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Costo Comes to Lafayette!

March 22, 2016 by Elaine

We no longer use diapers at our house (baby wipes are still around though, they wipe up lots of things).  We do however use a fair amount of toilet paper.  And paper towels.  And we drink a lot of Perrier.  Okay, that’s mostly me.  What I am saying is, shopping in bulk is a good…

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Filed Under: food, giveaway, Giveaways, Lafayette, Shopping Tagged With: Costco

I’m Giving Something Away – A Wood Watch!

June 22, 2014 by Elaine

I have not worn a watch in YEARS. The battery died in a lovely watch Tim gave me for an anniversary or a birthday many moons ago (I cannot remember, sorry honey, I do not have a memory like an elephant like you…) and I never got it replaced.  So, I just stopped wearing a…

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Filed Under: Fashion, giveaway, reviews, Shopping

Guitars and Stripes and Birdies, Oh My!

February 18, 2013 by Elaine

I have a little confession, I love to shop.  I always have.  I used to shop for clothes (and shoes) just for myself for work and church and just for the fun of it. But nowadays that has taken a back seat to shopping for my kids, and let’s face it, mostly for the little…

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Filed Under: Kids, Old Navy, Shopping

Then and Now

May 4, 2012 by Elaine

I think we get more brave as we get older.  More confident.  More secure in our own skin.  I know I have. The other night I posted this photo on instagram and twitter. I’m wearing that “cramazing” (crazy & amazing make one word!) shoe and its mate to a shindig this weekend for Tim’s company….

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Filed Under: Elaine, Fashion, fun stuff, guest post, Shopping

SneakPeeq Giveaway!

February 24, 2012 by Elaine

Happy Friday all! Let’s get the weekend stared with a giveaway, shall we? Did y’all know I like good deals?  And pretty things?  Yeah, I thought so.  Which means I also like good deals ON pretty things.  As well as tasty things and home decor and and great style. That’s why when I heard from the…

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Shopping, sneakpeeeq

Thanks For Teaching Me to Love Old Things Dad

June 28, 2010 by Elaine

Have you ever had one little thing just make your day? Or even your week? This happened to me over the weekend. Let me back up a little… I like old stuff. And furniture. Therefore, I like old furniture. I grew up with parents who decorated… um how shall we say… ? “Eclectically.” And for…

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Filed Under: Dad, home, Shopping

PSF – Uh Oh, It’s Started! (Honey, Don’t Read This)

January 29, 2010 by Elaine

Dressing a girl is a WHOLE new ballgame. Or maybe just ball (as in “gala”). Tights, bows, SHOES, dresses, SHOES. I was somewhat inspired by this post by Steph and realized I hadn’t visited the local resale establishment since Baby K was just a wee babe (looking for Halloween costumes at the time). For Shame….

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Filed Under: Baby K, girls, Shopping

Look At Me! Up Here on My Soapbox!

August 31, 2009 by Elaine

On Saturday I chilled out on the couch for a bit watching TLC. I watched one episode of What Not to Wear in which Stacy & Clinton pulled off one of the better make-overs that I have seen them do in a while. I mean they took this woman from Ms. Super Duper Frumpy Queen…

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Filed Under: health, Shopping, venting

I Have to Admit…

June 22, 2009 by Elaine

… I am loving the fact that when I go into Target and Gymboree and The Children’s Place, I can look at GIRL THINGS!!! AHHHHH! Okay, I’m SOOOO glad I got that out! Whew! My mother and I were walking through Target the other day and as we walked past the little girls section I…

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Filed Under: baby girl, Etsy, Fashion, Shopping

WW – Oh Target, You Crack Me Up!

April 8, 2009 by Elaine

For some reason I find humor in many of the ads I see for Target in the various magazines to which I subscribe. Obviously they are catching my attention but it’s not like I need any more motivation to want to shop at their store. I mean really people, I should have stock. Okay, maybe…

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Filed Under: Misc., Shopping, Wordfull Wednesday

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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