Product Review: Eddie Bauer Shopping Cart Cover
Bought this at Target for 20.99. Love this and the color! I bought this with my own monies and I am in no way affliated with eddie bauer or trying ...
Baby Items I Can't Live Without- part 2
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How The Gifts War Was Won
“How did you do it? Where on earth did you get presents for these prices?” I’d tell you, but then you’ll have to volunteer as Chairman for the 2010 Gifts Galore (and to the talented Susan who is Chairing…JUST KEEP SWIMMING, JUST KEEP SWIMMING…). OK, I’ll spill, but only so Susan can have my notes on-line. As I’ve said before, I followed in the footsteps (while carrying the notes) of a much wiser woman. She has taught me the ropes, and if you are interested in taking your school’s shop to the next level, I’ll share with you how it’s done.
I’ll first soapbox for a moment and tell you about the greatest universal coupon that can be used at all stores, at all times, and that is kindness. I know it sounds cheesy and maybe a little sales-y, but smiling and looking people in the eye will go a long way. I’m not suggesting you use kindness to manipulate or to get things for free; nope, that’s not how graciousness works. I’m talking about calling people by their name if the are wearing a nametag, and respectfully saying “Mr.” or “Ms.” if they are older than you are. Ask people for help, and genuinely care how their day is going. I once got 450 Target bags just because I let the manager vent about how the holiday bags were late in arriving. I always ask if they’ve been crazy busy, if they’ve had a chance to have a break, etc., and then I care about their response. Just yesterday Ms. Debbie at Kohl’s called every store in the city to find 3 heart shaped jewelry boxes that I knew were $30 on Amazon, not available for Super Saver Shipping, and on deep sale at Kohl’s. Debbie called my cell at 11 pm to tell me where I could pick them up. Not only did Debbie save me approximately $85, but her manager got a long letter from me on the amazingness of Ms. Debbie, and how her extra mile will bring joy to Kelly, Sara, and Miss Avery on Christmas Eve. All 3 have begged for pink ballerina jewelry boxes, and all 3 are getting them, even in a year when their parents are strapped by the Recession. Some of those Kohls Service Ladies remembered me from a year ago when they helped me start the Gifts Galore shopping, and aren’t I glad they remembered me fondly?
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