---So we have decided to finally buckle down and get on a super strict budget. With help from this post (thank you, Kelly!), I have a really good place to start.

 

--Of course now that I can't spend, I see these NEON bubble necklaces today that I freaking need in my life. Neon, y'all! So if anyone wants to treat me, have at it. I might really need these personalized Chevron pillows too. Oh and these bracelets.

 

--We're cutting cable. The thought alone gave me a panic attack but after Ronnie loaded Netflix and Hulu Plus on to his PS3 last night, I think I'll pull through. I will be watching so . many . shows, my friends. First plan of action is to catch up on Mad Men and to start Downton Abbey. What are some of your favorites?

  

--Why yes, I am one of the people having a big old shit fit over Google Reader going away. I don't like change! But alas, on July 1st, I'll be forced to move on. So if you're on Bloglovin, please follow me there. Also, here's a great post from Katie on transferring your blogs from Reader to Bloglovin.

 

--Have you seen the DSW Spring '13 commercials? I'm totally, butt crazy, in love with this one. Not only is it one of my favorite brands but they're playing one of my favorite songs. Every time I see it I'm left with no choice but to daydream about having that exact party.

 

--Tomorrow is the last day to use my 20% off code over at Chip & Chisel! Like her Facebook page first and then use the code YAMC20. I haven't taken off my C&C necklace since I got it! 

 

--Current favorite song.  Download it now. I've been listening to it on repeat for a few weeks now and finally saw the video yesterday. And I  may or may not have teared up a little. See, I'm a feisty, slightly crazy, fly off the handle, stubborn kinda lady. Oh you didn't know that? ;) Add in my equally stubborn fiancé and we've had some pretty epic matches. (Just keeping it real here.). Crazy enough, I've never had more fun with anyone else in my life and apparently he feels the same way. All that to say, this video just reminded me a lot of us :)

--Thursday really is the new Friday, at least for me this week. I'm taking a vacation day tomorrow, bitches! Let's see what kind of budget friendly fun we can get into. At least we have some restaurant and store gift cards from Christmas to help us through this tough time.

Happy Friday Thursday ;)

Thursday Thoughts

--Thanks to Tara's tweet, I found out that May Books are 50% off today HERE! I'm grabbing one for sure. Especially because it doesn't look like EC planners are going on sale anytime soon. BOO!

--Speaking of, are you following me on Twitter? DO IT.

--Sooo many cute things at Old Navy right now. I bought a flannel top that is the coziest thing ever (I'd show you but all the flannel is missing from their site right now??) and I want one in every color!

--Also, why must my body shape be the absolute worst for skinny jeans?! I wish they worked but they just.dont.

--I used Mod Podge yesterday for the first time in years and I can say I am fully addicted. I even did a simple little DIY project! WHO AM I?

--Every year I buy a few things from the Bath & Body Works Winter Candy Apple line and I finally stocked up yesterday. I am obsessed and loving how I smell today ;)

--Who else is freaking out about Christmas gifts they still have to buy? I'm clueless about a few of our relatives and I'm afraid I'll end up just gving them gift cards. Which I personally love to receive but I always wonder if people think it's an impersonal gift? Thoughts?

--I heard this Christmas song yesterday and looove it. It's a tribute band singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer but set to the Beatles' I Saw Her Standing There (one of my faves!!).

Now for the mom thoughts. (Just warning those of you who don't care to read this stuff ;)

I feel like the worst mom EVER for not keeping up with Violet's monthly updates. I really could kick myself for not keeping better records. Time just flies and I feel like I've missed out on such a great opportunity that I'll never get back. But I'm going to pick it up again. I'm promising myself this.

So where did all this crazy talk come from? V turned 9 months old yesterday and I feel like it's all happening too fast. I focus on cherishing every smile, every cuddle, her scent, her giggles, everything. I know it's a good thing to live in the moment but I feel like total nutzo mom, trying to cope with her baby growing up. Please tell me I'm not alone? :/

happy 9 months, toots :)

Thursday Thoughts

Happy Thursday and Happy 59th Birthday to my daddy!

I don't have any recent pictures of us on this computer so I just grabbed the latest one I had on Facebook which was taken on my due date! Crazy. The old pictures is one of my favorites of us :) I love this man so so much and I really don't know what I'd do without him. I'm opinionated, hardworking and passionate because of him and I also owe my sense of humor and potty mouth to him ;) Love you, Daddy!

--We have so much going on this weekend! Saturday we're having a garage sale and then having Ronnie's fam over for a BBQ that night. So much for trying to sleep in that day. Oh wait, I'm a mom. ha! Sunday, my amazing photographer friend Elizabeth is taking Violet's 8 month pictures - V's first ever profesh shoot! :) (since I'm a bad mom and haven't had any done until now).

--I've been a Christmas shopping fool lately and I love it! I'm most excited about a little something I bought for my sister. Since she doesn't read my blog (or know about it actually) I can tell y'all that I bought her this. I'm soooo excited to get it and I really hope it's decent quality. I'll keep you posted!

--It's incredibly bad that Starbucks is offering their Caramel Brulee Latte again. I have an addiction and it's not looking pretty for my checking account.

--Can someone let me know if you've seen any deals for Erin Condren lately? I know last year at this time she was new and all over the place but I really want a planner for 2013...and I'm afraid to pay the full amount. I have a Starbucks addiction to feed, remember? Oh, and a baby to feed.

--I'm excited for new followers (hi! Thanks for being here!) and grateful for all the opportunities this blog has brought my way. Speaking of which, I have another giveaway starting next week and about 3 product reviews coming up in the next month or so. Get excited!

--Today's the last day to enter my Tiny Prints giveaway!! There's a $50 credit up for grabs!

Ok that's all I've got. You're dismissed :)

my thursday thoughts

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--All I want in this world is to find a new job and just my luck, it's not the easiest thing to find. Is your company hiring? And no, I'm not kidding. Kinda but not really.

--Why is Erin Condren having a 40% off Holiday card sale in SEPTEMBER?! I saw comments from people on the EC Facebook that it's great timing because they're getting their pictures done soon. I'm not even close to being ready which = I'm a horrible mom.

--The weather guys are saying that it looks like Fall might actually be headed our way and to stay. I call bullshit. This is Texas - our forecasts are NEVER correct.

--This is the DIY pin I'm going to attempt this week. I'm sure all you DIY pros look at that and think "Easy peasy" but I'm kinda trembling on the inside. I suck at DIY! We'll see how this turns out.

--I really really don't want to go to my big work event in a few weeks. I'll have to be gone 10 days. Again this = I'm a horrible mom.

--Pretty much in love with this owl fabric but have no idea what to do with it. Ideas?

--Cutest child EVER. Seriously.

Tomorrow's the last day to sign up for the Just Add Color Fall Swap!! DO IT!

my thursday thoughts + THE WINNER!

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Thank you all for entering my giveaway!
The winner of the Orchid nail polish is.....
 

Sara @ a McFall minute!!!

Funny enough, she told me on Twitter yesterday that she's never tweeted so much about a giveaway but really wanted the polish. Your last tweet yesterday happened to be the entry that won you the giveaway, Sara! E-mail me your address and I'll get them sent out asap! :)

--So, September got here way faster than I would've liked buuut since it's "my" month I think I can deal. Bring on the birthday freebie e-mails!

--I came to a realization yesterday - what is the point of being addicted to Pinterest if I never actually DIY, bake, cook, gift, any of the pins?! So the plan is to choose 2-3 easy projects every paycheck and just effing do them! I have my first two chosen for next week.

--A dresser like this would look mighty fine in my dining room as a buffet. Speaking of which, I need to get to winning the lotto so I can actually do pretty things to my house.

--I found this blog post and there are some great tips for embracing and styling your curly hair. Oh you don't have curly hair? Bitch. Consider yourself lucky. This frizz ball is hard work!

--Ten years after my first and only one, I think I'm ready for another tattoo. What I want is teeny and not the issue. What I need to know is where does one -one who is a mom with a job- get this placed exactly? As to not look like a trampy tramp, ya know?

--To the men who keep me laughing by posting to Missed Connections on Craigslist: next time you see a pretty girl you like, get some balls and talk to her right then and there! SHE WILL NEVER READ THIS, ya nerd!

--Tonight is girl's night and we will be dining at Chuy's. Try to contain your jealousy.

BE HERE TOMORROW MORNING.
FUN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ME AND ASHLEE!!!!

my thursday thoughts

 

 

Funny story about the Simpsons. When we were little, my parents didn't let me and my brother watch it. One time he and I were at a friend's house after school for dinner and they just so happened to watch the Simpsons as a family so my brother and I FREAKED. We snuck away to ask each other "WHAT DO WE DO?!". We decided to tell our friend's mom that we couldn't watch it without our parents' permission...so they watched something else. I can only hope that V is a scaredy cat good girl like I was ;)

-- Apparently there's a high mold count in the air because my allergies are kicking my ass today. I sneezed all day yesterday and today I am completely stuffed up. Way to ruin my day!

-- I'm over the tote bag that I wanted last week. THIS ONE needs to be in my life on or before September 19th. Even a little after the 19th will suffice.

-- FYI - September 19th is my birthday. The BIG 3-0, y'all.

-- I found out that Dexter is coming back in three weeks!! It premieres September 20th which means best.end.to.birthday.weekend.EVER. You can watch the first 2 minutes of the premiere here! (The bleeping of the curse words made me laugh so I couldn't do it.)

-- Um doesn't Maroon 5's One More Night remind you of Ace of Base? I was obsessed with them growing up so I don't mind. Turns out the producer of this song also produced a couple songs for AOB. Interesting tidbit.

-- Kinda tired of all the political rants and it's only just begun. Sure I'll share/retweet a funny comment or picture, maybe even one serious article but that . is . all. When you're posting every day, all day to push your stance, you are just annoying and in no way will help persuade me or any other person with opposing views. Seriously. Stop.

In much brighter news, I have to say that y'all are the best blog friends around. I always know I'll get the nicest comments from y'all and the best advice too whether it's here, on Twitter or even Instagram (colormejesss)! For real, it means a lot to me.

P.S. Be here or be square tomorrow. (Yes, I know that doesn't rhyme.) There may or may not be a fun giveaway annoucement ;)

P.S.S. Here are some hi-larious pins I had to share. I swear I spend most of my time on Pinterest laughing my a off.

Source: fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net via Jessica on Pinterest

Source: shutupimtalking.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Source: girlslovesextoo.tumblr.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Source: tumblr.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Source: someecards.com via Jessica on Pinterest

my thursday thoughts

 

Thursday, you tease.

I thought it was you yesterday but I was sorely mistaken. Forgive me as my days run together lately due to a certain little girl. I won't mention any names.

 

--So have I told y'all how bad teething SUCKS? Because it does. Not just for the baby for the parents too. I'm running on fumes, y'all.

 

--This Maybooks planner I keep hearing about has me confused! I wanted another EC planner for next year that I can personalize with the Fall family pictures we're having taken...but Maybooks are so.damn.cute! Plus they're way cheaper than EC and not at all bulky.. #toughlifedecisions

 

--You may have seen this on Lauren's blog today but I am now obsessed with Ashley Goldberg's patterns too. I spent a full hour this morning looking through them and finally chose this one as the background on my phone. Yay pretty things!

 

--Also pretty? This big, colorful tote from Etsy. Mama needs!

 

--I've had the theme for Violet's 1st birthday chosen since I was pregnant but after talking to Melia on Twitter yesterday about her son's 1st, I had to copy her super organized self and make a Pinterest board for Violet's party too. Because her birthday may be 6 months away but in between now and then are the holidays. Holy freak out. SO LITTLE TIME TO PLAN. 

 

--Oh yeah, Violet turns 6 MONTHS OLD next Tuesday. Break my heart, why don't you.

 

--Have you heard about the Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Challenge? Be the first city to get it this Fall? Well, at last check the city that's in the lead is Langhorne, PA with 30,168 points. Know how many points San Antonio has? 280. Way to be lame, San Antonio.

 

--aaand finally, remember THIS from last Fall?? Well hang on to your scarves, little ladies because we will be back with a fun annoucement in two weeks!

my thursday thoughts

Oh Friday, you are so close I can taste you!
(What does Friday taste like? Like pure goodness!)

-So I finally bit the bullet and changed my Twitter handle. I'm now @colormejesss. Yeah yeah, I had to do the triple S thing but I wanted the name so badly, y'all!

-I love my daughter more than words can say but dang she is hard work. I daydream about the day when I'll sleep again. zzzzz...

-Have y'all seen that Secret Starbucks menu floating around on Pinterest? Well, according to every article I've read about it, DO NOT TRY AND ORDER THEM BY NAME! You will look like a dumb dumb! Instead, know the ingredients and ask for those specifically. You're welcome.

-I have an awful zit on my chin that will not effing go away. Help, please! I need ideas.

-I'm so jealous of a girl who works in my building who always has the best outfits and knows how to color block like it's her job! Yesterday she had on all kinds of blues and purples with awesome purple heels just like these. Girl was rocking it!

-Why is it that right when you think you're gonna have a little extra money, you have to spend it on something boring like new tires and tune ups? Ugh. I'm selfish and wanna spend my money on myself, ya know?

-Do any of y'all watch Dallas?? Holy finale twist, man! Please tell me if you watch it so we can chat. I don't know anyone who watches it!

-I've already started listening to this. Don't judge. It makes me happy :)

-Not making me happy? My baby sister leaves for college in Corpus Christi next week. I'm so excited for her but I'm being an overprotective big sis who doesn't want to see her go. She was just a chubby, giggling baby! :(

Isn't she gorgeous? I just love her and I'm already missing her so much! :(

What's going on with y'all today?

Another Noggin Dump

Holla for it finally being Thursday!

{And holla for a good hair day! {don't you just love 'em?!}

I have a lot on my mind today and figured I'd take it all out on you guys.

You don't mind, do ya? ;)

+Thank you to Kit for hosting such an an awesome giveaway week last week! I won Friday's giveaway for a five flower cluster pin from No Plain T's. It's like the picture below but I get to choose which colors I want! I'm SO excited!! Happy 1 Year Blogiversary to you, Kit!

+I am seriously dying to try a Shellac manicure. I keep reading about everyone loving theirs but to get one, that would require me to stop biting my nails. I was doing so well but work has me all stressed out and I bite them without even realizing it. G-ross.

+On that note, I found out some more not-so-great news at work. It's nothing that's affecting the existence of my job, just the existence of my sanity is all.

+I'm all kinds of sad this week without my Parks and Rec, Modern Family, Happy Endings and Big Bang Theory. I might wither away and die this summer :(

{hilarious clip from Happy Endings season finale}

+Making me happy though is all of you new wonderful followers/friends! I am amazed to have 71 of you following my nonsense and it means SO much to me! Thank you :)

+I love my siblings like you wouldn't know. And I love that my brother e-mailed me last night with a link to this Christmas station on Pandora. He obviously grew up with the same Christmas-obsessed mother that I did.

+Um, has anyone heard the phrase "Cowabunga" used in real life? I didn't think so. But if you hang out with my fiance, you might hear him yell it out as he shoots out of a parking lot onto a traffickey street. That fool makes me laugh like you wouldn't believe but now that stupid word is stuck in my head today.

+Who knew drinking lots of water and eating healthy actually = clear skin? Genius, I tell you! Big shout out to Mio for making all of that water drinking bearable possible!

+Did you know I'm obsessed with daily deal sites? I won't even tell you how many I'm signed up for. But I'm always open for more so send me your recommendations or invitations! The only ones I won't do are the sites that have so-called "steals" such as an ottoman that's "50% off the original price of $600". Homie don't play that.

+Speaking of those sites, are you signed up for Zulily? It's "Daily Deals for Moms, Babies and Kids" and DUH I don't have kids but I DO have a need for purses, jewelry, shoes and home decor - all of which they sell {among the cute baby/kids stuff too}. Get yourself signed up here.

+And last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS to my girl, Meg O. on her beyond exciting news!!! ♥

So what's going on with y'all on this fabulous day? 

Stylish? No! Awards? LOVE!

Thanks so much Julie @ Life in the fast lane for giving me this award! I'm pretty sure I'm not stylish at all but I'll take it! lol. Jamie just recently started blogging too so check out her blog, she's really sweet! :)

I'm supposed to share 7 things about myself and then award it to 5 stylish blogs that I read sooo...

I'm passing this award on to:

Amanda @ Total Disclosure

[SMASH] @ Sweat. Style. Swoon

Amanda @ My Show

Chelsey @ Deep in the Heart of a Texas Girl

Amanda Roo @ Just Say With Love

My 7 "Facts":

1. I know ZERO about football. Kind of hard with a fiance {and his family} who live for football. Even my dad and brother are big into football but apparently I missed that memo growing up. lol

2. I get embarrassed dancing in public. Even though I really want to dance and get into the music, I just feel awkward so I sit out :(

3. I LOVE ironing and vacuuming. And yes, I will come to your house and do those chores for you!

4. I obsess over baby names all the time and currently have names that I'm "sure" I'll stick with. {Right.} When we do have kids, I'm ready! ...to name them at least.

5. I met Ronnie online. In 2005 we had both put ads on Yahoo personals and I'd been approached by all kinds of creepos but totally paid attention when I received a message from a cute blue eyed boy who told me in his first message: "If you don't like ME, you'll at least like me for my CD collection"...hahaha. I love that fool :)

6. I love our cat to death but I'm allergic to cats! I can live with her just fine, she just can't spend too much time on my lap and I can't pet her too much or I'll get sneezy and my eyes will turn super itchy and red.

7. I'm anal about grammar and spelling and catch myself proofreading everything I read. And I get really excited if I find an error in an ad or article. It's the little things I guess :p

Hope y'all are having a good Thursday...I'm so glad I'm off tomorrow because I've about had it for the week. I have a lot of not-so-happy stuff on my mind right now so I'm in desperate need of a fun break! I'll be MIA until Sunday or so because I'll be off drinking away my sorrows during Fiesta. haha...Seriously though, have a great weekend and talk to ya soon!

{And don't forget to enter my giveaway by this Sunday!}