Donut Mind If I Do

We had a fantastic National Donut Day yesterday. Did you pick up any freebies?  I ended up buying a dozen donuts plus a package of donut holes to share with our friends.  Then we had a fun morning at the pool. Perfect!

But all this donut talk had me thinking about non-edible donuts and I found the best/funniest items.  I just had to share them with you.  

1. Kinda Care Kinda Donut by ThisIsMyYearGear on Etsy for $20. 
2. Printed Cactus Donut beach towel from Target.  Only $9.89!  
3. Donut Shopkins Pillow from Target.  My youngest would LOVE this! $19.99
4. Donut Give Up Tank by SuzySquats on Etsy for $23.99

Love those donuts!  I have got to get that awesome donut + cactus towel, perfect for Arizona.  

I'm going to try out some new gluten free donut recipes and will come back and post them soon.  This may be the summer of donuts!

Popsicle Pool Float and other Spring Break Grocery Store adventures

Yesterday was the first day of spring and my girls first day of Spring Break.  What fun activity did I plan for them?  Why a trip to the grocery store of course. :)  But hey, I made it fun by letting them take turns pushing the cart (yikes!), Starbucks ice-tea (free refills!) and a random gigantic pool float purchase.

Oh that's right, we found this amazing Popsicle Pool Float for wait for it.....only $4.99! It was on sale but even the regular price ($5.99) is pretty awesome.  They had them in boxes but the already inflated ones were my pick because, man, no one likes to fill those things!!

The only downside (or upside depending on how you look at it) was trying to get that big ole thing through the store.  It made for some funny moments and looks (or glares) from other shoppers. 

This fun popsicle is going to look awesome with our donut float from last summer!  And...it might make me want more sweets.  Ha!

If it is still winter in your land and/or you don't have an Albertsons then check out this float on Amazon, it's the same one for just a bit more.  And for the donut float look here at Target.



PS - It was 92 degrees yesterday....just saying that this pool float is just in time!

On our way out the kids convinced me to play the Albertson's Monopoly game.  We hung out in the Starbucks (more free refills!) for over an hour looking for pieces (yay letter/number searching for my youngest).  Just when we'd finish up our pile another shopper would see us and give us their stack of tickets.  So. Fun.  I might have to take them back again today.   

So if you have kids that's my tip, hang out near the checkouts doing the game and nice people will share with you.  And no, we haven't won a million dollars yet but here's hoping!

Cute and Inexpensive Kid's Swimsuits - I 💗 Target!

Last month we took our first cruise with the girls.  I realized a week before we left that my girls had outgrown most of their swimsuits.  I shopped online and found these adorable and affordable suits from my favorite store, Target!

They were both under $20 (one was only $14.99) and they worked out perfectly.  I thought I'd share them with you in case you have some warm weather travel plans this winter, or if you just want to plan ahead.  Or.....if you live in AZ and are already having your kids suit up in our 80 degree weather (don't hate us but it's coming back by the end of this week).

First up is the Girl's Breaking Waves Polka-dot swimsuit. with rainbow ties.  It is my favorite and got so so many comments when she wore it.  It also photographed pretty well.  
It ran true to size, my 5 year old wore a size 5.  It costs only $14.99.

Next up was my big girl's Chevron one piece with rash guard.  The rash guard is white with pink sleeves and a chevron heart.  It wasn't particularly hot on our cruise so she didn't wear it as much, but I'm sure we'll get plenty of use out of it this summer!
The front of the suit was rainbow chevron print and the back a bright pink.  It made her easy to find on the beach. :)

They have so so many cute and affordable suits at Target for kids, check them out before they're gone!

UFF-DA Calling all Norwegians

Any other Scandinavians out there?  I'm a proud Norwegian-American, my grandparents on both sides (except one Englishman) were Norwegian.  Hey, that blond hair comes from somewhere am I right? ;)

Anyway, when I saw this UFF-DA t-shirt on Target I had to have it!  It's part of their Todd Snyder Minnesota Local Pride collection.  There is a women's and a men's version.  They're only $14.99 and right now they ship free.

I'm planning on wearing it next week when I'm visiting my mom.  She's got one too so we can be matchy-matchy while making Krumkake, Lefse or Lutefisk.  So excited!

If you're Norwegian too go get one!  

Details: I'm wearing a size Small, I'd say it's pretty true to size since it's a little big on me and I usually get XS.  It's 100% cotton, short sleeved and $14.99.

To see more of my family's Norwegian pride check out my mom's Norwegian-inspired/themed Tiny Home Beach Cottage.

Winter Styling thanks to Target Part 2

Last week I shared my youngest daughter's newest winter gear, thanks to Target.  Well I didn't want to leave my big girl out so when she had a head-to-toe Target day I had to share it with you.

She's got on her new Cat & Jack Anorak coat (check it out, they've been having amazing sales lately).  It has a removable fur trim.  Now it isn't super heavy, but this is an Arizona winter we're talking about. :)  We'll add more layers when we visit the family in Washington.

Next up is her favorite-to-wear-to-music-class long sleeved t-shirt.  By Cat & Jack naturally and only $7!  Her jeans are the same dark wash jeggings from last week.  They're on heavy rotation right now.

Last but not least she's got some adorable boots, also from Target but those cuties were from last season.  They have some even cuter shoes this year, have you checked them out lately?  So so cute.  We've got some adorable leapard print boots for her coming in the mail, can't. wait. 

So there you go.  My girls + Target clothes = Happy Mommy

Finally Feeling Chilly aka Keeping Target in Business

I am very happy that there is finally a sustained chill in the air.  I'm talking highs in the 50's lows in the 40's...almost 30's.  Woot woot.  

Cold temperatures take forever to arrive here in Phoenix and only stay for a little while so we enjoy them while we can.  Today my girls wore coats to school for the first time this season.  They also added hats and scarves, which may have been overkill but hey, we're thin blooded!

My youngest was sporting her new Cat & Jack super soft bear zip sweatshirt, favorite polka dot dress and new silver zip booties.  She LOVES her new Dollar Spot scarf with built in hand warmers.  So so cute!  Basically she's head-to-toe Target today.  What can I say, it's my favorite place to buy her clothes right now. :)

By the way, the sweatshirt is only $14.99 and Target has FREE shipping and an extra 15% off right now.  Target for the win!

Now not to leave out my big girl, she's got some Target on there too.  She's wearing her new Cat & Jack dark wash jeggings, also only $14.99 and 15% off!