Barre3

I love barre type exercises.  I would go to classes but a) they're expensive and b) I'm lazy.  I like having workouts I can do in the comfort of my home when I feel inclined.  Plus it is such a waste of time to commute 30 minute to one hour round trip to go to a class.  Plus I have to pay for parking and often deal with too many students in one class.

I had heard about barre subscription services, but couldn't find one that was affordable and offered variety until now.  I stumbled across Barre3 and I can't wait to try it out.  There are different subscription services, but the cheapest one comes out to $19 / month with access to tons of different online barre classes.  I was sold on that price, but I always love the best deal so I ended up purchasing the 3 Month Basic barre3 Online Kit, which includes an inflatable ball and access to 3 months of online workouts.  With shipping that comes out to $16.41 / month.

If you're interested in barre workouts I would definitely consider this deal since it comes with the inflatable ball.  Generally the equipment you need for barre is a inflatable ball, pair of 1-3 pounds hand weights, and a band for stretching.  But hell, you could use wine bottles or cans in place of hand weights and a towel to help you stretch.

Don't forget to use code "STAFF16" while its available for 35% off your purchase.

There is always an excuse for cake

I get a lot of free samples in the mail and I definitely have a soft spot in my heart for food samples.  I received this sample for POP Works & Company Birthday Cake Popcorn and I had to share it.

This popcorn is out of this world!  It is decadent, rich, subtly salty, and perfectly crunchy.  This remind me of kettle corn all grown up.  And if you love cake, this really tastes like a (crunchy) bite of cake.

I'm a snacker and if you like to snack too I highly recommend this for a sweet treat.  This would also be a lovely gift for the foodie in your life.  Right now you can save 15% on your order through 12/31/2015 with code PINCHPOP15.  Yep, I've already order a box so I can try salted caramel and fudge and cookies and cream!

Enjoy, because I'm going to...

My Necklace That Always Impresses

Do you like my necklace?

Every time I wear this "sapphire and diamond flower necklace" I get compliment after compliment.  I pair it with my (real) sapphire studs and I would like to think it always accentuates my blue eyes.  Yesterday I wore this beauty to clinical / work and my friend's 9 year old asked me why I would wear such a pretty necklace to work?  "What if you loose it?" Duh!  Who wears expensive jewelry to work?  Why do kids always point out the obvious?  Too smart!

This necklace is from Netaya and it is 2 carats of "created blue sapphire gems and cubic zirconias" in sterling silver.  It retails for $39.

Netaya frequently has special discount promotions and today is your lucky day because select items, including this necklace, are 20% off when you use code SPRING20.  That means this beauty is a whooping $31.20.

Pictures do not do this necklace justice.  It is stunning and I promise you people will think you have a small fortune around your neck.  And let them think that, unless you are like me and you have to blab about the fabulous deal you scored.

Happy Friday and happy shopping!

Je adore Adore Me

And let's face it, he does too.

Adore Me is one of my new guilty pleasures (but patience my darlings...one at a time).  So what is this new pleasure of mine?  Well Adore Me is a website that features lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, and robes, which you can buy outright for comparable prices, or you subscribe to their monthly plan and pick out any bra set, lingerie, sleepwear, etc. on the website, regardless of cost, for a flat fee $39.95.  This cost includes shipping and returns.

I first found out about Adore Me through Gilt City, where I got a great deal and was able to buy two items or sets from Adore Me for a steal ($20 each).  The only downside of this deal was that I could not return these items with the Gilt City promotional credit.  So I did what any sensible shopper would do and purchased first through Adore Me's own website  to see if the quality was good and if the bra would actually fit me, because most bras don't fit me.  Valentine's Day was coming up and I bought this little number:

Mandy Unlined

I'm not normally one to wear unlined bras, but this is beyond comfortable, flattering, and offers support for a large chest, while not making my headlights show.  It is the perfect amount of sexy, which still making me feel classy.  I ordered my regular bra and underwear sizes and both fit like they were made for me.  Wife tested, husband approved.

So then I went ahead and used my Gilt City credit to buy another bra and underwear set and pajamas:

Candy Contour

Matilda

Candy Contour bra is being saved for date night and I'm sure it too will be husband approved.  There is something about the vintage bra look that I find terribly sexy.  I'll report back once I try it on, but I'm too comfy in my Matilda pajamas.  The Matilda are soft, comfortable and keep me looking sophisticated while I get my lounge on.  My old target pajamas are going to have to go to donation heaven because these are here to stay and I have my eye on them in blue aka "Justina."  Good thing I have a $15 credit.  Whoop there it is.

The quality of these items seems to be on par with Victoria's Secret.  I can't comment on how these items will hold over the long term as I've only had them for a short period, but the pajamas alone are more substantial than my Victoria Secret pajamas, which are of similar material and style.  I will say that the Mandy unlined bra is more comfortable then any of my Victoria's Secret bras, but then again, Victoria's Secret doesn't target girls that are my size.  I'm normally one that buys Felina bras, but those get very pricey.

With the monthly plan you can:

• cancel at any time
• skip a month as long as you contact Adore Me by the 5th of each month.  If you forget to skip a month by the 5th, however, you get a credit to your account
• get a free item after you purchase 5 items 
• refer friends and receive $15 for each friend that signs up...your friends will get their first set for $20 if they sign up with your referral (you can sign up with mine by clicking here or below)
• shop for lingerie from the convenience and privacy of your home even if you are plus size or have a weird bra size like I do (Adore Me doesn't discriminate)
• take advantage of many specials that Adore Me offers (once again, see below)

I'm giving you the chance to sign up with my referral link and get your first item (bra set, corset, sleepwear, etc.) for $25 and hopefully you will be as happy as I am.  

Additionally, as of today, Adore Me is offering a special.  When you  buy 1 item you get 1 sale item free when you use code 2FOR1.