Internet Shop Girl

Do you follow celeb gossip and fashion? Wish there was a cheaper way to dress like your favorite star? If so, then you need to know about In Style’s online column “Look For Less“. As they see stars out and about in recreatable ensembles, they post them on this page, giving you the original outfit as a reference, and then stores such as “Forever 21″ and “Urban Outfitters” that carry similar items.

Today’s focus? Rachel Bilson. And while I just can’t get behind skinny jeans, I love this casual look! Best part? You can get the whole thing, from the jacket and scarf to the pants and shirt, even down to the shoes, for just about $100!

Oh my lord, this bag is amazing! I wish I’d known about it ten years ago. With tons of organizing compartments and room to stash a book, laptop, or stack of magazines, this bag is the quintessential bag for every working woman! Head on over to the Butler Bag website to check out not only their purses but their bangles and accessories and even their cocktail and “allure” clutches!

The best part of a manicure? The scrub the use to exfoliate your skin. The best kind of scrub is one that not only exfoliates but will also leave your skin feeling super smooth and supple, and I might just have found the motherload. Nettie Scrub was created by Nettie Davis, manicurist to the stars. It’s completely handmade, sold in several stores around California, and now Nettie’s got a website set up so you can order her scrubs no matter what part of the country you live in!

Best part? These scrubs are all natural! Head on over to her website for more details, or her etsy site to purchase some of her scrubs.

Now that Omaha finally entered the 21st century and added an Urban Outfitters to our shopping options, I find myelf on their online store less and less often. I caught wind that some of their items were starting to be made by indie shops, however, and headed over to their site to check it out, where I discovered they’re offering free shipping on orders over $150! Couple that with their “boutique” section of pheomenal dresses, and I can feel myself reaching towards my credit card as I type!

Check out the hits and misses of the SAG Awards over at Celebrity Fashion Watch, and be sure to voice your opinions! There was some great dresses last night!

I will fully admit I’m in love with Target. I love all things available from the store, I love how they bring in select designers to do seasonal collections on their clothes, love their back-to-school section … I just am in love with the Target. The only thing that could eclipse my love for them? If they were to carry yarn and knitting needles.

While they haven’t hopped on board that train yet, they have started to carry Dwell Studio’s baby clothing, accessories and furniture. These understated and modern pieces are so adorable, with the clothing fitting infants to toddlers and the furniture cool enough to use in even an adult’s room.

I’ve got a few baby showers to attend in the near future, so this is perfect timing for me and my love of all things modern! Head on over to Target’s website to check the items out for yourself!

If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet (or if you like to procrastinate like me) I have another hot toy you’ll want to add to Santa’s wishlist.  My three year old son received the Fisher Price Smart Cycle on his third birthday from his grandparents.

I love this toy as much as he does for many reasons.

First, I am finally getting my household chores done.  Whenever I have a pile of laundry to tackle or a bathroom to clean I remind him that he needs to work on his racing skills.   “Jakey…did you beat 48 seconds yet?”  He gets his competitive streak from his mother. =)

I live in Montana where the winters can be brutal.  My kids usually only play outside once or twice per week when winter sets in.   Prior to the Smart Cycle my kids’ winter fitness plan involved jumping on beds and tackling one another.  While I’ve never encouraged my kids to sit in front of the tv while playing video games…I am absolutely thrilled when they “cycle” in front of the tv and play video games.

Finally, the games are simple, inexpensive and educational.   I hate purchasing a product only to realize that I constantly  have to buy additional books, software, etc.. to upgrade it.   My son has had the Smart Cycle for two months now and he has yet to grow tired of the basic cartridge that the product comes with.  Initially I was concerned that the Smart Cycle was more of a racing program than an educational program.   Thankfully, it is both.  I love watching him pedal as fast as he can while he screams out letters of the alphabet.   “I need a C”….”I need a D”…etc.  His letter-recognition skills have improved dramatically since he started playing with this toy.

My only problem with this product is that they didn’t make one for grownups.   Imagine how much easier a workout would be if you could race your kid.  (There’s that darn competitive streak again..).

If you want to learn more about the Smart Cycle features, check out this clip from You Tube.  If you have any specific questions about the product feel free to post it in the comments section and I will do my best to answer it.

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Get 20% Cash Back on Your Entire Order (account credit up to $50) when you pay with PayPal!

Toys R Us just announced that they will be offering 20% Cash Back for PayPal users up to $50.00. 

This is in addition to all of the in-store sales going on such as free shipping for purchases (of certain items) over $50.00.

It looks like a little patience has paid off for PayPal users!  

Happy shopping & don’t forget to share your finds with us in the comments section!

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I refuse to pay full price for anything.  Some would say I am a cheapskate…but I prefer the term "Frugal".

I just spent nearly an hour trying to get a discount on the very last hotel room available over Thanksgiving break in Bismark, North Dakota. 

I am not sure whether I should refer to it as a vacation, or as punishment for moving so far away from my family (they live in Minnesota and I live in Montana).

Regardless, in a last ditch effort to find a "middle of nowhere" hotel discount. I found Ebates.com.

They are currently running a promotion where they are giving away $10.00 gift cards to anyone that joins.  

I just earned a 3% discount on my hotel room, along with a $5.00 joining bonus…plus a $10.00 Target card. 

So, when I factor in my gift card and bonuses my $60+ hotel room will cost less than $40.00.  Now that certainly takes a bite out of the November so-called "vacation" in North Dakota, doesn’t it?

Related Reading: Frugal Mania Blog

I am pretty excited about my new blogging gig for Internet Shop Girl.com  - just in time for the Holidays!

A little about me….

I refuse to stand in checkout lines. 

I will not take my two preschool aged children shopping with me unless I only need a loaf of bread, a container of milk…and a stick of butter.

I will not get up at 4 am for so-called - "door-buster" sales. 

A discounted Polly Pocket set, lounging Elmo doll or Leap-Frog system is not worth a good night’s sleep….no matter how bad my kids want them.

So…that’s me..your Internet Shop Girl in a nutshell.

Are you ready for some steals, deals & splurges?  I am. 

Post your site suggestions, wish lists and requests in the comments section.

Alrighty…enough about me.  I’ve got some shopping & blogging to do….