Recent Purchases That I LOVE!!

I wanted to share some recent purchases that I love with y'all. No I didn't get any of these for free. I just really do like them!!

First up, have you been to Hobby Lobby lately? They have really stepped up their game!! I will say that its a little sad to see them almost copying some of the small businesses that I love so much, but I do love the cheaper price. I got this sign and its perfect. Its hanging on the stairs near our front door. 

Next up, we have the Chuck Taylor "shoreline" sneakers. I have the regular ones but these are slip on and much more comfy. Get them here.

Madewell Whisper T-Shirt

I first bought this in white but immediately went back and purchased the black and red ones too!

These fringe hoop earrings are so cute and go with everything! Get them here.

When I saw these shoes, I knew they would be perfect for our Disney trips. 

 

I also got this adorable shirt from etsy.

This is my newest necklace that seems to go with everything! Find it here. 

I have been asked a lot where I got the tassel on my bag that I carry a lot. Its from Thailand and you can get it on etsy. I will say that its important to request what color elephant you want and also what color you want the tassels to be. Find it here. 

Happy Shopping!!

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Back to School With Carter's

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carter’s. I received a complimentary gift card to facilitate my review and thank me for my participation.

Yes. You read that correctly! I got hooked up with a Carter's gift card to go "back to school" clothes shopping for Sally. Carter's is one of my favorite kids stores so I was pretty excited to get to shop for free!

Sally started preschool this week so I knew it was time to get some back to school clothes that are not only totally cute but also durable and can stand up to all the playing she will be doing. 

I am so thankful to Carter's for giving me this opportunity. Not only did I get to pick out fun, new, colorful outfits for Sally but this was also her first "big girl" shopping trip. I really talked it up so she was pretty excited to go shopping with Mommy. I told her she was going to help me pick out some cute clothes. 

One thing I really love about Carter's is that the clothes are super affordable...especially with all the sales and coupons! Carter's always has a huge assortment of colorful and easy outfit sets, coordinated collections and ready for play shorts and tees for babies and kids. 

Sally was so excited to go shopping! 

Of course she wanted to carry the bag around! 

I loved seeing all the fresh styles for fall! The colors are so

 modern and happy!

I loved seeing the Halloween stuff that they had out!

These dresses were super cute!! Perfect to wear now but they will also look precious this fall layered up with a denim jacket and boots. 

Sally thought she needed some socks ;)

We got a whole bag full of stuff. Sally wanted to carry it out to the car.

Here is what we got:

A super cute red/coral dress

A precious floral dress...these seem to be so on trend right now.

I just about died when I saw this dress with the colorful and modern llama necklace...yes you read that right...they had a llama necklace!! Of course we had to get that. We love accessories in this house!

Of course we had to get pajamas. Sally needs a good night sleep before her busy days at school.

These princess ones are so, so cute!!

I also thought she probably needed these skeleton ones..perfect for Halloween!

Here she is trying on her outfits at home.

Carters has a great Labor Day Sale going on now through Sept 7. Its 50% or more off the entire store!! They also have several doorbusters: $12 for a 5 pack bodysuit, $9 for 2 pack of pants and $10 Turn Me Around sets. 

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Carters offers clothing in sizes newborn up to size 8 and shoes up to size 3y.

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Five On Sunday: Consignment Sales and a Fun New Bag!

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I hit up Kidstown Consignment Sale last week and wanted to share my finds. 

Two pairs of ruffle pants and a cute owl outfit. 

Cute top/leggings set, Christmas dress and elephant pajamas

Bird dress and Christmas pajamas

Ballerina dress up outfit

I also got a few games, some sea creature toys, a few dvd and My Little Ponies. 

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I picked up this wooden caddy at Goodwill about a year ago. It was an ugly wood color so I spray painted it white and then made it into an art center for Sally. 

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Halloween is just around the corner friends. I fell in love with this countdown calendar and knew I needed to add it to our Halloween festivities. I can't wait to fill it with fun little treats for Sally to open each day leading up to the big day.

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I got some sad news from a family member yesterday so please keep our family in your prayers. I listened to my favorite hymn about 5 times this morning.

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I have been looking for the perfect black and white striped bag and I finally found it  here. 

I also ordered the cutest elephant charm from Thailand to hang on it.

Hope everyone has a great week. Our local schools start tomorrow and I am once again reminded how blessed I am to be able to stay home with my girl another year.

Estate Sales and Thrift Shops

Sally goes to MDO two days a week. I use those days for cleaning, running errands....but lots of times, you can find me hitting up my favorite thrift shops or attending Estate Sales. The week before Christmas I hit the jackpot! I hit up a local Estate sale and was one of the first people in line. I knew exactly what I wanted (I had seen preview pics online). I headed straight for the back and my jaw just about hit the floor when I saw all of the vintage holiday goodness!

Check out my finds:

Vintage Halloween decorations. I plan on hanging these up next year! Some of them are a little broken, but that's ok. Im still on the search for vintage Halloween cupcake picks.

 

I also scored a vintage Strawberry Shortcake towel and a whole box of vintage Christmas tags and stickers. I got the vintage Santa mugs and the white Pottery Barn mugs at Goodwill on the same day. The vintage metal elephant toy and old Christmas lights were also a great find!

I love a good vintage BINGO game so I had to snatch this one up. I had also been looking for old Christmas lights that I could put in a jar. This box was perfect!

I loved this box of little vintage ornaments! I got the deer at Goodwill for $2.

These were my favorites...a whole box of vintage reindeer and Santas, a vintage elf and a whole box of vintage ornaments for my collection...LOVE!

I think I spent $15 on everything so I was super excited!

Recent Purchases :)

Y'all I have been in a buying mood lately and the deals have been coming! I am so excited about these recent purchases I have made for Sally to wear next summer. 

Random Thoughts on a Tuesday

I ordered this dress for Sally from a Facebook co-op. It may be her birthday dress...or I may just use it as a everyday dress. Either way, its precious!

I finally was able to get a Sweet Honey dress for Sally. The carting is crazy but my cousin, Meredith, got it for us last week while we were at swimming lessons. I am so excited!

Joe has started making these arrows and is selling them. They are $15 and $12 :) Let me know if you want one. We havent figured out shipping yet...so local only for now.

It makes my heart sad, but I am selling Sally's bedding. I am asking $300 and that includes the bumper, skirt and 2 changing pad covers. Let me know if you are interested.

We are also selling our queen size Pottery Barn duvet cover. We got a king size bed, so we had to size up. Its the Sienna and is on sale online for $109, so I am asking $60.

On a thrifting adventure last week, I found this old school chalkboard for $10. I have no idea where I am going to put it, but I knew I NEEDED it :)

How cute are these lace shoes from wal-mart? I have been wearing them everywhere!!

This was a craft I did last week. Its an oatmeal container covered with scrapbook paper. It makes the perfect headband holder!