I took a little break from blogging the past couple of days. I know Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, but it is the one day I never shop since I save big all year round.  Plus, I can do without the shopper madness and the crowds.  I personally enjoy shopping right when the store opens to avoid crowds.  I prefer to shop with just me and the overnight team.  This way I can concentrate, get in and get out.  I know the deals are in abundance during this season, but I will only post the ones that I think will be of value to you.  Also be sure to “like” The Limerick Lane on Facebook because I offer lots of freebies there.

In other news, I went to a taping of the Martha Stewart Show a couple of weeks ago. 

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Of course I arrived to the taping about 20 minutes late.  (I can never get any where on time.) Actually it ended up being perfect timing because I didn’t have to stand in line in the rain.  The check in process was quick and simple.  I just had to show my ID.  I went through security check and was herded into a waiting room.  [FYI: Cameras are allowed in the studio.] We didn’t have to wait too long to enter the set.

Martha’s set is beautiful. She has a real kitchen and greenery. The show wasn’t anything different from what you have seen on television.  There wasn’t any excitement like you see on Oprah.  I did get to see the Martha that Cybil Sheppard portrayed in her biopic. She went off a little bit on her staff because they couldn’t find some information she asked for in a timely fashion. That was funny.  Thank god for Joey the warm up guy. He kept the audience entertained during the breaks.  Otherwise I would have fallen asleep.  Joey gave out prizes to audience members between takes.  I was determined to get a prize, but he wasn’t trying to look my way.  So I finally started chanting “Joey, Joey, Joey” and the rest of the audience joined me.  Joey loved it and gave me a nice Martha Stewart Paint Set.

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The paint set I won from Joey the warm up guy.

Martha StewartHere is the proof that I was there.

I did get to leave with a wonderful gift certificate from one of the vendors on the show and a bag full of goodies.  If you are ever in the NYC area, sign up for tickets to the Martha Stewart Show.  It won’t eat up your whole day and you may leave the show with some awesome goodies.