Fun Finds...

I went to a consignment sale a couple weeks ago with Megan and Audra. We went to the same sale in the Fall, and had so much fun. We like to make an event of it...we leave the kids at home, drive up to Wichita for dinner, and then head to the sale for a couple hours of shopping! They have tons of kids clothes, toys, pj's, shoes, baby gear, maternity clothes and books. I spent $50 or $60 and come home with lots of clothes (pants, shorts, pj's, shirts, onesies, coats), shoes, books and toys. Everything is in such great shape.

His daddy really liked this pearl-snap shirt I found for Barrett Russell!
Oh...he'll be so cute wearing this in the Fall!

It's fun to buy Barrett name brand (Old Navy, Gap, Gymboree) clothes for $2.00. I VERY rarely pay full price for his clothes. Kids grow out of things so fast, I just can't justify it. Especially when I can buy them like-new so cheap...I don't feel guilty at all.

My favorite purchase was this pair of cowboy boots!! We've wanted Barrett to have his own pair of boots, so I was thrilled to get these BRAND NEW for only $15.00! I'm hoping they'll fit him in the Fall. I will definitely be doing a photo shoot with these...totally worth the $15.00!!!


Then, at the end of March, I took a trip to Texas. It was a girl's weekend with my mom, Aunt Deb, Aunt Clara and cousin, Audrey. We drove to Frisco, Texas to stay with Aunt Deb's sister, Kathy, and her family. They were the sweetest hosts...cooking dinner and driving us all around to shop. We shopped from sun up to sun down! With a few breaks in the evening to play Wii bowling and watch one of Gabe's baseball games. We were looking mostly for dresses for all of our upcoming family events: Audrey's wedding, graduations, showers, Brandon's wedding, etc.

Aunt Kathy showed us some adorable shoes she'd just bought...As soon as I saw them, I wanted my own pair! They are so cute and comfy. Perfect for Spring.

And...they're from Wal-Mart!! $13.00

My favorite new store in Texas was Garden Ridge. My Aunts and cousins have talked about it forever, and I actually have quite a few kitchen things from there thanks to my Aunt Deb. They go to Garden Ridge every time they are in Texas. I think there is also one in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. They claim they are not as good as the Dallas one, but I still might have to pay them a visit, since they're closer. They have EVERYTHING: patio furniture, flower pots, candles, silk flowers, purses and luggage, linens, rugs, dishes, kitchen gadgets, sofas, dining sets, and on and on! I found all sorts of fun stuff there....Yellow purse for Spring, apple green wallet, and several cute little dishes I brought back for my sister-in-law.

My favorite purchase at Garden Ridge was this straw holder! I sip from a glass of ice water with lemon ALL day long...and I use a straw 95% of the time. I think drinking from a straw makes me drink even more water. So having this new holder out on the counter is so fun! I love it!

And...I've been looking for some bright green baskets for the bookshelf in Barrett's room. I found these that were the perfect color and size. They were only $1.99 for 4 baskets!

Oh...it's fun to find a good bargain!
Now, off to figure out what we're all going to wear for Easter!

palm branches

Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week. It celebrates the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where people spread palm branches and clothing before Him.


The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
John 12: 12-13

Barrett had fun with his palm branch.
Sorry to the man that sat in front of us at church...
he may have gotten tickled on the back of the neck with it a few times.

And we're still carrying it around today! The poor leaves have taken a beating! Barrett was moving 90 miles an hour in all of these pictures, so sorry they're all blurry! Have a great week everyone...the MASTERS starts on Thursday!

{get REAL} Time

{get REAL} sharing snapshots of your own simple. everyday. life. moments

I know...it has been a couple weeks since my last {get REAL} post!! My time in blog world has been few and far between these days. Other things seem to be consuming my TIME!

This week:: What has been consuming YOUR TIME this week!

What have you been up to?

I feel totally out of the loop...after our trip to South Carolina, and then my trip to Texas last weekend. I have been trying to catch up on housework and Elephant Juice Designs orders, and I feel like I'm running in circles! I'm glad to be home and ready to get back to a normal schedule!

This is what's been consuming MY time this week....


Lots and lots of client orders!! Save-the-dates, Wedding Invitations, Shower Invitations and more. It's been a bit crazy this week, but I'm NOT complaining!! Being this busy and getting a new client almost every-other-day means success for my business and money in the bank!

Me and my printer are best friends.
My ribbon box is getting a work-out.
The piles of paper are ready to be used.
Boxes are being filled right and left.
The lady at the post office knows me by name.
That could be because I'm there every-other-day...or because I always have a 14-month old on my left hip, a box on my right hip and my purse over my shoulder. It's quite the site...and takes talent!
I should buy stock in Zip Dry.
My hubby sits on the couch alone at night.
I spend my evenings in the office printing
OR on the living room floor assembling.
Photoshop & Illustrator are up on my laptop 90% of the time.

BUT, no matter how busy I get with client orders...
this little guy always gets the best of me!

Now go 'link-up' below and share what you've been up to!