Nice looking sweater, but no to wool and polyester.

@Judi...This isn't a sales pitch thread....it's a bargain buying thread. :0)

I'm just saying -- I prefer all cotton sweaters.

Good find Nicole!! i like that the sweater is more streamlined and not baggy looking. i like the length 😊

Stock photo of a mature tree.

The nursery's are having end-of-the-season sales. This is a Prairie Fire Crabapple tree. Half off. $56. (mines a much smaller version of the photo)

I had a pair of small, lightweight binoculars in A my cart I’m planning to buy for DH for Christmas. They are top rated and a tad pricey. The Big A pricing has been up and down by $20 or so for the last month, but the prkce dropped by almost $50 for Prime days so I hit the buy button.

Nice sweater Nicole, and a beautiful tree.

Picked up a couple of prescriptions at CVS yesterday. On the way out, I grabbed a bag of Doritos (Taco cheese!) that were $5.99 a bag. yeesh. BUT - along with the receipt for the prescriptions I got at the pharmacy, there was a $1.60 extra bucks coupon and a 40% off regular price of an item coupon. So I paid like $2 and something for the bag of Doritos! Even the cashier was happy for me. lol

@OutsidePlaying do you mind sharing a link? I'd like to get my mom a small pair ... for bird and deer watching from the deck)

@Funkyart, they are the Athlon Optics 8x42 Midas UHD Gray Binoculars. Unfortunately the price is back up on A. They were highly recommended on Wirecutter for long-range viewing (bird-watching for example) which is ine reason I went with these. For some reason, my ipad won’t let me link the A page.

I bought a bed, nightstands and a lowboy for 89% off retail. Pristine condition.

Bought a rug for our entry from Grandin Road…$59 marked down from $199.

Serena and Lily rug, 30% off ends today

When my sister moved from her house to an assisted living apt we looked at coverlets at cuddledown.com. I don't spend that kind of money on bedding when I have 2 dogs that sleep on the beds, but we found something nice for my sister.

My sister recently moved from assisted living to full nursing care and is currently in Hospice. When she moved from her house to AL she gave me several pieces of art. I have been so busy helping her and her husband that I haven't figured out where I am going to hang the art she gave to me.

Just recently I got an e-mail from cuddledown.com. End of season clearance up to 70% off. Yeah!

I ended up ordering 2 coverlets for around $100 each instead of $300 each. I can go $100 for bedding.

The one is really nice, goes well with my colors and makes me happy.

The other one made me cry.

I hadn't thought about the paintings my sister gave to me when I ordered it, but I think I know where to hang at least one of the paintings.

Jennifer, those are beautiful together. I'm sorry about your sister. Hopefully, the art will remind you of her love.

@Jennifer Hogan, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. Is she older than you?

You always have such wonderful family stories from growing up and also, your more recent holiday gatherings.

I like that combination. Great find!

Thank you for the kind messages. Betty is the oldest of the 3 girls, I am the youngest of the 6 kids. She was 12 years older than me, 10 years older than my other sister. She was mother's helper and read to us and played with us and sang Peter Paul and Mary songs to us while giving us our baths and putting us to bed. She took care of my mom after my dad passed away and when my mom died she took over as matriarch of the family, hosting all the holiday dinners and providing advice and guidance to her younger siblings. She has been there for me my entire life. I have counted on her for 62 years and letting go is hard.

Jennifer, my thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. What a wonderful big sister you have. I wish you all peace and comfort for the days, weeks, months ahead.

The painting your sister gave is lovely, and the coverlet seems custom made to match!

Mtn...would love to see photos...you killed it!

Jennifer...the painting and quilt are beautiful together! Your relationship sounds precious. I love that you have each other.

((((Jennifer)))

Jennifer- your remembrances shared with us are just beautiful. I am sorry to read what you shared. The artwork and the coverlets are beautiful and great deals- right on topic. They really are perfect in your home.

Jennifer, the picture and quilt should go in the dictionary under Serendipity. Wow.

I actually found a wonderful deal one night while reading about my new crush, Travis Kelce. I'm a Swiftie FWIW. I read on the NFL site that TK's jersey sales went up 400%. We're also big Chiefs fans.

HIs jerseys are close to a $100 and no way was I going to spend that, so I found this cheapie on AZ for $20. DH said it's fine that I wear it everyday if I want. ;)

Sunday, game day! Move over Taytay!

Jennifer, I’m so sorry about your big sister. Your new bedding is perfect and with the art will be a beautiful reminder of her.

Sending hugs to Jennifer! The comforter and painting are lovely together.

I‘m heading home from London today. I flew free nonstop from Los Angeles on a miles ticket (had to pay taxes) and was served $399 upgrades to Delta One on each flight. Five of seven nights on hotel points. And full price for the Chanel show.

Money well spent. 😁😁😁

The only thing I bought was a present for myself for my birthday. It wasn't a bargain though, although the price was reduced. I bought a crippled horse, hoping I could save her. I bought her on a Wednesday and she was delivered to me on Saturday at 1:00 a.m. When the vet's office opened at 8, I was there getting pain meds for her. The vet came out on Tuesday. X-rays proved she was beyond help, and so she was humanely euthanized, which I had expected would be the case all along. No regrets. I did it to save her from suffering more, and that was present enough for me. I named her Annie. I can't post a pic from this laptop, but I will from my phone.

Oh, Marilyn, how sad for you, even tho you expected it. But how lovely for the horse who was fortunate to be with you at her ending.

A very happy birthday to you. How are your other animals doing?

They are all doing well. I rescued 3 dogs since the first of the year. This one weighed 4 lb at 4 months of age. She was almost dead.

I have never had a happier little dog.

Another was an orphan. Mama dog died when pups were 2 weeks old. She gave them away to various people. The woman who got this puppy didn't have time to bpttle feed it and was trying to get her to eat puppy chow. It wasn't working.... no surprise. I have raised a lot of animals on a bottle... not a big deal to me, so I offered to take it, and finished raising her.

The third dog is a very old, small dog that someone dumped out. It was cold and no one took him, so I did.

Here is the before pic of the little brindle dog. I messed it up when i tried to edit it

Oh, Marilyn so hearbreaking and joyful at the same time. Annie was fortunate to be with someone who cared for her at the end. And great new beginnings for all thenunfortunate pups. i think of you every time I see a possum.

@ marilyn_c - you are my kind of person. I used to do a lot of rescue and worked over 25 years in the humane industry. It is so heartbreaking when people abuse and neglect helpless animals. I left the industry because I was at a point that I didn't like people any more. I had seen too much. Some of the animals I did save were the best pets in the world. Amazing how forgiving they are and how closely they will bond when given just a little bit of love and kindness.

I only have 2 dogs now. Willow, my GSP and Mukwa an Australian Shepherd I got for Willow.

Marilyn, on behalf of animal lovers everywhere, thank you ❤️

Marilyn....thanks for sharing the puppy story with the happy ending. She looks so healthy! I'm sorry you lost the horse, but glad you were there for her. I've read so many sad stories about elderly dogs. And a little guy, so sad!

Marilyn, your posts were so heartwarming to read. Thank you for doing what you're doing.