May Boxes

I got some great sample stuff from my boxes this month.

Here is my French Box...

Here is my Petit Vour box...

Here is my Birchbox box...

Here is my Ipsy box...

Here is my Yuzen box...

Boo Dog

Boo is such a cute dog. I saw him years ago on the Oprah show. This dog does not even look real...he looks like a stuffed animal.

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Weekend with no plans

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If I had a weekend with no plans, this is what I would do.

1. I would Blog 
2. I would for sure have a latte'
3. I would definitely read
4. I would journal (I love to journal just like I love to blog)
5. I would watch TV/Movies/Netflix

Pinterest Finds

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I love all of these bunk bed ideas. This would be perfect for a cabin on the lake.

Seasonal Prompts

Seasonal Prompts:

• Book:  Gorgeous for Good by Sophie Uliano
• TV Show:  Survivor and Amazing Race
• Color:  grey
• Drink:  green tea
• Indulgence: bacon
• Excitement:  camping trips
• Exercise:  20 minute interval workouts
• Place to Shop:  Amazon
• Seasonal Activity:  hanging out around the fire-pit
• Wish List Item:  job for Michael
• Favorite Product:  Pixie dust blush
• Dislikes:  having trouble sleeping
• Movies:  Big Hero 6 and When the Game Stands Tall
• Song:  "Earned it" from Clark Beckham on American Idol
• Music:  all of my music on Google cloud
• Trend to wear:  scarves
• Must-have item:  reading glasses
• Color combination:  dark grey and light grey
• Food:  bacon and eggs
• Blessings:  Cam graduated from high school
• Outfits:  capri pants and tank top
• Mood:  staying pretty positive, with moments of panic
• Activities:  oral surgeon, grocery shopping, cleaning, cutting hair
• Obsession:  listening to music
• Flavor:  chocolate

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Currently in May

Currently...

• I am thinking...about our new fire-pit area
• I am thankful...that I got all of the school portfolio stuff done and grades recorded
• I am creating...a list of things I want to blog about soon
• I am going...to finish my camping food list this weekend
• I am wondering...what Michael will do for his next job
• I am making...a list of things I want to remodel in our kitchen
• I am cooking...some Yam, leek, and sausage stew in the crockpot
• I am looking...at the beautiful new front yard with the new bushes
• I am playing...a lot of trivial pursuit games on my phone (love it)
• I am wasting...no time enjoying time outside when my allergies subside
• I am enjoying...American Idol with the family
• I am waiting...to see what God has for Michael for a job
• I am liking...that we are finished with school for the year
• I am wondering...how much it will cost to do the renovations on our kitchen
• I am noticing...that the cotton is flying around everywhere outside
• I am buying...new dining room chairs once Michael gets a job
• I am reading...some new cookbooks
• I am hoping...that we can get the fire-pit done soon
• I am looking forward to...watching what God will do in just 1 1/2 short months
• I am learning...that I have become really good at geography
• I am pondering...what to do for Michael and I for weight loss
• I am eating...a piece of dark chocolate
• I am drinking...a cup of hot peppermint tea
• I am feeling...a little tired. I must get back to exercising. I haven't exercised since Jar's surgery last Friday
• I am watching...the Steve Harvey show. He is so funny
• I am enjoying...blogging. I need to do it more often
• I am praying for...Michael every day
• I am working on...trying to sleep in bed again
• I am needing...to cut out dairy, grains, and sugar (they all make me feel terrible)
• I am trying...to be better about grocery shopping
• I am discovering...that we are all too addicted to technology
• I am starting...to get excited about camping at the coast
• I am listening to...my music on my computer
• I am annoyed that...I ever let myself gain this weight
• I am anxious about...the boys and careers for them
• The world needs...a good president
• I believe...in being yourself
• I am wanting...to work on a good routine for next week
• I am remembering...how the boys loved to go to the park and throw rocks
• I am laughing/giggling...at Steve Harvey
• I am designing...my new kitchen
• I am ordering...Michael's Father's Day gift
• I am celebrating...that Cam graduated this month
• I am tasting...strawberry shortcake
• I see...a dusty house
• I hear...the birds chirping outside
• I should...sign Michael and I up for a weight loss program
• I start...singing when I hear a song I know
• I despise...shaving
• I am NOT...wanting to cut Lily's hair
• It's been a big challenge...to get back to working out daily
• I know it's a little weird, but...I make the same food for myself everyday 
• I'll be one happy camper if...my house would just dust itself
• I love the fact that...today begins the weekend

Currently...

• Outside my window...it is overcast, but not raining
• In the kitchen...I see clean counters
• Around the house...I need to dust everywhere
• One of my favorite things is...reading a great blog post
• Today...I had to cut Jar's hair
• Tomorrow...I have to cut Lily's hair

What Marriage Has Taught Me

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Marriage is work...no way around it. Men and women are so very different. Here are some things marriage has taught me over the years:

1. LAUGH...LAUGH...LAUGH 
2. Communicate...make sure the other person "hears" you correctly. LISTEN
3. Spend time together
4. "Don't sweat the small stuff"
5. Be goofy together
6. Be yourself...everyone else is already taken
7. Compliments are good
8. It is good to talk about dreams...together
9. Be realistic about your ideas of life together
10. Commitment is what you "signed up for"
11. After God, family always comes first (not church or friends)
12. It is important to appreciate what each person brings to the table 
13. It will not always be "peaches 'n cream"...be ready for some disappointment along the way
14. Learn to respect each others' differences
15. Compromise is critical
16. Honesty really IS the best policy
17. Don't hold a grudge..."Let it go"
18. Don't be with someone of the opposite sex alone...EVER (it goes to the dating rule, if you are never alone, nothing can ever happen)
19. Change yourself...not the other person
20. Be willing to say "I'm sorry"
21. Be understanding
22. Say "I love you" daily
23. Have patience
24. Be supportive
25. Always be available

My Sweet Baby

My sweet baby just had his wisdom teeth pulled last week...yes, he is my baby, even though he is 15 1/2 years old. The swelling in his cheeks is almost down...and he finally seems back to normal. Tomorrow, he can begin to eat "normal" food. He told me that he was so done with cold, sweet food (like jello, pudding, ice cream, yogurt). He wants all of the normal food that I make.

I was putting together a letter for Cam for his graduation, and I came across a cute photo of Jar. He has always loved to wear his hair spiked up in the front. What a cutie pie!!!