I So Want These Frye Boots~

No money spent last night, if I keep this up I could have these boots I have been coveting for so long.

Frye Campus Boots

My Atempt to Spend Only Twenty Dollars This Weekend

So this weekend my goal is to spend only twenty dollars. This will be quite difficult for not only me but also for my children. I am realizing lately that all the little stuff adds up, a drink, popcorn or some other snacks everywhere we go. I can't get out of Target without buying my Ryan some popcorn. Its the only reason he goes to Target with me so willingly.

Here is my plan, not counting the groceries I already have or the ones I need to buy on Sunday for the week:

Friday - Cooking dinner from stuff I already have and not leaving the house because if I leave the house I will spend money. Netflix movie, we just got Angels and Demons, does Netflix count? Its a monthly fee so I will say no.

(I will not count my lunch today because it is technically not the weekend and half my budget would be gone, oops.)

Saturday- I have to work 8-12 so I will eat my leftover sandwich from Friday for lunch and the kids will have pancakes and sausage for breakfast and lunch at the ball field because I have to be there at 12:45 pm. The ball field is cheap so hopefully I can feed all three for about 9 dollars.

Saturday night we are going for a cookout at my dear friends house. I need to find something cheap to bring, maybe a bottle of wine, usually you can get a good bottle $10.00 or some beer. I will have to bake a homemade dessert even though it would be easier to pick something up at the bakery!

Sunday- Will not be fun because all my $20 will be gone which means I will have to make all of our meals at home. Plus I wanted to see the new Shrek movie but that would be well above my budget for the weekend. Movies for a family of four is ridiculously priced.

This is going to a tough weekend!

Why Can't This Be My Life???

I have been reading a lot of different blogs lately but I keep finding myself going back to the ones about great style, living and food. The only problem is they make me envious. They all have perfect style, perfect parties and perfect vacations. I guess it gives me something to strive for someday. Ok not really. I am not that creative and I definitely do not have the funds needed to live such a lifestyle. So I will take what I can from these lovely blogs and apply it to my life, well mostly my dream life.

http://life-content.com/

http://simplelovely.blogspot.com/

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/

http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/

http://aliceqfoodie.blogspot.com/

Who knows maybe someday I can travel, decorate and eat like these woman.

Happy Mother's Day!!

I suppose like any Mother I worry constantly about my children and like the majority of Mothers I think I have the most incredible children in the world. It is not something I have done it is just who they are, these amazing little beings who can bring more unconditional love and pure joy then I ever imagined. They can be so sweet and loving sometimes I wonder what I ever did to deserve them.

As they are getting older I find myself worry more about things I knew would come. I worry about them fitting in, making friends and just their overall happiness. They have been through a lot this year and at the ages they are now it is hard for me to tell how they are weathering all the changes. I wish I could teach them how to find true happiness and peace in their lives know matter what they go through or how the world treats them. I am so incredibly grateful for my children and the amazing individuals they are now. Hopefully, by teaching them gratitude I can give them the foundation they need to truly appreciate life and all it has to offer.

More Fun Kid Pics

Vacation

We just got back from a much needed vacation. I like the beach but for some reason I really like to vacation in the mountains its so relaxing. Maybe its because I grew up by the beach, I was spoiled, a day at the beach was a normal activity not a special treat. When you grow up in flat Florida a day in the mountains is incredible. The video games weren't so relaxing but they gave the kids something to do so I could relax. Plus I taught them how to play pool, well sort of, about as well as I know how to play.



This was my first vacation with my sweetie and it was quite the test. Luckily, the boys were pretty good. We did survive the drive, about ten hours there and back. Thankfully, they managed not to kill each other in the car. The only problem, its kind of hard to enjoy a nice glass of wine and some quite conversation in the hot tub when three boys decide to jump in and join you.


Anyway, I am happy to report we are still dating, I think!
There may not be any vactions in our future anytime soon though.
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Easter Cupcakes

I picked up these adorable cupcake kits at William and Sonoma. They are so perfect for Easter. They make all kinds of kits for every occasion, look at their website here http://www.shopmerimeri.com/cupcakekits.aspx. I hope my boys aren't to old for some of these cute kits. I feel a dessert party in my future.