Wish list

-a computer. My computer is so.old. It's bogged down with photos and now has a virus. It takes me for.eve.r to do anything on it so when I do boot up, I'm on it for like 3 or 4 hours trying to get something done. This will be at the top of the next thing to buy for me. It's so annoying! Any recommendations on a brand? It's a Gateway laptop and I've been happy with it.  I have never used a Mac so I'm not into getting one of those and an Ipad won't work for the things I do on my computer. 

-a hair dryer. Madison no longer likes her hair being towel dried so we've been using my hair dryer. We decided she needs her own. I've been wanting a new, updated one for a while so I figured I'd by myself one and pass down mine to her. I'm going to make an Ulta and Sally trip this week to look at them. I need some recommendations for a dryer that helps frizzy, thick hair dry really fast! I actually bought the BaByliss Ceramic dryer last Wednesday from. It had great reviews online and with my Bed Bath and Beyond coupon, I was able to save $12 on it. The cashier mentioned she had the same dryer and loved it(and her hair was gorgeous!) I have since used it for almost a week and I really like it! It has cut my drying time in half!

-Kitchenaid mixer. I hardly bake but I've always wanted one. I know I can use it for mixing other items as well. While I am in love with the hot pink one, it doesn't match our kitchen.. I will settle for this gorgeous blue one though.

-Fiesta dinnerware. I would love to mix and match all of the bold, bright colors that they have but I have always eyed this Peacock color.. I love it!

-an organized pantry! From all the clear containers for dry ingredients, to racks for my spices and canned good and hooks to hang aprons and all of that. This picture makes me swoon! I only wish our pantry was that big.

-Ninja blender. Most mornings, Madison eats a smoothie. I have started freezing different varieties of fruit combinations and kale cubes to throw in the blender with milk so it's good to go. She's not typically a morning person and doesn't like eating right away but she will drink a smoothie, usually.

-a big crock pot! I use ours about once a week and it now has a crack in it. It's still usable but I do need a new one, bad. I need a bigger one and wouldn't mind having this one!

-A new purse. Not necessarily this one, though I'd gladly take it! I've been a faithful Nine West carrier for quite some time and I keep rotating between 3 bags. It's time for an update. Anyone that knows me, knows I'm frugal. If I'm going to spend a couple hundred dollars on something, it won't be a purse. I'd rather do something for the kids or house or if I do spend it on me, I'd rather get a mani/pedi and massage.

 I could go on and on and on! What's on your wish list?

Play room ideas

Reason 23902 I love Pinterest! I have been getting ideas for a while on how to decorate our bonus room to make it Madison's play room. Our room is pretty big as it is over the entire garage. 1/4 of it will house our workout machine and tv so I'm getting ideas for the other 3/4 of it. I have no idea where to begin but here are some ideas I have. 

I love this entire room! From the colors to the shelves and cubbies. My most favorite part is the half wall dividing the room. I already have the room arranged to help deter her from playing with the equipment. It somewhat helps. I would love having nice bookshelves with a walkway off to one of the sides to we can get to our machine and can put up a baby gate.

I love this! These are Ikea bookshelves turned on their side to make seating with additional storage for toys. I would love to have one wall with this on it.

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We have a couch up there in front of the windows but I want to take that out and put in a nice, comfy window seat that could also serve as extra sleeping space if anyone ever stayed the night.  I love the bookcases and extra storage.

Our walls are slanted as well so this helps visually, even though there's not much room for toys with the chairs, couch and table. I do love the little place on the left for hanging clothes. A good idea for a 'dress up' station.

Art/Quotes

For above/near a bookshelf or reading nook.

These are framed board games without the glass. Put the game pieces in baggies behind the game and take down to play. Doubles as fun art!

Organization
Galvanized buckets to store crayons, pencils and markers.

Baby food jars, painted, for crayon storage

Salt and pepper shakers for glitter

These are $1 buckets from Michaels. Drill holes and attach with zip ties! Love this for toys storage and it looks fun too!

An easy solution for hanging artwork and being able to switch out easily.

Love this paint color and color scheme!

This is adorable! I also really like the paper roll on the table for a place to color!

I saw a cute idea where you pass letters back and forth through a mailbox. This would be a really cute and I think she would love this!

Reading Nook

Love this stage! She loves attention so I think she would really love performing on a stage! This is so cute!

Dress up