tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22749646697403954392024-03-12T21:50:36.142-07:00Minty MavinMinty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-15878097983841315692013-03-06T08:02:00.001-08:002013-03-12T11:21:56.158-07:00Easter Cookies & A Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We are doing everything we can over here to lure Spring to arrive, and we make no exception in the sweets department. </div>
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Meagan shared this recipe with Caitlyn a few months ago, and no matter the mess that sugar cookie making ensues, she makes them monthly. Meagan, on the other hand, having perfected this recipe years ago, has gotten over the novelty of them. And trust me, the novelty will reign supreme when you start making these!</div>
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The boys were especially helpful in the making of these cookies. And it was best when they helped so they'd actually leave each other alone! We're doing our best to force eternal friendship on these two. </div>
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Meagan, the frosting and baked goods connoisseur, has discovered <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cream-cheese-frosting-ii/" target="_blank">THIS</a> cream cheese frosting is top notch, a cut about the rest, bar none,and so forth! Through trial and error she has found it works best if the cream cheese and butter are thawed to room temperature. She also only uses one 8oz package of cream cheese, rather than two, since she likes her frosting a little sweeter!<br />
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As for Caitlyn, even though she isn't a frosting lover at all, goes crazy for <a href="http://savorysweetlife.com/2010/03/buttercream-frosting/" target="_blank">THIS</a> vanilla buttercream. Be sure to beat the hell outta that softened butter, and sift the powdered sugar like it's your freakin' day job, resulting in the airiest frosting that's ever been had, and we believe will make a substantial influence on world peace.</div>
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These babes of ours were real big helpers in the kitchen, and for the most part, it kept their attention. Chalk that up to a success for sure!</div>
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Enjoy your dozens and dozens of cookies. Don't worry, we won't judge you if you hoard them. But if you do decide to share, make it an event! Cookie party! Every season, every holiday!</div>
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<b>Print the recipe for yourself <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6lOA7bY6zjCd0Y3ai0wX1plODg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>!</b><br />
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We're so dedicated to these cookies that we wanna take it to the gram. </div>
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Post an instagram of your baking session, frosting whipping, </div>
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dough cutting, etc. with the hashtag <b>#mintysugarsugar</b> for a shot at</div>
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winning this killer set of measuring cups! </div>
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A winner will be selected and announced Friday, March 15th at noon (gotta give ya time to whip up these babies!).</div>
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Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-31444192604795975342013-03-04T06:00:00.000-08:002013-03-04T06:00:12.405-08:00Another Red DressThese past few weeks have been so nice being home with my kids more. It's been slow at my second job, so I've been soaking them in. I'm starting off hard this week, and I'm going to miss my time with them! It'll be nice getting back into work too. <br />
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I've also started working out at home. I would rather go to the gym so I can have my work out alone time, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I've been doing really good, and keeping at it. It's not so much about being thin to me, I want to be healthy and fit, and just feel good! I notice that I've had more positive energy when I work out, and I'm more patient with my kids. Three cheers to working out!<br />
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On the opposite side of that spectrum...later this week, we're going to share my most amazing sugar cookie recipe ever so stay tuned! Cat says it's the end-all-be-all of sugar cookie recipes, so get excited!<br />
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Hope everyone has a very happy Monday, and an awesome week!<br />
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Can I get a big "hip hip hooray" that February is finally over!? We are one month closer to warm weather! I was browsing old photos on my phone the other day, and it nearly pained me to run across some from my mom's pool last year. Will summer ever come!?<br />
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My poor little tot is so sick. Double ear infections, cold-induced asthma, congestion, terrible cough, and tummy trouble. Winter is cruel. We went to the doctor yesterday, and before we walked into the office I took Sam into the bathroom only to discover that he'd had a #2 accident in his unders. Poor kid couldn't keep it in (tummy trouble)! Of course I had nothing on me. Stellar mom. </div>
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After some serious wipeage, as best I could with toilet paper, and wrapping his pants and unders in paper towels, we headed out of the restroom and into the doctor's office with our heads held high (well, my head held high. Sam was unphased). No embarrassment here! It is what it is! </div>
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Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-52534187793715363602013-02-27T06:00:00.000-08:002013-03-03T21:43:45.976-08:00Me Best MateI remember when I got pregnant with V when K was 16 months. I started to feel super guilty that our time together with just us two was not going to last as long as I had wanted. It was just the two of us day to day, doing whatever we wanted, and going wherever we wanted. He was my best little mate. After V was born, I realized that was silly. I would need to just put forth more effort to have alone time with him. He's still my best little man, and a total stud. <br />
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K really is such a sweet little spirit. He has attitude (hmm...wonder where he got that from, cough), but is sensitive. If ever we leave from friends houses, he always has to say goodbye to <strong>everyone</strong>. If he doesn't, or misses someone, he loses it man! He's fun, and sooooo active, always up for fun times. He humors me by dancing with me, he's got moves you've never seen. I humor him with wrestling, not my best talent.<br />
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The other day he asked, "Mommy, will you put my hairs in a circle punchittle?" I had no idea what he was talking about. "What's that?" "You know a circle on my head." Oh, a topknot! So I put his hair up. He said, "Oooooo I wike this!", "I'm wike a mudder (mother) now!" I was dying, so cute!<br />
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Shirt: Walmart - $3 | Pants: H&M - $10 | Jacket: H&M - $25 | Boots: Target - $14 | Beanie: Target - $2 Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-90349045185722203772013-02-25T06:00:00.000-08:002013-03-03T21:41:42.008-08:00Stripes This weekend I was knee deep in poop, and throw up. My poor littles were, well still are, sick. I thought I'd post my church attire to help myself feel refreshed from being, pardon my bluntness, shit-slapped in the face. I was changing V's diaper, lifted her bum to wipe, and well you know the rest...
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Here's to a happy Monday, and hoping my kiddos get well soon so I can shower and clean my house!<br />
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P.P.S. Run and get one of these comfy blouses from H&M, I'm in love.<br />
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Oh, and Cat telling me a poo story involving Samson, time-out and his retaliation. Need I say more? D.Y.I.N.G.<br />
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Lately there are times I want to bottle this little boy up and keep him the way he is forever. Then there are other times where I want to rip out my hair, fast forward twenty years and sit back and just observe him in adulthood. But mostly just bottle him up. </div>
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The other morning we were lazing about around the house, and he told me he needed to put me to sleep (his newest obsession). So he brought me his blankies and a pillow then turned off the light. Then, as is part of our routine when he goes to bed, he started stroking my face and singing "You Are My Sunshine", but just to be sure I wasn't already dying over his adorableness, he changed the words at the end to, "please don't take my mommy away". Dying, DYING. Dead.</div>
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I'm currently basking in the southern sun down in St. George for a quick President's Day getaway with my little fam. Mike is off golfing with some of his "buddies" (the universal dude term for friends), so it's Mamma time for me with my sweet K and V. The sun down here does something to my soul! It's amazing, and yet cruel. Cruel because it tricks me into thinking spring is just around the corner, and when we're home it absolutely is NOT.<br />
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Wishing you all a sunny, soul-brightening holiday today. (Sending out all kinds of good juju to entice spring to get here STAT!)<br />
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If that is even a thing...and if it is, this grandma coat of mine is it's shining star. My sister actually asked if I inherited it when our grandma passed away. And to that I said, "Grandma only wishes she had a coat this awesome." </div>
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Coat: Forever 21 - $9 | Sweater: Target - $10 | Leggings: Target - $20 | Booties: Forever 21 - $8 | Accessories: Forever 21 - <$12</div>
Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-83461164076512046622013-02-14T06:00:00.000-08:002013-03-03T21:44:04.777-08:00A Little Love of MineCat and I decided that an appearance from V on the blog trumps mine or hers any day. <br />
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It's Valentine's Eve and I have small plans for tomorrow. Hubs will be gone working all day, so it will be the children and me. I have a few activities in order for our day together. Chocolate chip pancakes, heart shaped cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, chalk drawing... I'm excited for my love day with my littles!<br />
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Happy Valentines from my little loves to yours.<br />
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Sweater: H&M - $15 | Leggings: Target (bleached, then tie-dyed by me) - $5 | Shirt: H&M - $15 | Shoes: Old Navy - $7 | Bow: Forever 21</div>
Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-13007294163146873862013-02-11T06:00:00.001-08:002013-02-13T21:54:25.582-08:00Cable KnitI hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Mine was busy, but good! <br />
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My second job is working with a catering company. I work sporadically (<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I recently
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Saturday, my sis and I pretended we were New Yorkers, and drove to Salt Lake City in a blizzard, with our kids and walked around<a href="http://www.shopcitycreekcenter.com/" target="_blank"> City Creek Center</a>. I had V strapped to my chest, and K in the stroller. It was snowing beautifully, and I wish I had brought my camera, but hey, that's just too much crap! I felt like I was in a dream, and right then and there I was loving this cold winter. The feeling didn't last long. <br />
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I never use my carrier for V, and I was loving being able to look down at her sweet face right there, and kiss her every second. The kids did so well with all our walking around, I'm one blessed Mommy!<br />
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We've pulled some strings over here, or rather tendrils of hair, and hooked up with Jenna of Q.A Design for a total blog rehaul, and can't wait to reveal the final result! </div>
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Being a cosmetologist gets me some serious perks, and I somehow convinced dear Jenna to take us on even though she's not accepting new clients. Plus, this talented gal is uber busy over at the awesome <a href="http://www.smallfryblog.com/" target="_blank">Small Fry Blog</a>, so we're feeling extra fortunate! </div>
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Also, when we happen to invade private property and block access to said property, do the owners of trespassed property need to act like total buttheads when they need to get by "to feed"?<br />
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Beatles Tee: borrowed from sis | Jacket: lost & found from work (score!) | Velvet Leggings: Forever 21 - $15 | Boots: Target - $9 | Sunnies: Forever 21 - $9 |</div>
Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-3403541330636080332013-02-06T06:00:00.000-08:002013-02-06T06:00:00.803-08:00All BlackSometimes I like to dress in full black attire. <br />
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Also, my neck is killing me! Cat and I, along with her sis, went to an extreme sport place with tons of trampolines and foam pits. We were pretending to be all young hot stuff, and showing off for our kids, doing all kinds of flips and trick. Now we're paying the price, oy. We're too old for that crap!
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Top: Gap | Jacket: Forever 21 - $20 | Fur Vest: Skaist Taylor for Target - $24 | Liquid Leggings: windsorstore.com - $20 | Boots: Soel Swap - $10</div>
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Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-67986665011552195742013-02-04T10:01:00.000-08:002013-02-04T10:01:11.990-08:00Ghetto Gossip Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Obviously Blair and Serena ('scuse me, B and S) would never be caught dead holding a Target handbag or a fountain Diet Coke, *GASP*, but here I am channeling my inner Upper East Side, in the most ghetto fabulous way possible. </div>
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Hi, my name is Cat and I'm a dietcokeaholic. </div>
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To make myself feel better I often refer to myself as a Local Diet Coke Connoisseur. You need to know the best gas station in Utah County for your Diet Coke fix? I'm the one to ask. Ever unclear of which fast food joint carries Coke products? Lemme direct you. Curious which straw is ideal for your tasting experience? I'll tell ya. Wonder why two lids on your fountain delight is primo? I'm here for you. </div>
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Sweater: H&M - $25 | Leggings: Forever 21 - $13 | Boots: Banana Republic c/o eBay - $80 | Scarf: Cotton On: $5 | Handbag: Target - $30 | Diet Coke: Crest - $1.48</div>
Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-30156851129767946792013-02-01T20:23:00.001-08:002013-02-03T18:24:46.658-08:00Style Mamas<div style="text-align: right;">
We were so excited to see this Style Mama Link Up on a bunch of our favorite blogs, and jumped at the chance to put up our own post. Nothin' like connecting with other moms through the internet!</div>
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One of the things we love about fashion is that it's ever evolving. We haven't yet found a way to get bored with it! But even through the changes in fashion, we find ourselves threading a commonality from trend to trend, and that is comfort and ease, which obviously accommodates our full time jobs as mothers. We want to be able to to attend to our kiddo's every need, without the fuss of cumbersome fashion.<br />
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Another important thing about our choice in fashion is cost. With both of us being on tight budgets, we can't be frivolous with our spending, so we search for deals like you wouldn't believe, and stick to the cheaper stores!<br />
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The three of us are always on the go. Being a mom of two, throw two jobs in the mix, and things get pretty hectic.<br />
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To accommodate my busy lifestyle, I like to keep it comfy, but my wardrobe has to be pretty versatile, so I typically jazz it up a little with fun tops and printed pants.<br />
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My style necessities are:<br />
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2. Flat black boots/booties<br />
3. Collared button up<br />
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Mama's Outfit:</div>
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Button Up: Forever 21 - $18 | Sweater: Forever 21 - $15 | Jacket: Forever 21 - $20 | Jeans: H&M - $20 | Boots: Forever 21 - $16 | Beanie: Gap - $10 </div>
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Kian's Outfit:</div>
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Shirt: H&M - $15| Button Up: Old Navy - $6 | Coat: Target - $25 | Jeans: Target - $12 | Shoes: Converse - $15 | Beanie: Gap - $10</div>
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Vada's Outfit:</div>
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Chambray: Old Navy - $9 | Jacket: Gap - $10 | Leggings: Target - $5 (handprinted) | Moccasins: Handmade by her Uncle Steffen! | Hair Clip: Forever 21 - $1.80 for 2pk</div>
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Caitlyn<br />
Mom to Samson (2)<br />
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We are a silly pair, Samson and I, and we get along best if we're being active/goofing around (boys and their energy!). I never want what I'm wearing to inhibit my play with Sam, but I'm also unwilling to forgo form over function.<br />
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However, don't hit up my house before noon, or you'll typically encounter Frump City.<br />
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That being said, my three style necessities are:<br />
1. Leggings of all prints and fabrics<br />
2. Flat boots/booties<br />
3. Longline tops<br />
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And of course I always need my faux leather jacket or a coat to throw on during these frigid Utah months. (Where the freak is summer already!?)<br />
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Working as a part-time cosmetologist gives me the opportunity to dress up my daily wear a little, so I definitely use it as an excuse to throw on a few of my nicer items!<br />
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Studded Button Up: Forever 21 - $20 | Sweater: Forever 21 - $30 | Leggings: Cotton On - $25 | Moccasins: Soel Boutique - $47</div>
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Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-75198118861447992592013-02-01T06:00:00.000-08:002013-02-01T06:00:02.851-08:00Golden MaxiI think you should brace yourselves to see this maxi a lot, because I'm planning on wearing it the entire year through. <br />
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I saw it in Urban Outfitters Holiday catalog, and I about died. I wanted it so bad, but not the $99 price tag! Ugh, why can't I have money so all my problems will be solved (first world problems)!? I slowly pushed it out of my mind. I was thrilled to see it on sale for $30 and snagged it quick. Haven't had one regret 'bout it either.<br />
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Sweater: Target - $9 | Skirt: Urban Outfitters - $30 | Boots: Soel Swap - $10 | Sunnies: Forever 21 - $6 (men's section)</div>
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Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-16670707776510365982013-01-30T06:00:00.001-08:002013-01-30T10:13:54.304-08:00♡ Casual Valentine ♡I'm one of those.<br />
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A St. Valentine's Day hater. It's a silly holiday, and a silly commercialized concept. I do enjoy, however, the excuse it gives me to don frills and pastels. As well as neons, saturated girly colors, and the like.<br />
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I'm not at all opposed to wearing these red cords all year, but it's so beautifully cliche to pull them out for this winter holiday. Am I right, or am I right? The same goes for the Fourth of July. Aaahhhhh the Fourth of July...summer, heat, swimming, watermelon...oh crap, I can feel myself slipping into a coma...but it seems like an enjoyable one.<br />
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Button Up: Forever 21 - $23 | Cords: Gap - $35 | Loafers: Target - $20 | Necklace: Rue 21 - $11</div>
Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-66079514902311271832013-01-28T06:00:00.000-08:002013-01-28T06:00:00.567-08:00Cozy Valentine<div style="text-align: right;">
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I was sitting at my computer this morning staring at the screen for a good 15 minutes, and couldn't think of a single word to put down. <br />
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On the way to Sundy dinner at my in-laws there was a storm a brewin' outside. Naturally, when we left the roads were getting pretty bad. They weren't icy yet, just slushy and wet. I was driving in the middle lane on a four lane freeway when suddenly the car next to me in the left lane started to swerve over into me, because of a car in front of it that was drastically slowing down. I had to swerve right so I we wouldn't collide. I started sliding right and over corrected left and just went spinning out of control. I was yelling, "No, no, noooooo!" while K was screaming in the back. We spun three times across traffic all the way into the very left lane just centimeters from the cement median. We were faced against traffic with oncoming cars heading our way. I panicked and whipped the car around as fast as I could to get my ass out of there. <br />
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I was holding back tears on the way home, and K kept asking, "Mommy what happened?"<br />
I said, "The roads are slippery, and our tires started sliding." then for some reason he said, "Mommy, was that a skeleton that was spinning our car around?" I started laughing so hard! Thanks for lightening the mood little buddy, I'll love you forever for that. <br />
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How we made it out alive is nothing short of a miracle, and I'm feeling so blessed having been watched over by my Heavenly Father. I'm still shaking hours later, and cant stop kissing my babies. You really never know what's going to happen in life, and I'm glad we're still here.<br />
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Dress: Forever 21 - $20 | Coat: Guess (old) | Tights: Forever 21 - $3 | Boots: Hunter </div>
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With Valentine's just around the corner, I love pulling out my pastels, pinks, purples, etc. Brightening the hideous month of February with colors like this feels therapeutic. </div>
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So, this dress...I came across it browsing Target's clearance months and months ago, and as it often is with clearance items, the price tag drew me in. Normally I wouldn't have even given it a second thought, but just noticing that it was originally $70 and then marked down to $9 grabbed my attention. Damn clearance always duping me. </div>
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I threw it in my cart and figured I would probably end up ditching it before check out. Well I eventually threw it on in the dressing room and was surprised to see it wasn't hideous. The length was acceptable, and it had some serious potential. It wasn't until I tried it on months later that I was stumped as to how to wear it. It has a sweatheart neckline with spaghetti straps, so figuring out how to cover up the top part was difficult. </div>
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Enter Meagan. If ever in a wardrobe crisis...this girl can rescue you, no problem! She told me to throw a sweater over top and wear it as a skirt, with a silent "duh" at the end. And as it always is with her fashion advice, we came out with a win! </div>
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Sweater: Forever 21 - $23 | Blazer: Gap - $30 | Sequin Dress: Target - $9 | Tights: Forever 21 - $7 | Shoes: Forever 21 - $28 | Cuff: Forever 21 - $7</div>
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Can I just say it was fa-reezing out when we took these photos hence my locked jaw and scowl in each one. I'm still defrosting hours later.
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I love Valentine's Day color palettes. Orange, red, pink, coral, and purple are my most favorite monochromatic colors to mix, and I love wearing these colors as much as possible this time of year. So get ready for a few V-Day posts with these colors ahead! Hope you don't get sick of them, I know I won't.
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Dress: Zara - $50 | Coat: H&M - $40 | Tights: Forever 21 - $3 | Shoes: Forever 21 - $30</div>
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If you're ever feeling like channeling your inner hooker just throw on a pair of platform heels, some fishnets and velvet in any form or fashion. BAM! You'll be feelin' it. It probably didn't help that I was standing roadside while cars were passing and staring. "Mind yer own durn business!" (we were in Spanish Fork, after all). </div>
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Peter Pan Top: Forever 21 - $20 | Peplum Top: Nordstrom Rack - $30 | Jacket: Forever 21 - $35 | Velvet Leggings: Forever 21 - $15 | Shoes: Cotton On - $5 | Fishnets: Nordstrom - $15</div>
Minty Mavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539153924011468494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274964669740395439.post-45382248546294616052013-01-18T06:00:00.000-08:002013-01-18T06:00:09.962-08:00Casual FlannelAll the sickies going around our area finally reached our house. We've all been sick and on house arrest. It was nice to get outta the house, and have some fun with my girl Cat. <br />
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I have a hard time finding jeans that fit well. I have big thighs and booty, but a small waist. I used to spend a lot of money on designer jeans that fit well, but that ain't happenin' these days. I bought these black skinnies at F21 for $15.50, and I haven't taken them off! They're quality and comfort, what more could I ask for?
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Flannel: Target - $20 | Tee: Gap | Jeans: Forever 21 - $16 | Boots: Zara - $80 | Scarf: Target - $20 | Sunnies: Forever 21 </div>
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Moving does wonderful things for me (plus evil things, such as making me swear more). Like rediscovery! I've resurrected a few prime items outta my closet since my move, these boots being one of them. I purchased these boots during my eBay days yeeeears ago, and got a steal on them. Genuine leather, practically brand new, Banana Republic, and they fit like a glove. Bonus. Thank you dear moving process. </div>
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Speaking of which, we are livin' the sweet life right now. My husband's grandparent's had lived in their home for roughly 30 years, were just moved to an assisted living home, and their house has been sitting vacant. Complete with an empty apartment, might I add. So we'll be living here, paying practically pennies, until their kids clear out the house to prep it for selling. Roughly a year or so. The vintage items I'm spotting around here...o h m y g o s h. Be so jealous. Or just come to the estate sale they'll be having sometime this year. </div>
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Also, I feel sportin' white jeans in the winter is a BRILLIANT idea. In love. </div>
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Oh so very cold! Hence my absent hands.</div>
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Sweater: Target - $7 | Striped Button Up: Old Navy - $20 | Jeans: Forever 21 - $15 | Riding Boots: Banana Republic c/o Ebay - $80 | Scarf: Target - $16</div>
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Cut the sleeves off arms, check.
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I didn't photograph the part of me putting it in a bin full of bleach water, because it's freezing outside. I didn't measure the water and bleach, I just poured some in. The vest was taking forever to turn, and I had used the last of our bleach. I let it sit over night to give it longer, and the bleach water froze, along with my vest.<br />
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I thawed it out and it wasn't as light as I wanted, so I made another batch of bleach water. I put a heavy green ceramic bowl atop the vest to weight it down, the darn thing kept rising to the top of the water. This is where it all went wrong. The green bowl turned my awesome vest green! Gah! I let it sit in bleach again for about 5 hours, and the green did not budge! So now it's green, but I'll still wear it.<br />
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I'm borrowing this pal for a project Cat and I are working on, and she sits in my room. Every time I walk out of the bathroom, she scares the **** outta me. Then we have a good laugh about it, EVERY TIME. <br />
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AAAAAnd I have no make-up on, scary sight.</div>
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