DISCOUNTS: CYBER MONDAY SHOPPING

Happy Cyber Monday, Everyone!

I hope you all had a relaxing holiday weekend, mine was lovely, minus a few unexpected, sad occurrences, which I will talk about later this week.

That said, it's the Monday after Thanksgiving and that means it is savings time! Yay!  I put together a list of wonderful online savings and promo codes to help you dive into your holiday shopping without breaking the bank! :)

Happy Shopping, and remember it is okay to treat yourself, too!  If you know of any additional great deals, please leave them in the comments below!

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Alloy

40% Off Entire Order + FREE Shipping

code: 40CYBER

Anthropologie

FREE Shipping On ANY Order

code: ONEDAY

ASOS

30% Off Entire Order

code: GIMMEMORE

Banana Republic

40% Off Entire Order

code: CYBER

Bath & Body Works

25% OFF Entire Order

code: HAPPYMONDAY

Body Central

30% Off Entire Order + FREE Shipping

code: CYBER

CAMI NYC

25% OFF + FREE Shipping

code: none needed

Cherry Culture

FREE Worldwide Shipping on $50

code: WWFS13

Delia*s

40% Off Entire Order + FREE Shipping

code: INDULGE

E.L.F.
50% Off Entire Order
code: CYBER50

GAP

40% Off Entire Order

code: CYBER

Kohl's

20% Off Entire Order + FREE Shipping

code: CYBERSAVE

Macy's 

15% Off + FREE Shipping on $75

code: CYBER

LuLu's 

40% Off Sale Items

code: CYBER40

Old Navy

30% Off Entire Order

code: CYBER

Pottery Barn

FREE Shipping

code: FREESHIP

Spotted Moth

30% Off Entire Order

code: blackspots

UrbanOg

30% Off Entire Order

code: CYBER13

Urban Outfitters

$15 Off $75 / $25 Off $100 / $50 Off $150 + FREE Shipping

code: none needed

Victoria's Secret
 FREE Shipping on $50 + $30 Off $150
code: FREE50 / 30OFF150

Wet Seal

50% Off Entire Order

code: none needed

SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE AND ADVENTURE QUOTES

Happy Saturday, Lovelies!
Hope you are enjoying what is left of the holiday weekend and that you had a yummy Thanksgiving!  
I'm heading to upstate New York on a road trip, oh how I love a road trip, this afternoon and am looking forward to exploring a new area of the state.  
Then, it's a tree decorating party tomorrow with friends, which I'm excited about, too! Yay!
I pulled a few light hearted quotes for you this weekend and hope they inspire and make your heart smile! :)

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LIFE: I AM THANKFUL FOR . . .

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

I hope those of you celebrating are enjoying it with family, friends and/or those who simply fill your heart with joy!

Rosi, with whom I work, was so sweet to invite me and my parents to celebrate Thanksgiving at her place with all of her friends. 

We already had plans to go to our friend's restaurant in the city for a special celebration he is hosting, but I love how this holiday brings everyone together as a family, whether you are or not! ❤ 

In honor of Thanksgiving aka Turkey Day, I thought I would post a few of the things I am thankful for right now in my life.  

I have always known how fortunate I am in life, but it is days like today that remind me to take a moment and truly appreciate things and life, even the small moments, and tell those I care about how much I love them.

For what are you thankful?  Let me know in the comments below! :)

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My extraordinary family who has been a wonderful, ongoing example of what love, support, patience and guidance truly is.

My role as aunt to 3 adorable and incredible nephews who inspire me to be a better person.

Childhood friends, who have never change, and with whom I've grown closer to than I thought possible since all being back in the same area for the first time since high school.

Trying new things this year to create my own opportunity and possibility.

Volunteering with 2nd graders in Harlem who have reminded me how fortunate I am and warmed my heart in unexpected moments.

Christmas music, which I can begin playing tomorrow, and this song that will be heard on repeat.

Peppermint mochas from Starbucks, they bring a little joyful treat in a cup.

Twinkle lights, which glow during the holidays and simply make me happy.

Kenny, our maintenance man and garbage guy, with whom I shared a lovely conversation yesterday, after passing him in the hallway heading to do laundry, he left me inspired. 

New York City, which will always hold a piece of my heart no matter how short or long a time I stay, it strengthens and teaches me daily, and keeps things real through all the ups and downs.

Hope, something I'm feeling more of lately, while remembering to enjoy and live in the moment.

PICTURE SHOW: A FALL DAY IN NEW PALTZ PART 2 - OUR CANDID ADVENTURES

A couple weeks ago, I shared some pictures from my charming road trip to the enchanting town of New Paltz, NY to discover a little fall upstate, a place I had never heard of or visited prior.

Today, I have part 2 of our adventure, which consists of more candid shots from the day.  All captured on my friend Miss Jenny's camera by her or Christopher who joined us for the day.

I truly look forward to visiting the town again and all the wonderful, warming and welcoming people who live there.  If you ever find yourself upstate, I think you'd enjoy a stroll through it as well.

For those of you who enjoy wine, like I do, there are a number of little wineries in the area.  I would love to go back and do some wine tastings to further experience the wonder of the area!

Side note, I now fully see how I got the nickname Kermie, after Kermit-the-Frog whom I adore.  It seems I often get captured in mid laugh and with open mouthed smiles, just like Kermit! ;)

Enjoy, and for those of you in the US, I hope you and your family and friends have a safe and very Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! :)

(Images taken by Miss Jenny and Master Christopher Chang in New Paltz, NY.)

PICTURE SHOW: PERSONAL FAMILY SLIDES FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY'S FUNERAL

Happy Monday, Blogland!

In my Life: Remembering John F. Kennedy blog post on Friday, the 50th Anniversary of his death, I mentioned that my dad was in Washington DC for his funeral.  

He was at Purdue University, getting his degree in Engineering, in Indiana when he decided to drive down to DC with friends the day after President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.

My dad found the slides of pictures he had taken from his funeral, which took place 50 years ago today on November 25, 1963, which he scanned and sent to the family, and I wanted to share them here for memory sake and as a little piece of history.

All images taken by father John Ehardt III on November 25, 1963 at JFK's funeral in Washington DC.