4 fun things: April

[April 2017]

for our home: 

I bought these gorgeous Pioneer Woman glasses! I usually buy cheap basic glasses and use them until the dishwasher gets the best of them, but this time, I got these pretty turquoise stemmed glasses! They were only $4 each, a great price, and so far I'm hand washing them, so they'll probably stay looking nice much longer.

just for me:

nothing out of the ordinary for me this month, spending most of my money on special events..showers and weddings and April birthdays. I actually still have my birthday money and hope to go on a shopping spree for me as soon as things settle down!? I did finally order my dress for the wedding!!!!!!! Yaaa!!!! I love it and really hope it fits!! I got it from David's Bridal!

just for fun: 

I always love getting those little "extras" just for me!!

I've been looking for a good devotional, and a friend suggested "Mornings With Jesus"  monthly magazine, and I subscribed to it. Looking forward to getting my first copy soon.

to organize:

I bought a new day planner/reservation book for the b&b....

4 fun things: february

I posted in January about my word for the year "FUN" - there is nothing wrong with adding a little fun to your day, so I am going to do just that! I love getting happy mail and picking up little, fun items when I'm shopping, and I plan to add at least one item monthly to these four categories: to organize, for our home, just for me, and just for fun! I'm a little late posting for February, only because it was a super busy (yet FUN) month!! The guest room re-do was completed, we went on an overnight getaway, and I got LOTS of happy mail.

[February 2017]

to organize....

Dollar General steals: bins for organizing wrapping supplies 

(& clear bins for the fridge to hold condiments)

(I saw this idea on Pinterest ---

I'm using a small trash can that I already had to hold rolls of wrap)

for our home.....

This list is endless this month :O) I bought the perfect stools for the breakfast bar from Target.

I got a steal on the brown faux leather headboard for the guestroom bed from Bed, Bath, & Beyond....

(I'll share in an upcoming guestroom post).

I also picked up lots of decorating goodies during our little getaway last month.

Love Marshalls, Target, Home Goods, and especially Hobby Lobby's new farmhouse section!!

I found these round woven mats at Target on clearance! 

just for fun....

My FUN items for February were the heart coffee stirrers from Target's dollar spot and this XOXO mug I bought from an IG gal I follow. 

She sells Rae Dunn items at cost (plus S/H), and does a drawing for each item up for sale since there are so many interested. My name was drawn! Thanks again Missy @thelittlegreenbean for offering RD finds at cost! 

side note: (I plan to do a post later on my experience at Marshall's concerning Rae Dunn collectors.)

just for me.....

I think my "for me" items will probably be my Stitch Fix purchases each month because I am loving what I'm getting!! I kept all 5 items from February's box!! Take a look.....

Link to post {HERE}

March should be a super FUN month....it's my BIRTHDAY month!!! :O) :O)

{good things thursday}

My 2017 word of the year......FUN!!

Just have FUN!! Sounds good to me!!

 A FUN way to start....splurge on a few new favorite "things". :O) :O) Okay, so I'm having FUN already!!

I'll be honest, I love getting little packages in the mail or splurging on something FUN I've been wanting from one of my favorite stores. Even a new candle to burn or something cute from the dollar spot at Target brings me joy! I know life isn't about getting stuff, but it sure does perk up my day! So, I had this brainstorm when thinking about the New Year.....along with the getting organized and all my other "resolutions" why not add a little FUN???

I guess what got me thinking about this was my monthly Stitch Fix shipment. I rarely shopped or bought anything for myself, and my closet was showing it. With SF, I am adding at least one new item a month to my wardrobe and I'm loving it!!! So FUN!

I decided to expand on this with a few more purchases. Since I'm so into getting the house organized but never seem to have the right bin or container, I'm going to purchase one organizing item each month too. And then I thought, I really want to perk up the house a bit, so I'm going to shop for the house too! Sounds like so much FUN!!

And just because I think everyone needs to add a little more joy to their lives, my fourth purchase will be something "FUN".....item like some Meyers Hand Soap or a my favorite scented candle. :O)

I'll still shop like I always have, for things we need for the house, gifts, clothes, etc., but I'll squeeze these (4) FUN purchases, something for me, something for our home, something to help organize, and something FUN, into the monthly budget as well.....actually, I have January's purchases already covered!!  ;O)

{January 2017}

something for me........

new TOMS!! 

Super excited that they were included in my Stitch Fix box this month!

source: Stitch Fix 

something for the house......

I have been wanting this sign forever and since I was rearranging/updating my kitchen, I finally ordered one from etsy!! I can't wait to get it!! :O) I love, love this saying!! >3

source: etsy

something for organizing.....

I had looked at this item numerous times, but didn't need/want a bread box, so I didn't order it. BUT, while watching IG stories this week, I saw that Laurie, from The Glam Farmhouse, used it as a cookbook holder (and her Pioneer Woman cook books fit perfectly). So, guess what? I ordered one! Since moving things around in the kitchen, my cook books lost their home and have been stacked on the floor waiting for somewhere to go.

Bread Box = Perfect Cook Book Holder!

I bought it from Decor Steals for $34.99 (+$5 s/h). I love the farmhouse style and think it will not only be functional, but pretty in my kitchen. BTW, you can sign up for daily emails from Decor Steals so you won't miss out on their awesome deals! And....shipping is always just $5.

source: decor steals

{LINK}

something fun......

{which is also something for the house}.....

I finally bought a boxwood wreath {on sale} from Target. 

source: Target

That was FUN!!! This year is off to a great start!!! :O)