thirty one sale

Major life events help us learn life lessons. One thing I learned recently is that I do too much. And in an effort to simplify our life and make more time for the things that matter, I decided to stop selling Thirty One Gifts. It was just a fun, barely part-time hobby that for me was only taking away from my family, not adding to it. That being said, if I was a stay-at-home mom, this would be the outside gig to have. It was flexible, fun, and I had 100% control over when I worked and when I didn't.

I originally started selling Thirty One as a way to justify my need to buy all the bags. And I'm keeping quite a nice collection for myself, but I've got  a lot of stuff from my show kit to get rid of.

All transations will be handled through Paypal. First email to trustychucks@yahoo.com with Paypal information will get it. All items are unused. Flat fee of $6 to ship per piece unless otherwise noted. Multiple pieces will be shipped at a discount. Any questions, please feel free to ask! And happy shopping!

(Link to product information provided if available. Many of the styles/prints are retired or no longer available.)

1. Double Thermal Organizer in Black Parisian Jacquard (product link)
    original price: $35
    list price: $22

2. All-in-One Organizer in Circle Spirals
    original price: $20
    list price: $12

3. Cinch-It-Up Thermal Tote in Black Paisley Parade (product link)
    original price: $24
    list price: $15

4. Cosmetic Bag in Black Parisian Pop
    original price: $30
    list price: $20

5. Thermal Zipper Pouch in Black Pick Me Plaid
    original price: $15
    list price: $10

6. Elite Skirt Purse in black with Black Parisian Pop Skirt (removeable) (similar product link)
    original price: $55
    list price $38

7. Retro Metro bag in Herringbone Spot (similar product link)
    original price: $52
    list price: $40

8. Fold-and-Go Organizer with Notepad
    original price: $24
    list price: $11

($3 SHIPPING EACH ON NUMBERS 9-12)

9. Soft Wallet in Brown Quilted Poppy (small pen mark on one side) (product link)
    original price: $22
    list price: $10

10. Mini Zipper Pouch in Painted Floral (product link)
      original price: $12
      list price: $7

11. Icon Coin Purse in Owl (similar product link)
      original price: $15
      list price: $8

12. Thermal Mini Zipper Pouch in I Can-Ikat (product link)
      original price: $12
      list price: $7

13. Super Organizing Tote in Black Pick Me Plaid (product link)
      original price: $50
      list price: $36

14. Mini Utility Bin in Lotsa Dots (product link)
      original price: $22
      list price: $15

15. Hostess Exclusive Double Zip Cosmetic Bag in Brown Quilted Poppy
      retail value: $56
      list price: $20

16. Organizing Utility Tote in exclusive Purple Dots (product link)
      original price: $30
      list price: $18

($3 SHIPPING ON NUMBERS 17-20)

17. Timeless Wallet (product link)
      original price: $35
      list price: $22

18. Manicure Kit in Free Spirit Floral
      original price: $16
      list price: $8

19. Mirror Compact
      original price: $10
      list price: $4

20. Essential Crossbody in black
      original price: $26
      list price: $14

21. Small Utility Tote in Snowmen (customer special exclusive)
      list price: $10

22. Thermal Tote in Windsor Bouquet (product link)
      original price: $18
      list price: $12

23. Pop Crossbody in Painted Floral Plaid
      original price: $49
      list price: $26

24. Lunch To Go Thermal in Textured Twill
      original price: $15
      list price: $9

($3 SHIPPING ON NUMBERS 25-28)

25. Essentials Zip Wallet in Painted Floral
      original price: $23
      list price: $15

26. Zip-Up Pencil Pouch in Botanical Lace
      original price: $10
      list price: $5

27. Wristlet Wallet in Botanical Lace
      original price: $22
      list price: $12

28. Flat Iron Case in Herringbone Spot (product link)
      original price: $20
      list price: $11

29. Small Utility Tote in Black Happy Dot (customer special exclusive)
      list price: $10

30. Large Utility Tote in exclusive Purple Dots (product link)
      original price: $35
      list price: $22

31. Room For Two Utility Tote in Lotsa Dots (product link)
      original price: $60
      list price: $40

If you'd like to check out the current Thirty One Gifts catalog, click here. If you're looking for an independent consultant to help you place an order, I'd be glad to refer you to someone helpful!

the whole family in a fashion post & confessions

(bag: Thirty One Gifts, jacket: (old) Old Navy, scarf: (really old) Rue 21, red skinnies: Vera Wang for Kohls, blouse: Marshalls, watch, ring, & flats: Kohls, bangles: various, children: mine)

I have a child that wears Crocs.  You can't imagine how long it took me to type that sentence.  It's just one pair and they're super-easy to slip on.  I know it's not an excuse, but there you go.

In these pictures, I had just walked in the door from a long day at school and requested a quick photo shoot before I changed into my pajamas for the evening.  And I use the term evening loosely since it was barely 5:00.

Did you see my husband in the reflection of some of these pictures?  Creepy, I know.

I love big rings.  The chunkier the ring, the more I love it.  I don't wear a lot of rings in my photos here, I don't know why that is.  But I have quite the collection of obnoxious cocktail rings.  They just make me happy.

Okay, back to the Crocs.  I own a pair also.  They're black, like Mary Janes, and I wear them when we camp or when I have to have water shoes on.  I just lost all credibility as a person, didn't I?

Did you win the November reader appreciation giveaway last week?  Go here to see.

February sponsors

As February winds down (which I kinda can't believe. . .), I'd like to thank all my sponsors for the month.  This is the first time I've had sponsors and, although I have no idea what I'm doing, they agreed to be a part of this mess with me and I quite enjoyed it.  I hope they did too.

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Laura @ Our Reflection

Laura is a photographer, blogger, mommy, wife, and lover of Jesus.  Her family's love of all things bikes makes me itch for warmer days and long rides with my family.  Summer, please get here soon.

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Lacey @ Little Miss Nerd Girl

Lacey is a student, mommy, blogger, and computer wizard.  She knows how to do things with web design that I can only dream of doing.  And she's hosting a crazy giveaway right now so head over to her blog and get in on that madness.  Target gift cards are involved so you know I'm there!

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Mocha Tree Organics

This organics-based company specializes in body creams and polishes that are also environmentally conscious and just plain good for you.  Kimberly at Mocha Tree Organics is offering Trusty Chucks readers 25% off their purchases through the end of the month. (discount code: TAKE25)

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All That Glitters Accessories

This cute shop has handmade crafts for your house, your kids, and yourself.  Ashley at All That Glitters Accessories is currently giving away a fabric purse--make sure you enter before the giveaway ends on Friday.

shop | facebook

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Becky @ One Strong Chickadee



This girl is on a mission.  Becky started the new year with a goal to get in shape and it's so motivating and encouraging to read her journey, see her amazing results, and her courage.  Once you read her blog, you'll be sucked into her journey and her success just as I was.

blog | facebook

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Thirty One Gifts

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eighteen

Today I'm thankful for Thirty One.  I know that sounds silly, but I really am.  I started selling it because I just wanted one of each of the bags and I thought the cheapest way to get one of everything was to sell them.  But now it's so much more than that.  I'm making extra money for my family, I get out of the house by myself (gasp!) for a couple hours, and I'm getting mostly-free bags.  Score.  When I first thought about selling Thirty One, I thought it was a bad idea.  My personality does not lend itself well to sales.  Let's not talk about the White Barn Candle Company fiasco while in college, but the lesson learned was I shouldn't try retail again.  Ever.  But I really don't sell things now so much as show people what I like and then they pick out stuff they like.  And it just works.  And with our extra, we're able to do more for others.  It's a win-win.

snapshot

This past week went too fast.  And I didn't get to write as much as I would have liked (or at all, really).  And then when I sat down to finally write, too many things were swirling in my head to concentrate on just one thing.  So here is all of it.  I'm embracing randomness today. 

Fall!  I can't wait for fall.  October is my favorite month of the year and it's only partly because it's my birthday month.  Harper will be a skunk, just like Ellie was on her first Halloween.  And we picked up Elliott's costume this weekend and I'm excited to see her strut around the neighborhood as a kitty.  She loves all things cats right now so it's the perfect choice--and she picked it out all by herself.  Meow.

A break from coupons.  I'm glad it was a holiday weekend (thanks, Labor Day!) so I could get caught up on cutting coupons.  I've been getting a little behind on the coupons-and-grocery-shopping thing lately and this weekend meant no new coupons.  Whew.  

Gunastics! 

Or, gymnastics, if you don't speak Elliott Quinn.  We picked up Ellie's ruffly leotard (who else thinks that a funny word?) this week in preparation for her first gymnastics class today.  I'm completely bummed that I'll be at school when she goes.  But I've got her outfit laid out for her and her little bag all packed.  It's going to be super-cute.  And Chris better take four million pictures and send me text updates.  I will be on edge from 10:30 to 11:30 just thinking about her adorable little self running and hopping around the gym.  Yeaaa.

Chris Graham turned the big 2-8 this weekend.  I was doing a little reminiscing about when I met that guy and how much he's changed and grown.  And what an absolute turd he was at twenty one.  What was I thinking?!  Geez. 

Thirty-One.  Well, this little adventure is going well.  And it's fun.  And I got a free bag in the mail last week for being awesome. 

Bags make me happy. Sigh.

Dragons.  Ellie has a book entitled Milk and Cookies.  There is a dragon in it and now she spends her days hunting dragons in our house.  She has a pink sunglasses that she has to wear when hunting dragons and must use Chris' giant, heavy mag light.  This is a recipe for disaster, but half the time, I'm at work when this goes on and have no say in it.  On a positive note, our house is dragon free finally.  Relief.

We need food.  Here is what my refrigerator looks like right now.

Chris informed me that he's running out of options for Elliott's lunches.  I see spinach, Jell-O, cheese, apple cider, and coffee.  I can come up with at least seven nutritious meals with those ingredients.  Suck it up, mister.  Lazy.

Bunk beds.  Fall break will be "big kid bed" time in the Graham household.  I'm already anxious to get bunk beds.  Those are going to be fun.  And now Chris will have a place to sleep the next time he complains I was sleeping in the middle of the bed.  ha.ha.ha.

a good mail day

Being a part of this organization gets me free stuff all the time.

When I got home the other day, this is the good stuff I had waiting in my mailbox.

 Free samples and coupons?  It's the little things, people.

And this was delivered, also.

My Thirty-One Gifts consultant starter kit.  I'm more than pumped to get started on this little adventure.  Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be selling something, but I just {love} this stuff and want other people to see how awesome it is.  My first party is August 20th-I'll let you know how it goes!