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october’s craft weekend

October 30, 2015 Filed in craft weekend

we had not had a Craft Weekend since May!
it was fun to get back in to the groove and bring new friends into the house to get crafty.
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we felt a little rusty on the thursday preparing but we quickly remembered what we do.
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these ladies were so friendly and happy to be together!
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the kitchen at the Craft House is so bright.
i love that and it’s what i miss the most about living there… THE LIGHT!
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these oklahoma girls were taking a selfie when they got to the Craft House and i photo bombed them   🙂

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we made our ruffle aprons on friday night like we always do.
these girls were great learners and great with color!IMG_6866IMG_6900IMG_7592IMG_7591IMG_7597
i think that Craft Weekend makes sewing less scary to learn.
i love to teach newbies how to work their machines and beat the ruffles!
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Katie was the first one done on friday night!
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we shopped for antiques and junk all afternoon on saturday… my favorite thing to do if i’m not crafting.
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i wanted this big white cabinet REALLY bad.
but i have no place for it right now so it had to stay.
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Katy and Kim came from California to be our CW helpers!
we loved having them at the Craft House.
they helped serve our guests so well!
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all the pretty aprons in the morning light!
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our saturday night craft projects were:
– stamped metal cuff bracelets
– painted wood block hearts
– fabric wrapped embroidery hoop “frame”
– scrappy bunting

these girls rocked every single project!
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the rainbow stairs!!!
it makes me so happy that they make everyone else happy!
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we were dying laughing at our Jimmy & Justin version of Kim’s Inception headshot.
ha ha haaaa
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this was Kim’s view! HA!!!

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Kimberlee fed us the Bundt of Sin, cinnamon rolls and Carmel Bread Pudding all in 48 hours!!
it’s heaven getting to eat at Craft Weekend!

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Lesley & Lisa hanging out on the porch.
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putting your name on the map is a must!
(becky i am sorry i forgot to make more pins on saturday night! i promise to add you on there!)
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i love the relaxed smiles from everyone as they head out for their homes on sunday morning.
everyone is refreshed and happy!

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aren’t we so funny?
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thanks for a WONDERFUL weekend everyone!
we loved having you!
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Stephanie L. Robertson - I totally want to make those bunting/banners!

Lisa B - Looks like you have ZERO flags in Oregon>>>> I need to change that!!

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - OH my goodness! What a fun group! Katy and Kim?! Yes.

Sandra - Enjoyed this post so much…my daughter-in-law and 2 close friends were at this retreat and had a wonderful time. Love their aprons! 🙂

talia - Adorable! Everyone always looks like they are having the most amazing time.

Lisa - These craft weekend posts are always so fun to read!

andrea - Wah! It already seems like a 100 years ago! Such a wonderful thing!! I look at my treasures made, purchased and gifted and smile! So glad I got to do this! Blessings to you and Kimberlee (the bomb-diggity cook) as life keeps rolling on! Xoxo

sharon / theprincipledtype.blogspot.com - i mean. i can’t even, –the things Kimberlee makes! invite me and i will do all the dishes and floor scubbing .. a ‘will work for food’ kinda girl! *** all the t-shirts i’m seeing, slay me! *** and last but not least ‘words mean things’ ??!!! coined phrase around my house! heart crushin on it hard!!

sooo fun to read these craft house posts.

Cornelia - Love your blog! Where did you find all those cowboy boots?

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funny

October 27, 2015 Filed in funny videos

an unrelated funny spoof video to go along with yesterday’s JCP active wear post.
ha ha haaaaa

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Victoria - Hilarious and so true!

Liz - Catching up on my favorite posts…. In my active wear.
Thanks Meg, for making me smile!

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Jodie - Thanks for making me smile today. It’s been a rough one!

Jenna - This is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I personally love “showing off my baby” in my active wear. haha

Kathie M. - Love this video!! I had to totally watch it again! I am at work in my office and all I could think was I am sporting a sports bra under my “Work” clothes! We are required to dress business casual. Thank you for a giggle at the beginning of my work day!

Jenn - My husband showed me this yesterday. Yes, its very funny!

Kristen - LITERALLY just sent this to all my peeps….and laughing WAY TOO HARD! Sending you love in my active wear, Meg, for making my day! 🙂

Sandra - This is hilarious – and so true!

Miranda - BAHAHAHAHAHA. That is perfect. I’m typing this in my activewear.

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shopping for activewear

October 26, 2015 Filed in Uncategorized
JCPenney’s asked me if I would want to write a post focusing on their Activewear.
Ummmm… yes please!!
Shopping for activewear is one of my favorite things.
I feel like I am pretty good at it. Ha ha ha!
I went to my closest JCPenney to shop in person but you can definitely shop online too.
The activewear section was much bigger than I remembered!
I decided to try on lots of things and share what I liked because I know you are dying to go shopping with me – HA!
Something you should know about me and shopping – I try on EVERYTHING! If I remotely like it… I try it on.
Because you never know if it’s going to be the perfect thing if you don’t try it on!IMG_6415
I started with the Nike section.
The pink drew me in.
I love bright pink! 
This hoodie was super soft and comfy!
I loved how the hood was tall & kind of slouchy (is that a word?)IMG_6433 
And more pink… this half zip pullover was a good one!
If it has the thumbholes, I am totally smitten.
If it were up to me, ALL long sleeve shirts would have thumbholes. Why not?
It’s so comfy and warm that way.
Those Nike capri pants were a great print too!jcp5IMG_6417 
This jacket was so CUTE!! It zipped up at an angle and that neck line was fabulous.
The fabric was the softest… I really liked this one!jcp6 And then weirdly…. I fell in love with these Nike sweats.
I thought I was trying on leggings – i probably wouldn’t have tried them on at all if i’d known they were sweat pants.
But these fleece-lined pants are probably the most comfortable pants I’ve ever tried on!
And I look slightly like a dude in those photos don’t ya think?
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I moved onto JCPenney’s brand called Xersion.
These jackets came in several colors.
I attempted to give purple a chance… no.
Not happening.
But I liked the navy!
And I loved the black… of course.
I love color but so often I lean hard on black.IMG_6449jcp3 
If you didn’t like all the detail on the left jacket, another option is the more streamlined all-black version on the right.
Both very comfortable and perfect for starting out on a walk on a fall morning in Kansas.
a light weight jacket like this is a staple.IMG_6455IMG_6457 
That’s a super cute coat!
Looking at it I was reminded of my training for the half marathon a few years ago… running 8 miles in the snow!
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I loved the detail on these Xersion capris!
(also wishing i’d gotten a pedicure before my shopping trip!)

So many great patterns and quotes!jcp1IMG_6459 
If you are looking for black workout pants… i think you can find them here!

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I loved those pink patterned capris!
IMG_6470jcp2  the back of this shirt was perfect!
They had it in several colors but I focused on black or gray… again.
And I sized down to a medium for this loose fitting shirt.IMG_6475 
This crazy soft sweatshirt with thumbholes was an easy decision.IMG_6476 
I wasn’t 100% sold on the mesh shirt…jcp4 
I like when I can find a longer shirt to cover my booty in my workout leggings.
I sized down from what I usually wear because it seemed to fit me better.IMG_6486  I had too many choices of things I really liked!
(That is one downfall that happens occasionally when trying on so many things)
i came home with the Nike pants! (and a pair for talby too)
i also got the Mind, Body, Spirit top and the light blue loose tee.

that was kind of fun to go shopping “together” wasn’t it?   🙂

now your turn… what is the most recent activewear item you purchased?
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erica best - new yoga pants

sherri crawford - i recently picked up some yoga pants

Ellie Wright - It’s been a while, but my last fitness related purchase was sneakers.

amanda sakovitz - i recently bought yoga pants

D Schmidt - The most recent was the Reebok® Workout Ready Tank Top

Jerry Marquardt - I recently purchased a Firestone hoodie to work out in.

Tabathia B - https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/669761369214951424

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Tabathia B - I don’t think I have ever purchased authentic activewear, but just adapted athletic wear and leggings

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Thomas Murphy - I just bought new running shoes.

Denise L - I can’t remember the last time I bought workout wear – I really need to win this contest!

Susan Smith - I just recently purchased yoga pants and a sports bra.

Tarissa - I did purchase a couple of new activewear shirts over the summer. Also, I’m going to purchase some new exercising shoes very soon, maybe this week!

Betty C - I haven’t really gotten much lately. The most recent was a new sports bra.

angie - I have not purchased any active wear since the mid-1990s. It is just not something that I wear or would use. Sorry! Just being honest! Hope that is OK! 😀

Stacey b - The most recent active wear item I purchased was a jogging jacket, since it’s starting to get cooler.

Tara - The last activewear item I bought was a workout t-shirt.

Angel Jacklyn - A sports bra not too long ago…

Kerry - I just bought some cute Nike shorts from JCpenney!

Carolsue - The latest piece of active wear I purchased was a new sports bra
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Kristen - I purchased a really cute pair of capri length workout pants that I love…so comfy and cute.

Heidi Jo the Artist - Running shoes! Of course, I loved the purple jacket you tried on, but not surprised you didn’t like it; sure is bright!

maria cantu - I bought me some capris.

Gina M - tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/666266041849356288

Gina M - The most recent item I purchased was a sports bra from target, and that was probably 6 months ago! I would love some cute new styles!

Thanks for the chance to win!

wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

Margaret Smith - Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/666059190000033792
Thanks again.

Margaret Smith - My most recent purchase is nike walking shoes. Thanks so much.

Shawn Gallagher - Some wife beaters for running in!

debbie - I just bought a front zip sports bra.

Tina m - I just purchased some sport bars.

Laura B! - I just bought a neoprene fleece-lined hoodie and it is amazing!! A definite must have for chilly fall mornings here in Pittsburgh! 🙂

Skye - My last purchases have been shoes and sports bras. Not the most exciting but the two things I cannot run without!

Tobi Layton - My most recent purchase was a pair of black/white/grey sweats from Academy. Most comfy pants ever!

nancy beach - Its getting cold here in Iowa so I just bought a light weight slouchy hoodie for running.

Deb Ford - I got some cute capri leggings a few weeks back

rachel - I can’t even remember! How sad is that! Guess I need to buy something new!

Rebecca - It’s been a while since I have worked out, but I’m planning on getting back into shape with the start of the new year!

Elle - I just bought a pair of New Balance performance tights in this purple/white combination that I love.

Stephanie Phelps - The most recent thing I bought was a sports bra and some good socks!

Cynthia C - I think the last thing I purchased was a pair of Jockey stretch capris for my walking.

heather - The most recent active wear item that I purchased was a new pair of Nike’s.

Heather S - I bought an zip hoodie from Victorias Secret’s active line 🙂

cheryl - Black leggings. Always the black leggings. 😉

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Yoga pants! 🙂

Laura Conway - A Speedo suit!

Margie - lulu lemon pants

kjasus - i recently bought sneakers

Amy Tong - the most recent activewear item I’ve purchased was some skorts. As the weather changed, I need to a jacket soon….and I want some yoga pants too. 🙂

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Mary Jo - Would love to win this for my granddaughter because we shop a JCPenney every year near Christmas time!

Meredith Feisel - Purple workout pants for Zumba in 2013. I’m due for new!

Becky - Hmmm…the last active wear item I purchased were capris. I like finding longer work out tops to go over leggings, too…easier said than done sometimes, though!

Karla - I got a workout top

Tracy - Lovin the slouchy necks, hot pink and black capris, but like you always lean toward black and grey when I finalize my choices! If I win this – I vow to only buy color 🙂

Megan - I bought under armour 3/4th compression pants to keep me nice and warm!

Madeline - A few months ago I bought trail running shoes for the first time!

Katherine - I just got some tights for hiking!

Heather - My most recent activewear purchase was those leggings that you recommended in a post. The ones from TJMaxx. I love them. They have pockets (ring a bell?). Thank you for the rec! I’ll look into JCP and the recs that you made. 🙂

Kathy - The most recent active item I bought was new Brooks sneakers for running – love my Brooks!!

Laura Williams - A t-shirt from the track team at the school where I work! Go Timberwolves!

Lari - I bought a pair of work out capris. I like them but wish there were more options that were a little looser.

julie - I bought black capris similar to the colorful ones you tried on!

Megan - My most recent exercise purchase was some new Tennies!! I love “workout” gear…just wish wearing it would make me fitter!!

Andrea - Love my Xersion jacket – I have it in my go to black! :). Wear it to bootcamp every morning!

Nicole Francis - Always yoga pants! Love JCP! Thanks!!

Joleen - Most recently I bought some of their black compression pants, love them!

LaTanya - some leggings

kt - A pair of orange, black and grey yoga/athletic capris. First activewear purchase for myself in about 6 years…embarrassing but true 🙂 Trying to put myself first occasionally.

Michelle - I just bought some leggings for working out. Love all the selections you showed at JCP!

Jermaine D - Its been a while, but probably some basic black capris!

Natalie - The most recent activewear product that I purchased was some capri running tights in a neat color!

Mary - It’s been way too long! Do sneakers count??

Jessie C. - tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/659583569245810688

Jessie C. - The most recent activewear item I purchased was sports bra.
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Betsy - I used to love baggy pants for workout gear, but the last few years, I’ve become addicted to the capri leggings. So easy and you don’t feel like you have 900 layers on. Will have to visit JCP to try on some of the things you showed here. 🙂

Whitney - capris! and a loose fitting tee. 🙂

Heather Robison - I like the triangle capris you tired on!! I could use some new clothes to sweat in!!

Emily B. - I just bought some yoga pants at Goodwill–total steal, and I love them. Thanks for the chance to win!

Jennie - My most recent purchase was a vest, and I’m loving wearing it with sleeveless shirts underneath while its still warm down here in the south!

Jen - I bought a long sleeve tee from Athleta. Love their stuff, especially on sale!

Jen Smith - I got a couple half zip long sleeves yesterday. One is hot pink and one is black and grey houndstooth. Fabulous!

Jennifer Roehl - I purchased a workout jacket from Sams Club a few weeks ago. I love and the price was right…$16.97!

Julie - i bought some activewear pants at tjmaxx this summer, i’ve had good luck with their stuff so far!

Jolene - I just dropped a bunch of money on a few things at Sears….Where I live there aren’t many choices. I have to drive an hour to reach other stores….

jody - Leggings. which i haven’t bought in years. eeek. need long shirt to cover my booty!!!!

Caitlyn - I had to buy some new leggings recently, to get me back on track. Motivation can be fun 🙂

Shannon - A new bra!

MelissaG - I have only bought one pair of yoga pants in the last couple years. apparently I am not hard on my active wear, it lasts forever. I’m not sure if that is good or bad! Maybe I need to be working harder!

Jodie R. - Probably a pair of Nike stripped tights that you showed on your blog. 🙂

Sarah D - It has been awhile since I’ve made an activewear purchase, but I think it was a tank from OldNavy.

Jessica McCart - Hello 🙂 I recently purchased fitting striped gray and black leggings from Walmart. Cheap and they fit great! Thank you!

Lisa Brown - tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/659419684438065152

Lisa Brown - the last thing i bought was bootcut yoga pants

Michele - Fun! I could use new workout clothes!

Stephanie B - I actually accidentally bought active wear. I got some tank tops that didn’t end up covering my bra straps well enough so exercise shirts they became!

Ty - The newest active wear item I purchased are running shorts. I need to update to leggings for the cooler weather.

Becky M. - I bought two pairs of great leggings for running – both from TJ Maxx 🙂

Brenna - Who knew JCPenny had such cute stuff?!? Definitely checking it out!

Anna - Such cute workout wear! I love JC Penneys! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Jamie Weathers - Capri pants from Target that I LOVE!

Ali - I finally broke down and replaced my worn out sports bras…. 🙂 Thank you Target!

Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More - Thumb holes for the win!

Those pink hombre Capri pants are my favorite. I also like the black jacket you tried on.

Rosemary - long sleeved work out shirt with longer tail in the back and a bathing suit…cause that’s for doing laps! HA!

jen - Those were some super cute workout clothes! I’m going to need to go check them out. The last thing I got was a pair of capri’s from Fabletics. Time to go get some stuff for the colder weather though.

Madison - nike leggings!

April R - About 2 weeks ago I bought capri leggings to replace my maternity leggings that are finally too big! I am currently on the hunt for a lightweight jacket and the grey one with the assymetrical zipper is tempting 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration

Katie - I purchased a control top tank top and capri pants. After having a mastectomy after breast cancer the tank top helps to accentuate the curves I still have left!

Trindin - Love the fashion show!!! I most recently bought a pair of legging style pants.

Rachel Soderberg - I bought black Nike shorts most recently. 🙂 It was funny because I didn’t know they were soccer short at the time but it turns out that they were! They are so comfortable. I wear them all the time for exercising, chilling around the house, etc.

Kelly D - I purchased yoga pants most recently.

liesl - I need new pants!!! And I might need to try on that pink sweatshirt with the saggy neck…love it!

Elena - I bought sports bra

Lisa - My most recent activewear purchase was 2 pair of running pants, which I wore almost every day this summer. I really like the look of those Nike pants. How handy that I’ll be driving by Penney’s on my way home after work!

Stephanie - sports bra is a must

Julie Wood - tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/659116053616701441

Julie Wood - I purchased the JC Penney Xersion Relaxed Fit Relaxed Terry pants for exercising at JC Penny for $9.99! regular price $44!!

Deb M - I also bought the high waist capri leggings from 90 degrees. I love how they try and hold my menopot (also known as tummy) in–ha ha!

jennifer - I purchased new sports bras! I am in the process of trying to make some running leggings, but that project isn’t coming along well and soon it will be too cold to wear them!

Mami2jcn - tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/659105511716036608

Mami2jcn - I bought 2 sports bras.

Christy - My most recent purchase was a new pair of running shoes, but I desperately need new cold weather running gear!

Erin - i bought some capri pants you recommended from amazon – love them and bought another color! 🙂

Heike - I bought some new workout leggings – love leggings and capris!!

Paula Moss - I just bought a new Athleta tank and Gap sports bra….love them!

Catherine Burnett - I am kind of stuck on my target yoga pants. But I have a fairly new pair of bright blue running shoes, asics, i think? that i love… need to wear them more often 🙂

Becky J - oh Meg- it has been over 5 years ago that I purchased running pants…but, by God’s good grace I have dropped 35 lbs since July and I have a ways to go & my pants are wayyyyyy baggy :)…this old gal could use some new properly fitting clothes for the treadmill…thanks for the article and giveaway! Blessings

Stephanie V - I love JCP workout clothes!!

Lynda M. - I had no idea JC Penney offered so much outerwear! My most recent purchase was a sports bra.

Cindy Singer - Nike running capris! Love those pink capris you tried on!

Denise Smith - just bought some new nike running shorts, although i don’t run”) i live in them!

shar y - My last active-wear purchase were shoes and socks. I really need to update my work out clothes. I want to try those pants that you say are so comfy and probably a bright jacket, although don’t need one too warm down here in Texas. Thanks!!

Erika - Most recently, a pair of very soft leggings. I’d love to stock up on more!

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Becky Kerr - I recently bought an Amy Tangerine jacket and pants set from Sam’s Club. Love them! They are great! The perfect weight and so comfortable. I call them my comfy pants.

AlyssaErin - I really, really like my Xersion capris. They don’t slide down during CrossFit or while running. Every other pair I own seem to drop lower when working out hard.

Julie Cross - The last thing I bought was a work out tank top. And believe it or not – it is the only work out thing I own. Obviously, I need to get in gear! Its always so overwhelming shopping for activewear because I prefer preppy daily wear but your post is inspiring me to run to JcP!

DLG in Mich - The last piece of workout wear I purchased was a new sports bra to wear to yoga. I’m a big fan of JCP, so thanks for partnering with them.

Liana Merz - My most recent purchase was a JCP dry fit work out shirt — I bought it in pink and grey. That has been months ago, though…so I’m due for a shopping trip!

Ashley - I NEED those pink/purple pants, so cute! Time for some online shopping. 🙂

Rachel n. - Guess I don’t make the plunge very often…yikes, I think my last active-wear purchase was last fall. The sweats look super comfy!

Marie - I had a coupon to JCPenny’s and purchased one of their xersion v-neck tops, in turquoise, LOVE IT! Thanks for the post!

natalie schofield - the last activewear purchase I made was a tank top. I love the cotton light weight ones for yoga. i’m excited about this post and love those pink nike pants!

Kim Fry - I need some new workout stuff and this would be WONDERFUL!!! The last thing I purchased were long stretchy pants. Thanks!

Kim B - Oh I love sleeves with thumb holes. Maybe by next week I will be able to wear some. Word is we may have some fall like weather here in CA.

Yvonne C - The last active wear item I bought was a pair of sweatpants. I live in sweats in the winter! Love the cute stuff at JCP! Going to have to make a trip to the mall!

Meredith B - I recently bought a pair of grey leggings!

Rhiannon - I’m training for a half marathon right now and would LOVE some warmer gear for the cooling season!

Molly - Pretty sure the last thing I bought was a sports bra- even the cutest workout clothes aren’t cute if everything underneath is bouncing around 😉

Andrea - My most recent activewear purchases were a pair of Zella leggings and my Brooks shoes. I’ve rediscovered Penneys lately…they’ve really upped their game in the women’s clothing department! I never thought about them for activewear….will definitely have to rectify that on my next mall stop! You found some real winners!

Talia - I bought a new pair of Nike running shoes from JCPenney! I love them as they were comfortable right out of the box.

Malinda - I just got a great pair of capri workout pants. Love that they have a thicker waist band!

elizabeth - My most recent purchase was a hoodie! It’s starting to get chilly here on our walks in Nebraska!

Dennelle - I just started a work out class and recently purchased some great leggings. I would have never thought to check out JCPenney for activewear. Thanks for the recommendation!

Susan C. - Target, capris and 2 cute tops.

Queen Lisa - I recently bought my very first pair of leggings! I’ve worn them 3 times and now I’m tempted to live in them every day. Now I need something more than just black!

Dana S. - Recently purchased a sports bra. Thanks for the giveaway!

Melanie Smith - I just bought a new Nike sweatshirt, it is SO soft and cozy 🙂

Christine - I bought several under armour dry fit shirts and under armour shorts back in September for our trip to Disney. After a week in “comfy” clothes, I didn’t want to go back to office wear! 🙂

Beth - I just got some leggings for my daughter last night for her dance rehearsals. But seeing these makes me realize the ones I bought are too boring. She needs something with pattern!

Amanda - The last active wear item I purchased was a pair of capri leggings. I of course didn’t try them on and thought they were what the picture showed. They ended up being full length leggings but super comfy and fleece lined! Not what I was wanting but still a good buy! 😀

Kristin Pippin - Just purchased new running shoes after getting fitted for the first time and also recently bought new workout capris.

Kara - new running shoes!

Beth Davis - A tank at Target.

Amanda P - I just bought a pair of workout shorts (Lululemon) and a shirt from V_RUNNING on Instagram (Running 4 Those Who Can’t)

Kendra - My most recent purchase for activewear was actually two years ago, it was for a sports bra. I would love to win this!

Debi Sewell - My most recent activewear purchase was from Lands End… I’ve become addicted to their Starfish capris and leggings.

Tinaehb3 - All the activewear I typically buy is for the kids….and then I stay active “running” them all over creation lol! They love Nike & under Armour.

karen stokes - Dri fit tops. I’m in desperate need for more workout clothes.

Jenni - I bought some maternity yoga pants at Target most recently, but I’d LOVE to get the capris with character from JCP – a little motivation for next spring…

Carrie - Last thing I bough were innov8 shoes!! I crossfit and they are my favorite crossfit shoes💪🏻

Lori - Last purchase was black yoga pants from Old Navy— a wardrobe basic! JC Penney has some awesome choices– thanks for being our model!

Mandi - I’m a sucker for yoga pants–and funnel collars. I got a sweatshirt a couple weeks ago from Old Navy with a funnel collar, but I need that pink Nike in my life!

Jeny Ayres - Sooooo much cute activewear! And I love you can get JCP awards with your purchase as well, as if all the new threads weren’t a bonus enough!! 🙌🏾

Angela M - Cold weather running tights!

Catherine - I’m constantly buying active wear but I never thought about JCPenney.

Rachel Stanley - My most recent purchase was at Target, and I bought pants, a shirt, and two hoodies.

Lindi - I just bought some yoga pants and a cute top.

sharon / theprincipledtype.blogspot.com - i bought some cheapy sneakers. ps – your ‘dude’ pants rock!

Henna Bee - I am entering into a stage of my life where health is a large focus. I have an almost 1 year old and the last year has been so crazy amazing, but it’s also made me realize I need to be healthier for my child and for myself. I find new workout gear so inspiring, thank you go sharing!
–Henny

donna joy - a sports bra-and capri length pants-which i wore all summer ☺

Kirsten J - That was fun! Me? I couldn’t tell you the last time I bought workout wear. Shoes was. About 6 months ago…..and probably a tshirt a year ago.

Nora - I just got some new t shirts that are so soft and great to run in!!!

Kayte Vaughan - I bought a REALLY good pair of running shoes this spring. Because I aspired to be a good runner– now I just have to start running! 😉

Taryn Brown - I bought some Capri yoga pants at Walmart last month but Utah is getting colder and colder in the mornings when I walk. I would love a thumb hole jacket!

Sarah - blog post
Nothing too exciting, but I haven’t updated the blog in months!

http://strangelyblogging.blogspot.com/2015/10/awesome-giveaway-for-jcp_26.html

Ally Avaregan - I bought new workout Capri’s from jcpenny about a month ago and I swear I live in them now. I need to go back for more because these are my go to pants (like literally every day pants)

Amber Treat - I bought a lightweight down vest for hiking this fall!

Sarah - Most recent activewear purchase I’ve made is some exercise pants. Capris.

Anne - Animal print drifit tee, so fun!

Maria - I don’t know if shoes count, but I bought a pair of hoka one one running shoes. I think must before or around the same time I bought a second pair of leggings I found at SAMs club of all places.

I loved the back of that grey top…and the quilted jacket was cute too. I love shopping for workout clothes…

Rachel A. - My most recent purchase was leggings and a loosefitting top to match! Rachel A.

Rachel A - My most recent purchase was leggings and a loosefitting top to match!

Heather - My most recent AMAZING purchase is an adorable swishy lululemon running skirt that I’ve had my eye on forever that I found at a garage sale for one dollar!!

Rachel Armstrong - I love jcp, love fitness clothing both for fitness and for lounging comfort! I love crafty blogs and Instagram contributors! Thanks Meg for an opportunity and for showing the fun you’re having with your projects!

Shelly - A New Balance jacket.

Northern Cottage - I bought myself some amazing new running shoes this summer but have been “making do” with my old (& I mean old) workout attire // I would Love to treat myself to some new stylin gear!! 💕

Heidi Pankewich - Capri leggings in black and gray striped, because the for with everything!

Jenn - My latest activewear purchase was a pair of Nike capris that I couldn’t believe I walked out with — scrunch bottom and slick material — but oh so comfortable and cute on!!!

Tasha B. - Compression leggings from the Under Armour outlet for $35! So soft and comfy and I even wear them with long shirts and dresses! A+! It WAS fun shopping with you! =)

Melanie - I recently scored some bright blue workout leggings, brand 90 Degree. A little WOW color to wake me up for a 530a.m. class. Am loving the pullovers you selected – will have to check JCP out.

p.s. Did you know that where I live — Longmont, CO — is where James Cash Penney got his start as a businessman? Love history 🙂

http://www.timescall.com/ci_23700484/longmonts-ties-j-c-penney-be-celebrated

Michelle - It’s been a while since I bought new activewear but think it was a sweatshirt.

Melissa S - Capris running pants

Cheyenne - IA very comfy activewear long sleeve mesh t-shirt.Come on $100 gift card 😀 I need some new workout pants. Here’s to a healthier life. Just started a new diet today.

Cheyenne blakey - A very comfy activewear long sleeve mesh t-shirt.Come on $100 gift card 😀 I need some new workout pants. Here’s to a healthier life. Just started a new diet today.

Lisa - Cute! Ibought some fleece lined leggings for running this winter. Running is new to me… I’ll run my first 5k on Thanksgiving!

Lisa Huebner - Cute stuff! Ibought some fleece lined leggings for running this winter. Running is new to me… I’ll run my first 5k on Thanksgiving!

Jennifer Ross - A sports bra that isn’t so great. I would love a chance to go to JCP with this money!

Lindsey - I bought some sweat pants for wearing in the hospital after my 3rd c-section. Sadly they didn’t fit because I’m not as good as you about trying things on!

Kat Lugo - Last month I purchased a pair of Nike Capri running pants at Costco. I love how they make me feel as I get back into running at the age of 45.😉

Stacy - My most recent purchase was capri tights to wear for my first ever 5K!

Cassandra - I last got a activewear jacket at Walmart.

Morgan - I need a pair of those sweatpants! I recently bought a new workout tank top.

Amy Jo - The last athletic wear purchase I made were some clearance tanks for running in! Woo hoo! Lots of cute stuff…love those Nike sweats!!

Brooke - Just picked up a nike hoodie at JC Penny’s!!

Kathi - Black, boot cut work out pants. I hate them! They have this weird fold down material that comes down over my stomach. I’m going to visit Penney’s 🙂

Rachel Andersen - I just bought new sneakers not that long ago.

Tanya H - That was awesome!!! Thanks for sharing! The last active thing I bought was a new swim suit 😛 that was much less fun shopping, lol. But I bought it from JCP. That’s also where I’ve found the best jeans for my body. I {heart} JCP!

Beth P - I recently ordered the leggings you recommended on Amazon. I’d love to try what you recommended from JCP!

Ellen V R - Athletic shorts…black ones, cuz I’m fancy and that’s what I wore all summer. So I guess now I need to get some winter athletic wear 😉

BrandiS - My most recent purchase was a BodyPump tank top!

Amy - The last active wear purchase I made was a pair of black maternity yoga pants to make it through the end of my pregnancy. Not too exciting but they did the trick!

Arlene V - The last activewear I bought was a new sports bra lol

Cara Yeh - My most recent athletic purchase was a pair of black running shorts that I love. I need a couple more so I don’t have to keep doing laundry! 🙂

Jessica - Get Going pants from Lucy. My new favorites!!!

Jessica R. - my most recent activewear purchase was a pair of black capris. love them!

Amber H - I think the most recent thing I purchased was a pair of sweat pants. So comfy!!

Ashley - A sports bra and some Capri leggings from khols. I would love to check out jc penny’s collection!!!

Mallory Sagedahl - I would have to say my thermal leggings!! Great for the Minnesota winter runs!!!

Caitlin - I bought a maternity tank from Target to fit over my ginormous belly! Trying to work out through this pregnancy…my husband’s t-shirts are the only things that still fit! Those sweatpants look soooooooo comfy 🙂

Tracey N - The last thing I bought was a sports bra a few years ago. Time for some new workout gear!

Toni D. - Yoga pants from Costco!

Jen - I bought a Nike quarter zip at a “discount store” (totally Marshalls) just last weekend! I am recently getting “brave” enough to wear leggings and I am wondering what the heck I was waiting for??

Su - I just went activewear shopping last night with my 18 year old daughter. We went looking for jog bras. I actually checked out your blog to see what you recommended. Sure would love to go activewear shopping for myself 🙂 What a generous giveaway. Thanks!

Sara Mangan - A pair of yoga pants at TJMax.

Alisha Gibb - I LOVE jcp’s xersion line!!! They’re fleece lined running leggings are to die for!! They got me through my winter runs. I love that pink Nike hoodie. 😜

Renee - I only have hand me downs – need some new stuff!

Shaun - Black capris from Old Navy! I’m in desperate need of an active wear overhaul!

Amanda Shannon - I got brave and purchased myself a pair of fitted cropped capris. It’s now one of my best purchases made!

Lora - Omg! I thought about going to penny’s last week in my search for workout attire. Instead I hit Marshalls. Unlike you, Meg, I abhor trying stuff on. Capris and a top. The top went back …

Elizabeth - I love workout gear as well! Just seems to be on the bottom of my list when it comes to needs unfortunately!!

Abby - The most recent activewear I’ve purchased is…well, it’s been so long I can’t remember! Ha! Maybe yoga pants? I have several of those so that must have been the last purchase!

Danielle Lindberg - I just bought black and grey striped leggings for my barre class!

Andrea - My last purchase was a pair of super cute space dye workout leggings from Sam’s club. Looking for some more good work out gear.

Michele - My latest activewear purchase was those same sweatpants for my daughter. She uses them as warm-ups over her volleyball spandex. I would love to be able to buy a pair for myself (they’d be great for my morning walks in this beautiful chilly fall weather)! Great post and suggestions…also a huge fan of anything with thumbholes!

Abby - underarmor turquoise capri pants!

Emily T - I wear my workout clothes until they smell so gross my husband makes me throw them out! I usually grab new stuff at the thrift store but I’d LOVE to get new duds at JCP!

Holly - I bought new running shoes. But I haven’t run in a few months. It’s sad. I really need some winter clothes so I hope I win. My stuff I had makes me look like a sausage wrapped in spandex.

Laura C - I am pregnant and due next month. I had to buy new sneakers so I could keep moving recently. My old ones were way too tight. I would love this gift card to buy a few things to inspire me to keep moving after the baby comes. Thanks!

Kim K. - My last purchase of activewear was a pair of black leggings from Athleta – spent too much $$ but the fit is great!

Jen - I just treated myself to a pair of bright pink capris from Athleta. I had no idea about JC Penney’s selection. I’m going to check it out soon!

Mistie - The last activewear I purchased was cuffed sweats. I love them!

Jennifer - Capri leggings from Old Navy clearance. 🙂

Alicia - I just bought a bright blue half zip pullover for running! I don’t know that I wod have thought to look at jcpenny for activewear – fun post!

Dana - I just bought a pair of funky patterned Capri leggings for the gym from kohls and I love them! I love activewear!

Bethany - I just bought workout shorts.

Tricia Hull - I bought a tank top and shorts at old navy this summer. They are too big now!! Every time I wear them I spend my workout class holding up my shorts so they don’t slip off! A good problem to have, I suppose, but I need to buy new workout clothes.

Stephanie H. - This is so exciting…but the last thing I bought was socks. I feel like I needed to be with you in this little shopping trip.

Jackie Hughes - The last item I purchased was athletic shoes. Thanks for the chance to win!

Amy M - I bought a super awesome pair of JJ Watt socks this week, and I wore them at my horse show this weekend. That’s activewear, right? 😉

Mallory O - Going through IVF we no longer get hair cuts, go out to eat, visit family — $50k+ oop so I personally haven’t purchased active wear in over a year and a half. A day to go shopping and it not hurt our budget would be a blessing from above.

Laura - Two weeks ago a picked up a pair of running tights at TJ Maax, they were amazingly not black. I have decided I should start to try to be seen by cars.

Karyn - I just bought the cross back from jcpenny that you tried on in the grey. I ordered it in purple but I also own the black, perfect for cooler mornings on my way to the gym. I love it!

Elizabeth - I purchased 2 pairs of yoga capris while I was pregnant. Now I am 10 weeks post-partum and it’s time to get some new workout gear!

jamie - i’ve been looking for a new pair of workout pants! the items you tried on were fabulous! well, except the mesh. i haven’t looked at JCP for workout gear. i guess i need to go check it out. thank you for the generous giveaway!

Londen - You look great in all of it! I would love a shopping trip for new workout cloths. Thanks for the chance!

Ingrid - I bought a black Kirkland hoodie at Costco. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

Megan CC - It’s been too long, I can’t even remember the last active wear piece I bought! So I definitely could use this gift card for some post-baby clothes so get me active this winter!

Routhie - I bought some capris and loose-fitting tees for a trip to Disney World. It made all the difference walking around in 98% humidity to have loose-fitting clothes! I think shopping with you would be dangerous for my wallet… 😉

Beth - I bought a sports bra at Walmart! I love buying workout clothes!

Robin C - Just bought 2 Capri leggings (black, of course) and 2 tshirts in grey.

iralee - latest is long leggings, its getting cold and i’m putting up my shorts. but i happen to love the long length!

Aimee W. - I finally got fitted and purchased a high-impact sports bra. Having a high quality and good fitting sports bra makes all the difference in a work out!

Janel Madden - You look cute in everything!

Gevay - I bought a pair of active-wear shorts, funny enough, from Jcpenney!

Jonelle - I had a baby 5.5 months ago, so In an attempt to lose weight I bought some tank top workout shirts and a pair of capris. Now it’s winter and I’m hoping to get some more appropriate workout gear. This gift card would help this mama out so much! Looks like JC Penney has some great options for me!

Emily Landers - I purchased a pair of leggings from target but I could sure use a gift card to purchase some more serious workout items.

Jonelle - I had a baby 5.5 months ago, so In an attempt to lose weight I bought some tank top workout shirts and a pair of capris. Now it’s winter and I’m hoping to get some more appropriate workout gear. This gift card would help this mama out so much! Looks like JC Penney has some great options!

Katie - I am seven months pregnant, so the last activewear I purchased was some capris from Old Navy with a nice belly band. Great for working out. You’ve sold me on going to JCPenney after baby is born for some new gear to get back in shape. 🙂

Meg Dial - Yoga pants from Old Navy

Crystal - The last active wear I purchased were yoga pants and that was probably a year ago. I’m in desperate need of some new, cute, things to work out in 🙂

Lee Ann - I want those fleece pants!! I last purchased yoga pants at Target and a sports bra for my daughter. Would really like to try JC Penny for sure!!
You look great Meg!!

Kara - I recently purchase black joggers that I love and new black no show athletic socks. I love the first pink Nike sweatshirt and the sweatpants. They look very comfy!

Kara - Joggers from Kohls and black no show athletic socks. I love the first pink Nike sweatshirt and the sweatpants look super comfy!!

Sabrina - I just bought some yoga pants and running shoes! I need to check out JCP activewear line… I had no idea they had so many cute things!

Karen - Jogging pants. I live in them!

Taryn - UThe last place I bought active wear was actually Penney’s! I LOVE their line and the fact that it has expanded. After reading this, I’ll be heading there soon!

Taryn - The last place I bought active wear was actually Penney’s! I LOVE their line and the fact that it has expanded. After reading this, I’ll be heading there soon!

Heather Thornburg - I last bought a pair of thermal running pants!

Kathie M. - The last thing I bought was a hoody with the long sleeves with thumb holes in teal! Two of my favorite things together! I also have grabbed a few pairs of leggings for this winter. I love to bundle up when it’s cold. The Inland Northwest gets chilly!!!

Gina - Sweatshirt!! 🙂

Penny - I haven’t bought any workout clothes for atleSt 3years. Ironically, it was a warm-up suit from JCP!

Jen G. - I finally bought a running visor! I still prefer to run without it, but it’s been quite nice on bright days.

Dessy Mullane - My last purchase was yoga pants which I actually had my husband gift me last Christmas! I think I might need some new active wear!

Lindsay W - I just bought some old navy tights!

justine - I just bought some workout pants from Walmart and I love them! I was suprised to find something at Walmart that looked so good.

justine - I just bought some workout pants from Walmart and I love them!

Debbie - The last workout clothes I bought my daughter a pair of colorful workout pants Sat at Costco. If I win this would be for her. Her name is Hope and she is 25 yrs old. She has had some serious medical issues and ended up having 12 surgeries this past year. This has prevented her from being able to work for 2 yrs. She loves workout clothes it’s pretty much what she wears on a daily basis. I have shopped at JC Penney for years and there clothes are quality made. Thank you for reading my comment. Debbie

Jenny McDaniel - The last workout gear I purchased was probably over the summer, a tank top and Capri leggings!

Janna - I didn’t know JC Penney’s had that much selection! Last thing I bought was probably some running shorts at Walmart.

Leah - I bought a sports bra over a year ago, otherwise i bought a tank about 9 years ago. I guess i don’t purchase active wear often, lol!

Kristyn Gish - I love JCP! Would love to win a gift card, their Xersion brand pants are awesomesauce!!

Amy - I bought some black yoga pants from old navy a few years ago. I would love to buy a few new things!

Erica - Just bought yoga pants… To not due yoga in!

Jill - Great… I’ve been trying to stay Out of the mall. Now I need to go see whAt these Nike sweats are all about one can never have enough workout… I mean comfy pants! I wish excursion from penny’s would bring back their wide band, thumb hole t’s. They are amazing. Mine are getting a little worn out.

Amy S - I bought a couple fun tanks with sayings on them like I don’t sweat I sparkle. Something fun to make me want to work out!

valerie - Gosh, it’s been so long since I bought “active wear” for myself that I can’t even remember! I think maybe a pair of sweat pants a few years ago. 🙂

Hannah T - I just purchased a pair of leggings from TMax.

Heather S. - A couple of years ago I found and fell in love with the Xersion line at JCPenney. Like you, I was pleasantly surprised to see how large their activewear department is. It is now my go-to place for activewear.

Lisa B - The last activewear I bought were two sports bras. Not too exciting, but needed. I would love to shop at JCPennys. Their clothes fit me well!

Nicole - The most recent active wear item I purchased was stay-put headbands because I have the thickness of Mufassa’s hair! 😉

Julie Holt - Probably for new running shoes a few months ago!

Vicki W. - Sports bra…I so needed this!!!

Carlie - I got those same leggings, the jcp brand xersion, the graphic ones you tried on that go black to pink. I got the ones that are black to gray and i just LOVE them. They have string ties that are easy to tighten, and a small pocket for your keys while running. I love the capri style and they are sooo comfy while running.

Maura B - My most recent purchase was a super comfy long-sleeve yoga top from Athleta on super-sale (like 60% off!). It was my lucky day 🙂

tonya - I bought a pair of workout leggings and a matching jacket at Sam’s last week! still not sure about the leggings! I love the 1/4 zip jacket! I need to go get one of those!

Robyn B - Most recent active wear purchase – trail shoes! Does that count? Needed some for the trail relay race I was doing. I love shopping for active wear and had no idea JCP had such a selection!

Dorcas - A pair of black capris off the clearance rack!

Dana Herman - I just bought a pair of 2 in one workout pants from athleta 🙂

Katie - I recently bought fleece lined work out pants. I am keeping track of my miles this year and will be going strong outside this winter!!

jennifer - i bought some awesome sparkle stripe running pants! they make me motivated to go running so they are the best item ever

Jen - I purchased some printed capri leggings – too cute!

Jennifer - Black leggings

Lisa - I always feel bad spending money on workout clothes. So the last time I bought something was over a year ago and they were capris workout pants. And they are my only pair. 😳 🙈 Would love to win. ☺️

Tania - Hi Meg. I always think I will work out more if I have cute clothes. I recently just got a pair of sweatpants that I love to lounge around in….its the thought that counts right??

Renee K. - Actually my most recent purchase is a killer pair of yoga pants from JCPenny! I went back to buy multiples! I love when that happens!

nicole - New Nike’s running shoes…in turquoise of course!

Karen - My daughter some pants and jackets for basketball.

Julie A - I just bought a new comfy but supportive sports bra this weekend!

Heidi Durant - I LOVE Activewear clothes. Any excuse to wear comfy clothes and look fashionable and cute is a good one! I recently bought a great pair of yoga Capris from Old Navy. I paired it with a grey “slouchy” neck hoodie. So comfy. Plus, when I have the hood up,my kids say I look like a star wars character. Win win!!!

Dianne - I haven’t bought any new workout clothes in so long I can’t even remember!! I would love those color blocked capris you tried on though!

Leslie Davison - I love, love, love Lululemon active wear, but they are so expensive!!! So I own one pair of their leggings and I live in them on the weekend (for two years now 🙁 ). I’d love to find a more affordable replacement!

Melissa Kuhlman - I just got a cute pair of comfy sweats at Costco. I love thumbholes!

Courtney - the most recent item i bought was tennis shoes. but i LOVE workout clothes!!!

donna - I actually just bought a nice pair of sneakers and capris
from JC Penny.

jill - I just bought 2 long sleeve workout tops yesterday. I didn’t know JCP sells active wear. Thanks for the tour!

Elizabeth C - Technically my most recent purchase was new Nike running shoes in Tiffany blue, but clothing I think was black capris…boring but necessary.

Stacy Mc - A pair of nike yoga pants.

Marisol Erickson - I recently bought myself some gray workout capris on sale at Target! Trying to get back into working out on the regular 🙂

chrissi - leggings. black. love black. now i have to shoot over to penny’s site for that black shirt you bought. love it.

Melissa Ann - We live in the sticks, 3 hours from the closest Target. Feel bad for me, please. Recently on a trip, we stopped at Target and I bought a pair of exercise leggings. So comfy!

becca - new long sleeve workout tees from target. Will need to look into JCPENNY!

Kelly Sites - I recently bought a new pair of black yoga pants. Can’t ever have enough of them. 🙂 Never realized JC Penny had so much stuff to choose from. Such a great selection.

Michelle Graber - I’m loving all the bright colors! My most recent purchase was some super cute pink patterned capris- very similar to those that you tried on. I love them!

sara - I love this post! Cute stuff! I just bought a sports bra and it was painful to try on all those sports bras. (I hate bra shopping)

ashley - I recently bought some capri leggings with a built in skirt on top….love that it covers my booty but is still comfy!

christie - haha, maternity leggings

Kacy - I bought grey leggings with a neon green pattern down the outside part of the leg. Out of my comfort zone for sure! 🙂

Shawna - A coral light weight tank top.

Sara - Just bough a funnel neck pull over from Eddie Bauer… warm and cozy but makes me feel athletic too!

Kerrie P. - I just bought a pair of black striped capris from Fabletics – very comfy! Love JCPenney!

lin - I recently purchased a long-sleeved pullover to run in, because we are finally having fall weather in my neck of the woods!

Holly D - I would love to buy my niece and I each one of the “scrunchy” necked hoodies. Too cute!

Peg - Just purchased a North Face front snap sweatshirt/jacket with thumb holes. Perfect for after workout to run errands, long enough to cover my butt and black of course.

Beth Ann - My latest active wear purchase was a headband – ha! I LOVE headbands for working out. TMI, but my head sweats a lot (gross) and I must have a headband to keep the sweat out of my eyes.

Tammy Allen - My most recent purchase was capri style leggings.

shelley w - do socks count as athletic wear? because i spend half my life buying socks with 5 kids! 🙂

Alice H - I actually just bought a pair of the Xersion bright yellow shorts and black shorts online from JCPenney’s. I love JCPenney’s because they always have really good deals and send me a coupon in the mail for $10 off every month. Thanks for the giveaway.

Jacki Balderama - Shopping is so fun – even when it is done vicariously. Loved “shopping” with you! I just recently purchased a blue athletic hoodie from Old Navy that has those same awesome thumb holes.

Liz R. - I honestly don’t know the last thing I purchased. :/ What does that say about my “active” lifestyle? But I know what I want my NEXT purchase to be–those pink triangle leggings!

Kim P. - My most recent purchase was a long sleeve dri-fit shirt.

Tiffany - I last purchased black capris. But I think I’m ready to venture into so fun patterns. And I think I would love that pink hoodie with the scrunchy neck. Thanks for taking me shopping! 🙂

Amanda - Not too long ago I purchased the workout pants you recommended from TJMaxx that had the wide waistband. LOVE them 🙂

Heather B - I just bought a quarter zip pullover shirt from Target, and one of the biggest selling points were those thumb holes! I just love them, keeps my arms and hands toasty!

Jill - I just bought a pair of plain gray yoga pants. Maybe I need to branch out into some color and pattern?

Sarah - I recently bought workout leggings and a long t-shirt.

Gretchen P - I bought a 1/4 zip Xersion pullover from JCPenney, and I love it. Has thumb holes, love that!

Kelly - I purchased a pair of black and gray workout capris a few months ago. My workout attire was looking pretty dated and buying them gave me some extra motivation to get to the gym!

Wendy - The last activewear item I bought was the capri leggings with the high waist from 90 degree that you recommended. I love them! Thanks for the post! JC Penney is a company that i grew up with and I love it!

Sarah - I just bought another pair of capri workout pants yesterday. I love to workout in them instead of shorts (especially now that its getting cold)! I really need to find a new hoodie that’s soft and warm for running errands post gym!

Karen P - I LOVE my Zella live-in leggings! Great for outdoor runs because they keep you warm without feeling heavy.

Jennifer - I found two pair of capri athletic pants at my local Walmart for $3 each, or something like that. It was so strange because I almost never shop there, and then found these two for a GREAT price! Score!

Maegan C - lots of cute choices- i enjoyed “shopping” with you!

Marlie Byrd - The most recent active wear I have purchased was Xersion gray compression boot cut from JCPenney! Love them they hold their shape and are super comfy!

Lisa Littlejohn - Leggings and workout socks. Love Jcpennys selections.

Sarah Madgwick - I just ordered two pairs of black mossimo capri leggings. They are super soft and comfy and I wish I had ordered five more. But, they’re no good when it’s super cold out.

Lisa Littlejohn - Leggings and workout socks were my recent purchase! Love Jcpennys selection of workout clothes!

Sara - A comfy tshirt, for the same reason as you- to cover the booty!!!!!! 🙂

Heather S. - I bought a pair of happy looking leggings at Costco! SO soft, comfortable. 🙂 And yes,, it was fun to “shop with you” just now!

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can i have a mini pig?

October 24, 2015 Filed in crazy stuff

you guys… annie and talby keep asking to get a mini pig!
i am serious.
whaaaat?
is this a thing?

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of course they are adorable!
and we LOVED the Olivia books and show but i am not sure that qualifies us for pet pig owners.
it would be clean and an inside animal… like a dog.

what would waffle and Stanley think?

what do you know about mini pigs?
great idea or horrible idea?
where does someone even GET a mini pig?
please share any insight into pig pets that you might have.   🙂

these girls of mine come up with some pretty wild stuff!

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Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - OH my goodness – that is hilarious! Today, I took Riley to preschool, we walked in the door, and the cutest little two month old pig (named Louie) was all wrapped up in a blanket in their teacher’s arms. Apparently he is the new mascot and he’ll be allowed to walk around the classroom in a few weeks. So…. I guess it is a thing?

Jennie - I know not a single thing about mini-pigs, but just wanted to say that if you get one, you must get him or her four little red rain boots. Because that picture was the most rediculous/adorable/hilarious thing I’ve seen all week. 🙂

Jenni - Just catching up on your blog and found this. Which is HILARIOUS…because Mailey (my 13 year old) has been begging for a mini pig as well. And has gone so far as to set up appointments to meet with breeders. No lie. She has researched caring for it, life span, etc… We live in a neighborhood with strict “no farm animal” rules and think this might fit within those perimeters. But she wants to go before the board and ask permission. I tell ya, I love my strong willed fight for what she wants girl. And one day she will make a kick ass lawyer. For now….we shall look at mini pigs on the internet.

rebecca - So, my son works a part time job at Schlotzsky’s deli and had a customer come through the drive thru with a mini pig. He said they have dog treats for dogs so he offered the girl lettuce for her pig and she accepted!

Melanie - I read your comment section because my son really wants a mini pig too. I never took his request seriously until I saw your blog post about it! I thought maybe I was being a little harsh. Glad I read the comments! We will not be getting a mini pig any time soon!! Too funny.

Lisa - The one with the rainboots!!!! I am dying!!! 😍

anita - We have 3 pigs … they did get kicked to the back with the other big animals because they did get so big (supposedly are teacups … but are pretty big). But I’ve heard there is a type called Julianne that does stay small. I would buy another pig for sure! We loved having ours indoors … they potty train in a day, are easy to train and can be great pets if trained correctly. Ours did find food and eat whatever they could find, but so do our dogs. LOL! Even now our pigs out back, come when you call them, love being scratched and probably still remember their tricks … but too fat to do most. LOL!

mama lola - have you ever heard of esther the wonder pig? they thought she was a mini pig and now she is an enormous full grown pig! check out her dad’s and facebook page here… https://www.facebook.com/estherthewonderpig?fref=ts

she’s actually an amazing force of life, full of personality. she eats a vegan diet, is house trained and lives each day to the fullest.
i would be very cautios about getting a mini pig!!!!

Beth Ann - My daughter REALLY wants a pet pig. They are actually super smart and can be trained. However, there is no such thing as a mini-pig or teacup pig. Pigs grow, and Grow, AND GROW. and they eat and Eat AND EAT. A ‘mini’ pig is between 100-200 lbs when they are full grown. They need space to be outside and need a ‘buddy’. My sister is actually a farmer and she laughs at me all the time about ‘the time you really thought mini-pigs were a thing’. ssshh…. piglets are adorable still.

Ruth - Our friend Fran had a mini, like the others have said, it grew and grew and GREW! Not so mini, and no shocker it acted like a pig, if you can believe it! Tread cautiously…

misty - I had a “mini” pig except he did not stay mini…when he learned to open the fridge my mom said he had to go. A farm they said…but they are cute, when they stay small! ha

Sheila - Just say no to the adorable mini pig, mama. It’s a bad idea. Pigs are meant to be bacon, sausage and ham, not pets. They root and dig, they smell terrible, they are not loving or loyal, they will eat their babies, and they bite. They’re really sort of vile. We had a hog farm for years and no one can convince me they would make a good indoor pet.

Rebecca - The only way piglets stay “mini” is by improper feeding (i.e. starvation). With proper care they grow into pigs that weigh in the hundreds of pounds. Rescues are full of “mini” pigs that grew up. Yes, Esther is a full grown “Mini” rescue pig. RESCUE A PIG! 🙂

Lisa - One of the girls on my daughter’s softball team has a mini pig, her dad brings it to some games on a leash. From what I’ve seen, it poops non stop! It was smelly and gross!! It also did this snorty/whiny thing, which could only be quieted by constant treats. Constant treats = constant poop. I don’t know its age, but it was tiny as pictured. Definitely one of those things that is cuter in a picture than real life.

Shelly - I have read horror stories where people thought they were getting a mini pig, and it ended up growing to 200-300 pounds! Because really, how would you know? I did marketing for a swine breeder facility and when I toured , the smell about knocks you over. And they do get mean.

Dawn Hagle - Get them a guinea pig! Much smaller, lives in a cage but can be out and held. My daughter spent hours making clothes and bedding for hers.

Katie - I grew up on a farm – we had pigs – a far cry from having a pig as a pet in the house, but… no. Don’t do it!

CiCi - Same thing happened to a friend, google Ziggy the Piggy.

Cathy - Those pictures though! 💗🐷💗

Laura Martin - Good lord…don’t do it. A family I babysat for got a “mini pig” that turned into a 200 lb monster they kept in the basement and were terrified of until they finally gave it away.

Erin V - We had one… for approximately 3 days! While they adorable as can be, they don’t EVER shut up and oink day and night HAHA And they will root into your carpet, the edges of your cabinets, your feet… we sent it to go live on a friend’s farm and it (and we!!) are as happy as can be with that arrangement 🙂

Laura - It’s actually estherthewonderpig on Instagram.

Laura - Be very careful. We had a friend who got one and it ended up being 500 lbs. Check out Esther the Pig on Instagram!

Debbie H - I concur with Jane. I had friends who got a “mini” potbelly pig for their youngest daughter when she was about 5. Not so mini. It grew to be enormous, meaning not at all what the mother was bargaining for. It lived to be about 12, if I recall. Yes, smelly, they root up your yard – meaning they do all the things pigs do. Go to the fair or a farm. And keep living through others on pinterest. You have ENOUGH other things going on in your life. Tell them if they really want it that bad, they can get it when they are full on adults and live in their OWN place. 🙂

Janel - I think mini pigs grow to about 50-60 ibs? Med size dog? They usually outlive cats and dogs…20+ years???and they are messy like pigs…mud, water, dirt…which may make you a bit crazy with the clean up. I think males are not recommended as pets as they become quite unruly with maturity and can grow tusks even. Perhaps you will consider visiting a pig farm….they kinda smelly.

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all the things.

October 21, 2015 Filed in family fun,random,sports

so much goes on everyday.
i know it’s true at your house as well.
we are at games several nights a week… JV and middle school and high school.
there’s church on wednesday nights.
and annie’s games on saturdays.
but i sure do like all of it.IMG_6164IMG_5292IMG_6547scott had a catch at the homecoming game a few weeks back that was really fun and wild.
he even made it on the local news  🙂IMG_4478

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the catch was lots of fun for Scott but in that game the highlight for MOM was when Sean was sent into the game while Scott was still on the field!
up till then they were playing at separate times… if sean went in it was because the score was so high they took the seniors out and started playing the underclassmen.
but in that game… BOTH my boys played together for a long time.
i am LOVING IT!!!
i love to have them both out there together – freshman and senior.
heart eyes! heart eyes! heart eyes!
i still have no idea what is going on… but that is probably not going to change.
my brain can only hold so much & i don’t think football rules/stats/plays are going to be moving in there anytime soon.

subject change:  i cleaned my closet out. it was redonk and i couldn’t wait another minute. 4 bags donated… everything organized…. i was so happy to have it done.closetthe left side was my finished product until i found the perfect shoe holders for my space.
I got 2 of the ClosetMaid Stackable 15 Cube Organizer and stood them up the longer way to fit between my box of cardigans and my box of heels that i MAY wear again but probably won’t ever actually wear again.
and i hung my boots on hangers?!!closet2and shortly after kicking it in my closet – i took over the craft room/catch everything room at the Craft House.craftroompeople keep asking if i am reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up but i am not.
this is all just out of my need for some decluttering.
too much junk and stuff… and apparently that what that book talks about.
it seems like everyone is reading it!
maybe i should read it too?

IMG_6156IMG_5110talby’s team did fabulous in volleyball this season.
i cannot believe they are done already! it’s her favorite sport.
i know that every year they just just get better and better… i can’t wait to watch her smash it as a high schooler!IMG_5312
annie’s 5th grade team – adorable!
talby helped out with the coaching a little bit and really loved that too.IMG_6587IMG_5613
fall has hit us in kansas. it’s warm in the afternoon but chilly in the morning and evenings.
i think the leaves will go crazy by next week.orangeIMG_6828meIMG_7170last night we had Snack Dinner.
what’s in the fridge/freezer/pantry?  pull it all out… snack dinner!quatroIMG_6813this is a scene from real life right here.
dinner is started… people are talking & eating… boys fresh from football practice – no shirts… messy table… all the good stuff.dogswaffle and stanley are majorly dorky dogs. they love treats more than anything. they can get some air!unoi saw these magnets and was cracking up!PicMonkey CollageIMG_6231tresthe Craft house paint job continues. craig and our boys are changing out the purple for navy. i can’t believe we lasted ten years in a purple trimmed out house?! ten years is enough. navy trim for the win… in two years when it’s done. jay kay. it’s a huge job though… definitely going to take quite a while.  chairi found this chair last week at our thrift shop.
it was soft… comfy… in mint condition… and only $20. sold. it’s living at the Craft House.
i am dreaming up making a personal creative studio in the big room on the 3rd floor and that is where i want that chair. 🙂FullSizeRender 13FullSizeRender 14beautiful isn’t it?   HA HA HA!
i can see all the potential there though.
SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!
another project that will take lots of work but i love dreaming about it.

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Ayca - I simply love your striped mug! It’s so you 🙂

KWolff - I’m pretty sure you just summed up my entire world in one post. Football, soccer, band, volleyball, choir, work, home improvement projects…that’s all I have going on these days. Sometimes I honestly feel like I have to think hour by hour instead of day by day. My boss laughs at me because she never knows what I’ll be doing at the end of the day. I know that I will look back on it someday and miss it all. So I’m doing my best now to enjoy it, even on the days/nights that it’s pouring rain and the short people are cranky.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one! 🙂

mollie's mom - When we pull out whatever is in the fridge we say we are having CORN. What’s for dinner? CORN! Clean Out Refrigerator Night!!
And I loooove that big empty attic space… the potential!!

Erica - I’m love your blog! Never commented before but have to know where you bought your red shoes?!

Julie - Oh that studio space – drooling here -it will look absolutely fabulous.

amy jupin - these are my favorite posts.
i dig the random.
that’s where the real is.
and i miss you like a crazy person.

Leslie - Hello- Thanks for always posting such great stuff. I look forward to your happy colorful pictures, the inspiration it gives, and the real life element. So many blogs are pretty and staged, it’s nice to see teenager life in action. 🙂 And that chair! Oh man, if ONLY I could find those treats at my thrift stores. I keep telling my husband I want to fly to Kansas to go thrift shopping. He thinks I’m nuts. 🙂

Jan - Meg,

Love, love, love your posts. I would love to hear in a post how maintenance has been for you after the diet plan you followed with those containers. Are you still doing that or what are you eating these days? You look fabulous. I have lost weight before but never ever maintained it. I always put it right back on. I would love to hear your story or tips.

Tiffany - Great catch, talk about timing!

Jen - I just love you and look forward to your posts. Thank you for spreading joy, for keeping it real, for keeping it colorful, for being awesome. I saw my cousin and her husband this summer. Her husband is the one whose grandparents used to own the craft house and where his dad grew up. Do you know what the Dody family used to use that 3rd floor for?!

Tiffany Day - you are amazing and delightful!
love peaking into your life!!

xo

Katie Skiff - This is why I love your blog. Ypur life sounds just like mine. Ha. I think I may actually know what they are doing at fotball, and they make some crazy call that never gets explaine. Lol.

Diane - I read your blog every single day – LOVE IT!! So beautiful, inspiring and real. THANK YOU! I don’t normally comment but had to today. I LOVE FOOTBALL. So I just had to say, that was an AWESOME, AWESOME catch!! It’s like be pulled an Odell Beckham!! Awesome job, kiddo!!!

Suzanne - Love the cleaning of the closet – it is on my list to do this week. But I need to finish recovering 3 more (had 7 total) camper cushions and make 3 roman shades. I think cleaning sounds more appealing especially since neither of the sewing projects are for me. Anyway, desperate question – please! What are the leggings you buy? Cannot find where you put it in your previous posts. Thanks a ton!

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life hacks…

October 18, 2015 Filed in Uncategorized

SheKnows & Perfectly Simple bars by Zone Perfect asked me to share some “Easy Life Hacks for Busy Moms”
i immediately asked my friends to share what they do because i thought i didn’t do anything hack worthy.
BUT once i started looking, i saw several things we do on a daily basis that save time and sometimes money too!

  1. Make/plan meals ahead of time.
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    this could mean
    – cooking freezer meals – several different meals and cooking a lot in one day
    – planning your meals for the week and grocery shopping accordingly
    – doubling your meals each time you cook and freezing half
    – making one dish and cutting it into portions to eat during the week
    my trick to eating better is the last option (for myself not talking about feeding my family).
    i make veggie, protein filled dishes and then split them up into 8-10 portions in the refrigerator.
    when i need something to eat – it’s already made!
    that saves me time AND keeps me from making a poor food choice.

    skinny yellow

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Karyn - I always felt a little weird painting my nails in the daycare parking lot before driving to work. Thanks for normalizing this for me. 🙂

tonya - Yum! what is the recipe for the sausage and egg yumminess! please so share! I know you said where the basket you use for plastic and paper goods is from, but I can not remember!
thanks- have a great week!

Melissa - What are some of the recipes you use for you meals you individual separate?

Marie - Ditto what Jodie said!! 🙂

Jodie - Hello-I am very interested in what is in the dish at the top of your post that you put in portions…can you share? 🙂

Thanks–
Jodie

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wall inspiration

October 15, 2015 Filed in home decorating

i have a tiny… teeny thought about making a wall in my house more fun.
i don’t know how brave i feel.
also i don’t know if i can handle actual wallpaper…
i have stripped SO MUCH wallpaper in 20 years!
but it IS sooo pretty!
i honestly like all of these choices because what’s not to like?!

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i like the boldness of the wallpaper look but i really LOVE the wood walls/shiplap that is everywhere now too thanks to Joanna Gaines.
i can’t decide which i like  more!
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what is your favorite new trend?
are you ever putting wallpaper in your house again?
is it less work or more work to put up shiplap?

clearly i need to narrow down some of my inspiration before i do anything!
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but it’s fun to dream about!

 

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Staci Torgerson - I adore wall treatments too. I’m wanting to do something super bold in my tiny half bath but don’t know how far I should take it.

Would love the resource for the wallpaper with the 2 beds as well as the vertical shiplap.

Let’s us know what you decide!

Heather S. - I’m a wallpaper hater. Like you, I have spent countless hours getting LAYERS of it off of walls (our last house had 4 layers the people just kept putting on top of each other). Don’t wallpaper over wallpaper, and don’t paint over it. Don’t be that person. Besides – when the wallpaper begins to peel (and it WILL) your paint job looks bad. I’m all about doing a job well from the start. Stenciling is very cool, though. Trendy and on point. easy to paint right over later. I’m a fan of the fun stripes, chevron, or polka dots. I am NOT a huge floral fan in the house….flowers belong in the garden! Tee hee. :)~

jen - Also, do you have sources for the wallpaper pics? Some of those would be perfect for my master and I’d love to know where they’re from. Thanks!!

jen - I had wallpaper hung in my house and I LOVE IT!!! and can’t wait to do it in several more rooms. I like the look of the wood as well but it’s too rustic for my taste. Which is ironic since I live in CO and most everything here looks rustic.

Jenny B. - I want to cover a small wall with a bunch of different colored yardsticks. I also love the inspiration pic of the teal laundry room with the Amy Butler wallpaper. I don’t think you can go wrong with either wallpaper or wood as long as you love it. 🙂

kris saia - From someone who has suffered through both wallpapering and nailing up horizontal boards in the last few months: the boards are MUCH more forgiving. We messed up in the kitchen and there’s a little gap in the boards at one point… looks like we did it on purpose, no biggie. There’s a little screw-up where my polka-dotted wallpaper in the bathroom doesn’t quite match up in the corners and it’s very unbalancing when you’re sitting on the john. ha. The boards can come down easily when I’m sick of them and we can recycle them into something else… the wallpaper was expensive and I will feel guilty taking it down because it cost so much. First-world problems!

kris saia - From someone who has suffered through both wallpapering and nailing up horizontal boards in the last few months: the boards are MUCH more forgiving. We messed up and there’s a little gap in the boards at one point… looks like we did it on purpose, no biggie. There’s a little screw-up where my polka-dotted wallpaper in the bathroom doesn’t quite match up in the corners and it’s very unbalancing when you’re sitting on the john. ha.

KWolff - I died a little inside when I saw that laundry room with the floral top and turquoise cabinets. It’s so beautiful!
The first plank wall you shared it gorgeous too. 🙂 Thanks so much for the gorgeous inspiration!
I will probably never fully commit to wallpaper but I could sure get behind some creative painting.

Jacci in Ohio - Just do it. It’s just a little wall, right? I painted a small wall in my entryway pale pink with orange/red triangles over 2 years ago and I still love it so much. It’s the wall at the bottom of our stairs. So cheerful to see every morning. And even when I am ready to paint over it, it’s easy to paint one little wall 🙂 http://www.woohooie.blogspot.com/2013/03/i-got-little-crazy.html

missyeveryday - Love the wood walls/shiplap trend but oh my goodness – the damage to the drywall when the day comes you want change. I despise stripping wallpaper but I hate drywalling even more lol

Rebekah - There is bad wallpaper and good wallpaper. That wallpaper up there is, as my silly college roommates and I used so say, G-U-D GOOD.

KatieV - I love wallpaper! I wallpapered a small bathroom at my last house and still miss that awesome little room. 🙂 I say go for it!
In my current house, I don’t have wallpaper but I “polka-dotted” an accent wall with gold paper. I cut a couple hundred 1-inch gold circles using a paper punch, then I put them on the wall with strong double-sided tape. It’s easy, and it’s husband-pleasing since I can always take them down. I can send you a pic if I didn’t explain myself well. 🙂

Jeannine - Dude… removable wallpaper! It’s the best of both worlds – wallpaper without the pain in the butt when removing it! Tempaper even has one that actually looks like white brick… Drool.

Patty - SHIPLAP or WOOD WALL!!! You know it will be easier to take the wood down and fix the walls when you want to change than it will be to take down wallpaper!!! ARGH!!!

Monica W - Wallpaper, Wallpaper, Wallpaper! The new wallpaper comes done much easier than your mother or grandmother’s wallpaper! Use sizing on the wall first and when you are ready to take it down it comes off really easy. Also if you grow tired of the wallpaper and it isn’t lose in any spots you can paint over it. Professionals do it all the time!

Shellie - I love the black and white with the green! It looks awesome to say the least.
I’d say live with it until you want a change. We’re always doing projects anyway, right?

Deb Meyers - Don’t worry about dating your house. Everything we do dates our house…’cuz time marches on. Just don’t spend a lot of money or time and then it won’t hurt to re-do it.

Go for the wallpaper! Do an accent panel if you don’t want to do an entire wall or even an entire room. I want to see what you choose! Loved the ideas you posted here.

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Lisa - Will shiplap be the 70’s wall paneling of the 21st century? I’m afraid at some point it will date my house. I think wallpaper has the potential to be timeless.

Angela - My husband did a pallet wall in our downstairs bathroom. He said he will never rip up another pallet again in his life. Once we had the wood off the pallet, it was SUPER easy to put up. It looks so good! We decided that aged fencing would also do the trick without the strain of ripping it from a pallet, so if we ever get the urge to cover another wall in wood, we will probably just scavenge it from neighbors who are re-fencing.

I am iffy on wallpaper. My husband is anti, so that solves it for us. 😉 However, you can use decals rather than wallpaper for some of those designs, like the little crosses. I still agree with commenters above, though. Stencils are probably the way to go… If you move, it’s easy to paint over.

Kristen Kerwin - I’ve fallen in love with Lisa Congdon’s removable wallpapers…the artwork, and the fact that I can change my mind since it’s not psycho-permanent! Also, I know that the sisters from A Beautiful Mess are huge fans of removable wallpaper, and COLOR! Whatever you choose to do will rock, though, because you have such amazing style. GO FOR IT! 🙂

Heather - I agree with Abby! You can use a stencil, or some of the easier ones just go for it! Like the stripes, all you would need is some painters tape! Honestly they’re all fun options though!

Abby - Meg, think about doing a full wall stencil. It’s sort of like wallpaper-lite. And so many options. I have both stencil and wallpaper in my home. They are my favorite walls and make me happy EVERY TIME I see them. I got my stencil from Cutting Edge. Great inspiration too. Enjoy!

Katie - DO IT!!! – I think wallpaper is “safe” if it is an accent wall and not all over! I would love to wallpaper a wall or two, but my husband, who grew up helping his mom put up and then remove wallpaper, is standing firm on never putting it up again… I think if done tastefully, it will be beautiful! And what’s not to love about shiplap?? 🙂

Stephanie - I looooove shiplap. So much! But I also love the polka dot wall paper!

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