Is blogging dead? I sure hope not. I watch a lot of YouTube and I know Vlogs are the newest thing but I'm not trying to be seen that close. I miss this though & I do want to get back to what I started it for, product reviews and maybe even add in some reactions to the incessant amount of media that I absorb.

Yes!!! I know, I've been gone a while. About 2 years to be exact. 🙉Where have I been??

 I originally had a custom domain directing to this site and once that term ended unfortunately I did not know an easy way to fix it so that my site could be visible again. I thought I needed to know the original site I was using which was something cheap, random and untraceable by me 😆Tonight, I was able to find the settings here to remedy this and so I'm back!

I know, it's been forever, and I should have taken more time to fix this a long time ago, but I have been a little distracted by a not so new anymore business venture which some of you may be familiar with, over on my new group.  That has slowed down lately so I've had some more time to get back into reviewing items, finding freebies, binge-watching series television and absorbing copious amounts of superfluous youtube videos.

In the meantime, my children have grown a couple years. I now have a 7 & 5 year old which seems crazy considering I first started having an online presence when the first was born, so I have friends on Instagram and Blogger who have these growing children playing sports like mine, and being their own creative little bosses and it's so fun to see! My stepson is now 18 and buying his own home to share with his girlfriend who lives with us. I feel way to young to be saying any of that 🙊

I picked up playing the Ukulele, got a customized bag obsession, started chalking everything in site and am working on a new garden in my yard. It seems like a million years since I updated regularly on this site and kids I know it might not sound like I have much time to do it now but I have plenty to say so I'd love to try!

To be perfectly honest, even if my day sounds full, much of it and most of the time, I am alone or with a young child who cares not for my thoughts and feelings on anything. I've been married 8 years now and with my husband for 10 so that ship doesn't have time to stop and check the temperature when he passes in the night, if you know what I mean. 😉

Anyway, let me know - do people still read blogs? Have you been here before? What have you been up to?

Thanks for stopping by,
Toodle-oo!
Crystal

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Great jewelry and classic sunnies are the focus of our Fashion Friday this week. From summery brights, to classic metallics, to black, and naturals, (literally in that order,) we have created a collection with someof our favs..and they start at under $5! We are offering all the jewelry in our Fashion Friday collection for 50% off and FREE SHIPPING with the coupon code SPEND20SUN.

 Fashion Friday - 4/15/16 - 50% off Jewelry (starting under $5!) + FREE SUNGLASSES w/purchase of 3 & FREE SHIPPING w/code SPEND20SUN.

Prices are starting under $5, with FREE SHIPPING. There are 100's of colors/styles to choose from. 

Additionally, if you purchase 3 pieces of jewelry, you will be given a FREE pair of classic sunglasses with your order. There will be a pop-up at checkout to offer the sunnies. This is limit 1 per order/customer. No more than one will be sent, however, we will make sure we will ship a FREE pair with each order of 3 pieces of Fashion Friday jewelry. 

If you ordered 1 pair of earrings, a set of bangles, a necklace, you would get the sunglasses FREE and the cost would be $19.94 & FREE SHIPPING- 4 accessories for under $20! 

So if you're following me on Facebook at all you probably know that I have a new love. Yes, it is mutual in case you're wondering.
Basically it's muh closet. Well, not all of it but this new little section where I hang my LuLaRoe. (LLR). Ok, it's just my LLR.

But for real. Since we've found each other we've gone so many places, met some wonderful people, and been so comfy and cozy and warm.

If you aren't already familiar with the company I am delighted to tell you about it, because it has made such a ....cue cliche term here.... PROFOUND IMPACT ON MY LIFE.

After having two children emerge from my insides; leaving me less than unscathed; you could say I've had a love-hate relationship with my clothing. Love in the purely sarcastic sense.

I cannot begin to estimate how many items of clothing I own that I never wear. And I mean "NEVER"; quite literally. My closet has not been a functioning warehouse for my duds but more or less a shrine to a the body of my twenties - once had but not appreciated. Oh the times I complained a little extra hip or booty and what I wouldn't give for just that little extra bit now. *le sigh


For the last oh I dunno 6 years or so, I've resigned to my husbands tees around the house and my sister's Torrid hand me downs when I did finally find the nerve to crawl out from under the rock that's become my roof. I say rock with all seriousness because it has been a heavy weight on my shoulders. My poor husband is the kind of person who likes to visit and run around with a smile on his face all the time and he had all but quit asking me to go with him because it looked a little something like this:

Him: "Hey hon, I've got to run to Wal-Mart, wanna ride with me?"
Me: (either one of two outcomes) 1. "Uh, yeah...give me a couple minutes" 20 minutes and 10 outfits later - through tears - on the floor of the closet - *sniffle, *sniffle "just go ahead, maybe next time"

OR 2. "Nooo....I don't feel like it" [translation: I don't have anything to wear. TO WALMART.]
I mean, have you seen the "People of Walmart" website?? Clearly there is no dress code.

Enter my sister's new business. Oh I swore up and down when I went to help her with it that I was not buying into another work-at-home "opportunity". Especially one which sold less-than-cheap stuff. [Or would it be more-than-cheap. Um...not free or close to it, ok, and ya'll know that's my jam.]
I took pictures for her, watched her play around with it on social media. And accepted an outfit as trade for helping and put it on to go clearance shopping at Old Navy. But while I was there, in said outfit... I stopped shopping the disposable clothes on the closeout racks and took note of how I felt.

A. Attractive -people wanted to know where I got my leggings.
B. Bold - I don't usually wear anything with a print
C. Completely Covered.
D. Drapey - hey this hides the area that normally bulges, but isn't
E. Energized - I could run errands for days like this!
F....it I need to tell people about this stuff!

So I took a HUGE leap of faith and found a place willing (or ignorant) enough to give me a loan. I didn't have a paycheck, we lived off my husband's money. Yet I was determined to let other women know getting dressed doesn't have to be a struggle. I barely remember the way I was before and it's easy to laugh about it now, but the truth is I was dealing with some pretty severe anxiety and depression from not getting out enough. And why? because I was trying to put pants on?? So to those who say leggings aren't pants...you know what? You might be right. But they get me out of the house and into the world, living life again. And that's enough for me.


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Whether it's all kids of just mine, something about having fresh style just puts a smile on their face and a spring in their step.

While supplies last, you can help spring them into style with these fresh tees from Cents of Style, one of our FAVORITE online retailers.

Style Steals - 4/11/16 - Kid's Graphic Tees for $12.95 + FREE SHIPPING w/code SPRINGTIME.

Not only are prices super reasonable, there is ALWAYS free shipping. How can you go wrong there? Shop as little or as much as you want with no extra charge! Just check out some of these cuties!

 Style Steals - 4/11/16 - Kid's Graphic Tees for $12.95 + FREE SHIPPING w/code SPRINGTIME.

Also, get kid's flag aviators (in three colors) for $2.99 at checkout!  They are the perfect sunglasses for your littles to rock this summer!

What's the show called with a girl Pirate?" Kyler, 5

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While Black Friday is getting bigger and earlier every year, there is a certain appeal to snagging the savings online. Not only do you avoid the rush, the lines, the public; there isn't the pressure to buy since you're physically there and not near as great a chance for that dreaded buyer's remorse. Some items might be limited in stock, which can certainly motivate you to pull the digital trigger and checkout faster; but you can always shut it down, grab a slice of pie or leftover turkey sandwich, and have your feet propped up quicker than you can say "not it" to the dishes.

So in the event that you don't want to cut the festivities short and you're saving your sanity by shopping online this year; or you've tuckered yourself out in store but still feel the need to top up those stacks accumulating under the tree: here's a quick round up of cyber sales that you can indulge in from now til next week. 

Cents of Style      Style Steals - 11/25/15 - Semi-Precious Stone Necklaces  Code: PRECIOUS        11/25 ONLY

ModCloth            Black Friday Up to 40% Off New and Favorite Styles                                                      11/25-11/29

Julep               BLACK FRIDAY: Save up to 75% on Julep's Holiday Collection                                          11/25-11/28

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                                                                                                     20% Off Holiday Collection    Code: BFHOLIDAYC    11/26-11/29

                                                                                                                         $79.99 Lustrum     Code: BFLUST79         11/26-11/29

Sammy Dress               Fashion Accessories: 13% OFF and Free Shipping     Code: BLACCESS       11/24-12/01

                                                                    Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale for Kids:        Code: BLCYKIDS         11/24-12/01

                                          $3 OFF $25+, $5 OFF $35+, $6 OFF $45+ , $10 OFF $75+,

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                                                             Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale for Women's   Code: BLSWCG           11/24-12/01

                            Sweaters and Cardigans: $3 OFF $20+, $4 OFF $30+, $6 OFF $40+, 

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BuyCostumes            15% off no minimum at BuyCostumes                                                                         11/24-11/25
                                  

More sales being posted tomorrow!