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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Bargain brand name activewear

Cash burns a hole in my pocket, which is why I never go to the ATM and get any unless I need it for a "cash only" situation. I literally put everything on my debit card.  In college I once even tried to buy a 5 cent scantron on my debit card from the campus bookstore and the guy said, "Are you kidding me?  Just take it." No sir, I was not kidding you and thanks for the free scantron.

So I had some Valentine's Day cash (thanks Grandma!) and I didn't have it in my wallet for more than 24 hours before it was gone.  You can blame this one on TJ Maxx.  How was I supposed to resist a pair of Nike Dri-Fit Women's Training Pants for only $29 when they are regularly sold for $60?  You will never catch me buying a pair of $60 athletic pants, I don't care how amazing they claim they'll make my butt look. 
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I really was only on the hunt for a new pair of pants, but I couldn't say no to this Fila work-out tank with built-in bra on clearance for $12.  The blue tag says "compare at $34", but the actual Fila tag had an original price of $38, which means it was about 70 percent off.  Geeze, I'm a math whiz.
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I've been low on athletic socks for a while now (I seriously want to know what happens to missing socks), and I prefer thick ones because I feel like the thin ones slide down too much, plus I like the added cushion.  I got this 3-pack of thick Puma athletic socks for $5.99, and they are regularly $12. 
I almost didn't put this picture up because my manicure (or lack there of) is so atrocious. I was sitting in a meeting yesterday with our Senior Vice President when I caught a glimpse of my nails and immediately tried to hide them. Did that stop me from coming to work with them looking just as horrendous today? Nope. I will be giving myself a polish change tonight if it is the last thing I do. Try not to judge me too much. I'd judge me.
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7 comments:

  1. I seriously need to hit up TJ Maxx this weekend. Those are great deals! I'm running low on work out gear after I fell and tore up my fav running jacket and ripped a hole in my new running tights...

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  2. I got those pants for xmas and love them! I too NEVER carry cash. the only time it is an issue is when parking in Dallas is a bitch and I want to valet.

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  3. Great deals! And by the way I totally recommend Thorlo socks. They're more expensive, but they're thick and really do make a big difference. I've only been able to find them at sporting/running stores, but they totally got me through the 60 mile breast cancer walk. They're great!

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  4. Wow! I love stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls :) Girl you're making me want to go! lol Those stores and Ulta sure have been calling my name...

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  5. At least you have nails. I bite mine. I hate getting clay under them as it feels so weird, and I teach it so part of the job...not teach biting nails, but cleaning the clay out under them. Sorry, I do a wacked blog out of Japan. Kisses and get rich then I will ask you to marry me. yeah

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  6. Great buy on the pants. I always try to buy athletic wear at places like tj maxx or marshalls. Its such a great deal and they always have a lot to choose from!

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  7. I always bargain hunt for my workout clothes - no way I'm paying $90 for something I'm going to sweat all over!

    I've found some great finds at TJ Maxx & Marshall's. I looove the Champion sports bras at Target too, and I just got a pair of running tights from Old Navy I'm obsessed with.

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