I love sales. For me, there is nothing more gratifying than getting something for less than I "should" be able to. It's like a legal version of stealing. Being honest with my sale addiction, I wanted to share a website that is like my crack:
Earlier this year, I snagged a Sugoi Response Jacket, which retails for $125 for just $45! And I got free shipping because they incorrectly advertised that the jacket came with a hood. Their customer service was incredible and I don't run without this jacket. It's logged hundreds of miles with me in cold, snow and wind and has been very good to me. I plan to bring it to Antarctica for the marathon.
Not only do I love Steep and Cheap, I also love their partner sites Chain Love for biking equipment and accessories, Tramdock for skiing and snowboarding and Whiskey Militia for.... well, Whiskey Militia is a site I'd use if I had a 14 year old nephew who snowboards. I lack such a nephew, so I rarely use the site. I also don't bike or ski regularly enough to benefit from frequenting the other sites. However, Steep and Cheap recently updated their format so that the current deals for the above websites are shown on Steep and Cheap's sidebar. While checking Steep and Cheap today, I stumbled upon an awesome deal on Tramdock. A Smartwool long sleeve v-neck shirt for $25 ($29 and change with shipping)!
This bad boy retails for $60 and the retail gods smiled on me because I was looking for a Smartwool shirt online today, just hours before. I should also mention that I love Smartwool.
Their cuffed beanie has kept me warm in many very cold, snowy and/or icy runs. Even when it gets wet it keeps me warm and doesn't stink. The only thing that could be better is if it had a hole for my ponytail so I don't look like a man when I'm out on runs. Yes, I know Nike makes beanies with ponytail holes. But I love Smartwool (their socks are awesome, too). And I got it on sale at REI. Speaking of sales at REI, they're having one now. I looked around for some deals and was able to snag an IllumiNITE jacket for $25. Yes, you read that right. $25 with free shipping to the store and it retails for $85.
If you're not familiar with IllumiNITE, they have some awesome illumination technology that makes the jacket look normal during the day, but is super reflective at night:
So, having been inspired by an acquaintance who has her own frugal fashion blog,, I thought I would make my own Active version. Enjoy!
