I finally picked my plum today.  Hmmm, that sounds kind of gross. What I mean is, I made my first purchase on this fun flash sale craft site!  This site features the coolest craft supplies from drawer pulls to vinyl to ric rac, at killer discounts.  Today I purchased this "a few of my favorite things" vinyl and I'm so excited to use it!  I've been obsessed with vinyl for a while now (I like to blame it on her) but have yet to delve into this fun area of DIY crafting.  If you're a serial crafter (which I'd like to become one day!), sign up now and let me know what amazing deals you score!!

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I love sites like groupon, groupdealz, livingsocial, etc. Oftentimes the fabulous deals offered can't be beat...and I love anyting that helps me justify spending cash on something fun. (Don't you?!) However unless you live in a 'major' city, it can be more disappointing than fabulous, when you see deal after deal that requires a 60 minute drive to Boston. Anyone else go to Boston all the time in your head, but in real life, only go once or twice a year (not includiing the hell I like to call the airport)? And now that any outing includes shelling out cash for a babysitter in addition to whatever fun filled evening we have planned, I'll be lucky if I get there once a year going forward. That's where The NH Daily Deal comes into play! These deals are for local businesses right here in scenic New Hampshire. Now, I'm not gonna lie...I'm not necessarily drooling over every single deal I've seen on this site. But the beauty of these sites is that one day you may get a coupon for mustache grooming (totally not my cup of tea), but the next day it might be for a fancy bistro downtown (totally up my alley and purchased promptly!)...so if you simply open the e-mails you get daily, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy eventually! Right now I'm debating purchasing the deal for half off golf in Amherst for husband for father's day. See, how handy this site is?!

As for the title, just wanted to call it like it is...I love garage sales, consignment galleries, thrift stores, 2nd hand shops, antique malls, etc.  (as mentioned here). Unfortunately for me, the options in the Manchester area are limited but I happened to stop by Sharon Ann's Consignment Gallery in Hooksett yesterday and absolutely fell in love with this beauty:

Just had to share my oh-so-happy and delicious news.

Now I just have to book that vacation...

For the fashionista:

Kimchi Blue Sandstone Full Skirt. Available in four fab colors.  4.99 from 48.00.

For the boys:

Currently Ebates is offering the promo code LIST to take 60% off your order.  On top of that, you'll earn 15% back on your purchase!  (Don't know about ebates?  Well if you're doing any online shopping, you NEED to learn.  Click here to go to their website and sign up to earn cash back on your online purchases!)  If you live in the Manchester area, there are some GREAT restaurants currently offering discounts.... XO on Elm (amazing, you must get the stuffed dates) and Mint Bistro (best Sunday brunch ever) to name a few.  Certificates do sell out, but check back often as they are replenished every once in a while, and there is always definitely a new batch available at the beginning of the month!