The Tacoma Color Run

This was the first 5K I've run in 10 years, although we only ran parts of it because we were too busy getting doused in paint and taking pictures. It was a nice way to get back into running, though (except for the whole waking up at 5am to drive to Tacoma and sign in and start running at 8. That part could have been pushed back into the evening, thankyouverymuch)

1. Go to Lovesick Expo (January 26th 2014)  2. Go to a concert 3. Try a 30 Day Challenge 4. Face a fear 5. Take a class 6. Stress less 7. Learn a new skill 8. Buy less, sew more 9. Plant a garden 10. Eat less junk 11. Exercise more 12. Marry my best friend (July 26th, 2014) 13. Honeymoon in a yurt 14. Volunteer 15. Be more social 16. Watch less TV 17. Join a protest 18. Go camping 19. Run a 5K 20. Make plans for Halloween 21. Move to a new place 22. Find a new job 23. Recognize all there is to be thankful for 24. Take more days off 25. Nurture my creativity 26. Write more letters 27. Call my grandparents more often

Bridesmaid Gifts: Emergency Hangover Kit

First of all, I apologize for the photos. The lighting was way off, but these were the best ones I have :(

Anyway, as a part of my bridesmaids' gifts, I decided to give them something they would probably need: Emergency Hangover Kits.


What is included:

• Mini rolls of Ritz crackers (Found these at Fred Meyer for $4 for a box of 6 rolls.)
• Packet of Emergen-C (I found a place that sold these individually, so I didn't have to buy a whole box and could just buy the number I needed.)
• Roll of breath mints (gum would work too)
• Single-pack of Advil (you can get travel vials for about $4/each, but I went with the two-packs you can find at gas stations for about $1.50.)
• Mini coconut water (Gatorade would work too)

I wrapped it all up with a little cellophane bag (I already had a stash of these at home) and tied it off with ribbon matching my wedding colors (Joann Fabrics, 50 cents per roll).

They turned out really cute, and went well with the cocktails I included (each lady got her favorite liquor and mixer, such as a mini bottle of champagne and bottle of OJ. I also threw in a $5 Starbucks card, because, coffee.)

Also, instead of putting everything into gift bags, I got these reusable shopping bags for each lady in her favorite color. Maybe not as pretty, but I felt good about my purchase and knew they would be useful, and they went with our eco-friendly theme.

Mini-Moon to the Oregon Coast

Originally our hope was to spend our honeymoon camping in a yurt (because yurts are awesome!), but when we went to book BACK IN JANUARY, every yurt in Oregon was already reserved for our dates. I am not exaggerating. 

Just another lesson in taking what comes and learning to let go of plans. 

Instead, my friend Julia's parents, who own a beach house in a small town on the Oregon Coast, offered to let us borrow their place for a few days. 

We spent our honeymoon picnicking on the beach at sunset, climbing sand dunes, flying kites at Cannon Beach, road tripping along Highway 101 and touring the McCullough bridges (designed by Kevin's great grandfather). 

A perfectly acceptable alternative to a yurt, I would say. 

1. Go to Lovesick Expo (January 26th 2014)  2. Go to a concert 3. Try a 30 Day Challenge 4. Face a fear 5. Take a class 6. Stress less 7. Learn a new skill 8. Buy less, sew more 9. Plant a garden 10. Eat less junk 11. Exercise more 12. Marry my best friend (July 26th, 2014) 13. Honeymoon in a yurt 14. Volunteer 15. Be more social 16. Watch less TV 17. Join a protest 18. Go camping 19. Run a 5K 20. Make plans for Halloween 21. Move to a new place 22. Find a new job 23. Recognize all there is to be thankful for 24. Take more days off 25. Nurture my creativity 26. Write more letters 27. Call my grandparents more often