Weekend purchases

Tate unlocked my cage last weekend and let me out long enough to do a little shopping.

“One hour, woman!  That’s all.  You need to return to cook us dinner and bathe my feet with your hair.”

So I rushed out into the wonderful world of the outdoor mall.  This was one of those shopping excursions that I really could have used a money tree or a sugar daddy.  Everything was ON SALE!  and IN MY SIZE!  and CUTE!

I neeeeeeeded a new outfit to wear to the conference in Nashville this coming weekend.  Not a thing in my closet would do.  (Those jeans are so totally [not] a size 4.)

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Another purchase I made was underwear, not to be confused with panties.  I simply do not have the ass or the patience for panties.

I really DID DESPERATELY NEED new underwear.  The state of my sorry underwear drawer is actually the subject of a post I’ve had in draft for OVER A YEAR.  Even though the post has been in draft for a year, my underwear has actually needed replacing since I graduated from college in 1999.

Seven pairs for the price of six!  A pair for every day of the week!  And yes they’re packaged underwear and not the fancy schmancy kind from Victoria’s Secret (read:  Not on sale or *cough* in my gargantuan size *cough*).

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Not everything I bought was for me.  I did buy the kids new shoes.

Vans!  Because Carson is such a skater dude.

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I think all little girls need sparkly pink shoes.  In fact, even big girls with spare tires around their middle sections (me!) and cellulite (me!) would like their own pair if only they came in bigger sizes.

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Oh and one last purchase…a new house.  No, a new HOME.  It comes complete with a RAD kitchen where my mad baking skillz are sure to shine!  Luckily, no floral patterns here!
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See, my realtor wasn’t all bad.

88 Responses to Weekend purchases
  1. Beach Mama
    October 14, 2008 | 12:01 pm

    Wow! what a kitchen! so many cabinets for fun stuff! congrats!!!

    i am also in dire need of some new underwear.
    i graduated college in 99 too.

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  2. Issa
    October 14, 2008 | 12:13 pm

    oooooHHHH what a pretty kitchen. I’m glad you guys found a house.

    Love the little shoes. My son has baby DC’s which he won’t be able to wear for a year or so, but who cares. They were on sale and so dang cute.

  3. Hillary - The Queen I Am Not
    October 14, 2008 | 12:25 pm

    I envy your kitchen storage! And I like your new underwear. Very fun!

  4. amy
    October 14, 2008 | 12:50 pm

    WOW! Everything looks awesome!!

    How’d you manage to go shopping during the economic meltdown? My husband would crap his pants if I’d suggested shopping last weekend, while he studied Bloomberg and calculated our net losses. (ugh)

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  5. Jennifer
    October 14, 2008 | 1:02 pm

    @Amy It was easy to manage going shopping. I just moved (after only 7 months) against my will. My husband OWES me.

  6. Mz. Nesbit
    October 14, 2008 | 1:03 pm

    You are one funny mofo. I like your style in underwear, I’m wearing the same kind right now!
    :o )

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  7. Slacker Mama
    October 14, 2008 | 1:17 pm

    Congrats on the house! I’m glad you’ll be settled by Christmas, at the very least.

    And, lucky you for going underware shopping by yourself! I just purchased new 7-for-the-price-of-six underware…though I had both my girls in tow at Target.

    My 4-yo was yelling, “What size, mama? Are you a 6? Are you a 7? I can’t see what size you are!”

    Good times.

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  8. Rosie
    October 14, 2008 | 1:17 pm

    OH yeah. I’m diggin’ the new culinary digs! Congratulations and I hope having a home to call your own helps you settle in to life in TN :) .

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  9. NGS
    October 14, 2008 | 2:02 pm

    Yay for pink sparkly shoes!!

    Oh, and that house is pretty nice, too!

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  10. :: Plain Jane Mom Blog
    October 14, 2008 | 2:11 pm

    [...] crap, that's some fast shopping! Congratulations [...]

  11. magpie
    October 14, 2008 | 2:13 pm

    You bought a house in an hour? You get a prize.

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  12. Devilish Southern Belle
    October 14, 2008 | 2:23 pm

    I am so freakin’ jealous, especially of your new home! Have fun in Nashville!

  13. Trenches of Mommyhood
    October 14, 2008 | 2:37 pm

    Drooling. Kitchen envy.

  14. Marti
    October 14, 2008 | 2:44 pm

    I LOVE that kitchen! LOVE IT!!!! And that green and white top are super cute!

  15. MommyNamedApril
    October 14, 2008 | 3:27 pm

    wow, that kitchen is spectacular!

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  16. Lori
    October 14, 2008 | 4:12 pm

    I love it all. Congrats on the house!

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  17. Kat
    October 14, 2008 | 4:45 pm

    Yay for new clothes and new unders! But WOW! That kitchen is amazing! Gimme dat!

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  18. Amy
    October 14, 2008 | 7:35 pm

    Great purchases…esp the home:-) My daughter Stella has the same sneakers…so cute!

  19. Pat
    October 14, 2008 | 7:59 pm

    Wow congrats on your home purchase- very sweet looking kitchen to unleash those skills in! I think it may just be bigger than my entire place. lol

  20. pgoodness
    October 14, 2008 | 10:07 pm

    Now THAT is some retail therapy! Congrats on the house!!

  21. Heather~Domestic Extraordinaire
    October 14, 2008 | 10:20 pm

    LOVE the new kitchen.

    Are we going to see pics of you in your new duds at the Blissfully Dom. Conference? Love the shirt.

    Heather~Domestic Extraordinaire´s lastest post..Week Six….Can I do it?

  22. Maggie
    October 14, 2008 | 11:13 pm

    Your new outfit is SO CUTE! I am jealous…I want a cute new outfit, although I don’t have anywhere to wear it, so I guess I will live vicariously through you instead.

    And a HUGE CONGRATS on the new home — what a gorgeous kitchen!

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  23. mpotter
    October 14, 2008 | 11:18 pm

    now THAT’S a kitchen!
    congrats on finding a house. be sure to have a toast in that fab kitchen to y’all sticking around this time. i’m rootin’ for that.

    oh, and cute shoes!!

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  24. Nicole
    October 15, 2008 | 6:55 am

    You bought all that in one hour? You’re good…

  25. designhermomma
    October 15, 2008 | 7:56 am

    that kitchen is beautiful! The DesignHER gives you two thumbs up for sure.

  26. Deb
    October 15, 2008 | 8:18 am

    Congrats on the new house, and the new underwear. My underwear right now should be classified as Section 8 housing. Really.

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  27. Angie@ Keep Believing
    October 15, 2008 | 9:01 am

    I have that exact same countertop and I love it. It hides everything.

    KEEP BELIEVING

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  28. Cori
    October 15, 2008 | 10:00 am

    WHERE did you get that shirt? I love it! And the kitchen is to die for!

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  29. Megryansmom
    October 15, 2008 | 10:02 am

    Those are my ABSOLUTE favorite underwear! Sensible, no wedgies and disposable when need be. At that price no regrets.

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  30. Mandy
    October 15, 2008 | 10:06 am

    Yay, Jennifer!!! So sorry I have been so absent in the blogoshpere lately. I’m so happy to see that you found such a wonderful house under such NOT wonderful circumstances! I’m sure going to miss you. I have to say that I feel cheated out of getting to have you as a friend here in Hoosier territory. :-( Hope you enjoy your new life in Tennessee just as much if not more, though.
    Great house, sweet shoes, and rocking undies. :-D Take care, dear!

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  31. Shamelessly Sassy
    October 15, 2008 | 4:53 pm

    I’m not gonna lie. That’s my favorite kind of underwear. They are so comfortable!

  32. Rachel
    October 15, 2008 | 4:58 pm

    I was all excited for you about the new clothes and adorable underwear and then I see the kitchen. I am so excited for you Jennifer! That’s awesome.
    That kitchen is gorgeous!

  33. Anglophile Football Fanatic
    October 15, 2008 | 6:11 pm

    Way to score! And, obviously, the realtor wasn’t a total boob. (But hardwoods again? Are you nervous??)

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  34. Shauna
    October 15, 2008 | 6:36 pm

    Congratulations! (and I’m so sorry you had to move again, but am glad you like this house more!!)

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  35. Mommie Blogs
    October 15, 2008 | 8:53 pm

    Way too support our majorly in trouble retail market! love the jeans and LOVE THAT KITCHEN!

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  36. iMommy
    October 17, 2008 | 1:20 pm

    Beautiful kitchen! And cute shoes, too!

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  37. Jamie
    October 17, 2008 | 8:20 pm

    Congrats on the house!!! Love, love that kitchen.

    Can’t wait to meet you in person tomorrow. My ass will be in jeans (not size 4 either) tomorrow, too. ;)

  38. jenica
    October 24, 2008 | 7:22 pm

    you’ve got mad shopping skills lady. a new house in ONE HOUR? will you find me one?

    xoxo