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It’s time for another Thursday Thoughts! If you want to participate, but have no idea what a link-up is, you can check out my explanation of it here.
~We are back from Disney World! We got home yesterday afternoon and I think we all wondered why we didn’t stay longer. I am not really sure why we didn’t, but next time we are staying a full week for sure. Anyway, I ended up bringing home a nasty cold, which I hope to shake quite soon. I’ll do a full recap on our trip soon (because I know nothing is more fun than reading out someone else’s vacation – NOT), but it was great and I think we will all be catching up on our sleep in the next few days!
~I am planning on watching the premier of Teen Mom 2 at nap time today, but if you watched it last night, tell me what I am in for! Was it a good one? And OMG did you watch Real Housewives of the OC this week? I about died when Brooks shared what his favorite body part of Vicki’s was.
~So I mentioned that I was in search of a new brightly colored bag and I just so happened to find it yesterday at the Kate Spade outlet mall in Orlando. We stopped there on the way to the airport mainly to hit up the Lululemon outlet, but of course we had to duck in a few more stores as well. B is not a fan of the hot pink (and my mom claimed it was so bright she needed sunglasses but I think she was just kidding), but I love it! And it was 40% off (the entire store is 40% off) so there is that. And I decided I needed an iPhone case too because it was also a deal. B hit the jackpot at the Lulu outlet and got a pair of sweats, shorts, t-shirt and hoodie, while I picked up a pullover and a hoodie. I am stocked with pants from Fabletics, but I can’t pass up a Lululemon jacket! If you are in Orlando I totally recommend hitting up the Orlando Premium Outlets because they have everything (Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Lululemon, BCBG, Prada, Coach, J.Crew, etc.). GO THERE!
~I’d tell you what box reviews I still need to get posted, but umm, as you can see by the picture below, I got quite a few boxes while I was away and am behind on TONS of reviews. Some of the boxes below are for giveaways, a few are trades and I think one or two might be actual things I ordered myself (like the Otterbox I got from the code in the Nina Garcia Box and two Citrus Lane shop orders)! Even with that stuff though, this was a CRAZY subscription box week. For real. Sometimes I can go a few days without getting any boxes! As for the rest of the week, I still should be getting our Citrus Lane boxes, Escape Monthly, Barkbox and Socialbliss this week. And I am really hoping for GLOSSYBOX to randomly appear. That would be awesome.
~The Summer Haute Look / Nordstrom Beauty Bag goes on sale on Friday! It will launch at 11am EST and will likely sell out (I can’t remember how quickly last years sold out but I know it did sell out), so make sure to be ready. It’s looking pretty fabulous and I am probably going to have to try to jump on it. I am guessing it will be somewhere between $25 – $35, including shipping.
~We never made it to Legoland while we were in Florida (we were planning on it, but it just didn’t happen), but I hear there is a Lego something or other in the Chicago area. Has anyone ever been? Is it worth it?
~My Erin Condren covers arrived! I did three (don’t even ask why because I have no good answer), but I love them all. I played around with the customizations a little and while I like (LOVE) how they turned out, it would have been even more awesome if they had a tool on their site that showed you what the color combinations you are selecting looked like before you ordered.
~I hear that Target’s Summer Clearance hit 90% off yesterday! I think the boys and I will be putting that on our “To Do” List today. If you went, what did you pick up? What should I be looking for? I haven’t had time to do any proper hunts for items, so all information is appreciated!
What’s on your mind today? Any big weekend plans? And don’t forget to link-up!
Welcome back!!! The Target sale is very inconsistent this time (even from store to store) so you have to scan everything. I have pictures up on my blog of what I found but tote coolers with the orange summer tags are on sale (they were in the regular section) and there were hooded beach towels mixed in with the regular kids bath towels. Swim gear wasn’t on sale
I am off to check out your pictures! Thank you!
Wow, those are a ton of boxes, I’m so jealous. But it’s so much fun openning up boxes. My son’s Citrus Lane arrived on Tuesday and he knew it was for him, he sat on the floor and said, “box” he wanted his box. lol
I hit up my Target yesterday and they didn’t really have too much left. We got a ton of outdoor furniture last year, so I really wasn’t in the market for anythig new, but still, our store had very few items. Good luck finding something cheap and great!
I don’t know if I want to drag the kids or not. I do, but they probably don’t!
I wish everyone could have come over and helped open boxes! We could have had an opening party!
Oh my! I love that purse! I’m going to have to see if they have a Kate Spade store at the outlet mall here. We have a Last Chance store, which is where the stuff that doesn’t sell at Nordstrom and then Nordstrom Rack goes to die, but usually the purses there aren’t at a good discount and they’re pretty damaged or gross.
I signed up for Fabletics a couple months ago, but never really loved any of the outfits. Then they dropped my 50% off first timer thing, I guess it needs to be used within a certain amount of time and I just had a 20% off in my offers.. so I was going to e-mail them asking if I could get the 50% for my first outfit but never got around to it. Today I woke up to an offer for 70% off my first outfit!!! So now I’m definitely going to get the Aruba leggings that you reviewed since they’re super cute and I need new yoga capris. I can’t resist $17.99 for an outfit! I think I’m going to get a camo shirt instead of a plain one though since I have about 900,000 plain tank tops.
They had so many great color bags at the outlet. I had trouble deciding.
I first signed up for Fabletics because I got a FREE outfit code. How could I pass that e-mail up?? I think it’s because I had bought FabKids in the past maybe? This was right when they came out. But I agree, you can’t pass up a $17.99 outfit!
I love the Orlando outlets. They are always so great. I can’t wait to read your review 🙂 I love reading about others trips. LOL
I’m still so jealous of your boxes. I had three packages yesterday and I was in heaven.
I should be getting a few today too. I may hide when the mail man comes…
There are 2 Premium outlets in Orlando. There is the one you mentioned which also has a Loreal and toysrus store. Then there is the other one that has a Victoria Secrets, Express and Forever 21 which is the one I love.
Are they across the street from each other? Because I know I saw the Forever 21 outlet too??
No the outlet with forever 21 is right across the highway from universal studios. I would guess depending on traffic it is about 10-15 minutes between the two.
Okay I just looked because I thought I was losing my mind. It’s new I guess? It’s across the little road from the main outlets. It’s listed here with a “new”:
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/store_listing.asp?id=17
🙂 Glad you enjoyed your trip and I cant wait to read about your vacation – I am sure thunderstorms will be mentioned. I live super close to Orlando/Disney and just wanted to let you know there are two Premium Outlets in our area – the link you posted is for International Drive – the other one is the Vineland Ave – this is the one with Lululemon – here is the link http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17
Thank you! I will switch that before someone goes off in search of Lulu at the other one!!!
I never have any luck with target clearance. However, I am the bomb at Walmart clearance. Yesterday I found a purple nintendo ds3 asseseries kit for 1$, a Disney branded Ipod cover for 2$, an otterbox for defender case for my phone for 12$, a black and decker iron for 4$, and pairs of running shorts for 1$. I even buy stuff and sell it on ebay for normal price and make a profit. Sometimes the cashier is amazed with the brands and stuff I find for such a cheap price. They always ask where I find it. All I can say is the price scanner is your friend. Never hurts to check. =D
I am a crazy price scanner checker too! My kids even do it!
Excited about your Disney detail! Going to Disney in December! I’m also going to the outlet malls now! I’ve seen you mention trades a few times, can I ask where you trade? I’d love to get rid of all the perfume samples I get! I’m allergic. =(
I either do it on MSA (My Subscription Addiction) or a Facebook group I am in!
I can’t wait to read more detail on your Disney trip! I went for the first time last year, and I’m going again in September. But my family is one of those weird families that goes without kids. The youngest in our crew is 26. And your pink bag is gorgeous!
Where are you staying? Disney is fun for all ages! Lots if grown up stuff I think. I went with my parents a few times in college. I even once went to go to a character breakfast. I may have been drunk when I agreed to that. lol.
I love that Kate Spade purse. I went to the Kate Spade outlet in Texas last month and had no luck. I did have luck at Ugg outlet though. Got some knee length leather riding books for $34 normally $380! I go to Orlando in Oct and will hit up the outlets there. Wish they had a Kate Spade and Ugg one here in Michigan..
I would love if they had one at birch run. That works be amazing couldn’t it?
Umm those UGGS were a steal! Amazing score!
I haven’t been to the Legoland in Chicago but we went to the one in a mall in Atlanta a few years ago. It was fun for my almost-three-year-old then, but I don’t think it really compares to the actual parks in FL and CA (there are also Legolands in malls in Westchester County, NY, Dallas, and other places).
That is good to know! It’s so expensive and was about an hour drive each way. I told him the rides weren’t as scary there as at Disney 😉
Have they released any spoilers for the hautelook summer beauty bag?
My SIL just went to Orlando & opted to go to Lego Land instead of Disney & was highly disappointed. She said she spent the same amount of $ as she would have at Disney or Universal (she also went to Universal) & my 6 year old nephew was “bored” after about an hour. They said they did about everything there was to do in a few short hours! She said the Lego creations were awesome but it is nothing like the feel you get at Disney. It is worth noting that he loves Legos, The Lego Movie & was the one who wanted to go in the first place. Just a thought if you are headed to Orlando again. I know they also have a smaller Lego Land in Atlanta that isn’t exactly a theme park, just a few hands on things & a restaurant. And it isn’t outside. In case you travel there for any reason soon!
And that Kate Spade bag is to die for! =)
I am obsessed with the purse! So glad I went for that one!
I couldn’t believe how expensive lego land was. OMG like $85/person. That’s crazy!!!
No plans…cleaning the pantry is a number one priority in my house. Very disappointed with my local Target. I only saw the croquet, volleyball sets on sale and other miscellaneous items. School supplies are already all set up! So excited to see the Hautelook Summer Beauty bag tomorrow! Even though I really shouldn’t…but I will…LOL! My mailwoman is probably wondering what is going on with all these packages all of a sudden.
So early for school supplies! They are set up around here too except we don’t go back to school until after Labor Day!
welcome home but OMG your table – YIKES!!
Omg I know. I couldn’t even believe it.
can we see what you got at Lulu? I truly hope they will have some outlet in Vancouver, they should 🙂
Yes yes yes! It was dark by the time I thought to take a picture but I’ll do it ASAP!
LULULEMON OUTLET? Stop that. My husband and I are going to Disneyworld in November. The second I saw this post I texted my husband and we’re definitely making a trip there! 🙂
You must go! I will post pictures of what I got there in the next day or two!
I went to Target today and didn’t end up getting any summer stuff it was super picked over. But I did find an imagenext toy that is usually $40 marked down to $11 and a pair of sneakers for $8. The shoes and toys had a lot of markdowns mixed in.
Those were great finds!