Gap Flash Sale

I, like most women, love, love, LOVE a good sale.  Growing up in a family of seven (sometimes more...read about it in our About Us tab), we were always on a budget and my mom taught me how to stretch a dollar with style!  To this day, I almost never buy unless I can save 30% or more.  Free Shipping is a must when buying online and savings on top of savings is the best!  Here's a good flash sale from Gap tonight (be sure to use code GAPCLOCK):

Unfortunately, there are a couple exclusions (duh!), however, with the ability to earn Gap Cash for use at a later date...I still thought this was worth sharing!  

 

And, here are a couple of my picks for Spring (I know it's still 10 degrees in some parts of the country, but at least we have something to look forward to!):

 

A sexy way to work out (or pick up groceries) and look cute - I love all GapFit clothes - true to size

 

Finally, a not "too boyfriend," somewhat fitted shirt...dress up with a skirt and heels or down with jeans and flops

 

I have a feeling I may live in these easy wear, fit and flare dresses this Spring...love the nautical stripes!

 

 

Happy Shopping!

All clothing represented here are Gap.

The Cone of Shame

My beautiful 10 year old Mutt (Golden Retriever, Lab, German Shepherd, Hound and I'm sure some other breeds), Cinnamon, recently had surgery to remove 5 tumors.  Thankfully, she is doing well just a week later!  How well?  She wanted to show us and the guy hitting the golf ball on New Years Day!  Whoops to, "No Dogs on the Course" Rule. The best part is, just after her run down the course, she did her business on the green (we picked it up, I swear!!!).  The Cone of Shame was labeled by family, friends and neighbors alike...sorry!

FSU Win Wakes Me Up!

While so while many of you may awaken to an alarm sporadically beeping, a child (or three) jumping on your bed or a dog barking, my morning began more abruptly with the sound of college kids screaming and rave music blaring...at 3AM!!! I guess we haven't had a chance to meet the third sister (as of the time of this posting), so please let me fill you in. Rachel is the middle of our five siblings, the youngest sister of our blog trio and a very Active college student at Florida State University!  She is beautiful, quite intelligent and extremely kind.  I wouldn't be surprised if many of her peers viewed her as a threat in some way,  but she's so grounded and fun to be around, she's hard not to like!  More measurably now than ever, at this critical time in her life, she is an extremely hard worker.  But, she is very much from the school of thought, work hard, play harder! So when I received this photo of her preparing to go out last night, I shouldn't have been a surprised by the texts and voice mails that followed!

 

After all, she is attending, FSU, self proclaimed party school of the south and the Seminoles were at the Rose Bowel and walked away as BCS Champions in a heart stopping game!!! Here is a link to the details, if you're into the play-by-plays:

ESPN's take
 

Then while enjoying my flax seed oatmeal with my toddler, ABC's Good Morning America shared in the excitement too. There was no chance in escaping the FSU enthusiasm today!

 

I guess it's all to be expected.  After all, not everyone can boast about that college highlight at a dinner party when in your thirties!  I guess the decade between Rachel and I is clearly marked by many things, however, I must say, the way "kids" party these days and the money that goes into the promotion is beyond anything I was privy to in the 2000 era! Here are some of the highlights of her night:

10,000+ FSU students and their tag along, "I promise to do....just about anything to get in" friends party until 3AM.

 

Not a bad view of the field either, projection screens filled the room.

So here's to you kids waking up with hangovers and the wiser (perhaps future CPA's) who aren't, congrats FSU!  After all, it was a damn good game (and season) to celebrate!

From the mouth of Jameis Winston, "...we're bringing that swag back."  I must agree, yes you are!  Enjoy it!

2014 Begins...Now

It's quiet today as the bloodline has exited stage left...I always feel I have been left to clean up the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm when my family finally walks out the door to journey home to their Florida mainstays.  Both mentally and physically I typically feel drained upon their exit.  It doesn't help their visit always occurs post-Christmas and initiates round 2 of the holidays!  I must be honest, this year was more lax than normal and I enjoyed their company the most I have in years.  Those who know me are quick to point out that I am not the most laid back individual and family tends to compound my OCD-like behaviors.  Perhaps, my baby is older this year, we have a larger home, I hid in my closet folding significantly more laundry, strategized to keep my husband out of the kitchen, drank more wine and Kahlua or maybe I'm just getting older and not stressing as much...nah...wishful thinking (the not stressing part).  I will say, I laughed more, enjoyed the repeat stories and only got into it once with my mom...that has to be a record worth noting.  So, here's to everyone who's back to the rat race, post-holidays - Happy Monday and Happy 2014!  And considering resolutions are like a**holes and everyone has one, mine is simple this year...I'm just keeping it to myself and doing it! I figured it will be less embarrassing and more gratifying however it turns out!  ~Kaylee