Obsessions + Our Debt Update

I want to start this post off by addressing our debt.  About a year or so ago I wrote a post about our debt and wanting to pay it down.  I had good intentions of writing updates about it monthly but I got lazy and pregnant.  Often on my posts people leave snarky comments about my debt and my shopping, I realize now I should have never brought it up because it is very personal but I want to address it now because I did write about it.   I am proud to say over the past year we have paid off more than half of our debt.  We have two credit cards left to pay off and then we will be debt free (besides our mortgage and one car payment).  It has been a liberating feeling to pay cards off and cut them up.  I now only pay cash or use my debit card, I never use a credit card.  I do still shop which alot of you questioned but I certainly don't buy everything I blog about.  This blog has enabled me to make money and work from home which I am so grateful for, plus I just love writing this blog.  It is my happy place and I hate the negativity some people bring, we all have different spending and shopping habits and can afford different things.  I hope to be debt free in the next 3-4 months, that is my goal.  I am proud of myself and Matt for encouraging me to not use credit cards.  I plan going forward to only use cash to buy non-necessities and not rack up that kind of debt again.   If you are trying to pay off debt I loved the Dave Ramsey book, The Total Money Makeover- very eye opening about not spending what you can't afford.

Ok so there's my update, now on to my wish list!

|| BABY GAP TASSEL TOP ||

I am smitten with this adorable top from baby gap.  You better believe Frances Moon is getting it!

|| LEMLEM TUNIC ||

I love the LemLem line so much.  This is one of my favorite cover-ups!

 

|| YENA SLEEVELESS TOP ||

It is no secret I am a fan of white embroidered tops! 

This one is so pretty, the detail is gorgeous.

|| CURRENT AND ELLIOT THE DREAMER BOXER SHORTS ||

This may be weird but I have been loving camo lately.  These look like such cute casual shorts and how comfy do they look?

|| REBECCA MINKOFF TANK ||

I love the pattern and style of this tank top so much!!  Until noon today you can get 25% off all Piperlime purchases with code SHOPFAST.

|| CURRENT AND ELLIOT THE LOUELLA TANK DRESS ||

I just found out my favorite Current and Elliot Tee dress now comes in a tank version.  Perfect for Summer and I love the classic black/white stripes combo.

|| GORJANA TULIP STUD EARRINGS ||

The perfect everyday earrings, so dainty and feminine.

|| 6 SHORE ROAD HAMPTONS BEACH DRESS ||

What is not to love about this white dress??  The neon neckline is perfect against the white!

|| TORY BURCH CAMERON LEOPARD THONGS ||

I was kind of over Tory Burch shoes for awhile but I am really digging these leopard flipflops.

|| WEST ELM POM POM THROWS||

West Elm just marked down a bunch of their outdoor stuff.  Use code SWEET to get additional 15% off.  Love these throws and they are down to only $19.99!!  Would make a fabulous gift for someone too. 

Lastly for all my Charleston friends, Pixie Lily, the cutest baby line around is having a sample sale this Saturday!  This is not to missed!

Pixie Lily Sample and Seconds Warehouse Sale

Saturday, June 21st

8:00 am - 12:00

Layette and Toddler

BYOB Bring Your Own Bag

48 Society Street (corner of Anson and Society)

You might remember my little man did a little modeling for them last year:)

Scenes From Our Weekend

Monday again?  The weekends just fly by don't they??  

A few happenings around here:

I found a new favorite breakfast.  Whole grain bread toasted with PB or Almond Butter and fresh strawberries, it is so good!

A few weeks ago I won a contest on Sara's blog for the most precious dolls called Sophie and Lill.  They arrived Friday and are even more adorable in person.  The company was sweet enough to send Sterling a shark doll too, that is pretty awesome- it comes with tattoos and it was a huge hit!  Shop dolls Here.

The dolls are so cool because on one side they are a mermaid, angel, and princess but flip them and they are ready for bed.

 

 Sterling of course insisted on sleeping with them all.  He likes a crew at bedtime.

Saturday I finally got back to the Farmers Market, I had not been since it opened this year.  Matt usually works on Saturdays so it is special tradition for me and Sterling and now Frances.  I had a delish green juice and egg taco from Ban Bahn Mi.

Saturday night we stayed out at Isle of Palms with some of our friends who have a house.  Things got a bit rowdy but we had the best time.  Sometimes a kid free night is just what you need.  We ate lots of fried seafood, played many card games, and had a dance party.

Sunday was Father's day and I hate I didn't get to spend it with my dad but I did get to spend it with Matt and my Father in law. We went to church and the sermon was just awesome about being a good parent and instilling the right values in your children.  It was an important reminder that I need to volunteer more and help others.  Since having children that aspect of my life has been on the back burner.  I used to volunteer every week.  It made me realize I need to start back and include Sterling because he is old enough now to gain so much from helping others.   I made a goal once a month to take him and help out somewhere.  Whether it is donating something or  just our time it doesn't matter but I want him to see how important it is to help others.  This month we are going to do the Ronald McDonald house, any Charleston friends with ideas of where to volunteer would be so appreciated.

 Matt got lots of love on Father's Day.  We all sure do love him.  Once you have two kids you really need the other parents help and Matt has been amazing with both kids.

Later that day we went to a birthday party for one of Sterling's friends. It was a pool party and Sterling had a blast.

I wore a one piece because when dealing with kids I just find it easier.  I have kind of been Mara Hoffman obsessed lately.  This one piece is on sale and has a killer back.  Love mine.  It also has a strap if you need more support and don't want it strapless.

\\ Mara Hoffman One Piece (on sale)

Back to reality back to Monday.

Saturdays Steals and Splurges

Serena and Lily is running their baby sale right now.  Thru Monday you can take 20% off all baby items with code BABY20.

This crib sheet is one of our favorites in Frances' nursery.

A few other favorites!

Shopbop added several items to their sale.  This Joie Blouse is one of my favorites and just marked down!  

The Rag and Bone Quinn Sandals were just marked too, love them!

and I am lusting after this Joie Maxi!

I can never get enough of Equipment blouses and their awesome prints.  This heart print was just reduced.

\\ Equipment Heart Blouse

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Nordstrom just started their men's semi annual sale so its time to stock up for your man!

Shop the whole sale HERE.

I am a huge fan of Lacoste polos and these are 40% off!

\\ Lacoste Polo

These wrinkle free no iron shirts are great too.

\\ No Iron Shirts

I am kind of obsessed with these Sperry Slip Ons, thinking Matt needs a pair.  They are such a great color!

\\Sperry Seaside Slip-On

Nordstrom also did a big markdown of their designer collections and there are amazing deals.

Shop designer sale HERE

This Helmut Lange Leather Jacket is pretty awesome and 60% off.

these Jimmy Choos are 60% off too!

 

 

 Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

 

Thoughts For Friday

TGIF Friends. I am so ready for the weekend.  We have no plans tonight other than our standard Friday night pizza and then going out tomorrow night with some friends that are visiting!

If you are looking for some delicious tequila you should try George Clooney's tequila.  We tried it

 this week for taco night and it was really smooth.  Apparently George knows his tequila.

If you are looking for the absolute cutest kids store please check out Progeny Shoppe and if you live in Raleigh even better you can shop in person.  I love every single item they carry.  They sent Frances Moon this adorable bubble, it is perfection.

\\ Anais and I Baby Bubble

My sister advised me of a sale Pottery Barn kids was running.  She had ordered the cutest travel duffel bag for her son and I totally copied her.  It is a great travel bag if you need one and with the monogram the total is still only $22.  I feel like it is a bag he can use for several years because it is not babyish.  They had several styles on sale for girls and boys.

\\ Snakeskin Duffel

My Equipment Grayson Dress arrived and I just love it.  I wore it out to a girls dinner last night.

\\ Grayson Dress (on sale)

We ate at a new restaurant Leon's that I have been dying to try.

It did not disappoint. We shared the fried shrimp sandwich, the black eyed pea salad,  and siam salad.

It all was excellent.

We had a bit of a health scare with Frances Moon this week and had to have some kind of scary tests run.  It makes my heart to go out to anyone with a child going through something serious.

Thank goodness everything was fine, but man was it un-nerving.  While we were at the hospital I stopped in Starbucks and found this chocolate, it is amazing!!

 Matt and I finally finished Season 2 of House of Cards and loved it.  I need ya'll to recommend something new we can watch together preferably on Netflix!

I am so honored to be featured in this month's Peachy Magazine.  I am dishing on my favorite restaurants, shops, and activities in Charleston.  You can read my article here!

Enjoy your weekends!