Babes, Bargains and Starbucks Giveaway

Happy Weekend Friends!!!

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We finished off our week with one last day of playing with our cousins before they went to stay at their Nana's house.  I was a little bummed because I had planned on the kids playing outside most of the day but it poured pretty much all day.  There was a little while in the morning when the rain stopped.  I was feeling exhausted from the night before (cousins had spent the night and there was at least one child up about every hour and a half) and made the desicion to load all the kids up for a run to the Starbucks drive through.

Anytime I load kids in the car I make them stand on the porch and then I come back for them one by one to put in the car.  It keeps them right where I can see them and also so they won't run into the street.

Here's our little group minus Colty waiting to be loaded :)

I felt like a school bus driver.  The things a girl will do for some coffee :)

One last picture of our week with the cousins.  This was the night they spent the night.  Four freshly bathed babies in their jammies... nothing better!

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Alright... now that I've satisfied the Grandparent's need for pictures of their grandbabies I can move on to other fun subjects for those of you who might be interested in other things ;)

SO... awhile back I had posted a pair of sandals in my Favorite Things post.

This is them. 

American Eagle for $29.50

So yesterday I bought some sandals....

Here they are... (I need to repaint my toenails..please ignore)

American Eagle? Nope.  WALMART! For $10 :)

My little sister Kaitlin called me last week and told me they had some that looked almost identical.  And sure enough...they are :) for $19.50 cheaper... my kind of sandals!

Now, while I'm on the subject of buying bargain clothing.  My sweet husband gave me some cash last weekend for Mother's Day to buy some new clothes for the summer.  I went to the mall this afternoon by myself to shop.  Pure heaven!  After I finished my shopping I bought a Mrs. Fields M&M Cookie and Dr. Pepper to eat while I sauntered along and people watched.  It was SUCH a treat to be alone and to eat my food without having to share with anyone! ha! Thanks Trav for the gift and time alone :). 

I plan on doing a post later this week showing what I purchased.  The reason being is because I want to prove that cheap clothes can look just as cute as J.Crew or the GAP.  Obviously I LOVE both of those stores but can't afford either. I take that back... I could probably afford A t-shirt or A sock. haha I kid I kid. But seriously... you can buy several items for the price of one from either store. Sure the quality is not as nice...but I could care less.  By the time it begins to wear out I'm usually pregnant again and it's time for maternity clothes.  Ha just kidding :)  So... watch for it sometime this week... a little post on dressing cheaply :)

Side Note: I'm not bashing anyone who shops at either store... yay for you! :) But as a stay-at-home mom of a husband who is a teacher/coach our clothing budget is pretty limited.  Oh and one more side note while I'm at it :) I'll post later this week on how you can clothe your children (especially girls) for FREE.  And I'm not talking WalMart clothes...name brand!  Stay tuned...

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AND last but not least!!!

I am so thankful for all of my readers.  Those of you who I know in real life...those of you who I just know through blog land... and those of you who read but never comment (I'm the worst at this...trying to do better!).

So, as a little thankyou for reading my blog I am going to have a giveaway.

And the best thing that I could think of to give for my first giveaway is a....

$10 Starbucks Giftcard

And for those of you who don't like coffee they have delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches!!!

So... here's how you enter.

(Oh and this is also a bribe to make the non-commenters comment ;) )

And even if I know you please enter!! Mom, this includes you :)

There are four ways to enter. 

FOR EACH ENTRY MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A SEPERATE COMMENT

1. Leave a comment.  Make sure to leave an e-mail address so I can contact you if you win!

2. Become a follower.

3. Post about the giveaway on your blog.  Please leave a link to your blog.

4. Tweet about the giveaway.  Please leave the link where you have done so.

The giveaway will close next Wednesday (the 12th) at Noon.

I will randomly select a winner and will announce them on Wednesday evening!

So... enter away my friends!!!

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Have a wonderful Sunday :)