STAYING IN THE KNOW - TRENDCENTRAL.COM

My boss forwarded me this website link and I've been hooked on it since. Trend Central reports on 4 categories - Lifestyle, Entertainment, Technology & Style. I have found the most interesting websites and articles from this site. I've signed up for their daily newsletter and it's great because they e-mail you a short summary on their findings and at my leisure, I can discover something amazing with just one click of a button.

Don't get me wrong, I love my daily fix on TMZ, Perezhilton, NY times, Drudge Report. After awhile, I keep reading the same stuff over and over. Been there, done that. Yes, there's an obvious trend....ha! This website allows me to get a break from my daily routine and it's always nice to discover something new =)

Judge it yourself. Head to TRENDCENTRAL.COM

I think this should be their tagline:

What's Hot, what's Not? Now that you know... stay in the know. Trend Central.

Ha.

GET YOUR COUPON ON....

COUPON

Definition: a printed form, often distributed as part of an advertisement, entitling the bearer to purchase a specific item of merchandise at a discount; or, a similar form which may be submitted to the issuer to obtain goods or information. Such coupons may be issued by the manufacturer (manufacturer's coupon) or by a retail establishment; in the latter case they may then be redeemed only at that particular retail store.

I recently learned from Thanh's sister-in-law "how to shop smart." I've always LOVED bargain shopping, but I didn't know you can get stuff for free or for dirt cheap! She taught me to keep alert to any coupons I see in the newspaper as well as searching online. F.E: Rite-Aid has a coupon for $2 off Johnson & Johnson baby essentials: baby wash, cream, gel, shampoo, conditioner, desitin . Sure, I have no kids (phew), BUT I have a bunch of friends expecting. I used some coupons on some of the items I also found online ($1 off or buy 3 items and get an additional $ 3 off) along with the rite-aid coupon for each item and I kid you not....I got a bunch of baby stuff for either free of super cheap ($1.29 per item, normally $4-5 dollars). Things add up!

The Rite-Aid Manager was hating on me, but it's not my fault that I know how to stretch my coupons. Plus, what does she care? It's a manufacturer's coupon. She gave me a hard time about it, but I didn't let her get to me. I told her if you don't scan my coupon, I will make sure to tell your store manager/regional manager and let's just say she scanned the damn coupon and it worked.

RAIN OR SHINE - I'M READY!

I love rainboots. They are essential to every girl's wardrobe. I recently bought some yellow tweed rainboots from JCrew that are knee high. I can't get enough of them. I am so down to jump in puddles! Sometimes I secretly wish it rains just so I can break out the boots from under the bed =)

I really like these pair of rainboots by TRETORN esp because they are waterproof with fur lining - HOT! (pic above)

Waterproof rubber boot
8 1/2" rubber shaft upper
Synthetic fur lining
Leather pull tab on collar
14" circumference
Treaded rubber outsole

Great Color! Retails at $60 dollars. Also comes in other colors : green, hot porn pink, hunter green & snow white. You can find these shoes at rei.com or piperlime.com

Other great rainboot brands (i factor price, comfort & design) include CHOOKA, HUNTER, CHINESE LAUNDRY, JCREW.

Rain or Shine..I look awesome!