January 24, 2013

high five for friday

shirt: rue 21  pants: jcpenny  boots: dsw 

1. I got this polka dot shirt last weekend and love it. Someday I'll remember to take off my hair tie on my wrist before I take a picture.  

2.  This weekend I thought it would be a good idea to check out Goodwill to see if they had any maternity clothes.  But no such luck.  This was the kind of clothing I found. 


Maternity short overalls.  Just to make sure there isn't any confusion I didn't buy them. 
One of you thrifting masters needs to take me with you. 

3. I made my first craft for my baby last weekend.  A chevron stuffed animal elephant. And I love it. 

(I followed this tutorial.)

4. I made these chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars last night and they were SO good.  I told myself I wouldn't eat any sweets today but I don't know what I was thinking with these sitting in my fridge. 

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

5.  I have some sponsor spots open for February and would love to help grow your blog or shop! You can take 20% of any ad size for the next week!  Check out more details here and email me at katiejvale@yahoo.com

Hope you have a great weekend!


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56 comments:

  1. Annie LJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Oh my goodness the elephant is adorable...and I'm sure you could have made even those overalls look cute. Hah!
    xo Annie
    newenglandromance.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Those cheesecake bars look divine. I'd seriously have no control!

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  3. GretchenJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Cute shirt!
    Don't sweat the sweets...I ate an entire vegan chocolate bar today...1/2 of which is 230 calories...oops!

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  4. CCJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Love that top. :) So cute. :)
    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  5. Danielle WallaceJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    If you ever find yourself in Louisiana, I'd love to take ya! as long as you would make some of these delicious chocolate chip cheesecake bars... :) I absolutely adore the elephant by the way!

    <3 Danielle
    Goodwillista.blogspot.com

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  6. Whitney CypertJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I almost made some chocolate chip cheesecake bars tonight! They look delicious! How cute is that elephant? I love it! And as far as Goodwill goes, that it typically the kind of clothing I find when I go look.

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  7. PamelaJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    OMG. The elephant!! PRECIOUS!! Looks great! I want one, ha!

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  8. Katie @ My Darling DaysJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    cute top and CUTE new blog design. i love it... and those cookie bars!

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  9. Priscila@mommodeJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    What is that sweet little elephant??? Too cute!

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  10. JessJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    The elephant you made is precious :) You're gonna be such a good momma!

    And side note: really glad you didn't buy those overalls lol

    xo

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  11. AllisonJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    That elephant is so adorable...and in chevron? Oh my! And your chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars look fantastic!

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  12. MarissaJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS that elephant is adorable!

    Marissa
    http://www.makeuphoarder.com/

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  13. J and AJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Oh Katie those overalls are you!!! :) you could probably come up with a cute outfit.
    I'm in love with that elephant!!! I love that it's chevron!!

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  14. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    What do you mean you didn't buy those overalls?! LOL

    I love that elephant so much. So stinken cute! Have a good weekend.

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  15. BreenahJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Just keep checking at Goodwill since they get new stuff all the time. Also check second hand places that are specifically for babies/kids. They have maternity a lot of the time. What size are you? I can see if I have anything that might work if you'd like.
    The elephant is so adorable!

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  16. FaithJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    That's what I find when I go to Goodwill. I have no luck thrifting!

    That elephant is perfection! I love it so much!

    And that chocolate chip cheesecake bars! Get in my belly!!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Those overalls were quite the find :) My best friend has found some cute maternity stuff at the baby resale stores in town. She never thought to look there before she had a kid. You might try that!

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  18. two birdsJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Oh, you TOTALLY should have gotten those shortalls! :) I already told you on Instagram, but I will tell you again. That elephant is so adorable! And I really want to eat all of those bars! YUM!

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  19. CarlyJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    OMG those shortalls, are amazing! Please buy them!!!

    TGIF friend!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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  20. Head to Toe ChicJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I love your polka dot top! It's such a pretty color. The chevron elephant turned out amazing! i wish i was crafty.

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  21. Head to Toe ChicJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I love your polka dot top! It's such a pretty color. The chevron elephant turned out amazing! i wish i was crafty.

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  22. Amy HarrisJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    i am in love with that elephant!! so cute :) i might just have to make one for my lil guy who's coming in june!

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  23. BettyJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Love the elephant! And I always have a hairband on my wrist...in fact, right now I have two. :)

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  24. DeniseJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    You are so classy.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    That elephant is cute!

    Life of Ally

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  26. RachelJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    That's so the kind of maternity clothes I could imagine coming across at goodwill. Maternity styles have come a long, long way since, say, my Mom was pregnant with me and my little siblings. (I remember her wearing a ginormous bright blue maternity jumpsuit.) Maybe you can make friends with recently pregnant people for the express purpose of borrowing their clothes. That's what I plan to do! :P

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  27. AshleyJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    That elephant is so cute. Baby is lucky to have you for a mommy!

    Those maternity overalls.....wow!!!!

    Target actually has some really great maternity clothes!

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  28. HeleneJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    gimme those cheesecake bars!!! i could not resist!

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  29. Always MayleeJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    You look so cute in your polka dot top, I love the color on you. And I LOVE the elephant you made, so cute! Baby Vale is going to love it!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  30. Lindsay ErinJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Love that elephant! I definitely left the link for the tutorial open on my laptop so I can jump on that this weekend.

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  31. BevJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    how cayuttteeee that little elephant is!!! can't believe you made that when I know guaranteed we'd probably pay an arm and a leg for it in the stores! adorbs!!

    and looks like you scored the perfect maternity outfit at goodwill!!!!! lol hope you find much more!

    happy weekend!

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  32. BrheaJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Oh my the elephant is absolutely adorable! The overalls.. not so much lol


    I'm excited to follow your blog!
    noplacelykehome.com

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  33. Brooke HamiltonJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Whoa! #4 looks soooo amazing! I must make these... pinning now!

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  34. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    oh that elephant is just too cute!!

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  35. Niki {Glossy Blonde}January 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love the polka dot shirt! And the chevron elephant! It's so perfect!!!

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  36. MeganJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Love that polka dot top on you! And those overalls are pretty awesome :D

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  37. ShayJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    As if overalls aren't hot enough- they made them shorter...I just cannot even stand it. Maybe you could grab them and send them for my next pregnancy?

    You look gorgeous, as always!

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  38. TheTinyHeartJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Your polka dot top is so cute! Those overalls are pretty awful. My Goodwill is really hit or miss. And the elephant is adorable for the baby.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    January Group Giveaway!

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  39. Because Shanna Said SoJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    When I saw that chevron elephant on IG I died a little bit. So adorable...just like you, little Momma!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Oh my word, that elephant is adorable! I'm due with my 2nd son at the end of March, and we're doing an elephant theme. Was it easy?

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  41. AshleyJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Love that elephant! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!! Can't wait to try it!!!

    Have a great weekend!!

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  42. Jessah @ Dreaming of DimplesJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Hi Katie. Just catching up on your blog. Love your new design. So stinking cute! Chelsea?

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  43. JessJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    A new reader commented on a post of mine this week and told me about your blog (it was about my struggle with infertility) and i'm glad she did! Congratulations on your amazing blessing!

    Oh and girl, are those overalls bedazzled? H-O-T! I can just see the maternity photo shoot now! (jokes!)

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  44. RachJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Oh my goodness, that little elephant is TOO cute! And I love that it is chevron too! Absolutely precious!

    Also, those maternity short-overalls... wooooow! Ha!

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  45. Lauren | Beautifully MintJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Just found you through Aubrey Kinch's designs! LOVE IT. And Congrats on the baby on the way! Looking forward to following along!

    Your newest follower,
    Lauren @ My Polished Side Blog

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  46. jessanneharropJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Umm, I want that cheesecake bar right now.

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  47. LauraJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I love the polka dot top too. That's an adorable elephant... I love the chevron print you used too. Can't believe you made it! It's so cute!

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  48. HimaJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    I dare you to go back to Goodwill, buy those overalls, and style them! I'd LOVE to see that!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Love the outfit!
    I'm not sure if you have like a Ross I guess its similar to Marshall's or something like that.
    But Burlington Coat Factory (does not just sell coats) has maternity things too!

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  50. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    I have had less than ideal luck finding maternity clothes at goodwill too. There's a massive second hand charity that happens twice/year in the civic center here and they BARELY had anything- although I was able to find a couple items. Someone else suggested Craigs list to me and I searched but again it didn't really give me any great leads or results.

    It really does make you wonder what in the world do people do with their maternity clothes when they're finished having babies? There needs to be some good swap options or SOMETHING...

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  51. MarsaJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    you totally should have bought those ovearlls! ;) haha jk you look great in your top!

    -Marsa
    The DayLee Journal"

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    That chevron elephant is so cute! Great taste. Now if you only would have gotten those overalls ;)
    Haha...hope you're weekend is going good!
    xoxo
    Erin

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  53. KellyJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Those chocolate chip cheesecake bars look amazing, YUM!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  54. RondaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    okay I wish I could sew at all to make that cute elephant for my niece, she would love it. Also, overall shorts made me laugh, why did those ever get made?


    http://www.seetastelove.wordpress.com

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  55. The Olive Tree BlogJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    oh my goodness can we talk about your cute little elephant!!!?? Job well done, made with such love!

    I want those bars. now

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  56. MarissaJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    my husband says I look mad all the time too... He says I even look mad in my sleep hahaha


    Marissa
    http://www.makeuphoarder.com/

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