Gap, gap, gap...why do you taunt my inbox with 35% off codes? I cannot resist you and your seemingly good deals. (Plus I had a gift card I found in my wallet...money!) Even though my child looks like this some days...

accessories...check. clothing...optional. (shoes)

Other days she looks like this...

I guess I should thank you, Gap, for having a fall sale. Because B is going to look pretty cute in these items...

Unfortunately (or fortunately?) M and I have decided to really implement a budget. Less talk and more action. Lucky for me this last haul squeaked in before the big budget came. With me not working anymore it's time we get serious about being responsible with our money. Pray for me!!!! If you know me you know how difficult this is going to be...

And on that note have a frugal fun weekend!

Because this is all that happened yesterday...

carwash...in her stuart weitzmans (thanks Dani!) pants similar

entertainment at its finest

watched MM clubhouse...well the intro anyway. then she was over it.

over it

and if you are interested in baby in a box... go here i'll warn you that you should fast forward to the one minute mark. :)

and here is Blair in her TV trance... enjoy!

Today I'm over at Kids and Cabernet talking about my favorite vacation spots...come say hi! 

I realize I'm probably super late on this train but have you seen the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection at target?! I've been avoiding shopping for myself at all costs because I'm hosting a CAbi party soon and I know I will be spending some dollars there. But I happened to stumble across the mustard yellow print online and now I'm in LOVE! If there are any of these items left feel free to buy me some for Christmas. ;)

how flattering is this blouse? and i love the duffel for a carry on bag.

i can't get enough of this print! I especially love the dress and sweater.

Have you picked up any of these items? I'm about to scope out our local Targets to see if anything is left. Fingers crossed one of the three still has it left! PS, MOM and MATT these would make great *surprise* gift ideas! Size small. :)

Fall is coming. I looked at the weather for the next ten days and next Wednesday it's supposed to be 87. Womp womp. But hey, it's a step in the right direction since it's currently 99 outside...

And with that good news I am posting some pictures of my fall decor...

new mirror spray painted black: Homegoods

acorns: Homegoods

plant: Homegoods

chalk print: j&paper

pumpkins: Tuesday Morning candle sticks: World Market

I'm planning on adding a little "boo" banner to the mantel promptly followed by a "thankful" banner after Halloween. And if I could find my fake fall leaves that would be awesome as well.  What do you have on your mantels/vignettes?

So much fun in one weekend! While we're still sweating like it's the middle of summer over here, I made the best of it by going to a Rascal Flatts concert in Orange County. I would have been content staring at all the underwear short shorts girls were wearing (I mean who does that?!) and the shirtless guys (who should not have been) but the concert was good too. ;) I'm a people watcher what can I say?

Daddy was a rock star this weekend. He got up with Blair both days and helped me a ton over the weekend getting things done. What a stud.

Also a HUGE favor to ask of my lovely readers...do any of you live in or near Santa Rosa, California? I'm hoping to visit there in the end of October and was hoping to borrow a pack n play and jogging stroller? If not do you have any suggestions on how to go about borrowing those items? I'm driving one way and flying the other to visit my Aunt with my mom. Thanks in advance!

"Quit trying to make fall happen" is my saying lately. Mostly I just think it to myself but none the less it amuses me. :) Yesterday while my AC was blasting I was busy pretending it was fall by drinking my coffee and crafting some fall garland. I've been meaning to decorate B's teepee for the various seasons/holidays and finally sat down to do it. Let's be real, teepee garland is more for me than her but I'm hoping one day she looks back and thinks, "My mom was fun!".

complements of my cricut machine!

chalkboard from homegoods

loving her little ark

What have you been crafting for fall lately? I want to add more garland to the chalkboard but since Blair only napped and hour yesterday (Oy!) I only had time for the one. Fall, you will come! Whether you like it or not! Today I'm going to turn my AC down to 55, put my sweats on, and turn on the fire. Kidding. Maybe.

Thank you for all your sweet comments yesterday regarding Blair's 18 month pictures. You are too kind! And because of your sweet words I decided we aren't going to re-hash the photo session again on Friday. I originally thought she wasn't smiling enough that day but after seeing how the pictures turned out I'm content! B doesn't even know how good she has it... or how much she should be thanking you. :)

My twice yearly CAbi party is coming up in October and I'm super excited to get my paws on those clothes! I LOVE the high quality in which they are made and always find myself reaching for CAbi items in my closet. Below are a few of my faves!

Trust me when I say the clothes are SO much cuter when on! Check out their website to see how they pair pieces together. I love that I can get some staple loose mom pieces here and still look totally pulled together. All of their clothing is SO flattering which makes it so hard to choose! Their leggings are super thick (ie: no need to worry if your undies are showing through) and crazy cozy. Now if fall would just decide to get here I would be all set!