Change a Pet's life

Have you been thinking a dog/cat would complete your family? If so tomorrow could be your lucky day. Tomorrow is Change a Pet's Life Day just by clicking on the link you can select your state and find shelters that are participating. A huge perk besides rescuing a adorable furry future best friend the first ten adoptions at a shelter are free. Also you will leave with a starter kit including food and tips to make your new friend feel welcome in their new home.

Side note if a rescue dog/cat is not the best option for you and your family I plead with you to not buy from any pet stores instead look for a reputable breeder. You can locate reputable breeders by going to the AKC.org and searching my your state.

Being a pet owner myself I can't say enough about my little dog. She always shows me unconditional love. When I leave and return home even if I have only been gone 5 minutes or a couple days the excitement she has when I walk in the door is the best.

Honest Scrap Award

Thanks to Running in High Heels


This is my first award...

The rules of the award:
1) Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design.
2) Show the 7 winners names and links on your blog, and leave a comment informing them that they were prized with "Honest Scrap." Well, there's no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon.
3) List at least 10 honest things about yourself.

1. I can not function in the morning without coffee. This is so sad but true without at least one cup I'm no good. Not just any coffee I admit it I'm a coffee snob.

2. You will never find dirty dishes sitting in my sink for very long. I can't take it and have to wash them right away. Dirty dishes just seem to make my whole kitchen look dirty.

3. I have to floss my teeth every night before I brush my teeth.

4. My dream would be to live in a house on a couple acres of land with a large yard and garden.

5. I'm fascinated with shows on the Discovery Health channel. Everything about human body simply amazes me.

6. I was a foreign exchange student while in high school. Great times but now I can barely speak a foreign language.

7. My fingernails & toenails have to always be polished. I will be late to any event in order to have all 10 fingers and toes perfectly polished.

8. Germs freak me out! This is such a random thing to tell you all but I hate touching door handles especially leaving public bathrooms.

9. This goes along with number 8 I hate using public bathrooms and will only use them if it is a last result. Not a good combination since I have a little bladder.

10. The local news disappoints me so I choose not to watch it. Living in a very large city everything reported is negative. I'm not saying I want to live in a fairy tale, but my job requires me to be in contact with people with hardships. If the news would report on some positive aspects of life society may actually spread the feeling of doing good.



I would like to tag the following blogs that I enjoy reading on a regular basis.

Preppy Little Dress

Puttin' on the G.R.I.T.S.

Fluffy Fashionable and Famous

Pink Cashmere Cardigan

Pink Bliss

Sweet Simplicity

Midwest Prep

Are you a Recessionista?

According to Wikipedia the definition of a recessionista: A new term originated in the USA during the economic difficulties of 2008: recessionista combining the words recession and fashionista. Recessionista may be defined as: a person who strives to remain fashionable on a minimal budget.


Well I guess I fit the description of a recessionista, but I have always been this way. Trying to get the best deal possible, sometimes I just can't wait for that special item to go on sale and have to buy it right then.

Keeping with classic clothing items always helps me to transition between seasons & years. Cashmere sweaters, cardigans, argyle sweaters(personal weakness), dark denim, black trousers are staples in my wardrobe during the winter months. If I have these items I then mix in the trends with my accessories, shoes, and handbags. My staple accessory is a scarf, I'm always cold.













So if you are a recessionista here are a couple sales I went to today. I'm sure there are plenty others.

Target has all of there Home Design Event dept 30% off


Also the Targets in my area have an additional 30% off of the shoe clearance. I got a pair of heels for $4.20, what a deal!!




Pier 1 is having their 75% off sale right now


Crate and Barrel is also having a great sale I got several items there this weekend.



Restoration Hardware, thank you for the $100.00 off a $400.00 purchase. This is for their Inaugural Oath promotion. I have been wanting a couple light fixtures from here for a while now maybe the time to get them.


Ann Taylor loft has 30% off the latest sweaters, jackets, jeans...


Lastly one of my favorite J.Crew had their famous 20% off sale items but it expired yesterday. Have no fear it will return soon it always does right after I pay full price.



So if you are a recessionista like myself what are some of your tips for staying stylish on a budget?

Kelly's Korner: Please Pray

Kelly's Korner: Please Pray




Please Pray for Kelley's little baby girl Harper. She is in very critical condition right now and their family needs all of our prayers right now.You can read updates here

My thoughts and prayers are with Kelly, Scott and Harper.