Since Instagram is all the rage these days (by the way, you can follow me on Instagram here…), I decided to create a series of Instagram style birth announcements for my Etsy shop. Each announcement uses special photo filters to give your images that vintage look that Instagram is known for!
Archives for July 2012
West Elm tray knock-off for $2.50
I am such a big fan of the Target $1 section (is that what it’s still called even though they have $2.50 objects?).
This last Christmas I found the perfect wooden manger to add to my existing nativity for only $2.50, and I’ve also scored several vases that I have upcycled with a little spraypaint for only $1. We live on a tight budget and buying home décor is usually last on the list, so when I can take these little shortcuts, I get a little overexcited – just ask my husband.
Lincoln’s birth announcement
I finally finished making and sending out Lincoln’s birth announcement. It really seems like a bad idea to make a new mom send out announcements to all their friends and family when they are swimming in new-baby craziness, doesn’t it? Even worse when you are a Type-A graphic designer and decide you absolutely must make your own…
WIWW: Shopping at DownEast
Last night I attended an event at my local DownEast Basics for bloggers and went on the hunt for a new outfit. I love the detailing on some of their tops and sweaters, and their full knee-length skirts are a great staple to have in your closet.
I ended up being stuck between a choice of two outfits – should I go librarian or ladies’ luncheon chic?
A cheap, healthy breakfast option
My battle with refusing to purchase pricey cereal rages on, and I’ve been on the lookout for other breakfast options. This week I tested a new one: whole wheat peanut butter pancakes.
We eat a lot of toast with peanut butter and jelly for breakfast in our house, as well as oatmeal, eggs and pancakes. A while back I began cutting down on the amount of cereal I purchased because it’s so darn expensive, and it usually only lasts a week at the most. With a family of three breakfast eaters, it’s simply not something I can afford. So I only purchase it when sales and coupons allow me to get it for $2.50 a box and under, and I supplement our breakfast stash with other options.
Summer Cyber Week: Baby deals
Day two of Summer Cyber Week at Target features big savings on baby gear!
If you’re in need of a Boppy pillow, get one for only $39.99. Other Boppy products like nursing covers, baby loungers, changing pads, and play gyms are also on sale.
Tiddliwinks products – everything from crib bedding to valances to receiving blankets, all 15% off. I particularly love this cottage rose fitted sheet!
Target Black Friday: Best deals
The Target Black Friday in July sale is going on now! Hurry while deals last; the sale ends tomorrow. Sunday begins Summer Cyber Week with deals all week long.
Here are some of the best deals happening today and tomorrow (in my opinion):
Up to 50% off Privet House items (I LOVE this line!)
Target Black Friday & Summer Cyber Week deals
Did you know that starting tomorrow, Target will be having NINE straight days of huge Black Friday & Cyber Monday like deals?
Black Friday lasts tomorrow through Saturday, and Sunday starts Summer Cyber Week. Summer Cyber Week will feature a new deal everyday.
Here’s the Target Summer Cyber Week schedule:
WIWW: Navy stripes and neon
I was super excited last week to spend a day shopping with my girlfriend; especially since all my clothes were at least a year old and ill-fitting because of my recent pregnancy.
I was desperately in need of pants that fit and some tops that weren’t tight in the midsection – you know, just until I get my six-pack back… (that’s a joke).
We stopped by Anthropologie (usually against my better judgment), and were happy to find that they were having a sale with an additional 30% off their clearance. That’s how I snatched up this dress for only $24; it’s practically unheard of at Anthro! I had visions of pairing the navy stripes with a neon belt, and was thrilled to find this one on clearance at Old Navy the very next day for only $4.95.
This dress has been perfect for our 85-degree, super-humid weather!