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Kev and I browsed some TOMS shoes at The Gateway Mall in April and I was not impressed with the selection... I know I'm a bit of a shoe snob, but seriously, all the styles were ugly. The mission of TOMS shoes though is to provide a pair of shoes to someone in need every time a pair is purchased, which is beautiful. So I've resisted the urge to tell everyone how ugly I think the shoes are. I've only told a few people.

I decided to look at the website to see if I've just overlooked some better styles that exist. I'm really glad I visited the TOMS site because they actually have great wedges that appeal to me much more than the popular canvas flats. Some of the designs on the flats are alright, but in person I really don't like how they're constructed. There just too granola.

This navy striped pair is much more doable for me. It's a summery style and it's a little more sophisticated than the flats, but still casual enough for jeans, bermuda shorts or a sundress. I know granola is the whole point of TOMS, but I'm happy to see that other options are also available for a snobby East coaster like me.

I am probably the worst home maker ever because I'm never home.

I'm usually too tired to even think about cooking after work. I also come home so beyond starving that I don't have the patience to prepare a "real" meal anyway.

Sundays are usually the only day I have energy and time to get something good cooked up. It's depressing, but it's better than nothing.

A few weeks ago I talked Kev into letting me try a random recipe that I'd seen posted on someone's Facebook status. It seemed like the perfect recipe for a lazy homemaker such as myself:

Step 1- put frozen chicken breasts in crock pot
Step 2- cover with salsa
Step 3- cook in crock pot
Step 4- eat it

I only cooked the breasts for 3 ish hours and they were done to perfection. Kev and I sprinkled some cheese on top and I broke up a taco shell for my plate. The only other change I made was to add canned pineapple bites to the crock pot because I love a little fruity zing in salsa. It was so good that between the two of us, Kev and I ate all three chicken breasts in one sitting.

You're welcome.

Go find a giveaway.

Alright, so we're a far cry away from hosting a giveaway here at Liv's Favs (become a follower and we'll get there!). In the meantime, head over to Jess' blog for a chance to win a gift certificate to CSN stores to be used on any item you'd like!

Super sweet, yes?

Go on!

Also, if you're in the Provo area, visit Jess and Darci at the Farmer's Market to get your hands on some of their AMAZING handmade baby accessories, jewelry and headbands.

I love the button detail on this bib that's featured in their online shop. They have so much more available at the market, so don't miss out!

A huge sale still doesn't take away the sting.

I love two fragrances from Bath & Body Works = Butterfly Flower and Wild Honeysuckle. They are subtle and spring-like and fantastically light.

Of course, they are being discontinued this year (with many other favorite signature scents). Thankfully, they're on sale for $4 each. AND I even bought an eau de parfum of Wild Honeysuckle for less than $7 because they're on sale for 75% off in stores.

The sale started yesterday, so GO NOW and stock up on some of the best scents out there. Additionally, the fragrances not being discontinued are on sale with the usual awesome deals B&BW offers, like buy 2 get 1 free, or buy 3 get 2 free.

I did manage to find a new scent that may be able to fill the void that will eventually be left when I run out of Butterfly Flower and Wild Honeysuckle. I bought a $1 sample of FORever Summer and I have to admit it's refreshing and reminds me of the beach just as the name implies it should.

Not bad for an inexpensive pick-me-up.

Thrifting is one of my favorite things.

Kev and I both love thrift shopping.

The only reason he ran an errand with me last week was because my destination was next door to DI, the thrift store operated by the LDS church.

I'm so glad he decided to come because we ended up finding a beauty of a chair for only $25.

The only problem was that we had driven to DI in Kev's two-door Tercel. Not exactly a furniture-moving kind of car. My lovely Kev let me sit in the chair in DI while he drove all the way home for my car so we could get this chair.

That's why we make a great team; I get to sit around while Kev does the hard work.

For now our new red chair lounges in the living room of the PH. Long-term, it will find a home in the second bedroom and provide a comfy resting spot when feeding my Pilates buddy and attempting to get her to fall asleep. It has a high back which is perfect for resting our sleepy heads while the baby attempts to deprive us of our sanity.

Maddie looks pretty good in it right now, doesn't she?

PS don't forget to become a follower so we can have a giveaway worth $40!