Summer Fun Bucket List // Fun Things to Do with Kids

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Even though my son has been out of school for about a month now, it's only finally feeling like summer to me because he was going to a local day camp part-time.  For the rest of the summer, he'll be at home with me (and will maybe go to camp here or there if he wants to - some of his friends from school are there and you can go by the day if you want).  I thought about putting together a generalized schedule for our days, because we do tend to operate better here with some sense of routine, but I decided against it for now.  <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2014/06/our-summer-schedule-useful-calendars.html" target="_blank">I've been living by my schedule</a> these last few months- I'm ready for a break!  We'll just take each day as it comes and roll with it for awhile. </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />My son loves to play with his toys (Star Wars, Legos, Power Rangers) and watch videos on his iPad while he plays, but I want to get active with him.  I play with his toys with him sometimes, but since it's summer and we have more time, I was thinking we could incorporate some things we might not normally do.  With his interests in mind (he's 4), I made a general list of fun things we could do this summer.  Even though it's called "Summer Fun Bucket List", I'm not focused on checking things off the list as items we <i>must</i> or <i>should</i> complete this summer.  It's just for reference . . . </div><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrjnYe5DfCMJqLTONX7kLqSri4cpsDwdOIkKRqWbEY-YjunBVAaLGr2qU5Cy8_xtDBD8tJV3KYQOEaGMl-08oRQT4S5KGU0YZHm4sEh27fRxv-2H4wFhdARfHRqPFSaxLzHxDqjmN8yX2/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Summer+Fun+Bucket+List.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrjnYe5DfCMJqLTONX7kLqSri4cpsDwdOIkKRqWbEY-YjunBVAaLGr2qU5Cy8_xtDBD8tJV3KYQOEaGMl-08oRQT4S5KGU0YZHm4sEh27fRxv-2H4wFhdARfHRqPFSaxLzHxDqjmN8yX2/s1600/Honey+We're+Home+Summer+Fun+Bucket+List.jpg" width="512"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/07/summer-fun-bucket-list-fun-things-to-do.html#more">Read more »</a>

Summer Fun Bucket List // Fun Things to Do with Kids

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Wardrobe Wednesday // Kate Spade Sale

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Hi there!  I'm excited to share with you a great deal I scored on a new summer bag!  I have gotten very comfortable running around with my <a href="http://bit.ly/1iUe4ri" target="_blank">cross-body bag</a>, but I did want something a bit bigger, still lightweight (that I could keep organized), like a cross between a tote and a satchel, so I could carry around more stuff when I need to.  I looked everywhere, and finally found a great one on sale (half off) at Kate Spade.  And turns out Kate Spade is offering an additional 25% off all Sale items until July 6, 2014 with code <a href="http://bit.ly/Ty5suu" target="_blank">MORESALE</a>.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />My find is the black and white striped <a href="http://bit.ly/Ty5suu" target="_blank">Kate Spade Flatiron Nylon Maryanne</a>.  It retails for $198, but is on sale for $99, and then take an additional 25% off, combined with free shipping, and my total came to $80.36! :)  It also comes in solid black or red & white (which I <i>almost</i> chose). My favorite part is all the compartments inside so I can keep things organized.   </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXutPEjVXR34KAnFwbBSra1z1ARv2UdcMMhFwmRv64AbtbEnlkEbnUiTd8GanhTQxDIJXKNxhhUmyKqPoC_bLMs0EKqEJMAauRczffOTeMI8qEFXNjtC9pq93tdHGUXduwfzA7B3B-RaEs/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+22.00.50.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXutPEjVXR34KAnFwbBSra1z1ARv2UdcMMhFwmRv64AbtbEnlkEbnUiTd8GanhTQxDIJXKNxhhUmyKqPoC_bLMs0EKqEJMAauRczffOTeMI8qEFXNjtC9pq93tdHGUXduwfzA7B3B-RaEs/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+22.00.50.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklu-1FlvvsrpgwA0gFHYUd8YwDkS-wYJ11L0asx8pKa0IlBv58kfxwaG_R1pE6hBTxa2KS6eoxFXzOp1rLmJwB0EA7WKGTQ6hw760u_aL5NjwQGn8g2xf-KHAT0BK2jBnfwx-RsrSf67Z/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+22.00.26.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklu-1FlvvsrpgwA0gFHYUd8YwDkS-wYJ11L0asx8pKa0IlBv58kfxwaG_R1pE6hBTxa2KS6eoxFXzOp1rLmJwB0EA7WKGTQ6hw760u_aL5NjwQGn8g2xf-KHAT0BK2jBnfwx-RsrSf67Z/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+22.00.26.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe80g_8n9CyGLYPXgWttTL4kptrIrnQr8WCO1qyIgje19K2E7Rom1t4MDZkMK0SqkpJaKLA0FNZsmNCEghbMSbk_0C-BPzv1mmAFETFf_3R-bEJP-rfjRH6-cmEIDgnLSxG5twYso7Z5UY/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+22.15.41.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe80g_8n9CyGLYPXgWttTL4kptrIrnQr8WCO1qyIgje19K2E7Rom1t4MDZkMK0SqkpJaKLA0FNZsmNCEghbMSbk_0C-BPzv1mmAFETFf_3R-bEJP-rfjRH6-cmEIDgnLSxG5twYso7Z5UY/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+22.15.41.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I just ordered mine on Sunday night, so I'm still waiting for it to arrive.  They have lots of other great bags, clothing, and accessories on sale too! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br />

Wardrobe Wednesday // Kate Spade Sale

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Blogger Spotlight // Kristi Murphy

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Through one of my favorite pastimes, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/honeywerehome/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.kristimurphy.com/" target="_blank">Kristi Murphy's blog</a> over the weekend.  Kristi is a lifestyle expert featuring brilliant and creative DIY projects that are completely doable and inexpensive.  Her designs have been featured on Lauren Conrad's blog, Shutterfly, and Brit + Co. to name a few.  I'm happy to continue to spread the word as women who do excellent creative work inspire me to get out of my comfort zone and keep exploring my own creative pursuits.  Most of my energy lately has gone into getting in shape and preparing for a fitness competition, but now that it's almost over, I'm looking forward to getting back to homey-things.  After spending time at <a href="http://www.kristimurphy.com/" target="_blank">Kristi Murphy</a>, I'm getting all excited for future home projects and have some new ideas brewing. . . </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Below are just a few of my favorite projects from her site.  You can check out <a href="http://www.kristimurphy.com/diy-ideas/" target="_blank">Kristi's DIY Gallery HERE</a> for many more gorgeous posts.  I think you'll agree that her photography is stunning too.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUcMZiZEzL0qsfePwOvlJlFOz7gZFaCSxBhTinTOPfWK064YywDJIgQVxXr78OKCoG11vn7WqSoe8hrERo_KgGibWtKgXAb39lBaXbtSeMA4o60u1lSVyCJFbf377c_v4U2XXdgRMBRFd/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+17.31.07.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUcMZiZEzL0qsfePwOvlJlFOz7gZFaCSxBhTinTOPfWK064YywDJIgQVxXr78OKCoG11vn7WqSoe8hrERo_KgGibWtKgXAb39lBaXbtSeMA4o60u1lSVyCJFbf377c_v4U2XXdgRMBRFd/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+17.31.07.png"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl1jr73zO2EYzfc1OD-sMmm4-zZyVJvzk3xw6Zp9pKO22cLKMuigi9_3WnHu2CB7e6n0qYwhPBQ-g9Y1QPDG1JAyB7PiT9cePSHuBJRxmxYyHS1tlALzm9ttF_6aIHMwHMeqj7fGbiZ5w/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+17.30.53.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="66" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl1jr73zO2EYzfc1OD-sMmm4-zZyVJvzk3xw6Zp9pKO22cLKMuigi9_3WnHu2CB7e6n0qYwhPBQ-g9Y1QPDG1JAyB7PiT9cePSHuBJRxmxYyHS1tlALzm9ttF_6aIHMwHMeqj7fGbiZ5w/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+17.30.53.png" width="320"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This is the pin that brought me to Kristi's blog.  A DIY <a href="http://www.kristimurphy.com/blog/diy-coat-hanger" target="_blank">taxidermy coat hanger</a>.  I'll take that scarf too please! </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2r3dnm8c7JNQLvN6zOp_gEHvha4bf8SYUvxTxlIeqqU-js8oCECBXZkMQolkbg5zREYN1NbmVC26u7oj2UcvEOziBSQ6-iJjivy0bXAoeN-kDaaLB4mPxN0C9qnTV3d62VjI2vZHB_Kt8/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+17.12.16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2r3dnm8c7JNQLvN6zOp_gEHvha4bf8SYUvxTxlIeqqU-js8oCECBXZkMQolkbg5zREYN1NbmVC26u7oj2UcvEOziBSQ6-iJjivy0bXAoeN-kDaaLB4mPxN0C9qnTV3d62VjI2vZHB_Kt8/s1600/Screenshot+2014-06-30+17.12.16.png"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/07/blogger-spotlight-kristi-murphy.html#more">Read more »</a>

Blogger Spotlight // Kristi Murphy

Through one of my favorite pastimes, Pinterest , I stumbled upon Kristi Murphy's blog  over the weekend.  Kristi is a lifestyle expert f...

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