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Holy cow. Did you see this? 25% off????   I love my Dyson vacuum!!!

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Upholstery is Buy One, Get One 50% Off

Week from April 7-13

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4/13/2013	Save Over 40% on Inferno by Dan Brown link: http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=J613802619906&pubid=550009

4/7/2013

Save Over 25% on Sumersault Jenny 10 pc Crib Set
link: http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=J613802619884&pubid=550009

4/8/2013

Save Over 25% on Graco Swing by Me - Meadow Menagerie
link: http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=J613802619887&pubid=550009

4/9/2013

FREE Baby Cargo Diaper Bag with Select Baby Cargo Strollers
link: http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=J613802619891&pubid=550009

4/10/2013

Save Over 40% on Miranda Lambert's FOUR THE RECORD
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4/11/2013

Save Over 25% on Asus Slider 10.1" Android Tablet 
link: http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=J613802619901&pubid=550009

4/12/2013

BOGO 50% Off on Merona Flats
link: http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=J613802619903&pubid=550009

4/13/2013

Save Over 40% on Inferno by Dan Brown
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Shopping with Grandchildren: Amelia Made a Difference

The way children use the English language is fascinating.  Remember, this is the language that calls the people that run our country a congress and also call a collection of baboons by the same name.  You can understand why it is a little confusing.

My granddaughters and I went shopping at Target yesterday.  I love their toy department. It makes me happy. Even when my husband and I are in the store without children, I will surf the toys just to see what is new. I always have my grandchildren in mind plus I like to tell you about what I think might be fun.

So, the girls and I walked the length of the store stopping in the aisle with girlie sheets and glancing at the shoes.  Eventually, we made our way to the toys. These girls are experienced shoppers but they are even a little in awe of the selection in our Target store.

Maddie

Amelia on the move!

We surfed through the dolls and the Legos past the Barbie aisle and the Imaginex boxes. Then Amelia, the 5 year old, stopped dead in front of the Lite Brite box.  There was no doubt in her mind that she had found exactly what she wanted and could buy it with the money I had allotted for her on that day.  SCORE!  It was only a few seconds before her 9 year old sister picked up a remote control car and put it in the cart. I was a little surprised by her choice.  But I didn't ask any questions because I knew she wanted it...period. We were good to go.

When we got in the car to come home, Amelia made a wonderful observation about their choices.  Maddie, know what! I made a difference! Maddie was a little puzzled but went along with her little sister.  She had never heard the word difference used that way before. Amelia immediately explained what was on her mind. She knew what she was talking about. She knew it was special when she didn't pick out the very same thing as her big sister. She had made a choice on her very own.  It was a big moment in her life.

So, you see, Amelia does made a difference...she is a teacher and she taught us all that growing up can happen at any time...even when you are shopping in Target.

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Note: The Lite Brite that Amelia picked out was packaged in a pink color especially for girls.  Do you think she would have chosen it if it had been red?  I wonder.



The remote control car Maddie chose was not wireless and a little less expensive than this.

I am adding both of these toys to my Amazon Store in the slide show in the right sidebar. They turned out to be a great success.

3 Toys that will knock you Granddaughter's Socks Off!..Free shipping on $50 for select toys plus Winx Club Promo Code!

Save 20% Off Winx Club Toy with Promo Code TGTVDYV8

Winx Club 11.5" Deluxe FashionDoll - Bloom

Mini Lalaloopsy Doll Silly Fun House Bundle
Spend $50, Get Free Shipping on Select Holiday Items

I loved some of the toys that were on sale at Target this week.  Grandparents, there are some that have your name written all over them.  You  Spend $50, Get Free Shipping on Select Toys at Target.com.  How great is that.  Here are a few I thought that were perfect.

Our Generation Slumber Party Accessory Set

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Girls today. Boys tomorrow. I know you want to get that perfect gift for you grandchildren. These looked like so much fun.

Be well.

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Hot Color/Design Trends for Fall 2011... clothing and decor!

Have you ever noticed how we will use the same colors for our furniture as we do for our favorite coat or sweater.  The Style at Home website always makes me think of all those colors that are in my closet and on my walls.  Those Canadian designers are usually spot on when it comes to shopping for interior design.  It could be that we should check with them before we even shop for our seasonal clothing.  They seem to know where the trends are heading when it comes to color or design. 

In an article I saw today they were talking about colors for a restful retreat...in this case for a world traveler.  I love the colors in this room...neutral without even a hint of mauve.  The gray is gray and the brown is cowhide brown.  The tiny bits of gold and red are included only as accents.  I could do this in my living room tomorrow and never look back!  Be sure to take a look at the Style at Home's new neutrals article.  Times may be changing.

Home for a Rest :  Style at Home Magazine

Victor Alfaro cardigan...love it!

Purple
Recently I was shopping with a friend in a big department store.  She picked up this sweater that almost made me swoon...something I don't do very much.  The color was that pure purple you see on perfect plums or a hydrangea that has just the right kind of fertilizer.

Style at Home color board

The one on the left is a style created by Victor Alfaro and can be found on the Bon Ton website. As you can see they have paired the sweater with a pewter colored tank. 

In another article on Style at Home they had featured this same color pairing..but on the walls.  This is a new trend in colors for the fall at home and in your closet.

Target clearance sweater

Animal Prints
I bought a little cardigan at Target before we went on our trip to Montana.  It is a black and white leopard design that goes with almost everything I own.  Believe it or not these little inexpensive sweaters last washing after washing.  The one I saw today on their website cost $8.74 on clearance. It has that touch of purple as a trim with my all time favorite animal print...zebra.

Brown

Ann Taylor Elbow Sleeve Turtleneck

Browns at Style at Home

Ann Taylor and Style at Home were on the same page when they selected that gorgeous brown as a fall favorite.  This is the same color you will find on a Redheaded diving duck.  I always wanted a sweater of that color.

Connections
Style for our bodies or our walls...it seems they are following the same trends when it comes to colors and designs.   It turns out we shop for paint and furniture the same as we shop for a very expensive outfits...interesting!

Company is Coming...updating the little home!

Guest Bedroom re-furnished!

We are going to have company!  Yikes...!  For the first time in three years we have a second bedroom with a bed in it.  So I invited people to come visit and they accepted!  Now boys and girls we need to get ready.

Old Pendleton Blanket on back of chair!

My husband and I sit around in our condo comfortably with a laptop computer on one ottoman and our feet up on another.  Did I mention that they are mismatched?  The 8 inch space under the TV has been needing something for I don't know how long....9 years?  I finally stuffed my magazine collection in there.  sigh!  I have a blanket over the back of every chair because I like my Pendleton blankets and they are very warm when you need to get rid of the chill without turning on the heat!  (Company or no company they are staying where they are.)

The question here is...do I fix everything just for show or do I let people see how I REALLY LIVE?  If I had time I would take a poll and do what you said.  But since I don't, I have decided to clean my act up.  I see this as the perfect opportunity for us to get some projects done.  It is like we are putting the house up for sale but we don't have to move.  That is a good thing I think.

WHATS NEW?

We went shopping for lamps and lampshades because we were huddled under two lamps that gave off bad light in an attempt to read in the evenings.  Failing eyesight is something most aging people deal with.  I started at Target.  We found a great photographers tripod lamp and a linen shade that looked just perfect.  Boy do I love Target!

Silk shade from Lowes

Then we moved on to Lowes where we bought a silk lampshade that we added to an old floor lamp we already had but was stored away.  I  considered painting this lamp an espresso color but reconsidered after we got the shade home.

Pot light converter kit!

We also bought a pot light converter kit and a shade glazed with nickle.  It fits in the kitchen perfectly.

Wreath + Star...bought separately!

White enamel spray paint was purchased for a wreath stored in the basement. After the paint job it was paired  with a tin star covered with decorative paper I found in a paper shop in Sumner, WA.  The star was a display item and owner was willing to part with it for the cost of the materials it took to make it.   We both loved this hung over the bed.

Pottery Barn had pillow covers on sale so I bought two for my wing back chairs.  They it beautifully with the other colors in the room.

COMPANY IS COMING!

I mentioned that didn't I?  There is no way what we would have gotten all these things done in a few days if that were not so.  Now I will make the grocery list, do a little cooking and wait for the day to come. 

Have a wonderful day!

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