you girls are funny.
i didn't think of sourcing my date night clothes…..what was i thinking?
the dress is from the dress barn (moo.)
(please tell me why anyone would name a women's clothing store the dress BARN????)
i checked the website and it's not there….i got in may.
the cardi is from target of course….also in may.
the flower is from made4adoption.
YOU NEED ONE….or four.
and she needs you to get some….she's adopting and her etsy sales go to her adoption fund!
(she is going on vacation without internet soon so be patient if you have a question for her. )
and the hot mama shoes are from PAYLESS!
🙂
and we almost had an emergency that night when i couldn't find my spanx!
i might have cancelled the whole date if i didn't have those.
they are THAT important to me.
i have had five babies living in this body don't forget.
the maxi dress i was wearing in the video (previous post) is from CATO fashions.
they don't have online shopping.
and like dress barn being that it's VERY hit or miss…..but that dress had my name on it.
it had ties at the neck but i sewed them back as straps instead….since we don't let our daughters wear strapless dresses i figured it wouldn't be too cool for me to go to a party with them….in a strapless dress! ha.
someone asked how tall i am.
i am 5' 7". the heels make me very tall but i like that…..my husband is tall.
and he likes the heels so i love the heels.
if he was short….i'd wear heels for GIRLS NIGHT!
Ali left this comment:
Okay, you look sassy and ready for your big date! I don't know how you manage to go shopping for clothes with your kids! Please give me tips! I've gone a little frumpy these days ( I have 3 kids) tell me how to juggle date nights and cute clothes! I want to be a cute Momma too! 🙂
ok ali….i had to think about it….
#1 – i don't take my kids shopping with me most of the time.
i do enjoy shopping though…i don't know how you women that hate going shopping ever find
anything to wear!!!
when i used to have to take my kids shopping i gave them lots of candy.
suckers and smarties.
it keeps them happy and quiet and me productive.
#2 – i usually pick one store because i don't have shopping DAYS i have an hour here or there.
i usually shop at Target, Old Navy, Dress Barn and CATO…..because they are easy and affordable.
#3 – i try on EVERYTHING i even remotely like.
that way i usually find something that fits and is cute.
sometimes things are really cute even if they aren't so much on the hanger.
i try on like 20+ items.
#4 – i just get one or two things usually.
one piece at a time….i have never bought a "summer wardrobe"
#5 – know your own body….use the body slimming products out there….if you think you'd need them.
they are awesome…makes a really REALLY big difference….sometimes a whole size!
……………………..don't settle for frumpy………………………………………..
tell yourself that YOU need some time for YOU and find that PRETTY girl again.
it is important as a woman and as a mom and as a wife.
it's not about how much money you spend.
it's not about labels (hello….dress barn and payless???)
taking time for you will help you feel GOOD about yourself.
moms need to feel pretty too.
WE DO!!!
and when i feel frumpy….i don't feel confident…or pretty…..
i am not saying to go shopping every day.
or to run away and look out for only you.
but take a little time out for you even if it's once a month.
to remember that you are more than a mom.
some way.
some how.
if YOU don't do it…..NO ONE will do it for you.
go one night when your husband is home from work and stay out till the stores close….and then go to B&N and read till they close too!
go with a friend and both try on everything!
go with a friend and have her be your style consultant!
take time for you or you may end up with a track suit in every color
and MOM jeans before you know it.
your husband will quickly realize you are a happier woman if you've had some time away from crazies at home….if he is supportive of that….it's a win-win…. and dont let him call/text you every ten minutes either 🙂
i've been known to turn off my phone….to be really OFF the clock from home.
AND GO ON A DATE!!!
get a sitter and GO.
eat dinner where they serve you….not ordering at a counter…but if that's all you can get….TAKE IT!!!
get REAL yummy grown up food.
get a drink if you can't stop thinking about the kids or if you feel crabby or distracted or mad.
trust me….i KNOW.
about hour into our dates i always think
"WHY don't we do this every week?!!! i love this guy so much and i NEED time with HIM"
PRIORITY.
you
and him.
do it.
🙂 goodness that was a loooooong wordy post!
can you tell i am passionate about moms not losing who they are?
i became a motivational speaker for a minute……
at least i didn't say "i live in a van down by the river!!!"
i'm going to quickly hit publish before i decide to delete this whole post.
do you have girls any other questions?
lets hear them!
Steel Building - Every thing are very attractive, Especially i like very much this black dress. I am so excited for the article. I want buy it.
moped - It may seem you great weekend! It is very important to spend time together without children around!
code reduction - Every given replies are great and useful for us. Every thing are very attractive. I am so excited for the article.
Annika - I would totally embroider that Macbook case!
pam - i keep thinking you should have blogged by now today…and then I realize you are 6 hours behind me. 🙂 I’ll get used to that soon but I like waking up to new posts. ha! love you and miss you!
Naomi - Heck yes, I’m a university student and I would LOVE to watch kids for a weekend. Anyone in England needing a weekend away, give me a call!
Su@TheIntentionalHome - you gotta check out the birdcage at DaySpring. It is slightly larger (a plus in my opinion). . .it has a scripture on it (This is the day the Lord has made) and the words (be still, share joy, hope always) and the best part. .in November it is only $16.99!! (normally it is $36.99)
Here is a link:
http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=395386&b=213520&m=25848&afftrack=afftrack&urllink=www%2Edayspring%2Ecom%2Fthis%5Fis%5Fthe%5Fday%5Fthe%5Flord%5Fhas%5Fmade%5Fbird%5Fcage%5Fcard%5Fholder%2F
which is my affiliate link (I get a few cents if you purchase thru me). But if not that is ok to. . .just when I saw the birdcage in your post, I was reminded of the one at DaySpring.
avchd dvd player - I love that berdkagi. I am thinking of buying for myself, and used as a place of jewelry. I’m going to draw just like you.
Jen - I’ve been thinking we need to get away “just us” more often, thanks for the inspiration! And I may or may not have the exact pink outfit you posted…the sweater socks are way too comfy 🙂
shauna - you are cute.
i want to go shopping with you.
i saw a similar bird house deal at cost plus world market!
do you have one close by?
lc - I made a LOT of money in college watching peoples kids during their getaways. So much fun.
and I think I saw you out this weekend, but saying “hi, I read your blog” sounded super creepy. So I kept walking 🙂
Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - I don’t think the all pink is too much. Looks just like what I’ve been wearing all weekend 🙂
Alicia @ La Famille - glad you were able to get away…we just moved to NC and know NObody so i feel like we’ll never go on a date again! let alone a weekend away 🙁 we’ll get there tho…and thanks for the nifty list of things i need now 🙂
Kate - I love any think made by knock knock. they have the best journals, notepads, grocery lists, ANYTHING. I just LOVE them.
Jenna@CallHerHappy - I received the wine sock monkey as a gift this year! We are using it to hold a very special bottle of wine that my brother bought us for our wedding. It has to age ten years before being drank, so we have to wait until our 10th anniversary. He is such a thoughtful bro!
Jenna
callherhappy.com
tiffany gardner - I rocked a leisure outfit like that at walmart this weekend..but it was blue and some 20 something guy said….”seriously…this that a blue suede suit”…funny..I said…No! It is velour…thank you! And I am a mom…and even had one of my children with me. She said…boy mom…he must have liked your outfit. So glad she doesn’t know sarcasm yet! 🙂
D - I just ordered that dress for my 11 year old, don’t you just love it? I love the bird cage thing too but I don’t NEED it so I won’t be ordering it:(
Holly - sounds like you had a great weekend! It is so important to spend time together without the kids around!
Jess - Wow. Slang Flashcards and Real Life Report Cards are TOO cute.
Cindy - Okay, so the slang flash cards are a riot. We ordered some as a “guy exchange gift” one year. They have great options on http://www.ucommongoods.com (best website ever, by the way) for other slang cards. They stole the show at the whole family get-together that Christmas. They’re hilarious!!!
CarrieBeth - i want that wine monkey!
and i’m glad you and your hubby had fun! y’all deserve it!
Rebekah - I love that birdcage. Am thinking about buying it for myself and using as a place for jewelry. And I’d totally paint it like you mentioned!
happygirl - I am not going to the mall this year. I love the cute things, but this year it is mostly homemade and service. Am I a fuddy duddy? I’m just trying something different this year. LOVE the wine monkey, though. 🙂
Meaghan - I am 25 and I still babysit! My favorite was babysitting 3 year old twins while their (single) mom was away for a week on a business trip. Super fun! There are websites that you can use to find reliable sitters and see what other parents have to say about them. Am I allowed to put in a plug? Sittercity(.com) and Care(.com) are the two I am registered on. I encourage parents to check it out because I agree, every couple needs some personal time!
brooke - girl…you get that pink leisure suite and ROCK IT!
Alycia - those slang flash cards are hilarious! can you imagine giving that to your grandparents hehe 🙂
sarah - I would have LOVED to do that in college! Lets be honest, I am 25 and would love to do that now! Too bad I’m in Tulsa and not Kansas!!
Seriously Sassy Mama - I so want a weekend with my mister.