FRIDAY FEELING - KIDS EDITION

TGIF!  Do you remember that line up in 90s with Full House, Step by Step, and Boy Meets World - so, so good.  Everytime I see or here TGIF, my mind is drawn back to that magical time of Friday nights, watching my favorite shows in my pre-teens after finishing dance class and enjoying pizza.  I think I'm getting nolstagic because my little girl just turned 4, my son is now 16 months old, and in less than two weeks I'm turning 35!  35!  I can't believe it.  #FridayFeeling

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1.  FAITH IS 4

Faith turned 4 this past Tuesday.  When she came downstairs, I said "Happy Birthday" and she replied, "Does this mean I'm finally 4".  I said "Yes" and she shouted "YAAAY" and jumped up and down.  That kid cracks me up with her enthusiasm for everything.  This year we're doing gymnastics, dance, and giving sports a try with soccer (so far, I'd say that's 50/50 - a bit of a love hate).  I'm excited to see what this year brings and what Faith learns at her new school.  

2.  DEAN IS 16 MO

Dean definitely keeps me on my toes (as discussed in this post) and I'm grateful we invested in our safety measures (my picks here).  The climbing has extended to his high chair, the trash insert, and the dining room chairs.  He has also taken a shine to Faith's Micro Mini Kick Scooter and started to figure out how to ride around on it.  Recently, I found some great deals on shoes at our local Marshalls.  I found a pair of gray velcro Converse seankers and velcro strap Timberland boots for $45 for Dean and while I was there I grabbed a pair of Nike sneakers for Faith at $25.

Below is a round up of some great shoe options that you could buy for your littles.  I can't begin to tell you how great it is to have velcro strap shoes.

3. RAINBOW THEME FOR THE PARTY

Here are some purchases we made to round out decorations for the party room at Faith's birthday celebration tomorrow.

I bought 36 unfrosted cucpakes from Stop n Shop for under $20 - what a deal!  I'm going to buy white frosting, mix it with food coloring, and create something similar to below.

Image via Yum Food and Fun For Kids

We bought the birthday banner and napkins from Target for handing out the cupcakes.  We didn't need to buy any of the other party supplies since they're provided by the venue.

Some Dollar Tree purchases - red, yellow, and blue pom-pom garlands to represent Rainbow Dash's cutey mark and Skittles fun size packs.

4.  RAINBOW DRESS FOR BIRTHDAY GIRL

I'm thinking for Faith's birthday celebration, she could wear something fun and fitting with the theme.  If you've thought about putting together a rainbow themed party or have a nut for rainbows like my daughter, below are some really cute options.  I need to stop by Target today and I'm hoping I can that cute striped number.  If I were closer to a Nordstrom, I wold totally go for Boden dress.

5. ANTI-AGING CREAM

Due to my impending milestone bday, I've been really thinking about trying out an anti-aging cream and see if it helps with my crows feet and forehead lines. Here are a few that are affordable and on the top ten best drugstore retinol creams.

I hope all of you are having a great Friday and an even better weekend!

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FRIDAY FEELING HALLOWEEN EDITION - Inexpensive & Fun Costumes

We're back with #FridayFeeling Halloween Edition.  Are you starting to think about the holiday and what your kiddos will dress up as?  Below are some affordable costume ideas that could be matching mommy & me costumes.  For a majority of these costumes, you could use everyday clothing or buy wardrobe staples as the costume base that your child can wear again.  I'd like to do a follow up post on daddy & me costumes that could extend into a full family theme.  I was going to do it as one big post and majorily ran out of time (maybe because I was fixated on boots yesterday).

Mommy & Me Costume

1.  Witch

Spend $10 on accessories and invest in a black dress that you can wear for other ocassions.

Mommy & Me Witch Costumes by mbcandacejean featuring cotton dresses

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Throw on some knee high socks to liven up your look more.

2. Little Red Riding Hood

Mommy & Me Little Red Riding Hood Costumes by mbcandacejean featuring a short lace dress

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My Mommy outfit totals under $75; girls' outfit totals $38.  My thought with the men's blanket scarf - it would be large enough to drape over your head to serve as the hood.  Rather than buying a red cape (I found a couple on Etsy under $50) that you might not wear again, buy a blanket scarf that you'll get plenty of wear out of and it's only $22!  The red sweater cape by Target's Genuine Kids Oshkosh line is so stinking cute.  I have it on good authority my mom got this as a birthday present for Faith and I'm pretty excited to see it on her.

3.  Dorothy

Mommy & Me Dorothy Costumes by mbcandacejean featuring red sneakers

// 1 - $34.50, 25% off SHOPNOW // 2 - $7 // 3 - $9.99  // 4 - $15.99 //  5 - $42, extra 15% off // 6 - $29.95 //

The only thing that I don't see as a practical investment are the glittery ruby red shoes.  But, at $30 that's not too shabby in terms of a price tag on extraneous stuff you'll never use again.  Although you could both totally rock your ruby red glittery shoes during the holidays.

4. Princess / Queen / Lady

Mommy & Me Princess Costumes by mbcandacejean featuring lovers friends dresses

// 1 - $10 // 2 - $5 // 3 - $49 // 4 - $19.99 // 5 - $37, 40% off site // 6 - $19.99 //

These dresses and headband are a bit of a stretch for us moms, BUT, if you plan on going to King Richard's fair for family fun (check out this post), then you could totally reuse it.  The dresses are a bit racier than I'd normally wear, but I think I could totally rock the black lacy number at a wedding.  Now if someone could get married, I've totally justified it.

For the little girls' dress up, the Belle princess dress is already in Faith's closet (you saw her in it here) so it would cost me $5 to complete her costume.  The second dress option she'd love since it's a rainbow dress.

5. Hogwarts wizard

Mommy & Me Hogwarts Wizard Costumes by mbcandacejean on Polyvore

// 1 - $16.99 for all 4 // 2 - $3.99 // 3 - $16.99// 4 - $21.99 //

So this is the only costume that doesn't involve buying some clothing staple.  But you can get the Hogwarts wizard accessories you need for under $30.  Then you can wear whatever you feel like underneath as long as it's white top and black bottoms.

What are your go to costumes for Halloween?  Do you already have your Halloween costumes planned?

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FRIDAY FEELING PICKS

Here is the second installment on my new weekly series to cover my top style, home decor, and sales picks from the week to inspire some weekend shopping.  Below are 5 things are my radar from exploring Pinterest, Bloglovin', browsing at +T.J.Maxx, and online sales.  #FridayFeeling

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1. FALL JACKETS

I saw this amazing jacket on Blaire Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific and instantly fell in love with the style.  However, it is crazy *ss expensive so only in my wildest dreams if Nordstrom was sponsoring me and wanted to give me this Red Valentino jacket, I'm not gonna lie, I'd take it.

Image via Atlantic-Pacific

Good news is - the adorable dress that you're catching a glimpse of with the tie neck is affordable at $79 by Wayf.

Image via Nordstrom, buy here

For Mom - Scallop hem jackets

For Faith - Peplum jackets

So I was online browsing for toddler girl fall styles, specifically looking for boot recommendations.  I came across this picture and LOVED everything about this outfit.  (If you have boot recommendations - send them my WAY!! Please - I'd be so grateful.)

Image via Where to Get 

 Who knew that some of Kardashian Kids clothing line was cute?  This is a jacket by the brand sold at Toys R Us, but is no longer available.  Below are a round up of cute, similar shape jackets that will look adorable on your little girl for the fall.  I love how the jacket flares out, which would look great with a flouncy empire waist dress or skirt.

For Dean - Bomber jackets

I don't feature things for Dean as often as I do Faith - sorry about that - but I think you can understand that I'm drawn to girls' clothing more.  I think a bomber jacket would be great for fall, especially with a hoodie layered underneath to provide extra warmth.  The first jacket is my absolute favorite.  I was able to find this outfit set at +Marshalls for $19.99, but even at $40.50 it's a great deal when you thrown in thhe corduroy pants and t-shirt.  It totally brings me back to Top Gun.

2.  PLAID BUTTON DOWN

How cute is this plaid shirt worn by Katey on Two Peas In A Blog?

Image via Two Peas In A Blog

The shirt is by +LOFT  and they are having 40% off sale on everything until tomorrow morning.  Take advantage and get this shirt for $35.70.

My friend Jill also made me aware that +Gap  is going to have a new collaboration coming out with Pendelton.  As part of that collaboration, they are incorporating plaid wool into denim jackets and created a plaid baseball hat.  I can't find a picture, but keep an eye out.  The two pieces I saw on their yesterday looked wicked cute.

3. SMOCKED DRESSES

Does anything else need to be said?  Smocked neckline, corduroy material, little embroidered prints - so, so, so cute.  These dresses would be great for fall and spring.  

4. CHOKERS

With talk of plaid flannel baseball caps, I thought I'd talk about another 90s trend that's making a comeback - the choker. The nice thing about this trend - you can find some really stylish, cheap options. +Nasty Gal, +American Eagle Outfitters, and +ASOS have some great under $20 ones available.

5. PUMPKIN SPICE

I know this isn't style or home decor related, but I'm pretty excited that pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks and if ones not close by, Dunkin Donuts.  When they first rolled it out in August, it was too soon, but it feels like now is the time to enjoy these delicious flavored beverages since it's September (even though today is going to be muggy and 90).  

Image via Starbucks

What are your current favorites?  Can you please recommend toddler girl boots to me?  I need something besides +Ugg Boots for the fall weather.  How cute would Faith look in a smocked dress with knee high socks and a pair of cute boots?  

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