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Bath & Body Works is one of those stores where you need to shop in-store to take full advantage of the discounts. You are limited to one discount code online when they generally send their coupons in groups of 3. Also, they are very stingy with free shipping and often you have to choose between free shipping or a discount. One of their big sellers this time of year are the three wick candles which they put on sale on Candle Day. Well the price has been steadily creeping up the past few years; last year they were $9.50. They’ve been running buy 1 get 1 free on the candles at least once a month recently; pair that with a coupon and you are just about at the candle day price depending on your sales tax. I know you can use a coupon on top of the candle day sale too but the store is a madhouse so I have been buying 4-6 each BOGO sale. I haven’t purchased that tote they sale in years.

Black Friday is not a contracted holiday for us but we generally are given the day off. However, since we are still working from home I fully anticipate them saying if you want off, use your time. Taking off is not a problem for me; if we were in the office I would work a full day Monday and a half day Tuesday and be off the rest of the week. Since we are home, I am only working Monday and will be off the remainder of the week.

I just ordered two video games; two gifts down.

Shopping wearing masks Doesn’t sound too fun to me I go back online

I have a locked closet in the basement that only I have a key for. DH doesn’t even know where I keep it, lol. Everything goes in there; I wrap in the basement as well. Luckily it’s finished so I can throw a Christmas movie on, turn on the fireplace and really set a mood [emoji12]. My youngest is 10 and while she is still into dolls and things, I shop off their lists for the most part. I’m always searching for the wow factor.

If you’re reading this, we have made it to October. [emoji4] I am very anxious to see exactly how Christmas shopping will play out. Looking forward to Target’s deal days coming up.

Received my pins; love them! Thanks, Brad!!

I think that’s a fair deadline. It allows everyone time to jump back in to the boards, a decent amount of shopping time, and hopefully enough shipping time.

I will be doing fall decorations this weekend. I will more than likely hold off on Christmas until Black Friday or possibly the day before Thanksgiving. I have decided that I will only put up one tree this year. Last year was my first holiday season after losing my sister. I forced myself through the motions in hopes of feeling better. It did not help and just left me feeling more drained. So this year I will only put up the living room tree and the outside decorations.

I will miss the anticipation of ads being released and seeing what is on sale. I have been doing the bulk of my shopping online for a few years now so much won’t change there. But that feeling of seeing Target and Walmart’s ad and then comparing the two is just something that I look forward to.

Regular price: $249, on sale at Staples: $199 https://www.staples.com/apple-airpods-pro-mwp22am-a-in-the-ear-bluetooth-headset-white/product_24422954

The ‘bers are here; my favorite time of the year. Despite the craziness of this year; I am looking forward to the leaves changing, crisp mornings and chilly evenings, apple cider and hoodies.

I haven’t even started a list yet, lol. I do have some ideas that I need to get written down so I can start looking for deals.

Happy August [emoji4] I continue to work from home; I’ve started going to the office once every two weeks for a half-day. Our staffing levels are closely monitored so you have to put in your request the week prior. Really looking forward to the ‘ber months.

This is interesting. It has been years since I have been in Walmart on Black Friday but I am happy for the employees. I think this year will see sales over a period of time instead of any of the one day, you need to be here hours in advance and wait type sales.

July finds me still working from home (with no idea when I will return to the office). I have dined outside once since it was allowed. I have started shopping for school supplies but I have no idea what type of hybrid schedule my children will be on. At this point, I’m just looking forward to Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July. This too shall pass.

June is here; the midpoint of the year! I am still working from home and I have no idea when I will actually see the office. I miss going to work, I miss hanging around with my co-workers/friends. The virtual thing is just different. In better news, remote learning is over on the 10th. My kids and I have certainly had our fill of it. Our governor has cleared eating at restaurants outside beginning on the 15th and I cannot wait. I don’t even care where I get first; Chic Fil A, Sonic, Cheesecake Facotry; it doesn’t matter! Enjoy the month, guys!!

This is week 7 of working from home and my children having remote learning. Gov. Murphy finally closed NJ schools for the rest of the year. The day to day is starting to get to me; I try to avoid going into supermarkets, stores, unless absolutely necessary as I still have 3 essential workers leaving in and out each day. Hoping for better days! In better days, I am looking to update my back deck furniture.

I have been working from home and playing teacher to a high schooler, middle schooler, and an elementary aged kid for two weeks now. I look forward to the weekend now more than ever! Trying to set up a routine for everyone has been the hardest part and my older two are both missing their sports and other activities. I’m currently online shopping for a new patio set; I’ve been wanting a new one and this is the perfect time to get it [emoji1474]

Here for March and I can happily report that we had a mild winter, for the most part. I am looking forward to the arrival of spring BUT I am not looking forward to springing forward tomorrow night.

Here for February! We have a busy month and South Jersey has been good weather wise; more rain than anything. But this girl is hoping for a decent snow storm one of these days [emoji4]

Happy New Year!! Inside decorations are all down; I’ll get to the outside this weekend.

One of my local stores opened at 5 this morning. I was here at 4:45, they opened the door at 4:55 and I was walking out at 5:18. I purchased 15 in increments of 5 as I had 3 coupons. It’s a smaller store, space-wise, but everyone was in a good mood.

Shipped earlier today and came home to my package [emoji7]tracking has been sent as well.

I haven’t even started! Looked at all my wrapping paper and decided that I didn’t want to use any of it this year. So I need to go and buy new gift wrap but I’ve been busy so haven’t really had the time to look.