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Things That Make Me Say Hmmm…

As many of you know, I’m currently pregnant with my second bambino(a). And of course, I’m always looking for ways to keep the spice in my marriage during this time. I feel like it’s important for pregnant women to maintain their sexy inside and outside the bedroom. With all the morning sickness, cankles and weight gain that can be hard. So, I was tinkering with my profile on the BlogHer website and scrolling through some of the blog posts when I came across 4 Tips to Spice Up Your Sex Life.

You know we see headlines like these all the time on the cover of Cosmo, Marie Claire and other women magazines. And I’m always interested to see if they ever put new tips on the list or just rephrase the tips from the previous month. So, curious me decided to click on the post and read what this author had to say. Here was her list of suggestions:

1. Talk Dirty-Ok, most couples do that anyway. I think we all have surprised ourselves and our mates with some sassy bedroom talk.

2. Act Out Your Fantaties-No shocker here. This tip makes everybody’s list.

3. Have Sex With Someone New-Hmmm…yea, this one I will certainly not be trying. Furthermore, I don’t condone sexual wrecklessness or adultary. I’m a Christian and the Bible is pretty clear about this. And even if you’re not a Christian, what about having respect for your body and your mate. I totally didn’t get how sleeping with someone new would enhance a couple’s sex life?

I mean honestly, I wouldn’t be feeling too sexy if my husband told me that he needed to screw some other woman for him to be attracted me or stay interested. Sure, we’ve seen this stuff on Sex & the City and read about it in fiction books, but that’s just it. Scenerios like these are meant to be just for entertainment, not something you ought to go out and try in your real life. But to each his/her own. If sleeping with other people is what takes to keep your relationship afloat go ahead. You’ll have to live with the consequences-emotional, physical and mental-of your actions.

4. Explore BDSM Communities-Hmmm…idk about getting into that hardcore bondage and pain stuff.

So, what do you all think? What has happened in the last couple of days to make you say “Hmmm…”

11 More Days to Christmas

December 15, 2010
Return of the Moo

Greetings!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I certainly did. Friday, my wonderful and loving mommy decided to keep Moo for the weekend. I wasn’t really expecting her to offer, but when we stopped by for a visit, I guess she saw how pooped out I looked. Moo’s sleeping schedule has been kind of crazy these last couple of days. Last Thursday she didn’t go to bed until well after 3 AM Friday morning!!

I was thrilled that my mom offered, but kind of nervous at the same time. This was going to be the first time Moo and I were away from each other since she’s been born!! Yes, in her two years on this earth I have never been apart from her for more than an hour. I was also worried because my mom has a tendency to feed Moo food she’s not suppose to have and then we have a rash situation on our hands or end up in the ER. However, my mom promised not to give her anything I wouldn’t approve of.

So, as the hubby and I prepared to head out the door, I couldn’t help but feel a heaviness weighing in my heart. Was I really going to leave Moo? Was I being selfish? Would she miss me? What if she woke up during the middle of the night looking for me and I wasn’t there? I had a million questions running through my head. My mom saw my uncertainty and ushered me right out the door. LOL.

I was surprised to discovered that Moo was missing me very little when she called to tell me good night. In fact, I doubted she was missing me at all. She hadn’t even cried once when she discovered I was gone. No, my child was busy laughing it up and watching NickJr while snacking on chips and juice. She was having so much fun she didn’t even want to talk to me. I felt a little hurt.

A part of me wanted her to miss me and be begging for me to come back and get her. The same routine followed on Saturday. She was too busy to talk to me. Grandma had gotten her all of her favorite snacks and a cool pair of pullups that made her feel like a Big Girl. Her and my niece had poured just about every toy they owned out on the floor and were having the time of their lives. She did pause long enough to give me a phone kiss and tell me bye before she ran off to get into more mischief.

Meanwhile, back here I was able to look at some houses online. I found some great ones that were in our budget and had amazing space. Saturday, I even enjoyed a Mom’s Day Out over at one of my friend’s. She had just had her baby girl and I knew she could probably use the company and a little break. We had a blast catching up and discovered that our childhoods were actually quite similar. I think we certainly connected on a deeper level.

Plus, I learned that her new house is only like 15 minutes away from me. I mean I never knew she was moving to the house right the down the street from our grocery store. So, we vowed to visit each other at least once a week. She has two kids and I will soon have two kids. So, we are looking forward to our babies growing up together and becoming friends like us.

I can’t wait for cookouts in the summer time. Sunday, I enjoyed some window shopping at the mall. I fell in love with some pretty cute bassinets at Pottery Barn Kids. I love that store. I’m going back to stock up on cute frog towels for Moo. My husband thinks I’m crazy to buy a $25 towel for a two year old but he just doesn’t understand you can’t put a price on quality and cuteness. Plus, if he only knew how much money I’ve spent at that store already-books, toys, etc.

It felt good to get out and see some familiar faces and get some ideas about somethings to keep my eye on for all the after Christmas sales. I was surprised that my morning sickness didn’t start acting up too. But I was about ready to pass out walking back to the car. I don’t know something about packing on all these baby pounds doesn’t sit well with my body. I was out of breath and my legs hurt.

I told my hubby that we needed to seriously look into getting me a scooter. He just laughed of course. Men! And then we were off to pick up my Moo. We both had missed her something awful and were looking forward to having her chattering voice back home. We got to my mom’s house and she wasn’t even home. My mom has a tendency of doing that too. She knew we were coming and had assured me she would be home by 8 o’clock.

Anyways, we didn’t have too long of a wait before they pulled up. My Moo was feasting on fries from McDonald’s (her favorite) and a hamburger. She was glad to see me and quickly left Grandma behind. She had missed me!! The entire ride home, she talked our heads off. We even took the long way so that she could see all the outdoor lights and decorations. And it started snowing halfway to the house.

I was tickled pink. I love love love love love snow!!! However, to my dismay it didn’t stay cold enough this morning and my snow has melted into small puddles. But I’m staying hopeful because the weather man is calling for more snow tomorrow. Meanwhile, Moo and I have been watching NickJr and enjoying each other’s company.

12 Days till Christmas!!!

December 13, 2010
Return of the Moo

Greetings!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I certainly did. Friday, my wonderful and loving mommy decided to keep Moo for the weekend. I wasn’t really expecting her to offer, but when we stopped by for a visit, I guess she saw how pooped out I looked. Moo’s sleeping schedule has been kind of crazy these last couple of days. Last Thursday she didn’t go to bed until well after 3 AM Friday morning!!

I was thrilled that my mom offered, but kind of nervous at the same time. This was going to be the first time Moo and I were away from each other since she’s been born!! Yes, in her two years on this earth I have never been apart from her for more than an hour. I was also worried because my mom has a tendency to feed Moo food she’s not suppose to have and then we have a rash situation on our hands or end up in the ER. However, my mom promised not to give her anything I wouldn’t approve of.

So, as the hubby and I prepared to head out the door, I couldn’t help but feel a heaviness weighing in my heart. Was I really going to leave Moo? Was I being selfish? Would she miss me? What if she woke up during the middle of the night looking for me and I wasn’t there? I had a million questions running through my head. My mom saw my uncertainty and ushered me right out the door. LOL.

I was surprised to discovered that Moo was missing me very little when she called to tell me good night. In fact, I doubted she was missing me at all. She hadn’t even cried once when she discovered I was gone. No, my child was busy laughing it up and watching NickJr while snacking on chips and juice. She was having so much fun she didn’t even want to talk to me. I felt a little hurt.

A part of me wanted her to miss me and be begging for me to come back and get her. The same routine followed on Saturday. She was too busy to talk to me. Grandma had gotten her all of her favorite snacks and a cool pair of pullups that made her feel like a Big Girl. Her and my niece had poured just about every toy they owned out on the floor and were having the time of their lives. She did pause long enough to give me a phone kiss and tell me bye before she ran off to get into more mischief.

Meanwhile, back here I was able to look at some houses online. I found some great ones that were in our budget and had amazing space. Saturday, I even enjoyed a Mom’s Day Out over at one of my friend’s. She had just had her baby girl and I knew she could probably use the company and a little break. We had a blast catching up and discovered that our childhoods were actually quite similar. I think we certainly connected on a deeper level.

Plus, I learned that her new house is only like 15 minutes away from me. I mean I never knew she was moving to the house right the down the street from our grocery store. So, we vowed to visit each other at least once a week. She has two kids and I will soon have two kids. So, we are looking forward to our babies growing up together and becoming friends like us.

I can’t wait for cookouts in the summer time. Sunday, I enjoyed some window shopping at the mall. I fell in love with some pretty cute bassinets at Pottery Barn Kids. I love that store. I’m going back to stock up on cute frog towels for Moo. My husband thinks I’m crazy to buy a $25 towel for a two year old but he just doesn’t understand you can’t put a price on quality and cuteness. Plus, if he only knew how much money I’ve spent at that store already-books, toys, etc.

It felt good to get out and see some familiar faces and get some ideas about somethings to keep my eye on for all the after Christmas sales. I was surprised that my morning sickness didn’t start acting up too. But I was about ready to pass out walking back to the car. I don’t know something about packing on all these baby pounds doesn’t sit well with my body. I was out of breath and my legs hurt.

I told my hubby that we needed to seriously look into getting me a scooter. He just laughed of course. Men! And then we were off to pick up my Moo. We both had missed her something awful and were looking forward to having her chattering voice back home. We got to my mom’s house and she wasn’t even home. My mom has a tendency of doing that too. She knew we were coming and had assured me she would be home by 8 o’clock.

Anyways, we didn’t have too long of a wait before they pulled up. My Moo was feasting on fries from McDonald’s (her favorite) and a hamburger. She was glad to see me and quickly left Grandma behind. She had missed me!! The entire ride home, she talked our heads off. We even took the long way so that she could see all the outdoor lights and decorations. And it started snowing halfway to the house.

I was tickled pink. I love love love love love snow!!! However, to my dismay it didn’t stay cold enough this morning and my snow has melted into small puddles. But I’m staying hopeful because the weather man is calling for more snow tomorrow. Meanwhile, Moo and I have been watching NickJr and enjoying each other’s company.

12 Days till Christmas!!!

December 13, 2010
Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday is back. Yes, I know it has been a while since I’ve done a Thankful Thursday post, but I’m going to make a renewed effort in posting one every Thursday from here on out. I’m also in the process of designing a Thankful Thursday button. My hope is to start a Thankful Thursday blog hop. I truly believe that when you take the time out to see all the things you have to be thankful for, it takes your mind off the negatives in your life.

So, this Thursday, I am thankful for a renewed outlook on my life. If you’ve been following along with the posts then you’d know that I have had a lot going on this year. I started off as a single mom, lost a few loved ones, got back together with the love of life, fell out with my mom for a while, got married and now I’m pregnant with my second child and hunting for my dream house. It just all took its toll on me. I kind of lost focus of my dreams, goals and even the importance of somethings.

And rather than really deal with it, I felt better sweeping it all under a rug. I fell into a state of self-pity. Poor me-pregnant and trying to find a perfect house that probably doesn’t exist. I had fallen off with writing on this blog even and that was the last straw. I locked myself in the bathroom and took a long hard look in our bathroom mirror. I hated what I saw.

I looked defeated and worn. And my friends can tell you that I’m always fab. They have never seen me with a bad anything day. But somehow I had let myself go and honestly I don’t know how it happened. But I do know that looking in the mirror and seeing what was looking back at me was enough to light a fire under me.

I started back writing my blog, started taking more pride in my appearance (I’m a fashion major after all) and just taking the time to think about what I want from my life. Then a week ago I stumbled across Your Best Life Now For Moms by Joel Olsteen. My mom had given me the book the Christmas Moo was born. And somehow I had misplaced it in my sea of boxes from my move.

I started reading it again and came up a devotation in which Joel just put in plain words-get up off my butt and take control of my life. How was I ever going to become this great, inspirational mogul sitting around pouting? I wouldn’t. So, I’ve renewed my outlook on my life. I’m taking the needed steps to make things happen. I always thought sponsors and readers would flock to my blog, but the truth is if I don’t go to them they won’t even know I exist.

I’m serious about writing and about touching others through my writing. I’m back to working on my children’s book series and am looking into getting back into school once my second baby is here. I know it’s a huge task to take on but I see my other mommy blogger friends and real life bff doing it. So, I don’t have any excuse. I’m getting dolled up just to go to the grocery store (for now because that’s as far as my morning sickness will allow me to go).

I’ve even joined a few groups on Meetup.com in hopes that my morning sickness will get under control and I’ll be able to get my social life back on track. I’ve even started planning to take trips to visit my friends. I’m discovering that I want to own my own restaurant someday. I love cooking (bet you didn’t know that). I feel like a Black Paula Deen and Julia Child. I’m getting my act together and taking my life by horns and you should too.

Take the time to figure out what you want from life at this stage. Sure you know what you wanted five years ago but you’re older, wiser and priorities change. Don’t get stuck in a rut like I did. Expand your outlook on your life and chase after your destiny!!

16 More Days Til Christmas!!!

PS-Don’t forget to upload your holiday pics to our Young Urban Modern Mommies Fan Page on Facebook. Not a fan? Check out the box in the right sidebar and invite a friend. Don’t forget to grab the YUMMommy button.

December 9, 2010
Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday is back. Yes, I know it has been a while since I’ve done a Thankful Thursday post, but I’m going to make a renewed effort in posting one every Thursday from here on out. I’m also in the process of designing a Thankful Thursday button. My hope is to start a Thankful Thursday blog hop. I truly believe that when you take the time out to see all the things you have to be thankful for, it takes your mind off the negatives in your life.

So, this Thursday, I am thankful for a renewed outlook on my life. If you’ve been following along with the posts then you’d know that I have had a lot going on this year. I started off as a single mom, lost a few loved ones, got back together with the love of life, fell out with my mom for a while, got married and now I’m pregnant with my second child and hunting for my dream house. It just all took its toll on me. I kind of lost focus of my dreams, goals and even the importance of somethings.

And rather than really deal with it, I felt better sweeping it all under a rug. I fell into a state of self-pity. Poor me-pregnant and trying to find a perfect house that probably doesn’t exist. I had fallen off with writing on this blog even and that was the last straw. I locked myself in the bathroom and took a long hard look in our bathroom mirror. I hated what I saw.

I looked defeated and worn. And my friends can tell you that I’m always fab. They have never seen me with a bad anything day. But somehow I had let myself go and honestly I don’t know how it happened. But I do know that looking in the mirror and seeing what was looking back at me was enough to light a fire under me.

I started back writing my blog, started taking more pride in my appearance (I’m a fashion major after all) and just taking the time to think about what I want from my life. Then a week ago I stumbled across Your Best Life Now For Moms by Joel Olsteen. My mom had given me the book the Christmas Moo was born. And somehow I had misplaced it in my sea of boxes from my move.

I started reading it again and came up a devotation in which Joel just put in plain words-get up off my butt and take control of my life. How was I ever going to become this great, inspirational mogul sitting around pouting? I wouldn’t. So, I’ve renewed my outlook on my life. I’m taking the needed steps to make things happen. I always thought sponsors and readers would flock to my blog, but the truth is if I don’t go to them they won’t even know I exist.

I’m serious about writing and about touching others through my writing. I’m back to working on my children’s book series and am looking into getting back into school once my second baby is here. I know it’s a huge task to take on but I see my other mommy blogger friends and real life bff doing it. So, I don’t have any excuse. I’m getting dolled up just to go to the grocery store (for now because that’s as far as my morning sickness will allow me to go).

I’ve even joined a few groups on Meetup.com in hopes that my morning sickness will get under control and I’ll be able to get my social life back on track. I’ve even started planning to take trips to visit my friends. I’m discovering that I want to own my own restaurant someday. I love cooking (bet you didn’t know that). I feel like a Black Paula Deen and Julia Child. I’m getting my act together and taking my life by horns and you should too.

Take the time to figure out what you want from life at this stage. Sure you know what you wanted five years ago but you’re older, wiser and priorities change. Don’t get stuck in a rut like I did. Expand your outlook on your life and chase after your destiny!!

16 More Days Til Christmas!!!

PS-Don’t forget to upload your holiday pics to our Young Urban Modern Mommies Fan Page on Facebook. Not a fan? Check out the box in the right sidebar and invite a friend. Don’t forget to grab the YUMMommy button.

December 9, 2010
GiveBack for the Holidays

We have 17 days left until the most wonderful day of the year-Christmas. And with Christmas being so close around the corner, I’m sure that many of us are thinking about all the wonderful presents we’re going to receive. Maybe you have thoughts of that new crockpot you’ve been eying dancing around in your head. But Christmas is about more than just receiving. It’s about giving back to those who are need and to those who have given to us when we were in need.

Thanks to the wonderful people at One2One Network, I was informed about a wonderful website called GiveBack. GiveBack is a website that allows you to create your own foundation in which you get to pick the charities that you want to donate to. There are local, national and global charities for you to choose from. And the best news of all is that it’s absolutely FREE!! Yep, there are no sign up costs or hidden fees.

I was amazed at how easy it was to sign up. You can either sign up using your Facebook page or complete their short (and I do mean short) registration form. I opted for the registration form. From their you can start browsing through charities by name, location or theme. I decided to browse the list of local charities from my hometown. All charities on the GiveBack website are registered with the IRS and you do get a tax receipt for donating.

I choice to donate to the Mercy In Me Free Medical Clinic. They donate free medical services to those persons and family who can’t afford healthcare or health insurance. Their goal is to raise $2,000 which of course cover the cost of their services, supplies, etc. I can donate to my charity by either making a personal donation using my credit card or I shop from a list of online retailers and up to 15% of my purchase will be added to my foundation account.

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Please take five minutes out of your holiday to help spread joy to others this holiday season.

Happy Holidays!!

December 9, 2010
God is Santa

It’s 18 more days until Christmas Day is here!! Thus, there has been a lot of chatter on Facebook, Twitter and blogs about what to tell kids about Santa Claus. Well, I just want to let it be known that I have no intentions on lying to my Moo and future son/daughter. Call me the Grinch who stole Christmas, but I’ve never lied to Moo and I don’t want to start by lying about something so commercialized as Santa Claus.

My reason for not doing this is simple and comes from my experience on how I learned the hard way that the commercialized Santa at the mall and on tv wasn’t real. I was in the first grade (I think) and I wrote the longest wishlist to Santa ever. After all good children got everything on their list or at least that’s how the lie goes. And I was a poster child for good behavior. (Ask my mama). I just didn’t see the sense in not doing what you were told. Really not doing what you were told in my household resulted in a visit from the ‘Board of Education’ as my parents so nicknamed their paddle.

I wasn’t one for pain and certainly was not going to do anything on purpose to casue myself any. So, my spankings could probably be counted on one hand. And for those who are probably wrinkling their noses in disgust, no I don’t feel like my parents abused me. And no I don’t have any emotional scars from getting spanked. Save that debate for your own blog!

Anyways, I mailed my letter to the address for Santa that had been published in our local newspaper. Now weeks before my older sister and cousins tried to tell me Santa wasn’t who I thought he was-the white man in the velvet red suit with a belly that didn’t always shake like a bowl full of jelly, but I ignored them. My mom said I would learn the truth one way or another soon enough. And she was right.

Christmas morning came and I was so disappointed and heartbroken. Santa hadn’t gottem me any of the things on my list! Now the gifts I got where great and some where even better than what I had asked for. But the fact remained that they weren’t the ones on my list. I quickly pointed out that Santa must have gotten our house missed up with someone else’s and that he would surely be back to bring me my gifts.

Realizing it was time to put me out of my misery, my mom finally took me aside. She broke it down to me like this:

1-Santa is real. (I knew it!!)

2-His name is God. (Huh?)

3-God blesses your father and I with the money to buy you and your siblings gifts. (So, ultimately parents are Santa too.)

4-The reason you didn’t anything on your list is because you refused to show it to me or talk about it. You were so caught up in thinking the Santa from the mall was going to get you everything you wanted.

The next year, I didn’t make the mistake of writing to the fake Santa. I still wrote a letter that said Dear Santa, but I handed it to my mom instead with the understanding that I would get three things off it and the rest of my gifts would be a surprise. That Christmas I was much more happier and thankful. We still took pictures with the town Santa, but I realized those were just for entertainment and momento purposes.

I intent to teach Moo the truth about Santa. Her father and I are santas blessed by the head Santa (God) to be able to give her gifts. I don’t want her spirits broken one Christmas like mine where. There aren’t many heartaches that I’ll get to protect her from, but this is one of them that I can. Plus, she won’t have unrealistic expectations. The gifts she receives will mean that much more to her knowing that her father and I put lots of thought and worked hard to get them for her. But yes we’ll still do the Santa photos to adorn our family Christmas cards and the tables at Grandma’s house.

This is just how I plan on doing it. I’m in no way suggesting you do the same. And no I don’t knock those who do the commercialized Santa. To each his/her own.

Happy Holidays!!

December 7, 2010
God is Santa

It’s 18 more days until Christmas Day is here!! Thus, there has been a lot of chatter on Facebook, Twitter and blogs about what to tell kids about Santa Claus. Well, I just want to let it be known that I have no intentions on lying to my Moo and future son/daughter. Call me the Grinch who stole Christmas, but I’ve never lied to Moo and I don’t want to start by lying about something so commercialized as Santa Claus.

My reason for not doing this is simple and comes from my experience on how I learned the hard way that the commercialized Santa at the mall and on tv wasn’t real. I was in the first grade (I think) and I wrote the longest wishlist to Santa ever. After all good children got everything on their list or at least that’s how the lie goes. And I was a poster child for good behavior. (Ask my mama). I just didn’t see the sense in not doing what you were told. Really not doing what you were told in my household resulted in a visit from the ‘Board of Education’ as my parents so nicknamed their paddle.

I wasn’t one for pain and certainly was not going to do anything on purpose to casue myself any. So, my spankings could probably be counted on one hand. And for those who are probably wrinkling their noses in disgust, no I don’t feel like my parents abused me. And no I don’t have any emotional scars from getting spanked. Save that debate for your own blog!

Anyways, I mailed my letter to the address for Santa that had been published in our local newspaper. Now weeks before my older sister and cousins tried to tell me Santa wasn’t who I thought he was-the white man in the velvet red suit with a belly that didn’t always shake like a bowl full of jelly, but I ignored them. My mom said I would learn the truth one way or another soon enough. And she was right.

Christmas morning came and I was so disappointed and heartbroken. Santa hadn’t gottem me any of the things on my list! Now the gifts I got where great and some where even better than what I had asked for. But the fact remained that they weren’t the ones on my list. I quickly pointed out that Santa must have gotten our house missed up with someone else’s and that he would surely be back to bring me my gifts.

Realizing it was time to put me out of my misery, my mom finally took me aside. She broke it down to me like this:

1-Santa is real. (I knew it!!)

2-His name is God. (Huh?)

3-God blesses your father and I with the money to buy you and your siblings gifts. (So, ultimately parents are Santa too.)

4-The reason you didn’t anything on your list is because you refused to show it to me or talk about it. You were so caught up in thinking the Santa from the mall was going to get you everything you wanted.

The next year, I didn’t make the mistake of writing to the fake Santa. I still wrote a letter that said Dear Santa, but I handed it to my mom instead with the understanding that I would get three things off it and the rest of my gifts would be a surprise. That Christmas I was much more happier and thankful. We still took pictures with the town Santa, but I realized those were just for entertainment and momento purposes.

I intent to teach Moo the truth about Santa. Her father and I are santas blessed by the head Santa (God) to be able to give her gifts. I don’t want her spirits broken one Christmas like mine where. There aren’t many heartaches that I’ll get to protect her from, but this is one of them that I can. Plus, she won’t have unrealistic expectations. The gifts she receives will mean that much more to her knowing that her father and I put lots of thought and worked hard to get them for her. But yes we’ll still do the Santa photos to adorn our family Christmas cards and the tables at Grandma’s house.

This is just how I plan on doing it. I’m in no way suggesting you do the same. And no I don’t knock those who do the commercialized Santa. To each his/her own.

Happy Holidays!!

December 7, 2010
Holiday Shopping Deals

Thankfully, I learned from my mom years ago to start Christmas shopping early. Also, being a Fashion Merchandising major, I know that getting caught up in Black Friday madness is just a big hoax. The reality is that the closer you get to Christmas the lower you will see prices drop. Why? Well, stores have to get ready for Spring. They have to unpack all their Spring merchandise that is stored in the back and put it on the floor.

And in order for them to put it on the floor, they have to make room for it which results in extreme discounts. However, even with all my early shopping, I’m still not completely done with all my shopping. Some people in my family are harder to shop for than others and that’s where the Internet comes in. Not only are there more discounts and cheaper prices online, but many sites are offering FREE shipping to increase sales. Check out some of the discounts I found online.

Happy Holidays!!!

19 Days Until Christmas

December 6, 2010
Holiday Shopping Deals

Thankfully, I learned from my mom years ago to start Christmas shopping early. Also, being a Fashion Merchandising major, I know that getting caught up in Black Friday madness is just a big hoax. The reality is that the closer you get to Christmas the lower you will see prices drop. Why? Well, stores have to get ready for Spring. They have to unpack all their Spring merchandise that is stored in the back and put it on the floor.

And in order for them to put it on the floor, they have to make room for it which results in extreme discounts. However, even with all my early shopping, I’m still not completely done with all my shopping. Some people in my family are harder to shop for than others and that’s where the Internet comes in. Not only are there more discounts and cheaper prices online, but many sites are offering FREE shipping to increase sales. Check out some of the discounts I found online.

Happy Holidays!!!

19 Days Until Christmas

December 6, 2010