Incredibly Thrifty

Since I'm on vacation in my home town I figured I'd take a break from thrifting and write about things that have been on my mind lately.  Let me start by saying I admire all mothers, working or staying at home. If you're doing what's best for your family, go you! I  am recently a full time student, I work from home, my boyfriend is constantly away for work, it's summer and I have 5 year & 1 year old boys.  ^ reading that made me tired, seriously. Coffee anyone? Shots! Shots! Shots! Espresso shots - duh.  Do you ever feel like as mothers, we are looked at as these invincible, forever patient, never tired creatures? I swear people think we function solely on caffeine & ..dreams? Who knows. I'm not afraid to say that I have my days where I feel like waving my little white flag and surrendering to the responsibilities of motherhood. Being a mother is the toughest job in the world. Maybe not physically, but emotionally. Before I sound like an ungrateful bitch...

Yes, you read that right. I believe that on the pursuit of self happiness you have to fall in love with yourself. You can't give your heart, soul, mind & body to somebody else if you don't love what is on the inside & what's staring back at you in the mirror. For the longest time, I wanted to be something I wasn't. I'm only 5' feet tall, I have a pear shape(smaller boobs/bigger butt&thigh area), my bottom teeth are crooked, I'm pale, my face is round & overall I consider myself more of an athletic build. I would look at myself in the mirror everyday and wish I had different features. We all see these beauty standards in magazines of women with long, lean legs, long&flowy hair, commercial ready smiles, tiny waists, curves in all the right places  and gorgeous, tan flawless skin. Let me tell you, I wanted to be that so badly. I always thought I might be "more" if I was "prettier". Comparing yourself to someone else is on...

Hello! So of course this last Friday I went to Goodwill. Having 3 near by means making frequent stops to each one, they always have new inventory! The Goodwill that I went to on this occasion is actually the smallest of the three, but in my opinion always has amazing brands! I've been trying to build up my fall/winter wardrobe lately (scarves, boots/booties, cardigans, sweaters, jackets, etc.) mainly because things like that get so damn exspensive! Here is what I found!  I LOVE this printed cardigan. It also happened to be the tag of the week cor(red) so it was 50% off! I thought it was 50% of $8.99 since I found it in the jacket section, but Iater checked my receipt and realized it rang up for half off of $3.49...making it $1.75! With some leggings, a comfy tank and scarf, and some riding boots this will make a cute outfit. Faux leather studded jacket. Yes please. I love adding edgy vibes to my outfits and this is perfect! It rang up for $5.99!  Grey pea-coat with ruffle deta...

I found these at my local Goodwill for only $4.99! Which means my next Goodwill visit will consist of finding a dress to go with these beauties :)  These are definitely perfect for summer! I can't wait to use them in an outfit of the day.  Until next time  -Kristen 

I love chili. I love pasta. I love food in general. I'm always seeing recipes that I want to try but the problem with anything that taste good, is that it's probably bad for you. I found this chili pasta bake recipe and decided to tweak it and make a healthy version! You'll Need: 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil (I prefer Olive or Coconut Oil!)  1 whole Onion, diced  1 pound extra lean ground turkey  a dash of salt  black pepper to taste  8 oz whole wheat pasta ( I like rotini) 15 oz tomato sauce (I used no salt added) 1 can(14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes & green chilies) 1 can(15 oz black beans) 1 zuchinni, cut into small pieces  1 can corn, rinsed  1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder ( I used more, my family likes spicy!) 2 teaspoons Cumin  Cayenne Powder to taste (usually 2-4 dashes depending on how spicy you want it) 1/4 cups water  2 cups weight watchers mexican blend cheese  1/2 cups fat free sour cream (optional - for ...

Hellloo! This past Thursday I finally remembered that I had a coupon for my local Goodwill, so I set off to the store in hopes to find some things. Everything I listed below was only $53! I got 11 tops, a faux leather jacket, a wallet, a scarf  and a pair of shorts. Definitely got my money's worth!  Mix & Co. Wallet - $3 H&M jacket - $8.99 H&M top with belt - $3.49 Forever21 sweater - $3.49 American Eagle tank top - $3.49 American Eagle top - $3.49 Paperhike printed top - $3.49 Ann Taylor Loft top - $5.99 Mossimo floral print top - $3.49 Express sheer long sleeve shirt - $3.49 Papaya tank top - $3.49 Cynthia Rowley printed tunic - $3.49 Charlotte Russe grey top - $3.49 Red scarf - $2 I love being able to build up a versatile wardrobe by thrift shopping. I got so many prints/colors to add to my closet and it was all for only $53 after my 20% off coupon!  - Kristen