Every summer I tell myself: The summer will be my downtime. A little time to relax, a little time to get caught up and a little time to take a breather from….everything. It never. ever. happens.
This week as I prepare to go to the amazing Haven Conference – and I am SO excited, let me tell you! – but I am never more aware of how un-relaxed I am and how little I managed to accomplish over the summer.
{School starts for us on Aug 1 so my dream dies yet again this year}
For example, I am acutely aware of the fact that we have not yet finished our office even though we’ve been steadily working on it for about a month now. Knowing I can grab some fun and modern art prints from Minted.com makes me excited about finally putting those finishing touches on our office when I get back from Haven.
A great big thanks to minted.com for providing me with 150 of their business cards to try. All opinions are my own.
![Know what I did yesterday? Spent the day making and selling cotton candy for my son’s marching band fundraiser at the county fair! Fall is for football, marching band, and Cowboy Queso Dip! When we aren’t out at a football game or a marching band competition, we’re “homegating” in our new backyard deck and patio space. Get the recipe for the most flavorful dip you’ll ever taste (thanks to my secret ingredient!) and a sneak peek of our backyard makeover #ontheblog today. Clickable link in my profile! Sponsored by @foodlion [ad] . . . #collectivebias #sofabfood #homegatinghacks #homegating #tailgate #appetizers #bhgfood #chefmode #nom #nomnom #dip #tastethisnext #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #insiderfood](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/e4a044b8030a6c7ac3ec363b90674cd7/5CF05FD4/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/42893743_505350686612903_7524159831202715014_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com "Know what I did yesterday? Spent the day making and selling cotton candy for my son’s marching band fundraiser at the county fair! Fall is for football, marching band, and Cowboy Queso Dip! When we aren’t out at a football game or a marching band competition, we’re “homegating” in our new backyard deck and patio space. Get the recipe for the most flavorful dip you’ll ever taste (thanks to my secret ingredient!) and a sneak peek of our backyard makeover #ontheblog today. Clickable link in my profile! Sponsored by @foodlion [ad] . . . #collectivebias #sofabfood #homegatinghacks #homegating #tailgate #appetizers #bhgfood #chefmode #nom #nomnom #dip #tastethisnext #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #insiderfood")
![What better way to celebrate my birthday than with a sneak peek of our laundry room makeover that I’ve been promising since that @oneroomchallenge from last year?! I figured since I’ve already completed another ORC challenge, and I’m about to start on my third, it miiiiight be time to at least give you a peek at my first. Today I’m sharing this preview of our DIY #modernfarmhouse laundry room makeover along with my favorite way to keep all that laundry I’m way more happy to do these days super fresh. Clickable link in my profile. [ad] . . . . #ggathome #smmakelifebeautiful #decorcrushing #ABMatHome #myhousebeautiful #sodomino #interiorinspo #mydomaine #BHGhome #mycovetedhome #apartmenttherapy #showmeyourstyled #betterhomesandgardens #hgtvhome #simplystyleyourspace #mybhghome #Ilovegain #sparklewithgain](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/2c4101e3187f38079b6ee9c3321c8341/5CE958C2/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/42002684_1078420912335418_3354643072263372049_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com "What better way to celebrate my birthday than with a sneak peek of our laundry room makeover that I’ve been promising since that @oneroomchallenge from last year?! I figured since I’ve already completed another ORC challenge, and I’m about to start on my third, it miiiiight be time to at least give you a peek at my first. Today I’m sharing this preview of our DIY #modernfarmhouse laundry room makeover along with my favorite way to keep all that laundry I’m way more happy to do these days super fresh. Clickable link in my profile. [ad] . . . . #ggathome #smmakelifebeautiful #decorcrushing #ABMatHome #myhousebeautiful #sodomino #interiorinspo #mydomaine #BHGhome #mycovetedhome #apartmenttherapy #showmeyourstyled #betterhomesandgardens #hgtvhome #simplystyleyourspace #mybhghome #Ilovegain #sparklewithgain")
Minted to the rescue for me too! Haven here we come 🙂
Debbie
Ha! I feel like I might need to them to deliver to the hotel! 😉
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