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HAPPY FRIDAY!

I’m so glad we finally got here.

The week started out right because Monday was a holiday and the workweek didn’t begin until Tuesday.  This is always a good thing.  Because, you know what they say about Monday… can’t trust that day.  And with that, my first favorite is obviously

Monday

Favorite # ONE

On Monday I slept late, and pretty much did nothing all day.  On Monday afternoon, LB and I went to Salsas for a Mexican dinner fix.

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On Tuesday, I went back to work. SAME OLD SAME OLD for me.

But for Lydia, there was a milestone.  She started school.

Favorite # TWO

Kindergarten

Wasn’t kindergarten wonderful?

I can’t remember.

but this is my favorite KindergärtnerHer Mama posted these cute first day of school pics on social media.

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Favorite # THREE

My baby with his baby

Thank you Emily!

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Using my Old Navy credit card to pay for my class at Liberty University has paid off in the form of REWARD BUCKS.  With those bucks I indulged in the following “haul”

Favorite # FOUR

There are other items that have not yet arrived, but these are my favorites.

Also I’ve learned that straight, boot cut and flare jeans (as opposed to skinny) are the jeans on trend in 2020, so I needed to begin my search for something new (since my old ones don’t fit anymore).  Recently I have been watching a new fashion stylist on YouTube who provided this information.

That stylist is my

Favorite # FIVE

with her “Boujee On A Budget” series, this blogger does exactly what I would do if I had time.  She reveals the spring/fall runway fashions and trends with examples of lower cost styles.  I’ve enjoyed watching her videos.  I’m pretty sure you will enjoy watching too.

 

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Friday Favorites

It has been a long week.

Remember when I said change is good?

I’ve CHANGED my mind.

Nevertheless, I will remain positive because there is much to be grateful for… most especially because it is

And time for Friday Favorites!

Favorite # ONE

Donuts

Some in my circle will not darken the doors of Wal-Mart.  I understand, as it is typically filled with the People of Wal-Mart.

Nevertheless the Wal-Mart bakery makes fresh donuts daily and they are delicious.

And cheap.

And there are very few People of Wal-Mart shopping at 7:30 AM.

I brought a dozen to work for my peeps today and bought a box of six chocolate frosted Bavarian cream for LB.He was pretty excited.

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Favorite # TWO

My New Jacket

I’ve been looking for a jacket similar to the yellow one that I mentioned in my Shop ’til You Drop post.

I found one at Loft and on Saturday it arrived at my front door.  The only thing I wasn’t completely satisfied with was the belt.  I don’t want to wear the jacket tied and I don’t like the dangling belt.

So I ripped out the belt loops.I’ve worn it four times this week.

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Favorite # THREE

My Sister

is moving back to my side of town.

I’m thinking I might need to bother her more often.

I bet this is why she didn’t tell me she was moving back to my side of town!

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Favorite # FOUR

A New Restaurant

Salsas

opened a new location on my side of town.

It is tidy, adorably decorated and just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

and the fajitas are served in a lava rock dingo.  At least that is what it looks like!

I don’t know how many times I’ve mentioned La Nopalera as being my favorite restaurant, but Salsas may be a contender.

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Also just in time to celebrate the weekend…

Favorite # FIVE

I AM FINISHED WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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My LOFT Outlet Finds

Although it hasn’t even been a month since Christmas… I went on a shopping spree.

My name is Kim

and I am a Shopaholic.

JK – I’m not even trying to quit!

I am an avid shopper and will continue to shop until I lose my job.

It is no secret that I love Ann Taylor LOFT and the LOFT Outlet.  If you log onto outlet.loft.com you will find different specials than you’ll see at loft.com or in the store.

My latest outlet.loft.com finds include the following:

$9.99

This was the first item in my shopping cart.  The color description is “fig” and I like how it is paired with the blue/gray pants, but it was the price that grabbed my attention.  With the code SOGOOD, my price was $7.99.

$14.44

I have an eye for a good deal.  These corduroy pants were too good to pass up.  My target item was blouses, but I had to get the pants when I found this

$16.99

The blouse appears to be very similar to the floral long sleeve tee, but has a completely different look when worn.

 MODERN SATEEN SLIT CUFF SKINNY ANKLE PANTS

$23.79

At this point, all four of the items in my shopping bag are in the same color family.  Although I could wear these olive ankle pants with either the blouse or tee pictured above, I have other plans for them.

$11.99

Saving for spring… this blouse is pictured with red pants, and although my brain would’ve never put the two together, I like it.

and another

$11.99

I love the tiny pink flowers in this blouse.  Also, it pairs nicely with my pink pants, pink shorts, pink skirt, white pants, white shorts, white skirt, black pants, black shorts, black skirt and jeans.

By the way… LOFT Outlet is not paying me for this advertisement, I just can’t help but share when I find a good deal!

 

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Friday Favorites

This is Serious…

 

IT’S FRIDAY!

It’s time for my:

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

My Niece

My sister has one daughter, which means I have one niece, which is one of the many things that makes her so special.  That’s her and her cat.

Sydney celebrated her 17th birthday this week.

Gina posted this on social media…She looks a lot like her pretty Mama.

Happy Birthday Sydney!

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Favorite # TWO

Perfect Attendance Party

In the inbound call center world, it is a VERY BIG DEAL to have perfects attendance.  So much so, the company throws a party for the individuals who are able to make it an entire year without using a “sick” day.  To celebrate these exceptional folks, the company will throw a party for them.  This year the party included Jimmy Johns subs and a movie,

Central Intelligence.  The movie was great!  The Buffalo Chicken sub came home with me; LB and I will sample it this weekend.

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Favorite # THREE

These Shoes

Amanda presented these lovely leopard print sandals to me for Christmas…I wore them to work this week.

They looked great with my purple pants.

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Favorite # FOUR

A Fantasy Closet

With my design skills and LB’s ability to do anything, we should have no trouble building an exact replica of this fantasy closet in one of our spare rooms.

Right LB?

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Favorite # FIVE

I don’t usually pick an OOTD for a favorite… especially when my pics are taken in my garage at 7AM EST.  But this was a cute winter outfit and I got a lot of compliments!

Vest // Sweater // Jeans // Shoes

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In addition to the favorites that I’ve listed, I have many blessings to be thankful for… I’m thankful for family,  I’m thankful to have a job, I’m thankful for my good health, I’m thankful for my closetful of clothes and clothes that I have no place to put!

 

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Friday Favorites

Last Friday was my Favorite of all Fridays because I enjoyed the start of a staycation that lasted until Wednesday, December 26th.

Now I am back to work.

Alas.

But what a great Christmas holiday!And although being away from the office for 5 days was the best gift ever, I have some other favorites that I want to share today.

Favorite # ONE

While LB and I were Christmas stocking shopping last Saturday I was reminded of the bucket list that I have been adding to [and have yet to share].  One of the bucket list items is to try each flavor of

Pringles

This idea came to me when I was looking for items to add to my bucket list via google search.  I read in another blog that there are 29 flavors, but I count 22 on the Pringles website.

There were about 12 different varieties on the store’s shelf and I proceeded to add one of each to the buggy.  We walked around the store for about a half an hour before I decided that it was a bad idea to take so many Pringles home with me at one time.  So I put them all back.

We’ll tackle that bucket list item slowly.

Favorite # TWO

Sunday night LB and I experienced

Elf the Musical

at Alhambra Theater and Dining

Dinner was great.  I ordered the parmesan crusted salmon (which was SOOO good) and LB had the Holiday feast.  While Elf the Musical doesn’t compare to the Charles Dickens story, it was a very good show!

And as always, LB and I had a great time.

Favorite # THREE

In addition to the spectacular giraffe jammies presented to me by Stephanie, I also received a pair of ENORMOUS silver hoop earrings.  Richard thought it would be a good idea to try them on and LB caught it on camera.

This Photo

is definitely a favorite!

Favorite # FOUR

Friday’s

OOTD

Straight from Macclenny’s  Classy Crossroads Boutique

I wore this Merry Christmas outfit to work on Friday, so my blouse wasn’t off the shoulder as intended.  It can be worn comfortably both ways.  I love it and the jeans are very comfortable.

Blouse // Jeans // Shoes

 

Favorite # FIVE

 Holiday Hoopla

at Mama’s house!

I love it all!

 

 

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Christmas Wish List

As I read through the various blogs that I follow, I found one that was particularly interesting and gave me an idea for a post of my own.  The Blended Blog is one that I read regularly and also enjoy linking up on their site.  This past Monday’s post was TBB Wish List written by the adorable Andrea Nine.
From what I’ve read, it seems that we all have a leopard print fixation this year.
I was motivated to include a few items from my own Pinterest Wish List and incorporate those items into the post today.
Sing along as you read the following “Christmas Wish List” post to the tune of a song made popular by Mariah Carey:

All I Want For Christmas is You

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I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I must have these Archway cookies
buy them for me this I plead
I don’t need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
If you’ll give these glasses to me
I will put them on my face
I just want this for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
What I want for Christmas
Is shoes
Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow
And I’m just gonna keep on waiting
for a  jacket, this I know
I won’t make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won’t even stay awake to
Hear this little gold watch tick
‘Cause I just want all of this stuff
And I know that its enough
What more can I say?
it’s what I want Christmas day!
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Yes that was goofy, but I had fun.
And I’m serious about the cookies.

Although it is Mariah Carey who made this song popular, I’ve included a clip from a favorite movie Love Actually featuring Olivia Olson.

Enjoy…

 

 

 

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Calling All Camo

TBB has invited bloggers to link up for the

FALL FASHION FRENZY

I’m coming on board late, but better late than never.

Today’s post is all about camouflage.

Camouflage is the use of any combination of materials, coloration, or illumination for concealment, either by making animals or objects hard to see, or by disguising them as something else.  Examples include the leopard’s spotted coat, the battledress of a modern soldier, and the leaf-mimic katydid’s wings. (source)

Notice how I blend into the shrubbery?  I’m barely visible to the naked eye!

I’ve always considered CAMO to be a staple of fall fashion.

As I’ve mentioned repeatedly, it will not feel like fall in Florida for quite some time, but I’m breaking out a pair of my camouflage pants so I can play along.

  I went against my better judgment and wore them to work today along with a top from my first Trunk Club experience and black bejeweled sandals.

My camouflage pants are from the Rock and Republic line at Kohls.  They are actually “jean leggings” and are quite comfortable.  Although the same leggings are nowhere to be found on the Kohl’s website, there are a few alternatives.

Kohl’s // Kohl’s // Kohl’s

If you like Kohl’s and are in the market for camouflage pants, these are currently $59.50, $25.00, and $35.20 respectively.

If you don’t enjoy shopping at Kohl’s, there are plenty of options elsewhere:

Forever 21 //  Charlotte Russe // Old Navy // Shein // Venus

 

Happy CAMO shopping!

 

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