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Friday, June 29, 2018

Friday Favorites

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And here we are at the second to the last day of June. Seriously this month, heck year is flying by. I feel like we just celebrated Christmas and now we are heading into July. How crazy is that?

I am soooo excited for the 4th of July next week. We have friends coming into town and get a night out sans kids. We have a lot of fun things planned for July.

But I am sooooo glad that this week is over. Not only have I been single mommying it up all week, but there has been just a lot of drama and I am tired. More on that later.

In the meantime, onto my Friday favorites and happenings.

ONE. Does anyone know of a fix to the comments on blogger yet? I am constantly looking and nothing. My blog has taken a serious hit ever since the comments no longer being emailed to me. That is how I always responded to them and made sure I was reading everyone's blogs daily. My daily pageviews has been cut in half since this happened. Ugh. So does anyone have a solution?

TWO. Remember last week how I mentioned my beloved Elf sandals were broken? The zipper just came off and isn't fixable (by me)? Well after emailing Elf, they contacted me back and my shoes are being shipped back to them as we speak. They are reimbursing me for the shipping, fixing the shoes or giving me a new pair if they can't be repaired and then sending them back to me for free. That is amazing customer service.

THREE. So I am a huge fan of Tarte's In Bloom palette. It came with a card that gives you two eye looks and I recreate one of them almost every single day. That means I have went through a lot of my funny girl eye shadow. I LOVE that color. It is soooo pretty. But I am not ready for a new palette as I still have sooooo many other colors. So I went to see if I could just purchase a replacement for the funny girl. Nope. Not that I could find. So I started searching for dupes and I found one that is pretty close and I have been using it all week. So if you need a dupe for Tarte's Funny Girl, get yourself Stila Kitten.
Tarte In Bloom palette

Stila Kitten Eye Shadow

Stila Kitten Eye Shadow

FOUR. Story time. On Thursday morning, I was woken up at 4:40 am because Avery was restless. I got the girls to go back to sleep, but I couldn't. After getting up and getting ready, I got the girls ready. Sutton said she had a tummy ache, so I took her temperature and it was fine. I figured she ate too much pizza the night before or just had to poop. I gave her some motrin for comfort and kept an eye on her.

We headed to school and had to wait a few minutes before going in. Once they opened several parents and kids came inside. The girls noticed a vent down on the ground and a window "being repaired". They asked what happened and I said they must be doing construction. Then we proceeded into the main door.

And that is when the director told the girls to go straight into their rooms and for me to hang on a second. Then she told me that they were robbed last night. They came in from the roof through the vent and then broke through a window that basically sits on the ground (it leads into the newborn to 1 year old room). Then they went through each room, but didn't really do anything in any room except the front main entrance where we check our kids in at and the office. Both of those were destroyed. Cabinets were open, drawers were open and things were spread everywhere.

All of a sudden all my robbery memories came flooding back in. It was like I was reliving it. And to make matters worse, we are coming up on the 7th anniversary of our house being robbed. Plus we live only a mile-ish away from the girls school.

I told the director about my house being robbed and some similarities. They have the guys on camera and hopefully the police catch them soon.

But in all seriousness...what kind of scum bag robs a children's daycare/preschool? There isn't any medicine that they would want or could use, they don't keep cash on hand and don't have a lot that can be taken.

The things we are worried about is the girls personal information along with ours and our credit card information. So we are keeping an eye on things and waiting for an update from the school on what was taken.

Seriously just a sad time.

FIVE. Ok I finally bit the bullet and bought the bloggers most loved dress. I seriously see this dress everywhere. It seems to fit everyone's body beautifully and when I saw the heathered navy on sale for $33.60, I decided to buy it. If I don't like it, I can send it back because that is the beauty of Nordstrom.

I am hoping it works for my body because I love how you can dress it up for date night, where it to work with a cardigan or wear it with a pair of converse for a casual weekend look.

Have you bought one?
Leith Ruched Body-Con Dress

I am linking up with AprilA Little Bit of EverythingMeet @ the Barre and Cup of Tea.

Have a great weekend!

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  1. First of all, thank you sooo much for bringing up the comment thing because I was wondering if it was just me! I've been living under a rock and didn't realize it was a blogger problem. Really hoping it can be figured out soon, because I miss interacting too! I am so sorry to hear about the girls' school (and I wasn't aware you were robbed - that's awful). That is so unsettling, and I hope they catch the person who did it and figure out what they took/were after ASAP. Do they have cameras there? That dress is going to look amazing on you! I bought one but had to return it -- for my body, I found I needed to order a size up and my size wasn't available. Love the color you chose! Have a great weekend, momma.

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    1. Most definitely. We just need a fix to the comment issue. I hope they catch them too. They got a ton of fingerprints, dna and also lots of camera footage. They were in there for over an hour, but didn't get much and they have clear shots of their face. Oh dang. I hope the one I got works for my body. I hope you had a great weekend!

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  2. Girl, I've got ya, read my Wednesday post, it lists how to fix it and it worked for me and several who tried. Biana and Lindsay had trouble at first but then they switched browsers and it works! I am now getting the email notifications again! LOVE that dress and it's so you! Fingers crossed it works for ya and Happy weekend!

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    1. Oh yes. Thank you so much. I will definitely look that up. I love the dress and really hope it works out for me. I hope you had a great weekend!

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  3. Yes, do what Andrea says!! It worked for me! The key is to switching browsers in between! It didn't work for me otherwise!

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    1. I just changed it. It worked. I think. I did get one email.

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  4. That is so ridiculous that someone would break in to a daycare. I haven't tried that dress but can't wait to hear what you think. I hope you have a better weekend girl!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. It is really sad that someone was that awful. I hope it fits and works out. It arrived today so I will let you know.

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  5. I switched to Disqus just because I was tired of not being able to reply to anyone. It's ridiculous they havent fixed it yet.
    WHYYYYY rob a day care? That's so dumb. I just dont get people that think they have the right to take things of others that they didnt work for or earn themselves. SO DUMB!!!!!!

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    1. Exactly. Seriously so dumb. I hope they catch them.

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  6. Girl so scary! I am so sorry. And who does that? Seriously! Here's to hoping that catch the dirtbags. Yay for sandals repair.

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    1. I seriously hope they catch them too. So angry that they would do that.

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  7. I hope you get the comment fix to work! That's awful about the robbery. I bet that dress will look amazing on you!

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    1. I have been trying to get it to work. I found a fix, but so far it hasn't worked.

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  8. I only use certain colors from my Tarte Palettes too and wish you could just get single colors. That is so crazy about the robbery! How horrible! I didn't realized that personally happened to you and I am so sorry you had to go through that.
    Sierra Beautifully Candid

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    1. That is why I have been looking up dupes for them. Then I can just buy those and use them. Ha. Thank you for that. It was a rough time for sure and I am sad that it happened at the girls daycare.

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  9. That Tarte palette looks pretty! There are always a few in each of the ones I get that I tend to use the most, and then not touch others. That is scary about the girls daycare! Why on earth would anyone think it is a good idea to rob a daycare anyways?? They dont usually keep much cash, kids dont have anything valuable there. Did they go through parent files or something? That is the only thing I could think. So sorry that happened and made you remember the past too :(

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    1. It is sooo pretty. I love all the colors. I have no idea. The two guys are idiots and scum. I can't believe someone would do that. They didn't go through any files nor did they take any pay stuff. It was all locked up.

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  10. Ugh. The comment thing. I think this is going to be my final push to Wordpress. I've noticed all my comments are being sent to Spam/Moderation, so I simply wasn't seeing them...perhaps yours, too? So frustrating. Blah. On another note though, I'm SO sorry to hear about the robbery. That's terrifying. I hope you all get some peace and rest this weekend <3

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    1. I may have to go to Wordpress too. But the idea of switching it over. Ugh. I might just pay someone to do it.

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  11. Ugh, it makes me sick to hear about that robbery!!! Just ridiculous! Hope they are able to catch them! On a happier note, I have been thinking about getting that dress for such a long time, but have yet to. I am really curious to hear your thoughts!

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    1. Me too!!! I got it in yesterday and I can't wait to try it on and I will definitely let you know what I think of it.

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  12. What is wrong with this world?! Why would someone rob a school????

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    1. I don't know?! I think the people who did this are scum!

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  13. Oh no! That is terrible! I can’t imagine how scary it would be for that to happen not only once but twice! I haven’t heard about this dress-it looks comfy and stylish all in one-it has to be a winner! So glad you got your shoes fixed:)
    Cassidy

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    1. Yes. it really did suck and I hope they catch them. It is super cute in person, but I still need to try it on. I will let you all know if it works for me. I hope it does.

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  14. Ugh - Blogger being crazy is what drove me to migrate to Wordpress. I use Disqus now for comments and it works like a dream. It's definitely a little bit of a pain, but it has been amazing overall. I am sick over hearing that the girl's school was broken into and even worse - that it forced you to relive unpleasant memories of your own break in :( A robbery is probably one of my greatest fears. I hope they catch those guys!

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    1. I need to migrate over, but the thought of that.Ugh. Ha. I am so sick over it too. I wonder if I am making a good decision having them go there, but I guess it can happen anywhere. Plus we LOVE their teachers there. Ugh. It is a huge fear of mine...STILL.

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  15. This stupid comment issue is ridiculous! I'm going to read Andrea's post and see if I can fix. I cannot believe the daycare was robbed, how scary and yes, like really who does that?!!?! Ughh

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    1. I read it and tried it. I thought it had worked, but it didn't. So I tried what Lindsay said to do. Do it in one browser and then do the second step in another browser. That is what I tried this morning. Let's see if it works.

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  16. So sorry to hear about the nursery and that you were akso broken into. It is such a violation, no wonder this brings back horrible memories. Hopefully no-ones financial infi was taken and the girls don't find out what happened. The tyoe of people who do this? In every society unforunately, it is very sad. I hope you still manage to get a good weekend, without 4:40 wake ups!! J x

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    1. It is a complete violation and something I think about each year. Now it is brought up again and just awful. No financial info was taken. It was all locked up and secured. Luckily. haha. We did have a good weekend! Thank you.

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  17. Oh my goodness!!!! I can't believe someone robbed a daycare, that is awful!

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  18. You're so right, this year has gone by quickly. I'm going to create a post now explaining how to simply fix the blogger problem. I found out how through another blog and it works.

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