Thursday, March 17, 2016
Happy St Patrick's Day!
My post yesterday talked about Mother's Day party plans - I just skipped right over St Patrick's Day today..and Easter! Yikes!
Guess I'm in a hurry for May lol!
Anyway, just wanted to wish you a Happy St Paddy's Day - don't forget to wear your green so you don't get pinched!
Getting Ready for Annual Mother's Day Party
I'm super excited about this year's Mother's Day party we throw for all our friends and family each year. We have SUCH a great time!
We have our annual party on Saturday, the day before Mother's Day, so everyone can be where they to be ON Mother's Day.
We got a new grill and since the hubby's birthday is coming up soon, I'm going to get him a new set of grill tools that I saw here. I want to get the fancy set so they'll last and he'll be proud to use them.
(note: he REALLY wants a YETI cooler, but I'm still undecided... what do you think? Are they worth the money?)
Even though Mother's day is pretty off in the future, we have a lot of things I want to get done before our party. Yep, my Honey Do list <grin>
Porch cleaned, flowers out, yard cleaned up, etc etc. You know the drill.
I also like to get cookout recipes before hand (this s'mores pie looks delicious!) and come up with some game ideas.
I've also been trying to be proactive about issues we've had at previous years parties. The parking situation is one and I think I've got that figured out.
The other problem is ICE - sheesh, we NEVER have enough ice. We constantly run out (especially if it's extra hot that day) and about every hour or so, someone has to run to the store to buy more bags ice.
Today, I figured out what I'm going to do about the ice situation for this year's party... I'm buying a portable ice maker! Brilliant, right? They're great in your kitchen, but you can even use them outdoors - perfect!
I never really even knew they existed so was super thrilled to find them AND see that they are really affordable. And when we did the math on how much we spend on ice, well one of these portable ice cube maker machines just makes sense.
There is a great Buying Guide here that really helped me figure out which one would be best for us.
We ended up buying the one that the author also ended up choosing (her full review here). It works great and it matches our new wine cooler.
Talk later!
PS - Hubby doesn't know it yet, but he's getting me one of these Moccamaster coffee makers for Mother's Day. I can't wait!
We have our annual party on Saturday, the day before Mother's Day, so everyone can be where they to be ON Mother's Day.
We got a new grill and since the hubby's birthday is coming up soon, I'm going to get him a new set of grill tools that I saw here. I want to get the fancy set so they'll last and he'll be proud to use them.
(note: he REALLY wants a YETI cooler, but I'm still undecided... what do you think? Are they worth the money?)
Even though Mother's day is pretty off in the future, we have a lot of things I want to get done before our party. Yep, my Honey Do list <grin>
Porch cleaned, flowers out, yard cleaned up, etc etc. You know the drill.
I also like to get cookout recipes before hand (this s'mores pie looks delicious!) and come up with some game ideas.
I've also been trying to be proactive about issues we've had at previous years parties. The parking situation is one and I think I've got that figured out.
The other problem is ICE - sheesh, we NEVER have enough ice. We constantly run out (especially if it's extra hot that day) and about every hour or so, someone has to run to the store to buy more bags ice.
Today, I figured out what I'm going to do about the ice situation for this year's party... I'm buying a portable ice maker! Brilliant, right? They're great in your kitchen, but you can even use them outdoors - perfect!
I never really even knew they existed so was super thrilled to find them AND see that they are really affordable. And when we did the math on how much we spend on ice, well one of these portable ice cube maker machines just makes sense.
There is a great Buying Guide here that really helped me figure out which one would be best for us.
We ended up buying the one that the author also ended up choosing (her full review here). It works great and it matches our new wine cooler.
Talk later!
PS - Hubby doesn't know it yet, but he's getting me one of these Moccamaster coffee makers for Mother's Day. I can't wait!
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Backpack and School Shopping?
It's that time of year AGAIN - school shopping. Yesterday, I was all over online looking for good deals on really cute backpacks for the kids.
Came across this new site that has lots of adorable styles.
Here's some quick links to what they have on their site.
Came across this new site that has lots of adorable styles.
Here's some quick links to what they have on their site.
Types of Backpacks
- Anime Backpacks for School
- Aqua Chevron Backpack
- Aztec Backpack
- Black and White Aztec Backpack
- Black and White Chevron Backpack
- Black and White Polka Dot Backpacks
- Black Mesh Backpacks
- Blue Chevron Backpack
- Blue Polka Dot Backpack
- Bohemian Backpacks for School
- Canvas Backpack for Men
- Canvas Backpack for Women
- Dinosaur Backpacks for School
- Faux Leather Backpacks
- Green Polka Dot Backpack
- Grey Chevron Backpack
- Horse Backpacks for School
- Janport Mesh Backpack
- Lace Backpacks
- Mesh Backpacks
- Navy Blue Digital Camo Backpack
- Pink Camo Backpacks
- Pink Chevron Backpack
- Pink Polka Dot Backpacks
- Sequin Chevron Backpacks
- Waxed Canvas Messenger Bag
- Zebra Backpacks for School
And here are some specific cute ones I liked:
Enjoy the site - I know we sure did!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Kid's Lunch Box Ideas?
Quick post to ask for some help....
I went ahead and bought these awesome ice packs I found reviewed here (they are really great, btw!), but now I'm a little stuck as to which lunch box I should get for Bella.
Any feedback from other Moms?
Thanks in advance!
I went ahead and bought these awesome ice packs I found reviewed here (they are really great, btw!), but now I'm a little stuck as to which lunch box I should get for Bella.
Any feedback from other Moms?
Thanks in advance!
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