Sweet and Simple

Oh the joys/pains of being on a budget!!  I am determined to lower our credit card debt...and the best way to do that is work what you got.  I paired this striped shirt with this pink skirt for a sweet little outfit to take the kiddos to the library.  I thought it made me look smart, young, and yet still conservative enough for being a mom.  I mean...you don't want to be wearing your sexy outfit to the library, right?  Lots of disapproving eyes from behind horned rimmed glasses if you know what I mean. And I desperately need to get a new pair of gold flats....any suggestions peeps?

Colorful Casual

It's officially summer here in my household!  All the kids school and activities are done for the year, and the only thing between here and September is the beach, the pool, and swimming lessons!  Wahoo!  So how do I entertain the kiddos during the day now that they are home with me all day everyday?  By taking self portraits and giving them the remote of course....

Leopard and Lace

There were a couple cool days a few weeks back (yes....I'm that behind on posting.  Don't judge!) and I had to dig through my closet to find a cardigan.  Even after 7 years here, I still haven't gotten the hang of putting clothes away for the season...I always seem to do it too early or forget about it entirely.  I think this was actually just a lazy day...but I felt like getting a little fancied up.  Fancied up for a lazy day....not like prom dress fancy.  The leopard cardigan did just the trick, and kept me warm!

Don't blink....you might miss me...

Movie Night

Can I tell you how excited I was when my neighbor (the one who hosted my birthday party) said "I have free movie tickets...wanna go see The Hunger Games?"  I almost threw up.  I just finished reading all 3 books, literally in 3 days (I couldn't stop) and have been bugging the husband to take me to see the movie NOW.  It's probably best he didn't go, though, because 1) he probably would have fallen asleep since we could only go at 9:00 at night, 2) he wan't into it as much as me because he didn't read the books, and 3) He would see me oogling a 19 year old Josh Hutcherson....I can't help it...I got attached to the character.  That's not too bad, right...a 12 year age difference...no...that's not too bad.....I act like I'm 18 anyway...so it all works out....

Side note: You know your house looks really bad when you and your husband can't find an area to take a picture without crap in the background.

The Deets:
Shirt: Old Navy
Vest: Forever 21
Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Madden Girl...from Macys

Time Alone

I actually got to spontaneously run to the mall for a little alone time.  We have a couple events coming up such as my Sister in Laws 40th birthday and a wedding, so I needed to go by myself to concentrate.  Craig wasn't fully mad about this outfit, but I like to go shopping in things that I can easily get on and off, and since I am on somewhat of a time clock, shoes I can run in!  There's a tank under here which makes for easy slipping on and off of cardigans, and this oversized sweater keeps its shape as I pull things on and off.  I get so peeved when I am trying on clothes and the stuff that I came in with gets all stretched and out of shape.   So, end result....I came home with nothing.  Because you never find what you're looking for when you're looking for it, but it was a nice break nonetheless!

The DEETS:
Sweater: Express
Tank: Old Navy
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Target

So Crazy Casual

The weather is PERFECT in New Jersey right now for all the outdoor projects that having been piling up at my house.  And it's fantastic for running around outside with the kiddos...so what does one wear for playing, running, pulling weeds, power washing patios, and spontaneous trips to Target/Costco/Wegmans?  The most comfortable outfit ever.  No...this is not high fashion...today this is FUNctional!

{I seriously love the small but pose....}

ALL ABOUT FUN IN THE SUN TODAY!!!!!  Hope you all are having fun too!

PS: yes...washing the patio is fun to me...I am a weirdo....