HAPPY WEDNESDAY! I hope your day is a great one so far. I can’t wait to share with you an amazing discount at the end of today’s post for one of my favorite places to shop for the kids and me. I’ve also got a chance for you to win an awesome giveaway! This post is sponsored by thredUP. Thank you so much for your support of my family and our sponsors, you are all the best!
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Have I ever mentioned to you before how much I love clothes, especially active wear for me and cute outfits for the kids? I love them a lot. I think the absolute best combination is when you find really cute clothes and you get a killer deal on your purchase. My sister and I refer to that feeling as the shopper’s high. She even gets this shopping high from finding awesome grocery shopping deals, I need to start doing that.
I absolutely adore finding my favorite brands and pieces of clothing at such amazing deals. Oh and seeing how much money you save after you make the purchase… yeah, that is really fun for me.
I’ve been using thredUP for the last few years now. ThredUP is a huge online store that buys and sells high-quality secondhand fashion! They have awesome stuff for women and for kids. I find the cutest things for the kids on thredUP. Who wants to pay full-price for clothing that kids are going to grow out of in just a few months?!
I LOVE the price of secondhand items but I do not love going in to a secondhand clothing store and searching through everything because there is just so much to sort through. It stresses me out.
With thredUP online store, you just enter exactly what you are looking for including size, type of clothing, brand, color and price. Once you do that, a great selection of exactly what you are looking for pops up for you to choose from. This is all done while you are in the comfort of your own home in your pajamas at 2 a.m. (yes, when I can’t sleep… I shop) or at anytime that you want. ThredUP has all of my favorite brands to choose from like Lululemon, Gap, Old Navy, J. Crew, Forever 21, Banana Republic, Anthropologie, H & M and so many more! You can find so many like-new items from top name brands and designers for up to 90% off.
Yes, please.
Online shopping is my favorite especially with kids that think that a store is a place for them to run around like crazy and pretend that I am their personal jungle gym.
Your order from thredUP arrives right away in an adorable polka dot box. Everything is folded so nicely and wrapped in tissue paper. The first time I ordered from thredUP I was worried about how everything would smell because I didn’t know with consignment items what it would be like. BUT I will 100% tell you, everything I have ordered has arrived smelling perfect. Each item that thredUP sells has been TRIPLE CHECKED to make sure that everything is like-new (or actually brand new with tags still on). Each day thredUP adds thousands of items so you will always have a ton of new things to check out. Be careful because it can be addicting to check back every day for new stuff you want to buy;)
Brooke has already started a love for her own little style (and she already tells me how she wants her hair each day… Andrew can’t believe it) so she loves seeing everything that I pick out for us. Also, I am really excited because thredUP offers a ton of amazing maternity pieces which will be perfect when that stage of life comes for us.
Here is what I ordered this last time around from thredUP! I wanted to show you the savings on each piece too so you can get an idea for how great the deals are!
Nike Active Pants for me—> Retail $54 and I got them for $15.99.
Gap Ankle Boots for Brooke—> Retail $55 and I got them for $12.99.
Lululemon Athletica Track Jacket for me—> Retail $118 and I got it for $50.99.
Old Navy t-shirt for Knox—> Retail $13 and I got it for $4.99.
Zara Dress on Brooke—> Retail $43 and I got it for $13.99.
Gap White Jeans for Brooke——> Retail $35 and I got them for $17.99.
Floatimini Pullover Hoodie for Brooke—> Retail $85 and I got it for $25.99.
Knox’s Blue Hoodie from The Children’s Place—> Retail $30 and I got it for 11.99.
Knox Old Navy Khaki Shorts—> Retail $17 and we got them for $5.99.
Madewell t-shirt for me—> Retail $60 and I got it for $17.99.
I saved 65% off retail through thredUP ——> That is a savings of $331.10 on all of the items above!!
Also, if you have clothes that you don’t wear anymore just order a thredUP Clean Out Kit and fill it with the items you no longer want. Then just put it on your porch. You can even check out the website beforehand to see what thredUP does and does not take and what the payout will be!
I am so so excited about this lulu jacket that I ordered through thredUP. It seriously feels like I just got the jacket straight from the Lululemon store but I paid SO much less for it because of thredUP.
Knox sporting his sweet shorts and top from thredUP. That little grin of his:)
Best friends forever, until they are not and fighting about something… the way it goes with all siblings right?!
I wanted to share a small update about how blending is going over here with these pictures of our cute kiddos. Blending has felt like it fit together so naturally for us but at the same time it has taken some time to get in the swing of things. With all of the different arrangements, having two other parents to work with has been a major adjustment but it is coming together.
NOTHING comes close to how blessed I feel for being able to be in Knox’s world now and seeing how much Brooke loves her brother and Andrew. Seeing us all together laughing, playing and cuddling up on the couch is the best thing in my world and I couldn’t ask for anything more. But with everything in life, there are hard parts. I think the hardest part of blending would be trying to find my place. I’m not Knox’s mom (he has an amazing one) but I am his step-mom and finding what that definition means for me and Knox has taken some trial and error. Figuring out how I am involved in discipline or decisions or where I fit in his heart takes time. I’ve been discouraged at times and so has Andrew when it comes to finding how to fit in best with all of the different factors that come along with a mixed home and all of the back and forth that comes with these two BUT I just have to remind myself that love is all that matters. Something that Andrew and I decided is that we are doing special dates each month where I take Knox out and he takes Brooke out. I think spending time working on our personal relationships with our step-child is what matters, not figuring out where I fit in to it all perfectly. Just strengthening that relationship one day at a time, spending one-on-one time and loving them with every piece of our hearts is the way to find our place in their world. I would love to hear any advice from anyone reading that has blended a family!
We shall see how the teenage years go with these two kiddos (I adore this Zara dress from thredUP that I got for Brooke)… she already gives me attitude ha. Good thing I taught high school for a few years, I know all of the tricks in the book;)
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ThredUP has a really great discount for you guys today——> The first 100 people to use my code HRG40 will get an extra 40% off their first order)! This discount applies to new customers only and up to a $50 discount!
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HERE IS HOW TO ENTER THE $250 GIVEAWAY!!! You are going to really want to enter this one:
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*****Leave a comment on this post with a link to your favorite item from thredUP to win $250 shopping credit!!!
So excited for somebody to win and have a huge shopping spree. GOOD LUCK!
404 comments
Dani
I am dying for some white jeans for spring! These would be perfect! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-j-crew-factory-store-jeggings/23166804?sizing_id=778%2C765%2C768%2C775
Meg
Long time reader but I rarely comment :( typically hiding my reading while waiting for one of my littles to go to sleep but I had to say – you sound like an amazing co-parent for Knox’s mom to have. The respect you have for them and their relationship and the love you have for him and your guys relationship- it’s so positive! You seem so genuinely kind hearted. Blending isn’t easy no matter how smooth things are but you sure seem to be doing a stellar job.
Kate S
I need some new workout clothes, so I would go for this:
https://www.thredup.com/product/x-marc-new-york-track-jacket/22979437?sizing_id=795%2C812%2C822%2C813%2C829
Denae
These pants I have been lookong for! Thanks!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-athleta-casual-pants/22912790?sizing_id=795%2C813
Danielle
This is a simple tank but I need summer clothes!! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-abercrombie-and-fitch-tube-top/22716532
Nicole Koenen
THANK YOU for introducing me to this! I just spent the last hour browsing the sight and found so many things! Here is the link to a jacket I’d love before/after runs: https://www.thredup.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=blogger_hrg&referral_code=blogger_hrgmarch17
Nicole Koenen
oops, typo. I mean “site”
Caroline
I loved reading this review…am usually so skeptical to order from online shops like this because I feel like I never know what I’m getting myself into. And I just spent way way too many hours browsing!!!
I’m a workout-a-holic and am ALWAYS in workout gear. ALWAYS. But I have a work party coming up and do not have anything to wear. Well, that’s not completely accurate. I have tons of old dresses and ‘real’ clothes that don’t fit me since I’ve lost about 30 lbs! I have to belt every dress I own and then I just look like a child in clothes that are too big..hahahahaha
I was eyeing this dress. It’s navy…which I love as an alternative to black!!! And the lace…swooning!!!
https://www.thredup.com/product/x-aqua-casual-dress/22503702
And on a completely unrelated note…can you please send NJ some of that weather?!? We were having the warmest winter and now it’s about 20 degrees with wind chills in the single digits and a fresh coating of snow. I am so ready to strip off the layers and feel the warmth of the sun!
Alli
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-sports-bra/21361026?sizing_id=774%2C799%2C791%2C576
LOVE THE LULULEMON DISCOUNTS I think I’m going to tell my mom about this even if we don’t win!! LOVE the sound of high quality and discounted wear–what a great website!
Rachael
This Lulemon tank is calling my name!! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-active-tank/22967215?sizing_id=781%2C790%2C584%2C798
Maria Baldarrago
https://cf-assets-thredup.thredup.com/assets/64257623/xlarge.jpg
I love everything Nike!
Aly
Love this dress!!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-j-crew-casual-dress/23080949?sizing_id=571%2C795%2C781%2C790%2C778
Laurel E
Love this top!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-active-tank/22743853?sizing_id=795%2C790
Shannon
Super fun giveaway! I like this shirt: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-maurices-34-sleeve-blouse/22913400?sizing_id=778%2C795%2C812
Dottie @crazyfitmommy
I don’t really know why, but the idea of purple yoga pants just makes me happy…..https://www.thredup.com/product/women-beyond-yoga-yoga-pants/21447113?sizing_id=812%2C829%2C822%2C832%2C841%2C551%2C554%2C795
Amanda
This would be perfect for my cruise that’s coming up!? I love thredup!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-bebe-cocktail-dress/22253113?sizing_id=554%2C559%2C798%2C790%2C795
Liz
Love the H&M casual pants! But then, there are so many things I saw that tempt me!
Lindsay
https://www.thredup.com/product/x-aqua-casual-dress/23103106?sizing_id=795%2C571%2C781%2C778%2C799%2C790
Brooke’s dress is so cute!
Michelle
https://www.thredup.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=blogger_hrg&referral_code=blogger_hrgmarch17
Can’t go wrong with flows tops… or maybe I’m just ready for spring!!
Carly McEneaney
I am going to Japan in a few weeks and this adorable skirt is perfect for my trip! Even if I don’t win I may buy this little beaut!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-forever-21-casual-skirt/23092653?sizing_id=812%2C825%2C568
Erin
I’ve been tempted to order from ThredUp but never have. This would be the first thing I’d probably buy, for a wedding I get to attend.
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-ann-taylor-casual-dress/23158050?sizing_id=778%2C795%2C798%2C790
Jill
This dress!!!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-j-crew-casual-dress/23080949?sizing_id=571%2C795%2C781%2C790%2C778
Love the concept :)
Emily J.
Awesome! There’s a LBD from Gap I have my eye on here: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-gap-casual-dress/22552614?sizing_id=798
kelly s
I will check it out!
Amy
My oldest son is graduating this year and it would be fun to get a new-to-me dress to celebrate. This one looks kind of fun. https://www.thredup.com/product/women-asos-casual-dress/23098250?sizing_id=559%2C554%2C765%2C778%2C755%2C774%2C781
Sheena
These shoes look super cute!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-shoes-kate-spade-new-york-wedges/23142672?sizing_id=778%2C757%2C568
Erin Nicole
SO many things to choose from! I know this is small, but I love this scarf
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-faded-glory-scarf/23173438?sizing_id=798%2C813%2C795%2C563
Kaley
I have never owned a lulumon item, so I have my eye on this one :)
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-active-tank/22632365?sizing_id=568%2C571%2C812%2C822%2C832
Thank you for sharing with us :)
Allison D.
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-ann-taylor-loft-casual-dress/22917115?sizing_id=778%2C790
Love this Loft dress for work or weekend.
claire
I’d snag a cute pair of flats like these! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-shoes-tory-burch-flats/19936122?shortcut=4295&sizing_id=782%2C559%2C781%2C765
Jessica
I love thredup and all they have to offer, constantly changing!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-shoes-chinese-laundry-wedges/22929033?sizing_id=774%2C781%2C778%2C551
I’d love these for summer :)
Kara T.
Love this dress! https://www.thredup.com/product/21649558
Elizabeth
Would love to get my kids new clothes! They would be so excited :)
https://www.thredup.com/product/girls-old-navy-denim-jacket/22832883?sizing_id=576%2C782%2C790
Claire Huot
I absolutely love Thred Up! I use their clean out bags all the time and have found some really great pieces for myself as well. I’m in the market for some new spring dresses and am LOVING this Anthro one at the moment https://www.thredup.com/product/x-anna-sui-for-anthropologie-casual-dress/23184756?sizing_id=778%2C795%2C781%2C790
thanks for doing this giveaway!
Michelle
Thank you! I like the friends 3/4 sleeve silk blouse and can use some summer clothes too! Thredup is awesome!
Michelle
*Fei blouse haha!
Rachel R.
This is so boring, but I really need a yellow cardigan for spring! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-j-crew-cardigan/21834584?sizing_id=795
Jenn
This summer dress looks perfect for a hot Houston day!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-inc-international-concepts-casual-dress/23065836?sizing_id=568%2C795%2C798
Wendy K.
I haven’t had enough time to sort through this little gem of a website. I didn’t know it existed. So thanks! This is pretty cute: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-ark-and-co-casual-dress/23102238?sizing_id=563%2C778%2C782 Need to scan the shoes!
Lindsay
I’m addicted to online shopping, so much easier!
https://www.thredup.com/product/juniors-dollhouse-denim-jacket/23035857?sizing_id=576%2C571%2C579
Kathleen
Love thredup. Sold stuff, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet! Love this cute dress!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lilly-pulitzer-casual-dress/22724873?sizing_id=765%2C756%2C778%2C774%2C775
Sonya
Love this!
https://www.thredup.com/product/x-kate-spade-new-york-silk-dress/22771148?sizing_id=588%2C584%2C795%2C798%2C812
Caitlin
I love this white eyelet dress. It would be perfect for spring/summer events.
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-london-times-casual-dress/23166364?sizing_id=588%2C579%2C812%2C822%2C832%2C829%2C584
Morgan
I would be all about getting some new clothes for my little girl!
This is one of my favorite dresses for her!
https://www.thredup.com/product/girls-ralph-lauren-dress/21965163?shortcut=3552&sizing_id=841%2C829%2C832%2C22
But for me I love this!
https://www.thredup.com/product/x-faconnable-casual-dress/19207316?sizing_id=841%2C829%2C832%2C22
pd
Since everything is so affordable I think I’d mix it up with some colored jeans – https://www.thredup.com/product/x-joes-jeans-jeggings/23115694?sizing_id=775%2C756
Maria D
How cute are these flats for spring??!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-shoes-zara-flats/23144960?sizing_id=795%2C568%2C781%2C778%2C563%2C790%2C798
Erin
Love this skirt from Lululemon:
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-active-skort/23112747?sizing_id=798%2C795
Amy
Is it weird if my favorite item is that adorable dress Brooke is wearing, but I don’t have a kid?
For me, I like this https://www.thredup.com/product/women-ark-and-co-casual-dress/23102238?sizing_id=563%2C778%2C782
Katie
Pretty simple but I just really like it, I don’t know…
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-ann-taylor-loft-casual-dress/21553637?sizing_id=756%2C554%2C559%2C563
Where has this site been all my life and why did you have to introduce it to me?? :(
Michael Nelson
I have been DYING to try thredup! I appreciate their great deals, especially since I am a broke college student haha! I love this puma track jacket! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-puma-track-jacket/23139294?sizing_id=579%2C778%2C765
Taylor Johnson
Totally bookmarking this!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-old-navy-sweater-dress/22711628?sizing_id=795%2C568
Laura
I love this cardigan!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-staring-at-stars-cardigan/22658564?shortcut=4289&sizing_id=774%2C756%2C568%2C778
Jennie
What a great idea, lots of great things on their website!!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-pullover-sweater/21622864?sizing_id=571%2C799%2C791%2C798%2C790%2C795
Cassie Horg
I have a purse obsession and can never have too many. I love this one because it looks like it can hold a lot of stuff plus it’s super cute!
https://www.thredup.com/product/handbags-just-fab-crossbody-bag/23100707?sizing_id=778%2C756%2C774%2C765
Becky
They even have handbags! I like this one!
https://www.thredup.com/product/handbags-unbranded-handbags-tote/22948850
Madeline
I’d love this dress! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-max-studio-casual-dress/22362276?sizing_id=799%2C795
Monica
After seeing your jacket, that’s what I looked for: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-jacket/23128579?sizing_id=798%2C781%2C790%2C778%2C795%2C782%2C791%2C579%2C584
Bam!
Mary
I have never ordered from Thredup, but I’ve heard many good things about it!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-express-blazer/22779158?sizing_id=798
Sarah Evans
With 2 kiddos, ages 3.5 and almost 1, I would love to re-stock their wardrobe for the spring/summer months!
Becca
Thredup seems wonderful! Would love to try it out. Love this purse! https://www.thredup.com/product/handbags-old-navy-crossbody-bag/22860626?sizing_id=781%2C790
Liz A
I love their selection of blazers, including this one: https://www.thredup.com/product/x-rebecca-taylor-jacket/21600657?sizing_id=782%2C563%2C775%2C559%2C756%2C765%2C774!
Jen Lyle
I LOVE polka dots https://www.thredup.com/product/women-talbots-cardigan/21960926?shortcut=4270&sizing_id=765%2C547%2C775%2C778
I’ve been wanting to try ThredUp! It’s such a great idea ?
Stephanie
I’d love a shopping spree mainly for my little girl. This dress is super cute. https://www.thredup.com/product/18969564
Ellen
Little Converses for my daughter!
Valerie
I like the Kenneth Cole Reaction flats!
Danica
There are so many awesome workout tops. This is one I like:
https://www.thredup.com/sl?u=2717625&i=20180316&p=204
Katie B
I love this sweater! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-white-house-black-market-cardigan/22898042
Valerie
I like these gold J.Crew flats!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-shoes-j-crew-flats/22551411?sizing_id=579
Sharon
I love your honesty about blending your lives. As a remarried widow my family too has struggled with where my kids fit in with my new husband- even though my kids are grown!! Have you ever heard of One Fit Widow? She is great and so inspirational. She is also very honest about how hard it is to blend families- but also how rewarding!!
http://www.onefitwidow.com/mending-while-blending/ is a place you can start. It doesn’t look like she has written in a while, but I love her words!! I think you are on the absolute right track of building relationships with each other!! I can tell from your blog that you are a great mom and step-mom!!
Annette
https://www.thredup.com/product/handbags-dooney-and-bourke-leather-satchel/23096193
Rachel
This dress caught my eye! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lc-lauren-conrad-casual-dress/22731986
Michelle
I would love anything lululemon!
Hannah G
I really like this cute dress for my daughter: https://www.thredup.com/product/girls-old-navy-dress/23004669
Anna
I’m loving the fun and casual look of this dress!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-hollywould-for-target-casual-dress/23219975?sizing_id=778%2C781
Sam
This jacket! I live in Minnesota and the weather goes from 20 in the morning to 40 with 20 mph wind in the afternoon.
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-nike-track-jacket/23065344?sizing_id=795%2C791%2C563
Melissa S
I love this dress! http://www.thredup.com/product/women-charlie-jade-silk-dress/19885740?sizing_id=790%2C795
So cute for summer!
Sweet & Salty Runner
What a beautiful LBD! https://www.thredup.com/product/x-betsey-johnson-cocktail-dress/22244851?sizing_id=774
skigirl0891
Those Nike pants with the polka dots you have on are soo cute!! I bought the pair you featured in your old navy post with the polka dots. Athletic wear is so fun these days! So is athlesiure, which is why I chose this awesome cozy sweater!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-pullover-sweater/23220339?sizing_id=778%2C765%2C768%2C775
Elle
Great site!!! I would love this Lou & Grey Pullover Sweater! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-acrylic-lou-and-grey-beige-pullover-sweater/19938176
Andrea
This tank is definitely my favorite thing I’ve found so far… I need new workout tops and purple is just the best color there is.
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lululemon-athletica-active-tank/22946493?sizing_id=571%2C799%2C806%2C790
Lauren
Love! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lilly-pulitzer-casual-dress/22888175?sizing_id=781%2C782%2C571
Kinzie
This would be an ideal Easter dress!
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lilka-casual-dress/22536208?sizing_id=778%2C799%2C584
Emily
I’d buy these Cole Haan Wedges for work: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-shoes-cole-haan-wedges/23101662?sizing_id=781%2C778%2C775%2C551
Amanda
Would love this Ralph Lauren tank. Need more tanks.
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-ralph-lauren-sleeveless-top/23166362
shannon finer
WHAT?! Great giveaway! I’d snag some Keen sandals for my son!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
I LOOOOOVE this dress! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-j-crew-cocktail-dress/22437586?sizing_id=799%2C559%2C798%2C813%2C795%2C812%2C563
Kelsey
I love ThredUp too! This sweater caught my eye: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-zara-pullover-sweater/22999848?sizing_id=568%2C563%2C778
Bianca T
i love thred up for the dresses :) https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lilly-pulitzer-casual-dress/22687616?sizing_id=750%2C765%2C778%2C756
Bethany
Jeans for my LO! https://www.thredup.com/product/boys-lucky-brand-jeans/20681117
Vunda V
i love the neckline on this tank! https://www.thredup.com/product/women-bleev-sleeveless-top/23228086?sizing_id=790%2C778
Allie Blackham
This is my favorite piece: https://www.thredup.com/product/girls-genuine-kids-from-oshkosh-dress/20380241?shortcut=4269 adorable!
Jill B
My daughter loves rompers. This one would be so cute on her!
https://www.thredup.com/product/girls-gymboree-romper/18410782?sizing_id=559%2C825%2C822%2C50
Rebekah
I really want Blumarine
Cocktail Dress but it is $207!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer H.
I love this Ralph Lauren dress. https://www.thredup.com/product/women-lauren-by-ralph-lauren-casual-dress/23173837?sizing_id=822
Karen C.
I’ve found some great workout clothes on thredup after you recommended it. However this time I’m in need of some new dress pants for work because I just ripped a pair. These J Crew ones are so affordable and classic https://www.thredup.com/product/19522898
Emmy
https://www.thredup.com/product/women-nike-active-skort/23283379
This Nike apparel is really discounted! What a fabulous place to shop!
Amy Lynn Nantel
I don’t know if the contest is still open, but I will post this anyway because it is SO fabulous. I NEED this red Versace dress: https://www.thredup.com/product/x-versace-casual-dress/20283152?sizing_id=579%2C841%2C847%2C812%2C829
And OMG I cannot even imagine wearing a brand like Versace. Seriously. I’m surrounded by dairy farmers. #blacksheep