Target has marked down tons of Hanukkah items and these are really good clearance prices:
Menorahs – $6.00
Electric Menorah – $7.50
Fabric Wall Sign – $3.00
Fabric Table Runner – $5.40
Sleep Pants – $6.00
A big thanks goes to a reader named Jeanne for passing this info along. I haven’t checked my local store yet, however, she found bunches around Phoenix. Clearance does vary quite a bit, so keep your fingers crossed.
Would you wear a long sleeve shirt, long skirt, black tights and clunky black shoes to the beach? If you’re Michelle Duggar, of course you would! In a case of extreme modesty gone wrong, this peculiar getup was her choice for a recent Bahamas vacation.
Quite frankly, I think it’s no different from the “Burkini” that ladies are forced to wear in Muslim countries. Both are examples of rigid fundamentalism, both look very uncomfortable, and both are truly ridiculous.
Dressing in a classy and covered manner, particularly when swimming, is something I encourage, but within reason. There is nothing wrong with a tasteful one-piece bathing suit and some shorts, like the lady posing with Michelle is wearing. (Yes, the neckline is lower than I’d pick, but you get my drift.)
Modesty is about carrying yourself with respect and dignity; it is not about shame, fear, or frumpiness. Anyone who has ever gone to a beach knows that scrunching your toes in the sand and splashing in the water are two of the best parts. Having to wear these sad head-to-toe outfits isn’t fun at all.
Instead of mellowing over time, as most of us do, Michelle seems to grow more extreme. It’s hard to believe she used to be a cheerleader and wrote in her own book about mowing the lawn in a bikini when she was fifteen. Certainly, she is entitled to dress as she wishes, but even the Duggar kids aren’t required to wear more than a knee-length wetsuit with short sleeves.
There is a fine line between religion and religiosity. One is good and the other is unbelievably bad. Perhaps Michelle needs to exam which side she’s on…
If you have any last minute shopping to do—or want to stock up for next year!—stop by a JCPenney store today, 12/23. They are giving away coupons for $10.00 off a $10.00 purchase. The trick to getting this awesome freebie is making sure you’re there when the doors open because there’s a limited number available and no rainchecks.
In the past, I’ve gotten free towels, slippers, and kids clothes, so it’s definitely worth trying, provided you’re at the mall anyway. I wouldn’t, however, make a special trip just for the coupon in case they’re all gone.
What a difficult week this has been, summed up by an emoji frown. It all started with a very persistent sneeze and drippy nose that quickly became a full-blown cold. (Undoubtedly, this was caused by the hustle and bustle of Hanukkah—not to mention plenty of germs at a big party.) Instead of trying to fight it, as I have in the past, I just surrendered to bed for quite a while and tried to rest.
Of course, one can only do some much Netflix and YouTube binge watching before they glaze over. I switched to reading books, doing crossword puzzles and then playing on my phone. Big, big mistake. My head ached, my right arm ached, and my right eye began to twitch. Since I’ve struggled with severe eye strain in the past, I knew what it was and stopped immediately and went back to TV. The boredom that followed was so bad, mere words can’t adequately express it!
By Wednesday night, I started to feel better—less congested, less queasy, less coughing. We were almost out of fresh groceries by that point and I was suffering from a bad case of cabin fever. I planned to do some shopping, errands, and just get out of the house a little.
Imagine my surprise to find my Pathfinder with a little puddle beneath it and the dashboard light on when I started it. Long story short: The brake line needed to be replaced and it will be in the shop for a few days. Just what I didn’t want. Ugh. So Thursday was also a washout.
Sounds fun, right? Wait, it gets better… On Friday, it started snowing, and icing, and I’m still home, still stuck, and we’re living on pantry/frozen food. Well, the rest of the family is anyway; all I wanted is soup, crackers, and hot tea. The snow is expected to continue today into the late evening, which means we’ll just have to make do.
So, yeah, I’m a bit grouchy. There was one high point amongst all the dark clouds—an exceptionally nice Hanukkah gift! How amazing is this dried fruit platter that came with a pineapple cutting board? It’s made by Gourmet Gift Baskets and tastes as good as it looks. (Who knew you could dry a kiwi and it would still be yummy?) At the rate I’m munching, there won’t be any left to share.
How is everyone else doing out there? Hopefully, much better than me!