It's Ok, There is a Giveaway!

Today is a gloomy Thursday here in O-H (I know I heard an I-O) and despite the fact the time seems to be going quick I woke up yesterday and today thinking it was a day later than what it really is.

Don't cha just love when your own mind tricks you?

Me either, that is not okay!

But I can tell ya what is...

It's okay...

...That real life gets it the way of blogging. Like today and the last week or so.

...To want it to be nice out because it just simple puts me in a much better mood.

...To be obsessed with my dog♥

- it's mainly because he's one cool dude...don't ya think?

...That I have to wait and ensure that Mother Nature isn't going to throw a random snow storm at us or something before I even think about planting flowers and a garden.

...That I could wear a maxi every single day of my life and not think twice about it!

dress: Anthropologie/belt: Anthropologie/shoes: DSW

...To really really want to enter this giveaway being hosted by Lesley @By the Porchlight for her birthday!

...For you to enter!!! You know you want too...

seriously kiddos...check out the great stuff all of these lovely ladies are offering up for you to win :)

It's Good to be Queen  |  Girl Booklet  |  Lipgloss & Crayons  |  Mikaela Rae  |  Pink Heels Pink Truck  |  Fabuless Wardrobe  |  Downhome Traveler  |  Not in Jersey  |  Three Inch Stitch  |  My Three Bittles  |  Just Jacq  |  Busy as a Honey Bee  |  (Bee)autiful Blessings  |  Dear Brighton  |  Fel's Got Swag  |  Oh So Nifty  |  Bamboo Blossom  |  Life with a Side of Coffee

One very lucky winner will receive:

$45 Amazon

$15 Starbucks

$20 shop credit to Pretty Little Prints 

Choice of item from ThreeInchStitch Etsy shop 

$15 shop credit to Bamboo Blossom 

1 hr We Talk: You Write session

5 RedBox movie codes (US only, expires Aug 1/13)

A wedge ad space on Lipgloss & Crayons

A Big Tex ad space from Downhome Traveler

A large ad space from Mikaela Rae

A large ad space from Oh So Nifty

3 months ad space on Girl Booklet

Enter now! And thank you all for making my first year of blogging so much fun!

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Good luck and Happy Thursday!

Warm Weekend

Happy Monday!

Hope all of you had a great weekend.

I would definitely say that I did, and it flew by!

As I mentioned on Friday we hit up the Funny Bone, which is a comedy club for those of you who might not know what that is, and it was a blast!

...before the show, just wanted to show off my handsome husband and pupper :)

Before the show we had gotten dinner and drinks with one of the couples and got to catch up.
It was a nice little evening and started the weekend off on a really good note!

We saw Rob Little, which I'd never heard of (at least I don't think so?!) and he was actually really funny.

I say "actually" because we've been there a couple times and the comedian isn't that funny...total comedic fail.

Saturday ended up being quite the day of fun, which was kind of unplanned but I'd have to say those are the best days :)

It was sunny here this weekend and in turn a little bit warmer so I in a pretty good mood from the get go.

I ended up working out and then hit up the dog park with Gunner.

He needed the run around and I the sun!

While at the dog park our friend Kyle called me and invited to me to the Columbus Blue Jackets game because his friend had some company seats!

It's a good thing I said yes because the seats were amazing and the game was even better!!

You'll be seeing a Columbus Love post about the CBJ soon so more to come ;)

 That evening we went out to Elevator Brewing Company for my BIL birthday!

I blogger failed and got absolutely no pictures of anything from that evening, I was to hungry, I think, to focus on anything but my food.

Does that happen to you?
You get so hungry or you just love food a lot like me, that you really can't focus on anything else...
please say yes!

Sunday was gorgeous around here!

Almost 70 degrees, so needless to say Kev and I spent quite a bit of time outside and being productive.

Our friend Boomer came over and as "payment" for storing his washer and dryer helped us clean a ton of stuff in out of our basement.

Hi, I'm Megan and apparently I am a bit of a hoarder.

Not really, just a box saver...an unnecessary box saver.

I think we broke down at least 50 some boxes from all our wedding gifts that I'd saved (i.e. dishes boxes, kitchen gadget boxes, etc).

We got a lot done and it feels good...but we have a long way to go.

Wish us luck people, we will need it!

Hopefully all the fun and productivness will carry over into this week. 

Those gorgeous temps would be nice too...but that's not looking so good, beh!

How was all of your weekends?

Do anything fun...new...exciting?

 

Happy Monday!

*anything in italics is a link!

InstaWeekend :)

This weekend was a pretty good one my friends.
There was just the right balance of having stuff to do and having some down time, which is just what I needed.

Saturday was spent hanging out with the bestest. Jason, Danielle, Kev, and I hit up Harvest Pizza for lunch and then treated ourselves to some macaroons for dessert from Pistacia Vera.

They were so good and what a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon, stuffing your face :)

This is a good transition to tell you guys that I'll be starting a little series about all things Columbus.

You probably noticed the Explore Columbus header!

My plan is to give reviews, show you guys the different areas of the city, and let you know about events we have around here.

Columbus has so much to offer, that's why I love it here, and I want you guys to love it too!

So whether you live here or plan to visit come check out my information or feel free to email me with some questions!

I don't really have a planned day, just as we go do things I'll let you know about it!

First review to come, Harvest! Duh!

Later than night Danielle and I have a sorority function and after we met the guys at the bowling alley!

I haven't been bowling in forever and it was so much fun!

I'm usually terrible but this round I held my own!

Sunday was spent cleaning the house, and cuddling with Gunner!

I spent most of the day lounging in bed watching The Walking Dead marathon and the Blue Jackets Game.

While lounging I look over and Gunner is falling asleep sitting up, goofy pup! lol. 

Gotta ♥ him!

What did you  guys do this weekend?

Happy Monday!

It's Ok...Giveaway!

Mornin'

Time for one of my favorite link-ups...and this time it leads to something awesome for you guys!

It's Okay...

-To want to jump ahead to our ski trip next weekend!

-To have gotten a Starbucks everyday this week. 

ps - did you know if you bring your own mug you get $.10 off. 

Not a huge deal, but something to think about :)

-To not take things so seriously.
I have to remind myself of this all the time!

-To already really like the Cold War Kids new song.
It's been out for like a day.

-To laugh when someone falls...as long as they are ok!

Don't judge me you know it's funny!

-To be kind of sick of the gray winter weather.
It can even be cold as long as the sun comes out.

 -To never get tired of this little face :)

-To join in on this amazing, and I do mean AMAZING gift card giveaway I am participating in.
Visit the Framed Frosting or enter below :)

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Friday Letters!

Dear Gunner,

You are so friggin' cute!!!
I love ya ♥

Dear Weather,

9 degrees...
Is this real life?

Now I understand it's January, but can we warm it up just a notch?

Dear Kev,

Thank you so much for taking me to Trans-Siberian orchestra again.
Even if the story was jacked up as hell the music was amazing and I loved getting to spend that time with you :)

Dear Winter TV,

I cannot wait until you get all of your shows rolling - another one of my favorite times of year!
These would include: Girls, Workaholics, Game of Thrones, Shameless, Bob's Burgers, The Walking Dead finally returns...and there are some new ones that I think I'll enjoy!

Dear Sarge,

You might be hyper as all get out, but you are also realllllly cute!

Yes, I did two letters to two different dogs...sue me.

Dear Ddubs,

Here's to another year of attached at the hip friendship & fun.
Love ya bestest.

Dear Me,

You need to really stick to your resolutions.
Some of them you are doing well on, others...not so much.
It will be difficult, but it will be worth it! 

Happy Friday!

Currently, I am...

I'm swiping this idea for Ms. Katie over at Keep Calm and Carry On.
I've got the Thursday brain where all I can think about it getting through Friday and hitting the weekend!
You ever have that happen?
Well now you know how I am currently feeling!

Here are some other things I am currently doing...

Bragging about: 
My super, awesome hubs got a new job/promotion at work yesterday.
Woo hooo way to go babe!!!

Watching: 
Homeland

Holy Homeland you guys!!
I am not sure if you've been keeping up or if you even watch this show, but if you don't you need to go pick up season 1 immediately and keep watching.
Trust me, it will not be difficult to do.

If you watch, what you do guys think?
This shiz is getting crazy!

Source: blog.zap2it.com via Mara on Pinterest

Smelling: 
My new favorite Christmas candle: Peppermint Mocha.

It's like I live in a holiday Starbucks cup.

Looking forward to: 
Our annual December trip to go see Korie, and get to spend the weekend with 2 of the best friends and the fellas :)

Using: 
Aveda's Dry Remedy Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner.

It's been a complete God send to my hair.

I used to use volumizers, and found out that's why my hair was so dry and splitting at the ends and producing more oils to compensate.

Since I've started using this my hair has been easier to deal with over all.

It's definitely not as slick as it used to be, and my ends aren't splitting!

*this is my opinion, I was not asked to review this product*

 

Loving: 
Oh, come on...like you didn't see this one coming. 

Happy Thursday!

Gloomy Day pick me up!

Good morning!

I am pretty sure I've told you all that weather tends to greatly affect my mood.

It's not always the usual "affected by weather" moods either. 

Nope, sometimes when it's gloomy and cold outside I can become the most indecisive person you'll ever meet.

I'm not sure if it's because I'm already not in the greatest mood or what, but I

 have hard time making decisions.

Shit, I honestly have problems being decisive anyways, the gray clouds do not help, at all.

So today my dears you get two songs because:

1) I can't make a decision.

2) They are bad ass songs that I'd love to share with you!

I'm totally diggin' the new Shins song and "Don't You Worry Child" makes ya feel good about life...

and let's be real it makes ya wanna shake it a bit.

3) Music can always make you feel a little bit better, so there is never truly enough of it (in my opinion).

Pick one, listen to both, whatever you want but I hope they'll pick up your a day bit like they have mine :)

 

Gunner wanted to make an appearance for all the new followers. He's an attention whore and simply cannot get enough of the compliments he gets on this adorable mug.

Have I mentioned I pretend my dog is really like a little human and has legitimate feelings about things like attention, food, and everything in between?
Well I do, and he does...he's very opinionated :)

Happy Tuesday!

Five for Friday

What uppppp my peeps.

I couldn't be much happier that it's Friday.

Today I'm linking up with Lauren for some Friday favs.

1) I get to be part of Shane's big giveaway!
Go over and check it out and enter for some really great prizes!
This also explains the huge spike of followers I got from yesterday to this morning :)
It's really not about the number to me, this blog is for me, but knowing that people find me interesting enough to follow this little ole blog is overwhelming, in a great way!

2) Victoria Secrets new Gold perfume!

I got a bottle of this from work, fo free, and it's been love ever since.

#Ilovemyjob
It smells amazing - a perfect blend of sweet and musk.
Even the bottle is pretty, there are little angel wings on the back :)

3)Locked out of Heaven by Bruno Mars.

I know this song isn't new, new but I can't seem to get enough of it.

Whenever I hear it I can't help by tap my foot, bob my head (like yeah!?), shake the booty a little, and sing along!

ps - don't you wish you were at this vidoes dance party, I do!

 

4) Some funnies from Pinterest :) 

Friday Funnies are never a bad thing folks :)

Source: imgfave.com via Megan on Pinterest

Ha! That's actually a good question?!

 

Source: someecards.com via Megan on Pinterest

Lol ain't that the truth?!?! Right Kev?!?!?!
(you better be saying it is true...cough cough Blue Jackets fleece cough cough...)

 

Source: dumpaday.com via Megan on Pinterest

Alright I lost it with this one... I'm loving grumpy cat all together, and then the Christmas joke... Kills me.

5) My Gunner pup :) 

He wasn't feeling Monday morning either, and trying to drown out the light with his tail so he could sleep.

Again, go check out Whispering Sweet Nothings giveaway and at least enter yourself for the VS gift card I'm giving away!

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

Hubs is another year older...

Kevin is truly my best friend.
He has the biggest heart you'll ever find.
He can make me laugh like no one else in this world.

 

 
He's always there for me and is supportive.
Really he is there for anyone that needs him!

Today marks one year older and one year wiser.
25 brought us all kind of knowledged...
One year of marriage.
One more year of being together.

One more year of ups, downs, and learnings.
One year that has made me love you even more.

I couldn't ask for anyone better to share my life with.
I am blessed to call you mine!
Hope you have a wonderful day and I love you :)

Happy Birthday Kev!

I am also going to add that Gunner was also a year older yesterday!
3 years ago yesterday Kev brough home the greatest present of all time :)
My little fur baby boy!
Love you pup!

Happy Monday!

 

Birthday Coffee Talk

    1. When is your birthday? How old will you be? What is your sign?

My birthday is November 13th (aka 5 days whoop whoop)

I'll be 26 years young :)

sometimes I feel super old, but I know I am not.

A Scorpio and most of you know that I am the Scorpio personality to a T! 
It's a little unreal sometimes. 

2. What's the BEST birthday gift you've ever gotten? What is the WORST gift?

Best Gift:
Gunner! 

Kev and I had been talking about getting a dog for a while.
So we did some searching on Pet Finder...
 which is really difficult to look through. I wanted ever dog I think!

I sent Kev a few dogs that I thought were precious and met our "standards"...
things like we wanted it to be potty trained, all shots taken care of, neutered/spayed, etc. 
One of them was AJ, aka Gunner
we changed his name. 
Kev went to look at Gunner and fell in love.
He brought him home for me as a surprise bday present and it's been true love ever since :)

The night we got Gunny :)

Worst Gift:

I honestly don't know the worst gift.
I don't think I got anything that I really hated.
I probably considered it the end of the world if I got like socks or something when I was little.
 So I can go with that...
or maybe the alcohol poisoning, that I am pretty sure was real, after my 21st. lol. Happy Birthday to me =/

  3. Do you like having birthday parties for yourself? What about surprise birthday parties? 

I do like having birthday parties but anymore it's never just for me since Kev is less then 24 hours older than me.
Since we've been together we've shared parties :) 

I've never really had a surprise party.
I am not sure how I would feel about that since I'm not one for surprises but I wouldn't be against it I suppose.

  
4. What is your dream birthday party bash??? 

Um...I don't really have a dream birthday bash per say. 

I wouldn't mind doing a group vaca sometime for Kev and I's bday's but that's not a bash. 

This beer theme one looks like it'd fun!

Source: blog.finestationery.com via Julie on Pinterest

I just like having smaller, intimate "bashes"

5. What is your favorite kind of birthday cake? [handmade, store bought, made fresh by a baker]

My mom's home made Carrot Cake! 

My dad gets one made for his bday every year and so do I :)

  6. What is on your birthday wish list? 

Ya know I've had a hard time figuring out things I want for presents.
I suppose anymore if you want to know what I want, look at my pinterest account! 

1) Some of these nice clothing/accessory items would be nice

1:scarf / 2: watch / 3:cardigan / 4: pants
5: socks / 6: sweater / 7: necklace / 8: nail polish
9: coat / 10: sweater / 11: nail polish / 12: boots
13: scarf / 14: ring / 15: pullover / 16: nail polish

2) All of the Harry Potter movies on Blu-Ray.
I currently have some of them but not all.

3) A massage/spa day!

Source: thisandthatandtheseplease.tumblr.com via Kaelee on Pinterest

4) Fun little housing items and/or a few items on the "honey-do" list completed.

Happy Thursday!