love it

I think this is the funniest pet costume ever, maybe it's just me but I'm dying over it. Will someone please buy this and take their dog trick-or-treating?

a little sad

I'm not going to lie, I'm a little bummed. I just REALLY realized that I am going to miss out on Fall fashion this year, my FAVORITE time for getting dressed. Of course having a baby is worth it, but I feel sad that I have to wait a whole year to dress up and buy new tights, coats, shoes, etc. I really love Fall clothing and I won't be going out and purchasing any crazy maternity wear for my last few months. So I guess it will be jeans and sweaters for me. By the time I am back to my pre-pregnancy size, it will be time for Spring fashion, which just isn't the same.

Today is the last day to enter my giveaway! Don't forget!

browsing anthropologie

I have a gift card to my happiest place on earth... Anthropologie! Here are some pretty things I found while on my quest of how to use that gift card best!

Mirror

Candy Jar

Vase

Cheese Tray Knife Set

Notions Necklace

(would be cute with a plain white tee, jeans & a simple cardigan)

What to pick??

the best gift

I joined the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club before Brody was born. I honestly believe that there is no greater gift that you can give your child than the gift of books and the love for reading. Not only will your child do better in school, but having good reading skills will help them throughout their life. My dad had me reading out of the womb and sharing the joy I have for reading with my kids is priceless. I joined the club so that I could easily get all kinds of classic and new books for the kids at good prices. In fact, I have done the club three times over. Best part is that they have made it easier for you and less intrusive to get your books and fill your commitments. Our children's book library is amazing and I plan on making it grow even more over the years.

*Side note: I do love taking the kids to the book store to pick out whatever book they want too! It's so cool to see them look at all the books and pick out which one they like best.

don't forget

Don't forget to enter my giveaway a few posts below for a custom address stamp. You have until Wednesday night!

fall clothes

I am loving the new Volcom flannel we bought Brody for Fall, we can't wait until he can actually wear it (since it's still so hot here). In fact, I can't wait to buy both my kids their Fall clothes. I love sweatshirts, pants, sweaters and tights for Piper. Hopefully Fall weather is right around the corner for us, I noticed Fall leaves on the ground tonight (too bad they were so dried up from the heat). But, the gigantic spiders are out which means October is almost here. My favorite time of the year!

fall recipe

I have no nutritional content on this meal, but hey, comfort food is good for you, maybe just not every day. Mark LOVED this new recipe and next time we are going to add some carrots and peas to it. Yummy.

Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

Serves 8

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons butter

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

1 onion, finely diced

2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Directions:

1. Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.

2. Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

It's a GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!

Since the response for these custom address stamps have been so great, I am giving one away! You get to pick one personalized stamp (options seen here) and I will send it to you free of tax and shipping. It's a $50 value. And for anyone who doesn't win but comments, I am offering a 15% discount on all orders.

How to win? Just leave a comment, make sure you leave your name & email address if you don't have a blogger account. You have until midnight on Wednesday, September 30th. A winner will be chosen at random and I will announce it on October 1st!

Good Luck!

in my inbox this morning

I get a daily devotional from my church that I read every morning. Sometimes it really hits the spot. I think today's daily devotional applies to everyone, religious or not.

The title of the devotional is "Quit Trying to Please Everybody."

The main facts were:

1. You cannot please everybody

2. It's not necessary to please everybody

3. Rejection will not ruin your life

It goes on to say that you need to "quit trying to please everybody. Remember that nobody can make you feel inferior unless you give them permission."

"It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you." (Proverbs 29:25)

Just a little something to pass on. I think we all worry way too much about what others think of us, I know I do!