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One of my life goals, at the top of my bucket list, is to travel to every state in the United States. From one side of this beautiful country to the other, the land is varied and beautiful and interesting, and so are the people, and so is the history…I just want to take it […]
We’ve been having one of the best summers, with activities every weekend, and daily days at the park. We’ve been to the aquarium, museums, jumped on trampolines, dined at great restaurants, and so much more. We made s’mores, created art on our sidewalks, and had tickle wars, and I’m grateful there is still plenty of […]
Looks like you guys are having a blast, that’s what summer is all about.
Have fun making all those memories this summer. This is the last one with our daughter before we drop her off at college in just 37 days (sob). We’ve been trying to do a lot of fun things together too, this week we’re going to a video game convention with her!
Your summer sounds full! I am enjoying reading about all of your adventures!
I’ve visited with both of my kids so far this summer, and I’m taking a trip with my daughter next month. You’ve been so busy, but it all looks fun!
Seeing your kids is always the best thing 🙂
Looks like such a fun and educational way to spend the day with the family.
Your family has had such an adventure this summer and made so many wonderful memories! I love seeing the pics and getting a peek into your family time!
It sounds like you have had a pretty enjoyable summer so far! I’ve been trying to enjoy it much as I can with my family, despite the heat. 🙂
This post brought to you by Summer of Groupon. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s been a long time since I last had highlights. I mean a looong time. I thought it had been around six months, and my dark roots were depressing me in the midst of a summer of sunshine and fun. When […]
ohhh I didn’t know they had summer deals in Groupon! Time to go check it out!!
I’ve noticed that the Groupons for my area have been really great this season. I haven’t done much for myself as I’m currently working towards a real estate license, but many of my friends are using Groupon.
I guess my beauty treat is getting my nails done every two weeks.
I saw a Groupon for a real estate license!
I normally rely on Groupon when I’m needing a trim or highlights. I have only had one bad experience so far, but not bad enough for me to avoid Groupon. I have found some really, really good stylists on there! 🙂
Yay…I really need to get some highlights…I’ll have to pay closer attention to the Groupons. LOVE the split picture too!
Next week I’m getting a keratin treatment on my hair so I’m really excited! I hope I like it.
I go on the 22nd to get my hair touched up! I had no idea to look on groupons! That picture is really cute!
I LOVE the photo(shopped) picture of you looking in the mirror – fantastic 🙂 Our budget unfortunately doesn’t include beauty treatments for me. Just too many other things that need to be paid for in the house and for our daughter’s college education. I should look on Groupon to see if I can find a good deal for a local salon, maybe I’d be able to justify it then!
Love the new look!! I love Groupon. I’ve had great experiences except for one time but Groupion was very quick to help me solve the issue with this place.
I just love Groupon – I have found so many great deals there!
Sounds like some great deals. I love how you did your photo too so cool!
I only get my hair highlighted (and sadly cut) once a quarter. I need to find a new salon so will likely go to Groupon for to try out the salon’s services at a discount.
I haven’t been able to use groupon for my stylist, but I have been able to score some sweet summer weekend getaways.
I love that mirror photo! Ingenious. And, I’m reminded that I really need to get some highlights. You look great!
You’re always gorgeous, but I understand the desire to get a makeover and really feel good about yourself. I wish I could afford to do something like this when the boys and I get home, because I am in rough shape!
I think us moms just really put ourselves last, especially when our kids are young. I’m surprised when I realize how much time passes since the last time I did something I used to do often and take for granted (I used to get a monthly pedicure, now I get one once a year if I’m lucky). We moms give our kids all our time and money 😉
You are going to town with these Groupons! I need to check them out in my area.
I’ll have to go check it out. Groupon never has anything for our small town, but maybe that has changed. I’m in need of anew hair!
I’d like to have microdermabrasion done, so I need to check and see if I can find a Groupon deal for it. I know I’ve seen them before, but was on the fence about doing it, now I know I want to.
I’m so glad to hear that you got to be spoiled this way. I wish I had a good salon to go to in my area! Del is willing to give me a spa day, but there’s none close to me.
I love that picture with the different views of you in the mirror. I never knew there were so many deals with Groupon available.
It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten my hair cut as well. Thanks for the reminder about that and Groupon.
I haven’t done anything for my beauty routine but I sure do need a trim!
Neat photo!
This post brought to you by Summer of Groupon. All opinions are 100% mine. My pirate-loving sons wanted to go on a treasure hunt, so in a tank full of baby sharks and tropical fish, they hunted for the treasures of Atlantis as part of the Pirate Snorkel Adventure at Atlantis Aquarium (aka Long Island […]
How fun. My kids would love going to an aquarium. I wish we had one close. Great pictures!
This sounds like such a great adventure. I love anything to with aquarium like settings. I would love to do this with my family.
Wow, looks like everybody had a great time. The dancing sea lion would be a lot of fun to see. You’re right, the Mr. Krabs are huge!
What a wonderful experience! I love how they have so many exhibits that you can actually get in the water to enjoy. Brave girl swimming with the sharks!
Looks like such a fun place to visit. Glad you all had a great time and looks like they learned a lot.
Wow that looks like such a fun place to go and visit. Looks like a full day of fun!!!
Those crabs look huge!
That looks like an amazing adventure!!
I’d love to just see Java the sea lion. 🙂 Looks like you guys had a blast!
This looks like a world of fun for kids!
Glad to see you guys are having a blast!
So much fun for the kiddos! Looks like you all had such a blast! Waiting for the free days at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago to take my babies to 🙂
What a place, what a way to spend the day! I can tell the kids were in awe.
That is so awesome. What a fun looking place. I would totally have been game for swimming with the sharks if I knew I was safe in a cage.
Looks like a fun trip. I love sea lions shows, because they are always so cute!
Wow! This definitely looks like such a bucket list item! What a fun summer experience!
Wow, what a fun and amazing experience that must of been! 🙂
That looks like such a fun aquarium to visit! I wish it was closer so I could take my kids!
The Atlantis Aquarium looks like a great place to visit. I love all of your pics!
This post brought to you by Summer of Groupon. All opinions are 100% mine. During the summer one of the most fun things to do is have a picnic, but outdoors with kids can mean spending more time chasing them around, and less time sitting, eating, and relaxing. This is why we love having indoor, […]
It’s just been crazy busy so far. I’m hoping my DD has fun when she visits her aunt across the country in GA soon though.
My kids love s’mores as a treat! I love this idea. We’ve been watching a lot of movies together.
I would have to agree that s’mores = summer. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a frown on the face of a person with a s’more in their hand.
Just chillin’. 🙂 We are doing so much during the day that come evening/night we just relax. Starting next week my son will be in play rehearsals from 6:30 until after 9:00, so we are taking advantage now.
What fabulous ideas!! Your boys are adorable!
Look at those little cuties.
We love S’mores but I hate the usual mess of having to start a fire, then help the kids, and clean up. This looks like such a better idea. I need one!
I totally need one of these, I love me some Smore’s anytime of year!!! Looks like they are having a fun summer!
What is so funny is as I was reading this most the commerical that says S apostopher m-o-r-e I think it is a DQ Blizzard commercial maybe?
I loves s’mores and picnics indoor or outdoors.
That is really neat! I have never seen anything like that before. Also, I agree with you that indoor picnics are less, less stressful.
That s’more maker looks so cool, I love the compartments! Those chairs look awesome, I have a bonded leather sofa, I should try to find some chairs roo
What a cute idea. We eat a lot of smores in the summer time. We never tried them indoors though!
I have seen these before and thought about getting them. A lot of places even when you camp don’t allow fires if levels are high, so this would be a great substitute.
S’mores are such a summer dessert staple! I love that you were able to enjoy these indoors!
I love smores. I’ll have to get one of these and make some indoor smores.
We love S’mores and this looks like an especially fun way to enjoy them (and less ghetto than roasting marshmallows on the stove). We have been enjoying a lot of ice cream and family movie nights!
I’d love to travel to all 50 states. An RV would be the way I’d want to do it, too.
I love a road trip I live in NY but never thought about using an RV took the kids on road trips in a SUV they love staying at hotels in Maine, NC,SC,PA,AND GA .As they got older and our schedule changed I just went by myself my first was to NO (2) NM,(3)Seattle and the best of them all was to Fairbanks Alaska .I have pass many people with RVS and wonder when they will get where they going of just seen them broke down on the highway mind you I was not in a hurry I was on vacation driving my SUV I think one day I might try it but not sure I might go to far with it. but good luck I have one more road trip to make this time to death valley maybe I will see you and beep the horn at you good luck .