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School Is Costing Me A Fortune

in Uncategorized on 09/22/10

The kids are in school. It’s only week two.

I find myself idle.

So what do I do to pass the time?

Shop.

The sales are ridiculous! It’s like the stores have been laying in wait for all the emotionally drained my kids are at school and my heart is there too Mama’s to wonder like zombies into their waiting and eager clutches.

So far I have fallen victim to:
Guess Jeans with the cutest pockets ever.
A Pretty little T.
Grey Nail Polish.
I still have to find some new boots….shoes/boots always make me feel better. (they always fit)

Am I trying to hang on to my youth with these unneeded purchases or is this just a case of good old fashioned retail therapy. Yeah I know, it’s retail therapy at its finest.

Damn, it’s expensive when the kids go back to school.

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    1. Debbie White Beattie says

      September 2, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      I find nothing feels as good as retail therapy (well maybe a good massage) and shoe retail therapy is even better because your feet don’t gain weight or go up a size. Yep, I think I need some therapy !

    2. Me (aka Danielle) says

      September 26, 2010 at 6:01 pm

      I love me some retail therapy. I think we all need it sometimes.

    3. Adventures In China says

      September 24, 2010 at 6:44 pm

      I LOVE gray! Gray nail polish sounds amazing, especially combined with the perfect little gray dress, cardigan and chunky shoes.

      Oh my, winter needs to get here fast!

    4. Natalie says

      September 23, 2010 at 10:58 pm

      I’m dying laughing, feel the same way. But my baby is not even in school, I shop online while he naps! Is that bad or what??

    5. Debby@Just Breathe says

      September 23, 2010 at 6:28 pm

      I love retail therapy, it’s the best! I must say that there are so many sales that we would be foolish to pass them by.

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