Favorites from My Wedding Registry

It’s wedding season and if you aren’t planning a wedding, you are likely invited to one, if not several. Whether you are stumped on what to put on a registry or what to buy off of a registry, I’ve got your back. Here are some of my favorite things that we put on our wedding registry.

Nice Luggage- I feel like this is one of those semi-expensive, adult-y things that I wouldn’t have bought myself but am SO HAPPY to have now. There’s something really nice about having quality pieces of luggage that are sturdy, roll easily and are built to last. This is the set we use.

If you are shopping for a couple that loves to travel, these packing cubes are awesome and literally saved me from packing catastrophes will we were in Ireland.

Rubber Kitchen Utensils- Okay, this one probably seems silly, but SINCERELY I didn’t know how much I needed these things in my life! The flexible material helps you get all of food out of the bowl, the pan, the jar- you name it! And I love it. We have this set with wooden handles that we keep out near the stove and then I also have this jar scraper and set of mini spatulas as well for baking and cooking.

Along those same lines, silicone baking mats were another amazing discovery from my registry. Makes clean up SO much faster!

Toasting Flutes and Bar Glasses- We aren’t the fancy kind of people that need a full 16 piece set of crystal glasses, but we did register for one set of beautiful toasting flutes that we bring out for special celebrations for the two of us. I am happy to say we’ve used them several times!

My husband really loves liquor decanters and he was very excited to receive this crystal set for our wedding. Don’t feel pressured to register for (or buy) a full dining set of crystal that will sit unused in a cabinet forever. Pick a few special pieces that you know you will use and go for those.

Good sheets- It’s amazing what a difference good sheets can make! And, for the record, my version of good sheets is not a 5,000 thread count Egyptian cotton set- it’s actually this really affordable set from Target. They have elastic panels sewn in to the corners to make fitting them over the corners of the mattress MUCH easier (can I get an AMEN to that?!?!) and they have a slight silky texture that feels really nice! Again, this was something that I wouldn’t necessarily have bought myself, but something I am so happy we do have now.

If you are planning your wedding this summer or attending one, hopefully this list helps you pick out the perfect gift. Happy wedding season!

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Spring Faves 2019

Happy spring, everyone! Every season has its perks, but spring always feels like such a huge shift in energy after the winter. The grass is greener, the sun is brighter and everyone is talking about home improvement projects and spring cleaning. As I get fresh motivation from the change of the seasons, here’s what I’ve been loving this spring (PLUS my favorite quote at the moment!):

Renew and Refresh Candle- This is hands down, my favorite Bath and Body Works candle of all time. This scent came back this season after being MIA for a few years, and I basically threw a parade in its honor. It’s light and airy and the PERFECT scent for a spring afternoon with the windows open. I’m not kidding when I say you NEED this. (It’s not online right now, but it is in stores.)

Lemon Water- My husband turned me on to this one, and I can’t stop drinking it. I’m really good about drinking water in general, but as I’ve tried to cut way down on my soda habit, sometimes I’m craving something with more flavor and lemon totally does the trick for me. If lemon isn’t your thing, this Pin has tons of other fruit recipes to try. I wouldn’t have thought that fruit would flavor the water as much as it actually does, so give it a try!

Pedicures- It’s the time of year for fresh feet! I went with some family to get pedicures on Mother’s Day and it was the PERFECT time to go. Sandal season is upon us and pedicures just feel so good! I don’t regularly get pedicures, but it is nice to treat myself to one at the start of spring and summer. I got a gel polish so that I can make this pedi last as long as possible.

Peachy-gold Eye Shadow- Even though I’m a stick-to-what-you-know kind of girl, I tried a new eye shadow color recently and I’ve been LOVING IT! I got this Tarte palette back last year when I was planning my wedding, but only recently started playing around with it. I’ve worn the color Encourage every day this spring and I'm really digging the soft, peachy gold color for spring and summer.

Mint Crossbody Bag- I got this beauty a few months ago and have worn it every day since! The color is so cute and fresh, and the soft leather material is really nice. Your phone fits perfectly into the front pouch and there’s a ton of room inside for cards and lip balm, etc. Who needs to lug around a huge bag in the spring and summer? No thanks. Especially when this one is so cute! As I write this, the bag is 30% off and less than $20. Great deal!

“I aspire to be a woman who wakes up and loves what she does everyday, travels often, spiritually secured and financially stable.”

— Boss Babe, Inc.

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Make Your Own Home Wish List

Keeping with the spring cleaning/organizing/decorating theme I’ve been talking about this month, I wanted to share how I plan for all of the things I want to buy and the projects I want to do around the house. Even if you’ve been in your home for years, homeowners know all too well that the list of projects for a home are never-ending. With my goal this year of setting up, decorating and organizing our house, the list of things I want or need to buy is as long as Santa’s, I tell ya. If I were rich, this would be no problem because I could  buy it all and do it all at once. Sadly, though, I’m not, so I’ve set up a wish list system to manage it.

At a basic level, making a list just ensures that everything floating around in your brain gets placed into some permanent format, like a spreadsheet or a physical list. My wish list is a huge help with prioritizing projects and deciding which ones should happen first before others. It gives me a much better understanding of the full scope of the projects we are working on and stops me from making random impulse purchases that aren’t really a priority. I am a step-by-step person, so I like breaking huge lists down into smaller sections that are more manageable.

Here’s how you can make your own:

Decide where to keep it- You can use an actual pen and paper, a special notebook, a spreadsheet, a notes app on your phone or as a list in your email server. I personally use a spreadsheet (shocker!), cause I like to sort them and organize them, and especially because I like to add links to items I am considering buying.

Decide what goes on it- I tend to put EVERYTHING in here- purchases from $5 on up because I like to keep it all in one place, but you could set a dollar limit or a time limit on it, such as “any item over $100 goes on the list” or “anything we need to buy in the next year goes on the list.” I have categories in my sheet for small, medium, large and long-term purchases based on the approximate cost. You could also make separate lists for each room, or each type of project, like “electrical”, “plumbing”, or “outdoor”.

Keep it updated- The items you keep on the list will change many times over. You’ll decide that you no longer need things, you’ll find a better solution than the one you originally intended, or find that you already had something that fills a need you had put on the list. Every now and again, you;ll have to go back to the list and update it with things you did end up buying and things you don’t want on the list any longer.

One of the things I like best about this list concept is that you can go back and see all of the things you’ve crossed off and accomplished. When you’re in the middle of something as big and ongoing as projects to do around your house, it’s easy to forget how far you’ve come. It’s really gratifying to see projects that you’ve completed and how far you’ve come.

What projects are you working on at home right now?

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Winter Favorites 2019

Let’s be honest, winter gets a bad rap. The season is associated with gray skies, cold weather, and cold and flu season. As a tried-and-true  Midwesterner, I have to say tho- it’s not all that bad! As a matter of fact, as I write this, it’s all sunny and blue skies over here. As with everything else, weather is what you make of it. Here’s a few of the fun things I’m digging right now to brighten up my winter.

Mentha Lip Balm

This is my favorite lip balm ever. I use it year-round, but it’s especially nice in the winter when your lips constantly feel like dry sandpaper. I buy mine at Bath and Body Works, but you can also get it directly from C.O. Bigelow.

Eddie Bauer Blanket

This thing is so big and soft and comfy and yes, I basically live in it. I have many other blankets, but this one is far and away my favorite to snuggle up with every night. We found this at a Home Goods store, but you can also buy it direct from Eddie Bauer.

Rae Dunn Work/Relax Mug Set

LOVING THIS NEW MUG SET! I bought mine off of Amazon, but I know Rae Dunn is commonly sold at TJ Maxx and Home Goods as well. I love the textured ceramic material and they are really heavy-duty,

Long Open Cardigan

Winter is also known as cardigan season. I’ve been loving open cardigans like this one that I can easily layer over lighter shirts to keep me warm in the cold temps of my office or the actual outdoors. They work great with leggings, too, which is the basic qualifier for an item to be in my wardrobe.

Smoothie Recipes

Apparently my body is trying to cling to the summer months because I’ve had a HUGE craving for smoothies recently. They’re really easy to make and to customize to your preferences. Pinterest has a ton of recipes like this one for you .

Sunglasses

You have to shield your eyes in the winter too, people! I picked up some new sunglasses from Maurices and I feel like they trick my brain into thinking it’s warmer outside than it really is. Check out their online selection of sunglasses.

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