Skating Party

Every year after Graduation, the school hosts a Roller Skating party for all the kids and their families at the local roller rink. And since we no longer live near a ice rink, this is the next best thing. Here are some shots of the party.

31 of for my Thirty First

For my Thirty first birthday, I decided to have a 31 party. If you are not familiar with 31, it works like lots of other companies, in that you host a "party" and the more your friends buy, the more perks you get. Normally, I am not a fan of hosting parties, but I love using my friends parties as an excuse to shop. Things like "I have to get something to help my friend get her rewards" or "If I don't buy something from her party she wont get anything when I have a party" are always a great way to justify a purchase.

I used my rewards to get pretty pink things that matched. In my book, it doesn't get much better than that.

I got the Timeless Beauty Bag and used it as a office/stationary carry all. It is intended for make up and toiletries, but it was the perfect size for the kids tablet and my "desk on the go" supplies.

Since we found out the our Peanut has Celiac, I have found myself having to bring gluten free food with us everywhere we go. since there are not many options for her at restaurants, and not everyone understands it when we go to parties and play dates. So this little thermal pouch is perfect to carry in y purse so I can be ready whenever she gets hungry. I plan to get a few more of these to keep things like make up and crayons in the car without it melting in the summer months.

I also got a small zipper pouch for little miscellaneous, like hair clips, band aids, mints, and all other little things that get lost on the bottoms of the bag.

This water bottle thermal was one of my greatest investments. Because now I can freeze and water bottle and stick it inside of the bag, without worrying about everything else getting wet. Unfortunately, I don't think this item is available anymore.

And of course I got a matching beg to put it all in. This is my everywhere we got bag. It doesn't always comes inside when we go places, but it is always at least in the car, so we always have what we need. All with a key fob to match.

Since the Party, I've also bought a regular zipper pouch to keep an emergency change of clothes for the kids always handy. And it's a perfect fit inside the bag.

If you are new to thirty one, you will need a consultant. My friend Beth is my consultant, and she managed to make my party in Ohio happen from NJ, so if you need someone, no matter where you are, she is your gal!

What is you favorite 31 bag? What is in your wish list? How do you use the accessories? Please share on the comments.

School Carnival

Every year, in the spring time, the school does a carnival with lots of fun things to do, prizes to win, and funds to raise for the school.

We got to join in with our own little booth. We got to pass out some information about the Salvation Army and the programs we have in the community. We also have a "kissing booth" sign next to a jar of Hershey kisses, so people could guess how many "kisses" where is it. The winner got to keep the jar and candy. Unfortunately, Peanut was the one with the closest guess, so the jar came back home with us.

One of the teachers brought her horses so the kids could take rides. And my little city kids could not get enough of it.

There was face painting, carnival games, food, prizes, raffles and more, but the kids spend most of their day on the inflatables.

I love little carnivals like this. Fun family days that don't take much work and don't cost much are defiantly winner in my book.

Let's Build It!

Lowe's has a program called Build and Grow. The program is basically a building clinic for the kids. The kids receive a kit to build something, for October it was a haunted house the opened up so you could put candy in it. There is a "work bench" set up with little hammers and space for the kids to build. The first time they go, the receive goggles and an apron. Every time they come back for a new project, the receive a new iron-on patch to put on their apron to show what they have already done. 

And the best part- it is completely free! 

  

The kiddos had a great time building and we will defiantly be coming back for more. Other chain hardware stores offer the same program with a different name. So if you have one in your town, check them out, because it is a lot of fun for the whole family to build something together. Not to mention that it is free and the kids get a toy out of it.