Favorite Finds

This weekend, my bestie, Amanda, and I are hosting a Favorite Things Party.

Each guest was asked to bring multiple of her favorite thing 

(within a specified value range) to then exchange with others.

In honor of our party today, here are a few of my favorite things (on the web):

Ebates: This website has truly been a a game changer for me.

If you are an online shopper, you've got to get yourself an Ebates account.

This website gives you cash back on your online purchases. 

They search the current deals of hundreds of stores, but what I love the most is they 

offer you a percentage of your online purchase back in cash.

Y'all, I have made over $200 in cash back since I signed up.

That is on all things I would have purchased regardless of the cash back opportunity.

Trust me on this one.

I am loving this photographer's modern rendition of 17th century Dutch portraits.

The lighting and compositions are perfect,

but the mundane objects on his daughter's head caught me off guard.

I am determined to save up my money and purchase this print.

Richard Sullivan and I both attended Ballard High School

(I believe only a year apart too.)

He is a TALENTED local watercolorist who mostly paints portraits, 

specifically baseball players. 

(He was a professional baseball player himself.)

I pretty much stalk all of his work.

Another splurge I am saving up for... these earrings. 

Tassel earrings got me like.... (insert heart-eyed emoji)!

Friday's Favorites

Since we have moved, I have done more online shopping

than in-store shopping…. like waaaaay more!

We are much closer to our work places,

and, in general, life has become much more convenient since the move.

However, shopping is sort of a pain in the rear 

because truly no stores are close 

(which I understand is a completely relative statement).

So, I have done a lot more online shopping.

I definitely need to be mindful of our account's balance,

as it is rather easy to keep entering our card number and hitting "purchase"

Without having something immediate to show for it,

I just want to open a new tab on my internet browser and

start searching for my next want and/or need.

But, one good thing that has come out of all this online shopping

is the cash back I have received from Ebates.com.

Whenever I go to shop online, 

I first check to see if Ebates.com is offering cash back for that store.

Almost always they are.

This is how it works.

You search for the store and then click the link they give you before shopping.

They will automatically calculate your cash back,

and at designated times throughout the year will cut you a check 

for your cash back.
Simple as that.

I have received a check for a little over $20 since joining

and am about to get $40 in the mail at the end of the month.

I really can't believe how easy it is.

There are no fees applied, 

it is literally just cash back on online purchases I was making anyway.

This might be encouraging my growing online shopping habit,
 but it is definitely a favorite find of mine and helps to put a few more dollars back in the bank.

Check it out here!

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Another favorite of mine HAS to be this eyeliner!

I have it in black and it is my lifesaver.

For whatever reason, 

by the end of most schools days I look like a raccoon 

that has been through a traumatic life event and has been crying all day. 

My eyeliner literally goes EVERYWHERE -- below my eyes, around my eyes, down my cheeks!

It is awful and embarrassing.

I finally decided to hit up Target and just splurge on several eyeliners that promised to be long lasting

and this bad boy has proven true!

I am obsessed.

Friday's Favorites

I was supposed to pack up the car and drive 8+ hours to Richmond, VA
today after school

to spend the long weekend with one of my besties, Kelly,

and all of her besties to celebrate her 30th birthday!
Sadly, a family emergency is causing the weekend to be postponed.

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This list of Friday Faves is in her honor.

She is a lady of classic black, animal print, and loves a punch of neon.

Oh, and that girl can wear her a statement necklace! 

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Happy birthday, Kelly!

All of these things remind me of you:

This would be the absolute PERFECT birthday gift for her.

Why did I not find it until now!?

Neon. Monogram. Duh.

I mean, how fun is this necklace!?!

And this one… I die. For $6!!! Give it to me!

Kelly is responsible for my love of all things Jack.

And, now I am absolutely obsessed with these, these, these, 

and these (they are totally NOHS colors).

One can never have too many Jack Rogers, right?

Friday's Favorites

This adorable list of dorm room essentials makes me almost wish to be a freshman again.

Almost being the operative word here.

(I was a homesick fool that first year of college.)

But, seriously, dorm room decor is above and beyond 

what it was ten years ago!

Rugs, throw pillows, sheep skins.

Amaze-balls.

And how clever is this?!
I might put that idea to use in my classroom,
or heck, even in our new home
instead of paying for expensive frames.

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These earrings make me salivate (even if they are clip-ons) every time I see them,

but that price tag makes my eyes water and heart palpitate … but not in the good way.

Here are a few similar options (although not nearly as drool-worthy)

 that don't quite knock the wind out of my budget.

I love how bright these and these are.

These emerald beauties aren't beaded but they do make a statement.

And, here you can rent the originals for a fraction of the cost.

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Also, I am dying over this pineapple lamp.

I found it on Pinterest but when I clicked through to the original source (Zara)

it was no longer available.

Pier 1 has a cute option and so does Walmart surprisingly.