prepping for vacation...activities for the kids!

each summer, my husband's side of the family spends a week vacation at a lake cabin.  the kids are there the entire week, but we can only get away for a few days so we take the kids up early then come back to finish out the week with the fam'.  


this year, my mother-in-law and my awesome sisters-in-law kept the kids an extra week!  the cousins have the *best* time together.  they love each other so much.  


cabin week means lots of activities for the kids.  grandma always plans lots of fun!  where could i look for some great ideas?  of course, my new favorite pastime, Pinterest!  


how about a little slime made from school glue (white and clear for variation)?  

they will love these glow jars!

found on Pinterest, but i cannot trace it back to the original owner to give proper credit.

and i have a few other things i'm working on (while the house is quiet and kid-free) that i'll share soon!


btw, it *is* possible for a house to be too quiet...i miss my kids.  :(

more loot!

More loot! 

ameroonie designs became part of my collection!  amy's blog is among the first of the regulars when i started reading blogs.  i was excited to see that she was a part of the VRW giveaway.  and i love this bag!  it has a bazillion pockets on the inside and came with this enormous felt flower.  thank you, amy!

3 little birds boutique hand-crafted this beautiful necklace just for me!  it is the "amanda", if you love it so much you want your own!  i opted for both of my kids' names and birthstones in Swarovski crystals!  i am in love with this. serious.

and it came in this packaging (i love packaging!)

  

 smitten by a promise makes bracelets specially designed for all you bloggers and blog readers out there!  the mix of casual (leather) and classic (pearls) makes this a very flexible piece.  i don't wear many bracelets b/c they are not comfortable for me...until now.  so comfy, i wear it all day long!  

   pink bow bath boutique specializes in handmade bath, skin, and hair products that you can customize with scents of your choice in categories like bakery, citrus, designer, and more.  there are so many options, i almost couldn't choose...almost!

winning the VRW giveaway has been awesome! 

thank you, thank you, thank you!

What's Your Virtue...VRW giveaway prize

Vintage Rose Wraps giveaway prizes that have arrived so far:

1. Rock A Bow Baby hat (still looking for your opinions)
2. Flipped Bird bag and jar of hair ties

What's Your Virtue? sent me three 'lip bliss' glosses 

(i even got to choose the colors)!

photo credit

 i chose devotion, simplicity, and kindness.  literally, that's what i'm choosing.  


What's Your Virtue is a company who reminds women not to get caught up in what advertisers define as beautiful, rather to focus on what is inside us.    

the lip bliss trio arrived in a clear tube (seen in my photos).  it was a clever way to present the "trio", but also added protection during shipping.  love the look and the practicality of it.  


the blisses were just that...bliss for my lips.  so shiny, long-lasting, and has a refreshing light minty scent!  i have tried two so far and will try the third tomorrow!


thank you, What's Your Virtue?