Showing posts with label Can't live without it. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Can't live without it. Show all posts
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Can't Live Without It: Father's Day Gift Ideas

If your husband or dad is anything like mine you would know that men are super difficult to shop for. So I have tried to round up a few last minute gift ideas that I think any dad would love.



I don't know about you but I tend to last minute shop so looks like I better get a move on it!
You're turn! Link up with Stephanie, Caitlin and myself to tell us what your can't live without it items are! Grab the button and connect below!



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Can't Live Without It: This Guy

This boy of mine gave us quite a scare last week. He injured his leg while at a bachelor party in Lake Tahoe over the weekend.  He hurt his leg bad enough to require surgery but is slowly on the mend of what could have quickly become a scarier situation. Thank you to everyone for their well wishes on Instagram. He has been with his parents all week (they live closer to Tahoe so were able to get him from the hospital) so he can focus on getting better while I focus on P.

It's been a tough couple of days but hey, it's not permanent and for that we are grateful!

The saying is true "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight"

You're turn! Grab the image and link below to tell Cait, Steph and me what you can't live without this week!






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Can't Live Without It: Ripped Jeans

I love me some good old ripped jeans. When those little strings across the knee get broken I actually get kinda sad! It's crazy that we pay money for pants that already come with holes in them (according to my dad) but hey - it's fashionable! Below are some pairs that I wouldn't mind having in my closet. Especially that black pair that I am just waiting to go on sale on my Nordstrom wish list! Are you all about holes in your denim too?
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Your turn to tell Stephanie, Caitlin and I what you can't live without this week. Grab the button and link up below! 


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Can't Live Without It: The Perfect White Tee

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There is something to be said about finding the perfect white tee. It makes you feel good, it hangs just right on your frame and you know it's time to do laundry when it's dirty. In fact you may have two just for occasions when it's dirty! My favorite is #2 up there (even though I think I shrunk it a little in the wash! Dang it!)

PS. My very first Can't Live Without It post I blogged about this shirt and yay for you because now it's on sale! I promise it won't disappoint!

Link up with Cait, Steph and myself and tell us what you can't live without! Grab the button and link below!

Have a wonderful long 3 day weekend!!



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Can't Live Without It: Board Books

When you have a toddler that likes to pull at just about anything you quickly find that books with real pages are out for a little while. Even though I totally bought The Day the Crayons Quit more so for my reading pleasure than hers. So here is a list of just a couple of books that we are memorizing reading. Any we are missing and should add to the list?



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Can't Live Without It: The Ocean

This morning I was trying to think of something that I very literally could not live without. While of course things like family, friends and health came to mind. I was trying to think of something else. That's when it struck me - the ocean. Growing up and living in California has me accustomed to coastal access. The thought that some people will go their entire life without ever seeing the beach is mind boggling to me!

It's where I feel my true self. My happiest. My calmest. My most complete.
Whenever David gets that gleam in his eye and says "Let's go to the coast!" I am always up for the ride. Maybe I was a mermaid in my former life?!

 Where is your place you feel most like home? Have you never seen the ocean?

Your turn! Remember it's simple! Tell us one thing you can't live without and link back to Stephanie, Caitlin and me. Make sure to grab our button below!




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Can't Live Without It: Bronzer

I'll be the first one to admit that back in my teenage years (yikes college too!) I was a fan of tanning beds. I found them relaxing to lay down in, affix my heart sticker (to see how tan I was getting) and chill out listening to music. Luckily I came to my senses that doing this to my skin was not only awful but it was harmful to my health.

So now to get that faux glow I've become a fan of spray tanning for special occasions and wearing bronzer daily. Seriously, I don't leave home without it on.

The First Resort
I purchased this last year and it's been my go to. I liked how it had a small amount of sparkle in it. It's marked down to $24.50 now but looks to be out of stock (possibly discontinued?). Which of course is when I am starting to run out of it.

I have always been a big fan of NARS (especially this blush!) So I think for 2015 this will be my go to. Anyone use it? Love it? Hate it? It has a rating of 5 stars with almost 3,000 reviews!

NARS Bronzing Powder
So this is my current can't live without...because if you can't tone it, tan it! Plus I can make my face look skinnier with this I am all about the HAC. (Highlighting and Contouring)

Do you have a favorite bronzer? Do tell!

Your turn to link up with Stephanie, Caitlin & myself to tell us what you can't live without! Grab the button and link below!



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Can't Live Without It: Nifty Fifty

I hope you will join Stephanie, Caitlin and me! It's super easy, tell us one thing you simply cannot live without, grab the button and link your blog below. Link up's are always a great way to find other blogs and have people discover yours. If you're new to blogging or a seasoned pro we hope you join us!

This week I didn't have to think long about what my can't live without item is and if you're a rookie DSLR girl like myself this needs to be in your camera bag.

*Edit: Apparently Cait and I were sharing brainwaves when we posted about the exact same thing!!

Canon EF 55mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
A couple of birthday's ago David had bought me a Canon Rebel T4i and while I was so excited to use it, I had no clue how to operate it. Sure it took pretty great photos in auto mode but I had a strong desire to really learn how to use it. I read some books, watched some youtube tutorials and then decided I needed what everyone was calling the "nifty fifty" (Nikon version here).
This is the lens I use almost 100% of the time. It's affordable and once you begin to figure out aperture, shutter speed and ISO it becomes all the better. My photos have gotten so much better since I have been only using manual mode. Forcing myself to learn!

This lens is a prime lens meaning you cannot zoom in or out. If you want to get farther or closer you physically have to move your feet (my husband hates that part). But because it is a prime lens that is how I am able to get those gorgeous blurry backgrounds. The smaller f number you use (aperture), the more light it allows in. The more in focus your subject (or wherever you place your focus) and the blurrier the background.

I have started to look into a macro lens (for those super small up close details) would love to hear any suggestions if you have one. Don't want anything that will break the bank either!

Your turn!



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Can't Live Without It: Fluttered Maya Blouse

It's here! Day one of our new linkup, I hope you will join Stephanie, Caitlin and me! It's super easy, tell us one thing you simply cannot live without, grab the button and link your blog below. Link up's are always a great way to find other blogs and have people discover yours. If you're new to blogging or a seasoned pro we hope you join us!
This week's can't live without is my new favorite blouse from Anthropologie. I spotted it thanks to my sister in law who had it hanging up on her recent visit home. So natch when I got my birthday 15% coupon (If you're not an Anthro member sign up it's free!) and an Anthro giftcard from my sister for my birthday I knew just what I was getting.  Flattering to most body sizes (especially post baby!) and comes in a variety of adorable prints. 

I selected it in yellow because I wanted to match my mini!
Now tell us...what can't you live without?


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Little Bunny Foo Foo + New Linkup!

We had such a nice long weekend, the first half spent with friends, the second spent with family. We didn't do anything too crazy except you know I was whipping out my camera and shoving it aggressively in P's face. The thing is she is SO much more cooperative than my husband when it comes to photo taking. Can I get an AMEN if your hubby can be a total pill when it comes to snapping photos?!

This kid I tell ya she is the biggest blessing I have ever received.

Also I have some fun news! I teamed up with two of my favorite bloggers, Steph & Cait to bring you a new Friday link up!

Can't Live Without It
Just tell us one thing you can't live without and link back to us by grabbing the above image! Fancy or simple, expensive or practical? Paul Walker or Paul Walker...wait, what? Sorry I got sidetracked (because the universe can be cruel and we are forced to live without him!) Hope you join us!!

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