Trying again...

So here I am, although not to blog about things that have been neglected (Thanksgiving, Abby videos, new words, etc...) but to try again to win a dress from Shabby Apple!
I have blogged about it before trying to win something, so don't think me totally lame to try and do it again. Thank you.

Today's giveaway is over at Houghton Happenings, who routinely does TONS of giveaways for mostly kids, but sometimes moms as well. Hence super awesome Shabby Apple giveaway. Go check her out and win a dress!

Back it up

I wanted to back it up a little bit and post about Keena's visit to Utah at the end of October. She was in Utah on a business trip. I think that is pretty amazing, since Utah is hardly the trendy and consumer-driven city like those she normally visits for work... she works for the clothing label Mango, which has super cute clothes and accessories, and has frequently travels all over the US and sometimes out of the country. Mango recently collaborated with JC Penny to develop a line called MNG by Mango, and she was in town with a coworker to oversee how the Utah JC Pennys were doing.

Naturally, we got together with Carrie, Daniel, Colton, and Chloe a few times.

Playing with the kiddos on the stairs at the Gateway

Keena was only in town for 2 and half days, so the afternoon of her last day we braved Gardner Village, which was both fun and a big mistake.

Fun: Awesome decorations, lots of fun stuff going on, cute stores to look through. It definitely puts you in all kinds of holiday spirits... multiple holidays!

Fun: Time to visit with family, really beautiful weather.

Fun: Halloween costumes galore.

Fun: sister time.

Bad idea: Crazy parking. It took us like, 10 minutes to even turn off the street and into the village, then actually park the car. Busy, busy, busy.

Bad idea: SUPER PACKED with SO MANY people. Strollers galore. Every store we went in, we were rubbing elbows with strangers. Don't even think about trying to get into the sweet shops. I was really looking forward to getting some fudge, too.

We made it out alive and hung out until it was time to take Keena to the airport.

It has been so wonderful to be able to see Aunt Keena so much lately, and I know Abby will be excited to see her at Christmastime, too.

And by the way, I own several Mango clothing items, and I love them all. Just sayin'.

Zara, baby!

So, like several other blogs I've seen today, I too am proclaiming my love for Zara going online {shopping, that is.} Now, I actually hardly ever online shop. I have this problem where I worry far too much about how much money I spend.
That doesn't stop me from being super excited. And it certainly doesn't stop me from looking.
I mean, look!

Shoes

I have a thing for little girl shoes. (I have a thing for big girl shoes, too, but I try to quell that desire like, 90% of the time). I let myself buy some shoes on sale for Abby yesterday from Target- they are sandals that I have loved for a very long time, and only recently could my little walker um, walk. I realize that it will get cold soon, but until then she's going to wear the crap out of these little shoes.

Speaking of obsession and shoes, I also like to stalk blogs that are known for awesome giveaways. One of my favorites, Houghton Happenings, is doing a giveaway for these Ivory & Moss Baby {adorable} soft baby girl and toddler shoes. So lovely. I had to give Stephanie (of Houghton Happenings) a shout out because I am really hoping that I win these adorable baby shoes.

 

So that's what's up. Over and out.

Something for nothing

I've been on a hot streak of getting things for practically nothing. RC Willey is doing a promotion where you can get a free pillow if you look at mattresses, and the other day I took advantage of that and got me a fluffy pillow. I was also able to get a few samples at Sephora. Love it.

I also won a few blog giveaways these last few weeks; I won a cute scarf, this handmade frame, 

...and this car seat handle cushion (found here.) I'm not sure how this will work, but I am looking forward to trying it. Abby is getting so heavy, that we've started having to carry her everywhere out of the car seat. Thank goodness it is getting warmer.

I also got this sweet Shabby Apple girls dress at Kid 2 Kid the other day for $5.50. It retails for about $31.00!! Now I just need to get myself a Shabby dress...

I love it! Although Abby won't be able to wear it for at least another year... I just couldn't resist. 

I want me some Shabby

I have found a few Shabby Apple giveaways lately, but I've not been a winner. :( Here's to hoping I win this one! www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com

I love Shabby Apple, even though I've never owned a garment of theirs before... they are so pretty and feminine.

I just discovered their little girl dresses yesterday, too! I think they are so cute.

I love this girl's sassy little pose.

If you aren't willing to pay the full price (these dresses are kind of pricey), this giveaway I found also has a coupon code for 10% off:

fingerprintsonthefridge10off

This giveaway ends on February 20th! Go buy Abby something for her birthday! Haha!

Can I totally wear hats?

So, I am having a hard time figuring out what I want for Christmas. I am liking hats at the moment, but I don't know if I can wear them without looking stupid. What do you think?

Please consider this question while enjoying this gem from Target: