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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Dorm Haul: Diana's Freshman Year of College

 


Hi Friends!  Ok...I did it...compiled a list of our purchases and best advice I have gathered over the last few years.  This info has been a big hit on TikTok and thanks to my friend Natasha, I have created a post to help parents of future college students out.

 

Hope you enjoy and hope this helps and please reach out any time with questions.  I am here for it and would love to assist you!

 

Here is our Master List

 


 

 and below you will find some helpful links.   Links are not included for our purchases from TikTok Shop, 5 Below, Hobby Lobby and Costco but at least it will point you in the right direction so you can do some research!

 

Here are some items you can easily find on Amazon... 

 

Appliances

 

Lighted Vanity Mirror

 

 

Woozoo Fan

 

 

 

 

Air Purifier

 

 

 

Mini Fridge

 

 

 

 

Microwave

 

 

 

 

 

 Storage

 

 

 Desk Hutch

 

 

 

Under Bed Rolling Drawers

 

 

Shop This Favorite 

 

 


Bedside Table With Shelf and Drawers

 

 

 

Plastic Storage Boxes

 


 Shop This Favorite

 

 

 

Moving Bags

 

 

 

 

Storage Stand for Kitchen Appliances

 


 

 Shop This Favorite

 

 

 Adhesives

 

 Command Strips

 


 

Command Hooks

 

 

 

Alien Tape

 

 

 

 

 

 Bathroom

 

 

Shower Caddy

 


 Shop This Favorite

 

 

Shower Shoes

 

 

 

Robe

 

 

 

 

Drying Mat

 


 Shop This Favorite

 

 

Bedding

 

 

Mattress Cover

 


 

Mattress Topper



Headboard Pillow


 

 

Let me know your thoughts!  Happy to help you with your college journey at any point!  You got this Mamas! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 
 
 
Hi Friends!  I am joining Joyce for her weekly fun...let's answer her entertaining questions...
 
 
 
1. I saw a meme on Instagram that went like this-'The movie Dirty Dancing came out in 1987 and was set in 1963, so if remade in 2026 it would be set in 2002. Now I need a little lie down in a dark room for a while." 

Time is crazy isn't it? So...what were you up to in the year 2002? 

 


I was going through a challenging time in my life...a divorce...a hard time at work...lots of pressure and change...not one of my favorite years for sure...so let's focus on Dirty Dancing :)

 

 

2. "Me? I'm scared of everything..." What's something that scares you that you'd like to try anyway? 

 

 

Me per ChatGPT when I eventually get on a paddle board ;)

 

Paddle Boarding in the ocean...I am scared because I do not think I have the core strength to handle it...it looks so beautiful and relaxing and I would probably be huffing and puffing...I would also love to try surfing...again, I would probably slip off my board and whack my head but a girl can dream!

 

3. Watermelon-yay or nay? Which melon is your favorite-watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew. Of the watermelon food/beverages listed which would you say yes to...

watermelon salsa~watermelon feta salad~watermelon sorbet~
a watermelon Jolly Rancher~a watermelon margarita 
 

 LOVE watermelon...yay!  Watermelon then Honeydew then Cantaloupe...I would say yes to all watermelon items listed above but watermelon salsa would be my fave.

 

The Pioneer Woman's Watermelon Pico de Gallo is a fave.  Check out this recipe that I shared HERE.  It's like watermelon salsa- delish!

 

4. August 12th is National Middle Child Day. Are you a middle child? If not, where do you fall in the birth order in your family of origin? Do you think this has influenced your personality? Elaborate. 

 


 

 I am not.  I am the oldest and my personality fits me to a tee when it comes to birth order.  I studied a lot about birth order when I started dating Rob so I could understand his kids- especially his middle child who completely fits that mold- it is too funny!

 

 

 

5. Would you rather talk to everyone at a crowded party for a short time, or have a significant conversation with two people? Explain. 

 


 

 I would like to talk to everyone...I am a people person...I love people and want to talk to as many people as possible.

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

 I got nothin'...ha!

 

Monday, August 10, 2026

Hello Monday (August 10, 2026)

 




Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I am here with my partner Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends.  Hope you will join us!

 

Here is what our sizzlin' summah weekend looked like  here in New England

 

Friday Night

 


Rob was playing in a golf tournament with work, Diana went out with friends and Pidge and I made a surprise errand to the mall for Diana's upcoming bday/going away party.  (Eva insisted on giving Diana this gift- it is a Sister Build A Bear with her Voice in it- so so cute but that pit in my stomach just got a little bigger friends). Then we had a relaxing night at home.  I made us a salad bar for dinner- yum!

 


 

Saturday

 

We were up bright and early.  We enjoyed coffee in the kitchen, chatting and getting ready for Zach and Zoe's Bridal Shower.

Now you know I love my Herbalife Mega Teas but I love alternating in a little coffee now and again.  During the summer, it tends to be iced coffee.  I got some new sugar free syrups to try and I loved them.  I made myself a "Fluffernutter" or "Fluffanutta" Iced Coffee as we say in New England- it was dark roast coffee with sugar free peanut butter syrup and sugar free marshmallow syrup in it- delish! 

 


My mom got to the house a little before 10 and all us girls took a few pics and headed to the main event.

 



It was a lovely, coffee-themed celebration.  Zoe and Zach's moms did a great job.  I wish I could've helped and been involved but it is what it is and I was happy to see Zach so happy- he deserves only the best in life.

 













After the shower, when we got home, my mom took off and we all got ready for our special family dinner that we had planned- the last one with the four of us as the way we know it now...life is changing...it is all good but cherish these special times for sure...hanging on to these moments for dear life!

 




We headed over to Newburyport, on the coast.  We hit up Tuscan Sea Grill and it was awesome.  We loved being right on the water and enjoying some great seafood and laughs.  I made sure we got some great pics too of course.

 






When we got home, Eva headed to chat with friends on line, Rob and I headed up to watch some tv and Diana had a boy come over to watch a movie for their first date. 

 

 

We crashed pretty hard!

 

 

Sunday

 

This was a day of relaxing like we had planned and really needed.  Diana and I headed to Starbucks with the top down which felt awesome!  We caught up and she gave me all of the tea from her date.

  Friends...when I eventually tell this story, it will be funny and so ironic...but God works in mysterious ways...and I will leave it at that!  For now, it's all good...the beauty of going to college nearby is that she gets to see and keep in touch with some of her people who will also be local.  

 

After that, we wanted to drive around a bit more and I convinced her to let me stop at Nutrition Corner for a tea/extra caffeine...so glad we did...when we go there, we saw they were doing Barbie-themed teas so we both got one!

 


 


After that, we spent most of the day outside and floating and swimming in the pool. Eva hung out with one of her besties who came over to swim too.

 



I  made us a grilled steak dinner and Papa came and enjoyed dinner with us.

 

It was just what the doctor ordered.  What were you all up to?

 

 

Lastly, praying for my blogging friend Jen...we are here XOXO 

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