Go See Mom's Night Out!

So, last week I was invited to see a pre-screening of the upcoming movie, Mom's Night Out produced by the same producers as October Baby. So I, along with a friend of mine got our husbands on Daddy Duty and headed out for a Mom's night out of our own. Let me just say, this movie was absolutely hilarious!! I honestly haven't laughed that much in quite some time. Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy), Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle), Sean Aston (Rudy, Lord of the Rings, The Goonies), Trace Adkins (Love him!) were so funny! They made real life comical including so many things that moms and dads go through. When I watched it, I felt like I was seeing myself on the big screen along with seeing actual conversations I've had with my husband play out before my eyes. The movie has a serious element where it speaks to the heart of motherhood and all the emotions (good or bad) that comes with it and may even make you cry (I did). I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone out there! It's funny and clean and great for the entire family!

My suggestion? Go see it! 

                               Take your spouse, take your girlfriends, go on a double date with another                                                        couple. I don't care how you see it...JUST GO!                                                                                    You won't regret it!

The movie comes out Mother's Day Weekend. Let me know if you see it. I'd love to hear how you liked it and what your favorite part was. All I'm going to say is mine was when Trace Adkins and Sarah Drew have a private conversation...you'll know it when you see it.

Check out the video!

Disclaimer: While I was provided admission to view this movie, I received no monetary compensation and all opinions are my own.

{DIY} Monogrammed Wreath

 

Alright, so I've seen lots of these types of wreaths on Pinterest and for some time now, I wanted to make one for our home. I had an old wreath with berries someone gave me but didn't love, so I took all the berries off so I could start with a clean slate. 

I then strung a piece of burlap to hang the wreath on. 

I used some floral wire to connect it and attach the bow to. You could also use a stapler for a cleaner look

Ambitious Must Be My Middle Name

So I was sitting here thinking about all the things I want to accomplish this summer. Just like that, with my finger on my cheek. I had so many ideas in my head I figured I had better write them down so I wouldn't forget anything. Mind you, I'm going to school part time and working on top of my normal wifely/motherly duties. So we shall see what I actually accomplish at the end of the summer. I really want to paint my house a tan/grayish color and though I have added that to my list, that costs quite a bit and Mr. Clean doesn't really want to do it himself so that may not even be an option yet.

My List of Projects for the warmer months:

• Paint my long dress/mirror
• Paint my blanket chest at the end of our bed
• Paint Mr. Clean's tall dresser
• Paint kitchen breakfast nook table/benches
• Build Window boxes for my house
• Bodie Island Lighthouse pallet art project
• Paint shutters on house black OR build new ones
• Sell current china cabinet, purchase new/old bigger one and paint it
• Make mason jar wall sconces for living room
• Bamboo trellis for my climbing rose bush
• Paint my house
• Plant day-lilies and hostas around the tree in my front yard.
• Redo my bedroom closet
• Paint the inside of my other cabinet with chalkboard paint and add hooks for measuring cups/spoons
• Paint my daughter's room
• Add shelves in my kitchen
• Make shelves/cornices for my bedroom windows
• Make pallet sofa/sectional for basement
• Finish half-done 3/4 bathroom in my basement
• Paint basement walls/rip up carpet and put down faux wood vinyl flooring
• Install butcher block counter-tops in my kitchen...maybe

I'm sure the list will grow although I'm not sure how many of these I will actually tackle this summer. We shall see!