Shop till you drop...in your UNDERWEAR!

Hi, my name is Tressa and I have big slight addiction to online shopping. Not only to do I enjoy that knock on the door when a package has arrived (somebody loves me), but mostly I love the thrill of a hunting down a good deal! Yea, I can be that annoying person in the grocery store that only buys something if it is on sale. I recently had to convince myself that it was ok to buy apples even if they were not on sale. Fruit seems like one of the things you shouldn't skimp on because there isn't a great deal to be had! But anyways, we are a family on a budget, and now add in much, much higher medical expenses then we thought and I just can't pay full price for some things. I laugh when I go into a children's clothing store and they only want to give me 50% off. Course, then I think maybe there is a bit wrong with me, perhaps I expect too much. But then I go home, get on my computer and Old Navy is having a Sale. Oh this item is already half off, plus another 25% off and free shipping. Score. You get my point. I do the same thing with Jesse and mine's clothes. 

Anyways, where do you guys benefit from any of this craziness. Well, lately, of course, my obsession has been outfitting with the proper tri, cycling, and running apparel. We pretty much had nothing to start so we have had to get some stuff just to be able to compete. As we started looking around, it became apparent that the world charges you a lot to stay in shape! Dang world! New mission, get us legit gear, at pauper prices. I think I have done a pretty decent job and I don't want to be stingy with my findings so I am going to share in the wealth with you. Now, you may already know of some of these so if you do sorry, you are all knowing and powerful!

• REI Outlet- This was a good place for some discounted gu's and shot bloks but my big finds here were my Bike Computer (half off) and my Zoot Tri Tank that I sported at my tri (spent 32.00 saved 37.00) Of course there was shipping here, which I always HATE!




Shorts from Tri Village. Top from Sierra.


• Tri Village- After searching for tri shorts for Jesse and I, this was the place that had both pairs we wanted, at good prices, with free shipping. Although, part way through I discovered they ran out of my shorts, they fixed the problem by upgrading my shorts and our shipping at no charge. We both got Zoot Tri shorts (The total for both should have been $198, but with no tax, no shipping and extra 10% off, it came to $114!)
• Sierra Trading Post- Probably my new favorite store, ever! I think my Mom has single handily been keeping them in business for years, and now I am doing my part! They have awesome name brand sporting apparel at closeout prices, plus they send you regular coupons for 20-30% off. The worse thing about them is shipping, so try to plan ahead and group as much as possible. Some of my favorite finds...

This Saucony Ultralite Run Culture Jacket (For Men) was $75.00 but I paid $34.26                                                      

                                                                               These Saucony Capris were $50.00 but I paid $21.00

Descente Compression Cycling tights were $100.00, but for me $44.00

And my Skirt Sports Race Belt...only $10.00!

•    Jesse has also gotten a few tops from there and other things here and there. Plus they have shoes! So, yes you may be able to get your favorite shoes at much cheaper prices, but do be careful because things are hit and miss and they disappear quick!

Now here is some REALLY GREAT NEWS for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of trying out Sierra Trading Post yet. If you send me your email address (either in a comment or at my email address if that makes you uncomfortable { tressaabe11@hotmail.com} and I promise not to sell or misuse it in any way) then I can get you a $10 dollar coupon good off of any $30 dollar purchase. Plus if you us this code NRZ73632 you'll get the same savings as me (20% off your purchase!) What do you have to lose. Check them out, get addicted, it's awesome!