Unboxing Cate & Chloe September Shades of Gray VIP Box

I love subscription boxes. I love being surprised with what is inside each month. Cate & Chloe is a subscription box that I have been truly enjoying because everything has been something I would personally wear, but I really love getting a little box that spoils me each month. I think sometimes as moms while we are busying taking care of everyone else, we forget to treat ourselves. I am excited to share Cate & Chloe's September Shades of Gray VIP Box to review.


To get you started with a subscription, you can select The Starter which is one Piece of new fashionable jewelry per month plus a free gift or you can choose Full VIP Status where you get 3 pieces per month plus a free gift, always free shipping. One you select you box, then you choose what type of jewelry you would like to receive (they no longer offer personalized jewelry boxes), but you can pretty much pick your style. Let me explain: They have the "Trend Setter" which can includes eye catching statement pieces & boho chic designs, "Modern Classics" for those who like to accessorize their life with beautiful elegant classic jewelry designs for day or night from the office to the red carpet, and then they have "Mix It Up" which includes a variety from both trendy and classic.

I chose the "Mix It Up". And here is what was in my box:

Getting Ready for Dragon*Con {Wordful Wednesday LINKY}

This year will mark my husband's and mine's 13 year going to Dragon*Con together. What is Dragon*Con? Only the Southeast's largest sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming convention. Yup, we have been going every year for over a decade and this will make my daughter's 5th and my son's 4th. We love the parade and the different panels. But I think my favorite part is dressing up and looking at everyone else's costumes as well. This year our costumes were sponsored by Oriental Trading.

Justice League Costume Ideas for Kids

Step2 Cars3 Ride Around Racer Giveaway, Ends 9/13



Step2 recently released NEW Disney Pixar© Cars 3™ toys and they are AWESOME! Miranda from Thrifty Nifty Mommy just had the chance to check out the Disney Pixar© Cars 3™ Ride Around Racer™ and she's got all the details on this new ride-on from Step2. Be sure to check out her full review to see Lightning McQueen in action! I'm teaming up with Thrifty Nifty Mommy and our friends at Step2 to give a Disney Pixar© Cars 3™ Ride Around Racer™ to one of you!

Tips for Finding the Perfect Family Vehicle

This conversation is sponsored by Cars.com. All opinions are my own.

At the end of last year we decided it was time to trade in our old mini van. We were having trouble with the air conditioning and the transmission was even starting to go out. It was a great vehicle, but the repairs would cost more than the car was worth. So we were on the hunt for the perfect family vehicle.


We have actually learned a lot along the way and I wanted to share some of my tips for finding the perfect family vehicle.

How to Save Money (When You're Not a Saver)

If you have been following my blog or following me on social media, then you know that I hate paying retail. This comes from a time when money was very tight because we went from two incomes to one PLUS an extra mouth to feed. I use to coupon like crazy and even watched my friend's daughter for a little extra pocket change just so we could make ends meat. Times were tight, especially around the holidays.

Tips to Save Money for Travel, Holidays, & More


We weren't the kind of people that felt the need to go over board on gifts for our own child because she does have a lot of people in our family and close friends that will do that for us, but we also have quite a few nieces plus my own daughter and one of my nieces has a birthday in December. Plus with all the dinners we had to go to and bring a dish, little costs always seem to add up. But I have found little ways to save money that really helps in the long run whether you are saving for a special trip or a holiday.