Hot Coupons, What I'm Wearing, and a Prayer Request

I had to share this coupon deal with you!

I visit Hip2Save on a weekly basis and she always posts amazing coupons and deals. Yesterday, she posted about Kraft coupons and Target deals and it was like hitting the jackpot! In addition to the items I bought with the coupons, I also snagged a few other coupons that allowed me to get even more for less.

The best part of the whole thing? I needed all of these items for Thanksgiving!

I bought EVERYTHING in the picture for a little over $10. When each item is usually around $2 or $3 at regular price, I found this to be a steal! I just used the Kraft coupons and combined them with the online Target coupons to do this.

Shredded cheese - 80 cents each ($1/2 Target; $1/2 Kraft)
cream cheese bricks - 44 cents each ($0.50/2 Target; $1/2 Kraft)
Nabisco crackers - $1 each ($1/2 Target; $1/2 Kraft)
Ranch dressing - $1.39 ($0.50/1 Target)
Crescent Rolls - $1.41 each ($0.50/2 Target)
Pie Crust - $1.99 (in store promotion of $0.55/1)

This shopping trip saved me $9.55 off of my total price. Amazing what you can do with a little coupon clipping!

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And on a completely different note, my Wardrobe Wednesday outfit!

It is COLD here (we're talking 50's here, people) so I've been sticking to my typical cold weather gear - leggings, boots, sweaters, and scarves. This outfit is incredibly boring, but I do love the pashmina I'm wearing. I got it when my family and I were vacationing in Rome over Thanksgiving, 7 years ago this week. The pashmina is varying shades of orange and gold. It's warm, soft, and it reminds me of one of my favorite family trips.

On a family note, my mom is in the hospital for some tests to check her heart, and I'd appreciate any prayers for her. I'm very worried, and it stinks to be stuck so far away, feeling like I can't do anything to help/comfort her.

Top 5 Tuesday

Top 5 Things that are Currently Making me Smile:

1. Three cheers for a short work week!


2. A new haircut! My last haircut was over 6 months ago so it was looking pretty tragic. I was wearing it up in a ponytail 24/7 because I couldn't do anything with it otherwise. Enter my fantastic (sam's) stylist, Marian, and I now have a cute cut again...and my side bangs are back!

3. 50% off all clearance at Old Navy last weekend! Hello, deals! I snagged a really cute plaid top that I can't seem to find online and two tanks for less than $14 total :)

4. My recent discovery of the famous "airline cookie" available in my local grocery store! I'm not kidding you, I was jumping up and down in the middle of the store. Now I can finally enjoy these without having to pay $350 for a Delta flight!


5. Having 4 days to catch up on sleep, work on my school project, go to the movies (I'm dying to see Harry Potter this weekend), take naps, and spend time with C! I may even sneak in a Black Friday shopping trip if I gather up the courage to fight the crowds...I'm still undecided!

I won't be blogging again until after Thanksgiving, but I hope all of you have a wonderful time with your loved ones. I'm thankful for all of my readers and the friendships I have with many of you!

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I was browsing we heart it the other day, and came across these beautiful images posted by romantique. They are perfectly girly and all together lovely...I knew that I had to share them with you.











Aren't they wonderful? Wishing you a bright and happy Monday!

Wardrobe Wednesday

I actually got a picture of myself for today's post!

The temperature is in the low 70's so it's perfect sweater weather.


All of these pieces have been in my closet for at least two years (with the exception of my Lauren Conrad jeggings). I love re-discovering pieces that have been packed away for summer, like the mustard colored sweater I'm wearing! It's from Goodwill, but the brand is Old Navy. I love, love, love when I find quality pieces at the thrift store!! Living in Los Angeles, it's not surprising to see top name-brand, barely worn items at the local thrift stores so I always make sure to stop in every once in a while.

I'm wearing a Weston Wear ruffled top that I found in the sale section of Anthropologie many, many moons ago. It was a great buy and one of my favorite pieces in my closet.

And these shoes...I can't even tell you how many compliments I get on these boots. Want to know a secret? They are from Famous Footwear, and they are the most comfortable, longest lasting pair of boots that I have owned. I bought this pair in 2007, and they are just now wearing out (and that's probably because I never store them properly). But, when I was posting this, I went to the FF website, and am so happy to see that they still sell this particular style!! I plan on buying a new pair this weekend. I highly recommend these if you are looking for an inexpensive (but good quality) boot option.

Top 5 Tuesday

Thought I'd try to stick with a theme here so here are my top 5 picks for holiday party dresses!

Our company's holiday party, which is in a little over two weeks, will be held at Fleming's this year...so excited! Every girl loves an excuse to get dressed up, drink free wine, and have a yummy steak for lunch :)

I have always worn a black dress for the holiday party so I'm thinking about changing it up a little this year.

Anthropologie
Silver Cloud Dress

Kohl's
Suite 7 Iridescent Taffeta Dress

Kohl's
Suite 7 Pleated Empire Dress

Forever 21
Love 21 Sleeveless Silk Bow Dress

Kohl's
Jessica Howard Mixed Media Ruffle Dress

I'm intrigued by the Anthropologie dress, but it would definitely be too fancy for this type of work party. Looks like I'll be making a trip to Kohl's to pick out a dress as I really like all three of the above options! The prices are reasonable and they usually always have some sort of additional % off coupon available.

Happy Tuesday everyone!