The Presents

Did I mention there will soon be a teenager (GASP!) in the house? Well, since we have had a rough year (worst ever) we decided to do something a little different in the present department this year. We are doing countdown to Birthday presents. One gift, some small & some not, each day until THE day. Here is what she saw on November 1st.

The Loot Pile

Most of the gifts are from us, but a couple are not. We recruited the family if they wanted to participate.

Here is the list so far:

1. Purple Glitter Nail Polish

2. Journal Boxes for her Smashbook

3. Purple Tank Top (thank you Aero clearance!)

4. Movie Passes 

5. A Light in the Attic - She got so excited opening this one that she ripped the dust jacket a little and I thought she might cry. 

6. An empty box to fill at the old fashioned candy store.

7. Hand painted shell ornaments from Gummy with the Mad Hatter & Red Queen (Johnny and Helena style)

8. Archeological museum tickets

9. Zero candy bar

10. Phase 10 card game 

11. Socks with cats on them 

12. Brady jersey - he is number 12 after all 

13. Year subscription to Seventeen magazine 

14. Alice in Wonderland- of course! It was slumber party time!

15. Family secret.... Sorry ;)

16. Passes to the Phoenix Art Museum

To be continued.......

Wedding Day Kit

Recently I attended a destination wedding in fabulous San Diego. I don't know about you, but I hate traveling and realizing I forgot something. Especially for events. And because I didn't want my friend's special day to have any hiccups, I came up with my own version of a Bridal Emergency Kit.

The Bag

This is the bag I decided on. It is pretty heavy duty, and as you can see I had her name put on it. I ordered it well in advance from my fabulous friend Laura. And as anyone who knows me can attest, the next thing I did was scour Pinterest for ideas of what to put in this kit. 

Idea List

This was the list I originally came up with. Some were suggestions from Pinterest, others were things that I thought of from past disasters, spills, awkward moments, etc. Once I realized that not all the items on my list would fit, I prioritized them to make sure I had the most crucial covered. 

First Aid

Aches, Pains and Ailments

Beauty Essentials

Respect the Gown

I added some little notes, and grouped things in plastic sandwich baggies. I felt it important to mention I hadn't tried the powder trick, just to make sure I wasn't giving her advice that could potentially ruin her dress! (Gasp!) I also added a granola bar and some small bottles of liquid courage for good measure. 

Have you ever made a kit? If so, what did you put in yours?