Control and shopping in the same sentence? I think that sounds like an oxymoron. Would you ever think of shopping as an addiction? Some over eat, some smoke, some drink, some gamble, and some shop. I can say, while there was a time I used to LOVE to shop, I think the older I've gotten, the better I've gotten on shopping smarter. It never was an addiction. But impulse shopping? Yes, that's one battle I've had to overcome. What's the harm … [Read more...]
Before You Start Shopping Online Read This
Cyber Monday is just around the corner and that means let the online shopping begin. Aside from Black Friday and all the wonderful local shopping you have ahead of you. Today I'm talking online. Not just in the coming days but ALL the time. If you haven't heard about this nifty little website (not so little) you don't know what you're missing. Cash back on your online purchases, sent in a check to your house every quarter. COLD. HARD. … [Read more...]
Shop My Style: The OP Life Shop
I'm so excited to introduce my SHOP with you! Think of it as me being your personal shopper! The OP Life now has a SHOP tab where I'm selecting on a regular basis items for you, for gifts, for your home. I've curated some of my favorite things into one place, right here, easy for you to find. Things to wear, things to adorn your home, things of beauty. I try to be a smart shopper and find things somewhat reasonable in price. And … [Read more...]
Show Me the Money.
I am the biggest bargain shopper. I might like things that have a hefty price tag, but I rarely pay full retail price. And if you know me, you also know how much I love places like Target, Marshall's and TJ Maxx, as well as ALL my fave discount online shops. So saving money is always a thing for me (especially if I get a great deal on it!). Well, dear friend Kecia introduced me to something last year that was A-MAZING. Remember this? from … [Read more...]