Backpack Shopping - Vera - We Love You!

So, I was the only one who got
new shoes in back-to-school shopping! :)



But we also shopped for a new backpack!
Maddie's last backpack was hammered -- due to carrying
around 60+ pounds of books every single day!
 It held up well for last year, but there's no way it can take
that load again.

The go-to backpacks for high school girls

in these parts are Vera Bradley!

Happily, there's a Vera Bradley shop at the outlet

not too far away!

I love these colorful backpacks and so does M!
In addition, she needed a matching lanyard for ID purposes and
a small money-holder/driver's license whatchamacallit.
So, we had a very successful day at the outlet
and she's mostly ready for
back to school.




Plus, her plaid uniform skirt that has been on back
order for months just arrived!

She was thrilled! Ha Ha HA!


Hello Junior Year - starting August 16!

Back to School Shopping!

It's that time of year . . . 

but, shhhhh -- Maddie does not take kindly to 

hearing the words "School starts soon!"

Plus, there's not a whole lot of back to school shopping 

for students who wear uniforms!

The big decision is - what polo shirt to buy??

Navy, white or green?  All three --  yes!

However, let's talk shopping for shoes!  

My little sister loves shoes, but I usually just try find

a pair that doesn't kill my feet.

I found some absolutely adorable ones at Target and I know

you'll want to see them!! 

These pink mules are beyond cute and did find their way 

home with me!

Aren't the mustard yellow mules cute too?

I know these would make me feel so glamorous, how about you?

Who doesn't love some clogs?  Comfy, comfy comfy!

My son had some like these back when he was in high school!  

Some things never go out of style,

am I right?

Why yes, yes I am! :)

I love to have a couple extra inches of height, so these

clog/mules would be just the ticket.

My only problem is that I might actually fall off -- 

Never good to fall off your shoes, so maybe not for me!

My all-time favorite shoes -- slippers!

LOVE!!!

What about you?  Any new shoes in your cart?

Well, I got so carried away looking for shoes for myself,

I totally forgot about back to school shoe shopping for M.

I think her Birks still fit her, so she's good! :)

Happy Shopping and Happy Weekend Friends!

Back To School Shopping Road Trip!

When you attend a Catholic school, there's

not a whole lot of fun back to school shopping.

The big decision is what color polo to get -- your choices

are Navy, White or Green!  Whoopee!  :)

We did load up on notebooks, pencils, paper, markers etc.

at Target* recently -- now, that is really favorite store!

Baskets and baskets of yummy chocolate goodies!

But, Miss M did need some sports shorts for PE, so

we decided to take a quick road trip to 

the outlet mall and the Under*Armour store.

We had to make a stop along the way

at the Baker's Candies (yummiest Chocolates in the world) outlet store!

Oh my word -- the smell was heavenly!!

The only issue was that we really couldn't purchase any of the yummy

treats because the temps were in the 90s!  If we left our purchases in the car, we would have had chocolate soup and even if we carried it

with us shopping, it would surely melt, and . . .

that would break my heart!

Maddy was interested in the various new chip flavors -

she has always been a chip girl!

Cheese Burger, Fried Dill Pickle, Barbecue Rib chips anyone?

Our shopping road trip did not have a great ending -

no sports shorts in size XS! :(

However, we did find a great hoodie

 (just what you want to

buy on a 95 degree day).

We are hopeful that the UA sports shorts we ordered from the

web will work!  When you don't get to do a lot of 

back to school clothes shopping, it is the little things that count!

And when will it cool off enough for another trip to Baker's Candies???

Soon, I hope!