by Mandi | personal, quotes and toasts
7 weeks ago, my 83 year old grandfather (Papaw) had a FULL knee replacement. If you have met this man, you know that this did not keep him down!
He has more life and energy than most people half his age. He spends his time playing golf with friends, going to the YMCA to do his aerobics, staying active at the church, spending time with family and visiting friends… especially those that are unable to leave their homes.
Last week he bought a new car…I can’t wait to go visit… I know I will have to “take it out for a drive!”
A few days ago my sister sent me this video of him doing lunges across the house. She said this was his third trip through the house. Maybe we should all take a lesson. Rounds of squats, 83 years old, 7 weeks after a knee replacement.
Maybe we should all take a lesson from Peter Pan, NEVER GROW UP!
by heather | personal
I have this system with my hair. I like to grow it out really long and then chop it off to a really short bob. I like the drastic change. Well, this time I waited 3 and 1/2 years between big cuts and I was able to get it long enough to donate! I snapped some before, after and in-between pictures at my salon (Salon 42 in Charlotte, NC) Big change huh? I love it!
Check out the side view. And all of those lovely Bumble and Bumble products in the background….love those!
I have to give my hair stylist, Jessica Riddle props. She has been cutting my hair for like 10 years and always does such an amazing job! Plus, she always makes me a little bit blonder 🙂 She is hilarious and I love chatting with her during my color/cuts. Here she is with my hair…as a mustache, HA!
So, where can you donate your hair? There are quite a few options out there, just be sure to read the guidelines to see if you fit the qualifications!
Locks of Love
Pantene Beautiful Lengths
Wigs For Kids
Children With Hair Loss
What do you think of my new haircut?
by heather | creative tips, diy
March Madness is right around the corner people! Selection Sunday is this weekend, and then it will be time to fill out those brackets!
Now, I know I sound super excited about all of this basketball that is about to take place. But really, I get more excited about competing in a fun bracket tournament challenges and planning parties!
My husband has a giant man room where all of the big sports parties happen at our house. You might remember my post Fantasy Football Draft Party, where I helped plan a fun football themed get together. The men don’t really seem to care about all of this fun party planning, but they sure do enjoy it once it is all set up. Well, at the last minute, we are going to throw together a March Madness get together, so time to gather some party ideas!
1. Basketball Reese’s Cups
2. Basketball Cupcakes
3. Different Color Gatorade with Team Labels – awesome!
4. Cheese Balls
5.Basketball Bun Sliders
6. Draw on Oranges (small Cuties) and place in plastic cup with net drawn – genius!
Don’t those little basketball cupcakes remind you of my football cupcakes? Super easy!
Do you have any fun basketball party ideas to share?
