Such A Deal!
I took the kids to the 99¢ Store to let them pick out two cheap, break-on-the-first day toys and ended up finding a diamond in the rough. On Aisle 4, incognito between fingernail clippers and a shower cap, was a beauty tool that has revolutionized my life. This small, über-magnified mirror blows away the big expensive one I bought from Restoration Hardware when my eyes started going bad three years ago. My cheap little find (fits in a make-up bag!) means Ethan no longer has to wipe mascara from under my eyes (or above them, for that matter) because I can’t see the smudge. And the mirror enlarges any hateful, manly stray hairs so much that eradicating them is a cinch (note: I am not admitting to having stray hairs on my face but just saying that if I did, I would now be able to see them).
Think Big!
There is only one problem with the best 99¢ Store buy ever. The little mirror also magnifies all the things you can’t change: the new freckle from not wearing enough sunscreen during a run, the wrinkle in my ear lobe (I am NOT kidding), and my one white eyelash all show up bigger and badder than I might like. But still, I like this mirror so much that I plan to go back and buy four more, slapping their suction cups to the wall of every room with decent light. Because while reality might indeed bite, I do need to see what I’m dealing with.
Cheap And Easy
Get me a few too!! Hugs!!
Ha! That is too funny! I was in Los Angeles last week visiting my mom and she insisted that we go to the 99 cents store in her neighborhood. I told my kids to get their back-to-school supplies. They obliged, and I ended up spending $17 bucks for both of them! Love that store! Need to find one in CT!
My favorite new thing is this silicone chest pad that you put on at night so you don’t wake up with a bunch of wrinkles. It’s amazing. Now if they can come up with a full body one!
XO
shit.. where did you get it? i need one SO badly! do tell….. xoxo
I have 3 of these “diamonds” and I paid $10 for each. You got the best deal! They are truly wonderful, even though they show you ALL the issues with your skin. Thanks for the tip on where to get the really good deal! Warning: you will not be able to live without this once you start! …xoxo
you got me one too, right??
Ho Ho Ho!!! I must have 5 of these…including in my car…….Scary…….I almost had a heart attack when I saw that first little tiny black disgusting hair poking out from my chin…..PLUCK……..Wait till you hear what I did yesterday…..Look for email……Love you
Suz, this is a delightful story. Clever, funny, yes, and “deep.”
Tante Heide