Happy Memorial Day + Promo Code for BOWS!

I hope you all had an amazing Memorial Day weekend, and took time out to reflect on the real reason we are able to have this Holiday...In thanks for the ultimate sacrifice the men and women of our Military have made in exchange for the freedom that is given to all Americans.  Without these brave men and women, we would have nothing like we do to today...so please remember that!  If there is one thing I am, it is Patriotic.  The sight of American flags, and red, white, and blue gets me teary eyed with happiness and so thankful to live in such an amazing country.  It also makes me want to jam out to Zac Brown and Toby Keith music all day, drink beer, BBQ, wear my stars and stripes, and sit on the patio reflecting on how lucky we are to be American.  Regardless of if it is Memorial Day, or just another day... always stop to thank the Military service members you see and say "thank you."  It is, after all, these people who work and dedicate their lives to protect your freedoms.

Of course, Memorial Day also holds a special place in my heart, because my honey has been deployed 4 times, and served almost 10 years in the Marine Corps and just recently got out to start his civilian career.  I tell him I am thankful for him each and everyday...

We spent our Memorial Day weekend doing home projects- Lee built a headboard for our bed that I found on Pinterest (I will show you in a future post), and I re-did Ledoux's room, also from Pinterest.  How often do you actually get around to doing even one Pinterest project?  Much less two!  Wahoo!  Chalk that up to a successful weekend!  We also spent time outside, in the pool, and taking in the gorgeous weather before it gets ridiculously hot outside. It only got to 95 degrees or so (Gesh, that seems so hot...but it didn't seem like it at all!) Now that Memorial Day has passed, my sights are set on my most favorite Holiday...the 4th of July! My Pinterest is busting at the seems with ideas on how to celebrate every day for the next month and a half... so excited! I also found some awesome ideas for the daddy's of the world for Father's Day that I am going to share in my next blog post, so stay tuned!

Don't forget to check out my Etsy store for special 4th of July deals- 20% using promo code "America".  Check back in the next few days for a special line of baby boy bow ties, and baby head wraps!

Have a great (short) work week, friends!

Memorial Day baby style!

Ledoux's swimsuit here

There are few things in this world I love more than being an American... if you know me, you know that my love for our country and those who serve in our Military is unwavering.  Perhaps it is because my husband, brother, and countless extended family have served in our Military, or simply because I value everything that freedom and our country stand for.  Regardless, Memorial Day through the 4th of July is one of my favorite times of the year!  It is a time when people proudly display American flags (even though they should do this everyday...), wear their most patriotic of clothing, and celebrate the warmer weather with beers, barbecues, and friends.  What is not to love?


With the kick off of one of my favorite seasons, I have been scouring stores to find the best Americana gear for Ledoux.  I am no longer willing to pay full price for baby clothes (in most cases), because my baby has went from 6 month clothes to now wearing 12-18 month sizes in the last month (can we say growth spurt!?) All of the 9 month clothes are still in her drawers, tags attached, because they already don't fit... and have never been worn.  So, I am searching for good deals since she will grow out of them all so fast- and there are some great deals right now!  The closer we get to Memorial Day and 4th of July, the harder it will be to find cute stuff, so stock up now!  Here is what i found (and bonus: its all on sale!)

 

 
1.) American Floppy Beach Hat here
2.) Girls sunglasses here
3.) Denim ruffle bottoms here (and on sale for $7!)
4.) Navy stars shorts here
5.) Summer Dress here
6.) Red/White/Blue romper here
7.) Cowboy Hat here
8.) Flag Tee Shirt here
9.) Navy stars button down shirt here
10.) Hero shorts here
11.) Flag onesie here (only $3.50!)
12.) Sandals here (Only $2.75!)

So there you have it my friends!  Stock up this weekend on some great buys and show your American pride!  'Tis the season!  I will leave you with a quote from one of my FAVE songs of the season- Made in America by Toby Keith... "He loves his wife, shes that wife that decorates on the 4th of July, but says everyday is Independence Day..."  Totally me.  Totally.  Happy Friday!

Ledoux's top here      Headband here