Retail Therapy

Sciencegal - what do you mean by cancer card? Is there literally a card or did you mean figuratively?  Hope you have the time of your life in St Louis!

No, sorry- it is just a saying we use for justifying buying ourselves things to make ourselves feel better- (as people "play the cancer card" in different situations, etc).



BUT there is a nice post about freebies and discounts for cancer patients on this site- I am going to bump it up to the top/ front page of the posts for you, I have it saved as a favorite.



We have to get SOME perks, right????

This wont work online of course but some girls have written that when checking out they asked the clerk, "Is there a discount for breast cancer patients?" and sometimes the sweet people would put in their codes for their own employee discounts or other unknown web specials.



Can't hurt to ask if you are "out" with your treatment. Mine has to stay in the closet unfortunately due to my job. Only a few friends, my husband, and you all know I have cancer. (hence the cold caps).



Good luck with those discounts!



Renee congrats on the new baby coming to your family- what fun!

It's not shopping, but because I'm

a cancer patient I've gotten 2 really swanky corporate jet trips to NYC (with car service pickup at my door), one mountain retreat, one weeklong beach retreat for my family, all expenses paid, and my son is going to a free weeklong summer camp next month. These are real blessings from using the figurative "cancer card." And the money I save goes right to ... Shopping. :-D

I second that!  Good job using your 'savings,' Michelle!  You knew just what to do!  

Ronda good for you! We MUST have some perks through all of this. I applaud your use of the cancer card, yay. How are you feeling?



Shoe update: I wore the bling shoes out to lunch with hubby today for our two year anniversary, and then he took me to rads so I got to put the tech's eyes out again with the sparkle. They were enjoyed by all. LOL



Globalgirlygirl I remember you said you dont know what is going to match your killer shoes, or what you were going to wear them with. I was thinking that since the chunky plastic jewelry is back in- you could get a necklace to somewhat match the shoes and wear with a little black dress.



AND the attitutude!!

Today I was feeling crappy! Just had my 5th of 6th chemo last week and lots of sinus issues and muscle aches. My kids were both at camp and my hubby says ' go out and go shopping, you will feel better'. So off I went and picked up the cutest sheer floral flowy blouse with a tassle tie at the neck! Between that and an Clartain sinus and I am feeling much better tonight!

My kids LOVE minecraft!

I sure it will! Have a great trip!

Amazon.  I got them the creeper shirt (it was kids sizes which I have trouble finding for them).  just search "minecraft" at amazon.  They have everything!

Thanks

mrenee, me too.  The prime membership has been a godsend during this journey.  I need something, it's easier to just order it from amazon and have it in two days (or next day if I need it quick) than it is to deal with going out to find it locally.  Plus it's easy and fun to order something for a gift.  You know when they are going to get it, don't have to wait a week, and shipping is free.  

And the tattoo will be, bobogirl????

Dragon.  

Excellent shopping, go with the flow!  Good score on bathing suit! 

Ladies, my PET scan last week did not have good results. My pleural effusions are back, tumors getting bigger and hotter, more cancer in my hipbones and doctors were wincing when discussing my fifth rib. So ... I went shoe shopping! I found a pair of Kate Spade shoes, Italian made, on sale for $55. I have no idea what I am going to wear with them, but I'm going to find something. They were purple, how could I say no? I also needed some black heels. I took a pic to demonstrate how to sneak into one's home with 2 new pairs of shoes in one box. ha ha.