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!
Ashley - That’s my FAVORITE polish brand. For two bucks it lasts a decent amount of time. Especially the indestructible glitter.
Breeanna @ a brilliant melody - Love these colors! I just painted my finger nails bright yellow and my toe nails with glitter nail polish. I actually blogged about it too this morning 🙂
Jemm - Love the colors. You’ll have to model the yellow too. I’d like to see it on. It always catches my eye but I’ve never purchased it.
He is YOURS YOURS YOURS!! ;P
Leigh - @Kristin Bommer- make sure you use a base coat- it will take away the yellow tint on your nails afterward. Reds do the same to my toes.
MEG- I have never, ever, ever…liked colors other than light pinks, hot pinks or red on toes OR glitter but your toes are CUTE. I want to paint my toes glittery tomorrow!
Kristin Bommer - I buy that nail polish at walgreen’s sometimes! I really like the colors, but my only beef is that the more yellow+green colors make your nails stain yellow for a while after you take it off 🙁 but still cute 🙂 🙂 🙂
Michele - Fun colors! It’s usually my kids who get in my photos for blog stuff. You’ll see a litte hand or foot in the corner.
Jen@thecottagenest - You have totally inspired me to stock up on cheery nail polish. Also, orange cats are the best. I speak from experience.
tara - he seriously loves the attention.
look at the last photo with his nose up in the air….
it’s like he’s telling her, “yeah…a little more to the right, uh huh, now to the left…yeah, don’t you feel lucky that I came for a rub!”
cats are silly.
love the nail colors, too.
love a pedi but I opted for the DIY kind today, too.
Leadia Jarvis - I just got those same flip flops this week – 50% off 😉 Love em. I do the glitter overlay too – total pain to get off, but the pedi lasts forever.
kate - Ohhh loving the glitter!
Elizabeth Ann - I’m headed to Target right now, think I’ll have to get some of that polish! Thanks!
Vicki - I was showing the last few kitty pictures to my 2 (almost 3) year old, and she said “I love that kitty. and I love Annie. She’s my friend.”
I think you should just do one toe in each color! so pretty…
Kimberly Dial - Meg, I think ‘Tiger’ (aka ‘Sunshine’) considers your house his vacation spot. You know, where he gets pampered & well fed! LOL I’m with you on the mani/pedi … I love to go get pampered but I’m not a fan of the cost. Thanks for sharing the tip on glittery toes … I may try that, especially if it makes the polish last longer 🙂
Kimberly Dial - Meg, I think ‘Tiger’ (aka ‘Sunshine’) considers your house his vacation spot. You know, where he gets pampered & well fed! LOL I’m with you on the mani/pedi … I love to go get pampered but I’m not a fan of the cost. Thanks for sharing the tip on glittery toes … I may try that, especially if it makes the polish last longer 🙂
Amy Lynne - He seriously looks like he is smiling in the last picture! Love it!
Joanna - Awww I love YOUR new cat!
Julia - I once kept glitter polish on my toes for six weeks. And it was still a pain to take off.
beth - He has such a lion-looking face!
Theresa Navis - You are awesome…I wish you lived in Temecula. California…we
would be fast friends for sure. Any advice on my next study should be. I am just
Finishing my first women’s bible study on Jonah. I admire you and all you do and if you are ever in SD again we should meet. Bless you and all you do to glorify HIM!
Tonya - The look on Tiger’s face so totally says “I’m home”.
Janine - You are just going to have to admit it. That is YOUR cat!! You’ll see. Cats sometimes adopt you instead of you adopting a cat.
Candy - he looks just like kitty kitty that just “appeared” on Pioneer Woman’s door step!
Connie - ok, so I am getting attached to the cat and he doesn’t even visit me! Love the nails, I just did a Neapolitan one on myself!
MichelleB - Oh me too! My toes are very sorry looking right now. I hate paying the price for a pedi. Good tip with the glitter polish! You must have been reading my mind because on my list tonight was to do my toes. I even have a bubbly foot soaking thing. Your toes look very pretty!
Terrie G - My daughter & I had mani/pedis last week together before leaving on vacation….it had been 2 years since my last one. I re-did my nails during vaca…liked the colors much better than the selection from the salon. I’m sure after being on the beach for 5 days…I need another pedi! Your toe color was about the color of my nails before…very pretty! I went with hot pink nails & bright green/glitter toes! Much more beachy!
Christine - Love the color combination you chose! Love the sandals, too. Where did you get them? Tiger may not be YOUR cat. But you are HIS family. 🙂 I’ve had several of those myself. One was pregnant with five kittens when she found me.
Lisa H. - I’ve only had a professional pedicure twice, but I’ve been so much more satisfied with my own work ever since a cosmetologist told me to use a good base coat and top coat. Professional or amateur, I LOVE pedicures!
Ali - I love your polish combination! So cute! I think I’ll treat myself to a cheap pedi! Thank you for the creative formula! Can’t wait to try it!
~ Ali
Jodi @ The Un-Soccermom Blog - LOVE the polish! I’ve never had a mani-pedi. I’m not fond of how those places smell…
The cat is really smiling! haha
Charlotte - your nails look great!
i bet annie wants you to do her’s too!
i love that color combo/layers..my daughter & I use it often too!
Charlotte - i am not a “cat person”, but he is indeed a beautiful cat…he looks so happy! …cause he’s hanging out at home…yes, i do believe he thinks he belongs at your house…. 🙂
Jessica T. - I’m loveing the colors so fun….I think I need to do a Target run to scoop up some nailpolish.
This Farm Family's Life - Love the colors!!
http://www.thisfarmfamilyslife.blogspot.com
Kirsten P - You (or Annie) could give Sunshine/Tiger and Waffle a pawpedi. I saw similar colors of polish for cats and dogs at Pet Supplies “Plus” yesterday.
Nichole - You have access to so much cool stuff. We don’t have a target here, and the cheapest nail polish I have been able to find here has been around $5. This is what happens when you live an hour from an actual city.
Sunshine is adorable. Of course he’ll keep coming around, cats do that when you feed them 🙂
Charlene@Adventures In Mommy Land - I would love a mani/pedi too….luckily my oldest daughter doesn’t mind having my feet in her face and she will do all kinds of fun stuff on my toes (and fingers too). LOL!
What a really need now is a cut and color!
Why do we moms, always think it’s too expensive to treat ourselves to the “fun” stuff?
alicia @ la famille - your pedi looks adorable! i would never think to use the blue goopy glitter, but it looks really good! i want a pedi really bad too…maybe i should get some goopy glitter 🙂
Amanda - i love a mani/pedi at the salon too. But almost always save the cash and do it myself. It looks just as good, really.
Yours looks awesome. I’ve been wanting to try the glitter. looks professional and sparkly!
Karen Gerstenberger - My toes are almost that exact color. I did it with OPI and Sephora colors. Not quite as inexpensive as yours, but they do last a long time!
melissa@theshabbyarmchick.blopspot.com - amen to the mani/pedi! i agree the sparkleis hard to get ff but so pretty it makes me smile.
karen - i have been wearing a sparkly greeny gold all summer…inspired by your pink sparkle polish you bought several weeks ago!
Sunshine..or Tiger..(i think sunshine suits him better) is so majestic. i love that kitty!!
Ashlyn@Pinecone - The last picture kills me…my cats make that face all the time – chin in the air “of course you love me, I’m so special!”
I never spend the money on my nails either…love the colors! We just got some nail glitter at Sephora yesterday. xo
shannon - I think that cat wants her nails painted too!
Love those bright Summer colors, your nails look pretty 🙂
Sarah - I have a taby cat that looks like of like your adopted friend and she is the sweetest most loving cat ever. I think its an orange cat thing – no joke!
Annika - Love your nails and the colours you chose! A girl can never have too much nail polish!
deborah@applesinwonderland - Aw….your new ginge kitty is darling. He seems to be adjusting to you just fine. 😉
Danielle H. - Okay, where in the world do you pay $45 for a pedi/mani? I can get a good mani/pedi combo – and I mean not at the sleazy, uncertain if they ever sanitize the whirlpool place- for around $30.00. They even do the hot stones. Maybe I’m just lucky to have such a good place around the corner for cheap? Love, love your colors!
Emily Langston - I splurged last week and got a pedi… it chipped the very next day! Only my 2nd ever.. but I’m telling ya… never doing it again. My bucket of oil wash, pumice stone and I do just fine!
Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Love your kitty that’s not your kitty 🙂
Gemma - I completely agree! Why do it at a salon when you can do it yourself AND keep the polish!
Love that cat : )
Gemma xXxx
Rachel J - Megalicious! 🙂 I love the polish choices. And WHERE did you get those adorable sandals?! I’m so surprised your fashionista fans haven’t asked that yet? Please tell us! Have a happy friday!
Heather - He may not be “your cat” but he has definitely claimed you as “his people.”
betsy - I bought a bottle of silver glitter nail polish for fun. When I was testing it out, I put it on just one finger nail. My two year old niece saw me and gravitated towards the sparkle. She said, “I want that on me!”
I tried, but her teeny, tiny toenails wouldn’t keep the sparkle on. I told her we’d have to wail until she got a little bit bigger. Instead, she got a mixture of two fun pinks! 🙂
Jennifer - Yep…I think he’s found his forever family. 🙂
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Ok, first of all, I think he might be your cat. 🙂
Secondly, you totally have to come to Phoenix…. great pedicure = $18
Christie - Love the colors!! Fun!
Megan - How does Waffle feel about your new cat?
Dawn - I love that cat. You should soooo keep him.
Carrie - Love the colors he may not be your cat but I think he has pick ya’ll as his family so cute
Sophie - But he’s still totally NOT your cat, right? 😉
happygirl - I think you have such a cute cat. Haha. Love the pedi. I need one, too. 🙂
Sharla - I wish we had an “outside” cat that would just stick around our house . . .without actually GETTING a cat and feeling responsible for it all the time 🙂
Cyndi Hamilton - What a sweet Kitty, did he ever find a home? If not, we are looking for another cat. I need to get a pedicure too, I hate spending the money on it. Pretty nail colors I will have to check them out when I am at Target next.
Thanks for sharing,
Cyndi
http://mycharmedlife-cyndi.blogspot.com/
Ashley - Sweet kitty!! And those polish colors are sweet! I got the hot pink, but a pedi with new colors may definitely be in order!
Libby - Look how interested the kitty is in what you’re doing…you have to keep him!
Sara - I love the nail polish colors!!!! I need a manicure too!!! Also where are your sandals from,sooooo cute!!!!!! Sara
julie - Now, I know that’s not YOUR cat… but you have to admit it has an amazing face. And eyes that are a little bit human…
Holly - I love the cat! You should keep him! Oh and your nails are cute too! haha!