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“Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” – Bo Derek

Shopping in North Texas could be considered cardio, we have so many options: farmer’s markets and home stores, Japanese style dollar stores and even a quaint pink boutique in an historic home. Come with me and I’ll show you my favorite places to lighten my wallet.

Teso Life Texas – Shopping and Unboxing!

Teso Life Texas – Shopping and Unboxing!

Texas got its first Teso Life store and I shopped on its grand opening day! This Japanese specialty store has so many fun things to try, I could have spent the whooollle day there. Come along with me as I put my shopping list together and then unbox all the...

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Daiso Haul of Crafting Supplies

Daiso Haul of Crafting Supplies

If Texas's wild weather in February had any upside for me at all, it was that I had lots of time to binge-watch all the crafting videos. I'm a junkie for all the how-to's for dollar store craft supplies, but it's painful that there's no dollar store near me! But I do...

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Shop Small for the Holidays

Shop Small for the Holidays

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2020 is here and it’s never been more important to support our small businesses. I’m sure you have some favorites like I do, and I’d love to show them some love this holiday season. I’ll kick it off: Here is a list of a few of...

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A socially-distant Texas Sales Tax Holiday

A socially-distant Texas Sales Tax Holiday

Whether you're online learning or in-class, the Texas sales tax holiday is still on – Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9, but there are a few updates. Texas sales tax holiday weekend is much anticipated as it exempts most clothing, footwear, school...

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A Round-up of North Texas Farmers Markets

One of the best things about summer is the Saturday morning tradition of shopping at the local farmers market. If you've never been, a farmers market is (typically) an outdoor, temporary event where local growers come and set up a booth to sell directly to shoppers....

Deep in the heart: James Avery Jewelry

This post is sponsored by James Avery jewelers. All opinions are my own.When I was a little girl, my mom started a charm bracelet for me. It was sterling silver and so were the charms that went on it. The very first charm she got me was an airplane which naturally...

Divine Consign’s Plano Consignment Pop-up Event!

This post is sponsored by Divine Consign. All opinions are my own."Mom, my toes hurt in these shoes." Ugh. THE WORST WORDS EVER. It's the first chip to fall in the domino effect that means new basketball shoes, new outdoor cleats, new indoor soccer shoes, then new...

Fridays Find: Frisco’s Boxcar House

Y’all, I know you love your farmhouse décor. Throw in some evolved industrial chic and your heart probably beats a little faster. Well, stop driving to Waco and watching HGTV for inspiration. Frisco has our own little mecca for all of the things.It’s almost like a...
New Frisco Walmart Makes Shopping Easier

New Frisco Walmart Makes Shopping Easier

(This post is hosted by Walmart. I was invited for a preview of their new store. All opinions are my own.)I'll be honest, I haven't always been a fan of the Walmart experience. I've always loved their prices, but there was a time when you really had to be ready for...

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New Dallas Bookstore: Interabang Open now?!

New Dallas Bookstore: Interabang Open now?!

I have no idea what the name of this cool bookstore means: Interabang*. It was super hard to remember, until I had been there. Now, I can’t forget it.I am a lover of bookstores – I love books and all the intellectual goodies that go with them. This new Dallas one does...

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Makers on Main Opens in Lewisville

Makers on Main Opens in Lewisville

I like to get my vinyl on. Specifically, my vinyl Silhouette Cameo projects on. And sometimes when I post projects, I feel a little guilty because I know not everyone HAS a Silhouette to play with at home --but now, anyone has access to one.The new Makers on Main in...

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Discovering Kinokuniya in Carrollton

Discovering Kinokuniya in Carrollton

Don’t you love how bookstores are so much more than bookstores? I could get lost in one for hours, exploring all the titles and the interesting, more cerebral, unexpected offerings. “I love all bookstores. Once you walk into a bookstore, time stands still.” —Alec...

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Visiting Magnolia Market in Waco Texas

Visiting Magnolia Market in Waco Texas

There's a new "to-do" on the list of things when visitors come to town: visiting Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas.Made famous by the HGTV show, "Fixer Upper," Chip and Joanna Gaines have literally made Waco the new tourist destination for the Perot household. This past...

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Shopping for Homecoming Mum Supplies

Shopping for Homecoming Mum Supplies

Texas school is back in session and the biggest thing these kids have on their radar is the start of football season, which means homecoming must be right around the corner - and that means its time to talk about homecoming mum supplies! Amen to Friday Night Lights,...

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Holiday Shopping at Decorators Warehouse

Holiday Shopping at Decorators Warehouse

Y’all, I KNOW it is July. I’m know it’s cliché the whole, “Christmas in July” thing… but I refuse to let it sneak up on me this year. (Tell me, how, HOW does it do that EVERY year?!) This year, I am ON IT. Not only am I on it, I am ALL IN for it. And when I say “ALL...

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Road-tripping to Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas

Road-tripping to Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas

“I can’t wait to meet Joanna Gaines!” says the Cupcake as we’re preparing for our road trip to Fixer-Upper famed Silos at Magnolia Market in Waco. Either I oversold this little journey or she is one of those believe it and make it happen people at a ripe old age of 8....

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Shopping in the Texas DAISO (Japanese Dollar Store)

Shopping in the Texas DAISO (Japanese Dollar Store)

I'm not even sure how to pronounce it, "DAISO" but I do know how to shop it. And I know the Texas DAISO I visited is enormous. Join me on my shopping tour of the Dasio, Dallas Japanese YEN store. Mostly known in Japan and the West Coast, this is a video of me visiting...

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Holiday Collection at The Children’s Place

Holiday Collection at The Children’s Place

Oh gosh. Have you ever been shopping and had that HSGD adrenaline rush (huge sale, great deals)? That’s awesome right!? I had it Tuesday and I'm going to tell you about it. Let me start by asking you if you’ve even been to The Children’s Place lately? I had NOT. My...

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