Matilda Jane Clothing - Another Review and Another $50 Giveaway!

The fabulous gals over at Matilda Jane Clothing sent Jules some more items to review on the blog, as well as another $50 gift card giveaway! So perfect for Christmastime!

For those who didn't see my last one, and saw how I was oooing and awwwing and drooling over everything, you can check it out here.

For those that don't know my obsession  love for Matilda Jane Clothing, let me tell you about it.

It's the best. There - all done.

Just kidding, but seriously, it's what I put Jules in 90% of the time. And the new Paint by Numbers collection has become my favorite. There are so many beautiful pieces! She gets compliments wherever she goes, the clothes last forever (literally, her girls may wear it too) and the clothes are made to mix and match and go from season to season!

An example: Take the Turtledove Knot Top. Here I have it paired four different ways:

You can change out the undershirt and leggings for a completely different look. And do you see how "spring/summer" the top left is by just adding pastels? This is why I love Matilda Jane. It can last forever! I bought a 4 in this top. My sister-in-law, whose daughter is 9 months old. She bought the 2! I can understand how that seems odd, but she'll wear it as a dress for a couple of years, then wear it as a top after that. Fabulous!

Matilda Jane sent me a few items to review, but since I love this collection so much, I thought I would also review some other pieces from the collection that I also currently own. And if you want to see some other pieces from Paint By Numbers, please go check out my last post - I have several other pieces on there as well. My only advice for you is know that their items tend to run a little bigger than normal. And thats ok. I like that because it gives Jules several seasons to wear something before she grows out of it. Apologies for the pictures. It's now too cold to go outside for modeling!

The Shasta Bubble top in Jester Red. I wasn't sure about this one, and thought about sending it back. But OMG I truly love it!!! Again, take off the red undershirt and pair with light colored capris in the springtime!

I love, love this set. Adore it. The leggings go with SO MUCH. 

I reviewed the Turtledove top already, but we wear is so much - Jules just loves it! Here we have it paired even differently than the four ways I showed you above. (Also - LOVE these legging!)

Here is a super comfy but super cute look. It honestly feels like pajamas but looks like a million bucks. How sweet is this little casual outfit?

P.s. Jules is quite, quite obsessed with our nativity scene, hehe. She has been since she was teeny!!

So, how do ya enter for the $50 giftcard? Just enter below. I decided to use Rafflecopter this time. There was lots of entries last time and it was hard to do the drawing lol! Good luck! You have until next Friday!
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I was given items for review and giveaway, but opinions expressed are my own

Giveaway! Beautiful Sterling Necklace from Blue Nile

Do you wear alot of jewelry? I seem to. But, I only have a few "nice" pieces that stay in my jewelry box. The rest are more trendy pieces that come and go (can you say bubble necklace?).

In recent years, I have found that I am drawn to much more delicate, pretty, timeless pieces than the "statement" necklaces that seem to have made a comeback as of late.

In looking at jewelry, you certainly have tons of choices. When I was contacted about doing a giveaway for Blue Nile, I was like, "huh! I remember that place!!" Seriously, I have totally bought from them numerous times, but they have been one of the few online retailers that has been around what seems like forever! 1999 people!

They were certainly the website I went to when I was perusing diamond engagement rings way back when. (They have a "build your own ring" section)

Monique Lhuillier Princess Double Halo Engagement Ring (to die for)

I am so excited to get to do this giveaway for you because it's made me shop around on Blue Nile and I forgot how truly great it is!

They have many different styles, setting, and metals so there is literally something for everyone. If delicate is your style, check out these precious necklaces:

Circlet Link Necklace - $145

Arrow Necklace - $40

"Love Necklace - $30" 

They also have a fabulous section of engraveable gifts, perfect for graduation gifts, Christmas gifts, Bride/groom gifts, etc, etc. Items such as lockets, cufflinks, and jewlery boxes!

I would love to get this for Jules with her Monogram engraved. 

How precious is this locket?

If you are in the market for wedding, engagement, or any gift jewelry, I would highly recommend Blue Nile. Honestly I haven't thought about them since I got married, and I have found so many pretty things on there that I am swooning over!

The fantastic peeps over at Blue Nile have sent me this fabulous (and on back order!) necklace to give away to one of my readers. It's is honestly precious, and a super hot trend right now. It's on back order on their site, so you are very lucky to receive one! Even better? It will even come gift wrapped in a beautiful gift box with ribbon - perfect for gift-giving!


All you need to go is go to their website and tell me what item you might purchase for yourself or for a gift and comment below. That's it!

I was sent items for review and to giveaway, but all opinions are my own. 

Matilda Jane Paint By Numbers Collection - A Review and $50 Giveaway!

If you are follower of my blog, regular reader, or even happen to stop by every now and then, you must notice my little curly-haired darling, Jules, one half of my twinnies. She is my spunky full-of-life hysterical little girl.

I wrote a fashion post several months ago on toddler/kid fashion. It's funny - what you envision and then what actually comes to pass is usually SO DIFFERENT!! I thought, being a southern girl, that Jules would wear smoked monogrammed stuff all the time.

Oh how wrong I was. She is full of bright, fun, colorful energy, and with that comes bright, fun, colorful clothing. Again, if you are a regular reader, most of the clothing I put her in is Matilda Jane. You can see some of her outfits here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Right now her absolute favorite dresses are the Joanna Wrap dress and the Fruit Punch dress. When I say she asks to wear them every day - she asks to wear them every day. (Soon to be replaced by PBN Damsel Dress!)

For those of you who are not familiar with Matilda Jane Clothing, - let me introduce you to this fabulous company:

Denise DeMarchis started MJC in 2005, started selling her designs at art fairs around the Midwest. After that was so sucessful, she eventually  moved the business toward a Trunk Keeper model— home shows are parties. Yup - you can get her designs in stores! Thats what makes this brand so great - its not mass produced.

"Sometimes, when you put on a certain dress, you feel a certain way. When you put on Matilda Jane, you feel just happy and twirly. You just feel good." – Denise

I bought Jules' first Matilda Jane piece when she was just over a year old, and since then had added piece by piece and now she has quite the collection! This might confuse you because she is clearly almost four. Well, that is the beauty of Matilda Jane. Every piece is made to mix and match and the sizes seem to carry on year after year: leggings become capris, dresses become tops, tops become dresses. She is still able to wear some 12m things, 18m things and has some size 2, and some size 4. The quality is amazing and as long as you take care of it, it will last forever. It's a great investment - and it's beautiful! Our favorite collections are Good Hart and Serendipity, but wow - I am blown away by Paint by Numbers!

Their new fall line of Paint By Numbers launched in August. They had another release in September, and another small one in October. The colors are warm and fabulous. I have honestly bought more pieces from this recent collection that any other.

When I say I love Matilda Jane, I honestly do. Jules loves it as well (she thinks it's Matilda Jane is a real person - hehe!). They are comfortable, easy pieces that mix well with everything, and Jules loves them as well. If I have any critiques about the brand, it's that sometime their sizes vary. In some things she can wear a 4, and sometimes it is HUGE on her. They have an easy return/exchange policy though, so it's easy to swap out. We also bought the Shasta Bubble top from PBN and had to send it back to swap sizes, so it isn't pictured.

Need a trunk keeper? If you are local to Middle TN, please email me at apstribling@gmail.com. Emily Holleman (emilyh@matildajaneclothing.com) is a great Nashville rep, and Brea Freeman  (breaf@matildajaneclothing.com) is great for north TN!

Her new favorite!!

She is wearing 12m leggings from an older line. They are now the cutest little capris! Love this top. I adore all things french, and the sweet detail on this top is to die for. Another piece that I have not pictured is the Sky View Puffer Tee and it is precious as well.

Our own ruffle leggings - also adore this top. 

She is wearing the Moon Ruffles with the Turtledove Top. It is also from an older line and 18m! They are also capris. I also will say, the Moons were by far the best investment we made. They go with EVERYTHING. This is the outfit she recently wore for preschool pictures :)

Love this girl! Can there be a brand more fitting for her?

Happy 4th of July and Kroger Giftcard Winner!

Happy 4th everyone!

What do you do when your day off from work and you're home with the kiddos and every plan you had got squashed? Why you throw some swimsuits and rainboots on the kids and grab your camera naturally!

We have never done this before and I'm not sure why not. What kid doesn't love puddle splashing?

Hope your 4th was a little more sunny that ours...and if not, do some splashing. Life's too short, no?

Jules originally didn't want to come out, because she didn't want to take her outfit off. So this is her running out to join us. She only lasted about 15 minutes, lol. 

What are you doing Jules?? "Oh, I need to get my swimsuit wet". - Jules

After Jules went in we went walking around the neighborhood doing some puddle searches. Then he decided to see how fast he could run in his rainboots. And yes...they are on the wrong feet. That is quite typical of ole Josh. 

And.....the winner of the $50 Kroger Giftcard....

Thank you so much to Kroger for these awesome giveaways. I hope you have enjoyed our series exploring all the great ways you can save time and money with Kroger!

ANOTHER $50 Kroger giftcard giveaway!

As you guys know, we have been at the beach the past week hanging out with our family. I encourage everyone to spend some time doing the same. The fabulous folks at Kroger have decided that since so many of you entered in our last $50 Kroger giveaway that we could do it again! So, just comment below about why you like shopping at Kroger and be entered to win ANOTHER $50 Kroger giftcard. Wheee!!

Kroger has great ways to allow you to save money and time so you can hang with your family.  The winner will be announced next week!

And why you're there don't forget to take the “Kroger Challenge” get your entire shopping list done at Kroger! Download their new app, complete your shopping list, and get to shopping!

Also, don't forget to download the 2x Fuel Points digital coupon  to earn double Fuel Points while taking the “Kroger Challenge”!!

It's a great time to grab some things to get ready for the 4th of July!







I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

4th of July with Kroger and Giftcard Winner!

Nashville's fabulous fireworks

Congrats to............

Steph!!

Truth! I am loving the fuel points as well as this summer!

YAY! You are the lucky recipient of the $50 Kroger giftcard. I'll contact you for the details. Congrats!

I really enjoyed reading everyone's comments about why they like shopping at Kroger. Again, I love it. It's my home store and the store I grew up going to. I love how each and every store is layed out the same and it makes it easy to get through with two 3-year-olds. (and the car carts are nice too)

Don't forget the awesome fuel bonus!

Thank you for following along as I posted about how Kroger is helping be my one-stop-shop this summer by saving time and money. I have love using it differently as more than a grocery store and have used that extra time with the fam. Don't forget to use them for all your 4th of July needs. They are the perfect place for everything cookout and clean-up! Grab your burgers, buns and Bounty, lol!!

Grab all your Bounty, burgers, plates, buns, and Tide for cleaning up your ketchup stains!

Thank you so much to Kroger for this great series. and ***cough, cough*** there might be ONE more giveaway coming up if you missed the last one!

I hope you guys have an AWESOME 4th with your families!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.