Well, things are changing around here!

I think it will be for the better.  Jake thinks so anyway!  I have been looking, not seriously mind you, for a job the past few weeks.  Actually it's hasn't even been that long.   Last Tuesday after Bailey got her braces on we were at the mall because I needed fleece and that's where our new Joann's is.  I wanted to go into Macy's to look around and I saw that they were hiring so I picked up the little card with the job description on it and a web address to apply online.  What could be easier?  Applying for jobs online is always so much easier than going in and hand filling out an application.  So, where I remembered on Thursday morning I applied for the 2 openings that they had there, ventured over to Target.com and filled out an application there and then one at Walgreens.com.  The next day I got an email from Macy's saying that I didn't meet the qualifications of what they were looking for or whatever and so I just figured, oh well at least I tried.  Then about an hour later I got another email to go online to schedule an interview time.  Apparently I was qualified for one of the 2 positions that I applied for.  So, long story shorter, I went in for my interview this morning and he offered me the job provided that my background check comes back okay!  I haven't had so much as a ticket since 1993 so I don't think that I will have any problems.  It's for a receiving/merchandising position and it's perfect since the hours are 6am-2pm.  Jake will have to get up and get the kids off to school, but I will be home before they are every day so that's a plus.

So, what does this mean for Pink Punk Boutique?  I am not sure right now.  For the time being I am going to continue to take orders and see how it goes.  If you are a regular customer you will notice that I have done some major house cleaning in the store.  I took out a lot of stuff, mostly things that aren't big sellers, but I did take out all the add-ons like the logo embroidery, appliques, etc....  Since I have to take the embroidery out to be done, I just don't know how much time I will have once I start working so I am not going to offer that at all now.  I am going to see how many hours I will be working and go from there.  I will say this though, I will probably be limiting the number of orders I take, especially as we get closer to the holidays and I will shut my store down for a couple weeks again like I did last year.  So, if you are thinking of giving the gift of Pink Punk Boutique this year you need to start thinking about what you want and start getting your orders in right away.

Here are a couple things I have finished up in the past little bit.

A couple of Coupon Clutches

A double sided photo prop quilt

 An Izzy Purse and matching accessories

 A Laptop Messenger Bag, Laptop Sleeve and accessories

I have also been doing some couponing but not extreme in the least!  I have been saving at least 25% on my groceries which for me is a win.  I am saving more on non food items though and slowly building up some stock in HBA items and cleaning supplies.  Here is a shot of some of the free stuff I got last week while shopping.  All were free with coupons.

 
I have also been doing a lot of freebie signups on the internet and TONS on Facebook.  It's amazing the stuff you can get for free online by just filling out a simple form!  I started filling them out about 5 weeks ago and I am just now starting to see them in my mailbox.  Here is what I have gotten in the past week...A couple of samples, but I also got a full size Duck Brand Packing Tape with the pink and black zebra print and a BIC Atlantis pen.

Well, I have to get these kids off to bed so I can watch some more Lost Girl Season 1 while I wait for Season 2 to start on Sunday!   Have a great evening!