Retail Therapy...or Something

Today I headed for Branson (only a 30 min. drive from here, and home to many outlet malls) to "check my traps". I love to shop clearance sales and with spring fast approaching here I knew I needed to get going or all the good stuff would be gone. Mom was busy with Dad so James, myself and Bump headed off to our favorite three stores, Target, Motherhood, and The Children's Place. We had to stop at Target first because the only diaper I possessed was firmly strapped on James' tushie. First things first, you know. After Target James and I shared a Value Meal at MacDonalds which we both enjoyed immensely. From there we headed to Motherhood. Since this Motherhood is an outlet it also sells items from their sister stores Mimi and A Pea in the Pod (a definite bonus if you ask me) as well as damaged merchandise. I abused James' long suffering nature here and spent probably two hours rummaging through all of the racks finding lots of things I needed. You probably think I am playing it fast and loose with the word needed here, but I actually did need stuff. I borrowed almost all of my maternity clothes from my cousin last time so I was pretty ready to get out there and find some maternity clothes. I had a few shirts but no jeans. Now I'm all set...for a while. :) With this out of the way we were free to head to The Children's Place. I always try to buy what clothes I don't get from garage sales a season ahead for James. So we were fall and winter shopping. Once again we hit the jackpot. Most of the fall items were 3.99 which, combined with the 20% off coupons I was toting around, made for a steal. It was so fun, I have a hard time spending money, most of the time I just talk myself out of whatever I'm looking at, but today I didn't instead I made good choices. :) Obviously I had a great day. I hope you aren't all vomiting from the giddiness dripping off this post. I just couldn't help myself. I had to share.