30 before 30

 

 

 

With Carlos just turning 30 last week, I began to think a lot about ending my 20s. They were some wild years, to say the least. The thing about time, is that it passes by much to quickly, and if your not paying attention you may have missed it. Life has no pause button, and it wont wait for you. So what goals have you set? Here are my 30 before 30. I've checked of a few more coming on that.

 

1. Sky dive. That's right go big or go home. Lol

2. Start a Blog, and be consistent. This one needs some work.

3. Run a 5k.

4. Go camping (like for real. Sleep on the ground, build a fire, the works).

5. Take a cooking class.

6. Get a new tattoo. I love tattoos but am scared of needles... see the problem. Its not like I don't have any, but I tend to punk out every time I find something I love.

7. Dance in the rain.

8. Learn to dance salsa

9. Take a road trip.

10. Swim with dolphins

11. Take a picture every day, for 30 days.

12. Get and stay healthy

13. Get a bold hair style. 

14. Visit a state ive never been.

15. Write more often.

16. Pay it forward. Give back more often.

17. Print photos. 

18. Have a real picnic, basket and all.

19. Buy a home

20. Treat myself to something ultra fancy.

21. Unplug one day a week.

22. Cook a different recipe once a month.

23. Be happy. Happiness is a choice, so choose to see the good in everything around you.

24. Do a head stand.

25. Read one book a month.

26. Chase a dream

27. Forgive and Forget. Life's to short to be holding on to grudges.

28. Take a girls trip.

29. Plan a daycation.

30. Write a list of 40 before I'm 40.

Life Via the Camera Roll

 

We are finally getting back after our road trip, which was especially crazy with a 17 hour drive and little humans. It is no joke. Over all, it went pretty well. We had a chance to visit friends and family. Late dessert date with the family. Sipped cappuccinos with some yummy pastries.

This girl is fearless. She had the best time. 

 

That smile always gets me.

 

We also had a chance to check out a few museums. The American Museum of Natural History and the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Holiday part 3

This is my favorite time of year, with an early December birthday and fun Xmas festivities, how can a girl resist. This year we went with an unconventional tree. Skipping the leafy greens for this piece. I'm loving how festive it is while bringing in our unique style. Obsessed with woodland theme.

Let the hot chocolate, and carols begin. Hope you all enjoyed Thanksgiving.. 

Holiday part 2

Well it's that time of year, where crafting gets kicked into high gear. I've been working on a non-traditional tree, just to switch it up. That's coming in the next few weeks, and I can't wait. But for now, here is our chalk tree.  Keeping it simple. Let's face it, I'm surprised I got this much on the chalk board with out being attacked by the girls. They love chalk art, but never let me complete a piece - mommy problems. 

Using our other chalkboard, I created a holiday Card Holder. You can do this in under five minutes. Using some yarn, clothes pins, and ornaments. I can't wait to see all the adorable holiday cards. 

So what holiday projects are you working on?!?

HOLIDAY TIPS

 

With Holiday season in full affect, here are some of my stay stress-free tips. Getting organized is a no-brainier, but most people fail to plan. Keep a calendar, set a budget (stick to it). Not happening? Make a list, check it twice. Where did that list go?!? Great lost the list. So many people have less than Merry Christmas'. I'm a planner, does that mean I don't get stressed? Not at all. It just means I have a plan,and my plan has a back up plan. 

So here are some tips and things to keep in mind:

Make a detailed list with who and what to buy. If you don't know what to purchase get a gift card. "Oh there in-personal", so is getting the wrong gift. Gift cards ensure that they get something they will enjoy, and cuts shopping time.  Start shopping asap. Last minute shopping is hectic. 

Don't attend every party your invited too. Between work parties,family, and friends, it can get overwhelming. Remember it's a party, if your not having a good time, then your at a meeting that's not mandatory. 

Stop comparing. Social Media  will have you thinking that the rest of the world has this Holiday thing in the bag. With gorgeous holiday cards, fresher baked cookies, and that list checked off twice. 

Here are some of last years pics

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Remember to have a Holly Jolly Christmas. 

Pineapple

This little guy has just come home and I couldn't be happier. In case you didn't know, I love pineapples. There isent a grocery trip, where we don't pick one up. So how crazy is it, that one has never been on the blog named after it? So here's the first pineapple to hit the blog. No, I don't have much of a green thumb. It's more like I'm the place, where flowers come to die. So my husband has taken this one on. Let's see how big this guy gets.

Here's some weekend fun. We hit downtown Disney. The girls absolutely love the Lego store. We could have stayed for hours.

Weekend round up



Kicking off fall and our holiday festivities off. With Halloween just a few weeks away, my mind is racing with all the awesome, Pinterest inspo, for costumes. Having a hard time settling on costumes for the girls. We picked up pumpkins and a black cat. Finally, getting to some decor around the house, although I haven't set anything up yet which I'm hoping to do by weeks end. Planning lots of fall fun, from hay rides, to late night hot chocolate runs, and some spooky films. Our go to is, Tim Burtons Nightmare Before Christmas. 

We picked up Milo, sorta by accident. We just got the girls a fish tank and were picking up supplies. But Milo just kept looking at me with sad eyes, and I'm not sure what happened next, but well, we have a cat. The girls are absolutely loving this little guy. 

Also this girl just got to use her first Easy Bake Oven. Can you tell how excited she is?