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OOTD – Melancholy Monday

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

I hope you had a nice weekend and are ready for the week before Christmas 2012.  I’m in a mellow mood which may be attributed to Friday’s events and the weekend news reports or perhaps it’s the dreary weather.  Whatever the reason, it is definitely a melancholy Monday.

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Linking up today with Molly at #YoloMondays  – hop over and meet a new blogger

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Have a fantabulous afternoon – Smooches!

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OOTD – Polka Dots and Pink

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!!!!!

This week really flew by and there’s definitely a chill in the air – “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” – are you getting excited?  I don’t have any major plans for the weekend and since my sons are older I don’t have to stress about the holidays but I do want to make a Gingerbread house.  

Tomorrow night I may walk around the neighborhood taking pics of the pretty houses or perhaps just sit on the sofa watching movies drinking Egg Nog.  What are your plans for the weekend?

 

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Pink Suede Jacket – GW Boutique (Goodwill) // Polka Dot Top – GW Boutique // Black Slacks – Closet staple // Necklace – my grandmother’s // Shoes – attention via Kmart

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Linking up today with Casual Chic Mom – hop over and meet a new blogger

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Have a fantabulous weekend – Smooches!

 

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Toys for Tots

“The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.”

For this I wish to acknowledge and say THANK YOU to Deb Sullivan, a local Real Estate Agent for RE/Max 1st Choice, who for the last 13 years has set up mobile Drop Off Sites for Toys for Tots in the Middletown, Odessa and Townsend communities. Every year Deb or one of her agents uses their personal vehicles to serve as a drop off site in over 20 communities. The signs are posted in advance with the scheduled date and time and it has become a tradition that I and many others look forward to each year. Once I missed our scheduled date but was able to drive to another community the next day with the donation. These mobile drop off sites are an easy and convenient way to put a smile on a child’s face on Christmas morning.

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Although there has been a decrease in the number of people donating those who do are giving more which is such a blessing. Toys and gifts for kids ages 3-8, are in high demand because that is the age group which mostly still believe in Santa and don’t quite understand hardships. My sons are older and I no longer have to buy toys for them so it’s fun to shop and donate in their honor.

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I found this great article on a large donation from Mrs. Obama and members of the White House staff – http://praisecleveland.com/1413359/first-lady-michelle-obama-drops-off-900-gifts-for-annual-toys-for-tots-drive/?omcamp=es-wppz-nl


OOTD – Broken Boot Heel

Hello Friends and Happy Friday Eve!

 Today’s titled post; “Broken Boot Heel” makes me wonder why I bought these boots in the first place.  I like the color but am no longer excited about them nor do I think they are cute.  Perhaps if I had  worn them with long pants or a maxi skirt?  Hmm…well, I’m wearing them today but will probably donate to Goodwill before the end of the season.

 What do think?

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Black Gauchos  – closet staple // Purple Top and Boots  – Rugged Wearhouse // Blazer – GW Boutique (Goodwill)

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Have a fantabulous afternoon  – Smooches!

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Happy 12-12-12

There are so many interpretations for today, 12 12 12, but only one fact ~ none of us will be alive to see another repeating-number-date!

I’ve read that the number 12 is prominent, 12 is a number of universal imports seen in our culture; 12 hours of the day, 12 months of the year, 12 in a dozen, 12 zodiac signs, 12 apostles, and 12 days of Christmas.  There are suggestions to enjoy the beauty of the procession of the December holidays, starting by lighting miracles in the days of Hanukkah, leading to the gateway day of 12.12.12; stepping through the threshold of December 21, the Winter Solstice; walking into the 12 days of Christmas, and finally embracing the seven principles of Kwanzaa for a renewed human experience.

Whatever the interpretation, I do plan on doing something special by being extra kind to someone and paying it forward, it will be a small gesture to make this day bigger and more significant than the others.

Are you planning or have you done something special to mark this day?

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Don’t forget that tonight is the 12-12-12 Concert to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy – wonder what Kanye has to say about President Obama?

Linking up with Transatlantic Blonde  and Rolled Up Pretty– hop on over and meet a new blogger

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Have a fantabulous afternoon – Smooches!

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OOTD – Totally Thrifted Tuesday (almost)

Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday I hope your day is going well and all is right in your world.  Today is another almost totally thrifted Tuesday, all except the Dollhouse studded ankle boots purchased last season from Ross.

 

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Patterned Skirt  &  Printed Top – GW Boutique (Goodwill)

Necklace/Earring Set Jewelrymax.net // Bracelets and Rings –  jewelry box // Watch – Avon

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Linking up today with Frugal Living and More – hop on over and meet a new blogger

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Have a fantabulous afternoon – Smooches!

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Goodwill Goodies

Thursday I drove to Goodwill in Exton, it had been a while since I was there last and I’m on the hunt for scarves and striped shirts.  I didn’t find either but I did find some other Goodwill Goodies.  Remember the post when I stated that I was looking for Cowboy boots, well it took almost 4 months but I found them, a pair of NEW Mossimo (Target) boots for $8.99!

Thrifted from Goodwill

Chaus Blue Skirt and Morgan Taylor Studio Red Skirt  – $3.50 each

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apparenza blouse (new with tags) and Soft Works print top – $1.75 each

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$5.25 outfits

outfits Oversize Nutcracker Grey Sweater (will wear over leggings) and New York & Company Knit Top – $3.50 each

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Valet for my son – $8.97 // Towel holder – $2.97, I’ll use for bracelets or necklaces

valet Dolce&Gabbana Purse – $10.50

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I liked these cute Anne Klein shoes but they weren’t my size

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Next week I’ll hit Thorndale!

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OOTD – Sensible Shoes

Hello Friends and Happy Monday, 15 days until Christmas and the 7th day of Hanukkah 2012.

 Today is one of those, “jump back into bed pull the covers over your head” type of days.  It’s cold, damp and dreary,  but it’s also another day the Lord has kept us so I’ll rejoice and be glad in it.  However, the dreary weather is cause for my dreary outfit including the sensible shoes.

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oxblood knit top // Karen Scott suede shoes // maxi skirt – all were thrifted from GW Boutique (Goodwill)

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Dolce&Gabbana Purse – GW Boutique (Goodwill) – Ring and Bracelet – Rugged Wearhouse // Necklaces – Jewelrymax.net

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Linking up today with Tough Cookie Mommy and Thrifters Anonymous – hop on over and meet a new blogger

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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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