All things Hearts

I haven't posted a shopping guide in awhile and the other day while doing some online window shopping I came across a bunch of super cute heart items. With Valentines day coming up I thought I would share!!

Toddler heart

Love dress/ heart overalls/ heart dress/ heart shoes/ heart pj's/ heart tutu
Mickey shirt/ King of Hearts pj's/ Monster heart socks/ plaid shirt/ Love machine shirt

The picture doesn't show it super well but those overalls have a heart on the front! Can I have those in my size? I also love the idea of having pj's for every holiday, why should Christmas get all the fun??

Baby Heart

#adorable outfit/ heart pj's/ pink tutu/ heart colo block dress/ heart hat/ heart blanket
i heart u pj's/ # heartbreaker onesie/ Major flirt outfit/ Hello ladies socks/ mommy onesie 

Shopping for a newborn again has been so much fun! I forgot how small the clothes are!!! I love the blanket, it could go boy or girl, and I am all about the gray!! My cousin had a little baby boy the same day Baby A was born, so that's why I chose to do a boy section too. I love the gray pj's I think if you pair that with a red bow a little girl could rock them too! And, the mommy onesie, please, the cuteness is irresistible!!

Mom and Dad Valentine

lace top/ pink skinnies/ heart pj's
love boxers/ red pants/ red t shirt

Of course moms and dads are the hardest to shop for, so I went with pink and red. The mom outfit could so go together but, I do think if a dad was to rock all that red it might be a little scary.

I'm not sure what we plan for Valentine's day, probably something on the chill. For the girls I think I will get each of them a piece of clothing and a toy or book, maybe a small box of candy for Miss Max. Mondo and I always make something for Valentine's day, this year it will be either a chatbook or a shutterfly book. Need an idea for Valentine's day here is a previous one I posted for the inexpensive.

Also, a blogger I follow at The Little Things We Do, has issued a "Choose Love" challenge. It's spending 7 days showing your husband you love him. Each day has a new challenge. I want to try this and encourage you to try too. Check out the Challenge here. 

What are your Vday plans??

Valentine Activities

I had spread out all our Valentine activities through out the month and instead of posting them in individual posts I decided to combine them.

Early in the month we had some snow fall. I had been wanting to make snow cream, so I ran out stuck a bowl in the front yard and snow cream was made (tutorial to come)!! Mackenzie loved it, and since I added valentine sprinkles I felt this made it a valentine activity.

Week before Valentine's day we made glitter hearts.

One wall in my kitchen was screaming for a big chalkboard. Since I haven't been able to find a frame I liked to make my own I made a cheap one to use until I find the perfect frame (tutorial to come). Mackenzie decorated the hearts. Essentially, I just cut out a bunch of hearts from construction paper, taped them down and let her "paint" the glue on, then glittered. She loved it!!

The day before Valentine's one of Mackenzie's friends hosted a tea. So we went to that, there they got to make valentine's and eat pink cinnamon rolls.

Finally, Valentine's day. Mondo and I decided we are going to make a shutterfly book. We just haven't done that yet. Hopefully soon! Here is what we did get each other and Mackenzie.

We were going to make Red velvet pancakes, then Mondo mentioned donuts. So we went to a local donut shop, so fun and cute!!

Of course after that we went to the gym but not before taking some more pictures.

That concludes most of our Valentine's festivities.

I have a ton of posts coming up you won't want to miss out! A new series fight like a girl, new one piece four ways, one diy, and a weight loss update!

I love because He first loved me,

Dorinda

Valentine's day fashion

If you are anything like me you have been thinking, dreaming and scouring Pinterest for a Valentine day outfit for a few months now. Okay maybe not that long but at least a week or two. No? Just me? Well, here are two ideas I came up with.

First one is casual and since Valentines is on a Friday, maybe even appropriate for the office. 

This is a heart sweater I got from old navy paired with a chambray shirt underneath. Some skinnies and cute flats. This outfit is so pinterest inspired I wore this the other day while we were shopping for Valentine's day gifts.

To finish the look I pulled my hair in a top knot as seen done in my black Friday hair blog. I also added a gold boyfriend watch and a cute love double ring not pictured. All ready and super comfy.

Look two is not from my own closet. Last week while shopping I found this super cute faux leather skirt on clearance at JcPenny. unfortunately they were out of my size (insert tears here), even online!! I have been dreaming visions of that skirt and outfits since that day. Here is an outfit inspired by that skirt.

This skirt closely resembles it and is on sale!! Here!

I would pair this with a men's v neck plain white tee, and either cute pink flats (let's face it I am a mom heels are not always practical) or red heels. A big statement necklace and my hair in the perfect pony. Here is a link for the best tutorial on the perfect pony. I love how this outfit is a little tough for such a sweet holiday!

I think Valentine's Day calls for pink or red somewhere on your outfit. I will be at work Friday night, so I plan on rocking a red long sleeve shirt and some jeans. Have a great day!!

Dorinda

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is just a few days away!! I don't care what they say about this day being too commercialized I like any day to have an excuse to show those I love how much I love them.

We haven't done our shopping yet, we plan on going Wednesday. We will probably just get Mackenzie and my bff/sis in law a few things. For us we usually make something. We have discussed making another build a bear. We are worse than most pre teen girls we love those things! Or I was thinking of making a shutterfly book, they always have deals for new members. You can see what we did last year, here. Here are a few things I was eyeballing.

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Of course Mackenzie needs all things, pink, hearts, and sparkly!! I love these pj's bonus on SALE!! This super cute purse, when I showed it to her in store, I thought I was going to have to buy it then. The headbands are from a local crafter who has an etsy shop, I love her bows and they seem to be some of the best prices!! Mackenzie loves sippy cups with straws we got her one for Christmas and it is still her favorite. Little miss artsy will also love to try the waterpaint. Something we have never done before!!

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This old navy shirt makes me laugh, this I think is a must. A great vday shirt with out being over the top. For Christmas I got Mondo a Dollar Shave Club gift card. They sent a sample size of the shave butter which he said is great! So, I think that is a great gift. Whenever Mondo makes bacon he always comes up with a weird contraption for a bacon press maybe it's time to get him one? He loves Star Wars and chocolate, let's combine the two! I think a wallet is a great go to for a guy anytime.

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This could be for me, hint hint hubby. Or for any female in your life. I am in need of gold nail polish, and essie good as gold will be a great addition to my nail family! I love this valentine sweater!! This ring is currently on Amazon for 99 cents!! Plus, I like revenge and it makes me think of that. Chocolate or flowers are a must for Valentines day, I prefer chocolate!! And this nail dotting tool from avon, I already own, is a super fun gift!!

These are my valentine gift guides. I hope they help you, I will post a review of our valentine's day once it happens. Later this week I will post a Vday fashion guide!!

See you soon!!

All you need is love, or chocolate,

Dorinda