Archives for 2016

Sense of Sarah: What’s In Your Bag?

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Happy Tuesday, y’all! It’s VBS week at church and I’m already exhausted. 🙂

I’m linking up with Andrea for Show and Tell Tuesday, and I’m also counting this a Sense of Sarah because this represents who I am.

Today we’re showing what’s in our bags.

I was almost embarrassed to show all of the stuff I tote around every day. I probably could go with a smaller bag and get rid of some of the stuff I have in my purse, but I feel like I need it–or will at some point! Is anyone else like that?

First, let me show you my bag.

Right now I’m using this tote that Dustin just bought me as part of my graduation present. It doesn’t have a zipper, but I’m linking the zippered tote. I love that this tote has 4 pockets–1 large pocket for pens/pencils and 3 smaller ones. I’ve gotten lots of compliments on this tote!

Best part? Monogram!

Okay, so here’s what I’m toting around each day (minus pens and hair ties):

TOP ROW

-Southern Living magazine

-Shape magazine

-Erin Condren planner

-Vera Bradley wallet (so old! I need a new one–badly!)

-VB checkbook holder

-Tide to Go pen

BOTTOM ROW

-Grocery list

-Glasses

-School ID badge

-Glucose (for D)

-Tylenol

-Car keys

-Bath and Body Works antibacterial

-Floss

Is there anything unusual that you have in your bag?

Packing List for our Summer Vacation

Monday, June 6, 2016

Since Dustin and I will be traveling out of the country this summer on vacation, I’ve already started thinking about what I will be packing–thinking being the key word 🙂 I’ve married someone who is completely opposite of me. When I’m type A, he’s type B and vice versa. When it comes to packing, he’s super type A and creates multiple lists while he packs.

So far, I’ve just thought of a few things. The nice people at HomeAway took the very few things I have thought of and put them on a list for me! They also offer some really great tips on how to make the most of your next beach vacation!

BOOKS

This book was given to me by one of my coworkers and I’ve been saving it for our trip. I can’t wait to start it because I know it’s pretty suspenseful.

Room is a book club book that I’ve got to read this summer. I’ll also be taking it along, too, so I can also watch the movie this summer! Even if I don’t have much time to read on the ship, I’ll have plenty of time to read driving to and from our port.

BATHING SUITS

victoria's secret one piece bathing suit river life

I bought this suit from Victoria’s Secret this summer. It’s not sold online but I linked one (40% off too!!) on their website that’s really similar. I’m so sad that this is their last year to sell swimwear–what will we all do next year when it comes summer?!

I just ordered this one from J. Crew and I can’t wait for it to come in. I love the simplicity of it–and also the fact that J. Crew is having a 30% off sale right now!

SUNDRESSES FOR DINNER

I know I’ve showed y’all this before, but I’ve decided I’m wearing this Lilly dress for formal night with my wedding shoes (gold MK wedges).

That’s about as far as I’ve thought about dinner dresses and I’ve got to decide on four more! Thank goodness I have some time to think about it.

The last two items are REALLY important:

Sunscreen

Chargers for our Electronics

For those of you who have been on a cruise before, what else should I add to my packing list?

Friday Favorites!

Friday, June 3, 2016

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Today wraps up my first week of summer, and can I say that it’s already going by too fast? Next week is Vacation Bible School at my church and that week always flies by because it’s always so busy and lots of fun 🙂

My husband’s work schedule is strange. He works a couple of days, then he’s off a couple of days, and repeat. It’s not like a normal Monday – Friday job.

Because he leaves for work super early in the morning, I woke up one day this week to this note. If you can’t tell, my husband is really detailed. Like even when he tells stories, he’s going to tell you every single detail even if it pertains to the story or not. Sometimes it’s a blessing and sometimes it’s a curse (when stories last forever ha)

I was experimenting earlier this week and created these cinnamon rolls. I thought they were good and when D got home, he ate them and loved them. So I made more for his work the next day and they loved them. Recipe coming next week!

I bought this dress last summer from Anthropologie. I felt thin enough to wear it a few days ago. They don’t have it anymore but I found some dresses from the same designer and linked them here, here, and here (this is the most similar to mine).

Wednesday I wrote about my new make up primer and bronzer. So far, I’m still loving them!!

Linking up with Erika today!