WW: KidzBop Baths.

Wordless Wednesdays: Munch loves her KidzBop and plays it often.

 

 

 

... Sometimes while she bathes. JAMMING!

 

Bags, Boxes, Bins - The Disconnect.

As you know, we bought a new house.

Hubbs tightening the new formal dining chair legs.

 

I've been traveling for work.

No one told me it's impossible to look cool with a laptop bag and a sticker nametag on.

I planned a bridal shower and a bachelorette party.

Banner tutorial coming soon!

Favor table tutorial coming soon!

Partyin' in Vegas.
 

I was the Matron of Honor in my sister-friend's wedding in Las Vegas.

Quick tutorial coming soon!

 

 

It's been a lot in the past 6 weeks.

A lot.

 

Islanders, I have a confession.

 

I haven't unpacked my clothes yet.

*gasp*

 

Hear me out!  At first, it was because we purchased a new bedroom set so we had no furniture.  Huh?  Uh... Why yes, the new bedroom furniture arrived (like 3 weeks ago). 

 

Pic from the store's magazine

 

No, I haven't put any of my clothes in the dresser.   Yes, the clothes are still in bags, bins and boxes all over the floor. 

Yes, I hate it.

No, my hate hasn't driven me to fix it.

 

UNTIL NOW.

See, I've got a horrible habit of doing the most for others and neglecting myself. As I mentioned in the Bucket List post (here), I am no longer going to apologize for taking care of me and mine.

 

I am going to take this week to disconnect from the world when I leave the office.  I will not answer phone calls.  I will not respond to emails.  I will not do anything other than unpack my clothes and make my master bedroom pretty.

I've always focused on every room besides my bedroom.  In our other homes, it became a hodge-podge catchall of decor and random bedding.  Simply put, it became a major source of stress for me (as long as it's clean, the man could care less *eye roll*). 

This time, I want our room to be our oasis.  You know, our escape from life's stress...  Our personal romantic getaway.  To make this happen, I'm going to put some work into the master bedroom upfront.

Islanders, please excuse me while I unplug from the world in an effort to make progress around my home.
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With my work around the house, Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day upon us, I'm going to pick up with the Vegas posts after we discuss some last minute gift ideas.  Stay tuned!
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Are you holding yourself back?
 

 

Vegas - More BANG for the Buck!

Remember my Wordless Wednesday post with the pics from the Big Shot?

 

 

No? Well, check out the other images here.

 

From the time Hubbs and I left the airport, I mentally compiled a list of things I wanted to do.  As we turned onto Las Vegas Blvd (known as The Strip), I saw a billboard advertisement to shoot an uzi.  I announced that I MUST do it.  When we arrived to the hotel, I saw signs for amusement park rides. One ride, The Big Shot, was a fast takeoff to the highest point of Vegas.  I mentally decided that I must do that also.

 

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DISCLAIMER: My trip to Vegas was in support of my dear friend, Deb.  I was the Matron of Honor and performed whatever duties she needed of me.   I ensured she enjoyed her planning process and that Vegas was as stress-free as possible.  The wedding was Saturday and we flew out Sunday evening so...

 

My final day in Vegas was mine.

 

I woke with the mission of riding The Big Shot.  I did it.  You saw the pics.  Sure, my cell phone died, I lost the man, we spent an hour looking for each other, he was worried and annoyed,  I was excited but annoyed too (lol)... but FINALLY we found each other.

 

We attended the bridal brunch at the Grand Lux Cafe with the other wedding guests:

 

 

It was a beautiful venue and the chicken-n-waffles were pretty amazing!

 

 

After brunch, we said our farewells and headed to find my uzi!

 

We found several options in the same area.  The only problem was these packages were VERY expensive (starting at $139).  I just couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money for a few shots.  I tried to bribe but, when it didn't work, I looked at that little cocktail waitress like she was crazy and got back in the car:

 

 

Have they lost their minds?

 

The billboard I saw said $30. We left one and I made Hubbs sit in a parking lot while I called every range in town. FINALLY, I found THE ONE!!  The manager said I could shoot 1 magazine from an uzi for.... $25!

 

They were the nicest group of folks and could tell that I was crazy excited:

 

 

 Our sales associate was willing to let us do whatever we wanted... Hubbs and I built our own package and it was a great price (less than $75!!!).

 

 

 

This mama shot an uzi(it blew my pony tail into the air, lol):

 

 

AND a grenade launcher:

 

The power behind that baby gave me a hot flash; it was amazing!!!

 

Awesome, right?! 

 

I know, I am just checking boxes off of my pink glitter bucket list (many I didn't even know I had).

 

This guy and I had a blast!

 

After this photo (taken with Hollywood props outside of the facility), we headed to the outlets for some shopping before our mid-day flight. 

 

Now, if you're ever in town and want to get more BANG for your BUCK, stop by the Las Vegas Gun Range and Fire Arms Center!  They have the best prices in town and made sure our trip was worth it!

 

Unique and Affordable Mother's Day Gift

Do you remember those handmade gifts of Elementary school?  The ones you'd work on and have to keep a secret from the recipient?

 

For Mother's Day, Dad would take us to pick out a gift for Mom.  She would love the gifts that Dad would buy her but there was always something about us running back to our rooms to grab those little handmade gifts.  We would try our best to contain the yup-I-kept-this-a-secret grin but it was almost impossible. It never failed, Mom would cry when we gave her the wrinkled brown bags filled with projects we made. She was so grateful for those homemade cards with sloppy scribbles of love all over them.

 

As I've gotten older, I've tried to find ways to give my mom gifts that capture the same emotions of the handmade cards AND live up to my grown-up standards...

 

Remember my thank you gift from Sheena? Well, I still love my charm necklace and wear it often.

 

It's Mother's Day on May 12, 2013!!

 

What are you getting Mom?

 

Are you looking for a thoughtful, unique and affordable gift?  If so, check out the Origami Owl living locket!

 

You can choose from all types of charms and design a one-of-a-kind gift for your mom. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hurry!  If you're looking to get a gift in time for Mother's Day, be sure to check out the shipping schedule!  You only have until Monday to order so get on it:

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for some DIY gifts for mom later on this week...

 

O and don't think I've forgotten the Vegas updates.  I just can't negate that Mother's Day is a HUGE, MEGA, MONDO, YOU-BETTER-NOT-FORGET big deal :)

 

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT being compensated for my comments. This post is simply because I love my necklace and I know other moms would love a gift like this too...