I may have a problem (and a freebie for you)

ok..so it's finally cold here in Florida 

(yeah yeah..I know it's not 'cold' like most places, but for me -- it's COLD)!  

I bought the ladybug a pair of faux Uggs (from Tar-jay).  

They are adorable.  I never set out to be 'that mom' but I wanted some too!!  

I justified it by saying they would be perfect 

for running the lizard to pre-school.  

Easy to slip on when I'm rushing around. 

WELL....they didn't have my size.  

Challenge accepted!  

I went to a few other places to look for an acceptable replacement.  

I ended up with these:

which now meant I needed to get Skinny Jeans - after reading Amanda's post over at Serenity Now (if you're not following her blog - you must!!) 

I decided to give them a go!  

Now 2, that's right 2 pair of skinnys are on their way :)

Back to the original boots I wanted...

after having no luck anywhere else, I ordered them online.  

Where I also got these:

I figured since I was already getting the skinny jeans, 

I needed some 'casual' boots to show off too.

Oh..here are the boots that started this whole shopping spree:

please don't judge - I know I said it's too hot to wear them in Florida.  

I'm a big baby and my feet are just too cold!

What makes my spree even better....

the first boots were 60% off, making them just my price!  

The other 2 pair were paid for with a gift card, making them a gift.  

The jeans were also on sale...

so the total of my madness today was less than 1 pair of authentic Uggs.  

And that is totally how I roll :)

Anyone else have days like this?  

Where you get into some crazed shopping trance?  

I can't be the only one!
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**On a totally personal note...

my dad has returned safely home after being overseas for the past year.  

I hope to see him next week - can't tell you what a relief it is.

I made these 'yellow ribbon' toppers/tags to use on a little Welcome Home gift.

I want to share these with you.  

If you're sending a care package overseas, these would be a nice touch.  

Maybe you know a soldier who is just home...or who will be deploying - 

add these to a gift & let these be a reminder of your (our) support.

Click here to download :)