Yipee!

Labor Day: a federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September, a day off for the working citizen! woo hoo!

40 Hour Week
There are people in this country
who work hard every day
Not for fame orfortune do they strive
But the fruits of their labor
are worth more than their pay

And it's time a few of them were recognized
Hello Detroit auto workers,
let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week fora livin',
just to send it on down the line
Hello Pittsburgh steel millworkers,
let me thank you for your time
You work a forty hour week for alivin',
just to send it on down the line
This is for the one who swingsthe hammer,
driving home the nail
Or the one behind the counter,
ringing upthe sale
Or the one who fights the fires,
the one who brings the mail
Foreveryone who works behind the scenes
With a spirit you can't replace with no machines
Hello America,
Let me thank you for your time.

Song lyrics from the country group Alabam's song 40 Hour week.

If you put in your 40 hours already this week, here's to a super duper fun 3 DAY WEEKEND!!

ENJOY!

Can you feel it?!

The lazy days of summer are screeching to a halt around here. School is back in session and the nights are cool enough to turn off the A/C. Don't you love that feeling when it's cool enough to pull your quilt up over you nose?!

This cooler weather has inspired A LOT of people to clean out their closets! We even had to add a rack to the Large/X-Large section. I've heard this comment "wow you have so much cute stuff right now" more than once last week. Even my picky daughter Ashley was raving about our current selection, and she spent all of her store credit on stuff for back to school. Yes, I'm a mean mom, I make her pay full price. Hey, she gets first pick, and I'm trying to raise a responsible young adult!

Football season started last week, unfortunately our hometown KV Kougars lost the "Cracker Barrel" to the Rennselaer Bombers. We've decorated our window to show our support of the team, and the mannequins will be dressed in red all week long. Shop SP on game day Fridays where anything red is 25% off. Be true to you school now....and let your colors fly.....the Beach Boys

Good luck on Friday boys!

It's back to school time and that can only mean one thing...

DRAMA!

No matter how hard you try to hide, it seems like drama will always find a way into your life. It doesn't matter what the situation, and who is involved, people's feelings get hurt and it disrupts your life. What I'm trying to say is, "DRAMA STINKS!!"

I found an article on drama and how to deal with it, I thought I would share, especially with you teens who are heading back to school, otherwise known as Drama Central!

http://www.helium.com/items/211520-drama-and-how-to-deal-with-it

Even as a grown up, I've found myself in the middle of some drama lately, and after getting all upset over it at first, and letting it get to me, I finally have to do what the article says and not let it rule my life.

Happy Back to School to all my friends from SmartyPants. May your year be drama free!

And the winner is...

Girl on the right, Shayla Recker is the winner of our most recent drawing for a

giraffe print duffel bag

CONGRATS SHAYLA!!

Crazy Ridiculous Savings!

That's what's up at SmartyPants for Saturday August 9, from 8-10 AM

~**~CRAZY RIDICULOUS CLEARANCE ~**~

Saturday is the Town and Country Festival in downtown DeMotte Indiana, including the parade which comes straight down Halleck Street starting at 10:00 AM.

Come out early, get your lawn chairs all set up in front of SmartyPants, and then head on over for ridiculous savings:

TANK TOPS $1.00

SHORTS $1.00

T-SHIRTS $2.00

CAPRIS $2.00

JEANS $3.00

We know how you guys love to dig thru our bins, so we are busy slashing prices and filling them up with cool stuff at el cheapo prices.

And, don't get me started on all the new stuff we've been putting out for Back To School! My tagging gun is practically wearing out. Great stuff is coming in every day, American Eagle hoodies, Abercrombie t-shirts, and some nice guys stuff too, button ups from Hollister and more!

So set your alarm, no shower necessary, just be the first to dig thru the bins to find the best bargains!

See you all there!