#TangerOutlets #BackToSchool Shopping #Haul

I received a $50 gift card to Tanger Outlets from the sponsor as a US Family Guide Blogger. All opinions are 100% my own.

Tanger Outlets Taste & Style Experience Locust Grove

Did I ever mention how much I love shopping? I love shopping because I LOVE looking for great deals. Plain and simple. The more I can save off retail, the more I love to shop.

This past weekend was Tanger Outlets Back to School Taste & Style Experience. While not as epic as their previous Taste & Style Event, I managed to save a TON of money getting Sweet Pea some clothes for our upcoming yearly family vacation as well as next summer.

So here is what I got. My mother-in-law watched Sweet Pea for me, so I got to shop in peace. LOL I did meet my dear friend and shopping buddy, Shirlee, at Claire's where we headed over to Carter's. The deals there were meh. I wasn't very impressed although I did want to buy everything because of the explosion of cuteness. But I digress...

Gezzo's at Tanger Taste & Style


We then headed over to the food trucks because it was 11:30 and I didn't eat breakfast. I decided to grab a $4 soft chicken taco from Gezzo's Grille. And it was delicious! There weren't as many Food Trucks as there were in March, but they still had a great selection and of course my favorite!

And then back to shopping!

Tanger Outlets Shoppping Haul

I love Gymboree. Did you know that their clothes are pre-washed to reduce shrinking? I found some super cute shirts and shorts for $5 a piece! I stocked up for next summer for Sweet Pea.
Osh Kosh B'Gosh was were the GREAT deals were. Shirlee had to leave before I went to this store. I always check out clearance and although Osh Kosh doesn't let you use coupons on certain items like clearance, but they were having an additional 30% off clearance sale PLUS spend $20 and get a FREE $20 Shutterfly gift card! How great is that?!

Tanger Outlets 20% off coupon

Hubby absolutely needed some white under shirts, so I went to a Hanes Brands store and browsed. Okay so I'm going to confess something here. I never buy Hubby white under shirts. His mom is the only one who does. They were prices $15.99 each and if you bought three, you got one free. I had to look up online to see if this was a good deal. I had NO idea! I got to use my 20% off coupon that I printed at home and what was left on my gift card, so I only came $9 out of pocket for the whole shopping trip!

Have you been back to school shopping yet? Are you going to use coupons? Where are you going?

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Vera Bradley Handbag & Wallet Set #Giveaway

Welcome to the Vera Bradley Handbag and Wallet Set Giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive a brand new, authentic Vera Bradley Squared Away Handbag and Euro Wallet Set courtesy of Giveaway Promote.


Vera Bradley Squared Away Handbag


Vera Bradley Handbag Giveaway

Attention all handbag fans… have we got a bag for you! With rounded corners, a zip-around closure and a large interior, this is everything you love in a bowler with longer straps, a larger base and bigger pockets. Squared Away is the perfect bag for the modern, organized woman. Measures 15¼" x 9¾" x 4½" with 12" strap drop. - Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley Euro Wallet


Vera Bradley Wallet Giveaway

A sleek, modern design includes eight handy card slots. Very continental, it features an expanded bill compartment that fits euro currency. Outside, there's a double snap closure and a zippered back pocket. Measures 5½" x 4¼". - Vera Bradley

The Vera Bradley Squared Away Handbag and Euro Wallet are both in the Boysenberry pattern, as pictured.


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Thumping Thursdays Social Blog Hop + LINKY

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Wordless Wednesday & An Instagram Dump

I was bad last week and took a vacation from my Wordless Wednesday linky. My Hubby was on vacation and, I guess, so was I. HAHA. How about an Instagram dump to tide you over? :)

Sweet Pea is excited for our #CadburyHighTea Party next week!
Cadbury High Tea Party

Last week we celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary by staying at the Hyatt Atlanta and eating at Fire of Brazil. Sorry it's blurry. This one was the best we took. :/
6 Year Wedding Anniversary

Wednesday, B didn't come so we took Sweet Pea to the zoo and then went swimming at my in-laws later that day. We were exhausted afterwards! :)
Parakeets at Zoo Atlanta

And we ended the week after a day of swimming at the in-laws with the cousins.
Cousins swimming



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Tanger's Back to School Taste & Style Food Truck Festival

I am so excited to be sharing this event as part of being a US Family Guide Blogger. We had so much fun at the last Taste & Style Event!

Tanger Outlets Back to School Shopping TangerStyle

Join Tanger Outlets Saturday, July 27th and Sunday July 28th, as they kick off Back to School Shopping TangerStyle with food, prizes and tons of entertaining fun! Join us as we give new meaning to the term FASHION PLATE!

Stroll an array of gourmet food trucks from the Atlanta Food Truck Park and taste some of the best selections of unique food offerings the metro area has to offer! Enjoy 11 Food Trucks and two yummy dessert additions!

Throughout both days don't miss out on interactive family fun, Kitchen Collections samplings, Corningware Corelle & Mores displayed array of Cookware, Tangerstyle Stops will be set up around our center for you to receive additional savings and special giveaways and become a Tangerclub member to spin the wheel for your chance to win one of several great retailer prizes!

Live music featuring The Regulars Band from the hit reality series "Next Great Family Band" from 12 noon - 4 pm Saturday! Meet the sister and brother leading this band to stardom!

Also don't forget to grab your 20% off coupon before you shop!

For more information, make sure to check out facebook.com/tangeroutletslocustgrove