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THE PERFECT PAIRING!

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When you think of a PERFECT PAIRING, what do you think about?
Here are some of the dynamic duos I think about:
Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate.
Wine and Cheese.
Bacon and Eggs.
Cranberry Juice and Vodka. 😉
Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream.
Zack and Kelly.
Just so you know, I totally laughed out loud when I typed that last one.
#savedbythebellforever

You know what else I think about?
CARDIGANS and SCARVES

Yep.
You pair a cardigan with a scarf, and in my book, you have the PERFECT outfit pairing.
Well, after you add some pants.

And it’s not just me that thinks so, Pinterest thinks so too.

no source / red scarf pic sources says HERE, but I can’t find picture / no source
sneakers and yellow bag HERE / no source

So, today I’m going to be showing you some different scarves all with the same basic outfit.
And all 3 scarves featured today are from Accessory Concierge.
Click HERE for all of the scarves in the collage below!
I’m featuring scarf a, scarf b, and scarf d,  although I’m now obsessed with scarf c too.
And let’s be honest, I wouldn’t be mad at you if somebody gave me scarf e or scarf f either.

Now, I must warn you, if you aren’t a scarf person, the above scarves might be a
 little too much for you to handle.
They’re all the new BIG scarves (a couple of them are actually blanket scarves – D, E, and F are all blanket scarves).
But if you’re brave enough, you will make SUCH A STATEMENT in your big ol’ scarf.
What’s the statement you’ll make?
I think it’ll probably be something like
 “Look how freaking darling I am in this big scarf.”

Now, I want you to know that I totally get that blanket scarves can be intimidating, but I hope to make you less scared of them after seeing them on me in this post, and after seeing the easy 4 step Blanket Scarf tutorial I have for you on Monday!  Yep, you’re going to have to stay tuned for that.
#cliffhanger
#ibetyou’reontheedgeofyourseat

Within seconds of opening up all of my scarves (thank you Accessory Concierge!), I started playing around and styling them!
And I WAS IMMEDIATELY OBSESSED.
So I contacted the sweet girls over at Accessory Concierge, told them that I was going to be featuring 3 of their scarves today, and asked for another PTMT code.
And they agreed!!!!
WooHooooooooooooooooooooooo!
You have to spend $50, but if you do, you’ll get 20% OFF your entire order!
Code = PTMTholiday20


And if you’re shopping don’t forget and trying to get to the $50, keep the following in mind:
 I also love THIS cushion cut bracelet (that I wear pretty much ever single day), and THIS necklace (the Stella and Dot knock-off that I featured in my Splurge vs. Steal post HERE), and THIS necklace (love the drusy!) and THESE earrings (love the pretty green color!).  Oh, and I don’t have THIS one, but I want it.  
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CODE FOR YOURSELF AND FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!

Okay, back to the scarves.
I wanted to start with a totally basic outfit.
So I started with this pin I found.
After I got past the fact that I wanted this girl’s hair, I pulled items from my closet to recreate the outfit.

via

This is how I did it.
It was such a simple outfit, but I still thought it was super cute.
My outfit details:

THIS is the cardigan (from LOFT), I’m wearing an x-small.
AND TODAY IT’S ON SALE AND THEN AN ADDITIONAL 50% OFF!!!!!!!
The sleeves are very fitted, so keep that in mind when deciding on your size.

This waterfall cardigan is the perfect fit and shape to pair with scarves.  It’s HANDS DOWN my favorite cardigan in my closet right now.  

THIS is the white scoop neck tee (from LOFT).  If you prefer a v-neck, click HERE.
Click HERE for a tee option from Nordstrom that isn’t super fitted, but isn’t slouchy either!  🙂
THESE are super similar jeans (by the same maker- same fit, just darker, and not distressed).
THESE are the boots.
THESE are the earrings (ONLY $8!).
THIS is a similar watch.
THIS is the bracelet (c/o Accessory Concierge, and 20% OFF today with the code!).
And then I took the basic outfit above, and I started throwing all of my new scarves on with it!
SO. MUCH. FUN.

This next collage illustrates how a scarf (ANY scarf) kicks a basic outfit up a knotch…or twenty!  🙂

And look how different all of the outfits look in the collage below, even though the ONLY THING DIFFERENT in each picture is the scarf!

SCARF OUTFIT #1
Scarf HERE (regularly $30 / NOW $24 with code PTMTholiday20)
(Remember:  On Monday, I have a tutorial on how to tie the scarf this way.  Styling blanket scarves looks hard, but it’s not at all! It’s SUPER easy.  Once you read it you will be all “duh”!)
If you already are a scarf person, adding a blanket scarf like this to your closet is a total no-brainer.
It’s warm, cozy, DARLING, and fun!

SCARF OUTFIT #2
Scarf HERE (regularly $38/ NOW $30.40 with code PTMTholiday20)
In the past, I’ve never been a fan of Burberry knock off prints, but now I am.
This scarf was so soft and very easy to style.
(I think it’s going to be super cute with my leggings and denim shirt also!)

 SCARF OUTFIT #3
Scarf HERE (regularly $30 / NOW $24 with code PTMTholiday20)
This was the last scarf I photographed, and I wised up and realized I should show you different ways to wear it.
This scarf is very versatile, and I am a big fan of the contrasting patterns on front and back!
From Left to Right:
just looped once / looped twice / loop and twist tie (will do a tutorial on this later too) / just draped
I MEAN.
Look at all of the possibilities with this 1 scarf!

So, do you have a favorite scarf?  
Is it #1?  #2? or #3?
I think #3 might be my favorite…but that might only be because I feel like it kept me from certain death at Carter’s t-ball game last Saturday morning when it was STUPID cold.
(I wore it with my black tweed puffer and my UGG cardy lattice boots to the game!)

Yes, I’ve got a soft spot for scarf  #3 since it kept me alive, but I also love #1 A LOT. It’s the first blanket scarf I’ve ever owned, and I will admit that I’m more than a little bit cuckoo over it.
I ran into Shay at Nordstrom earlier this week, and I was wearing basically what I was wearing in Scarf Outfit #1, but I had on my favorite UGGs instead of the over-the-knee boots and I had on THIS “Beautiful” tee instead of the plain white tee (and it’s ONLY $12.50 right now)!
Yep, THIS waterfall cardigan is perfect for layering with a scarf!  Just look how it drapes and hangs!

After going our separate ways, I made my way to the junior’s department where I found THIS dolman sleeve cardigan.
It’s short sleeve and very billowy, but also flattering!
See?
Cardigan + Scarf = OUTFIT GOLD
Click HERE for the cardi (that comes in lots of colors)!
And it’s ONLY $38!
(similar leopard belt HERE / UGGs  HERE / blanket scarf HERE)
This entire outfit is totally laid back, uber comfy, but still pretty dang cute ifidosaysomyself!

OKAY…so you probably didn’t really need a whole lot of convincing on this whole cardigan and scarf idea, and I’m certainly not the first one to pair a cardigan with a scarf….but I hope you agree that that a cardigan and a scarf together make a totally effortless, yet realllly cute fall outfit!


And you probably have several cardis and scarves in your closets already to pull this look off, but I have some options for you right now just in case you want to freshen things up!

First up, some other scarves.
These are more “beginner” scarves, if you will.  They are smaller and not intimidating at all!  🙂
If you’re already a scarf person, I really encourage you to go for the Accessory Concierge scarves
that I highlighted above!  GO BIG OR GO HOME LADIES!

But if you are new to the scarf world, 
one of the options below would be a great start!
The top row is infinity scarves.

a) ringer infinity scarf HERE (one of Shay’s favorites!) / b) plaid and herringbone scarf HERE
c) chunky rainbow knit HERE / d) navy buffalo plaid scarf HERE / e) leopard ombre HERE
f) red check knit scarf HERE / g) plaid scarf HERE (on sale)
 h) black and white houndstooth HERE /  i) floral scarf HERE / j) sole society plaid scarf HERE

Nordstrom actually has a HUGE selection of scarves under $25 that you can find HERE.
Old Navy has a pretty good selection too HERE.

Now some cardigan options!
The first 4 are from Nordstrom:
a) ruche sleeved cardigan HERE (10 colors and over 250 5 STAR reviews!)
b) doman sleeve cardi  HERE / c)  asymmetrical cardi HERE / d) splendid jersey cardi HERE

These next 5 are from LOFT, and all sweaters at LOFT are $25 off today!  (Click HERE to shop all sweaters and cardigans!)
I’m a huge fan of LOFT cardigans.  (I won’t even tell you how many I have in my closet…because you probably wouldn’t even believe me.  Nope, you can’t make me tell.)
a. waterfall cardi HERE (this is the one I was wearing with all of the Accessory Concierge scarves above) LOVE THIS CARDIGAN!/ b. grey and white striped cardi HERE
 c. relaxed cardigan in orange HERE (13 colors total – the one pictured has “red” in the name, but I have it, and it’s definitely more “orange”)
 d. leopard print relaxed cardigan HERE / e. boucle open front cardigan HERE

And check out what is happening at LOFT right now…..

OKAY GIRLS!
So that’s it for CARDIGANS and SCARVES today!
Don’t forget that the code PTMTholiday20 will get you 20% OFF your entire order (of $50 or more)  at Accessory Concierge through the end of the weekend for all the scarves and jewelry you want!
Remember, come back on Monday for
HOW TO TIE A BLANKET SCARF!

Before you go, I have two more things:
1)
On Thursday morning’s facebook post, a couple of girls started a conversation about Frye boots.  These girls didn’t have them, but they were considering getting them, and they were questioning if I thought they were really worth the money.
Well, I TOTALLY do.  I’ve only been wearing them for a couple of weeks now (once it finally got cold in my neck of the woods), and I of course love the way they look, but I’m also
 amazed at their comfort!

However, I decided to continue the conversation to see what others thought, so I asked people on Thursday night to comment on facebook if they had Frye boots…
and if they thought they were worth it!
Click HERE for the facebook post if you would like to read the answers from everybody else!
I would say 98% of the commenters (there were 60 comments when I last checked) answered with a resounding “HECK YES!”
Click HERE for the Cognac colored Melissa’s that are 15% OFF!
And I didn’t realize it last night, but the black ones found HERE are 25% OFF!

2)

I have some Santa Alerts for your weekend….all from Erin Condren!
ANNNNNNDDDDD….an Erin Condren GIVEAWAY!

My first Santa Alert (AND THE GIVEAWAY TODAY) is for one of Erin’s acrylic trays!Use the tray to deliver a stylish breakfast in bed, or use as a “catch all’ for personal items. Great gift to be used in the office as an in-box, with perfume in a powder room or on a baby’s changing table. The perfect gift for mom or new bride & groom! 
Click HERE for these awesome trays that can be personalized!
Click HERE for other acrylic products (including recipe boxes, photo blocks, and more)!


In addition to the trays, there are lots of other great Erin Condren products that would make amazing Christmas gifts!
Like a personalized cell phone cover!  
Tell me your daughter wouldn’t LOVE one of these!
Click HERE for cell phone covers and i-pad stickers!

Other gift ideas:
the cutest personalized suitcases you ever did see HERE
photo canvases HERE
personalized notepads HERE


And don’t forget about the Life Planners!

My Erin Condren Life Planner is what keeps my life running smoothly.  Plain and simple
I love it.
I adore it.
I thought I lost it once, and I seriously ALMOST LOST MY MIND.
It’s bright, it’s cheerful, it has inspirational quotes in it, and it just plain makes me happy. 
Click HERE for the planners.  They would make an AWESOME Christmas gift!
Here is my very own Life Planner and my blog cards that I had made up to match!
And if you want to see my other 2014 Santa Alerts, click HERE!!!  Lots of good stuff!
Have a wonderful weekend everybody, and don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter below!!!!
xoxo,
Sheaffer

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Comments

  3. bprzy says

    I love the Erin Condren tray! I have been looking everywhere for a cute one for our table. Currenlty, my iPad charger, phone charger, preschool papers, keys, phone clutter our table and it drive me crazy!

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  9. Michele @ The Joyful Home says

    I 100% agree! Scarves and cardigans are a perfect pairing, and I love all of these. I also have a pair of Frye boots, and although it almost killed me to spend that much $$$ on one pair of shoes, I have never regretted it!

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  10. Whitney and Blaire says

    Yes to scarves! I'm embarrassed to say how many I own, but you are absolutely right that it makes for the perfect fashion formula. Thanks so much for picking our Pinterest pick. We are always excited to make the Sheaffer cut!!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  16. Libby Gordon says

    I LOVE cardigans (mainly because when a hot flash hits, I can peel it off I retry fast! ) with scarves. I had already planned to wear my camo pants with a grey notched cardigan from loft…now I'm gonna have to add a scarf . And Erin Condren…yes, my life planner follow me wherever I go. I don't think my family could function without me having a planner!

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  28. karate nurse says

    Great Post! I have the "b" and "c" of the Loft cardigans (actually 3 different colors of "c") and LOVE them. The grey and white stripe runs a bit large but it's super comfy. I also like how they are thinner than some of my other cardis. It makes it nice for layering or when I have to wear under my winter coat. Some cardigans get a little too heavy for wearing comfortably in doors even in the cold months.

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  29. Bonnie M. says

    I have the Erin Condren planner on xmas list, I need a good planner with 4 kids, but haven't convinced myself to pay the money myself, so hoping I get one as a gift:-) The trays are really cute. And love the colors of the 3rd scarf!

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  30. Christy O'Hearn says

    I just ordered my first blanket scarf and can't wait to learn how to wear it!! Thank god for your tutorial on Monday!

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  31. Christy O'Hearn says

    Just ordered my very first blanket scarf – can't wait for the tutorial on Monday so I know how to wear the darn thing!

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  35. Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says

    Eeek. Love that waterfall cardigan – keep thinking I have something similar already but I don't. Le sigh. 🙂

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  37. gracefulme87 says

    Sheaffer! You! You are doing terrible things to my bank account! 😉 But splendid things to my already too-full wardrobe. I purchased one of the Accessory Concierge plaid tartan blanket scarfs (collage option c) and a sweet little gold bangle. (I am new to the gold bandwagon, but trying to mix silver and gold as a start). Thanks for the PTMT 20% off code!

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  38. Lauren Baxt says

    Have the blanket scarf but cannot figure out how to make it work. Looking forward to your tutorial on Monday! have a great weekend!

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  39. Lindsay D. says

    Love, Love, Love the plaid scarf in outfit #1. I'm a little over-weight. Do you think it would still work for me??

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  40. Missy says

    LOVE your blog! Problem is, I keep buying for myself with all of your adorable finds, when I should be buying only gifts right now! Oh well! Bank account…BEWARE!

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  41. Amy Coose says

    I am off to order a cardigan and scarf today, you better quit posting such cute outfits!! Thanks for a chance to win one of those amazing trays.

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  44. Annie Cox says

    I love a cardigan and scarf pairing! I have a blanket scarf but haven't worn it yet because I don't know how to tie it. Looking forward to your post next week. Erin Condren has great products!

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  45. Hollie MacMillen says

    Hi! Re: Frye Boots, I bought a pair during the anniversary sale and just started wearing them because it has gotten so cold (we live outside of Boston). I have to say that they are worth every penny – beautiful and comfortable! I am so happy with my purchase (and that they were on sale!).

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  47. Anonymous says

    You're so right about cardigans and scarves being the perfect pairing. Now I think I need to go shopping to add more of them to my wardrobe!

    Doreen

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  53. ggdall says

    Hoping on Monday you can address the scarf+huge boobs+short girl issue…. sometimes I feel like I am being eaten by my scarf because my tatas keep it up so high….. help please! 🙂

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  61. Melanie says

    Cute tray! I bought a ringer infinity scarf for every girl in my family for Christmas, including myself:) You can't go wrong with it, just loop and throw it on…LOVE!

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  74. Anonymous says

    Just ordered 2 scarves. Bring on the tutorial! I picked c and f from the collage. Thanks for the discount code. I even looked for blanket scaves in Canton last month and didn't find anything great. Can't wait for them to get here. Before I got the cheaper version of the necklace and am very happy with it.
    Lisa G., McKinney,TX

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  75. Noel M says

    I keep my holiday/birthday wish list as a secret pinterest board that my mom is invited to. And it is full of PTMT related items! Seems fitting 😉

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  76. Mary says

    Love the cardigan and scarf…the only problem, I can never figure out the scarf thing. Never looks quite right on me.

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  77. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    There is so much great stuff in the post that I don't know where to start!! I guess we'll start with Zack and Kelly…whom I loved as much as Dillon and Kelly. And I adore cardis + scarves…pants or no pants, it's always a great look!

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  82. Kali says

    I think scarves and cardigans might be my favorite go-to outfit-comfortable, easy and cute! And love those Erin Condren trays!

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  86. V @ X-tremely V says

    I love all the scarves and how easy it is to change the look out the basic outfit with the scarf! I actually have a super basic work outfit on today, but paired it with a red plaid scarf. It totally takes it up a notch and makes it so pulled together 🙂

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  94. Mary says

    I really love the Painted Threads cardigan you posted near the end of the post, but I can only find it at Nordstom in 2 colors- and neither are the one you have. If you have any suggestions on how to find it I would love to buy. Your cardigan looks so oversized and comfy!

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    • Sheaffer says

      Hi Mary! I'm so sorry, but I guess the stores carry different colors than online does at this point! I will keep my fingers crossed that they get stocked online too!
      xoxo,
      Sheaffer 🙂

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  97. Kelly S says

    I'm a cardigan and scarf addict also!! Thanks for providing so much good information and information for all of us readers 🙂

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  101. Holly says

    Ok I "may have" just now ordered a, c and f in the blanket scarves (and this is after I "may have" ordered b and d when you showed them a couple weeks ago!) I LOVE THEM but I am anxious to see your tutorial on Monday. I am having trouble getting them consistently styled to my liking. And I too have a ridiculous number of cardigans. They are great for work though as it is always really cold in my office and adding a scarf makes them just that much cozier! Keep up the great work!!

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  104. Anonymous says

    maybe this is a silly question, but do you think women that are a size 12 can wear chunky scarves and waterfall cardigans, I am a size 12 and i'm nervous that I would look bigger????

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  113. Katie Zeidler says

    Ahhh you got me again!!!! Just purchased the blanket scarf and the orange scarf, too. TOO CUTE!! Can't wait for the tutorial.

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  114. Jordan O'Brien says

    Sheaffer. Your humor is seriously the best, I think we would be soul sistas! Also I am now positive that I need a waterfall cardigan. I want to go try them on in person so I hope our Nola Loft has them in stock! Thanks for the help!!

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  121. Allison France says

    I have bought so many of the items you have highlighted on here! Cannot wait for all of your Christmas posts 😉

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  127. Sarah Lewis says

    I have the Erin Condren Teacher Planner and LOVE it! I don't know how I would function without it. Oh yeah, more vodka. 😉

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  132. Ashley Weeks says

    I am a cardigan-a-holic. You are speaking my language pairing them with scarfs. I just bought my first blanket scarf. I'm interested in the tutorial. I wore mine today but couldn't get it looking right.

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  154. eunice says

    Just the post I've been needing! My husband doesn't understand or like the whole scarf thing…..I know, pick yourself up off the floor….how could he not like them?! I have denied myself many a scarf trying to be understanding but I can hardly handle it anymore, they are just too dang cute! I showed him this post and the transformed simple outfit, telling him I could spend less on clothes and just change up my outfits with cute scarfs to add just the right amount of color! I'm not sure he totally agreed but I think we are headed in the right direction to changing his mind 🙂 Way to go Shaeffer!! Now to be on the lookout for smaller but cute pops of color in a perfect scarf to totally win him over 🙂 Love reading the blog….I'm dressing cuter with a little less in the wallet 😉

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  155. MelissaO says

    I love how you transformed a cardigan with a cute scarf! As a girl that is just getting into scarves, you are going to have me addicted to them in no time! 🙂

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  157. mcoop1125 says

    Got my first blanket scarf last year and wear it ALL. THE. TIME. Love, love, love the coziness of a scarf! I look forward to your posts – thanks for all the great advice:)

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  158. Veronica says

    I just love how you put simple outfits together and then give us a "pop" with a scarf or great jewelry! Thanks for all of the great advice!! Hope you are well!

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  159. Jenna {Real Simple Girl} says

    I love your blanket scarf! How funny that you and Shay ran into each other at Nordstrom! Do you happen to know anything about the boots she's wearing in the picture of you two? They're adorable!

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  160. Trish Schipper says

    I love all of the scarves that you featured! You have convinced me to try a blanket scarf – so excited to get it now!

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  162. Whitney Plunkett says

    Would love to win this giveaway! I love everything EC! Especially my teacher lesson planner and my life planner! 🙂

    Reply

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