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I have two weaknesses when it comes to shopping; purses and sunglasses. I own way too many (if there’s such a thing), and am always happy to buy more. Recently, I was on vacation in South Carolina and I broke a pair of sunglasses. I don’t know what that means to other people, but in my mind, one broken pair equals two new pair of sunglasses!

Much to my son’s disdain, I had to try on so many different styles to find just what I wanted. I’m partial to polarized glasses, so I was specifically looking for sunglasses that were not only stylish, but were polarized.

I have no less than 8 pairs of sunglasses. I have about three pair in my car, a couple on the kitchen counter, and another pair in my purse, while a last pair sit on my desk, just in case! I just never know what pair I’ll feel like wearing.

I just learned that SuglassWarehouse has over 1,000 different styles and colors of sunglasses for under $20. I was really pleased to see they’re part of the Better Business Bureau’s Online Reliability Program. That means I can shop with confidence.

I was flipping through their accessories, and found a glass case that would match my laptop bag great! I can actually toss my reading glasses in the case, or sunglasses. 

It’s actually easy to look at different styles easily, because the navigation makes it simple. I was able to sort and find different styles, men’s, women’s and children’s glasses easily. 

Shipping is free on orders over $25, and just under $2.00 if you choose USPS First Class mail. They do offer other options for shipping if you prefer an express delivery.

I also like how they tell you if your item is in stock. Ordering is simple with an easy press the button to add something to your cart.

Another note I found interesting on their site says that they aren’t selling copies of designer brands. They aren’t trying to fool you. They make sunglasses that capture a similar style, while offering high quality products at a great price. 

You can click on a link on the side bar to compare pricing and style with some popular brands. If you’re a Coach fan, you’ll find similar styles and affordable pricing. Now you can have a great look, at a fraction of the price!  

I have Diabetes, so buying strips for my meter and lancets can be a hassle. It’s not so bad, since it’s a simple find at most drugstores, but imagine having to buy other products.

What if you had to keep a wound clean, or have a regular supply of pads, and other essentials, like saline and other products. Sometimes you don’t want the world seeing everything you buy, so shopping online offers you a discreet way to pick up the things you need, without everyone checking it out, when you’re standing in line to pay.

My one friend’s grandfather was home bound, and was in a hospital bed in his own home. Her grandmother wanted to take care of him as long as she was able to. She cleaned him, helped him eat, and helped him move. Unfortunately, bed sores can become a problem when you can barely move.

I wish back when she was doing that, computers, and services like DHPHomeDelivery.com were available to her. It would have been such a relief to have those products she needed shipped right to her. When you look back at how things have changed, and how we can discreetly buy medical equipment, Wound Care,  and other home care products online, it really is amazing.

Whether you’re looking for diabetic care products, wound care, or other things like maternity or incontinence products, keep DHPHomeDelivery.com in mind.  

I love chocolate. Who doesn’t?

I’ll always choose chocolate ice cream, and I’ll always choose chocolate covered pretzels, and I’ll always choose good quality Chocolate if I’m going to eat them! That’s where Gertrude Hawk comes in.  They offer delicious quality chocolates, and great gift wrapped packages.

If you haven’t gotten a Mother’s Day gift yet, think chocolate! I don’t know any moms who don’t like chocolate! Father’s Day is coming up, graduation, and the list goes on.

If you’re a company, they make a great gift for things like Secretary’s Day, or for a nice perk to brighten your employees’ days! 

Fresh ingredients make them tasty, and the special recipes that Gertrude Hawk made herself, make for excellent chocolates everyone loves.

Don’t forget my birthday is in June! I love chocolate! 

When you’re looking for an ultimate gift, think beyond flowers and dinner. Imagine having an incredible experience, like taking a hot air balloon ride, or maybe taking flight over New York City. XperienceDays.com is a website that offers all sorts of experiences you can enjoy. They have adrenalin filled driving experiences, high flying ones, or even quiet and soothing spa experiences.

Which do you think would get a better reaction; dinner and a movie or Hot Air Balloon Rides? Picture drifting through the sky, while enjoying gorgeous views! If you love photography, imagine the pictures you could capture.

If you’re looking for a fun, filled adventure for your guy for Father’s Day, why not schedule him an Air Combat Dogfight experience! He’ll be talking about it for weeks on end, and all his buddies will be jealous, because they got a new tie or wallet. Do you have new graduates? How about a Zero Gravity experience.

You can find all of these awesome adventures and more at XperienceDays.com.

I’ve never hid the fact that I’m a plus size woman. There are many people online who want to show you a great picture of themselves, but it doesn’t truly represent their "truth". As for me, I’m struggling to lose 100 pounds. It’s not pretty, but I’m working out, eating right, and hoping for the best.

While I’m in plus size mode, one of the things that really is hard to deal with is the clothing options that are out there. In the last few years, we’re finally starting to see changes, and more options. Finding good lingerie, bras and things that are made for us, fit for us, and work for us can sometimes be a challenge. Now, on top of these issues, imagine the joy of shopping for swim wear.

Seriously, it can be downright depressing. Often times, you need different sizes for your top and bottom. I have a large chest, so what fits in the top, might not fit in the bottom. I’ve recently learned about a company called BiggerBras.com that sells swimwear too. They let you purchase separates, which means you’ll get the right fit on the top and bottom of your suit. That’s awesome, because so many people are hard to fit.

That means whether you need full busted lingerie or swimsuits, you can shop all in one place. Let’s say you were a 20D, you can pop that size in the search engine on their site, and see all the styles taht fit your needs. Maybe you need a 2X or a 3XL, just choose your size, and you’ll see your options. I love companies that cater to my size. So many stores forget about women like me. Kudos to BiggerBras.com. 

I went to the doctor’s office today, and I’ll be starting a new medication this week. I’ll need to return in a month for more bloodwork to see how this is working, along with possibly increasing my thyroid meds as well. One of the things I may look into is an online pharmacy. My mom used to do mailorder for her meds, and ended up saving money. I happen to be on a couple of medications, and it can be costly keeping up with maintenance meds.

I’ve been reading about the side effects of the new medication I’ll be taking, and it looks like I should expect a little GI discomfort for a few days, but then it tends to subside. It’s good to know these things before starting something, so that you don’t think something is wrong.

If you’re looking to order online prescriptions, you may want to consider  eDrugstore.md, which I’ll be doing, so I can do some comparisons in cost. I’m all about saving money and finding convenience. I do so much other shopping online, maybe it’s time for me to consider this option as well.

I need to tell my mom about this site, so she can see how much it would save her on her medications too.  

I’m hoping wtih my husband having some extra time off this summer, we’ll finally get around to replacing our bathroom vanities. It’s been on our list for awhile, but always seems to slide down it, when we’ve got a bit of time or money. We’ve picked out the vanities we’d like, and right now, I still have a green sink. Yes, it’s from the 70’s, and while we’ve painted the dark wood of the vanity to an off white, it still screams dated. I love the one piece tops, and am looking to replace with one of those. He needs a narrow one, since his bathroom has a smaller size than mine.

Here’s hoping the summer holds bathroom upgrades in our future!  When it comes to resale value, kitchens and bathrooms are where you should put the money, and we’ve got two bathrooms to tackle still! Our kitchen looks great since we updated.

Do you know what we need? We need a sleep wedge. I have bad allergies, but with my Flonase, they mostly stay under control. Every once in awhile though, I still get really congested, and sleeping becomes a bear. If I prop myself up, it make it much easier, but through the night, I end up moving so much that I wake myself up. With a sleep wedge, I’d be able to sleep at just the right angle. My son has congestion and allery issues too. Maybe it would help him also. It would come in handy for when you have a cold too! I don’t know about you, but I always have to sleep propped up so I can breathe easier!

I finally figured out what was going up across from Target in Phillipsburg. It’s a Raymore and Flannigan. They finally put a sign up on the side part of the fence. We went to the movies yesterday, and I saw it. My husband and I were guessing on what it was going to be. I had guessed either a WaWa gas station and store, or a large drugstore like CVS or RiteAid.

Now that I know about directbuy, I won’t be doing any regular furniture shopping. You can buy furniture, appliances, carpet and other things for remodeling or redecorating at cost!  You can become a member, and have access to their showrooms. There’s one in Newtown, which is near my family, so I’d go there. Why would I pay full price, when I can get it up to 40% off, meaning the retailer’s price, without the markup! If you haven’t heard of them, you should check them out. They have over 130 locations. It’s not an online store, it’s actual showrooms, so you can go and try stuff out.

I hate the pressure that Valentine’s Day puts on people. I hate that there’s supposed to be one day of the year that’s more special than others for love. I love my husband 365 days of the year, and I want him to feel that every day. I don’t need a stinkin’ day in February to state my case.

I hate how people get their expectations up, and if their partner doesn’t get them what they hoped for, it makes people frustrated. She wants a ring, he gets her flowers. He wants some wicked lingerie and fun, she makes a romantic dinner. Seriously, why do we need one day in February for this.

I know, I know, I’m a girl, and I’ll still gush when I’m remembered. Heck, we just love to tell our friends how great our guy is. Guess what he did!??? Ya know?

Man, one year I was working in an office, and my husband, then boyfriend sent me this freaking huge bouquet of 2 dozen long stem roses. It looked like a damn bush that took up half of my desk. I loved it. Who wouldn’t want to get the biggest, best, and coolest flowers sent to the office ? Yeah, well after the thrill wore off, I had this bush I was pruning just so I could claim my desk back! It was awesome though, because I felt acknowledged. I guess that’s the thing, I want to be acknowledged, but I want to be acknowledged in January and May, and April and October just as much as February.

We usually just agree that we’ll go out to dinner one night that week…which we do every week! We’re secure enough in our relationship to know that one day doesn’t make a marriage.

….but on that note, honey, there’s this gorgeous diamond eternity ring I like. No wait for me, because I want to pick it out. Oh yeah, and our anniversary is i the spring, then there’s my birthday in the summer…..ha, kidding.