Shopping – Page 9 – Abigail VanBuren

February 7, 2013

The mall

I went to the mall today to do a little shopping and found out some really good deals. Most of the time I stay away from the mall as it used to be so expensive, but not anymore. It seems like the higher end stores are trying to compete with the major chains like Walmart and the sales are better then Walmart, Target or even Kmart. I was pleasantly surprised. I was able to buy a bunch of stuff I didn’t even intend to get, because I saved so much on what I went there for.

I do believe that I will have to make trips to the mall more often now that I know it is worth it. I know that the kids will love that. I have a feeling that we will be going there a lot now. lol

February 1, 2013

Wine with dinner

I am having a dinner party at my house for a few friends and my boyfriend. My mother is taking the kids for the weekend, so I can have some adult time. I am making a Chicken Bruschetta with angel hair pasta, a spinach salad and garlic rolls. I want to have a nice Chardonnay with it because white wine goes best with chicken. I have made this dish plenty of times and even the kids love it.

It has been a long time since I have been able to have a dinner party like this. I will have to buy several bottles of wine, and I might even have a little champagne to toast with. I haven’t made up my mind on that one. I plan to get one of those word games for us to play as well after dinner. I used to have one, but the kids lost a lot of the question and answer cards to it. They have a lot of new ones out now anyway. I think one of the Pictionary games would be best. They have a few different kind of them for me to chose from. I also will break out the Jenga game as well. I really love to play that one. Once the wine starts flowing, it gets really fun.

January 23, 2013

More shopping

We suddenly realized that the catering company doesn’t provide the tablecloths we want for the wedding, so we have to buy some that will match the rest of the theme. They had several to choose from but it just wasn’t what my friend wanted. We are looking online to see what is out there. I am certain we will find what we need on there. Believe it or not, the table cloths are really important for the other decorations we already have. I didn’t even think about it at the time, but I am glad we caught it now, rather than later.

Planning a wedding is so full of details, that it is not uncommon to forget things. So we downloaded a wedding planner list from online to help us. We thought about it today after we realized we almost forgot the tablecloths. Now we are steadily checking off what we have already done and re making another list of things that aren’t done yet. This is really helpful. Now I am confident that we wont forget anything else, so long as it is on the list. There is, of course, always the chance but it is highly doubtful. Wish us luck!

January 23, 2013March 26, 2018

Pretty new colors

I found some pretty new colors for my nail polish collection. I got them really cheap at the dollar store, they were only a buck a piece. This pretty blue-green color has a lot of sparkle to it, it’s called Treasure Island. I really like sparkly nail polish when I do my nails myself. This is what it looks like.

January 13, 2013

Midland texas auto loans

I found some really good midland texas auto loans. If you need a new or used car and are having problems finding good auto loans, this should help. My cousin just used them himself when his old car finally gave up the ghost. He had his car for a very long time and took really good care of it, but we all know that eventually the wear and tear on a car will take it’s toll. Finding a place to get a good car loan can sometimes be difficult, but it really doesn’t have to be if you look in the right places.

January 7, 2013

Wedding invitations

These Wedding invitations are just beautiful. I love the colors and the scrolling typeset. It took forever for us to pick them out and with ever RSVP that comes back I am reminded why we chose them. Weddings are so much fun, but can also be a bit of a headache as well. There are so many things that have to be done and so much to choose from. Sometimes it can be more than a little bit over whelming. I try to be as organized as possible with it and that helps tremendously. Good organizational skills will always help wit any project large or small.

January 7, 2013

Sick

Gosh I can’t seem to kick this chest congestion, and to top it off, my medicine is missing still. I went to the store to do some grocery shopping and they didn’t have any of the medicine that I take. I looked at two different stores and neither one had it. I am really irritated that I can’t find it. I am very picky about what medicine I take, because I don’t like medicines that make me groggy. Unless I am getting into bed at night to go to sleep, I won’t take something like that.

I hope the kids don’t get this cold that I have. Especially, since it seems to linger so long. My little guy doesn’t do well with chest congestion. He coughs until he throws up, and that is usually at night while he is sleeping. Then I have to change him and his sheets and blankets which really irritates him. He loves his blankets and doesn’t want to use any others ever. I may have to make an appointment with my doctors office if I can’t get rid of this soon. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone, not even an enemy. I think I will go lay down and have a nap before the kids get home.

January 7, 2013

Unique Wedding Favors

I found some really Unique wedding favors for my friends wedding. There were little candy jar shaped salt and pepper shakers, little bird cages, a Cinderella carriage candle and so many more that it has become really difficult to choose. Some of them are practical things that can be used over and over. This is really cool because it gives the wedding guest a permanent memory that they can see almost daily. Whether it is a wine bottle stopper, stone coasters, salt and pepper shakers or something else. Every time the guest uses it, they recall the wedding and how much fun they had attending.

A lot of the favors are decorative. There are elegant, whimsical, silly, or just plain cute favors that will always bring a smile to the person who takes this favor home with them. I am really in awe at the genius of some of the favors that I have found. Anything that holds candy, is always a good choice. Everyone likes a sweet, and if you fill them with sugarless sweets, even those who are diabetic can enjoy them. You should always show consideration for people who have diabetes when choosing this particular favor. That way, no one feels left out. It is a good practice anyway.

January 5, 2013

Unity ceremony

I think I may go with a Unity ceremony for my wedding, but I will use the sand instead of the candles. I have seen a lot of the candle ceremonies, but never one with the sand. I think it would be really neat to do. The sand ceremony pretty much goes like this; The officiator tells the congregation what the ceremony stands for, a blending of lives. Then he tells the groom to pour some sand and the bride does hers next in a different color. Then they pour together creating a color that signifies the blending of their lives together from that moment forward. This vessel that has now been filled with the sand can be used as a memory that decorates their home. I really love this idea.