8.14.2015

Friday Favorites + a $100 Target Giftcard Giveaway

Today I am linking up with Friday Favorites!



Hosted by: Andrea, Erika & Narci
{ONE}
Birthdays are my FAVORITE!
Luke turned 3 on Sunday.
His birthday started off with his favorite...homemade buttermilk pancakes!
Then we headed to ride the steam trains & Merry Go Round!
Can't believe my baby is 3!!
We are having his party tomorrow, which leads me to my next favorite....

{TWO}
Throwing Parties is my favorite!
Today I will be busy prepping for the party.
It's a Firetruck theme for my Firetruck loving boy!
I have tons of ideas floating around in my head that I have planned for the party, here's hoping I can get them all done by tomorrow!

{THREE}
Speaking of birthdays & parties....cupcakes are my favorite!
Last Friday, I posted about the Cupcake Wars that I did with my kids.
I have links to TONS of cupcake recipes on that post, along with my newest Cupcake recipe...Salted Caramel Snickers Cupcakes!

Check out the recipes {HERE}

{FOUR}
Stitch Fixis my Favorite!  



My August Fix arrived yesterday! There was a new dress in it & it is perfect to wear on the 1st day of school!
It's like Christmas morning every month. I have been getting one every month since May 2014 (you don't have to do them every month, but I love getting them, so I chose the monthly option. :)
You don't have to do it every month, you can customize it to how you want it...every other month, every 2 months, every 3 months, etc.

When you sign up for Stitch Fix  , you link your Pinterest Boards to them so that know what styles you like. If you don't have Pinterest, that's okay because they also have a style questionaire for you to fill out & they have collages of outfits and you rate them on how you like them.
 Each Fix comes with 5 different items & it comes with a prepaid mailing envelope, so you can easily return the items you don't want.
You aren't obligated to keep any of it! I have kept at least 1 item each time, sometimes I keep 2 or 3.
It's fun!
  You can get started with  Stitch Fixtoday!
 {FIVE}
 Lake Tahoe is my favorite. The kids and I headed up last week. Kevin has a huge work project that he is working on until October & is working really long hours, so the kids and I decided to have a change of scenery & head up to Tahoe for one last summer trip!
On the drive up, we stopped at my FAVORITE fruit stand for a fresh Apple pie! YUM!
Ikeadas is the best! If you live in Nor Cal, their pies are amazing!
Going to the Lake & playing in the water & sand is favorite for all 3 of my kids.
  Char-Pit is our favorite place to get Chocolate Dipped Cones in Tahoe!
 Running 5 miles along the Truckee River Trail pushing Luke in the jogging stroller (at 6000 feet elevation) was NOT my favorite, but the views were gorgeous!
We also had fun exploring Squaw Valley:
 And, Squaw Village:
Making Cinnamon Rolls on a chilly Tahoe morning is my favorite!
It was a fun last Summer hoorah in Tahoe!

{SIX}
Acute Care is my favorite!
Did you know that August is Acute Care month for Rodan + Fields?
This product is amazing and softens the expression lines so you can still talk, move your face and smile when you want to. 
 Acute Care is available in the US and now Canada!!!

  To celebrate I'm offering 1 FREE BOX of Acute Care to anyone in the US or Canada who joins me in business today! It's a $220 value! Have you been curious and wondering what's involved? Let's chat, no pressure. I'll answer all of your questions. NOW is definitely a great moment for you and for this company!
For all new Preferred Customers this month, you get $20 cash back, 10% off your order, Free shipping AND you can get Acute Care for the consultant cost ($165). Plus, for all current and new Preferred Customers, if you order Aucte Care, you will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE box of Acute Care!
Amazing deal!!!
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It's an answer to getting amazing results WITHOUT an injectable filler! Acute Care melts hyaluronic acid (the same ingredient in many injectable fillers) into our wrinkles while we sleep. It doesn't get any easier than that folks...we're asleep!
Forbes recognized it as a game changer, labeling it one of 2014's Most Innovative Beauty Products!!! It's a patch (a lot like a band-aid). You wear them 3x a week at night while you sleep for 4 weeks & results last 3-4 months!
Message me to place an order or if you have questions!
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{SEVEN}
Earlier this week, my older sister and I took the girls to a Giants game.
The Giants are our favorite!
So are the views at the stadium. I may be biased....but we have the greatest baseball stadium :)
Look at those views!
Whenever I go to a Giants game, I have my FAVORITE....a California version of a Philly Cheesesteak....with sweet & hot peppers. SO good!
We had such a fun time at the game & the girls can't wait to go back again!

{EIGHT}
Backpacks & lunch boxes from Pottery Barn Kids are my favorite!
Kate had one for 1st & 2nd grade, but needed a new one for this year.
Here is what she picked out:
Here is Claire's:
They are part of THIS collection.
Both girls got a large size backpack, the classic lunch box & a matching waterbottle.
The collection is on sale for 20% off right now!

{NINE}
Early girl tomatoes are my favorite!
I am getting a nice harvest from my garden right now.
 Look at that red color!!!!
YUM!
 {TEN}
Target is my Favorite.
Target was (is?) my happy place.
Then I had kids and going to Target with 3 kids is not so fun.
Know what is fun?
 Giving away a $100 Target Gift Card to one of YOU!

What would you buy with a $100 Target Gift Card?
I would use it for Back to School shopping & for classroom supplies!
To enter, use the Rafflecopter below!
Giveaway ends next Friday, August 21st!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

149 comments:

  1. I love that 3 balloon!! Where did you find it?! My guy is turning 3 next month and he's totally into firetrucks too!! So cute!

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  2. New workout clothes.... I am trying. To get weight off post baby number 2 and your running pic inspired me!

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  3. I've heard so much about stitch fix. Thinking about trying!

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  4. Some new Back to School clothes for the fam 😊

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  5. I love Target! I would buy back to school clothes for my daughter. :)

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  6. I love Target too! I could spend half of my day looking around and spending too much.

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  7. I would buy school supplies and clothes

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  8. Target is my favorite too! I would buy fall clothes for the girls.

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  9. I am a teacher so I would definitely use it for classroom supplies.

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  10. Thank you for the chance! I love Target

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  11. Seriously, you need to make a blog post telling me how you do everything that you do. I can't even do a quarter of what you do. Spill your secrets, please!!!!

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  12. Copy paper is at a premium at our school. I would buy a few cases for donations.

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  13. I love love love Target! If I won the card, I'd probably by supplies for my classroom. ...because school supplies = awesomeness :)

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  14. I want a caddy that I saw to create a "homework station" for the table with school supplies. That and I've been eyeballing some notebooks. And of course other random things I don't need 😉 My rafflecopter was 345, fingers crossed! ☺️

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  15. I would love a new post-baby wardrobe!

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  16. I love Target. I love to use my garden fresh tomatoes to make a sandwich with toasted bread, mayo, and cojack cheese.

    Middle School Math Rules

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  17. Those backpacks are pretty! I still need to finish our back to school shopping.

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  18. Love visiting San Francisco! We actually have a pic of AT&T park very similar to yours at night like that, nice!

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  19. That cheesesteak with the sweet peppers looks/sounds AMAZING! My fiance is from Oakland and his mom is a huge Giants fan. I'm going to have to have him take me to a game some time just for that!! Ha!

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  20. I can't wait to see all the details from Luke's birthday party! I need to go make those cupcakes right now, they sound and look delicious!

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  21. I love Target too!
    scfrank02@yahoo.com

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  22. Can't wait to see what you do for Luke's party -- I'm always amazed. And seriously, this Target gift card would be amazing to help me clothe my post-baby bod. This mommy needs HELP!

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  23. I would buy school supplies for my 5th grade students!

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  24. Being that Target is also my happy place I'd spend a little bit in each department :)

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  25. Maybe some new Fall clothes for myself!

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  26. I go to Target at least twice a week... thanks for the chance to win

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  27. Ikedas is the best! I love their salad dressing too....

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  28. I hope Luke has the best birthday party! Yay for last hurrahs!

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  29. We are getting lots of tomatoes right now as well, so fun to grow. Thanks for the chance. Following on Bloglovin as https://www.bloglovin.com/people/lisabrown-1344076

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  30. Those cupcakes look amaaaazing. And as for Target... I'm all about the fall fashion right now!

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  31. Great giveaway! Would use that gift card for additional school items/clothes. Have a great weekend!

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  32. I would use the gift card to buy school supplies and fall clothes for my daughter!

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  33. School supplies for the kids. Love Target!

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  34. School supplies for the kids. Love Target!

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  35. We love Target! Thanks for the chance!

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  36. Love, love, love target too!,,, can't sit to see the birthday pics! Happy weekend!!!

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  37. Target is a favorite! Both my kids have birthdays in the coming weeks, so I would spend the gift card on party supplies!

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  38. Fun! And happy birthday to your little man!

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  39. Love the Pottery Barn Kids backpacks too! Hope Luke has a great party. If I won the gift card, I would buy some school supplies and things for Maddie's new room!

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  40. Okay those tomatoes look SO GOOD!!!!!!!! I would love to get me some fall shoes at Target.

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  41. Congrats on those tomatoes! They look so delish. :)

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  42. Have a blast at Luke's party today. You have such a fun life!

    Hugs,
    Trisha

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  43. Love Target and love your blog! Thanks for the chance to win. xo

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  44. Love Target & your blog! We would use the gift card for baby gear for our surprise #3 on the way!

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  45. I love shopping at Target for the new school year.

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  46. We are going to Tahoe next week- I will have to find the pie place! :) I would buy new school supplies at Target as well!

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  47. My kids ❤️ The Steam 🚂 too!

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  48. Thanks for the chance to win! I'd love to buy more workout wear and sweatshirts, leggings, and jackets for the kids in the fall/winter.

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  49. I am a new teacher, so I would definitely use the gift card to buy organizational things for my classroom!!

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  50. I would use it for a back-to-school surprise for my two little boys!!

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  52. I am a preschool teacher in a small town in Idaho and would love to buy a few more things for my school year. Thanks for the chance to win! YAY!!

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  53. Yeah the palm trees are a nice touch, but PNC Park is Pittsburgh is actually the best ballpark:)

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  54. Ooh, love Target! I am deeply into planning my daughter's first birthday party so would definitely put the money toward party supplies :)

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  55. I would pick up some cute fall outfits for my two little ones. Thanks for a fun giveaway!

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  56. I would definitely get my grandkids some goodies with the gift card if I won. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  57. oooh I can think of so many things to spend $100 on at Target!

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  58. Some back to school clothes for me :)

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  59. I LOVE Tahoe!!! I have such fond memories of going there when I was little with my family. Now I live in Southern California, but I'd love to take a road trip up and let me son experience the beauty that is Tahoe! So gorgeous!

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  60. I love Cinnamon Rolls ! I would use this gift card for back to school shopping.

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  61. Is it wrong that I'm thinking about Christmas already? :)

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  62. I'm heading back to school August 24. Not ready for summer to end. That Target card would definitely come in handy for my classroom supplies.

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  63. I love target, I find myself there way too much! I have gone 5 out of the last 6 days!

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  64. I can't believe it's already back to school time! Love the pottery barn packs

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  65. We get back to school supplies and clothes!

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  66. I've got my eye on a chair at Target but can't make myself spend the money. A Target GC would soften the blow to my budget.

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  67. I would also use the Target giftcard on school supplies for my classroom. And maybe some cute new boots :)

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  68. I love cinnamon rolls so much. I just wish I made them more often!!

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  69. I love Target. Their online shopping is really good, if you haven't tried it, check it out!

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  70. I love Target. Their online shopping is really good, if you haven't tried it, check it out!

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  71. I love shopping at Target especially for Christmas gifts for the kids they have a HUGE selection of all the toys on my sons wish list!

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  72. I am ALWAYS at Target. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

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  73. I would definitely use it for Back to School shopping!

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  74. If I won, I would use the card to buy food and new plates.

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  75. I love Target! They have so many cute clothes!

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  76. It seems like yesterday we were enjoying " the daily Luke" on instagram! Can't believe he's three already!

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  77. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!!

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  78. Target is my happy place! My oldest girls are 13 and 11 and going there with the two of them is so fun now because they don't whine for stuff and they are such pleasant company. We grab something from Starbucks and wander aimlessly....perfection!

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  79. I love Target! I would buy things for our new house!

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  80. I was actually at Target five of seven days last week! I would buy things for the kids most likely!

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  81. Love Target and always end up spending $100 extra anyway!

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  82. Love Target - I'd buy some new shoes and workout gear for myself!

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  83. I would use it to buy some new fall clothes for me and my daughter!!

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  84. I would buy clothing, maybe some shoes and home decor! Oh wait, I think I need $200! ;)

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  85. I could use 100.00 Target gift card. Truthfully, I would give it to my daughter's teacher, for classroom supplies. Her school is low on funding this year. They can use all the help they can get.

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  86. I would use the card to buy birthday gifts for my girls, we have 3 bdays in one week coming up soon

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  87. I would buy clothes for me and the kids and maybe something for the house!

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  88. Is it possible to go in to target and spend any less than $100?? I'm pretty sure that's never happened to anyone! :)

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  89. I'm pretty sure it would take me one minute to spend that gift card!

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  90. $100 at target is like $1 in any other store! I always spend way more than I want when I enter! I would purchase fall clothes for the girls and maybe a thing or two for myself ;)

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  91. I would probably buy new maternity clothes...or if I wait a few weeks- post-maternity clothes!

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  92. I love Target. I would spend the $100 on school supplies for my classroom. That apple pie looks heavenly!

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  93. I love Target and I love your blog! Thank you for all the time you take out to share your life with all of us :)

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    1. I would spend the gift card on back to school stuff for my high schoolers!

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  94. That Apple Pie looks so delicious! :) Also, I would love to spend $100 on a few last minute school supplies :) Thank you for fun giveaway!

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  95. Woo we love Target- thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. I would spend the gift card on back to school supplies for my dorm!

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  97. Love target for everything!!

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  98. Love target! I would use the gift card for dorm room supplies!

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  99. I would use the gift card for dorm room supplies!

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  100. shaunie - I would use it to buy backpacks and school supplies

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  101. I would use it to buy some fall clothes for my 3 daughters!

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  102. i love target, i would love to use this to stock up on household supplies

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  103. I would use the gift card to buy my kids some fall clothes...and maybe some for me too. ;D

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  104. I would love to get some new clothes for fall & a good book!

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  105. It would be perfect timing to use for my 3 year old daughter's birthday. :)

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  106. i would use this for some more back to school clothes my son needs

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  107. I can drop $100 at Target so easily! With this gift card, I'd get back to school shoes for my daughters.

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  108. Honestly, I'd use it to buy myself some clothes for back to school (I teach kindergarten). Every time I go in to target, I buy my two kids clothes but never get a chance to try on and restock my own closet!

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  109. Target is the best! I'd probably buy some work pants for myself and some cute fall clothes for the kids!

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  110. LOVE Target! (Sans kids of course) But I would certainly spend the gift card on my little cuties!

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  111. Target is my 2nd home! fun giveaway!

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  112. Love Target! I would use it to buy some new house items to freshen up my house.

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  113. I love all the recipes you post! I'm planning on making your tortellini pasta salad this week!

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  114. I always look forward to your Friday favorites! Great pix.

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  115. I love getting Early Girl tomatoes from my garden too! They are so full of flavor!

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  116. Just popping over from your post about Luke's birthday party! You did such a great job and are a very talented mama! :-)

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  117. I love Target!!! :) Thanks for the chance!

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  118. I love Target!!! :) Thanks for the chance!

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  119. I love Target for back to school and dorm room supplies!

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  120. Love the Pottery Barn sacks! Xavier starts preschool next week and as of right now he doesn't need one :( They supply everything...even lunch!

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  121. I've always wanted to visit Lake Tahoe - maybe next summer

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  122. As usual, love your favorite Friday posts. Thank you for the target gift card opportunity.

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  123. I would use it on party supplies for my daughter

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  124. Target is the best store~ What a generous giveaway

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  125. We love Target. Now we even have food there and can do all our grocery shopping. It's like a one stop shopping trip. My grandsons all love the toy section. Me, I love the houseware section or the clothes.

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  126. Love scoring office supply deals during back to school season!

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