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Okay, pretty sure that by hashtagging that, I'm good to go. As a QVC employee--I write product descriptions for them--a benefit is being able to go to the weekly sample sale. Now, for a Cheap Mom like me, the sample sale is like a Holy Grail of sales, up there with Black Friday. So many deals!

Today's find was better than most though. A Barefoot Dreams robe for $6--a savings of almost 96% (although I'm lacking the matching socks). It was love at first sight--me and the robe. It's soft and supple and perhaps one of the most exquisite things I own.

That said, the steeply discounted price makes you start thinking about prices and items differently. What's really worth $150? What's really worth $6? Why do things cost what they do--yes, I know all about supply and demand, but should we actually pay it? And, most importantly, what's going into your Mama Money Bags? That said, it's certainly nice to treat yourself to a bit of luxury now and then, especially when it doesn't really cost all that much.

http://www.qvc.com/Barefoot-Dreams-Cozychic-Inspiration-Robe-with-Socks.product.A293850.html?sc=PSCH
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