best flower buds

Melissa

Time for the latest from Jay at Play (maker of the adorable Happy Nappers and Little Miss Muffins. Meet Best Flower Buds! Gracie absolutely loves it!

Gracie will show you how it works.

Best Flower Buds are priced between $4.99 -$19.99 (depending on the size of the doll). A variety of blooms/colors are available like violet or iris or daisy, so you can get your little one’s favorite! Available at Toys R Us. So cute – these are going to be as big as Little Miss Muffin!!

disclosure: we received this product to facilitate this post. we ere not compensated financially and all opinions are my own.

what i wore

Melissa

Thursday I headed to Disney Social Media Moms conference. The first night, we had a party on the beach and I wore jeans and a gorgeous tunic I picked up at Loft Outlet last year.

Friday was conference day! I wore the same thing I wore to the fashion show last week. I just love this shirt!
shirt: LOFT {already sold out – similar}
jeans: 7 for all mankind
shoes: target

Saturday I was SUPER stylish while on the Wild African Trek at Animal Kingdom! How rugged am I?

Monday was a chilly and cloudly return to reality. Sigh. So I dipped into the neon to brighten things up.
jacket : kohl’s {buy here}
top: old navy {buy here}
jeans: 7 for all mankind
shoes: target
watch: Guess {buy here}

Tuesday was a bit warmer. YAY!! I started out with a belt, then took it off. It was so annoying. I think I need a thinner belt for this outfit.
sweater: urban outfitters {gift from my sis}
jeans: 7 for all mankind
shoes: target
earrings: cents of style {no longer available}

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recipes for cinco de mayo

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I’m pretty sure I could eat Mexican food every day for the rest of my life and be perfectly and completely happy.

Not to mention, I am kind-of well know for making an amazing margarita.
Not a bad signature drink! Here is my super-dooper secret recipe. You will LOVE it!

Margarita

1 can frozen limeaid
1/2 can triple sec
1/2 – 1 can tequila

Blend with ice. Serve in glass rimmed with salt. Designate a driver.

My other favorites for Cinco de Mayo?

These are the best black beans. My kids love these. We use them as a side dish or to make tacos!

Although, carne asada tacos or carnitas are always a good option.

For something a little more gourmet, try Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia with Salsa.

What are you making for Cinco de Mayo?

 

fashion friday: eye candy

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I’m at Disney Social Media Moms today. Hee hee hee.

So I’m crazy busy, but I still have some eye candy for you today. Cause I love you all so.

I really want a white watch.

and cap-toe shoes.

and do you think this is what closets look like in heaven?



what i wore

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It was a crazy week!!

Wednesday I went out on a date! Yay! I love this raincoat. I picked it up on clearance at LOFT last year for under $10 and I wear it all the time. The bracelets are from Old Navy – they were $3 each. I bought this shirt at the LOFT Friends and Family sale!
coat: LOFT
shirt: LOFT {buy here}
jeans: 7 for All Mankind {buy here}
shoes: Target
bracelet: Old Navy

Thursday had a meeting. So I got dressed and all.

dress: united styles
shoes: target

Friday I wore a blazer and a bright shirt for a day of running errands and working my tail off.
blazer: loft
tshirt: loft {buy here}
scarf: loft
hummm… I sense a theme.

Saturday, Gracie was in a fashion show. So I went to help her and I think we both ended up looking pretty cute.
shirt: LOFT {already sold out – similar}
jeans: 7 for all mankind
shoes: target

Then Sunday I wore a cute new cami from Kohls with a belted cardi. It was chilly, but the top still felt springy.

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fashion friday: disney bound

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Next week, I’m heading to Orlando for the Disney Social Media Moms conference. Much to the dismay of my poor, neglected children who will not be coming with me. We keep having conversations like: “So you’re going to ride Space Mountain….. without me?” (insert tear-filled Bambi eyes here) And me assuring them that I will be working  most of the time and not having lots of time to go on rides. *Ahem.*

But here is the challenge: how does one look cute at Disney?

First: find come cute shoes that are actually comfortable. I love my Privos! They are so so comfy and look great with everything – even shorts. I hate wearing sneakers with shorts.  These are on sale for only $40!

Second: stay cool and comfy. Maybe a nice flowy top and capris or shorts. Perfect for the parks – staying cool but still stylish!

tops: anthropologie | bottoms: old navy

And don’t rule out a dress! I love wearing maxi dresses to parks. They’re so cool and comfy – I wear them with my super comfy Reef flip flips. Steer clear of shorter dresses – you don’t want to have any un-family-friendly moments climbing in and out of rides, now!

anthropologie, topshop, target, target

What are your favorite things to wear at Disney?

 



happy nappers

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Colin is totally in love with his new Happy Napper!

It is so super cute! He is using it all the time. It is just perfect for traveling – it goes from toy to pillow in just a second. We love it –

Check out the whole line of Happy Nappers on their website.

disclosure: we received a happy napper to facilitate our review. we were not compensated and all opinions are mine and colin’s.