Please know that I am so very thankful for every comment that is left on this blog.
I read and appreciate every single one of them.
So, that’s it.
I think y’all rock.
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This chalkboard that I bought on a whim at HomeGoods is definitely one of my favorite items in the house. I started buying things for the new house a couple months out from us moving in, and I was having a blast doing it! But after I had brought 5 or 6 things home, Chris tried to boss me.
He told me to not buy anything else for the new house until we were in the new house since it didn’t make sense for us to have to pack up the stuff and move it.
And I totally agreed.
In theory.
And then I saw this chalkboard.
And I bought it. Immediately.
😉
As you can see, I couldn’t wait to do get it ready for Easter!
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Truly.
😉
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FAVORITE #3: Boden
I’ve talked about my love of Boden before, and it’s happening again today!
Nordstrom asked me if I wanted to talk about Spring clothes for kiddos, and I thought it would be fun! And since the best way to talk about clothes is to get them, take pictures, and do a review….I took one for the team and placed an order for Carter. 🙂 I actually placed a rather large order with no plans of keeping it all. But I kept it all.
#oops
Why do I love Boden so much for Carter?
That’s easy.
Because Carter loves Boden.
And dressing him in things he loves is just easier.
Amen mamas?
If you know Carter, you know his only real wish for his clothes is for them to be “cozy”.
Yep.
My boy is BIG on BEING COZY.
And Boden clothes are “the coziest ever”. And that’s a direct quote from the cozy expert himself.
(fyi: When Carter says “cozy” he doesn’t mean warm, he means comfy!)
He adores all of their pants so much because most of them have elastic waistbands,
and he prefers that to a zipper and button every day of the week.
And the tees are all very soft and super cozy themselves.
It’s a HUGE bonus for him that they have cool pics and graphics on them. But even if they were plain, he would love them because of the cozy factor. 😉
So here are the first 3 items I got him (the jeans are Boden, but from last year and no longer in stock).
motorcycle tee HERE / hoodie HERE (tied around waist)/
shoes HERE
I mean, how cute is the motorcycle tee!?!
And of course he’s wearing his favorite red Natives.
I say “of course”, because I think he’s worn them 95% of school days since school started back in August. You think I’m kidding? I’m not. Just ask his teacher.
Good thing I love them too! I totally dig the pop of color that the red adds to his outfits!
He of course likes them because they are easy to get off and on and he doesn’t
have to bother tying them.
And here’s the hoodie on him!
It’s a great royal blue with striped accents and trimmed in a Kelly green.
Isn’t this a great little hoodie?
It comes in toddler, little boy, and big boy sizes.
Click HERE for the hoodie.
It’s $34, which I actually feel like is a great price for a soft and comfy hoodie that I know he’ll reach for a lot! Why? Because say it with me now….it’s COZY.
And surprise, the hoodie is reversible!
Which obviously makes it an even better value!
And how cute are the stripes?!?
I’m not sure if you can tell, but my subject was having fun.
This kid is a nut!
And I have no idea where on earth he gets it.
😉
Click HERE for the hoodie.
Click on the pics you are interested in below to shop the outfit from above.
Carter doesn’t own the jeans in the widget, but they have an elastic waistband,
so I know he’d love them!
And let’s take just a second to talk about the shoes since they are freaking awesome.
I’m telling you, if you buy one pair, I promise you they won’t be your last.
#they’rethelayspotatochipoftheshoeworld
Click HERE for boy’s Natives (lots of colors available).
Click HERE for girl’s Natives.
Use a magic eraser on scuff marks and they come right off!
He’s had these shoes over a year, and I haven’t used my magic eraser trick in a couple of months, but it works like a charm.
THESE. SHOES. ROCK.
(I have a Kid’s Shoe post coming up in a couple of weeks. And I kinda feel like posting this one pair of shoes and just calling it a day.) 🙂
He’s a fan.
He gives them two thumbs up.
And like I mentioned before..I ordered a ton of clothes…with the plan of deciding which ones we would keep after he tried them all on.
Well, we kept these next items too.
BECAUSE OH MY AT THE COZY FACTOR.
And Carter couldn’t stop talking about how awesome the dino shirt was.
striped shorts HERE / dinosaur shirt HERE / red and grey hoodie HERE/
navy shoes HERE
Let’s just go ahead and call him Captain Cozy!
😉
striped shorts HERE / dinosaur shirt HERE / red and grey hoodie HERE/
navy shoes HERE
shorts in both pics HERE / reversible hoodie HERE / shoes HERE
And one more of his little face.
I mean, I know I’m biased…but come on. 🙂
Captain Cozy is precious.
Because if you think their boy stuff is cute, you will die over their girl stuff.
DARLING barely even scratches the surface.
Click HERE to check out the girl’s line!
Or maybe your boy isn’t really into Boden, but he still likes to be comfy. Maybe Under Armour and Nike are more his speed. Click your favs!
Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring the Kid’s Spring Clothes portion of this post!
FAVORITE #4: My New Earring Jackets
I ordered THESE earrings.
I wish I could get a better picture of the earrings, but click HERE to see what they look like up close.
These types of ear jackets are ALL THE RAGE right now.
At first I wasn’t so sure about them, but I’ve seen them enough now that I wanted to give them a try myself!
I’m so glad I gave them a try!
They are a bit out of my comfort zone, but I think they are great fun!
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So yesterday afternoon I decided to throw a collage together with the sale items all together!
If the item has a heart by it, it means I personally own it AND LOVE IT!
Lots of great deals!
And please, pay special attention to the bra in the collage.
BEST. BRA. EVER.
Your boobies will thank me.
Seriously.
a) elle drop earrings HERE (all Kendra Scott sale HERE)
b) layers of love bracelet HERE
c) rayne tassel HERE
d) maxi dress HERE
e) plus size must have shirt HERE
f) my favorite natori bra HERE
g) hanky panky regular rise thong HERE (all Hanky Panky HERE)
h) dv criss cross wedge HERE
i) Longchamp tote HERE and all Longchamp items on sale HERE
j) my favorite nude patent flats HERE
k) Jack Rogers sandals HERE and all Jack Rogers on sale HERE
l) MK Gold Bradshaw watch HERE and all MK watches on sale HERE
m) reef sandals HERE
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FAVORITE #6: My New Eyeliner
So a couple of Friday’s ago (see the full post HERE) I talked about some Lancome products and did a review. I had found several products that I liked and wanted to share with y’all (and I still am really enjoying all of them)…but I’m now officially IN LOVE with THIS eyeliner.
It goes on so smoothly, it stays all day,
and I like that it leaves a smudgy line and not a really precise line.
And remember, they have a GIFT WITH PURCHASE going on right now. Click HERE and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what the different packages have to offer (both pictures and text describing what is included)! Lots of great products!
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FAVORITE #7: My New Madewell Tee
On Monday I did a post (click HERE) highlighting the fact that Nordstrom is now carrying Madewell and I reported that I was a huge fan of their tees. Well, now I’m their biggest fan.
I wore both of them again this week.
I wore the orange one yesterday (see the picture below), and I wore the black one on Wednesday (you’ll see that outfit on Monday).
THEY ARE GREAT TEES! Click HERE.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
The tee is slouchy, but not sloppy.
And a lot of you inquired about the deep v neck (because it looks so low on the model).
I have not had a problem with it! I think they are a great fit!
(All Kut From the Kloth denim jackets HERE. Pants, boots, and necklace are all sold out. 🙁
Oh…I’m wearing my $10 earrings found HERE!)
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FAVORITE #8: GET HEALTHY UPDATE
I know you want to know how much I’ve lost……… 😉
See you back here on Monday girls!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
WAIT! I’ve got a p.s.
I got an e-mail from one of my favorite readers yesterday(Hi Julie!). She’s been reading since the beginning, she’s always hilarious, and she e-mailed me yesterday (I was totally LOLing at her entire e-mail) with the following plea:
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Amy says
These are some great recommendations – thank you. You are quickly becoming my virtual personal shopper! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I love Boden!! That is my very favorite brand for my kiddos! I also love you :). Happy Friday friend!
Lori says
Oh my gosh, your son is adorable in all those pics with those poses! He looks like he has quite the personality. And loves taking pictures!
Andrea Nine says
Oh my goodness, that Boden is such a charmer!! I have 3 teenage "hams" and man, it just gets more and more fun but sadly I know they will fly the coop soon. Enjoy every last second girl!! And can I say your BLOG rocks beyond comparison!! Love following you and your sassy, super cute array of awesomeness!!!!!
xoxo
livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com
Erika Slaughter says
And you forgot to mention the Natives double as baseball cleats!! Super versatile. 😉
Sheaffer says
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! Tha'ts right!!!!!
Narci says
Carter rocks some Boden! He always looks so handsome in it, and it totally fits his personality!! Love! 🙂
Kellyann Rohr says
Carter is so precious – oh that face!!!! Your posts are my favorite thing!
Melissa Kelly says
I love the chalkboard! Carter is adorable and I obviously need to get some new eyeliner after reading your recommendation. Thanks for being you and having the guts to share it! Happy Friday
Goodbyebreadandcheese says
Your boy is hilarious! What a ham! And you'll be glad to know we were at Nordstrom yesterday and I picked up a pair of the Natives in red (his choice) for him. A random mom in the shoe department even stopped me to say how great they are and that she throws them in the dishwasher when they get a little stinky. Pretty clever!
Melanie Lien says
Carter's modeling – someone give this kid a job! That face is so cute! We just moved into a new home. My husband and I had the exact same conversation. "Melanie, you do realize we are just going to have to pack all of this to move it to the next house right?" Whoops… =)
Liz/ says
Oh em gee….Carter is SO stinkin cute!!! And I can't imagine where he gets his personality from!!! 🙂
Amy Kleis says
Okay….I am sooooo jealous that Carter can stay in the same shoe for a year!!! I've already bought 3 diff sizes for Hudson and 2 for Hunter!!! Seriously….would love to have them in a shoe for one full year…quote from Napoleon "LUCKY"!!!
Anonymous says
Carter is sooo adorable!! What a great model – you can totally see his personality through these photos. Love the clothes too! Makes me wish I had a boy :).
Brandi says
Sheaffer, please tell me where you got that chalkboard?? I love it!!
Sheaffer says
Hi Brandi! It's from HomeGoods!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Rosemary says
Your blog is one of my favorites…you are so fun! Would LOVE to know where to find your rug (pictured in favorites #7). Also, your home is beautiful…you should consider posting more pics…please!
Sheaffer says
Hi Rosemary! It's from Weir's! 🙂 xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kali says
That's my 5 year old too…he calls them his comfy clothes (cotton pants/short or basketball pants/shorts and tshirts)…he says jeans are just for church and picture days! 🙂 So wish the natives worked on him-he'd love them, but I've tried (like ordered 3 different sizes at the same time to try) and his little feet are just too narrow 🙁
Danika says
Captain Cozy is very precious! Is he always so photogenic?!
Anonymous says
Carter is so cute, I think he could model professionally! About the eyeliner–it's a little pricy, do you think it's significantly better than Revlon or other drugstore brands?
Jen, Brian, Drew, and Jack says
Have you ever tried the Old Navy version of the Natives? They are only $13! (And were 35% off last night, not sure about today!) I bought my son a pair of Natives last year (on your recommendation) and he also had a couple pair of Old Navy ones. They were pretty much identical and he even thought the Old Navy pairs were a little more comfortable. Just thought I'd mention it – who doesn't love a $13 shoe!! 🙂 PS Love your blog and I drink a pink lemonade spark every day, too. 😉
Lauren says
Thanks to you & Shay, I've also become obsessed with Natives! Last year we even tossed them in the dishwasher a few times to get them good and clean…they are our favorite and will probably be Valentine's Day presents for years to come!
Whitney says
Hi! I noticed that some of the reviews on Nordy's indicated that you should go up a half size in the VC flats. Did you find that to be true for you?
Sheaffer says
Hi Whitney! It's hard for me to say. I'm a 6 or a 6 1/2 depending on the shoe (but more often a 6 1/2)…and I got a 6 1/2 in these. Not sure how much help that is?!? xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kristen says
I got my regular size and they fit perfect! I love them! You will wear them to death!
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
Captain Cozy really is the cutest!!! Because he looks like his mama, duh! 😉
primitive gatherings says
Hi Sheaffer
I've been reading your blogs for about a year and a half now and have given Nordstrom tons of $$$ because of it.. Lol. ( I look much cuter now though) I just wanted to say how cute your son is. He looks like a mini you. He is always smiling Good job:-)
April Parrish says
Carter is just too cute!!!! So many favorites that I'm loving! Awesome job on your weight loss! Way to go! 😉
Tanya Raffield says
I ordered two blardigans and the bra. Cant wait for the big brown truck to pull in the driveway. Ready for the life changing events to happen!!!!
you are my sunshine says
Nordstrom rack also sells hanky pankys that a quite a bit cheaper!! I'm in grad school and live at the rack 🙂
Shara says
I had been looking at that reversible hoodie for a while and decided to order it after seeing your review. It came today and when my 5 year old tried it on, he refused to take it off! Guess it's a hit 🙂