Retail therapy Done right!

Went to bed and woke up Missing the Ranger today...

His dad was feeling the Same way so there was only one thing to do... Hop

in the truck and go find something to Do and see. Which, usually leads us

to shopping. I've always wanted to check out the Le Creuset outlet in

Burlington. So that's where we headed first. For all of you that wish

you only lived closer to a Le Creuset outlet, you can stop wishing

now. First of all, the selection is quite limited, and Secondly, the

quality of the outlet dutch ovens is poor, at best. I've seen Le Creuset

seconds at Marshalls and Home Goods in much better condition. And

finally, the savings one expects to find at the Outlet just is not

there. I was ready to pull the trigger on the Ransom required to finally

take home the 7-quart Dutchy I've dreamed of owning since I was

teenager; however, they didn't have the White, which is what I want most,

and there simply wasn't a blue, Flame, yellow or kiwi I could find, (without

any serious condition issues) I was willing to accept in its place. So as much

as it pained me to do it, I had to accept that my Long-anticipated pilgrimage

to the Le Creuset outlet today would not satisfy my longing for a dutch oven

The heartbreak suffered at Le Creuset called for us to take desperate measures to

salvage what was left of our Shopping day. So we headed over to Harry and David for

deployed Ranger care-package goodies, and samples, which helped a bit. And then, just to

ensure I was completely healed... I slipped into Sephora for some serious Retail therapy!

Because nothing soothes the wounded soul like a fun,

pink Wig-wearing sales girl, and Sephora and body butter!

After the Fun had at Sephora we hit Barnes and Noble, Hallmark, Hobby

Lobby and Yankee Candle. It was a good day. Lots of smiles, and just the right

amount of distraction needed... We finished the day at Whole Foods and then

went to dinner at Outback Steakhouse. We don't normally dine there;

however, in March, when you order from their Red, White & Blue menu,

a portion of the proceeds goes to Support our troops. And, we're all

about that! Tomorrow, I'll put together another care-package to mail out

on Monday. I hope the Ranger and his buddies like Moose Munch!

And, that they get a kick out of some green gummi Army men!

I couldn't resist sending this Zu Zu Hamster too!

Bing says that's where all Hamsters should

be sent... Far, far away to Afghanistan!

Now if you'll excuse me.... I have some body Butter to apply!