Penny Items at Michael's

Before I decided to be a true and dedicated saver (hey I'm trying this year), I did NOT know that I could possibly walk into Michael's and walk away with items for only a penny.  Yes!  You heard me right, a copper coin that most people throw away or just look at on the ground and keep walking.  At least, if it's on tails, now heads I'll pick it up.  Off topic with the superstitions!  LOL!  But anyway, I learned from some fellow Instagramers (@couponing_girl, @sueyazzie, and @freestufffinder) I was able to find out what items are exactly a dollar. 

HALT!!!  Now before you run to pick up the phone or head to your first store associate you to see to direct you to the "Penny Items,"  READ, READ, READ!!!

The store associate will NOT tell you that they have items for a penny.  The reason why is because the items that are a penny are not supposed to be on the sales floor.  If you happen to find these items on the sales floor, you then can purchase them for a penny.  Make sure that you have ALL the items that you want because if you don't the store associates will pull the rest off of the shelves.  You're basically getting these items for free!

*(Disclosure:  I, myself have not been to Michael's to see how true this is.  There are people from OTHER STATES who have searched Michael's to find these items.  Please DO NOT go in the store acting a fool and calling corporate!  As I stated earlier, these items should have been pulled off the floor!  Please follow @sueyazzie on Instagram for more information!)*

Some items include:

• Hello Kitty/Sanrio
• Ashland (Indigo Blue, Penny + Parker, and Naturals)
• Celebrate It Christmas
• Studio Decor Holiday
• Duck Dynasty
• Squinkies Zinkies
• Holiday Stampers (ink not included)
• Artist Loft 25 Piece Art Case (unsure about this one, but if you luck up more power to you!)

You can find pictures of these items from the Instagramers above!!!

Make sure that you check out the store!  It's not going to be in front of you so you may have to do some searching!  If you are a lively shopper like me, then you won't mind the time and patience needed to find a good deal!  Also, some stores I heard are offering these "penny" items as grab bags.  So if you believe that the grab bags are a good deal, then grab one!  *No pun intended!*

Good luck and Happy shopping!

Peace & Happiness!

~Erika

Come as You Are

I have had this T-shirt for some time now and today is the first day that I wore it.  I found it fitting since it was Sunday and I wanted to "Dress to Impress."  I got a few stares and one person asked me if it was really my church clothes.  Hey, what can I say! :)

Shirt:  Thrifted

Pants:  Forever 21

Shoes:  Kids Foot Locker (KD VI)

Earrings:  Body Central

Shades:  Forever 21

Hope every enjoyed their Sunday Funday!!!

Peace & Happiness!

~Erika

B&W Addiction!

So....I have this addiction to black and white.  But not just any black and white.  Anything that has Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn black and white.  I also have a new obsession with damask print! Marilyn + Audrey +damask= a FANTABULOUS design for a guest bedroom.  That's my project that I am currently working on (once funds become available for leisure rather than bills), but off that box.  I love Marilyn more than Audrey, but together they make a fantastic duo!  Here are some pics of what is currently in my guest bedroom:

These two pics I found at the Icing for less than $2 each!  I couldn't let them sit on the shelf so I bought them and took them home!  The top pic of Audrey is actually a hologram so when you move it the hearts move back and forth.  The bottom pic is just a classic quote from Ms. Monroe stating, "All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same."  This hit home for me because I found that guy.  Little did I know it would be him almost twenty years later!

This pic of Marilyn I found at Ross a day that I shouldn't have been shopping or spending money.  I took a pic, sent it to my friend, TK, and asked if I should buy it.  Getting permission to buy it would allow me to make the unnecessary, but necessary purchase.  So here it is.  And for $19.99 I didn't need to much persuasion NOT to take it home!

This is one of my older pics that I have had for a while now and started my obsession.  I purchased this I believe in 2010 back in VA from Burlington Coat Factory.  It's a canvas picture stapled to some boards.  It was one of my pricer purchases at $39.99, but when I saw it I fell in love instantly and hence began my new obsession :)

This was another purchase from Ross that I also bought back in 2010.  This pic was on clearance I believe for $9.99 and although it isn't Marilyn or Audrey, I got such a romantic feel from it and just loved the way they embraced lips.  *sigh*  One of my faves 'til this day.

This was purchased in Ross by someone I was with and when I saw it I HAD to have it.  It was marked down (forgot price) because the glass on the frame was cracked.  This was also back in 2010.  Funny thing, I NEVER got that crack replaced!  *hides face in shame* Hell it's going to hang on the wall until the whole things shatters.  But really I would love to take it to Michael's and have it framed, once funds allow :)