Birch Box/TinkerCrate #3

What fun these are to put together.  I'm not sure who enjoys it more, me when putting them together or my niece and nephew when they receive them?!?!?!?  The only thing not pictured is the mascara I also threw in the package for Rebecca when I learned at the last minute that she had thrown hers out due to being contaminated.  I felt lucky this month because we actually went to Indianapolis and I was able to visit the Lego Store, I knew that anything I picked up there would be a huge hit with my nephew.  I love surprising these kiddos!

Three Days Playing Hooky

So, the hubs and I took off on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (2/1, 2/2, 2/3) to enjoy a little one on one time.  Let me just say we had so much fun.  On Monday we took off toward Centerville to do a little antique shopping.  We went to Webb's Antique Mall in Centerville and then on to Cambridge City where we shopped and enjoyed a meal at the No. 9 Grill.  On Tuesday we stayed a little closer to home and only ventured as far as Muncie.  Before we left the house Steve hung that amazing Pineapple Art on our front porch, I love the way it looks.  We watched The Revenant starring Leonardo DiCaprio and then enjoyed a meal at Amazing Joe's but before heading home we went shopping at Hobby Lobby.  And finally on Wednesday we headed to Indianapolis where we shopped at Castleton and ate at the Cheesecake Factory.  Our time together was wonderful but on Thursday it was back to work and back to reality.  I simply love our little get-a-ways and staycations!

Girls Nite Out - January 21, 2016

We've started the new year off right with a Girl's Nite Out in January.  We were all focused on the upcoming holiday - Valentine's Day!  What fun crafts we made.  Sis made the plastic tablecloth heart wreath, Mom made the canvas bag Valentine's envelope and I made the pink shabby chic cone tree and LOVE hanging out of cardboard coasters. 

Aren't these all just adorable!

An AH-HA Moment!

Last night I was changing out the print in one of my frames and an AH-HA moment struck.  Let me explain.  I have a 16x20 frame which is matted down to an 8x10.  I find my printables on the internet and constantly change up the picture to fit the season, time of year or my mood.  Until last night the picture frame had glass in the frame, which I have never liked because it creates a glare.  So last night I removed the glass - now what to do with that glass?!?!?! Well, when I put the picture frame back together the printable and matte did not fit tight SO I put the glass back on but instead of laying the glass in front I put it behind the matte.  By doing this 1. it filled the gap 2. if I ever decide I want the glass back in it is right there with the frame (no more hunting for that piece of glass and wondering if I disposed of it) and 3. no glare      I love ah-ha moments!

My Version of "Birch Box" Box #2 and My Version of "Tinkercrate" Box #2

I'm a little behind in posting but these were Rebecca and Ryan's December boxes. Rebecca got press-on nails, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, lip balm, book marks and post-it notes while Ryan got a catapult, model kit and a FlipBook.  Have fun!!!!