family time

i found this online today, and absolutely love it.

here's to laughter, friendship, and family :)

i spent the day with the girls in my family,

and i believe it was the first time we had all been together in ages.

we had delicious coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, salad, cake, etc. etc.

and caught up with one another,

shared stories,

laughed,

and simply enjoyed being together as a family (without the boys).

and now i am off to see the rest of my "family"

aka the girlfriends.

i am so grateful to have them around, too :)

don't be deceived by that sunshine...

...it is absolutely freezing here.

sweater: h&m, blouse: nordstrom rack, jeans: nordstrom, necklace: f21

enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!

xoxo.

*image found on google

spoiled girl

 i do not eat out very often

(this girl is broke),

but this week has turned into quite the exception.

a sneak peak at what i have consumed :)

i have been spoiled by great friends and family taking me out with them.

nothing like tasty treats + great company.

so perhaps i should refer back to my personal goal to be more healthy?

maybe next week...

shirt: gap, sweatshirt: nordstrom rack, jeans: thrifted

is it okay to wear red lipstick with jeans and a sweatshirt?

i suppose it does look a bit out of place...

...or perhaps it "glams" up this rather dull outfit :)

happy friday everyone! 

i had the morning off and went on a (purely vegetarian) breakfast date with my girlfriend.

off to visit one of my favorite babies!

talk to you later!

xoxo.

silliness

when asking a three-year-old today if her brother had gotten a hair cut, her response was:

"no, his other hair just died."

hahaha what does that mean?!

she makes me laugh :)

sweatshirt: f21, leggings: tj maxx, shoes: toms

wishing i could purchase a new pair of toms...

especially since these are now covered in dog poo...

(until i figure out how best to rid them of the poo and stench).

what about you,

do you love toms?

xoxo.

polka dots

phew!

i was able to snap these pictures outside right before the monsoon hit.

polka dot shirt: f21, sweater & shoes: target, very ripped jeans: opal, headband: claire's

i am off to babysit two munchkins,

but wanted to prove to you that i got dressed today :)

also, remember my testament yesterday about striving to be more healthy?

it is time.

i thought i was poisoned last night because i felt so ill.

could it have been my milkshake at dinner?

or my face-sized cookie at lunch with a?

or the culmination of eating so many treats over the past few weeks?

it must stop.

i refuse to feel that sick again.

here is my pledge to you to more eat healthy! 

one treat per day.

right? that should be sufficient.

i think i shall stop at starbucks on my way to work.

no scones, donuts, or muffins though, megan! 

xoxo.

it's official, i am seeing it again

"i'm more than just a piece in their games."

"here's some advice. stay alive."

"we fight, we dare, we end our hunger for justice."

i have seen so many articles and posts detailing the recent release of the hunger games movie. i simply cannot get enough. i finished all three novels a few months ago, and must say, as i finished mockingjay, i cried due to the ending, as well as the ending of the trilogy. why must it be over?! 

here are a few images pertaining to the novels and movie that i thought you would enjoy  :)

could jennifer lawrence be more beautiful, or a better representation of katniss?! nope :)

have you read the books?

seen the movie?

both?

will you see it again with me?!

*images and quotes found on google

best workout

every day i tell myself "today is the day that i will start eating better."

and "today i will go to the gym and actually do more than recline*."

*reclining: riding the recliner-like stationary bike

yesterday i went to dinner here with my cousin,

and drank a milkshake that could have been shared between four people.

as i drove home (with a food baby, of course),

i told myself that i would run home, change, and have a nice, long workout.

...then e called and asked if i wanted to go to target.

jkashdhdkwahdk

how could i turn down target?

my solution?

walk the 12 blocks to target, and up all 231971289 flights of stairs to her.

when i found her, i was panting and sweating profusely. 

out of shape much, megan?

best workout ever :)

here is my extra fancy outfit photo for you today!

(sorry that it is a tad bit out of focus)

shirt: thrifted, jeans: opal, necklace: f21, bracelets: gifts & shoes: target

my top five

i have seen several of my fellow bloggers post their favorite skin and makeup products, 

and thought i would do the same for you :)

i am by no means an expert, 

but i would say that i am cautious (or ocd) about my skin - 

mainly because i was not blessed with the clear skin i aspire to have.

i am always looking for a miracle product to cure:

dry skin,

dark spots,

blemishes,

fine lines,

etc. etc.

i also love makeup and want to be sure the products i use will not further irritate my skin.

what are some products you love,

or that you would recommend for sensitive skin?

1. i start with proactiv wash, toner and moisturizer

2. i then prep with bare minerals prime time (with oil control)

3. i use bare minerals foundation, but love this new blush - joyous jennifer

4. mac false lashes mascara 

5. nars heat wave lipstick 

(twenty-four dollars for a lipstick is absurd to me, but this color is magnificent)

have you tried  these or any comparable products?

xoxo.

*images found on google

windy!

tank: anthropologie, sweater: f21, necklace: jcpenney

i love this necklace

it was quite windy this morning when trying to take these pictures.

hence the crazy hair and poor photo quality

(or perhaps these showcase my sub-par photography skills...)

uh oh, 

i hear the munchkin waking up!

we are off to visit his mama here soon.

what are you up to today?

xoxo.

lusting after

i am addicted...

...to shopping.

shoe shopping...

new dresses...

necklaces...

skin products...

i especially love shopping for other people.

i am trying very hard to stop spending $$,

especially on clothes.

but i made a tiny exception, 

and am allowed to purchase thrifted items.

is that bad?

here are a few new additions to my closet:

clearance steve madden flats from dsw - twenty-five dollars

(purchased with my birthday coupon from dsw!)

kleenex box case from value village - four dollars

thrifted tops from value village - six dollars & three dollars

currently lusting after:

toms ballet flats

why must they be so expensive?

floral jeans

colorful moccasins

what is on your current wish list?

xoxo.

*images found on google

girlfriends

i spent last night with the girlfriends -

i love them, 

and could not be more grateful to have them in my life :)

such a fun night.

due to lack of sleep this weekend,

i will be spending the rest of the day in my bathrobe and fleece leopard pants.

happy sunday!

xoxo.

*image found on google

treats + a spring day!

tonight i will joining the scads of people going to see the hunger games :)

i could not be more excited. 

first, i simply must clean my room,

and perhaps do a bit of laundry?

i will also most likely finish off my bag of chocolate goldfish

(that i opened this morning).

i got dressed this week, twice :)

precious.

apache sweatshirt: tj maxx, tank & moccasins: nordstrom, jeans: thrifted

what on earth am i doing with my arms?

awkward. 

a tasty treat to end a fun night.

hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

xoxo.

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car drama

dear fellow drivers who insist on parking much too close to loui (my car),

please stop. no, i cannot get into my car when there is less than a foot between our cars, especially when your mirror is in the way. and yes, i need to shuffle two car seats and multiple babies in and out of the car daily. i do not appreciate when i have to move into a different parking space in order to load a car seat. and to top it off, i love when i have to climb into the drivers seat from the back seat. so much fun. next time, please leave a bit of space - enough for both the drivers and passengers to access our cars more readily. thank you.

sincerely,

a driver (and quite generous park-er)

nanny tales

when you quit your job to become a nanny,

there are a lot of things you do not think about.

the aforementioned puke and snot.

the teeth you will try to brush.

the babes you will cart around.

the constant energy you will exert.

the music you will now listen to.

the bums you will wipe.

the strange meals (one half peanut butter, and no, it cannot touch the jelly;

no, i do not want my sandwich cut;

no, i will not use that plate;

no, i do not like that juice;

no, i told you to mix the two cereals), etc.

but...

while taking care of someone else's beloved children,

you will not stop laughing.

you will not believe the hysterical comments children make.

you will not believe how intelligent and loving tiny humans can be.

you will not believe how quickly you grow to love these children, too.

you will not mind that you have listened to the little mermaid soundtrack 9823 times this week. 

because at the end of the day, 

it is completely worth it. 

my favorite quote today:

"megan, i just swallowed my puke!"

(does she know i do this daily because of my acid reflux?)

breakfast :)

a home-made scarf + the munchkin showed me how to properly tie her scar

(lots of over and under the arms)

hope you had a fabulous day, too.

xoxo, this nanny.

away today

good morning! 

i have two very unhappy little babies today,

so i have arranged a post over at the lovely frock stock.

please feel free to check out my post,

as well as their website for adorable vintage-inspired fashions :)

i will be back tomorrow!

xoxo.