Weekend Wrap Up: ShopRiffraff Dallas, Sprinkles, & National Coffee Day

This weekend started off with a bang!  I went with Sarah and Diana to the Riffraff Dallas store opening and let me tell you it was so cute in there!  That store is adorable!  I got a couple of really cute tops for fall and one I think I’ll wear in our Christmas photos.  But all you DFW ladies need to stop by Riffraff SOON!

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I sent my Mom & Dad a text with the 3 of us holding our coffee.  They promptly texted back holding their Sonic cups.  They are so silly!  My Mom actually hates coffee, but my Daddy loves it like me 🙂

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The rest of the weekend was filled with laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning house.  Ya know all that fun stuff! We have tons of Halloween candy already.  The good thing is I don’t eat this stuff…I only like Godiva and the expensive chocolates.  Doesn’t that sound snotty??? har har har.

Take a look-see at that Sprinkles dark chocolate cupcake too.  Are you dribbling down your chin yet?  Yes, it’s just as good as it looks.  #chocoholic #onlytheexpensivekind

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Also, incase you didn’t know that TODAY is national coffee day here is my PSA : “TODAY IS NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!!!”

Starbucks must have missed that memo….GAH!  As far as I know Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s, and Dunkin Donuts are the only ones giving away incentives for National Coffee Day.  Good for you peeps.  I’m really disappointed in YOU Starbucks!!!

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Friday Favorites

I’m linking up with Andrea, Narci and Erika to share some Friday Favorites!

Holla everyone!  Have you had your cup of Starby’s today?

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I’m praying for the early release of the eggnog latte baby!

Have you heard of Woot?  I love this site.  It’s actually a part of Amazon.  I ordered my favorite shirt (coffee related of course) that my BFF Sarah told me about.

Check it out HERE:

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Let me express my love for Gorjana.  I love their jewels.  Right now everything is 25% off on their site.  I just love the dainty gold pieces and bling bling!

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Locally there are two events I’m really looking forward to!  One is Christmas in Cowtown in Fort Worth.  This will be my 3rd year to go and it keeps getting better and better!

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The other is the grand opening of Shop Riffraff in DALLAS!  It will be so nice to have a little piece of Arkansas right here in Texas.  I’ve never been to the actual store, but I have friends in Arkansas who just love it!  Are any of you coming?

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Fall is Back in Town!

I’m so glad it’s finally fall you guys.  And I’m secretly hoping they do an early release of the Starbucks Christmas drinks this year like they did for the Pumpkin Spice Latte.  I want my Eggnog Latte in an Uncle Eddie Moose Mug….Yeah baby!

I’m wearing a scarf today for the first time in ages.  It feels weird….but good.  I miss that extra layer that flows down and hides my muffin top.  I feel like my life is getting crazier and crazier.  I’ve got a couple of wedding booked (I’m so excited!) and my fall photo sessions are almost fully booked!  I love taking photos and can’t wait to make special memories for these families.

All my fall TV show favorites are back on!  Holla!  I got my weekly dose of The Goldbergs and The Blacklist.  If you aren’t watching these two…get on that honey.  Also, we watched a new show called Scorpion last night that was really good too!

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JEFF GARLIN, WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, GEORGE SEGAL, TROY GENTILE, HAYLEY ORRANTIA, SEAN GIAMBRONE
 

Terence and I were playing with some of the iPad updates and this picture booth was one of them.  Connor was laughing so hard watching his face morph into distorted photos.

Here is me and Ter-Bear

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We also got to meet baby Carlisle last weekend.  She’s my “future daughter in law” in case you didn’t know 😉  Adam and Christa are some of our best friends and it’s been a joy watching them get engaged, married, and now with a new baby!  They are going to rock this parenting thing!

She’s so beautiful!

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I’ve been putting out fall décor here and there….I don’t do a whole lot of fall, but this is what I have so far. (Oh yeah….we found a scorpion in our BED and the bug man is at our house right now going through every nook and cranny so I don’t have the heeby jeebies every time I go to sleep at night)

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Connor drawing pumpkins.  His sort of looks like Shrek! ha ha!  These Crayola Twistable Crayons are “da bomb”.  I highly recommend!

So how’s your fall going so far???

Bacon Corn Casserole #GoAllNatural #WeaveMade and #ad

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Smithfield, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #GoAllNatural http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH

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This weekend was crazy y’all!  I feel like I was running around all over the place trying to get stuff done.  Saturday we had a busy day running errands and then Sunday my brother-in-law and I were outside all day at an event promoting our photography.  It was hotter than heck outside!

But you know what???  Today is the LAST day of summer and fall has me craving some comfort food!  Can I get an amen?  So I headed to Tom Thumb to buy some things and picked up a package of Smithfield All Natural Bacon

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Smithfield All Natural Pork products make the perfect addition to show off a favorite recipe or create a new one!  With school, work, and everything else going on in our week the last thing I want to think about is “What’s for dinner?”  It’s too expensive to eat out every night and I’m always looking for ways to save on my grocery bill. 

used a coupon for $1 off Smithfield All Natural Pork Products available through Safeway Just4U online portal (while supplies last). You have to register for Just4U to get access to the coupon, but I promise it’s worth it and you’ll save money on tons of items in the store.

Here’s my recipe for Bacon Corn Casserole:

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Full Recipe and Directions:

2 bags of steam fresh corn (cook ahead in microwave)

1 package Jiffy corn muffin mix

1 cup sour cream

1 stick butter, melted

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix together all ingredients and pour into a greased 9 by 9-inch casserole dish.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Top with Smithfield’s Bacon. (Here’s a tip: I cut my bacon in half and it cooks quicker!)

The bacon adds a salty flavor to the sweetness of the corn casserole.

It’s sooooo YUMMY!

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For more information and recipes follow along on the Smithfield website and Facebook.

Photo Fun + Finish This

Last week I ordered some files from Caravan Shoppe and I am just in LOVE with them! I took the files to Office Depot and had them printed on 36 x 48 paper and they work great for photo backdrops. Someday my dream of having a professional photo setup will come true! Until then I think these are great for taking festive photos. The holidays are right around the corner and I’m excited to use these for some photo shoots.
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Connor begged for a skeleton shirt (This one glows in the dark) and this Batman bucket.  They are both from Chasing Fireflies.  I just love that magazine, most of the stuff is pretty pricey, but the bucket was only $8 & the shirt was on sale for $8 too!

I also got my Birchbox in this week.  I really wish they would include more MAKEUP!  I have about a bazillion perfume samples and nail polishes.  I want makeup yo!

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And don’t forget about our weekly Finish This Linkup with LISA (Coastlined),  JEN (The Arizona Russums), BECKY (The Java Mama) and NICOLE (Three 31). The link up instructions are simple: answer the prompts in a post on your blog.

1.  I am the type of person who:  Wears my heart on my sleeve.  I get attached to people easily and I am very open and honest about things.  I care for people deeply and prayer and faith mean everything.  Being genuine is a quality I look for in most everyone, along with honesty.

2.  My favorite joke, riddle, or funny is:  “That’s what she said”  I dunno but everything Michael Scott cracks me up!

3.  All that really matters is: Faith, Family, and Friends.

Bed Wetting Solutions with #TRUFITBetterNites + A $40 Gift Card Giveaway!

“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for GoodNites* TRU-FIT*. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

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Bedwetting…it’s something that our family has personally experienced throughout the past year.  Connor sleeps so heavily he often doesn’t even realize he needs to get up and use the bathroom.  It’s hardest at school during nap time because it happens in front of all his friends.  I usually pick up his clothing in a plastic bag at LEAST a few times a week & always pack extra outfits because I know he’s going through this phase right now.

I try to not make it a big issue and just encourage him to keep trying.  It’s not only frustrating to me (extra laundry and I feel like I’M doing something wrong), but it’s hard for him because he doesn’t understand why he can’t control when it happens.

Connor has been wearing GoodNites* TRU-FIT* for the last week and so far we really like them!   GoodNites® brand is introducing a completely new kind of bedtime protection: GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear. GoodNites* TRU-FIT* is machine-washable, real underwear with disposable, absorbent inserts that help keep sheets and PJs dry all night.

I know that wearing something similar to regular underwear makes Connor feel like a “big boy”.   In a study 87% of Moms that tried the product said that TRU-FIT* will make their kids more confident.

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GoodNites* TRU-FIT* is available for boys and girls in sizes S/M and L/XL with colors and patterns for each size.  GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear is accompanied by a disposable, absorbent insert – designed to protect sheets and PJs all night long.

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The disposable, absorbent insert should be discarded after each night’s use.  The underwear is machine washable so you can wear over and over again!

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GoodNites* TRU-FIT* is available now at select national retailers for purchase.

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Follow along with other Moms on Twitter & Facebook

GoodNites®/Bedwetting Facts

According to a GoodNites® brand study, it’s estimated that 1 in 6 children between the ages of 4-12 in the United States suffer from nocturnal enuresis, more commonly known as bedwetting

Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that psychologically, children who wet the bed do not want to participate in fun activities, such as sleepovers, because of their fear and embarrassment

Bedwetting is a fairly common condition that a child cannot control or be trained out of

43% of parents incorrectly believe that bedwetting can be “trained” out of a child

41% of parents of bedwetters describe it as frustrating

51% seek a better overall bedwetting product

More than one-quarter express anxiety about their child spending the night somewhere and wetting the bed

As a THANK YOU for reading Mom Central is hosting a $40 Gift Card Giveaway!

To Enter: “Leave a comment telling me how you would assist your child with bed wetting issues & what actions you would take in doing so.”

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Friday Favorites

I’m linking up today with two of my favorite Friday link-ups Leslie & Laurenmindykaling

1.  I won a signed copy of Mindy Kaling’s book “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?”  Let me just profess my love for Mindy.  She reminds me so much of the every day girl and I just love her attitude about life and her size and not fitting the mold of perfection that Hollywood is known for.  She’s an amazing writer and actress and I can’t wait for season 2 of “The Mindy Project”.  If you are looking for a good laugh watch that show!  Mindy is so relatable and I’m so excited for her career and the way it’s taking off after The Office.

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2.  Kendra Scott was having a sale over Labor Day weekend and I visited when my sister was in town.  I absolutely LOVE This ring!  I got it on major sale and have literally worn it every day since because it goes with everything.

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3.  It’s 70-something degrees today.  Can I get an Amen???  This is Texas after all.  Enter my insertion of fall everything smell in my car.  This Absolutely Autumn by Yankee is not overkill and smells amazeballs!

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4. I posted on Instagram last week how I was looking for an under eye concealor. My friend Claire came to my rescue.  She recommended Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer.  Works like a charm.  It’s got a bit of a pink undertone and works really well!  She also recommended Jordana Best Lash Mascara.  You can only find it at Walgreens, but for $3 I was surprised how well I liked it!

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5.  I ordered the CUTEST labels the other day.  I’ve been using them on my stuff and all the things in Connor’s backpack: school supplies, folders, toys.  These are from Kidecals and you can go and create any sort of label you can dream up!  They are waterproof, thick, and very versatile.  These labels come in sheets with all different sizes too!

Happy weekend Lovelies!!!  Enjoy your family and friends!