Weekend Find: Camera Earrings

Have you ever come across something you just had to have, but didn’t know existed until the very moment you saw it?  Ya, well that happens to me all the time… just ask my hubby!  So this weekend I came across these adorable Lauren Conrad Silver Tone Camera Earrings at KHOL'S and I just had to have them.  I almost bought them in every color available (40% off = $7.20 each), but decided on gray and mint green.  They’re currently sold out online, but available in-store for all you camera jewelry lovers out there!

Walmart, OSH, HomeGoods & The Container Store

What do all these stores have in common, you ask?! Well, I just found out they will all be opening new stores in the South Bay this year. I'm so excited, I just had to share the news with all my local friends and followers! Below are a few details and dates, please try to contain your excitement... Just kidding, get excited!
 

will be located where the former Mervyns store was located, on Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance. It is projected to open in late summer 2012.

will be located where the former Kmart store was located, on Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance. They may also be adding a grocery store to this location. September openings are planned for OSH and HomeGoods.
 

 

will be located where the former   Borders Book Store was, located in Plaza El Segundo. Grand Opening will be on June 16th, 2012.

Long Beach Antique Market

Event Held 3rd Sunday of Every Month

Long Beach Veterans Stadium

4901 E. Conant Street

Long Beach, CA 90808

 www.longbeachantiquemarket.com

TARGET: Converse, Genuine Kids from OshKosh & Circo

I love that JD has outgrown 24 month clothing and as is now moving on to 2T-3T because there is so much more cute clothing to choose from! Last night we made our weekly trip to Target and found some super cute shoes and clothing for JD at some really great prices. Some of the items below were actually on clearance, so we only paid a few dollars for them and the Dino Converse were on sale for $25.99!

Toddler Boys' Converse Dino

Circo Toddler Boys' Robot Sock

Circo Toddler Boys' Dinosaur Sock

Genuine Kids from OshKosh Toddler Boys' Cable Hat

Genuine Kids from OshKosh Toddler Boys' Striped Tee 

Circo Toddler Boys' Dinosaur Tee

Genuine Kids from OshKosh Toddler Boys' Thermal Top

Most of these items can be found In-Store at Target and online at Target.com.

Frosted Cupcakery

Since we were in Long Beach Friday evening at the pumpkin patch, we decided to stop by a cupcake shop in Belmont Shores called Frosted Cupcakery and treat Gaby my sister in law to a birthday cupcake. Gaby loves cupcakes and we are always looking for new cupcake shops to visit. This shop is extremely cute and the staff was so sweet. The cupcakes were absolutely delicious, even hubby agreed that their red velvet was really good! Frosted is also open late (until 9:00 p.m.) everyday, which is perfect for a late night cupcake craving!

How Do Dinosaurs...

JD really loves dinosaurs, then again what 2 year old boy doesn't! JD loves visiting the Natural History Museum to see dinos, playing with all his dinosaur toys and he absolutely loves dinosaur books. I recently came across this cute dino book called How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague. This book is so funny, while also being educational and JD makes me read it over and over again. What I didn't know is that this book is actually just one in a series. Here are a few more in the series that I may need to add to JD's collection!

Circus Inspired Toys at IKEA

I'm a huge fan of IKEA and I'm always in awe of the super cute and inexpensive designs that I come across on my monthly (sometimes weekly) visits! Last week I stopped by the children's department of IKEA and came across their new line of circus inspired toys. Most of them are so new I couldn't even find them online, but I assure if you stop by your local IKEA you will not be disappointed. These toys are not only a great addition to a circus or carnival inspired party, but a great addition to any child's toy collection!

CIRKUSTÄLT Children's tent

$19.99

SAGOSTEN 
Elephant Air Pillow

$24.99

LEKA CIRKUS

Rattle, assorted designs

$3.99

LEKA CIRKUS

Mobile

$9.99

Craigslist: IKEA Storage Bench

Have I mentioned how much I love Craigslist! For a couple of weeks now I've been searching high and low for a cute storage bench to place under a window between our dining room and the door that leads out to our back patio (a place to store shoes and JD's random living room toys). Yesterday I finally decided I was just going to build one, but made one last attempt to find a reasonably priced one on Craigslist. I came across a listing for an IKEA storage bench for $25 and although for that price I didn’t think it would be what I was looking for I clicked on the link anyways. I was pleasantly surprised. Needless to say I wound up getting it and I wanted to thank my wonderful daddy for picking it up for me. Now I just need to find some pretty fabric to cover the cushion seat. Isn’t it so cute!

IKEA White Storage Bench

(Discontinued)

Retail: $120.00

I paid: $25.00

KidSwitch

Now that JD has his big boy room, we also wanted to give him a little more independence and the ability to come in an out of his room as he pleases! We recently purchased this KidSwitch glow in the dark light switch extender and I have to admit it has been one of the coolest little gadgets we have ever purchased. JD loves the fact that he can turn his light on and off all by himself, we no longer have to turn it on for him and it's also helping us teach him how to be responsible. This gadget is inexpensive, super easy to install and works with almost every type of switch plate!

KidSwitch allows kids to SAFELY reach and operate room lights! No more worry about falling off toys. Parents don't have to constantly turn lights on and off for the kids. Kids learn at an early age how to turn the lights OFF when they leave the room! Very good for the wallet and the environment!