I wear boot cut jeans every day. Here are some pics of tops I own - how would you style them? Would you throw them away? I feel yucky and am so tired of it.
The navy top has leather trim and a zipper detail at the back in silver
Things you should know - I live in canada and shopping is over an hour away and I have limited stores. Being a big girl also limits me further - I do find things at old navy, gap, reitmans, rickis fit me well. Target clothes are always way too tight in the shoulders and too short in the torso I have never found anything there that fits right. We don't have Ann Taylor, loft, express, forever 21.
-I work with kids. I dress very casual all the time. If I can just elevate myself from frump to "cute soccer mom" status I would be thrilled. Nothing fancy or dressy but I want to look put together and like I actually care about myself.
-my budget is pretty small but I do spend probably $50-$75 on myself for clothes/accessories every 2 months. I know it's a small budget but i will take suggestions on any things you think I need to buy!
- I am fine with any suggestions or criticism you have as long as it's worded kindly. I know my wardrobe needs help so being told to throw things away or that they are ill fitting is fine with me! Any suggestions for a haircut are also welcome!
I will post more below with pics of what I have. Don't laugh too hard!
Haha it's 2 pairs of jeans, some lulu sweats, a handful of tshirts, some cardigans and 3 sweaters. I should try things on and take pics so you can all tell me what to throw away. What not to wear, proboards edition.
I do have a small but yet decent collection of scarves and jewelry though.
I am so not fashionable and clueless. You guys have been so helpful in the past - if I posted pics of some clothes and accessories I have would you help me to put outfits together? Or if I came up with some outfits tell me which scarf/ necklace/ etc I should wear? I always get it wrong.
I think it makes a difference if you cook a lot or not. When it was just two of us I ran the dishwasher daily. By the time you had breakfast dishes and then Glasses and coffee cups, and supper dishes the dishwasher was full. A couple of pots, serving bowls, spatula, cutting board, etc and I had filled half the dishwasher just making dinner.
They already have most is the items mentioned. They so like to entertain but have at least three sets of dishes already. We don't have Omaha steaks.
This is hard! I do like the idea of a cookbook stand! And the fancy salts is a great idea but she already has a drawer full. You guys are giving me at least something to go on though - thank you!
Any idea what to get them for Christmas? My budget is max $100. There are no cooking classes around here, at least not ones done by chefs. I can't afford a wine of the month club or something like that. They really like gadgets. For example, they have a julienne peeler. A grill stone for their barbque. A pancake griddle. A vitamix blender with a million attachments. A pasta maker.
I was thinking of the spiraler? That thing that makes noodles out of anything..like vegetables and stuff. But it's only $40 so I'd still need more to go with.
They also have a massive cookbook collection so I guess I could get some cookbooks but I don't even know what they already have. I got them the Pioneer Woman cookbooks in the past and they loved them because of all the photos.
I found one for $75 with some cartridges - is that a decent price?? She says it was only used a few times and is in perfect shape. I dont think this version is for sale anymore its a few years old.
I know I would use the heck out of it --just don't want to pay too much. I THINK it's a fair price...?? also, this is Canada so everything is priced higher.
I wish you guys were my clients. I was thrilled last year when I got a gift card that was more than $5! I can't imagine people giving me a weeks pay! I think I would fall over!
I am an in home provider. I have never once gotten a bonus. I do get small gift cards, or chocolates, or a Christmas ornament from about half my families. It is always very appreciated!
It feels better today a bit. The smell is gone - I scrubbed my garbage can and I think that was the problem - I do clean it often but it needed a good scrub.
The floor weird feeling is a bit better so I am pretty sure it's a buildup of wax of something. I rarely use the Murphy's but I be that's what it is.
My daycare bathroom has that boy bathroom smell. I clean it religiously I promise. I don't know if I just imagine it or what but i also feel lately like the floor in there is sticky.
I have linolium in there. It gets swept and mopped 5 times a week no lie. The hallway is the same flooring and feels fine but as soon as instep into the bathroom it is a sticky sensation faintly on my socks.
I think it has some sort of residue on it from something I cleaned with maybe? I usually just use bleach or vinegar but occasionally Murphy's oil soap too - does that leave a waxy buildup?
I am so frustrated I just cleaned every inch of that room early this morning and mopped with hot water and a few drops of dishsoap until my arms ached and it still feels weird. Drives me nuts I curl my toes when I walk in there.
I am really worried about clients thinking I don't clean!
How are you all having dinner with all these celebrities?? I want to have dinner with a celebrity! What am I doing wrong?
Or when you say you had dinner with them, do you mean you ate in the same restaurant and stared at them while you ate your food? Cause that is totally not "Having dinner with" a celebrity.
And if you are, in fact, having dinner with a celebrity, why are not not sharing the backstory?? Jealous peoples want to know!
We love old navy clothes for the girls - I bet half her wardrobe is Old navy- I get it on clearance with coupons and pay like $2 for a shirt!
I love their quality for clothes for the kids overall, just not the pjs.
For me, the clothes are crap quality so I have learned to only buy cheap basic t shirts or pieces that I expect to last one year - like super trendy pieces.
Maybe it was the pro to go and she just didn't show the bottom half...it looks close, but there were just shadows - no liners or blushers or brushes or anything.