Life by Cynthia

One of our son's responsibilities is to bring the mail in. I don't know about you, but we have already received toy catalogs from retailers. The toy catalog did not go unnoticed. Perhaps I should re-think his chore chart so that I can intercept the mail! I'm kidding. I am glad that he is excited about the upcoming holiday season. It gives me a nostalgic feeling of my own childhood. I can clearly remember my excitement looking at all of the toys! Our son has a good grasp on the meaning of the season and isn't at all a spoiled or demanding child. We are so thankful for that - trust me! I know a couple of kiddos that haven't quite learned the difference between naughty and nice! Retail pricing is not something that I am a not fan of so I like to look for deals! I was browsing on Groupon Goods and found a few fantastic holiday gift ideas that I think that our son would enjoy and that I would LOVE for him to have! They have quite an extensive array of toy...

The new Nordstrom Rack store at The Shops at La Jolla Village opened on Oct. 21. The La Jolla store joins several San Diego Nordstrom Rack locations: Mission Valley, National City, Carmel Mountain and San Marcos. The night before, Nordstrom Rack hosted a private shopping party. Invited guests had the opportunity to enjoy sips, treats and exclusive shopping before the store officially opens! I snapped a few pictures from the pre-opening event. I encountered some great people (both staff and shoppers). I found a few of my favorite brands. I loved the festive holiday items that were displayed. I enjoyed the tray passed hors d’ouevres (fried mac n cheese bites, shrimp tacos, pulled pork sliders). Beer and sparkling wine was also offered, but I did not partake. For those of you who like to get a jump on holiday shopping, you now have another venue here in San Diego! Happy Shopping.

I am super excited about everything Fall. I'm just waiting for the weather to cool a bit here in San Diego! I am ready with my fall wardrobe thanks in large part to the good folks at PajamaJeans ! YES! PajamaJeans! I have heard of them as I am sure that you have. Forget what you thought you knew about them! Have you TRIED them? Here's my verdict: COMFY and they look GREAT! It is now one of my favorite pieces of loungewear that is actually fashionable enough to wear out in public! My "fancy" sweats and yoga pants don't quite make the cut with style points!  PajamaJeans   denim look lounge pants make me happy because I can be just as comfortable while looking more put together! I win! The fabrics and design features are flattering with available sizes ranging from XXS to 3X. I love that they offer petite sizing! I selected the PajamaJeans  Petite Skinny Black  in size medium. The material is soft, with a good amount of stretch for a nice, cozy fit! The st...