3.07.2018

A very random stream of information

 

::: Somehow my children both have amazing hair, but that clearly did not come from me because my hair sucks. It's really fine and really prone to breakage. I will say, I don't do much to help its cause, but I have started to use this spray before I straighten it and while I'm still seeing some breakage, it gives my hair a really pretty (and very low key) sheen to it. I found it at Target for super cheap if you're looking for a little sheen and some heat protection.

 

::: Game changer for me? Grocery delivery. If you live in Illinois, Jewel now delivers. And it's free if you don't mind giving them a 4hr delivery window. Plus, the first time you do it you get $25 off an order of $100 or more. It takes some time to pick out your products but I couldn't be happier with it and seriously love not going to the grocery store with two kids. I also love that I can store my grocery list online during the week....if we run out of wheat thins, instead of writing it on my "list", I just add it to my cart and it saves it for me! Pure genius.

::: Are you listening to Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Podcast? It's really good. Her voice is just like a sweet song and I've really enjoyed the recent guests she's had on. If you are looking for an easy, enjoyable podcast, check it out.

::: Question - do you have house plants? I have two and one of them this weekend we discovered had like a disgusting amount of ants on it. So disgusting. We obviously tossed it, but the corner is desperate for a big plant. Do you have a particular plant that's easy to maintain and not prone to bugs in the house!

::: I am so ready for summer. We are all so much happier when we can be outside, so I'm really crossing my fingers that spring is easy on us and gives us much more sunshine than rain. If it's 30 degrees or warmer, you will find us bundled up and outside for at least a short walk. I cannot stand being in the house all day long.

::: We booked our first family vacation to Steamboat! Our friends are getting married over Labor Day weekend and so we decided to make a whole trip out of it. We are going to stay almost a week and I can't wait to visit Colorado. It's been about 10 years since Joel and I have been, and neither of us have been in the summer, so we are so excited. I really think it will be the perfect trip as a family since there should be so much to do outside. Plus, we are bringing a babysitter with us so Joel and I are going to be able to get some solo time too.

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::: I will say next year, I really want to try and sneak away to somewhere warm in February. It's a long month to be in Chicago! Holy shit! 

::: I've been thinking about updating our outdoor light fixtures and have been on the hunt for the last few weeks. I think it would make a huge improvement on the overall curb appeal, because the fixtures we have right now are very much so builders grade and just don't add anything to the house. I'm hoping we can find some big, modern, black fixtures to give the front a little facelift.



::: Spring shoes are constantly hard for me. I ended up buying these Lucky Brema booties from Nordstrom (not sold in this color right now) - and I looove them - but they're a microsuede that I don't really want to wear when it's raining. 

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I know Hunter Boots are coming out with a line a target, so I'll be curious to see if there is anything in that collection that is waterproof and cute...I don't need giant rainboots. I don't find them comfortable at all, so I'm still on the hunt!


::: I could probably keep this list going but it's 50 degrees, both of my kids are napping and I'm going to have a beer on my front steps (I'm writing this on Sunday).

7 comments:

  1. I scored a pair of Joules rain boots at Target last year for $40! They're not the color of the print I wanted (pink flowers) but at that price, I was NOT complaining. Especially since I tried Hunter boots a couple years ago and just did not like them. I love my Joules though!

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  2. Go faux! I'm always afraid of the bugs live houseplants bring. There are a lot of good faux plants available these days _ I have a few from World Market, Homegoods, and Frontgate.

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  3. Get a fiddle leaf fig! I've had mine for almost 2 years and it's doing so well. Once you find their groove, you only have to water it once a week and keep it in indirect light. They're so pretty too. And ants stay away from them!

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  4. Love your random list! Steamboat + a babysitter sounds amazing! I want those booties. And new outdoor lights make a huge difference. We replaced ours at our old house and it felt like a new house!

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  5. I just placed my first delivery order with Jewel! I usually use Instacart but I will gladly take a 4-hour delivery window if it means losing the delivery fee I usually pay. Thanks for mentioning it in this post!

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  6. I'm with you on the breakage. I have fine hair but a lot of it. I use the Kenra blow dry spray which is a heat protectant. Then I put a dime size amount of the original Moroccan oil, then treseme mouse. I blow dry and then spray the Chi 44 heat protectant on my hair and straighten it in sections. It smells so good and really makes a difference with breakage!

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  7. I love your last little point! ;) I'm also such a huge fan of online grocery shopping. I am a fairly devoted Aldi fan, but I use grocery pick up during the phases when my toddler protests sitting in the cart. It's such a life saver!

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