Karen’s Opinion

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband and I have owned our own business for over 30 years and we are still learning ways to utilize resources when it comes to our industry. I admire businesses who strive for high standards of ecological responsibility and still provide a superior product. That is the standard held by the folks at Ramblers Way Farms. Ramblers Way creates beautiful, comfortable wool apparel from their own sheep raised on their farm in Maine. They also partner with ranches around the United States. These soft, comfortable clothes are beautiful and have been satisfying customers since 1970. I can see why.

When you shop at Ramblers Way you will find the most comfortable worsted wool products that will become your most favorite items of clothing.

If I had $500 to spend at Ramblers Way, I would stock up on their comfortable underwear. They are comfortable and stylish and would hold up far longer than the ones I have. I’d be able to throw away all my holey undies! They are machine washable so that makes them easy to take care of. I like the thought of not having to hand wash my undies any longer.

I would love to buy new exercise clothing. I wear the same two pair of jogging pants and a few t-shirts my daughter has given me as my gym wardrobe. I am embarrassed to be seen by all those cute gym rats. LOL I would love to have a cute yoga outfit like this one.

Not only is it cute, it is sheared-elegance of superfine, 18.5 micron Rambouillet wool that makes one feel sexy even when exercising. This breathable fabric will keep you warm and cool.

Check out Ramblers Way to see many products for men and women.

Fall weather is definitely here in Indiana. I broke down and put my sandals away. It is time to get out the sweatshirts, sweaters and long pants. The trouble is, my fall things don’t excite me. I need some new clothes. I am looking online at my favorite store, Talbots, and I am getting in the mood to change my style! LOL

Okay, let’s say, for the fun of the moment, I received a $500 gift card from my favorite store, Talbots! Here are a few of the items I would buy.

I absolutely love the swanky look of this beautiful sweater. I think it might even be as comfortable as my pajamas! It would definitely be an improvement over my flannel shirt.

Isn’t this a stunning look? I love the way the whole outfit comes together with pieces that look great on their own.

These boots would be the perfect way to complete the outfit.

What do you think of my choices? I always feel refreshed when I get new things to wear. A new wardrobe certainly makes the change in weather a bit more bearable.

Talbots makes me not want to avoid winter! And, speaking of Talbots, be sure to check out their fun red chair confessions series on their new blog. It is very entertaining.

If you remember, I wrote about how I become addicted to shows that show me just enough to lure me in. These cliff hangers grab me! One such “grabber” was the series of videos from Red Chair Confessions. I had a feeling that the addiction in the videos was and addiction to shoes or some type of clothing and I was right! You are not going to believe who sponsored these videos! It was Talbots!

Here is the big reveal:

I remember Talbots from my high school days. I rarely found anything that tickled my teenage fancy. Today however, Talbots is a hip, modern retailer of women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. They have so many classic styles that I know when I buy from them; I will have an item that will not go out of style. Their things are affordable and well made. I love Talbots! Check out their website and let me know in a comment, which item is your favorite.

Go back and watch all the Red Chair Confessions videos now that you know who sponsored them. Knowing the sponsor gives a different spin on each episode. I would have never guessed the sponsor would be Talbots!

I am the world’s most frugal person when it comes to necessities for myself and my home. I know that I go hog wild when I see fabric for a new quilt or purse I want to make but for the basics, let me save money and I am happy. Saving money is why I am such a big fan of using coupon codes from Coupon Chief. By clicking the link at http://www.couponchief.com I can save money and have more money to spend on fabric!

I can save on the new tennis shoes I need desperately by using a Footlocker coupon code. I checked it out and they have a code that can save me 20%! Wowzers! With a savings like that, I can afford to get a Nintendo DS lite. And using the Target coupons I found at Coupon Chief I can save $5 on that purchase too!

Coupon Chief not only has a simple to use website that I can use to find coupon codes for my favorite stores but I can upload my own coupons and set up email alerts for coupons of my favorite retailers. By signing up for the Pays-2-Share Program at Coupon Chief, I can even make money just by uploading coupons and sharing the savings.

Do you think I love Coupon Chief? Yes, I do.

This post was sponsored by Kmart. All the opinions are mine.

All is quiet in our neighborhood. School starts tomorrow. I feel so bad for all the kids who have to leave their lazy days of summer and start another school year. Not that the kids are sad about it. I am always the one who hates routine and early mornings.

The kids that I have talked to are genuinely anxious to begin school again. It is my guess that they are more anxious to get together with friends than they are of hitting the books. They look forward to comparing tales of summer and showing off new shoes and notebooks.

Kmart is bringing back their Bluelight specials in the nick of time! Parents will love the special pricing on everything from men’s athletic basketball shorts for only $3.00, to the almighty required gym shoes. I never could understand the need for a specific pair of tennis shoes for gym but hey, what do I know? At least, with Kmart Bluelight specials pricing, it doesn’t break the bank to get kids outfitted for school. They even help in the supply area with their filler paper 2 for $1 special. I think I may have to check that out and stock up in my office. I have to check out whether they have any inkjet cartridges offered in a Bluelight special. I would camp out at Kmart for that!

I loved the Bluelight specials when my mom would take us to Kmart. If I remember correctly, she stocked up on tape even then! Kmart is going wild with over 40 great Bluelight Specials through the day in their stores. Be sure to check out kmart.com and follow Kmart on Twitter for other great offers.