Day Four: The Last Days

Of school I mean! Monday is my final day of "work" before summer break. I look forward to focusing on my family and my other job for Growing Up in the Valley. I find myself constantly on the look out for fun summer ideas. Yesterday we went to the store and purchased a few things from the dollar store to put in a box for summer days without plans. I plan on calling it "Fun Box" or something simple. Ideas anyone? Anyway, here is a few things I have in it so far if you are interested in doing the same.

1. Puzzles
2. Chalk
3. Bubbles
4. Bug repellent wristbands
5. Water splash balls

Other things I intend on putting in it are:

1. Snacks/candy
2. Crafts
3. books

What would you put in a summer box of fun? I want to have somewhere to go on rainy days and boring times. I wont have another summer of high hopes and failing plans. I did that last year, I'm ready to do it right!

I also considered theming each week to help organize the weeks and keep Benjamin (my 2 year old) interested. I'm not really sure what kind of themes to go with. Things I considered range from colors and letters to vacation locales. Again, another good place for thoughts!

My Outfit

Since I didn't get online last night, I didn't share my outfit with you either. I was so excited about this Gwynnie Bee send, that I have to share it!

This eloquii embellished shoulder dress was so much cuter in person! I call it the navy version of a perfect LBD. It was comfortable and flattering. I wanted so much purchase it. However, when I went on eloquii to find it, it was already gone. -heart broken- I also got several compliments on my jewelry yesterday as well. Although I cant remember where I purchased it, I'm almost positive it was Old Navy (back when the sold jewelry). I've come to really enjoy Gwynnie Bee. My only sadness comes from having to send pieces I love back. I cant buy everything!

Looking Forward

Summer is quickly approaching. Staying calm and collected on this Rhino challenge will be more difficult when I am home more. I don't want to fail this summer! I want to make this a great summer, especially since we can really afford to go on vacation this year. I will also be trying a new summer style: boho. That will be an adventure of its own. On June 11th I will be able to start sharing more adventures that my kids and I have. We shall see how this goes!

Dont Report Me MIA

I promise I did not fall off the face of the Earth. I've had a frantic past few days and I just haven't had the chance to do any cooking. Unfortunately, I still haven't finished what I intended on doing before this post. The cake I was supposed to be sharing today is still cooling downstairs, so it will have to wait until tomorrow.

One of my wigs finally came in the mail yesterday! I was so excited that I hastily said I was going to wear it today. That didn't happen either. Today was Spring picture day at the school I work at, so I couldn't have purple hair for class photos. Hopefully tomorrow I will get to show off my new look.

Other than my wig, a few other of my Spring wardrobe purchases arrived over the past two days! Yesterday my purple skinny jeans and sparkle sandals arrived and today my black and my gold obi belts from eloquii arrived. My heart is breaking that they are closing, since I only recently found them! Speaking of which, my outfit yesterday had one of their pieces... so I will continue...

My Outfit (Yesterday)

I really wanted to love this blouse from eloquii that I got from Gwynnie Bee. Sadly, I think it didn't look good on me. I think it didn't show off my curves and with my short hair I think it was too masculine. I did love the studded collar. I love anything with a little sparkle. The rest of the outfit was pulled out of my own closet. Perhaps a different pair of pants would have helped.

My Outfit (Today)

With Spring pictures today, I wanted to be bright and colorful. I also couldn't wait to show off my new Spring arrivals!

The shoes and pants are from Lane Bryant. The pants are seven7. I got them on clearance for like $12.50. Not bad considering they are a $70 pair of skinny jeans! The shoes I got on a whim because I needed black sandals and these have sparkles on them. The shirt is from JC Pennys many seasons ago. I just pulled it out of my Spring boxes from storage. Im so excited to be pulling all this fun clothing back out. I wish I had worn a fun necklace to add more to this outfit.


Gwynnie Bee

I cant say enough for Gwynnie Bee, they have really been great. Their costumer service is prompt, the clothes are gorgeous, and the price is reasonable. If you have any kind of issue, they quickly resolve it. I plan on continuing my service at least another month before I decide if I can't bare to let it go. I hope you have had a chance to look at their site. Currently they offer sizes 10 plus, but they are hoping to add more sizes. They have all different plans to fit different budgets, and they offer a 30 day trail for free. It is an awesome deal.

Looking Forward

I am bubbling ideas for next months theme, along with thinking how I will complete this month out as a success. With two jobs and two kids, cooking and baking are way more challenging than I thought. So please help encourage me to stay on track!