************************************************************************
These two sweet boys (the little guy is my nephew) make my heart happy.
Our cousins came to town a couple of weekends ago (actually, these are Carter’s 3rd cousins…but they are just as close as 1st cousins) and we took them to Legoland in Grapevine.
Carter had never been, so it was high time we took our Lego loving boy there. 🙂
Our official review is “eh”, but I am glad we went.
************************************************************************
Last Wednesday I got to meet 2 friends for lunch!
That’s Kathryn (blog reader turned real life friend) on the left and Candace (previous student’s mom turned real life friend) on the right! And now Kathryn and Candace are friends too!
I love the hearts of these two ladies and have so much fun spending time with them.
We went to Hugs Cafe on the McKinney Square and loved every second of it.
If you haven’t heard of Hugs Cafe, you should click over HERE to learn a little about it and check out the menu.
The Mission of Hugs Cafe is to create an inviting place of training and employment for adults with special needs while providing dignity, self-worth and developing respect in the community.
If you live in or close to McKinney, please go check them out!
We want to make sure everybody knows about Hugs Cafe and tries it out for themselves!
If you go, I promise you that you will leave with a happy belly and a joyous heart!
Oh, and I’ve already had a blog post comment and an e-mail this morning asking about the long cardi Kathryn is wearing. Well, it was a PTMT recommendation from the anniversary sale, and although the maroon is sold out, it’s still available in some other colors. AND IT’S ON SALE!
Click HERE for the waterfall cardi.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small (in olive). Kathryn is wearing a small as well.
************************************************************************
I know lots of you are obsessed with THIS fuzzy fleece wrap cardigan (which is ON SALE)!
I wanted to be obsessed with it.
Heaven knows I tried to be obsessed with it last year.
But alas, it just never looked right on my body.
So, when THIS came out recently (from the same maker), I thought I would give it a whirl!
I didn’t like it on me buttoned up (I think it made me look bigger than I actually am, and I make it a rule to try to never look bigger than I actually am! ha!), but I did like it when left open.
It’s light, flattering, and really long in the back (which I know lots of you like)!
Click HERE for the cardi/wrap.
Click HERE for the jeans.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the cardi/wrap.
(necklace sold out)
************************************************************************
I told y’all a couple of weeks ago that I went to hear my friend Manda and her mom Cindy talk at our church about Manda’s battles with cancer. Their words and their faith were so unbelievably powerful.
And great news, you can now click HERE to watch Manda’s and Cindy’s talk on Faith Over Fear.
My goodness I’m proud to call this girl a friend.
I promise that you will be blessed and inspired by these two women and how they are able to see and appreciate God working in their lives even during the hardest of times.
*************************************************************************
So if you remember, I took this picture several weeks ago of the boys at the ranch and posted it on my Friday Favorites post in mid October.
This is how you can pretty much find these two when we are there for the weekend.
Out on the dock, just hanging out, fishing, talking, listening to music, and cracking jokes. 😉
This exact picture immediately came to mind when Nordstrom reached out and asked me to
talk about Men’s gifts for Christmas,
Pretty much every single thing in the picture is something I would recommend as a gift to give to a man in your life.
Your hubby. Your dad. Your brother. Your son.
WHOMEVER.
Guys will LOVE these gifts.
And they are all from Nordstrom, which makes it a one stop shop for all the guys in your life!
They feature gifts for all budgets and interests!
Bose Speaker / Fitbit / North Face Jacket / Under Armour Shorts / Reef flip flops
These are all of Chris’s favorite items. The ones that he wouldn’t want to live without!
THIS Bose speaker is his absolute favorite of the items above.
And I know I talk about it every single time I do a gift guide for men…but I’m telling you….
It’s THE PERFECT gift for so many guys!
And talk about WOW FACTOR when your guy opens it up!!!
He takes it everywhere and can play the music off of his phone anywhere!
We use it on the porch at the ranch house, we take it to the neighbor’s when we get in their pool, and it’s great for when you’re grilling out or tailgating.
It makes an awesome gift that so many guys would THRILLED to get!
High school and college boys would love this too.
There’s also a smaller and less expensive Bose option HERE.
Chris, and I say this with love :), IS A FREAK about sound quality.
Seriously.
Like, he was the guy in high school that had a serious system in his Ford Bronco and the neighbors may or may not have called my parents complaining about the volume of his music in the neighborhood.
Nice.
Anyway, as an adult, Chris remains VERY picky about the quality of sound a device puts out (he’s a total snob about it if we are going to be honest!) :), and he is very impressed with this particular speaker! Hope this helps!
I also got this comment from a reader last time I talked about it:
I got that speaker for my husband after you talked about it for Christmas. It was his favorite gift. He uses it so much that now my sister in law is getting it for my brother for Father’s Day. It is a really great present.
And this one:
I got the Bose speaker for my husband for his birthday in February, and it was the biggest hit of any gift I’ve ever given him! He takes it to neighborhood get-togethers all the time, and guys are always wanting it for themselves. I’m always so proud that he loves it so much! Laurie in Fort Worth
So if you are still struggling with what to get the men in your life, you really should consider this speaker! I’m telling you, it’s awesome!
He has the jackets and the pullovers!
softshell jacket HERE / pullover HERE
(Several colors available in the jackets and pullovers. He prefers the black, grey, and bright blue.)
All men’s North Face products HERE.
FYI: After years of seeing how much Chris loves his North Face gear, I finally got myself something! Monday I’ll be talking all about women’s Northface options!
Another item in the picture is his Fitbit!
A couple of more ideas for you ladies!
You might remember me talking about these on Fathers Day.
Click HERE for the Reef flip flops.
And every man needs a pair of houseshoes that he can walk to the mailbox or to get the paper in!
Click HERE for the Minnentoka men’s house shoes.
Good online reviews!
I recommend them anyone looking for a slipper that is as comfortable in the summer as it is in the snow…..This is the one.
And if all else fails…
circle hoop earrings HERE / bar necklace HERE / small studs HERE
Monday I partnered up with UGG® to talk about their new UGG® slim profile boots.
p.s.
Before you leave, I want to tell all of you about a really cool organization I recently learned about.
Have y’all heard about Baby Booties Diaper Bank?
Erika Slaughter says
My goodness! This post just kept getting better with every scroll down! I miss your face!!! Let's make a date soon!! XOXO
Mix and Match Mama says
The picture of Chris and Carter at the ranch should be made into a canvas and hung in your house. It's such a good picture!
Clancy Davis says
My family is my Friday Favorite!! And Gorjana jewelry. Thanks, Sheaffer!
Narci says
SUCH a sweet picture of your boys!!! Love!!!
Kim clark says
Thank you for posting our Family Shopping Day picture! We had such a fun time, and Nordy's did not disappoint! You're a blessing to us.
XOXO,
Kim
Anonymous says
Do you think that Kathryn would give us the info about the cute long cardigan she's wearing in the photo of the three of you at the cafe? Love it! Happy Thanksgiving!
Sheaffer says
I'm sure she would! I just texted her to ask her! I'll let you know when I hear back! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Charming Lucy says
I love seeing all of your precious friends on your posts! I ordered the Ugg boots in gray for myself(: I have been searching for a good gift for my husband. He needs some new sweaters – he doesn't own any! But those flip flops are amazing! Thanks for the tip! Susan
Kim in RI says
I bought those flips for my husband for Christmas last year based on your recommendation and he loves them! And the bottle opener, um, comes in handy at the beach 🙂
Kjlb37 says
You've sold me on the Northface jackets; I want to get one for every guy in my family. Now, if Nordstroms' would just put them on sale, Black Friday maybe?:)
Not A Mom says
Love those male gifts! It's the first male gift guide I've seen that has actual stuff that my husband would love. I'm thinking the fitbit may just be the winner!
Linds @ Not A Mom
TorontoSAM says
I love all of these gift ideas. That sweet little cousin of yours looks like a PTMT reader – military jacket, denim shirt, leggings – so sweet!
April Parrish says
Hugs Cafe sounds so nice!!! Wish I was closer!!! I ordered 2 pairs of the slim Uggs- yours and your sisters…so excited. Gonna try them out and see which height I like better!
Have a great weekend!
Jan Fisher says
WOW…that video was incredible. Thanks so much for sharing. Manda is in my prayers as she starts her trial. What an awesome faith she has.
Sheaffer says
Thank you Jan! She is truly amazing. We appreciate your prayers so much! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Jodi says
The Nordstrom link for the slim Uggs goes to Ag skinny jeans. Just a heads up! 🙂
Sheaffer says
I fixed it! Thank you Jodi!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kate says
I love all of the travel items from Hershel Supply Co.! I got my husband an overnight bag for his birthday that has a really cool chevron print, and he is crazy about it!
Amanda Elmendorf says
So Manda's dress.. I absolutely love it!!. Do you happen to know where it is from?
Kim says
Hugs Cafe??!! LOVE!!! As a special needs momma that place makes my heart smile. Sad that I'm not close enough to visit but I see an online fundraiser! 🙂
I second that Bose speaker. My husband loves his and we use it all the time. Perfect for his golf bag! 🙂
Regine Karpel says
Great post!
http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com
college district says
cute and lovely boys. I love the outfit too.
about me
thebestserum.co.uk says
Thanks. Sure.xxx