Amazon Prime Purchases: October

I saw Andrea post her favorite Prime Purchases, and she was linking up to Tayna who hosts the link up. I mean how fun is that? We all purchases stuff from Amazon, might as well share the wealth of knowledge of the goodies! Click here to see my past purchases. Okay let's get started!

Mini Fox had a Minnie Ballerina Music Box, and it broke...which apparently if we hadn't broken it, it's now worth $150, whoops! But she was a good sport about it breaking, and after 5 months, we decided to replace it, with a cheaper option than her original one is going for.

My flip flop broke the other day...luckily we were on our way home...so I had to order another pair. This is my third pair. No that doesn't mean the quality is bad, it means I wear my flip flops hard...I mean it's flip flop weather here 9 months out of the year, and I wear the same ones over and over, so this is my 3rd pair in 6 or so years...I think that's pretty good. And they are so dang comfortable!

Last year I made bats with my Circut, but at $7.99 these were a must buy. Plus you can make them 3D. Heck ya!

Last thing I want to share is this skirt. I have always wanted a floor length tulle skirt. Now I need to figure out what top to wear, and if I think it makes me look like an oompa loompa. I got it in black and am thinking it's going to be my Christmas skirt, cause how fun is that?

I do need to either grow 4 inches or get it hemmed. I'm thinking I'll just do it myself...tulle doesn't fray, so if I just cut it straight...I should be good to go right?

I also bought some hoodies for our Halloween Costumes...if you need cheap black or any color hoodies, this little girls hoodie was only $8.20 and it is so, so soft, this boys hoodie was only $6.97. These sweatpants are only $5.50, what a deal right? I can't even get them whole sale for cheaper than that! No where close!

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Can't wait to see what you all bought on Amazon! Anything I NEED?

TBB Asks: October Edition

Happy Monday Foxy Friends! I can't believe that it's October already, like what?!

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1. Favorite Fall Color?

I love dark reds and blacks...My favorite is a dark lipstick and dark nail polish. I always feel sad in Spring when I have to switch to lighter colors. I know I could still wear them, but don't really want people to think I'm all Emo...and stuff.

My favorite color, Lincoln park in the Dark

2. Apple Cider hot or cold?

Hot, I think? I actually don't really know? Have I had cold cider? I'm not sure...I'll get right on that.

3. Caramel Apple? 

I like them if they cut them up for you, else too messy to eat them off of a stick.

4. Pumpkin doughnut or Apple Cider Doughnut?

Apple doughnut for sure.

5.  Long or short cardigan?

Long cardigan for sure, even though not all of them look good on my short frame, they are just so cozy.

6. Favorite football or Fall party food?

Hmm...I don't go to many football parties or fall parties, so I'm not sure, so I'll go with what I've had a Super Bowl parties, and I really like any sort of dip that goes with chips.

7.  Orange or white pumpkins?

Orange pumpkins. White ones don't really match my house. But I do really like them.

8. Hayride or bonfire?

I'm going with bonfire with this one, only because i've never been on a hay ride and I'm really allergic to hay.

9. Favorite Fall baked good?

Apple pie! Although any time of the year is apple pie time in my book. This past weekend, Mr. made a crock pot apple pie filling, it was delicious! Recipe to come!

10. Most anticipated Fall activity?

Apple picking (which we did before the start of Fall), and Halloween! So much fun, can't wait to make our costumes! Was hoping to get them done this weekend, but life got in the way, this week, I'm going to try and get it done!

Friday Favorites #180

Happy Friday Foxy Friends! We made it to Friday! I am so happy to see Friday here. I have a dentist appointment today, hopefully no cavities. I tried to go to the dentist last week, but I got caught in so much traffic that I ended up missing my appointment, that was tough. I drove myself into work (usually I carpool) to miss my appointment, darn! Usually it takes about an hour to get home at the time I left, but it took an hour and 45 minutes. Okay enough yucky stuff, let's get onto some Friday Favorites. Don't forget to go link up your Friday Loves over on The Blended Blog.

I didn't blog too much this week, having too much fun on the weekends to get posts together, paired with working overtime...makes no time for blogging.

Tuesday: What's Up Tuesday (what we've been up to)
Wednesday: California Fall Outfit

I also posted to YouTube, I'm sharing 10 beauty tips for beginners. It would mean a lot to me if you could click and watch!

Friday we watched some friends kids.

They were watching Super Buddies.

Snuggle time.

Then we wall went out for ice cream...it's tradition when we get together with them.

Saturday were family pictures!  Mr. took the kids to their soccer games, I stayed behind with each of them while the other one was at their game, with them being sick all week, we didn't want them to be outside in the hot sun too much. Then I went and got my make up done.

Before:

After:

I can't wait to get them back. It is session 1 of 2, the other session being this Sunday. But here is a sneak peak (which I NEVER do) of location #1.

Sunday we hit up apple picking with friends. It's about a 2 hour drive from us, but totally worth the 4 hours of driving!

It was super hot and we were done picking.

Then we walked across the way for a picnic and some wine tasting. I know wine tasting and apple picking right across the dirt road from each other, genius!

You guys I'm cheating...on my day planner. I have had a Franklin Covey Day Planner since I was 13...this is HUGE. I've decided to spread my wings and try something else. Currently our family planner is the Franklin, while I chose the Erin Condren planner to be my blog planner. See my review mid year update here. Anyway, I've decided to go with two different planners, don't worry I'll do full reviews on both. The first Lindsay from Lindsay's Sweet World talked about it on Wednesday, and I went and checked it out and HAD to get one too. I like the Erin Condren, but man are they expensive! I feel like they are great planners, but I'm not into the whole scrapbooking aspect of it...Anyway, I saw that they had a binded planner! Say what?! Instead of spiral, yes please! I can't wait to get it! If you want to see the spiral one, Lindsay got that one...so head on over to her blog to see that review

I knew I wanted to try another planner, one for life stuff, so I googled best planners, got a few options and ended up picking Plum Planner. I've heard of them before, but I really liked them. I like how you can really customize what you want out of your planner. What sort of layout etc. Like I said before I'll be going over all of that in detail later...but until then, I'm getting this cute thing. Imagine spiral binding, I couldn't get a picture of it, but this is my cover.

If you need a good laugh today...you HAVE to watch this. I actually laughed out loud, it's less than a minute to watch. Do it, you won't regret it.

That's all for now. We're doing soccer all day Saturday and then Sunday is round 2 of pictures...yep there is a LOT of bribing going on! What are your plans?

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California Fall Outfit

Hi Foxy Friends! Happy Wednesday! I can't believe it's Wednesday, I have a big project due on Friday...not close to being done...not good. Oops! Anyway, that doesn't stop me from dressing cute though :) I know this week on The Blended Blog is all about plaid...but a while ago I decided plaid just wasn't my thing. Even though I try, I don't think it looks that great on me? Perhaps I haven't found the right thing yet? Not sure, but I thought today I would share my perfect California Fall outfit.

I saw this shirt from Dani from Coffee Break with Dani, and I had to get it. It's so cute with the ruffle and a perfect addition to my Fall wardrobe. It's thicker, so it will keep me somewhat warmer than my thinner tank tops. The jeans I got from the Nordies Anniversary Sale and are so comfy and they are currently on sale!

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Jeans (on sale right now!) / Shirt / Shoes

Just need to add a sweater to this and it would transition right into California winter.

Make Up: Foundation / Eye Shadow/ EyeLashes / Blush / Eyeliner / Eyeliner for cat eye  / translucent powder/ Lipstick is Lipsense

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An InLinkz Link-up

What's Up Wednesday....umm....Tuesday

Hi Foxy Friends! I can't believe the last time I linked up with  Shay, Mel and Sheaffer for their What's Up Wednesday. So let's get started.

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1. What We're Eating


I actually took pictures! We get together with friends almost every Friday, and when we do I like to try out new recipes. I tried this Jambalya Instant Pot recipe. I can't remember who recommended it...but someone on the internet, and it didn't disappoint.

The next night we decided it would taste good if we added some split soup, also delicious.

I also made these Chicken Thighs in the Instant Pot. I've changed the cook time a bit, as the timing in the recipe is WAY too long! I pressure cook them for 8 minutes, and then I don't cook them in the broiler while rendering the sauce down. I put on wire rack on cookie sheet, and then render sauce down in the IP (10-15 minutes). Once sauce is rendered down, I put on both sides of the chicken, THEN I broil it, about 5-7 minutes a side. Comes out perfect every time now.

2. What I'm Reminiscing About

This past weekend we went Apple picking. Last year it was raining driving up there, and it was pretty cool out. But we had such a blast, that we went back this year, stay tuned for those pictures on Friday.

3. What I'm Loving

Watching this kid hone his karate skills. He loves it so much, and is now a purple belt.

And watching this girl in soccer, she's loving every minute of it and scored a goal last Saturday!

4. What We've Been Up To

What have we not been up to? We threw Mini Fox a birthday party.

Did a 5K run together

Helped watch our friends kids a few times.

This past weekend:

And taking this kid to soccer practice twice a week.

5. What I'm Dreading

Not much, waking up super early? I do dread that on some days. Especially now that it's going to start getting cooler, staying in a warm comfy bed sounds really nice.

6. What I'm Working On

Our Halloween costumes! I can't wait to show you guys. I finally got all the pieces I ordered in...Mr. says...it looks like we're going to be robbers with what you bought...don't worry, we're not going to be. I hope they turn out as good as I think they are!

7.  What I'm Excited About

Our Halloween Costumes! I've been championing these costumes for the last 2 years...I finally got my way this year! The kids are excited. We're now trying to convince our friends to do it. They were on board, but their kids have changed their mind...I'm thinking once they see the first one, they're going to want to do it too...fingers crossed we can all match!

8. What I'm Watching/Reading

I'm currently reading, well trying to read, Magnolia Story

9. What I'm Listening To

Not much these day, Top 40 pop music when I'm in the car.

10. What I'm Wearing

A lot of shorts and t-shirts...

And dresses, I'm going to be sad when I have to switch to pants.

Dress / Jacket (similar) / Bracelet / Sandals (similar)

11. What I'm Doing This Weekend

This weekend we're doing 2 soccer games and a birthday party on Saturday. Then on Sunday we're doing early morning session 2 for our family photos. I can't wait, although I'm sure the kids are NOT going to be happy with us when we wake them up early for picture taking.

Also hoping to decorate for Halloween in between all of that, see how I decorate here



12. What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

Halloween! I was never one for Halloween or dressing up, but since kids, all over that. I love it, and trying to come up with family costumes. See past costumes here. The last costumes I made were these...excited to make something this year too. Now to find the time!

13. What Else is New?

Not much, the kids were sick last week, they rarely have to miss school and both of them missed 2 days of school. Friday they woke up and declared...yep going to school today. Luckily they both woke up fever free.

Bonus Question: What’s your favorite pumpkin food to eat during this season?

I would much rather look at pumpkins than eat them...I do not like anything pumpkin....gag.

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