PAMPERS AND PEARLS: Bangles, Baubles, Bball and Baby Books

I hope you all had a great week! Mine was quite enjoyable...did some shopping for a wedding we have tomorrow (pics to come on Moda Monday), saw a dear old friend and her new baby, and got my first kiss from Wake; melted my heart!!!

I'm linking up as usual with the Five on Friday crew, and here are some favorite things from this week!

Enlighten * Enchant * Empower...Alex and Ani's new beaded bangles are here and are awesome!! "Each bangle is expandable ensuring the perfect fit for every wrist. This completely original design allows everyone to have a piece of jewelry which is truly customized." Here are my favorites from their new collection!

Shutterfly is offering a "free photo book to brighten your day!" Enjoy a free 8 x 8 photo book or save $29.99 on a larger size book with the code STORYTIME. The offer ends Tuesday March 25th. I'm planning on putting together a photo book to commemorate Wake's first year...wouldn't it be neat to have 18 to give to him when he graduates High School!? So sweet...yet kind of heart-breaking. Must cherish every day!

Okay...remember this fabulous hot pink statement necklace from J.Crew (circa 2012)?

I found this similar looking Opulent Floral Bib Necklace the other day and couldn't help myself! So cute right!? The original J.Crew one sold for $150 and this one retails at $16.80. What do you think...savvy shopper alert right!?

Yesterday on Facebook a friend of mine posted this...

Intriguing, thought-provoking, reflective, funny? There are probably a multitude of things you could think of to tell yourself...but if you only had two words what would they be? It's kind of overwhelming but mine hit me quick; HUG MOM!

So...what would yours be? Comment below on this post with your two words and if I have enough responses I'll make a word bubble with everyones words and post it next week...I think the message(s) could be very powerful!

It's official...NCAA March Madness has begun! Did you fill out your bracket? I love this time of year because it gives you another ~~reason~~ excuse to go to a bar during the day and watch sports. Or if you're like me you just want an excuse to be competitive.

I've obviously picked Florida to win it all because 1) I am a Gator and 2) we're actually good! But as always, you never know what can happen (who will be the Cinderella story this year) and that's another thing that makes it fun. Below is my Final Four...what do you think!? Who do you have winning!?