Travel

Travel by eegrego160 featuring a travel wallet

Travel wallet
$79 - fjallraven.se

Mytagalongs Passport Wallet And Luggage Tag Set
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Ebags Connected Luggage Tag
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Tech accessory
bestbuy.com

I'm not gonna lie, I start the process EARLY. My husband and i usually start planning our trips pretty far out. We both love it that way. It gives us time to really delve into a location and find out as much as we can. 

I am a huge fan of the travel countdown apps for your phone.   There are a ton of free ones if you don't want to purchase one.   I usually go for the free ones because the  ads don't bother me. I just need to know how long before I go!

I am a huge fan of the travel wallet. They hold your boarding passes (if you still like to print your tickets) , passport, cash, credit cards, etc.  .  You can find them in all prices - from Louis Vuitton to Kate Spade and many even less expensive than that.  If you travel a lot, I would say it is worth the investment to get a nice one that will last.  I even use mine as a clutch in the evening as most will even fit a lipstick and small mirror.

On to the luggage tags - you can find some super cute ones at T J Maxx.  I just found some there for $2.99 - yes $2.99. They are bigger than most and the hot pink is sure to catch your attention.  Check out my Instagram page for a picture of those.  If you have a business card, I would use that instead of putting your home address on the tag. Safety, ya know? 

Succulents

Succulents by eegrego160 on Polyvore

Distinctive Designs Faux Hen And Chick Succulents In A Bronze Square... / Succulent Arrangement in Small Stone Bowl / Pier One Artificial Potted Succulent / Laura Ashley Lifestyles Succulent

I am an outdoor plant girl. I typically have pretty good success with outdoor plants. 

Inside plants? Not so much. 

In fact, I haven't had a live plant in our home for years! Well, minus the fresh flowers we have weekly.

My mom has a super green thumb for household and outdoor plants. She has tons of live plants all over her home. She can start a plant from just a small piece.  I'm not sure why I never picked up the indoor green thumb. 

I have been noticing a lot of succulents lately. Something about them intrigues me. I'm not sure what. They just do. 

What is a succulent? Sometimes called fat plants because certain parts of the plant hold water. What? They hold water. This should be good for me. 

You may know of cacti and aloe. These are succulents. You can find many other varieties at your local gardening center or home store - Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.

I purchased a few smaller ones for the window ledges in my family room. I still have to purchase the containers for them.

 If you click on the links above, you will find that the pricing is high. Mine for sure did not cost this much. I spent $15 on 4 plants at Lowe's. You can also find some great pots on sale or at reasonable prices. 

Please say a prayer for my new plants!

Coffee

Coffee by eegrego160 featuring topshop

I have not had a cup of coffee in over three months. I gave it up when I started shredding.  I gave it up because I didn't just drink black coffee (which is allowed in SHRED). No, I drank coffee with sugar and COCONUT CREAM. Lots of coconut cream. Too many calories to even think about counting. 

I don't really miss the coffee. What I do miss is the smell of coffee in my kitchen. Enter Bath and Bodyworks. While I was shopping for my favorite spring/summer home scent, Coconut Lime Verbena, I found this great Espresso scent. 

Scared to order more than one - I ordered just one. Oh, my word - my kitchen smells like Starbucks!

Our home is very open and my fear was that the scent wouldn't make a statement. You know being covered up by the CLV. Well, was I ever wrong. The espresso scent greats to warmly as soon as you enter our banquet kitchen area. 

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!