Monthly Ramblings #2
March seemed to fly by, and I can’t believe that it’s already time for another Monthly Ramblings catch up! In case you missed it, I shared the first post of this series last month.
Now, who’s ready to ramble?!
Fashion Ramblings
Target Boys Color Block Sweater
The days are starting to warm but it’s not quite t-shirt weather yet, so a sweater like this one is perfect. Not only is the color block pattern adorable but it’s easy to layer on chilly spring days and is lightweight enough to wear on its own on warmer days. In terms of quality, it is worth every penny! I purchased this from Target late 2020 and this sweater has gracefully handled the abuse my little guy has put it through!
Sweater | Jeans | Shoes | Sunglasses
Shein Boys Color Block Polo Shirt
I was on the hunt for a cute birthday shirt for the little guy when I came across this one. It’s too cute for words and the quality is amazing. What’s more, I absolutely love the different colored collar and sleeves because it adds interest to an otherwise basic polo shirt. If you have a little boy, I couldn’t recommend this shirt enough. It’s perfect for all things spring and beyond!
Polo Shirt | Shorts | Shoes | Hat
Shein Floral Print Smocked Dress
I fell in love with this dress the second I saw it. The style was exactly what I was looking for (think Easter or in my case, spring break!) and I just had to give it a try. Unfortunately, it wasn’t flattering on me at all since the smocked waistline hugs in all the wrong places. It accentuated the love handles that I wanted least attention drawn to! Sadly, I returned this dress.
Shein Simplee Floral Dress
I’ll be transparent. This dress is something I ordered on a whim so that I can get free shipping. But I wanted to highlight it anyway because it is a beautiful dress and if you are looking for an Easter dress, this one is a winner. It’s super lightweight and the style is classic and timeless that it can easily be worn to brunch, wedding or even work for many seasons to come.
Food Ramblings
Holy Land Mediterranean
Though their location is nothing to write home about, the food at Holy Land Mediterranean is top notch! I have been coming to this restaurant for a while now and make it a point to visit whenever I am near the area. Their chicken kabobs are so juicy and delicious while their falafels are perfection! Additionally, their prices are reasonable, and the portions are huge. I am not big on cooking and Iove leftovers, so this is a plus in my book!
Loving Hut
Some of you may not know this about me but I am not a vegetarian nor am I vegan. I just really enjoy eating plant-based food! So, when I saw a vegan version of the Filipino siopao at Loving Hut, I just had to give it a try. Honestly, it was okay. I am used to the sweet, rich and melt in your mouth steamed bun and I didn’t get that with this. The bun was not soft at all while the filling was a bit underwhelming.
Event Ramblings
Golf-Themed Birthday Party
We just celebrated little man turning another year older over the weekend and honestly, it was such a tee-rrific day! My son had so much fun, and I am so pleased with how it all turned out. Per usual, I will include all the details in a separate post. Stay tuned!
Table Runner | Plates | Golf Ball Cups | Lollipops | Cookie Bags
Santa Barbara
As promised…
…the votes are in!
We are heading to Santa Barbara next month for spring break and I can hardly wait! With party planning behind me, I’ve switched gears and been busy planning out our trip. If you’ve been to Santa Barbara and have recommendations on what to do, see or eat. Let me know in the comments below!
Easter
Easter is just around the corner so, I wanted to give you guys a sneak peek of what I am putting in my son’s basket. Given he just received a ton of toys on his birthday, his basket is geared towards more on the treats side. I know not everyone loves including candy in their child’s baskets, but I am all for adding a few pieces for my little one. I found most of his items at Target (in the dollar section) except for the mini painting easel. That I found at the Dollar Store! Additionally, as a fun surprise, I filled a couple of Easter eggs with money. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love getting a couple of dollars?!
Basket | Cotton Candy | Mini Cheeseballs | Pez Dispenser | Plastic Eggs
Now it’s your turn! What’s one random thing you are loving lately, dying to try out or looking forward to?
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Eileen | 29th Apr 22
That polo outfit was too cute! I also I love your floral dresses, they’re so perfect for spring and summer!
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Natasha Mairs | 18th Apr 22
I love your little boy’s sweater in the first photo and those cute yellow pumps. Just celebrated Easter yesterday by watching films and eating too much chocolate
Michele Morin | 15th Apr 22
Those bright contrasts on your son are great!
Mica - Away From The Blue | 14th Apr 22
Oh that polo shirt is so cute – happy birthday to your son! It’s a shame you didn’t like and keep the first dress but I hope you kept the second floral one – it’s really pretty!
Hope you are having a good week. I’m looking forward to the long weekend over Easter 🙂
PaulaShort | 13th Apr 22
I enjoyed reading your ramblings today. Thank you for sharing. Blessings. May you feel the bright, joyful blessings God has to offer you during this Easter holiday.
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Jill | 12th Apr 22
Love your pretty spring dresses! The golf-themed birthday party is so fun! Hope your son had a wonderful birthday! Can’t wait to hear about your spring break trip!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Charina Rasing | 11th Apr 22
Light reading for a stressful day. Love the colorblock shirt. I am thinking of getting the same for my 3 boys. And the siopao, I miss the authentic Filipino azado style with sauce!
Rachel | 11th Apr 22
That is such a cute Easter basket! I love the idea of putting some dollars in the plastic eggs. I’ll have to try that out this year!
Areil | 11th Apr 22
Great post. Shein has some great kids clothing! I like your choices.
Cristina | 11th Apr 22
Happy birthday to your little one. I love the polo shirt, the colours are so nice.
Sally | 11th Apr 22
We absolutely love falafel in this house too! We get it at least once a week from a great Syrian restaurant nearby!
Vi-Zanne | 11th Apr 22
The floral dress looks great! I will have to check it out. I love your mommy-son matching outfits. You’re lucky your little one is willing to wear and pose with you. I can never get my daughters to do it with me. Maybe one day, I’ll have some luck 🙂
Jordan | 11th Apr 22
Love the idea of monthly rambling. A great summary for the month.
Birthday themes are the best!
Jessica A Jannenga | 10th Apr 22
Hi Maureen
I know I have said this before, but your son is a little fashionisto! Love the colorblock sweater on him, and what a sweet note to receive. I also love pictures where you color coordinate together or wear similar items, so fun! The dress you kept is lovely, I really like the colors and style. I have a ton of dresses,so I just need to pick one for Easter. The food looks yummy, is the right, fallafel? I am the same , not vegetarian or vegan, but I do love vegetarian meals.
THanks for linking!
jess xx
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Lyosha | 8th Apr 22
beautiful outfits and food! Your son looked hyper stylish, great color coordination. As for the floral dress: you just can’t go wrong with it during the spring. SO fun and so appropriate!
Amber | 6th Apr 22
I love both floral dresses that you found! I just ordered and received a floral dress from Sezane that I am excited to style as soon as it warms up a bit!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Ashley | 6th Apr 22
I just love little dude’s polo! The color block sleeves are so fun- I want this in my size, haha! 🙂
-Ashley
April | 6th Apr 22
I’m always looking for party themes. The golf party idea is so cute!
Bojana Krienke | 5th Apr 22
Love catching up with your life through the Rambling posts! First off, love that little polo shirt. He is going to look so smart in that. A trip to Santa Barbara, or anywhere, sounds amazing!!!! What fun! I can’t wait to see what you do and see while on spring break. Dresses and ordering are always hit and miss but the second dress is pretty and whimsical, did you end up keeping it?
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Laura Bambrick | 5th Apr 22
I’m starting to get ready for Easter, too! Products are hit or miss around here so I need to get it done early! Love the polo you got for your son. That is an adorable theme for a bday party!
Di Hickman | 4th Apr 22
OMG I love Loving Hut! The food is AH-MAZING. None near here, but when we visit big cities it’s somewhere I can rely on for vegan food.!
Shea | 3rd Apr 22
Aww I love that little polo shirt for your son, and I also love that he had a golf-themed party! That was my son’s birthday theme a couple of years ago too 🙂 That SheIn Easter dress is so pretty too, I love that!
Lori Bosworth | 2nd Apr 22
Your little guy looks so cute in his polo shirt and white shorts. I also love the yellow shoes you paired with it!
Amy | 2nd Apr 22
You have the cutest, sweetest little boy! I am just loving the smock style this spring. I purchased a smocked dress from Amazon that I just love. I will wear it for Easter. I was amazed at how good the smocked style looked on me as I have a big bust, but it’s very flattering!
Joanne | 1st Apr 22
That dress is so pretty! I love that golf themed party; what a fun idea. I miss throwing themed parties for my guys but my oldest is turning 18 so those years are well behind us. Have fun in Santa Barbara; I’ve always wanted to go there.
Eileen | 31st Mar 22
Your little one is getting so big!! also love that Shein dress! So pretty!
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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom | 31st Mar 22
I need to finish my son’s Easter basket, but he’s a teen and hard to buy for! My daughter is a teen too, but teen girls are easy to shop for! I love that first floral dress from SheIn! I need a new Spring dress so bad!
Carrie
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Melanie Edjourian | 31st Mar 22
I am loving the Target jumper it looks so warm and cosy. Your son looks so cute in it. I think my son would love this too. The falafels sound great, I’ve not had them in ages. Sounds like a great place to visit for tasty food. I’ve not bought my kids their Easter gifts yet. Your suggestions sound like great gifts for little ones.
Lisa notes | 31st Mar 22
Such a colorful post and life you have! Thanks for sharing your monthly ramblings. This month I’ve been enjoying all the colors popping up again to remind me that spring is alive.
Nyxie | 31st Mar 22
The food looks amazing! And those Shein dresses are perfect! It can have some amazing clothes which is surprising considering it reminds me of that app ‘Wish’! I hope you have a lovely Easter!
Anna Marcus | 30th Mar 22
I enjoyed reading your Rumblings, Maurine :). Your son is such a nice looking boy and I liked the clothes that you bought for him and your floral dress. Enjoy your trip
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Chloe Arnold | 30th Mar 22
I NEED those floral dresses!! SO SO Cute!!!
Alvern | 30th Mar 22
Kids clothes are always so cute! However, children grow up so fast. Enjoy your trip to Santa Barbara and I hope your Spring Break is restful.
Clarice | 30th Mar 22
Happy Birthday, Little Man! Looks like a great party. 🙂
Thank you too for sharing these ideas for Easter. You just reminded me to start preparing this weekend.
Kellyann Rohr | 30th Mar 22
That sweet little note from your son, oh my goodness, frame it! What a wonderful keepsake. Your son is the best dressed little man and you found some great florals from Shein. I hope you have a great trip to Santa Barbara, I have never been!
xo,
Kellyann
cheryl tucker | 29th Mar 22
Your little guy is the cutest ever! I love that cute polo look! I had two boys and they are all grown now but I enjoyed them so much when they were young. Now I am so proud of how they turned out. That first dress is beautiful. Does it take long to receive orders from that company?
Peace!
Cheryl
Cinny | 29th Mar 22
Those are just so cute. I have a hat like that as well that my son matches with me.
Neely Moldovan | 29th Mar 22
I love Medeterrian food! So fun to find some good ones!
Millie | 29th Mar 22
You guys are so cute together! I also have a son, but I rarely see moms and sons with coordinated outfits. How cool!
Fransic verso | 29th Mar 22
This is awesome! You guys look amazing with the colors. I hope you had fun going to this event.
Ntensibe Edgar | 29th Mar 22
Well, I really look forward to a better health than I have now….especially, my blood pressure getting more under control.
mireille | 29th Mar 22
Not sure if I am doing baskets for the boys this year. Thinking not but will do a fun summer basket when school is out. Love your mommy and me outfits.
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Dominique | 29th Mar 22
I love those outfits! They are so cute. I am so late to getting easter things I feel like haha!
alita | 29th Mar 22
I love your dress. It’s perfect for Spring. I would love the same dress as an addition to my collection.
Lovely | 29th Mar 22
The floral dress looks adorable, and the birthday celebration looks fun. I can’t wait to hear more about it.
xoxo
Lovely
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John Banks | 28th Mar 22
This is a great little segment to your blog. Keep these up. Love the look of that chicken!!
Shauna | 28th Mar 22
That Shein smocked dress is so cute! It’s perfect for Waster and I love the flirty floral design. Hope you guys had a great weekend!
Shauna
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Tweenselmom | 28th Mar 22
Oh I love the SHEIN dress! There are so many stuff to choose from in their shop, but maybe I’ll go for dresses too.
Michael | 28th Mar 22
The block polo set was nice. I can wear that anytime too! Great taste!
Jodie Filogomo | 28th Mar 22
I do that thing about ordering something else to get free shipping. Both dresses are fabulous.
XOOX
Jodie
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Kathrine Eldridge | 28th Mar 22
Love both of these dresses and I adore your son’s cute sweater and golf look. Have a terrific Spring break in Santa Barbara. I am so jealous!
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Midwife360 | 28th Mar 22
This was a fun read! I really enjoyed the style and food portion of your ramble. I hope your son had an amazing birthday as well, looking forward to reading about it in the next post.
Beth | 28th Mar 22
Those dresses are so pretty! His birthday party theme was fantastic, too!
Barb Hegreberg | 28th Mar 22
This is a fun feature!
Heather | 28th Mar 22
Easter and Mediterranean food. Two things that make me happy these days! That food looks delicious.
Talya Stone | 28th Mar 22
Love your floral dress. Perfect for Spring! Those kebabs and falafel look yummy. My favourite kind of food!
Deborah Rutherford | 28th Mar 22
Thank you for sharing your ramblings! You look lovely in the dress and your son is adorable. The food tips look delicious too. Blessings.
Jennifer | 28th Mar 22
Looks like a fun month!
Jennifer
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