Weekly Wins // #9

Weekly Wins is a series where I touch on my “wins” from the week in the categories of love, buy, do, eat, give, read, tech, watch and wear. It’s 100% my favorite post to write. Enjoy! 

Oh hi there!! I am sooo soooo sorry for disappointing anyone in not posting my Weekly Wins last Friday. As I discussed on Monday’s post, on Thursday afternoon I came down with what I quickly realized was the stomach flu. I woke up Friday feeling a little better, Isaiah went to work, and then I called him crying a few hours into the morning because I felt like I was dying! I was MISERABLE! He came home to take care of Brods, and I took the longest bath of my life and slept for most of the day thereafter. That being said, it was too difficult to finish writing Friday’s Weekly Wins and I didn’t want to post something that wasn’t perfect! You see, I usually write my favorite Friday series throughout the week and then make a bunch of changes, edit, and complete any finishing touches on Thursday night. I couldn’t even bring myself to open my computer! Blah!! Anyways, before Thursday, it was a great week and since I’ve been feeling better, I’ve had another great week. Let’s dive into the fun! 

LOVE: 
Brody in this UH-dorable BALLIN’ tee and star pants!! C/O the kid’s clothing brand Lola + the Boys! We just tried on the ensemble one night before Brods went to bed BUT I can’t wait to actually put him in it once the weather gets warmer and shorts are acceptable!! Let me tell you, both the tee and shorts are beyond soft as well as really great quality. Andddd I absolutely ADORE that the shorts have pockets! Too cute for words! The shop carries boys and girls collections and I am equally obsessed with the girls stuff as much as I love their boys clothing. Not joking, I want a girl just to put her in Lola + the Boys dresses! Shop the kid’s online store here, like their Facebook page here, and their Instagram account here.

BUY:
These nude pumps! How chic? I bought them and then wore them when I tried on a few dresses the same day for upcoming weddings. I actually ended up buying one of the dresses but needed to get it altered and had to go to the front mirror where everyone could see you… well, let’s just say random people were coming up to me and asking about these pumps!! For one, they look wayyy more expensive than they are and the color is everything. They literally match my skin tone to a t. On top of that, they are not your average pump! So much cuter, in my opinion, and different with that perfect chunky heel. Shop them here.

DO:
Remember last week when I mentioned that I went to a surprise birthday party? And that there was a private chef there for all of us. Well, this is a major DO!!! Everyone needs to hire a private chef at some point in their lives, because, #lifechanging =) Seriously, our friend Brynn had the right idea when planning this. Instead of throwing a huge shindig at a bar for her boyfriend’s 30th birthday, she invited 10 of us over to surprise him with an intimate dinner get-together. It was great. And get this: the whole meal was paleo and gluten free!! If anyone wants to do something similar in the Chicago area, you have to hire Elizabeth Prewitt from Silver Plum Personal Chef. She rocked! So much so, that our taste-buds will never be the same! 

EAT:
Wellaby’s gluten free products! Because they are all amaaaaaaazing!! From crackers, to pita chips, to mini crackers, to something they call “cheese ups,” I am addicted! I actually contacted the company after buying the parmesan cheese cheese ups at my local Jewel {it’s a grocery store, in case you didn’t know!} just to tell them how much I loved the product! Their customer service team was so nice that they offered to send me some of their other products to try. Let me tell you, you can’t go wrong with anything they make! And their flavors are out of control {see photo}! Click here to find a store that carries Wellaby’s products near you. 

GIVE: 
Not something that I gave to someone else, but rather something that was given to me =) We went to Bumb Club and Beyond’s Birthday Bash this past Sunday at the tail end of my sickness and it was a blast! Brody had the best time! We got this whole bag of party favors upon leaving and it was a pretty great swag bag if I do say so myself. Lots of coupons, a couple kids books, some Chicago parent magazines, bubbles, a toothbrush, a teether for Brods, and even some SkinnyPop! Why does this make me so happy? HA #thankyoubumpclub!!!!!

READ: 
Ah I have no idea how I am finding the time, but I bought the Kindle edition of Kristin Cavallari’s book “Balancing in Heels” and I’m already SO INTO IT. She literally starts off page one by talking about how MTV showed up at her Laguna Beach High School one day, which is clearly the best attention grabber ever for a reality obsessed gal like me. So basically, she had me at sentence numero uno. I don’t think TV will ever be that dramatic good again… which is why I have this book to relive all the juicy moments! Thanks Kristin! 

PS Balancing in Heels also focuses on KC’s journey through marriage, motherhood, and business. Plus, she’s a Chicago girl. All signs that I haaaaad to get it!! Click here for more details on the book! 

TECH: 
You guys, have you heard about Paribus yet? If not, you MUST sign up!! Let me preface this by saying this company is NOT a scam, which some may think because it sounds too good to be true. Basically, Paribus tracks all your spending and purchases and then if the price drops later on something that you bought, they file a claim on your behalf with the store. Soon, you’ll see the money back on your credit card!! I mean, how amazing… and easy?! I signed up last week and two days later got a notification in my gmail saying that I got $11 back on a purchase that I made through Amazon! Woohoo!!!!! Then, this week I got $8 back on a different purchase!! I thought it was too good to be true at first too but then I did a little research and saw that Paribus has been featured on ABC News, NBC News, Yahoo Tech, Good Morning America, etc… the list goes on! And I don’t know about you but when I shop at Nordstrom and then see something that I bought is on sale later, I would never ask for a price adjustment. Too much work. But now that Paribus is doing the work for me, it’s a win win! Sign up now! It’s free!  

WATCH:
J. Lo on Carpool Karaoke with James Corden! This was going to be my watch win from last week and considering I’ve been watching it again and again more than a few times now over the past couple days, I am going to stick with it… you probably saw it already but if not, check it out now!! My favorite part = J. Lo doing her music video dance moves. I die! 

Another watch-win: the American Idol series finale last night. Everyone that’s ever been on the show before came back and it was pretty epic. However, #tears… for obvious reasons.

WEAR:
The coolest and comfiest distressed boyfriend jeans that I’ve ever bought! And guess what?! They are ONLY $58!!!!! Yes, $58!!!!! I still can’t believe I found such a steal! To be honest, I didn’t even look at the price tag when I tried them on so the fact that they were so inexpensive was the icing on the cake. Anyways, I’ve worn them SO much already, from going out with a pair of black basic heels to during the day with a cute pair of sporty slip-ons… they are perfection and I am obsessed!! Shop there here.

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Any fun plans this weekend? Do tell in the comments!