Breaking Up

This may sound crazy, but I am breaking up. Not with Raul, but with Wal-Mart! I am tired of going there in a great mood and leaving in such a horrible mood.

Yesterday was the final straw for me! I went for some groceries. It wasn't the busiest time of day either. But I stood in line for 45 minutes. And only 1 person was checked out. In 45 minutes, 1 person! I couldn't believe it! There was only 1 register open too! With at least 12 people in line. I can't believe it! The entire time, the manager stood there talking to another cashier. Not a care in the world!

I finally got frustrated and left my basket. My ice cream had already melted and everything! I drove down the road to Albertson's. I actually saved money and bought more food! Isn't that crazy? I was in line, maybe 2 people were in front of me. And they opened another register to check me out. I was very impressed. More so when I looked through their weekly sale paper.

From now on, I am going to Albertson's for groceries. I will probably do the rest of my shopping at Target. There is one near the Hobby Lobby that I go to. To be honest, I am usually at Hobby Lobby once a week anyway. It is a 20-30 minute drive from our house. Depending on the traffic. But I would rather do that, and pay a few cents more, per item, to get decent service.

I just can't stand Wal-Mart anymore! Especially since they don't sell craft supplies any more. I'm sorry, but a quarter of an aisle of yarn, a half an aisle of scrap booking supplies, and an entire aisle of fake flowers is not a craft department!

I figure if there is anything else we need during the week, like soap, shampoo, or deodorant, we can go to Walgreen's. Which is next to Albertson's. I just can't believe how bad Wal-Mart has gotten. And how they just don't care either! It is so sad. I'm sad to break up with Wal-Mart, but it's for the best! ~Kate the Great

Makeup Fun at Walgreen's

OK, I wasn't going to post this until tomorrow. But Raul is playing his Xbox. And I am not going to get any sleep until he comes to bed. He gets a little into it! So here is Josie and I's makeup shopping at Walgreen's!!!

Josie and I met for dinner tonight. We decided that we would go to Panda Express. I was really wanting some noodles! After we ate, we debated where we were going to go shopping. We really didn't want to go to Wal-Mart to pick up a couple of cards. Instead, we went to Walgreen's. My big sis wanted to look at some makeup while we were there. I think L'Oreal was having a sale. But don't quote me on that.

Instead, Josie and I got lost in the makeup aisle! We sat and looked at so many products!!! Things that people have been recommending to us. Well, after almost an hour and a half, I settled on 5 products. Jos also had a handful of makeup!

First up, I bought 3 Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascaras. Because they are discontinuing the brand after New Years. But I am already having trouble finding them in the stores! This is my all time favorite mascara. I don't know what I am going to do when I can't find it anymore!



Next, I bought a CoverGirl Wetslick in Watermelon. I have a few of these. But I had never seen the watermelon before. I liked the color. And the smell reminded me of summer. I like watermelon!

I also bought a CoverGirl eyeshadow quad in Drama Eyes. I have heard a lot of good things about this. Lola was showing me how to do a smokey eye with this the last time I seen her! I just had to buy it when I saw it. Maybe I can recreate the look too!

Next I found this Almay Intense i-Color for Hazel eyes. I have been wanting to try this for a while. I am not good with eyeliner, so I didn't bother with that. And I already have a favorite mascara. So I just bought the eyeshadow. The colors are really pretty and neutral.

Lastly, I bought a Neutrogena blush in Fresh. Jos has this. I want to say it is the only blush that she uses. And I like the way she looks with it on. It just gives her a very natural look.



That was my part of the makeup shopping. Maybe Jos will post a blog on the stuff she bought. But I am excited about our little impromptu shopping spree! I picked up some things that I have been wanting to try out. I am lucky to have a sister like Jos. Who is patient with me. And answers all my makeup questions, no matter how dumb they must sound! ~Kate the Great