Violet Says - Carry a Box

V fell asleep before telling her story *wink, wink*.  Here's the deal. We've had this box since Sunday and it is her new favorite "thing". She loves it so much that when we were preparing to leave the house she picked it right up for the journey. She held on to it and for most of ou…

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The Confessional - My Blog Photography

Well look at me all leaned up against the couch. Whew, it's exhausting standing all the time. Maybe I'll be sitting next time.  It's Monday and a good day for a random confession.  Have you ever thought to yourself, why are Mama V's photos cropped so thin? No? Never? Ok. I'll t…

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Mama Manual: How to Shower Alone

Step 1: Go to YouTube Step 2: Create a playlist Step 3: Add the following: This is at least a 7 minute shower (auto repeat for longer).  You're welcome. I have never seen V so transfixed.  What songs/videos mesmerize your little one?

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Thriftanista Social Club: Mini Haul

I scheduled a Thriftanista meetup on Monday to hit up the 50% off sale at Unique and the 44% off sale at Salvation Army. I saw so many great items and still kept to my budget and only spent $20 for the night. I found two beaded tops at good price. I have been looking for ages.  Thinking about sell…

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Thriftanista Style File: Peplum, Ruffles, and Chevron

I attended "Who Wants to be a Fashion Judge?" at Calvin Tran last week. There were yummy treats, cocktails and great music. We critiqued (clap and clap louder) women ripping the runway in pieces from the Calvin Tran collection. It was a lot a fun. I ended up sitting next to 2 lovely Thri…

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Violet Says - Help Me Vacuum

Congratulations to TSC member and fellow blogger Adjua who won the $25 gift card!

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Nail Polish Love - Purple & Mint

It's been a minute with this segment. I haven't been keeping up on my manicures and nail polishing. I'm having so much chippage lately that it just doesn't seem worth it. Nails and baby wrangling don't seem to go well together. I have more wrangling now that V is walking and hal…

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Sewing for a Cause

Last week, I attended the 2nd Annual Haiti Pillowcase to Dress and T-Shirt to Shorts Sewer Workshop. I participated in the creative and sewing process of turning donated pillowcases into dresses that would go to Haiti. I haven't done hands on volunteer work in a long time. I usually donate mon…

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Clip it! with Clipix

I believe I mentioned in a previous post that I still use bookmarks. I read a gazillion blogs a day and I find a lot of random information or pics that I want to come back to. I also have starred items in my reader. I have been wanting to put it all together in one space and organize all the links.…

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Thriftanista Social Club: Meeting 1

The first meetup of the Thriftanista Social Club was last Friday at Salvation Army. There were 12 of us who braved the snow, wind, and cold to shop and meet other Thriftanistas. We shopped until closing and probably could have stayed longer. The manager treated us very well and made sure we had eve…

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Violet Says - Hippo in my Pocket

One of V's favorite toys is Hippo (or her pronuciation Heee-po). Partly because of this song . Have you entered my $25 Visa Gift Card giveway?

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Thriftanista Style File: Red & Pink

My Valentine's Day plans include Zumba and strength training classes tonight at Hip Circle. Our VDay celebrations are sporadic. Some years we're into it and other years..not so much. This is an indifferent year. *shrugs* Today is the anniversary of our engagement too. You can read all abou…

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Monday Mingle + $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

I had a full, busy weekend including a visit from my BFF, the first Thriftanista Social Club meetup, sewing dresses for girls in Haiti, and a baby shower. What I Wore I wore this to meet my visiting BFF. It's another experiment in pattern mixing. I stepped outside of my comfort zone a bit with …

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Thriftanista Style File: Blue Peplum + Pencil Skirt

I attended an Advisory Council Meeting of the Salvation Army Chicago Northside stores. It was a great experience and you will be me hearing more about that later. The first meetup of the Thriftanista Social Club is tomorrow at one of their locations. It's going to be fun. They are having a spec…

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Violet Says - Like Magic

Now you see it. Now you don't.

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Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark . All opinions are 100% mine. Do you lack sufficient prescription drug coverage? No coverage at all (that would be my current situation)?Walgreens’ Prescription Savings Club may be the answer for you. The Prescription Savi…

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Link Love for Friends

On my way out to Saturday night with fitness friends at Hip Circle Studio .  I'm happier than I look in this photo. Won Eyedews in Twitter's #winebuzz with virtual wine lover friends . A Lady Terror Chic collage card. A very special gift from my in real life friend . Moo Cards to pass out to n…

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