Happy Hump Day Shopping - I LOVE Zappos

These are my new motorcycle boots. Yes, yes, I know, they aren’t motorcycle boots as much as they are cowboy boots. Each member of my family already made it quite clear that these are not motorcycle boots, mostly because they are pink.  They are cute though, and they fit my personality more than any other shoes I own. These are also already some of the most comfotable shoes I own.  What I am looking for in a motorcycle boot is actually the traction on the bottom, but comfort is always important and these have both.  I just love these new boots.

I also LOVE Zappos. I finally got the courage to order these boots Monday night after talking to a girlfriend. Now, I have ordered from Zappos before so I know that you often will get next day turn-around, but since it was already 4:30 Chicago time I figured it would be Wednesday before I saw the new boots. I was wrong. My new boots arrived yesterday, before noon! So not only were my boots seriously reduced in price, but they were shippped next day for free. Seriously, you can’t beat that!

Finally Friday Fun - With the Flu?

I have the flu today, and it is really kicking my behind!  I got it last night after I got home from work and it had me in my bed by 6:30 pm.  I felt like a truck hit me!  I did not have any stomache trouble, it just started with a scratchy throat and by 6:30 had progressed to full body aches and a pounding head and feeling like I needed an ice shower.

I quickly took some medicine and went to bed.  One dose didn’t do it, but after taking another dose this morning and a nap I am much better.  I feel like I have a head cold now, but the debilitating body aches are gone.    What medicine did I use?  The one that always seems to cure me within 24 hours, Vicks NiQuel Cold and Flu.  I have been using it for years and it has never let me down.

A friend of mine wanted me to try some of her Colloidal Silver, but I was a bit skeptical.  Even more so after reading about Paul Karason, you know, the blue guy, on some news sites.

How about you?  How do you fight colds and the flu?

Review - Mimi’s Cafe

DD and I were out shopping one evening and we were both trying to skip dinner, but as both of our stomachs were growling, we simply had to stop for some food.  I saw a cute little place by the side of the road that I wanted to try but DD was pretty skeptical.  She is like her dad and really only likes to eat at 1 or 2 places and is certainly not very adventerous when it comes to food.  I did finally talk her into stopping, and yes, perhaps I did mention is was Mimi’s Cafe or nothing, but that is hardly the point.

We were quickly glad we had stopped.  Not only did the place smell amazing, but we could tell by a quick look around that people were quickly being served and were very happy with their food choices.  You know what I mean, how many times have you gone into one of THOSE franchises only to see many other customers fuming or barely enjoying their food?  Mimi’s was not like that.

DD was hooked the moment we were seated and given a basket of assorted breads, rolls and muffins.  Among them was a low-fat blueberry muffin that tasted like cake, which we split and ate as slowly as we could manage.  DD then ordered a beef sandwich that she swears is the best she has ever tasted while I enjoyed a cup of corn chowder and a fried chicken salad.  The food was just great, and the atmosphere was charming as well.  If they have a Mimi’s by you, try it.  If they don’t have a Mimi’s by you, I am so sorry, perhaps you could open one?

Happy Hump Day Shopping - Great Green Shop

I have made several purachases from an Earth friendly shop, and I just love what I have gotten.  Their service is great, their products are great, and their prices are really very fair.

The store I like to frequent for all of my “green” shopping is reusablebags.com.  Don’t let the name fool you, these guys have much more than just alternatives to plastic bags.  In fact, my favorite purchase is the stainless steel thermos that you see to the right.  I honestly use this every day, and often will get to my last cup at 4 pm, and it is just as hot as the cup I first had at 7 am.  I love it.

 I also purchased a lunch bag for DD, which she thinks is too “cutsey” to take to high school, so I use it instead.  She does use the stainless steel water bottle I got her everyday though, and thinks it is very attractive.

With all of the craze over the environment, this store has come along at just the right time!  They sure are getting some good press, I hope their prices don’t go up.

Happy Hump Day - Shopping Feature

On Wednesday of each week, I am going to post some products that I have discovered or loved, or just want to remember or pass on as hints to those reading my site. So here goes, a Happy Hump Day Shopping List:

1. I have been flying for a couple of months now, and so I do a swish & swipe every morning when I get out of the shower. While I was browsing around last week I happened upon the Method Glass Cleaner, and I will admit, it was the color that first drew me. I like blue! I then noticed that it was also mint scented and decided to give it a try. Am I ever glad I did. This glass cleaner leaves no streaks, it cleans my counter and potty area also, and the smell is so much nicer than other glass cleaners. It makes me smile every morning.

2. Ok, I’ll admit it, I have never paid over $100 for a pair of jeans. I just don’t see the point. I am a professional woman, and can realistically only wear jeans two, maybe three days out of the week. I also probably have not purchased jeans in about a year, but have tried a few times. I don’t usually like the fit or the look. This weekend a trip to Old Navy changed that. I bought great looking jeans, in a fit that was flattering to me, and was the right length, for $25 dollars! Can you beat that? I was worried before I tried them on that they would be thin or cheap, but the material is nice an thick, and in the surprising cold Chicago weather yesterday, they kept my legs quite cozy. If you haven’t tried them, give them a shot. I bought the “flirt” style, but there are two others if you don’t like those.

3. Finally, a link to one of my favorite shopping sites. I was looking through my current issue of Lucky Magazine a couple of months ago and happened across an ad for See Jane Work. I will admit that I was intrigued, and did check out their site the next day. As I had been looking for file folders that were attractive for a while, I did purchase some PepperPot File Folders and fell in love. This cool little site is perfect for the professional woman who wants to surround herself with feminine looking office products. I have found few places that carry pink and green polka-dot file folders, but what girl wouldn’t like those?