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Paris, Vegas style!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
My Thrifty Find
I had some time to spare last week after a physical therapy session so I stopped by the Goodwill for a few minutes. Just as I was walking in, they were wheeling out a cart full of items to be put away. Lucky for me, the store was pretty empty so I was the first one to make my way over to the cart.
Right off the bat I noticed a Ray Ban eyeglass case and picked it up thinking it probably had a cheap pair of sunglasses in it. I was pleasantly SURPRISED and SHOCKED to find these in there instead...
A great pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Maui Jim's are not cheap glasses and these are in perfect condition, with not a scratch on them. I just couldn't believe someone would give them to Goodwill and I couldn't believe the price on the sticker either...$2!
I normally don't show my husband my little thrifting goodies (because I don't want to see him roll his eyes) but I couldn't wait to show him the glasses. He's got a few pair of Maui Jim's and knows exactly what they retail for. Long story short, there was no eye rolling that day!
I think this may just be my best thrifty find ever!
Right off the bat I noticed a Ray Ban eyeglass case and picked it up thinking it probably had a cheap pair of sunglasses in it. I was pleasantly SURPRISED and SHOCKED to find these in there instead...
A great pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Maui Jim's are not cheap glasses and these are in perfect condition, with not a scratch on them. I just couldn't believe someone would give them to Goodwill and I couldn't believe the price on the sticker either...$2!
I normally don't show my husband my little thrifting goodies (because I don't want to see him roll his eyes) but I couldn't wait to show him the glasses. He's got a few pair of Maui Jim's and knows exactly what they retail for. Long story short, there was no eye rolling that day!
I think this may just be my best thrifty find ever!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Home Safe and Sound
I'm definitely not as young as I used to be because I'm one tired girl! I'm not used to keeping those late night Vegas hours!
I need to unpack and get ready for work tomorrow so I'll write more about it this week and share some pictures with you. We absolutely had a great time.
Why is it that when you're having so much fun, the time flies by so darn fast!?
I need to unpack and get ready for work tomorrow so I'll write more about it this week and share some pictures with you. We absolutely had a great time.
Why is it that when you're having so much fun, the time flies by so darn fast!?
Friday, March 12, 2010
It's Friday
And I'm nosy...
So here's the question: Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
I'm heading there today for a girls weekend. I'm not a big gambler and definitely not a drinker but my sisters and I are taking my daughter there for spring break. She turned 21 in August so she can at least play a little slots if she wants to. Saturday night we'd like to see a show so we'll see what shows are playing when we get there. Believe it or not, my sister saw Donny and Marie when she was there recently and said it was the best show she'd ever seen.
Also, my longtime best friend Deanna will be there on Saturday so it should be a wonderful weekend. Hopefully I'll have some great pictures to share.
A few of you asked if I had a picture of my friend's daughter Courtney. I'd love for you to see just how gorgeous she is so I'll look for the YouTube video she is featured in. I'll post a link next week.
Take care and have a great weekend!
So here's the question: Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
I'm heading there today for a girls weekend. I'm not a big gambler and definitely not a drinker but my sisters and I are taking my daughter there for spring break. She turned 21 in August so she can at least play a little slots if she wants to. Saturday night we'd like to see a show so we'll see what shows are playing when we get there. Believe it or not, my sister saw Donny and Marie when she was there recently and said it was the best show she'd ever seen.
Also, my longtime best friend Deanna will be there on Saturday so it should be a wonderful weekend. Hopefully I'll have some great pictures to share.
A few of you asked if I had a picture of my friend's daughter Courtney. I'd love for you to see just how gorgeous she is so I'll look for the YouTube video she is featured in. I'll post a link next week.
Take care and have a great weekend!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tonight's The Big Night!
Will you be watching the Academy Awards on TV tonight?
I used to get so excited for Academy Awards night and would watch the show from start to finish. I'd stop and get dinner on my way home from work, then I'd plant myself in front of the TV for the night. I didn't want to miss one single minute of it. Over the last 5-10 years however, I've only seen bits and pieces of it, if any at all. Since we don't go to the movies often, it seems like a waste of time to watch the awards when I haven't even seen any of the movies. Tonight will be different though. I'll be watching with anticipation, because...
1) I saw Blindside and Julie and Julia. I loved them both!
2) I'll have a connection to the show!
My friend Melanie at work told me on Thursday that her daughter Courtney auditioned and was picked to be one of the girls handing the Oscar to the winner tonight. She'll be one of those beautiful young ladies that brings out the Oscar and then helps escort the winners and presenters off the stage. Although Courtney has Paris runway modeling experience, she's nervous but very excited. Can you just imagine how many stars she'll be seeing face to face tonight!
I told Melanie it's no wonder her daughter was picked because she's tall, slender, and beautiful. Melanie said yes, but so was everyone else that auditioned! I'm so proud of our local, hometown girl and will be watching and rooting for her tonight. Not everyone can put something like this on their resume!
I can't wait to see Melanie at work on Tuesday. I'm hoping Courtney will have some juicy, star-studded stories to share!
By the way, Courtney will be the one wearing the yellow dress.
I used to get so excited for Academy Awards night and would watch the show from start to finish. I'd stop and get dinner on my way home from work, then I'd plant myself in front of the TV for the night. I didn't want to miss one single minute of it. Over the last 5-10 years however, I've only seen bits and pieces of it, if any at all. Since we don't go to the movies often, it seems like a waste of time to watch the awards when I haven't even seen any of the movies. Tonight will be different though. I'll be watching with anticipation, because...
1) I saw Blindside and Julie and Julia. I loved them both!
2) I'll have a connection to the show!
My friend Melanie at work told me on Thursday that her daughter Courtney auditioned and was picked to be one of the girls handing the Oscar to the winner tonight. She'll be one of those beautiful young ladies that brings out the Oscar and then helps escort the winners and presenters off the stage. Although Courtney has Paris runway modeling experience, she's nervous but very excited. Can you just imagine how many stars she'll be seeing face to face tonight!
I told Melanie it's no wonder her daughter was picked because she's tall, slender, and beautiful. Melanie said yes, but so was everyone else that auditioned! I'm so proud of our local, hometown girl and will be watching and rooting for her tonight. Not everyone can put something like this on their resume!
I can't wait to see Melanie at work on Tuesday. I'm hoping Courtney will have some juicy, star-studded stories to share!
By the way, Courtney will be the one wearing the yellow dress.
Friday, March 5, 2010
It's Friday
And I'm nosy...
So here's the question: Do you have an organized plan or schedule with regards to housekeeping? Do you do certain chores on certain days or are you a willy nilly type of homemaker? Are you somewhere in between?
Me, I'm more of the willy nilly type now. I clean something everyday but I have no plan or schedule. I clean certain things when the mood strikes.
When my kids were small, Monday's were always laundry days, and my trip to Target day. My husband would go to work, I'd drop off the kids at school, and I'd head to Target. It was a new week, a fresh start, and I was more motivated back then. Ok, maybe motivated isn't the right word, I was more obsessed about cleaning back then. I usually came home from Target with cleaning supplies or fun little decorative goodies which got me in the mood to nest and clean.
I think I need to start going to Target on Mondays again!
If you have a cleaning plan that works for you or if you have any helpful organizational hints regarding housework, please share.
So here's the question: Do you have an organized plan or schedule with regards to housekeeping? Do you do certain chores on certain days or are you a willy nilly type of homemaker? Are you somewhere in between?
Me, I'm more of the willy nilly type now. I clean something everyday but I have no plan or schedule. I clean certain things when the mood strikes.
When my kids were small, Monday's were always laundry days, and my trip to Target day. My husband would go to work, I'd drop off the kids at school, and I'd head to Target. It was a new week, a fresh start, and I was more motivated back then. Ok, maybe motivated isn't the right word, I was more obsessed about cleaning back then. I usually came home from Target with cleaning supplies or fun little decorative goodies which got me in the mood to nest and clean.
I think I need to start going to Target on Mondays again!
If you have a cleaning plan that works for you or if you have any helpful organizational hints regarding housework, please share.
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