Getting on the Bloglovin' Train

Finally got myself up to speed with Bloglovin'. Since Google Reader is going away in July (?) I wanted to make sure to import all my favorite blogs into a Bloglovin' reader. Honestly, it was SO easy! And quick. I wish I had been using Bloglovin' sooner.

The website is great, I like it BETTER than Google Reader. There is an app for my iPhone. I get daily emails with all my fav blogs most recent posts (you can opt out if this annoys you). Next on my list...an iPad app. Because that would be all around perfection.

All in all, I was annoyed about the transition, I mean I despise change. BUT I think it's actually a lot better AND I will keep up with my favorite reads better as well.

Win, win situation.

So if you would be so kind to update your records and follow my via Bloglovin that would be fabulous!

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If you would like to read on more about Bloglovn' and some tutorials check out this blog.  It's a great read if you are new to this site, I was happy I stumbled across it :)

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Stripes, Brights & Prints

It's officially spring, and even though I just turned the heat up in my house I am going forward with the mentality, warmth will eventually come! I have high hopes!

Here are just a few things on my radar for wants this spring while doing my weekly Internet browsing. I am loving the patterns and colors that are flooding the Internet and stores this season.

Stripes, Brights, & Prints, I want you all! (specifically watercolor prints!) 

Kiki La Rue, J Crew Factory, Ruche

What are you eyeing for spring? Any good finds you've come across? I am loving dresses a lot this year, and hoping to incorporate more into my wardrobe. And blouses...I kinda can't get enough of blouses!

It's OK Thursday

I haven't done one of these posts in a while (or so it feels that way).  But I could use it this week, that's for sure.

Linking of up with some of my favorites

It's OK.....

....to be on a budget...and dream about going on a shopping spree every single night!
....to potentially be going back to work full time, even if that means time away from my little man, it will help benefit our family.
....to hate my job even more thinking about working more hours at it
....to be striving for a new life and career while trying to work out the kinks in your current one
....to consider friends to be your family because they are there for you when you need them, family, not so much (I think I've even said this before on here)
....to be super excited for spring and the warm weather after this dreadful New England winter we have had!
....to not have polish on my toe nails right now. So terrible, and I HATE it, but I haven't had time!
....to still have all my Easter decor up even though Easter was last weekend
....to be already dreading Monday and it's not even the weekend yet!!

That's all I got this week. Truthful, honest, and it ain't always fun ones! But that's whats consuming my mind this week.

Back....

Back from another mini hiatus...I just keep taking them, huh?! Life is just that damn busy lately!

I wish I could say I was here...

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But I have actually been here...

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Clearly not blogging...just swamped with a never ending list of other crap being behind my computer all day everyday...

I have however been drafting up some posts that I have planned for this week so I am slowly getting back into the grind of this thing. Stay tuned...and thanks for sticking around :)

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to those who celebrate, and Happy Sunday to those who do not. Regardless of holiday it was just a beautiful weekend!

We had a low key Easter. Had some family over for a little brunch in the morning, and then spent the afternoon relaxing, just the 3 of us, my absolute most favorite way to spend everyday.

On Friday we attempted the annual Easter bunny pictures are the mall. No tears this year, which was great. But LOTS of curiosity. This picture is perfect, and really embodies everything that Baby J is as he creeps up on 16 months. My curious little explorer scoping out this white furry thing behind him :)

And can we reminisce for a second about how little my teeny, tiny, smiley, and round baby was last year! Baby J has grown up so much this past year, I almost can't believe it's only been 1 year. I love where he is at now, as he approached 16 months next week, but boy do I miss those real baby days! He was only 4 months here....time truly does fly...

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend celebrating in whatever way you did :)

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Mini Blog Sale - Spring Cleaning!

With the warm weather this weekend I started to go through my never ending closet that is always in need of a complete overhaul. I was weeding out stuff I haven't used in a while (or used at all). My plan is to post a handfull of items each week as I go through and clean up. Trying to save some money over here, pay off some bills, save for a camera upgrade, and create some more space in my ever-shrinking condo! I had great success with my last sale, so hopefully these items find themselves a new great home!

Here's the rules:

• Items sold as is. Will be noted if they are used or brand new. 
• Shipping will be included in all prices. 
• Email me at kimsolimini@gmail.com for whatever item you are interested in (or if you would like addtl pictures or have any questions. 
• All transactions completed through paypal. When ordering please include your paypal email address and shipping address. 

Easy enough, right?!

Coach Sunglasses - USED $25 includes shipping (black case behind glasses included) - SOLD

Skull Chiffon Scarves - Perfect for Spring! 

Black on White Brand new in packaging still sealed $10 shipped.

White on Black Opened packaging, threw it away but never worn $7 shipped. 

Brown on Cream Brand new in packaging still sealed $10 shipped.

Turquoise Bubble Necklace - Brand New Never Worn $10 Shipped - SOLD

2 of these Turquoise Bubble MINI Necklace - Brand New Never Worn $10 Shipped

(when I checked out when buying this I had qty 2 and didn't realize till I got my order! So stupid...and then I never wore either of them!) - SOLD

 

Target Purse (more of a purple than bright magenta here) Barely Used - $7 Shipped

Nail Polish Lot (12 Bottles) (I have duplicate of 1 color in this lot so technically 11 Different colors, 12 bottles) - Brand New (except I think 2 of them I used once)  $25 Shipped

Headband Lot (5 Headbands 1 Bonus Bangle)

(because shipping these seperately would be sill cost wise) All Brand New (some have tags attached) $15 Shipped

 

 I have two of these 1 Black and one is a blush/beige lace. I lost the picture of the beige one, but it is identical and included in the lot. 

 This is a tiffany blue/teal color. The color in this picture is not accurate. It's pretty much identical color to the one below

Bonus Bangle Brand New

 

Let me know if you have any questions! 

Words of Wisdom

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That's it. Just some words of emotion and inspiration at 10pm on a Sunday night.

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring has sprung... but not here in MA where we just got another foot of snow today. BUT, in the Target shoe department it is spring heaven!!

While the snow is falling I am longing for pastels, and brights for the spring/summer months (nice weather, will happen, right?!?). I have been online browsing a little more than usual, and Target has been one of my typical stops for online and in person browsing for sure.

Target is currently filled with SO much pretty colors, florals, stripes and warm weather great-ness! It makes it feel like the warm weather may actually happen.

These are my top 3 shoes for spring/summer at Target. All wedges, because I have always been and will always be a wedge-obsessed girl!

****Target is doing a buy one get one 1/2 off sale on shoes! So check these out now if you are interested!

Meet Patricia

Meet Marguerite

Meet Emilia

And really this is just a small piece of the awesome-ness Target has in stores right now. Check it out! You won't be sorry, but your bank account might :) 

It's still winter here for me for now. In the meantime I am going to keep buying sandals and new spring gear while patiently awaiting a warm and sunny forecast!

Balance.

Have I been on here lately? I think my last post was January. And guess what..today is March 1st! An impromptu February off from this place....

Want to know why? I have officially discovered I suck at finding balance in my life! Yup..there it is. Admitted...published for the world to see. It's a personal flaw, one I have been in denial of for quite sometime. But here it is...the LACK of balance in my life taking over.

Balance was a much easier task to fight before having the cutest little man ever enter my life. But let me tell you...my life/schedule/priorities/etc have still not come into focus since having him...15 months ago!

I've been out of balance for a while now, but then lets throw in the misery of winter in New England, the two feet of snow we got a couple of weeks ago, the fact that my household has been sick for a week now, and I am just flat out drained. We've had the stomach bug, the flu, and colds run through this house in the last 30 day. Not. Cool.

I am SLOWLY...getting back to me. With some hiccups in life through January/February, my goal (New Years Resolutions carried over!) is to get back on track. Back on track with my diet, schedule, life, keeping in touch with those I love, writing again, maybe attempting some exercise in there. Just everything. I need to step back, re-focus, and move on!

March is a big month over here. The hubs graduates from college (no more night school full time while working full time!! Yay!!). Spring will officially be here. The weather will slowly start to turn to warmer, the days will slowly start to stay lighter longer.

I am yearning for the refreshing feeling of Spring more so this year than ever in my life!

So Happy March 1st to anyone else out there who is dying for spring as much as me!! Let's hope you see more of me on here in the coming weeks :)