Oh I was up WAY too late last night…how about you guys? Is most of your shopping done? Well, I am up and back at it today with a turkey hangover and the best of black Friday sales to shop! 😉 . Here are some of my favorite picks from ALL the sales, as well … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving! What’s on your menu? Here are a few things on ours…homemade apple pie and orange rolls. It is not a holiday in our family without my grandma’s Orange Rolls. I posted the recipe here awhile back and if you haven’t made them yet, I highly recommend you give them a try. They are … Read more
I couldn’t believe it when I woke up this morning…should we call it purple Wednesday? I don’t know what to call it but Black Friday Deals have already started TODAY so I am scrambling to put together all of the best deals…and it is a hunt! I am going to add to this list and … Read more
Black Friday fever is in full swing and the stores are feeding the frenzy with some crazy good Black Friday preview sales this weekend. It seems as though Black Friday is being diluted by earlier and earlier sales…and that is a-ok with me! I honestly think that most of what is on sale this weekend … Read more
The temperatures have seriously dropped here in the last couple of weeks and boy does it feel like winter now! Temps this week have been highs in the low 40s and lows in the teens and low 20s! Yikes! I’m not sure what is normal for these parts as last fall it was 65 at … Read more
Christmas and definitely the end of the school year are super busy times. Classroom parties, testing, holidays, vacations… it’s a crazy, sometimes overwhelming time of year. Let’s make it easy this year and get one thing out of the way. What to give your child’s teacher! Coming up with teacher gift ideas is just another … Read more
Do you have a family Christmas pajamas tradition? Every year I can’t wait to find the cutest Christmas pajamas…there is something about them that just seems cozy and wonderful. We are in our Christmas pajamas every chance we get. If it gets cloudy outside…time for Christmas pajamas…if we’re watching a Christmas movie…time for Christmas pajamas…you … Read more
Holiday sales are in full swing this weekend! Take advantage of these great deals and get your shopping done early! 🙂 Here’s are all of the best weekend sales and some of my favorite things that make great gift items. Only 6 more weekends until Christmas! Happy shopping! Affiliate links are included in this post. … Read more
Let’s just say it out loud…boys are kind of hard to shop for. I mean, they are easy in the sense that they really don’t want much more than a shirt or some sort of gadget, but when it comes to knowing what they really want and finding something kind of creative for them, I … Read more
Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well. Are you starting to feel the holiday pressure coming on? I have been feeling it big time this week for some reason. I’m starting to feel like the next 6 weeks are going to go in the blink of an eye. Crazy! I have been having … Read more
Ok folks, we are in full gift buying, holiday mode and lucky for us, so are the shops. I don’t want to freak you out, but there are only 7 more Saturdays until Christmas. YIKES! Here’s a round up of the best weekend sales and some of my favorite things that make great gift items. … Read more
Happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite days of the year. I’m so excited it’s here! The close of today also means that we are officially into Christmas season in my book…so you may see a Christmas decoration creeping into this week’s Pink Peppermint’s Picks. Also, over the next several weeks I will gear … Read more
Happy Wednesday!! We are heading into fall full speed around here…it’s been in the 60s the last couple of days and is getting dark earlier and earlier. The leaves are turning all kinds of gorgeous colors and I have to admit, this Southern California girl is kind of marveling in it. You’ll see the cooler … Read more
Happy Wednesday! It is cold and dreary here today. Snow has started falling in the mountains up above us and all I can think about it staying warm, dry and cozy. You’ll definitely see that reflected in this week’s Pink Peppermint’s Picks! 😉 . I hope you enjoy them! As always, affiliate links are included, … Read more
Hooray for the weekend and an extra hooray for the Friends and Family sales this time of year! I like to be considered a friend when it comes to getting great deals! 😉 More and more stores seem to be catching on to this idea and not wanting to be left out of the fun, … Read more
CHECK OUT THE UPDATED POST & NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIST FOR 2022 HERE!! The older my kids get, the harder it seems to shop for them…anyone else out there feel the same way? It used to be so easy to wander the aisles of Target and find a million things that I thought were … Read more
I admit it, I have become one of “those” people. Yes, the kind that buys costumes for their dog. Ever since Jack joined our family earlier this year it’s been almost like having a new baby…and now, a toddler that walks around without a diaper on and speaks only Chinese. 😉 He has doctors appointments … Read more
Happy Wednesday everyone! I am happy to be back in a regular routine with the kids and it’s hard to believe that Andy has already been back in school for nearly a month now. Time really does fly! I have been decorating for Halloween…I know…so early, and trying to get back on track with getting … Read more
I get asked all the time where to eat, shop and play in Orange County when people come to town, so I thought it was about time that I do some posts about the place I love so much. Now that I am splitting time between SLC and OC, when I’m gone I REALLY miss … Read more
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially open to the public! Woot, woot! The good news is there is a ton of great stuff left to grab before prices go back up on August 6th. So I’ve rounded up the best of what is still in stock (at least according to a few hours ago!) and … Read more
I think that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale or just Nordstrom as a whole is often overlooked for it’s awesome home decor section. Do you ever wander through your local Nordstrom home section? I ALWAYS make a point of checking it out and the offerings online are even better. I sifted through page after page of … Read more
It’s official! The is here and is LIVE!! Warm up those girls, because it’s time to shop! I’ll be the first to acknowledge that I am not a fashion blogger. You won’t find me sharing pictures of myself on a busy street somewhere, dressed to the nines staring wistfully off to the side…I’d rather be … Read more
The is nearly here! is only ONE DAY away and I am SO excited! The has been dog eared, marked up and poured over countless times! If you’ve followed the blog for a long time you know this sale is like Christmas in July in our house and that the is like Black Friday. Well, … Read more
It’s only fitting that when there is a birthday to celebrate, you buy presents. So, it’s time to celebrate the good old USA and buy yourself something fun! Fortunately, stores love to celebrate too, so here’s a list of all the best 4th of July Sales to make finding a deal a breeze! Click on … Read more
Shopping for Father’s Day gifts? A great dad deserves a fantastic present, and yet they can be pretty impossible to buy for. This is the year you’ll find something perfect for him. From traveling to ties, we’ve got Father’s Day gift ideas covered for the main man in your life. A father’s day gift guide … Read more
I have been waiting for this weekend for weeks! I have so many things I need to buy for the house, and there is no better time to do it than when I can save some serious money! That just means I can buy more! 😉 Memorial Day Weekend sales are the best if you’re … Read more
It’s the first official weekend of summer this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited! I have been counting down the days…not just because it means the beginning of summer and that school is almost out, but because I have several things on my wishlist that I have been waiting for this weekend to buy. … Read more
Happy Thursday! I’m a day late with this week’s Pink Peppermint’s Picks, but hopefully that’s ok! I’ve made them extra good to make up for it. 😉 We are heading into summer full speed around here…it’s been in the 80s the last couple of days and is now staying light until well after 8pm…I love … Read more
Happy Monday everyone and welcome to the Beautiful Bedrooms blogger home tour. We were so excited for spring break this year because we had a slew of visitors. It was great to have a reason to put the bunk room plans into action and finalize the bunk room design. I always love any excuse to … Read more
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s day! Yikes! Honestly, where does the time go? I feel like I was just putting together a New Year’s Eve party! Next week we’ll do a great round up of all the things mom wants, but today I added a few fun ones too, … Read more
