Peppermint mocha is heaven in a cup and I will absolutely be drinking at least one a week. I’ll just say it’s a pregnancy craving. ;)
I broke out the Uggs for the first time this year! Annnnd it was like 65 degrees. I am suuuch a California girl, it’s ridiculous. “Oh no, it’s under 70, I’m freezing!” Yeah. That happens. Also, a little aside about Uggs. I love them. They are like walking on clouds. They are super warm. And I actually like how they look, too. I think they are cute. I know a lot of people have strong feelings one way or another about Uggs, but I ain’t apologizing. ;)
Me: “I want to go to Target.” Zack: “Okay, let’s go.” …And the $1 section sucked me in, as it does. I mean, look what I foundddd though! Pretty scrapbook paper (baby album, anyone?!)! Cute little thank you cards with stripes and polka dots! Bow chip clips! GLITTER TAPE! It was a magical experience.
I re-decorated the mantel. I just moved the garland and took away the too-orange pumpkins, because I deemed them “too Halloween-y.” That makes sense to other people besides me, right? I’m already wanting to decorate for Christmas. I find Thanksgiving décor so… boring. And blasé and I don’t know. Christmas décor is just sooooo much better. And so. I may have to break my old rule of waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to start my Christmas mania. And after the year I’ve had, I deserve it. “Whatever makes you happy” is Zack’s motto for me, and that’s something I can get behind.
When do you start decorating for Christmas?
What’s the last thing you bought at Target?
Favourite drink at Starbucks?
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i love how you decorated the mantle!! so pretty! and the target $1 section is the best. So are uggs.
Thanks Helene! :) And I’m glad you agree on the Uggs. I get so personally hurt when people talk smack about them. They are amazing.
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Pepermint mochas are my favorite winter/holiday drink as well! so good! The $1 section at target always pulls me in as well! I got some really cute cards for only a $1 a few weeks back! Such a good deal :)
Target will be the death of all of us, I’m afraid. Or, at least, of our bank accounts. ;)
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Um, I really hope my dollar section has all that same stuff!! SO CUTE! I usually decorate for Christmas the weekend right after Thanksgiving, but I may be doing it the weekend before this year since Thanksgiving is so late! My Christmas stuff will only be up for like 3 weeks! The last thing I bought at Target was a new bookcase. We reorganized and cleaned out our office this week.
YES, I agree with you- 3 weeks is NOT long enough to have Christmas decor up!! I didn’t even notice that Thanksgiving is later than usual this year. That solidifies it for me! :)
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“Oh no, it’s under 70, I’m freezing!” LOL i am the same way living out here in vegas. and it’s not even that i’m cold so much, than the fact that i LOVE fall/winter clothing. layering. and beanies. and scarves. and gloves. and cute jackets. and boots! i really just want to wear it all even though i know it’s not even remotely cold enough :D
target is such a black hole for me. i go in for one thing and next thing i know, i’m walking out with $120 worth of stuff that “caught my eye.” hmmm, the last thing i got at target was a black cloche hat to complete my black widow halloween costume. i actually stayed on budget that time too!
i usually wait to until Dec 1st to decorate for christmas. i absolutely LOVE christmas decorations, but thanksgiving is my FAV holiday, so i try and hold off each year. i agree that turkey day decor is pretty blah. i stick with more of a “fally” decor theme between halloween and christmas. lots of cinnamon pine cones and pumpkins. tons of oranges and golds and maroons. :)
I mean, a girl’s gotta get in good use out of all of her cute layering clothes, even if the weather isn’t exaaaactly right for it! ;) And omg yes. Target is evil. And also wonderful. All at once. I definitely do more “fally” decor, too!
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I’m so ready to decorate for Christmas too and I love your boots! I’m a Florida girl, so I completely understand being cold when it’s under 70 degrees!
I always decorate right after Thanksgiving dinner and I love the caramel brulee latte from Starbucks!
You especially know about not experiencing real cold weather, living in Florida!! I remember I roomed with a girl from FL when I was studying abroad, and she had never owned a coat! EVER! I thought that was the craziest thing, but you just really don’t NEED one in Florida!
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Your outfit is super cute, love the pink sweater. :)
Aw thanks, it’s from H&M! :)
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I wore my UGGs for the first time last week! It’s starting to feel a little like winter in NY. I saw on the forecast that we’re supposed to get some snow showers here next week. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I normally just order the Iced Tea Lemonade. When it’s cold, I hardly step into a starbucks… BUT my boss bought me a Chai Tea Latte when I was sick… it was love! We start decorating for Christmas after Thanksgiving, however, I’m already listening to Christmas music! And Radio City Music Hall already has a Christmas tree on top. I love your Target finds … must make a trip there ASAP! Have a fabulous weekend :)
YAY, I always get so excited for the inaugural Ugg wearing :) haha I’m suuuch a dork. And omg chai lattes are SO GOOD! I love them iced especially! But yeah, when it’s snowing out? You won’t want anything iced, I’m sure! YAY for Christmas trees already- makes me so excited!
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It’s been a long time since I’ve had a peppermint mocha. You’ve inspired me to try one again, and to check out the $1 section at Target! :D
You need to get a peppermint mocha ASAP! It will make you heart happy, I’m sure of it! :)
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We don’t decorate for Christmas until the weekend after Thanksgiving. I don’t want to take away anything from Thanksgiving because I think that it is just as important as Christmas. We have too much to be grateful for and I don’t want to overlook this holiday now the day after it is all about CHRISTMAS!! I do like watching Christmas movies before because there are so many and there is not enough time to get to watch them all. My old favorite Starbucks drink was the White Chocolate Mocha but here recently I was introduced to the Caramel Apple Spice and I LOVE IT!! It is my new favorite!! The last thing I bought at Target was a pair of jeans for my daughter. I love their little girl clothes. Honestly I don’t think there is anything at Target I don’t like. My husband tells me I can’t go to Target, Hobby Lobby or Bed, Bath & Beyond when I’m upset. I would spend WAY too much money :)
I agree that Thanksgiving is such a great time to reflect on things you are thankful for in your life! :) But really, we should be doing that all year long, no? And the whole spirit of Christmas is about being thankful also, so you know. It’s all wrapped up together in my mind :) Never tried the Caramel Apple Spice, but it sounds pretty yummy! It’s just soooo hard for me to stray from my beloved Peppermint Mocha! I love that your husband bans you from those stores. Too funny. Mine does the same!!
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I like to start decorating for Christmas on November 1st:) I head to Target to get discount Halloween goodies, pack those up for the next year and then bring out all the Christmas decor!
Oooh girl, good call on the Halloween stock-up! Eeek cannot wait to bring out the Christmas stuff!!!
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You’re basically the only person who can make UGGs hot.
Oh, stop. You make me blush.
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I just recently came across your blog, and love it!
Totally understand your California girl comment. I am totally the same way as soon as the temperature starts to drop!
Aww thanks so much, sweet girl!!! I’m glad you found me! :) And glad I’m not just super crazy for being cold easily haha ;)
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Yayyy, peppermint drink time is here! I’m not a pumpkin spice gal, so this is my “must get to Starbucks” time of year! And I say you might as well decorate when you want. All the commercials and companies have certainly started!
Yessss PM is sooo much better than PSL! :) And I agree- I was in Macy’s the other day and they had Christmas trees everyyyywhere!
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oh great … now “I” want to go to Target. I love the dollar spot!
So funny that you want to skip the thanksgiving décor and go straight for the Christmas décor because I was thinking the exact same thing last weekend. My mantel has looked a little sad all week with just a few fall decorations. I think the problem is that lack of “color”. I will probably still end up waiting until the day after Thanksgiving though.
The dollar spot is a dangerous place. And you nailed it on the head- it’s just a bit sad looking. I need some more glitter and things of that sort to spice it up!! ;)
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Uggs are amazing! I have three pairs. People that say negative things have obviously not tried them on. ;) At least I live in Indiana though where they are a necessity in the winter!!! I just became a reader of your blog recently and I am excited for you that you’re pregnant. (Is that weird?)
I have two pairs of Uggs, and I want more!! They’re just so classic :) And awww I’m so glad you found my blog!!! Happy to have you here, Katie!! Nice name ;) And no it is not at all weird!! I think it’s really sweet!
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I love Uggs! I’m from Southern California and I agree with you about the 70degrees. I start busting out my winter close, Uggs and portable heater!
Hahaha we are so ridiculous. ;)
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OH MY GOSH — i got that glitter tape & loved those bowclips, too! i just got a bunch of Christmas goodies. i’m hooked on that dollar section. i always say my uggs are like hugs on my tooters. i love them.
Ahhhh great minds think alike!!! :) YES Uggs are like hugs. I love that!
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oh and…peppermint is my favorite. seriously. it’s like you’re writing a post ABOUT ME. no joke.
Hahaha we are basically the same person.
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youuuuu are the cutest. and YES on the uggs!! me too. and one thing i totally loved about california was that i fit in so well going to get coffee in my uggs and shorts on a mildly chilly day ;) i love uggs, i won’t lie. love!
YES, you’re such a California girl at heart! ;) Ugg lovers unite!!
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I think a Target trip is definitely needed tomorrow, especially after seeing all the cute one spot stuff. I’ve been waiting for the Halloween stuff to go away; I can’t wait to see the Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff. I like the little pumpkins on your mantle :).
Target trips are ALWAYS in order, let’s be real here. And thanks :) They make me happy!
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Lol! Love your blog and enthusiasm for life! Uggs are a must, I live in England and it is freezing here! Many congrats on your pregnancy you look fab! I am addicted to all things peppermint luckily we have can get it over here too, we were in the states earlier this year and I still miss the bargains from Target. Many blessings to you and your family xx
Aw thank you so much :) You are so sweet! And I’m definitely addicted to all things peppermint, too!!
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All that stuff is from the DOLLAR SECTION at Target!? Well I know where I am headed this morning (also to grab a Peppermint Mocha cause ours has a Starbies in it!) How adorable. Ps. I’ve been rockin’ UGGs since September, but I also live in Kansas. But I still get “those looks” #HatersCantHandleMe
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Ahhh Starbs in Targets are a match made in heaven!!! And yeah, #hatersgonnahate ;)
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I’ve avoided Uggs as to not be the stereotypical college girl but I have heard many times that they really are comfy! Also, how can you not get sucked in by the dollar section? I think it’s actually impossible to avoid it.
It absolutely is impossible to avoid the Target dollar section!! It’s just RIGHT THERE when you enter, and everything is so cute and um hi, it’s all ONE DOLLAR. haha
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I love iced coffee so at Starbucks I get the iced white chocolate mocha. I think I bought a t-shirt at Target for 6 bucks last time I was there. Score! I think if I had to be trapped in one store it would be Target! lol
Yummm I love iced coffee too! But when the seasons change, I just love a nice hot drink :) Can’t help it. It just feels right ;) And I definitely agree- being trapped in Target wouldn’t be half bad!
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I accidentally ended up in Target yesterday. I went to BJS & it was across the street. I needed a few items, but not in bulk. So I went in Target (I love the place, but it is bad news with my wallet & I’m trying to save $ for my trip next weekend). Anyway, I got that same glitter tape & also some Thanksgiving felt stickers. So I only spent $4 other than the cold pills & stuff that I needed. yay. I love Uggs too. I only have 1 pair because they are so expensive. I wanted them for a long time & I finally got a pair about 4 years ago.
Haha Target is always bad for the wallet, that’s for sure! You did well, though!! And isn’t the glitter tape so cute?! I couldn’t pass it up, even if it sucks! ;) YAY Uggs!
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I’m usually one to wait untill it’s December to start getting excited about Christmas, but I already started a playlist of jingles and a Pinterest board of things to DIY… Oops! But I have a feeling this is going to be a great holiday season – I’m just getting it started a little [too?] early=)
Oh, girl, my holiday Pinterest board has been going all year long! ;) And there’s no such thing as too early!!
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The dollar section is a dark place. I might as well open my wallet and give it all the monies.
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Hahahhaa YES. My feelings exactly.
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I love my UGGS. I am going on year 4 of the same pair. Love them. Probably should get new ones soon. I agree with you they do look cute! :)
Yay for Uggs!! Most comfortable shoes ever!
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The last thing I bought from Target was the most uncomfortable pair of flats that I’ve ever worn and two tops. $1 bin items are always good. We start decorating for Christmas “officially” the day after thanksgiving but I have put up a few things already and the Christmas music, movies and books are already being used.