"home is whenever i'm with you" ( a whole 'lotta' pictures!)

Our most favorite thing to do, is any and everything...together. Yeah I know, super cheesy, but it's true, whenever the "Kor 4" are all together we have somany adventures.Some small, some great, but the only thing that matters is that we are together as a family. Last year was a very rough year for us, our family ties were tested, but we seem to have come through slowly but surely on the other side, all together, all madly in love with one another (even though we all fight, yell, scream, get mad, slam doors,etc from time to time at the end of the day, we are all most happy being with each other. Our most favorite things to do as a family, are spur of the moment trips, to places near and far. When the mood strikes, we get on the move. A few weeks ago,a day that began as a small day trip turned into an over night trip to our favorite city in Tennessee (a place that is on our list of places to move once the girls are a little older) Nashville, Tennessee. We truly love Nashville,and I think the girls had a splendid time.
We started our day off with a must have family photo shoot :)




Here's a quick clothes run down for ya:
On Kevin:
v neck tee-rue 21
pants-thrifted
glasses-urban outfitters

on me:
v neck boyfriend tee-target
leggings-f21
boots-steve madden
necklace-i made it
head band-i made it
belt-tj maxx
bracelet-hobby lobby leather crafts section

on Zoe:
dress-target
leggings-target
skirt-macys
shoes-kohls

on amelie:
black shirt-target
dress-handmade gift from mexico
leggings-target
boots-gift from my aunt kohls i believe?
head band-i made it

By the time we FINALY got on the road to Nashville, we decided it would be a better trip if we just spent the night.So we looked up hotels and found the Renaissance hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville and booked a room ...from the car (classy eh?) Afte a few minutes of yelling about which way to turn and swearing my iphone wasn't acting properly, we finally made our way to the hotel.




That night we let the girls swim in the pool (which we had all to ourselves). Drove around Nashville and Brentwood, and went to the mall in Franklin. The next day we had a plan of action for our day, and it went something like this:
pinkberry for breakfast:


Followed by shopping and exploring:



Thrifting mid day:


Science center in the after noon:(which btw was horrible because it was filled with yucky loud un ruley tweens! (yuck!)



(don'yt you just love the paparazzii style picture Kevin took of the girls and myself?!
All that followed by,dinner then we headed home.
(and because they're my fave another quicky clothing recap)
on Kevin:
hat-target
shirt-macys
pants-thrifted
flip flops-old navy
jacket-rue 21
glasses-urban outfitters

on me-
shorts-target
tights-target
boots-thrifted
sweat shirt-urban outfitters
v neck boyfriend tee-target
purse-urban outfitters
necklace-i made it

on Zoe:
sweater-gap kids
skinny jeans-gap kids
t shirt-target
shoes-kohls
jacket-target

on amelie:
shirt-gap kids
skinny jeans- gap kids
boots- gift from my aunt kohls?
jacket-target


All in all in turned out to be a fun time, the only thing we have to figure out now is when we will return for our next adventure in our favorite city. And besides, any city with my three favorite people is just fine with me!

xoxo

Mommy Has Tattoos Mondays!

Yay! I'm so excited to introduce this new feature on the Little A.Korn Blog!

As a mommy who adds to her tattoo collection more and more I find myself facing challenges in fitting in with the other moms at Zoe and Amelie's schools ,at church,and just while being out and about in our (small) town.So, I decided to start this feature to connect you all with moms you already may know via the blog world and some close friends of mine as well. All, are ladies who have tattoos (some a lot, some a few) and are all AWESOME moms I truly admire.

I originally thought I would be the first mom on this feature, but I held out for the one mama who's tattoos I LOVE and who all in all is a lovely ("unfiltered" )mommy blogger, I truly admire.

Ok enough small talk let's get to the feature! Heres my very first interview with Jessica of The Doe or The Deer



Here's our interview,enjoy!
Name: Jessica Youngsma
# of children-2
blog-The Doe or The Deer

"Hey ya'll! I'm Jess of The Doe or The Deer. I'm an unfiltered mommyblogger who covers any and all topics, ranging anywhere from fashion, photography, politics, art, postpartum depression, religion and just everyday life. I'm married to my ever so supportive husband, Derek, who plays drums in the metalcore band Bleeding Through. We have two wild and gorgeous kids, who are only 18 months apart. Zoe Jaimes, 2 years old and Ezra Phoenix, 11 months old. Oh and our 5 year old Boston Terrier. We've got our hands full."


1. What do your children have to say about your tattoos?
Zoe, loves to point out all the different animals on me. Ezra, well... He doesn't say much, he's still a baby blob.

(how stinkin' CUTE are they?!)

2. Since we're on the subject of moms and tattoos,what does your mom have to say about your tattoos?
I was disowned for a few years, because she had discovered them though a friend of hers who found me in several tattoo magazines. I had hid them from my mom since I was 17 and she had never actually "seen" them until 6 years ago when I showed up at her door in a bikini. Shock and awe was the only way to cure her disgust. And now? She doesn't even notice them anymore.

3. How do other un tattooed moms or parents react to your tattoos?
Anyone 40 years old and under seem to have no problem with me. In fact they always want to talk about what they "want to get". Not to say that there isn't some moms who give me the side eye when they first meet me, but once they get to having a conversation with me, they realize I'm no different than any other mommies.


4.Do you ever try to hide your tattoos from your child's teachers,friends parents, etc?
The only time I ever try to hide them is at the grocery store. Just so I can avoid any conversations with bro's about my "sick tatz". I just want to get my shopping done, dude.


5.Do you have any tattoos dedicated to your children?If not do you plan on getting any?
Not yet!!! But I have plans to... I'm not gonna say what though, because I don't want anyone to snatch up my steez.


6. How will you react if and when your children start getting tattoos?
Cry.
7.How did you feel about your tattoos during and after pregnancy?(I have stomach tattoos so that was interesting to say the least!)
Nothing ever changed with the looks of my tattoos during or after pregnancy, but I sure got the stank eye from old ladies when walking around pregnant. Like they couldn't believe I was procreating, because I was obviously a "white trash welfare case". Trust me, they got the stank eye right back at them. ;)

8. Do you think your tattoos effect your child's social schedule (for instance Sam's mom doesn't really want Sam to play with your child because of your tattoos) Have you ever faced this type of challenge as a tattooed mom?
Unfortunately, I don't get a lot of offers for playdates from other mommies I know and I don't think it has much to do with my tattoos either. I need some mommy friends, with a good sense of dry, sarcastic humor... Anyone wanna hangout?


9. Is there anything you would like to let those un tattooed parents that may judge you as a tattooed mom?
I bake some seriously delicious red velvet cupcakes. PLEASE be my friend. (<-Too desperate?)


10. Do you plan on getting more tattoos?
Like duh! Totally. I've got another arm to finish, 2 legs to get started on and the other side of my neck left to do. Plans, BIG plans.


My artists:
Nick Vargas (California)
Dan Smith (California/New Zealand)
Los "Life Ruiner" Ocegunda (California)
Jim Minor (California)
Brent Vann (California)
Marc Jackson (California)
Kayle LeoGrande (California)
"Old School" Alex (New Jersey)
Nick Phillips (Utah)
Jeff Cooper (California)
Oh and myself...I did the crap tattoo on ankle. And no, I don't tattoo professionally.


Thank you SO much Jessica for the interview and sharing with us all your amazing work and what your life as a tattooed mommy is like! (and I'm sure you will have many volunteers to hang with ya! especially if cupcakes are involved!)

If you are a tattooed mommy and would like to be featured on Little A.korn's "Mommy Has Tattoos Mondays" please send an email to akornelson@gmail.com with the header "tattooed mom feature"
I hope you all enjoyed Jessica's interview and TRULY BEAUTIFUL work!
xoxo

The Kor 4 "What We Wore!"

So this is one of the new features on the Little A.Korn Blog:


Here's what we wore today,as we journeyed to our favorite thrift store, coffee shop,and all about our little town.















hat-target
glasses-urban outfitters
shirt-target
pants-thrifted
shoes-puma

necklace-i made it
dress-gift
cardigan-target
purse-urban outfitters
tights-target
boots-thrifted
belt-kids belt from rainbow
bracelet-hobby lobby leather crafts section

shirt-target
skirt-old navy
tights-target
shoes-kids uniform shop

dress-target
hoodie-target
tights-tjmaxx
shoes-converse


I thought it would be more fun for us all to get in on the what we wore act instead of the same ol same ol pictures of me. We will surely take more family pics for this fun new feature soon! Hope you enjoyed!

xoxo

Zoe Kravitz, I love your style!

So it's very rare I talk about anything on the Little A.korn blog other than things pertaining to my daily life,but since our very own little Zoe was kinda sorta named after rock star daughter Zoe Kravitz, I figured, it's kinda family, daily life related, right?! ...Eh? Ok let's do it!

The mood I'm in fashion wise, has changed drastically since my days of dresses, skirts,cardigans,bows and anti-jeans! It's a bit more laid back,a bit more wanderlust,a bit more grown up.So, as of lately I'm really digging the style of Miss Zo Kravitz! Some of the pictures are old,some are fairly new. I hope you find a little inspiration in them, just as I have.


(image found via tumblr)

(image found via tumblr) I LOVE this look! (Except I'd have to have my bangs and a fun red lip) (red lipstick has also become my go to) Which is odd because I used to be terrified at the thought of red lips!

Here we go! I adore this look as well! The loose casual feel of the outfit it=s off set by the fantastic sexy red lipstick!!!
WORK IT!!!



Loving the red turban and vintage D.A.R.E tee!Oh and the necklaces! Not so sure about the pants?


There ya have it,simple breezy,effortless,casual Zo Kravitz! I <3 your style!!

In my efforts to hunt down some chic pics of Miss Kravitz, I also discovered that she had(has?) a band called Elevator Fight. I didn't dig all the songs,I even found myself giggling at her attempts at some points in certain songs,but this song really stuck out( and I even find myself humming it from time to time). If all their other songs were similar to this they would surely be a summer go see band!



lovely song! Hope you all enjoy!
xoxo

A Trip to the old country store

There's a local tourist attraction we go to every now and then simply for their kick ass southern food buffet.So when my parents invited us to eat the breakfast buffet there this morning we were all game to go. The tourist attraction I am referring to is Casey Jones railroad museum and Old Country store. I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I looked around the gift shop. There were tons of things I wanted to buy right then and there!
Here's a few pics of all the goodies I spied while there.Enjoy!


Deer!!!!

I want him in my house!!!

mmmm honey sticks!!

Lollipop row!

Manicure sets in a cupcake case!

Pretty purses.

Neat magnets. Oh look it's little shirley temple!

Kevin found this really neat odd looking record player contraption (it was ONLY $5999!!!

Old school fedoras. I really want to get Kevin one(maybe for valentine's day?)

This fellow had a hair dress made of feather lollipops!! I want one!!

This pretty lady was outside. Isn't her headband neat?
Ok that's all the eye candy I got today! Hope you enjoyed!
xoxo

A-Thrifting I will go

Ever since I was in 7th grade, I have been in love with thrift stores,antique stores,and vintage stores.The idea of getting some of the neatest stuff for a sometimes super low price was very appealing for me in my young age,and the older I got, the more the thrill of the hunt amongst all the "old" stuff delighted me. As a thrift shopper I have gone through different "phases" When I first began vintage shopping I like to get old floral sixties dresses (looking back these were truly ugly frocs) an I thank my dear mother for allowing me to go browse trough racks and racks of these neon colored dreamy dresses,and even further,allowing me to wear them to middle school each day! I later fell in love with men plaid pants,I have always been a short,small in stature girl, so I would have to cut the hems off the [ants and rock them with airwalks and band tees.(this was my 9th grade look) Then I moved onto silly tiiight vintage tees,antique bubble gum machines,purses,etc etc. I am now in love with thrift store unicorns,owls,shoes,glasses,etc. I thought I wold share a few of my latest thrift store scores with you guys!

I literally squeeling in the middle of the aisle when i saw this cute little unicorn :) And it was a whooping 50 cents!!!

I got these cute little flats for $3.99 and I plan to wear them in Valentine's day.

These boots were a score from today,and they like the kick ass unicorn were another item that made me squeel in the middle of the aisle!

I also got this cute little owl today.There was a second one,but I left it for another shopper to bring home:)
I would LIVE to be able to go thrifting EVERYDAY but realistically I am able to go about once or twice a week.I don't always find anything, but the thrill of the hunt is what I really like! Another cool thing about the goodwill here is that I get a 10% student discount! Which, on 50% off days makes me get some stuff for practically FREE!!! Do you guys go to thrift stores? Or do you like to do online vintage shopping? What are some of your favorite sites or thrift store scores?
xoxo