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This week I traveled to Nashville to attend another Blogging Concentrated event. It was once again an awesome day filled with learning and motivation. If you’ve been reading for some time (or watch my videos), you know how much I love to throw around the word “awesome”, so this part of the day really spoke to me. π
“When I get sad, I stop being sad and be AWESOME instead. True story.” ~ Neil Patrick Harris
Bloggers, if you have an opportunity to attend this event…DO IT! You leave there with the tools you need to be awesome and the motivation to make it happen. #youcanneverhavetoomuchawesome
So, one of the main reasons I chose to attend this particular event is because of this gorgeous lady (inside and out), Jessica from Living Chic on the Cheap. Here’s our story. Jessica and I both started our blogs at around the same time about 4 1/2 years ago. We began emailing each other deals and connected IMMEDIATELY. She is one of the smartest, funniest gals I had ever “met”. We “talked” every single day. And when I say talk, I mean Facebook chat. We are bloggers afterall. #wedonttalkonthephone π I had never even heard her voice (except on videos she’s done on her site) and vice versa. So, we decided it was time to finally meet and this conference was the perfect excuse. π Let me tell you, this girl did NOT disappoint! She is all kinds of awesomeness and her southern belle accent was as sweet as I imagined. I seriously haven’t had that much fun in a long time. Now we’re both on our way home and I miss her already.
By the way, Jessica blogs about beauty, fashion, kids, crafts, recipes and more. If you enjoy higher end items and just don’t want to pay full price, this is your GUrrrrrl!! Go HERE to check out her blog.
Oh, and I guess I can cancel my order for this t-shirt now.Β Β #nevermetmybestfriendblogging
The hotel we stayed in gave us a fish. Yep.
We shopped a bit in the downtown area looking for gifts to bring back to our kids and I found this sign quite interesting. Apparently this is a problem for them? #wastemptedtoputthehaton
It wouldn’t be “my week in pictures” without a kitty picture. One of the stores we went in had this glorious cat assistant who obviously works on commission and does quite well for himself. Just look at that FACE! Mustaches on cats are just the best. #tokencatpicture
My cousin Amanda who’s a local girl, showed us how to be cool in downtown Nashville. That is one amazing city. We had delicious food, great shopping (although I did not buy any cowboy boots), live music EVERYWHERE and we of course laughed our FACES off!
I REALLLLLY hope this is a thing. I try to surround myself with as many nerds as possible. Gangsta nerd? How can THAT be bad? #termofendearment
I have NO CLUE what I was doing in my sleep, but I woke up to my phone charger completely destroyed (so I thought). Like with wires hanging out and everything. It turned out I just broke apart the 2 plastic pieces that cover the wires so I was able to fix it, but good grief! I might have to set up night cameras…this is just scary and I obviously cannot be trusted. #fixeditlikemacgyver
And finally, thank you Southwest Airlines for giving me an excuse to drink in the morning. Couldn’t let that free drink ticket go to waste, now could we? #firststepisadmittingyouhaveaproblem
Well, those were this week’s tidbits!!Β How was your week? Let us know in the comments below.Β You canΒ view my previous weeks in pictures HERE.
So now onto what’s happened in the last 2 weeks…well, not a ton LAST week (I’m not even sure what I did!), but this week I went down to Cincinnati for a couple of reasons. First of all, I was invited to a Kroger Bloggers event featuring their “Easy for You Seafood” complimentary service where you make aΒ seafood choice and then the seafood clerk will season your selection and seal it in an oven bag. You then take it home with you and bake in the oven for a super convenient, no fuss, healthy meal for your family! Have any of you taken advantage of this service yet? It’s awesome. #krogerrocks #easyforyouseafood
This week was all about SISTERS!! My little sister came up from Kentucky to stay with me for a couple of days and we had so much fun. We ate, drank, got massages, and then ate some more. And then we ate again. So I should probably just tell you that I am one of those people who finishes a meal and immediately starts thinking about what my next meal will be. I kid you not, I have a problem. #whoswithme?
(Barbi, Brandi, Jacqueline, Katie, Kara)
So, here’s a fun fact. I have 4 sisters!! So since we were all in the same place at the same time (for the first time in like 8 years) we decided to take advantage of this rarity and have a photo shoot! I called up my fabulous photographer Kathy (Photography by K) who once again did an AMAZING job. Here is a sneak peak, but I will post more pictures as soon as she gets more to me. I haven’t even gotten to see many of them! Can’t wait! Oh, plus we did one of those pictures where you recreate an OLD photo. Wait until you see this. It’s HILARIOUS! I will give you a clue. #denimconvention
After our photo shoot we had dinner and drinks and laughed so hard that we were all in pain. Literal pain. It was an amazing day and I’m so grateful that we had this opportunity. We must now make it happen a LOT more often. For those of you with sisters, you know that no other relationship rivals it. Β #sisters #laughedtillwecried
Last weekend, I took my girl roller skating which was another thing I haven’t done in YEARS. I LOVE to skate and was very happy I didn’t forget how and fall on my butt. π What great exercise too! Β #letsgetphysical
My hair dryer broke. No, this is not post worthy…but the reason I wanted to share this is because EVERY time one of my hair dryers bites the dust I am getting ready for something that I actually need to look decent for. RIGHT? And EVERY time I tell myself, go buy TWO hair dryers so that you always have a backup. Do you think I did it? Nopers. I ran over to Walgreens (sorry, Kroger…Wags is closer) and grabbed ONE hair dryer. So in a few years, I’ll be in the same situation and I’ll be complaining about it to you guys. #fairwarning
My girl made me heart shaped cheesy bread. All by herself (well, except the oven stuff). She was so proud of herself and it was actually delicious. Girl can throw down! #watchoutRachelRay
Those of you who read my old blog where I used to post a lot of online deals, will remember that I am obsessed with finding cat clothes for Kambell. Gymboree is my favorite place to shop, because they put out at least 1, sometimes 2 kitty lines every year…and then I stock up! The child is never NOT representing her love for kitties. So, anyway – I had to run into Walmart and I spotted this ADORABLE kitty dress for $6.84! I’m pretty sure there was squealing involved. Maybe a little jumping up and down. And definitely staring people. But seriously, how cute is this dress? #Iwantoneinmysize Β #meowYou know when your child gets really quiet and you have no idea what they’re up to, and then later you find pictures like these on your phone and you STILL have no clue? Yep. No words.
Early this week I drove to Columbus to visit friends. Can anyone else make out the amazing rainbow I got to enjoy for almost an hour!? It was awesome. The picture doesn’t do it justice.
So while staying with my friends, I had the most amazing burger of my life, was treated like Β a royal guest and laughed until my whole body hurt. But now…let’s talk about the way this toilet paper roll was hung in the guest bathroom. And now we shall take a vote. Is this the correct way, or should the toilet paper be hung the other way? π
The next morning I was treated to breakfast at the Starliner Diner. If you are in in the Columbus area, you MUST eat here. Don’t let the appearance fool you…an AMAZING cuban breakfast is waiting for you.
Now here’s where the day starts to go downhill. Apparently, ALL that day…I had been wearing 2 completely different boots. Like NOBODY noticed this?? REALLY!?? I was headed to Cincinnati for a Kroger event (details on that later this week) and literally had NOTHING else to wear, so I found a mall and was forced to buy new boots. Terrible, I know. One of my favorite places to “park” myself to get some work done is Panera Bread. I PREFER Starbucks COFFEE, but Panera is just cozier. However! The thing I do NOT like about Panera, is that they have a total of like 2 outlets in the entire place. I tweeted them about this and received no reply. π So, I am always trying to make sure I get one of those spaces near an outlet, especially if I’m going to be there awhile. And the coveted corner booth (shown above) just makes the whole day better. π Well, those were this week’s tidbits!!Β How was your week? Let us know in the comments below.ΒOne last thing. If you like this song…we cannot be friends. And you’re out of the family.
Well, those were this week’s tidbits!!Β How was your week? Let us know in the comments below.ΒSo, if you know me…you know I LOVE cats. Like, I think they are awesome and could NOT live my life without at least one. But I prefer the 5 we have. However, somehow I have managed to stay JUST below the “crazy cat lady” status. I think I may have taken this too far today when I went out in public (YES, to the gym) in this cat shirt. I am seriously one step away from hearing the doorbell ring with the “crazy cat lady starter kit” being delivered to my door.
THEN!! I bought THIS cat shirt. WHY!?? So that makes two now. Someone may need to stage an intervention.
I spent a great deal of time setting this fancy stuff up this week! You may have noticed in my first video that I was WAY too bright and a bit out of focus, so I obviously have a LOT of tweaking to do…but I am determined to make it work! Yes, that is a cat…thinking about attacking my umbrella. And YES…that is my canned goods stockpile. And YES, that is the ugliest picture known to mankind hanging on my wall. Β π
I love you Starbucks tall Pepperpint Mocha Latte with an extra shot of Espresso while I wait to get my nails done. #thatsall
So you know how when you get a bag of Gardetto’s and you’re just digging for the rye chips the whole time (you know who you are)? Well, now you don’t have to.
Who else feels guilty for moving during the night because you will disturb the animals laying on your body!?! Seriously, what is wrong with us!?
Well, those were this week’s tidbits!!Β How was your week? Let us know in the comments below.ΒI was trying to decide if I want to convince myself that this hair was just really really blonde. My friends and family on facebook assured me that it was IN FACT just blonde and I am VERY young. π
Well, that was my week!!Β How was your week? Let us know in the comments below.Β
“Mommy, 4 more Clementines and I will have eaten 10 of them”!! (then she was sick)
This. Who wants to come organize this drawer for me? It’s giving me anxiety.
Guess I will use the upstairs bathroom. :/
How was your week? Let us know in the comments below. π
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