Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be getting one of those Minecraft meals at McDonald's. 

......to currently be reading We All Live Here by JoJo Moyes, author of Me Before You. It's about Lila, who has been left by her husband for a younger woman. And that younger woman is pregnant. Her stepdad also lives with her and her two daughters. Oh, and her biological father has just showed up. So it's a full house! I'm midway through and it's an amusing read. 

.....to think it's ridiculous that Trump is talking about running for a third term. He claims he supports the constitution but clearly he does not. 

.....to be amused by my son Tommy's latest video on littering. He's creative! And yes, there is some cursing, sorry. But if you want to check it out, click here. 

.....to still be dreaming of these macarons that I purchased in France. The ones you get in the states are just not the same. One of my fave flavors is raspberry. The raspberry macaron I get in Walt Disney World is similar to the one I got in France.

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Inexpensive Easter Basket Ideas

 Easter is approaching! It's April 20th. If you're figuring out what to put in baskets, I have ideas.

It's no secret that we love Gilmore Girls.. If you have a Gilmore Girls fan in your life, pick them up these Itty Bitty Lorelai and Rory dolls. Get them here.

There's also an Itty Bitty Luke. He's over at Hallmark:

If you've all about nostalgia, check out Bumblegum Kids! They have candy from all sorts of favorite shows. From freeze dried treats to bubblegum, there is something for everyone. We were went the Care Bear gum, and all the flavors were delish & only $4.99! Plus, you can save 15%! Just click here. 

Do you need a new garden flag? We recently added this one to our collection and it's under $10. Pick it up here.

if you want all natural deodorant, check out Wild. You buy a reusable case and whatever scent that calls to you. We picked Ocean Mist, which reminds us of the beach. All the cases are beautiful--there are ones decorated with bees, cats, and other various colors. If deodorant isn't for you, they also have body washes, lip balms, and hand washes. Plus, you can save 20%! Just click here and the coupon will show up. Feel good about not buying wasteful plastics that are only used once. 

If you love princesses & pickleball, pick up a paddle from the Royal Collection over at The Pretty Pickleball Company. It's women owned and the paddles are beautiful! Plus, you can save 10% with the code AIRINGMYLAUNDRY. 

Finally, if you want a Gilmore Girls themed water bottle, pick up this Luke's one! It does keep water cold for several hours. Whenever I've taken it out, I've gotten compliments. So many love Gilmore Girls! There's currently a sale for this for $29, so hurry and grab it here before the price goes up again.

Oh, and if you need an Easter dress, we loved this one from Scarlet Darkness. It is under $50 and has POCKETS! And it's comfy!

Do you still put together Easter baskets? My kids are older, and I still do. I probably always will. 

Inexpensive Tangled Rapunzel Theme Birthday Ideas

My daughter had a bunch of friends over the weekend to celebrate her birthday. It was Tangled themed. She loves a good theme. She is thrilled when her friends have parties with a theme so she can dress accordingly. 

Anyhow, we wanted to celebrate on a budget. Thankfully we were able to find some affordable decor! 

First, we found these beautiful flowers. They came in a pack of 9 and are 72 feet. We cut them. They didn't look cheap. You can get them for under $20 here:

We even draped some on the table. I also got a yellow tablecloth:

I found the Tangled Lantern Tea lights over at the PixieDustDreaming Etsy store:

I found this Tangled banner at the DEsignsforallStudio. And I blew up a ton of balloons.

We found this Tangled crown for under $10! The banner is from Mayville Mom Crafts. 

Rapunzel uses a frying pan to knock people out, so my daughter made these cute frying pan plates. You just get small black plates, paint some popsicle sticks, and glue them on. Simple!

Finally, you can get a Pascal. He actually will perch on your shoulder. Or he can hang out on the table. You can get him here:

The party ended up being a fabulous one. I got the pasta bar from Olive Garden--it came with a giant thing of spaghetti and fettuccine. Plus breadsticks, salad, and a bunch of different toppings for the pasta. 

Natalie and her boyfriend cosplayed as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider:

We love throwing parties on a budget. The next one will probably be Natalie's graduation party. Ack!