bybmg: November 2016
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One important lesson I've learned in life is be prepared. You never know when something might happen whether it be a wardrobe malfunction, an issue with a contact lens, bad breath, or a headache. Today I wanted to share my winter desk emergency kit with you. It's just some things I keep nearby at work to be prepared for any situation, especially during cold and flu season!

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I love making holiday treats but I don't always love the mess or the hot oven when baking, so I thought I would try something fun and make some holiday Cocoa Krispies and Rice Krispies Treats. I chose both to do both Cocoa Krispies and Rice Krispies  to please the chocolate and plain treat lovers. Right now, Target carries the limited edition holiday colored Rice Krispies cereal, so I was excited to include it in this recipe!

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We are so thrilled to have our cat, Toby, back with us for his first Christmas in a few years. He was living at my parents' house when the babies were small, but now that the babies are big enough, he's joined our family again this summer. I wanted to make this Christmas special for him.


He puts up with so much from our kiddos and definitely deserves a little treat this holiday season!

I went shopping at Target to pick up some great Purina goodies for the day to day and to help make him a Christmas stocking! You can shop at Target for your pets, too!


Starting the week of December 4, 2016, Target will have an exclusive coupon to save $10 off a $40 purchase of Purina products. To get it, text PETS10 to 827438. (Note: Data and messaging fees may apply and vary based on individual mobile carrier. Not all mobile carriers and plans may support the text coupon offer system.)

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During the winter months, we're definitely inside a lot. I'm a person that hates to be cold, so when I'm home, you'll find me in some comfy warm clothes. 



Last Thursday, I got to go to a little "Blogger Preview Event" at the new Container Store that opened this weekend in West Des Moines, Iowa! I had never stepped foot in a Container Store before, so I was pretty darn excited to check it out!



Welcome to $10 at Target! Every month some wonderful ladies and I share what we scored for $10 at Target. It's always an adventure and so fun to see what everyone got!

Happy Friday! It was just a good week around here. Sure, we had the usual stresses of parenting and adult life, but overall, it was a good week! Here are the highlights:

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This picture just cracks me up. I thought we were done with leaves, but the neighbor's tree rained in our back yard, so we made the best of it and played!  Wesley has no clue what's coming!

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Plaid is everywhere, and it's back now more than ever. Yesterday I styled a buffalo plaid top for day and night. Today I wanted to round up some fun plaid pieces for you that would make great wardrobe additions for this winter! Plaid can take basic black and make it seasonal. You can have a touch like a scarf or you can go all out. I'm especially fond of buffalo plaid. All plaids are fun in general, but I'm loving plaids with some red in them for the holidays!


Hey all! Today I'm teaming up with some great bloggers to share our plaid looks! Buffalo plaid is my favorite, and today I wanted to show you how I wore my buffalo plaid button up and black skinny jeans for a day at school and transitioned the same pieces into a night out for dinner with Russ.

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Christmas is such an exciting time at our house and I LOVE sharing the season with our boys. I enjoy finding ways to keep things hands-on and help our boys be involved in the season! Today I wanted to share five ways we make things kid-friendly around our house in anticipation of Jesus's birthday including something new this year, Shepherd on the Search!

TGIF! Did you survive the time change? We got together with friends both nights last weekend, so we were able to keep the boys up a little later and that seemed to make Sunday morning not a big deal. I know that won't work every year, but I'm glad it seemed to work this year.

I had my wisdom teeth out on Wednesday which is not a highlight. Sorry no, pictured of that will be posted online... but I took the rest of the week off work, so I am resting up still today. Here's what else we've been up to:

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Russ and I got a little date night on Monday night. The boys went to Grandma and Grandpa's and we went out to dinner. At first we were going to go someplace that was "nice" but instead we went to Five Guys because it was their grand opening night! We used their app to order, so we avoided the long line and got our food quickly! Do you have a Five Guys where you live? Their menu is simple but so, so delicious!



When we were on vacation this summer with my family, I brought along some photo both props that I'd purchased from somewhere. I thought it would be fun to make up some Thanksgiving themed ones for our upcoming celebration and I wanted to share them with you!


It's crazy that it's already NOVEMBER! And we're a week in!! Today I'm sharing a recap of October in numbers and my goals.
Today I'm excited to have a fun giveaway for you! We're celebrate Tif from Bright on a Budget's Birthday! Her birthday was Friday and she turned the big 3-0! We're giving away an adorable Kate Spade Fox coin purse and the Urban Decay Ultimate Basics palette!



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TGIF! This week felt pretty long, but I'm excited about the upcoming weekend! What are you up to this weekend? Here are highlights from our week!

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We had the BEST Halloween. I mean seriously the best. The boys just had a blast trunk-or-treating at our church and trick-or-treating after that!


Today the How I Style It Ladies are sharing our fall dress looks. When I found this dress, I just knew it screamed fall and I had to have it. It's super stretchy, too, which is great for a big Thanksgiving dinner or running around with the kids!


Today I just wanted to share with you a few new wardrobe items I've added over the past couple weeks. Some are even on their way in the mail yet! It's always fun to get a couple new things to transition to the new season.

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This mama LOVES the peplum! I saw this top on Instagram somewhere and just had to have it. It wasn't online at the time I saw it, but now it is. I ordered it up this weekend along with some cozy PJs! This week if you shop at Target in their clothing section and spend $40 or more, you get $10 off using the code STYLE! I cashed in on that with my purchases! Also, if you're on the lookout for a herringbone vest, they have a very affordable option!




I have been on the edge about the lace up flats trend, but I finally jumped on these. I like them because they don't actually tie. I got the Toffee Leather color, and I think they'll be pretty versatile.


Duster Cardigan

Now, I didn't purchase one from Target like the picture, instead I purchased two from LuLaRoe consultants (Cassy and Allison). The price of the LuLaRoe ones ($70) can be more than some people want to spend, so I wanted to share a more cost effective option for you, though LuLaRoe has awesome patterns and colors (I got a mustard one!) and when you buy from LuLaRoe you're supporting a great boss babe! I'm excited to snuggle up in these. Come back tomorrow to see me wearing one! 



Long Pendant Necklace

I don't know why, but I've been hooked on hunting down Kendra Scott Rae necklaces. They don't seem to be made much anymore, but I like them. Though I love the Kendra Scott Rayne with its tassel, sometimes I just want something a little more simple. I found this one on Poshmark. I found another one in hot pink previously on Poshmark, too! If you haven't shopped on Poshmark yet, I highly suggest it. I've had pretty much all great experience. Use my code JKAYY when you download the app to get $5 off your first purchase! 

What are some things you've added or are hoping to add to your wardrobe this fall?



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