Tuesday, January 1, 2013

A Bill Cosby New Year

The shift in defining New Year's Eve as a day of drunken revelry to one involving Target discount shopping has been gradual.

Yet here we are.

I am not afraid to admit that I prefer 2013 life over all the drama and mayhem of the stiletto-wearing parties I attended at the end of last century. 

I can't believe I'm able to use "the end of last century" in describing my life.

But now?

This is happiness:


Everything here was 70% off.  It was like $5.00 total out the door.  Warning: keep a close eye on your cart.  People are pilfering.

In case you're confused by my admission, I thought I'd perhaps elaborate by sharing the beauty of my new Huxtable sweater ornament collection:

I had this vest.  In 1987.

And I think I got this one for my dad in 1988.
 
The boy I loved in 3rd grade had this sweater.  He works in musical theatre now.

May all your days be filled with low-drama and fabulous sweaters.

Happy New Year!

18 comments:

  1. Save these Christmas gems for high school ugly sweater days..the Walsh boys will be definite winners.

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  2. Oh, good buys! I still have lots of wrap left over, but I could definitely use more gift bags. I should scoot over to Target this afternoon :)

    And I really love those ornaments...so cute.

    Happy New Year!

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    1. I've been hearing that not all the Targets are doing 70% off yet. I'm just lucky I guess! Be safe. And watch your cart.

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  3. I got that same exact gift bag on sale only mine was 50% off. Sonofa.....
    I don't miss the parties.
    I DO miss being childless on new years day.
    I spent the whole day breaking up fights between the kids.
    I would rather be nursing a major hangover over some Ihop.
    And I LOVE those sweater ornaments.
    And I HAD all of those sweaters back in tha day.
    Hey, I worked at Kohl's and the employee discount was stellar.

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    1. You worked at KOHL'S??? Keep talking. Fill me in on all their secrets.

      And what will I do for you?

      Did I ever mention I used to work at Target?

      Happy New Year, Kari!

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  4. EEEK! I was at Target yesterday, but had the children with me, so I could not perform to the best of my abilities, but did snag some 50% off m&ms. We apparently collect candy now based on how much I see around here!

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    1. mmmm

      Candy.

      You needn't ever see my tush, Andrea. The holidays are firmly stuck to it. As is the entire state of Nebraska.

      I applaud your deal-finding! You know it makes me happy.

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  5. I was busy throwing elbows at Dillard's today. Maybe Target tomorrow? Happy New Year Marianne!

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    1. Hope you made it through ok! I don't think we have Dillard's around here. Otherwise, I would have been throwing elbows right with you.

      Thanks & happy New Year to you!

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  6. Happy New Year! I love the ornaments!! Too cute.

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    1. I've gotten to the point where I have more ornaments than tree.

      It's kind of embarassing.

      Happy New Year to you!

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  7. I could never wear high heels; so glad I am not young any more with how high the heels are these days; I'd surely trip and fall if I did wear them and it wouldn't be a pretty sight indeed :) I too like the quieter New Year Eve's; and shopping at Target with bargains like that is a great one in my eyes!

    May the year ahead be just as great!

    betty

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    1. Oh, Betty. Why do I think you could secretely rock 4" stillettos whenever you wanted?

      Here's hoping for a fantastic year for you, too, my friend!

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  8. Oh my god, I want those decorations! I want a whole tree full of those decorations!

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    1. I know! I got the last box (and don't think I didn't scour the entire clearance section looking for more). Happy New Year, Kellie!

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  9. I think that last sweater may have caused me to go blind. I'll send you the bill from my therapist.

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    1. I'll add it to your tab. I think I owe you about $400,000 by now.

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