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By Claudya

Funny San Francisco Latina Blogger

March 30, 2010 Claudya Martinez

Shopping and Me

Something I haven’t shared with you before is how much I like to shop. Or technically how much I used to love to shop. Before I became a mother, shopping was something I did a lot of on a regular basis. I am a gifted shopper. Or shall I say I was a gifted shopper. I could find just about anything for prices you wouldn’t believe, but there was a hidden cost and I paid for it with time. In order to find great deals, I had to spend a great amount of time looking. Most of my shopping did not involve actual buying, it involved looking because great deals do not lay around waiting to be found.  Nowadays, I don’t have the time, I’m tired, I’m busy, and I’d rather do something else.

Imagine how excited I was to be contacted by CSN Stores and asked to do a review of one of the many products they carry. It’s like shopping without having to leave the house! I wasn’t familiar with CSN stores and I was surprised to find out that they consist of over 200 stores. That’s a lot of products. I enjoyed looking over their kids beds because Put Pie is getting too big for her crib. I really like the one pictured below because storage space is at a premium in San Francisco.  The best part is that shipping is free on this bed! I hate trying to buy things online only to find out I can’t afford the shipping.

Guess, what I decided to review? Something totally practical that will help us save money.

Yup, Kinetic Go Green Storage containers! We need to save money and one of the ways we do this is by packing my husband’s lunches for work, but he hates using plastic containers because they leach chemicals and we don’t have any good glass containers. Can’t wait to get them! I’ll let you know what we think.

 

 

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  1. blankwhendidibecomemymom says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:16 am

    Good for you! Taking lunch really does save so much money in the long run.

    Reply
  2. blankChibi Jeebs says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:18 am

    I'd love to make the move to glass containers, but we can't afford it just yet. Looking forward to your review!

    Reply
  3. blankSurferwife says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:23 am

    Ooooh. I love the city. I haven't been up there in YEARS. I really need to make my way back up north.

    Reply
  4. blankpeelinganorange says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:52 am

    I pack my husband's lunch as well and it's so hard to find things that work. I'm anxious to see how these work out.

    Reply
  5. blankyelena628 says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:58 am

    I can totally relate to disliking plastic containers…but what can I do? I'm a poor college student! I think that for next year I will either invest in some nice glass containers or ask my mom to buy them for my birthday….hehehe 🙂

    Reply
  6. blankEva Gallant says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:21 am

    I was contacted by them as well; haven't yet decided whether to do a review or a giveaway. I'll be anxious to read your review.

    Reply
  7. blanketernallydistracted says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:42 am

    I have those container thingy majiggys all over my house but I always lose the lids… they are expect at separating from their other half. I swear!

    Reply
  8. blankBetty5 says

    March 31, 2010 at 10:38 am

    I got contacted by CSN stores too. But I don´t think they knew I live in Paraguay… 🙂
    I would love to do some shopping there in person! 🙂

    Reply
  9. blankShell says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    So are those glass? My hubby hates plastic containers too. I got some similar ones that are plastic for the kids lunches and love them. These would be awesome! Gonna have to check it out. I wish I liked shopping. I am pretty good at finding bargains online, but hate the real mall thing. Think its all the smelly perfumes and crowds.

    Reply
  10. blankMama Zen says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    My husband takes his lunch, too, so I can't wait to hear what you think of them!

    Reply
  11. blankNezzy says

    March 31, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Woohoo! I can't wait to hear your results. I pack a lunch for my Hubby every blessed work day and go through those plastic baggies like crazy. I'm so looking forward to your review.

    God bless and have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

    Reply
  12. blankKrysten says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I keep telling my hubby that I need to start packing his lunch. He claims he just drinks Mountain Dew. Ugh.

    Reply
  13. blankMeeko Fabulous says

    March 31, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    Can't wait to read the review!

    Reply
  14. blankmacey says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    My hubs is TOTALLY into the glass containers now for his lunch. He's afraid of microwaved cancer and stuff.

    Reply
  15. blankTechnoBabe says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Good for your husband to be chemical conscious and healthy. Three cheers for a smart man. He picked you so that proves it.

    Reply
  16. blankFruitfulvine2 says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    I love that bed especially because of the storage beneath. It's also good to find out that these containers are safe.

    Reply
  17. blankimmyyas says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    That bedding set is AWESOME!!! I used to shop all the time too… I was the Queen of a good deal. Sadly I never hardly get to go anymore : ( LOVE looking online though!!!

    Reply
  18. blankOscar says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Oh boy – Tupperware lunch boxes! It's a turn on for sure!
    Will it keep a beer frech and cold?

    Reply
  19. blankunknownmami says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Hmm, maybe as part of the review I should make him cold beer soup and see how it travels? I'll keep you posted.

    My husband was the one that suggested the glass containers. I'll have to ask him if they are a turn on. Maybe he has a glass fetish.

    Reply
  20. blanksuzicate says

    March 31, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    I love shopping when I score big time! I am known to get great deals. Although I don't like shopping so much for myself unless I'm not having a “fat” day, but I love shopping for others!

    Reply
  21. blankMarcela says

    March 31, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    Congrats on your blogs by latinas award!

    I recently threw (well, actually, recycled) all my plastic containers. All the leeching of chemicals got me scared. Just glass for me. You would be surprised at how cheap glass is.
    I need to blog about my whole experience with this too!

    Reply
  22. blankbrian says

    March 31, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    nice. and free swag never hurts…my wife packs my lunch. she's cool like that.

    so where do i need to send this penny? smiles.

    Reply
  23. blankPiecesofmejen says

    March 31, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    we take lunch to work as well, great idea on these containers.

    Reply
  24. blankNessa says

    April 1, 2010 at 12:35 am

    I'm not much of a shopper. Never was. I just go, do and get done.

    Reply
  25. blankJen says

    April 1, 2010 at 12:46 am

    I hate going from store to store trying to find the best price. I've been researching and shopping online as much as I can.

    Reply
  26. blankCamp1974 says

    April 1, 2010 at 1:16 am

    That bed is adorable. Speaking from experience…keep your sweet ittle girl in her crib as long as possible. Both of my little beasties climbed out of their cribs around 18 months, and naps have never been the same. Sigh.

    Reply
  27. blankSmartBear says

    April 1, 2010 at 3:35 am

    I'm with you…I have no time to shop. Interested in how the containers work out….
    Best,
    Tina

    Reply
  28. blankalexisakamom says

    April 1, 2010 at 4:35 am

    I say getting something that saves money is the best choice!!! Those look great love them!

    Reply
  29. blankKimberly says

    April 1, 2010 at 5:22 am

    Ohhh, I love shopping too. Can't wait to see how you like the containers.

    Reply
  30. blankBetty Manousos says

    April 1, 2010 at 8:05 am

    I find it a great idea for saving some money!

    Reply
  31. blankmelani123 says

    April 1, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    I love the bed. Very practical for storage. I hate shopping…for me for clothes. I love going to Target to get food, toiletries and baby stuff, like diapers. Does this make me boring??? Hope not, but my hubby, he loves to shop! I can find great deals, but it takes time and I have found that Target has way better prices on most food items then the regular grocery store and bathroom stuff is also cheaper there, too, then at the grocery store. Toilet paper and Paper towels come from Costco!

    Reply
  32. blankMaryAnneGruen says

    April 1, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    It sounds good! I love to shop for bargains too. But time is money too. My husband would rather be shot by a firing squad than go shopping. I buy all his clothes because I know what he'd look like if I didn't. LOL

    I've given you another blog award. You've already got this one, but then I think you've got them all! My favorite is the one with the stiletto heel, although my stiletto days are long gone. LOL You don't need to do the whole blog thingy, I just like telling people about your blog.

    Reply
  33. blankRene W. says

    April 1, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    How fun! I love shopping too, but it's a rare thing for me these days… I was thinking about replacing my plastics to make sure they aren't harming us.

    Reply
  34. blankyesthatislovely says

    April 2, 2010 at 1:14 am

    Love the bed. 🙂

    Reply
  35. blankgreeneyedmomster says

    April 2, 2010 at 2:39 am

    I can't wait to hear your review on those!

    That bed is gorgeous!

    I only like thrift store shopping anymore. Walmart and I have a love to save money/hate to go there relationship.

    Hugs!!

    Reply
  36. blankMichelle from Honest & Truly! says

    April 2, 2010 at 3:19 am

    Oooo, I like the glass. I have mostly plastic now but am so afraid of dropping or breaking the glass, so I haven't made the switch yet. I'm sure it'll be coming, and I can't wait to see what you think!

    Reply
  37. blank38traci says

    April 6, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    When he comes home aglow from a wonderful lunch wherein he thought how beautiful his wife is, I think that you will find the glass containers a WONDERFUL choice!
    🙂
    Traci

    Reply

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