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Okay... Halloween is a month or so away.  This will be Avery's 1st Halloween.  Yes, that is very exciting. My husband has thought more about her costume options than I have, but when I saw this on Gilt... I thought it was the cutest thing EVER! Garden Gnome anyone?  Even cuter if you had twins... one boy, one gir! :)   I have never really been into Halloween, but I guess I will have to be now that I have a kid! :)  Until next time....xoxo

So, does this coat  below look familiar to you?  Actually, does this model resembele anyone you might know? I (like many other people) am kind of obsessed with Kate Middleton!  I have coveted the trench coat that was seen around the world.  But, sadly Burberry is a bit out of my price range. Imagine my surprise yesterday, while perusing the mall with my family, I spotted this amazing "copy".  It was sold out (only size XS on manequin) in the store and is sold out online.  What the what!?  This is truly the best "inspired by" creation of this coat I have seen.  For $89 bucks, who would not want this? Kate, Kate, Kate.... you are so chic!  Until next time... xoxo

Sorry for the delay.  I know I promised this post on Friday, but I could not get it together.  Story of my life... let me tell you! Well, September has finally arrived, well my September Birchbox that is!  I would say it is a solid month.  I got 5 items in total.... and I like all of them. Here are they are: 1.  Incoco Nail Polish Applique (12 strips).  Full sized product (16 strips) sells for $7.99.  Value of sample is $5.99. 2.  Jouer Lip Enhancer (.07 fl oz).  Full sized product (.33 fl oz) sells for $14.  Value of sample $2.97. 3.  LIV GRN Earth Eau de Parfum (approx .5 fl oz).  Full sized product (3.4 fl oz) sells for $60.   Value of the sample $8.82. 4.  Pangea Organics Facial Cream (1 oz).  Full sized product (2 oz) sells for $36.  Value of the sample $18. 5.  Friendship Bracelet (no price) Total value is $35.78.  I am most excited about the nail appliques.  When I visited Birchbox last...

Um, I have a baby with no plans for another baby, but when I came across this nursery I was like WOW!!!  How cute is this rustic theme for a boys room?  So cute. This wood wall really makes it. and it is made with wood pallets- recycling looks beautiful!  Want to learn how to do it, check out Bower Power !  Until next time...xoxo PS:  I got my September Birchbox.  I will post all the details tomorrow.  Come on back! :)  

So, I am taking a brief break from Meatless Monday as I need to get re-inspired.  In the meantime I thought I would embark on another "theme".   Let's call this "Mustard Monday" as I take on the Great Mustard Challenge!   This challenge came out of a recent activity.  Last weekend I cleaned out the fridge... like really cleaned it out.  I took everything out and scrubbed all the shelves.  I organized the items and put things back in a neat and organized fashion.  In doing all this I realized that I had 9... yes, NINE jars/bottles of mustard.  Mostly all different kinds (although a few of the same)... dijon, honey mustard, yellow, golden, German, etc.  You name it... I have it!  So, we need to use up some of this mustard so I am going to focus on recipes that use mustard, hence the Great Mustard Challenge!   This week I bring you Curried Honey Mustard Chicken !  Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon-styl...

Okay, usually I get a ton of response on my Giveaways, but no this time!  Hmmm.... do you all not think you deserve a massage!? The odds were in favor for those who did enter! :)  Drum roll.... Congratulations Kathy T.  You are the winner.  Enjoy your free massage. Email me your email address and I will send you your voucher! Until next time....xoxo

Okay... I have exciting news.  You can now shop online at Zara !!!   I have loved Zara since I studied abroad in Paris.  After that when my parents would go abroad I would give my mom my size and insist she go there and buy me things... whatever.   I was not picky as I love all the stuff there. I was pretty excited when the came to the States.  First it was just New York, but in recent years they have popped up at a few malls around here.    But, I am an avid online shopper and I often feel like Zara stores never have my size in the items I want. Did I mention that I love Zara?  Here are just a few reasons why!   Turquoise! How cute is this dress? I MIGHT have just treated myself to this coat when I was in NYC last week.   I love when navy and black is paired together.... like here ! Striped, blue, black, perfection seen here !   Frilly sweater ... yum!   Go... get some Zara ! :)  Until next time...xoxo PS:  Have yo...

I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend.  Even when I get an "extra" day- the weekends go by soooo fast!  Getting a massage was on my "To Do" list for Labor Day weekend.  As I full-time working mom with a currently very active 9 month old... I NEED a little TLC, but the weekend has come and gone and I never got my act together to get a massage.  Ahhh.... someday! Well, I have exciting news for all of you!  The lovely folks over at Eversave have offered up a free massage to one of my lucky readers.  Thank you so much Eversave!   Eversave is a discount site that sends daily emails to you highlighting some amazing local deals!   The deal they have for me/you/us is a free massage  of your choice at Keepers Therapeutic Massage in Lexington!  Um,  it is an $80 value... amazing!   If you want to win a free massage at Keepers Therapeutic Massage here is what you have to do:    Leave a comment on my blog telling me why...

Did you see my post last week for Poufs?  Well, if you want to learn to make your own......check out Better Homes and Gardens !  I think a sewing machine is going to be on my Christmas List for this year.  I clearly NEED to learn to sew! Get inspired here and then make your own pouf !  Until next time...xoxo PS:  Have you been voting for me?  Please do!  My blog is a finalist in Boston's Most Valuable Blogger!  You can vote daily (only one time per day) from now until September 9th.  You can vote for me by clicking  HERE  or clicking below!  Thanks in advance.