I feel like on any given day I can name about 10 items I just "have to have". Of course now that we're on a budget, that number's just about tripled. Gah I just want to shop and spend all the money!!!! I seriously have a problem.

Here are some of the more affordable (as in, I might actually be able to get at some point) items on my current wish list!

What do you have on yours? (I know I'm not the only one with a running wish list!)


Relic Erica Cross Body bag // Baby pj's & top // Bracelet set

A rep from Kohl's contacted me after this previous post and gave me a blogger code for y'all!

 Use code BLOGS10 for 10% off of your purchase at kohls.com.

This offer can be stacked with other coupons and is good through 5/10/13.



Color Blocked Canvas Tote (OMG!!!)
Striped Fit and Flare Dress // Canvas Boat Shoes // Eyelet Crepe Blouse

Plus Size A-Line Dress // Pink Satchel Handbag
Lavada Slide Sandals (Thanks, Corrin!) // Chevron Sham Pillows 

Guest Post: Corrin talks Target Designer Lines

Welcome, Corrin, one of my favorite Austin bloggers. She has the best taste in home decor, clothing, accessories and more...A stop by her blog always has me adding something else to my wish list. Just like I now want the vases below. Go say hi!

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good Target designer line (I won’t even admit how long I stood in line for a Missoni quilt last year). The latest, to be released in just a few days, is a line of home accessories from designer Nate Berkus.  
 

Nate Berkus for Target is what I call (and please excuse my lack of technical designer lingo) retro traditional with a tribal twist. He’s no stranger to mass-market design having a successful HSN line under his belt.
 

You can get a peak at some of the collection on Curbed. The pieces I’m loving are more accessories than necessities; treasures and chachkies instead of linens and drapes.

The sea urchins are a must.

As are the gold vases.

And I love the sculpture-like quality of this table lamp. A pair would look great in just about any room.

I have the unshakable urge to spray paint these tortoise shells gold.

Are you eyeing anything from the collection?

Corrin lives in Austin, Texas, and blogs at www.ohheywhatsup.com. She loves fro-yo, fashion, and can really cut a rug.

Shopping lately...Old Navy & Target

Thanks for the response to yesterday's post, y'all!! I'm so excited to get to work on that!...If you can call shopping, "work" ;) Speaking of which, I'm excited about the goodies I found at Old Navy and Target this weekend! If you know anything about me it's that I am obsessed with these two stores. Then again, who isn't?

I recently opened up an Old Navy credit card account and honestly, it's bad news. All I want to do is shop there now! I make sure to pay off the card and all but then I just want to go and spend on it again. I might have a problem. But even though I love to shop, I'm ALWAYS frugal about it. I love a good deal!

I went into Old Navy armed with two $5 rewards certificates (that credit card comes in handy!) and a savings code I "won" using the Old Navy app. I found two tops for me (love the sleeveless one for fall with my fave pink cardigan), flip flops for Ronnie and some beer boxers for me (yes, for me. because they're so damn comfy as pj's. and duh I love beer :). I also found Violet a couple of cute tank tops for next summer and some Halloween jammies for her and her cousin Milo. All for only $44, y'all!
So FYI, Old Navy lets you use three discounts at once. They had a 10% off totals over $50 offer so I got that and I also used the $5 off $25 code from the Old Navy app and one of my $5 rewards certificates. Then after all of that, I also got $20 in "Super Cash" to use in September (I have $30 more from a previous purchase too!). Gawd I love Old Navy!

Then there's Target, my other lovah. I've been ogling these two dresses for a while and decided I would finally bite the bullet. But once I was there, I couldn't freaking decide between the two! So what's a girl to do but turn to Instagram for help! The verdict was half coral, half blue. ha! (Seriously - thanks for the help, ladies!!)

I should've just waited to decide after trying them on because my mom pooch decided for me. Let's just say that a bright color like coral + clingy fabric across mah belly = no bueno. So I decided blue - especially with a cardigan, that'll be cute for Fall! But I still didn't buy one. Why, you ask? Because, my friends, I saw that other summer dresses had recently been put on sale so I'm going to hold out until this one's marked down!

I moved on and found Ronnie scoping out clothes for V (I love that even though he hates shopping, he always wants to buy HER stuff!) and he had this adorable sweater dress in his hands. Hello, soul mate. How did he know I was looking for something just like that!?! It matched perfectly with the little boots I had bought from Old Navy while I was pregnant! I bought them with her first Thanksgiving outfit in mind - I just didn't have the outfit. Now I do (for only 15 dollas!) and I'm kinda dying just picturing her in this and some little tights for her first Thanksgiving! ;)

So maybe I have a problem or maybe it's because I can finally buy for Fall but I'm getting the shopping bug BAD lately and loving what's out there!!! Tell me what good deals you've found recently!

Summer in April & Free Target!

Happy April Fool's Day! I wish I could say I'm going to pull off some elaborate prank or lie, but I'm horrible at that stuff. What will happen is I'll think my plan is sooo clever and sooo hilarious that I'll just end up screwing it up somehow and give myself away immediately. Or of course, bust out laughing the moment I try and pull it off. Yeah, I suck.

But I did seriously think the weatherman was fooling us when he said this morning that temps could reach 90 today!! Yeah I said 90. Oh and don't forget, humid! But he wasn't joking therefore I now hate him. So to those of you up North, I'd love if you could talk to your local weather people to see what they can do about sending some of your cold down our way. Appreciate ya!

Ok, so even though the weather sucks, I have to think happy thoughts. It is FRIDAY after all! And to top that off, yesterday I received my Target $10 gift card in the mail just for signing up for Ebates a couple of months ago. I know, I'm totally late on that bandwagon but I absolutely LOVE that site now! Ronnie thought it was some sort of gimmick but it's FO REAL! I already got a check for close to $20! Now, to just remember to use the site every time I shop.

And the card came at the perfect time because I needed a couple things so I decided to take my happy butt to Target this morning before work and seriously, BEST way to start off the day! And may I also add, Thank you God for inventing Starbuck's inside Target!! That is why Target is officially my home away from home. So with my little ol' $10 gift card I was able to get:

{A few of these bad boys. Seriously the best snack on earth. Check it}

{Some of this stuff which my health nut fiance has demanded recommended I start taking...It's good for my little ol' heart!}

{And of course I got me a yummy drink! I needed something refreshing to handle the heat!}

 {And yes, my mouth really is that big.}

Now go and have a great day! Oh but before you go, let me leave with this quick tip: DO NOT fall for any of the fake "I'm pregnant!" announcements today. But if it turns out that person really is pregnant and you blew them off, it's their own fault for choosing today to announce it. No, that's never happened to me or I anyone I know.

Happy Friday, y'all!! :D