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I was talking on the phone with my mom the other day about how I wanted to go to Goodwill. I'm a thrift shop girl. You've probably been able to tell that from my outfit posts. If it's not thrifted, it's from Gap (sale rack), Old Navy (online shopping), or Target (mommy vacation). I joked with mom that Goodwill had been calling my name - I was hoping to replace a pair of jeans.

One pair of my skinny jeans had torn a belt loop and were just getting a little baggy. I have a couple of pairs of pants from Gap (all on clearance - I can't afford to buy normally priced stuff there). I LOVE the mint green Always Skinny pants that I have from there. I was just about to break down and buy a pair of Always Skinny jeans online ($70 , but I'd use with a discount and rewards from my Gap card, they would have been about $30). I was perusing the jean rack and Goodwill and about fainted! TWO pairs (one black and one blue) of Always Skinny jeans IN MY SIZE! Yep! I got two pairs for $11. This is why I thrift shop.

Besides those pairs, I found six tops.

Forever 21 navy top with flower detail (below)

Forever 21 top - love the color - hopefully it will look good until a cardigan

Loft sequin top

Gap navy striped top

Eddie Bauer cute, casual 3/4 sleeve sweatshirt

Gap black sweater with button detail on one side

I also had a 20% off a Goodwill purchase of $20 or more, so I got the whole stash in this post for $24. A-mazing!

Thankfulness #7

our daycare

I couldn't go to work each day without knowing my boys are loved and cared for where they are. We are SO blessed that they spend their weekdays at a place where they are celebrated, loved, treated like family, and have lots of fun. We are SO thankful for Katie and the care she gives our kiddos, especially this week as she put in some long hours while Russ and I had conferences.

Thankfulness #6

pumpkin

I'm pretty sure I could eat pumpkin-flavored things every day of my life and never get sick of them. I've been whip up a batch of pumpkin muffins mid-summer. I always have a can of pumpkin in my pantry. I have a Pinterest board devoted to it. I am still seeking the best pumpkin lotion out there. If you have any tips, let me know (I love to smell like baked goods ;)). The cinnamon pumpkin one from Bath and Body Works this year just isn't doing it for me.

I'm a member of a website called Influenster. Influensters are a group of connected people who try out products for free and share their experiences via specific social media outlets. I got my first box of goodies a few weeks ago, and I have had fun trying things out.

In the box:

Dr. Scholls Cozy Cushion Insoles

Vitabath Lily and Ivy Lotion

Lindt LINDOR Truffle

BelVita Blueberry Breakfast Biscuits

Kiss Gradient Nail Polish Trio

Rimmel ScandalEyes Mascara

I have been so pleased with all of the products! The mascara is glamourous! The breakfast biscuits were delicious (I'd seen people eat them before, but never tried them myself.). Lindt truffle - you KNOW those are delicious! The lotion had a different feeling than others that I've used; I'd be interested to try out other scents. I see they have some cupcake ones. Wish I could have tried that one! The insoles added some cushion and warmth to my fuzzy boots. The nail polish is just plain fun!

If you'd like to join Influenter, please let me know! I have a few invitations. It's great for people who are active on a variety of social media outlets. Maybe you'll get lucky and get a box of goodies like I did!

Thankfulness #5

Christmas Music

Last night it was rainy and cold. We didn't want to turn on the TV, just because Henry had enough shows from being home sick all day, so we cuddled on the couch and in the chair (I was holding Wes) and listened to some Christmas tunes. Yep, I know it's the beginning of November, but really, 2 months of Christmas music out of 12 is great for me. Our snuggling was short-lived because of a phone call, but it was wonderful. Can't wait for more moments like that this winter.

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