My Excuse and a Bargain Hot List.

I am sure some of you are wondering when I became the worst blogger ever? 

The Truth. Week 16 of this pregnancy.

I have SLOWLY been working on 5+ posts including, our Family Reunion in CA, Vegas, My Favorite Things Party, Kevin's birthday/Camping and our 1st Date Story (which I meant to post on our first date anniversary Sept 2nd... Fail)

However, in the last few weeks Hunter's nap schedule has changed from 2 naps to 1. 

This was a struggle for BOTH of us at first but random 20 minute naps were NOT cutting it.

As of late, he now naps from 10am-Noon.

2 hours.

I love it.

Adjusting to little guys new schedule has been so tiring for me as I Really looked forward to my afternoon moment of peace during his 2nd nap.

I won't lie.

For the last three weeks I have been napping for TWO HOURS also when Hunter goes down.

I am no fool.

I know things are about to get A LOT crazier when Baby #2 gets here and I am trying to save up my strength, energy and sanity for that day. 

When 9pm rolls around I am tired all over and just want to cuddle with Kevin or pass out (mostly pass out)

My blogging life has been momentarily put on hold but I am starting to feel the pressure built up behind all of my posts waiting in draft form in my dashboard. 

The longer I wait, the more posts I'll have and I'll get further and further behind.

I am determined to get completely caught up by Monday since I leave for Sacramento on Tuesday and we all know how many pictures and events happen during a going home trip. 

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you know I have not completely fallen off the wagon since I'm posting pictures daily but it really has been a struggle to find an hour for myself to finish a whole blog post.

(Like today... totally cutting into my precious nap time)

So I am back.

Expect a plethora of updated posts from this mama over the weekend.

Happy Friday Readers.

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Hot List Special.

As lots of you may (or may not) know, Kevin is quiet the bargain shopper.

When we first got married a STRICT budget was put into place (mainly for me) and I will admit that at first I thought my husband was being a little cheap. 

I felt like I had always worked hard to earn the money I did and deserved to spend EVERY DOLLAR of it.

Wrong.

This budget has been amazing and a HUGE blessing in our marriage.

Although not everyone agrees with our plan, it works for us and we have truly been blessed.

(I have had a bunch of people ask me about a budget and will post a blog in the near future about Budgeting)

In the two+ years of marriage I have become quiet the bargain shopper myself and it makes my day to see Kevin get all "giddy" about my great finds. 

The best part is that I have never felt, not once that we are missing out on "quality" of new or expensive things.

As the holidays approach and saving for baby #2 has occupied our bank accounts we have been especially watchful for great deals and bargains.

This last week alone we had some major scores! 

Hunter-

I posted the photos of these clothes on Instagram with the caption telling the story of how I had 10 items in my online shopping bag that totaled over $150. As the weather is quickly getting colder, and our toddler is quickly getting bigger I knew I needed to get some warmer clothes in his closet. 

I went back and forth for an hour feeling so uneasy about spending that money on clothes that he will most likely grow out of before winter is over. 

I packed up my kid and headed to the local DI.

(I have strict 2nd hand clothes shopping rules I follow especially for children's clothes that I will post about another time)

Long Story short we walked out with 7 new clothes items all in GREAT CONDITION from name brand stores for $15. 

Mission Accomplished. 

Making Dad proud.

(sorry online store... maybe I'll come back for some pants later)

Mommy-

I have a thing for shoes

(You would know if you've seen my closet at any point in the last ten years)

One online shoe store that I love is shoedazzle.com

I am apart of their VIP membership club and for $10/month I get access to amazing prices on shoes, free shipping and occasional "free cash".

Like this month.

I got a little email saying $15 VIP Bucks had been added to my account.

I went online that day and found this adorable pair of red strappy wedges for $15.

Thanks to my VIP membership, shipping was free and these gorgeous babes showed up on my doorstep a few days later.

I love FREE shoes :) 

Daddy-

My husband is pretty difficult to shop for.

Because he doesn't ever really want much.

Two weekends ago we saw a "Cheezit Brand" basketball game for the man cave (basement) at a yard sale for $5 (probably paid $15 for it originally)

Kevin walked up and told the lady he wanted it and was going to find a truck her could borrow to get it home.

She said ok.

While he was on the phone a guy overheard and walked up right behind him,  gave the lady some money and literally TOOK the basketball game before she even realized it wasn't Kevin who gave her the money.

You know me. I got mouthy with the nasty dishonest man and he just rolled his eyes.

Well, jokes on you loser.

The next weekend we were out and found an even better, 10 X's more amazing basketball game at another yard sale for $10 (originally paid over $200 for it)

We seriously got so lucky. 

This machine is in awesome shape, looks amazing and all the parts still work.

It's such a fun game! 

Major Score K-Fo.

Any great bargains you found this week? 

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