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Post by kenziekeeper on Jul 23, 2022 14:13:40 GMT
I am getting married on the water in Hilton Head this fall. We figured out bridesmaid/groomsmen attire this week and now have a dilemma. There seems to be no “right” answer online, I am just curious what others have done.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jul 22, 2022 23:56:26 GMT
Congratulations! So excited for you!!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jul 12, 2022 23:53:03 GMT
I ended up buying: a new dot (our old one is about to bite the dust) a new mattress topper that came highly recommended new workout clothes So nothing exciting but all things we need to replace, so saving some money on it is nice. Can you link your mattress topper? Thanks!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jul 5, 2022 23:04:44 GMT
I’ve never watched or participated in the pea threads, but just found out I know one of the players this year! I saw that and immediately thought “I’ll have to join the pea thing this year!”… So, I guess I’m in, you’ll have to show me the ways 😂
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 19, 2022 14:19:08 GMT
Spending some time looking at used cars here this weekend. I know, it’s a terrible time to buy a car. We can wait a little while, but would like to have a general plan.
We’d be replacing a no-frills Chevy Trax. It has lived a good life, but has had a few recent issues. My fiancé would be the primary driver. I have a Ford Escape that I LOVE and will drive for a little while yet, but will probably swap for something bigger in the next few years.
Any experience with either of these BMW models? Also considering: - RAV4 (more expensive than all others to have leather seats - h this surprised me) - Subaru Outback - Another escape (he isn’t wild about this idea) - Mazda CX-5 - it has great reviews, we haven’t seen one in person yet.
If if helps for context… We take trips fairly often, both families are a day’s drive away. Would like for this car to last through car seat years, but it doesn’t need to be the primary family car as whatever we swap the Escape for will fill those shoes.
Edited to add: I had a CR-V a few years ago and didn’t love it - so while that seems like an obvious option, it’s out.
Thanks for any help you can give me!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 14, 2022 15:12:07 GMT
Something conveying the idea that at least ONE aspect of wedding planning can/should/could be a piece of cake. Something conveying “making your big day a piece cake” Something about your being the only one qualified to provide the “icing on the cake” of their big day. 😂 I’m too sleep deprived to actually put the words and ideas together in any catchy yet classy fashion, but those came to mind. I like this! As someone knee deep in wedding planning, it has NOT been a piece of cake and this would make me smile!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 14, 2022 15:08:15 GMT
I’m so sorry. I’ll be thinking of you as you navigate this twist in the road.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 10, 2022 0:17:00 GMT
For your dining room stuff, I'd price it high. People like pottery barn and it's taking awhile to ship! I'd probably do $350 on the table and $200 on the hutch, and be willing to take $475 - 500 for both.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 9, 2022 15:47:25 GMT
I do mobile app and then go through the drive through so I can see which Starbucks has the food items I want without going to multiple locations. The sandwich I eat is always selling out. You can’t drop this and not tell us which sandwich we should be hunting for 😂. I love the ham and Swiss. What’s your favorite?
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 2, 2022 13:05:15 GMT
Oh, I’m so sorry! That’s a huge disappointment. I hope they can move you to another tour later in the summer, if that’s something you’d be interested in.
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 28, 2022 23:39:13 GMT
I saw a friend post the other day about Nuuly. She was talking about renting sundresses from Anthropologie for the summer through them. I don’t know if that may meet your needs to add a bit of variety, but thought it was a neat idea. You get 6 pieces for $88/month.
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 27, 2022 22:28:08 GMT
Chick-fil-A platter (get it on Saturday and reheat in your oven), build your own sandwiches for the adults, or maybe funeral sandwiches? They could be done on trays in your oven at the same time as the chicken reheating, then just transfer to a crock pot to keep warm.
I do think pizza is the easiest option!
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 20, 2022 20:38:44 GMT
Sanibel, Captiva, Marco island
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 18, 2022 3:32:14 GMT
As I’m knee deep in wedding registering, I’m super curious about all things dish-related! Someone in the paper plate thread mentioned they had plates and silverware for 40. How many people could you feed with your everyday dishes and cutlery?
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 17, 2022 15:23:48 GMT
Oh, I’m so excited for you! Congratulations!
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 2, 2022 23:27:50 GMT
My initial thoughts were Becco and Gramercy Tavern, which have already been posted - extra endorsements for those!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Apr 15, 2022 13:35:38 GMT
I am so sorry to hear this. I have always been so impressed with how you’ve handled family issues. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Sending hugs.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Apr 9, 2022 14:49:27 GMT
How about Revere Pewter? Light and airy and would go with your other picks (also Ben Moore)
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Post by kenziekeeper on Apr 5, 2022 1:27:45 GMT
Certainly a lot to think about. We're lucky to be between 2 major airports so going through an airlines shouldn't be a problem. Not sure how I feel about paying more than $100 a month membership fee. But it does look like you'd get decent points back. Thanks everyone! More than $100/month membership fee seems high to me. Look into American Express’ Delta card…
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Post by kenziekeeper on Mar 23, 2022 15:28:44 GMT
I’ll take a look, send me a PM and I’ll send you my background too so you have content for my comments ☺️
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Post by kenziekeeper on Mar 20, 2022 0:45:17 GMT
I’m another who has never seen the prize passed to the bride. I’m in my early thirties and have been to showers in Ohio and the south, for whatever that’s worth!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Mar 7, 2022 4:15:24 GMT
A few things: 1. I wouldn't think there would be much sentimentality attached to something that you didn't like and has been in a box for more than two decades. 2. I think it would potentially be really difficult for the BF to say no to the ring if he doesn't like it or if he really wants to pick something himself. The BF doesn't want to offend his prospective in-laws and how could he politely say he thinks you're wrong that it's your DD's style? It potentially puts him in a really difficult situation IMO. 3. Trying to gauge your daughter's interest feels a bit intrusive, honestly. And again, if you do that and decide she likes it and then tell BF that, he's in an even more impossible situation for him if he wants to decline it. 4. I'd either want to pick out my ring with my fiancé or have him pick it out on his own. I would not want my mom's cast-off ring. My mom is not a part of my marriage. Not a whole lot of sentimentality for me, the whole premise is I think my DD would actually like this ring quite a bit. I absolutely would want it to be no stings or pressure *at all*. Bf and I are on great terms and very open with each other so I'm not worried he would feel pressured into it and may absolutely have something else in mind or want her to pick anyway. My thought is to gauge DD's reaction without saying she could have it or that I planned to offer it to him. Just a staged oh hey this was my engagement setting while we are looking through grandma's jewelry to see how she reacts. If she really seemed to like it, I'd talk with him, show it to him and let him decide. And ew, I'm certainly not trying to give them my cast-offs or be a part of their marriage I happen to love the look and style of this ring and think DD may, too, as it's about as classic of a style as you can get. Just didn't end up being the type of band I would have picked based on the dainty size and adding bands to it. With this post in mind, I’d go through with your thought and see if she likes it. If you’re all on good terms, I don’t see this being a sticky thing - she’ll either like it and may even ask if it’s up for discussion, or not like it and the whole thing will be a non-issue. (Signed, a recently engaged pea (September) who is close with my mom, likes her style of classic jewelry and kind of chose my own ring based on what I had seen her wear growing up!)
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jan 16, 2022 19:09:15 GMT
I would add the Ford Escape to your list. I went from an Escape to a CR-V and back to another Escape! I will likely have another or it’s larger sibling Explorer next.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jan 16, 2022 19:07:03 GMT
Here are photos for reference. This also helped me when choosing a new LC item: 3.5 pound bone in turkey breast with aromatics in 3.5 quart braiser. 5.7 pound whole chicken with 15 potatoes in 3.5 quart braiser. Almost 5.6 pound whole chicken in 5.5 quart Dutch oven. Sitting on aromatics. Thanks for posting these photos! I am starting to work my wedding registry and these really helped. Love the shade of blue you have - do you know the color name? Thanks!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jan 11, 2022 12:20:18 GMT
Every teacher on the board is opening this and silently backing out… 😉
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jan 8, 2022 19:26:26 GMT
I’ve followed for a long time! What a neat thing to do!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jan 7, 2022 22:40:43 GMT
Got today's in 3. English isn't my native tongue. Silly me thought I had to start with W as it was highlighted in green thus being in the right place but it was the example... Me too! Me too! I think they need to add clarification that the example isn’t today. I bet it happens to more people than not! 😂
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Nov 27, 2021 17:31:28 GMT
via mobile
Post by kenziekeeper on Nov 27, 2021 17:31:28 GMT
IO! Waving from Columbus!
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Post by kenziekeeper on Nov 27, 2021 17:23:21 GMT
Thank you for starting this! I would be happy to chip in to a collective giving or just send something independently.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Nov 10, 2021 12:17:45 GMT
Oh my gosh. I’m so, so sorry. My thoughts are with you as you navigate this rocky terrain.
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