WIW: St. Pat's plus {The Hangover}

We are serious about St. Patty's day in the Crutchfield house.We started celebrating on Friday, with a party at my aunt's day care.Here is what I wore.Some thing comfy to wrangle kiddos.

This is closet shopping at it's finest:

Jean/Aeropostale

White T/Old Navy

Blue Cardi/NY&Co

Leopard flats/Kohl's

Green Tshirt scarf: upcycle/DIY

Sunnies/Target

Then because it rained all day on St. Patty's, we stayed in and bakes. 

Cookies, cupcakes, and these thin mint cookie balls from Pinterest. 

I got rave reviews on the cookie balls. 

I couldn't eat them since they are not DOD friendly. 

Also I didn't want to post Saturday's outfit since it was

a green thermal henly with yoga pants,

and I looked pretty scruffy!

My new necklace from The Posh Daisy

just in time for St. Pat's.

 This was part my Sunday outfit.

Yes we celebrated Sunday too at the MILs.

So we wore green again.

Here is what Caitlin wore.

Green shirt with butterflies from Gymboree, and her hot pink tutu.

Also Green Irish Princess crown courtesy of Aunt Jen Jen.

On Sunday, she wanted to wear her dress since it had green hearts on it.

And as with any party, she is wearing her cupcake face.

Miss Mac wore her green striped Carters dress for both occassions.

After mom performed a magic trick to get out some major stains from Friday's party.

Also the picture on the bottom left was taken while I was trying to take my WIW.

Hair pretty by Mom, yes I got a little crafty.

And as usual Cupcake face.

How was your St. Patty's Day?

Do you like wearing green?

I love it, especially with navy and jeans.

But you could tell that already!

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SHOES!! {Tuesday 10}

Happy Tuesday!

Today I'm a co-host for Tuesday 10 with Lena at Mom 2 Memphis and Ruby!If you are new thanks to the awesome Lucky You giveaway at The Foley Famor the ginormous giveaway at Our Reflection, WELCOME!!If not, well thanks for joining me today as I share my 10 favorite pairs of shoes!This isn't every pair I own, but these are the ones who get the most exposure.Because mommies and 4 inch heels do not mix...Seriously, I don't care if you are famous and look like Angelina, you are in grave danger of breaking your neck on 4 inch heels and a toddler on your hip.Don't believe me?Try it and let me know how your neck brace coordinates with your outfit.Maybe I'm just jealous because simple wedges put me at death's door... Now on to the good stuff! 

1

Faux Uggs.  Yes they are Ugg. 

Yes they are the most comfortable and warmest thing in the world.

I refuse to apologize for my Uggs.

2

Leopard print heels.  That were $5 at Kohls 4 years ago.

So I snatched them up.

And they see the light of day like once a year.

Because no one wants to see me eat pavement with Mac on my hip.

Also I only get "dressed" like 3 times a year.

3

My boots.  That I love.  That the hubbs calls my "Storm Trooper" boots.

Whatever. 

They made me look put together and fashionable this past fall and winter.

They have even proven a more reliable ally during our rainy days this spring.

They will be put away kindly soon, only to be reunited with me about November.

4

These orange wedges have served me well.

They were bought in 2005.

I know, shoe hoarder.

But since Caitlin was born, I only wear these once in a blue moon.

Or where Blue Moon is served.

5

O. M. G.

Let me tell you a story about these babies.

These my friends are Coach.  Yeah, as in the handbags.

No I didn't pay full price.

Because my SAHM salary doesn't permit it.

I got them for less than $45, at Macy's last summer.

And I cried tears of joy!!

They are also for a fancy dress I bought on a whim at The Loft.

Both have never seen the light of day.

Because my SAHM agenda has had other ideas.

6

My pink soled Toms.  You've heard enough about them.

I'm still in LOVE.

7

My "dressy" flip flops.

Don't laugh.

You know exactly what I'm talking about!

8

My every day flip flops.

Plain old plastic flippies from Old Navy.

Come May this is my shoe of choice.

Unless I'm getting fancy, then see #7.

9

My other Toms.

Because I was afraid I would wear out #6.

Because I couldn't resist the elephant lining inside.

Because I'm addicted to Toms.

10

Leopard flats.

To class up any jeans and tshirt ensemble.

They were half price at Kohl's.

Which is totally doable in my SAHM salary.

Will you be linking up today?

Have any favorites of your own?

Or are you one of those fancy types who can chase your kiddos in 4 inch heels?

Well then, I'm jealous of you!

 

C is for Caitlin {Photo Challenge}

This weeks photo challenge at Our Reflection was "letters".  Like in ordinary life.Some people got creative.Others found objects in life that looked like letters.I was uninspired...Until breakfast this morning,and this hungry little girl. 

Captured in an instant on Instagram.

C is for Caitlin.

C is for cutie.

C is for creative.

C is for a collective sigh of happiness.

  

Linking up here!

Check out the photo challenge

and some awesome photos!

3/17 {Instagram Recap}

So I missed InstaFriday again. 

No biggie. 

But I did want to recap our week around here. 

Blogging, linky parties, and crafting? 

Oh MY! 

And some baby girl got a hair cut and turned into a little girl! 

Check it out!

 

 

Miss Mac got her 1st hair cut.

She cried the whole time, but the lolly was a good incentive.

Then it was off to Target for pizzas and icees.

She doesn't look like a baby anymore!

Daddy captured this one for me!

Caitlin has been running around in her undies at home for 2 weeks.

John likes to refer to her as "college mommy".

So not appropriate!

But insanely funny!

Mac decided that she needed to cuddle with sister.

I like that they are actually smiling

instead of their usual routine of crying and screaming.

This totally happened.

My first Starbucks since February 4th.

It was heaven.

It was even unsweetened and it was still heaven.

Ahh, I missed my old friend.

Pinned it.  Made it!

This took like all of 5 minutes.

And I'm kind of in love with it.

You can find a tute for it here!

I signed up to participate in the Covert Robin gift exchange.

My partner may or may not be getting these items.

Mason Jar pin cushion filled with sewing supplies.

Scrap Fabric Bunting Tote.

Tshirt Infinity scarf.

Since it's been raining off and on,

we are celebrating St. Patty's inside for now.

I'm off to make cupcakes and thin mint cookie balls

for tomorrows celebration at the MIL's.

How are you spending your St. Patrick's Day??

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Springing Forward

I know.  I know what you are all thinking.  Springing Forward it awful.  We lose one hour of sleep, but in real life it feels like a day.  Our schedules are messed up.  Dinner hits the table later and later.  I'm there with you my friends.  Still "time" lagged from Sunday's time change. 

But that does not mean that everything about springing forward is bad.  Springing forward can be awesome!  I'm going to share with you all the things that are making me,

Spring Forward

I love spring because spring means my birthday. 

It's on the 26th! 

No, I'm not ready to admit my age,

but this spring I'm sharing it with some of my favorite people and Katniss. 

You don't know Katniss? 

You have until March 23rd to read the book before the movie comes out! 

Yes!  I'm all in with the Hunger Games. 

It's taken over!

Pinterest/Sally Young/here

Speaking of my birthday, every girls needs new wedges for spring. 

Right?

I want these.

My wardrobe (if you can call it that) is begging for these!



Toms



Spring means pretty little get ups like this! 

I'm already starting to wear more layers,

but I'm loving the coral in this! 

And those shoes? 

I need those shoes. 



Pinterest/Katie Alexander/ here



With spring comes Easter.  

Peeps are taking over the stores!  

How about we cover them in chocolate and sprinkles?  

Yes, please! 

Believe me when I tell you I have an unhealthy obsession with peeps. 

I buy them and don't even eat them...

A peeps wreath just might make it into my home!

Love from the Oven/recipe here

I love that spring is still cool enough for scarves. 

Scarves make me so happy. 

And I'm ready to try and make one of these!

Kate Ross/ Pinterest / here

Springing forward also means...

Celebrating Mother's Day! 

It's a day to cherish and appreciate Moms everywhere. 

So of course I try to milk it for all it's worth. 

Mani/pedi, Starbucks, new clothes, and this year...

Mother's Day Toms.

It's happening.

Well I just made it up,

and because I love mine something fierce,

I think it will catch on. 

And I think these are the perfect way to say, "Happy Mother's Day".

One last thing that's rocking my spring,

MY NEW BLOG DESIGN!!

Thank you to The Momma Bird!

I will fully dedicate a post to Michelle on another day.

She exceeded any and all expectations I had!

Seriously this is such an awesome early bday gift!

Thank you Miss Mommy for the giveaway,

and The Momma Bird for the kick ass blog design!

What do you think of my new blog design?  Are you currently Springing Forward?  Will you attempt the chocolate covered peeps?  Is your alarm set to Katniss? 

Let's forget about that lost hour and Spring Forward!