Well, unless you live under a rock, you have witnessed the Silly Bandz craze that has swept the schools and pool decks everywhere this summer. Children from the ages of 3 to 33 love these plastic bracelets that come in every shape imaginable. My kids are only 6 and 8 but the older one is realllllly, like OMG, into these bracelets. She counts them, trades them with friends, and piles them so high on her arm that she looks like she is wearing a plastic sleeve. A package of bracelets usually cost between $4 and $5. Hey, that adds up after awhile. So, imagine my glee when I found the knock off version at Walmart for only 2 bucks! They had a bunch to choose from: Alphabet, Animal, Rocker, Fruit, Bugs, Girly Stuff, and even some Sea Creatures. Since my kids are so used to my vehement "no" when they ask to buy more Silly Bandz, they were shocked when I said yes. Throw those fakes into the cart, I said! For $2, who cares if they break? Plus, really, isn't that a rule of fashion? Mix your knock off stuff with your real and no one will ever be the wiser but your wallet. Plus, with the extra money, you can brace yourself for the next trend to come around the corner.
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