Whoo! I love a good, soft blanket. Something to curl up in. And I got a really cozy one. This came from my partnership with Influenster.
*Disclaimer: I was sent this blanket in exchange for trying it out and writing reviews for it. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions are my own.*
So, before we talk about this blanket, let me tell you a little story. I used to have bedding sets. Comforter, sheets, and maybe even a bedskirt. You know the kinds, right? Comes in a bag at your local Walmart. Then I met the love of my life. While I'm shivering, his internal heater keeps him warm. During the summer - too warm. He didn't like comforters. And didn't care for having flat sheets either. Said he would get too hot under all those layers. Didn't take long before I gave up having them. They ended up on my side of the bed at night while he used just an oversized throw for a blanket. This started to get annoying. So I got rid of the comforters and flat sheets. Since then, our bed now keeps just a throw each. Although there have been times when I have piled up to three on my side...
I was so excited to try this one out. I love the deep blue color. It even has an intricate pattern that you can see when the light hits it just right. And talk about so soft! I am looking forward to days of curling up on the couch with it and a great book.
There is one other thing I love about this blanket. Sometimes, I will curl up on the couch, which is up against a wall. From the doorway entrance of the living room, you can't see me. Because of this, there has been times when the kids look for me for a while before they realize where I am. I think of it as a game. With this deep blue velvety blanket, I might just take the game up a notch! I call it activating Camouflage Mode!
If you are looking to find one of your own, I found them on the Macy's website. The tag that came on my blanket says it is 50x70" while the website says 50x60", but the original price of $30 is the same. Except that at the time I am writing this, Macy's has them on sale for $12.99.
My mom sent me some Netflix themed Mini Brands capsules. When I first heard of them, I thought they wouldn't be worth my time or money. But I'm seeing some pretty cool things (even if I have never seen the shows) that fit into the 1/6 scale world. Even better is that these additions I have been getting from them are great in a gamer room, or even for those that incorporate pop culture references into their builds. So let's check out the ones I have received, shall we?
Let's start by going over the recent revisions that I did in the doll room. That is where I opened the first capsule I was sent.
And now we open 2 more to see what we can add! I like that some even make accessories for my mini me too.
These capsules add fun details to the scenes I build. I think if I am able, I'd love to keep trying for Emily in Paris and Bridgerton items. What are your favorites?
Wow! We made it to the AirSho! It was amazing. But we didn't go in blind. We had some preparations to make beforehand. First off, we had no seating on hand to bring. So we went to our local Walmart and grabbed some fold out chairs for each person. I also reached out about bringing water. We might be in September, but it is still quite hot here. I think the average is still about 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit. While they were predicting we might dip down to the 70's, that remained to be seen. And their website was lacking direct information on this. But thankfully, you can call or text them with the number on their website. What did I learn? No food or drinks. Period. Which was even printed on our tickets... So, we had to deal with the option to purchase at the vendors or wait until we could get back to the car where a cooler would be waiting. Something good to know ahead of time.
As for the vendors, my husband bought a personal pizza, a turkey leg, a drink, and some nacho fries - all for well over $50. So... one treat per kid really added up. About the same amount we paid for the tickets really. They do have ATM's on hand though if you need to pull out some cash.
While there were not bathrooms, there were plenty of porta potties on hand. Sadly, no one was refilling the toilet paper so there were a lot of women who had to hold it. Washing stations were next to the potties too. And I will say that it was odd seeing the handicapped ones, but good at the same time.
I appreciated that they started things off with the National Anthem and closed out with Taps to honor the fallen heroes.
The flying was phenomenal! Trick flying, war flying, pyrotechnics, a jet car... all of it was fun. For my husband and I, at least.
My kids were only mildly interested. Sadly. But for my husband, this was his first air show! And I wouldn't have traded it for anything else. He and I love war history. He's always wished he could have been a pilot, so seeing them so close and in action made his day.
We got to meet one of the great trick flyers they had. He was dressed in period style clothing and gave out autographed photos of him flying. It was a fun addition!
The sun started to come out about 2-3 hours before the end of the show. Despite the sunscreen we put on, it felt very much like we were cooking. And indeed, we are a family of tomatoes tonight. I think it was a great event. I think it was educational for those who listened to the announcers, which could also be pretty funny. My husband and I are considering going back next year. Maybe without the kids though, since it doesn't seem to be something they like.
Have you ever been to an air show? If so, what do you like about them?? I would love to know!
Well, I have showed you the Smarties and Dum Dums versions of Teeny Tinies Candy Shop. Now, let's see how well the Bazooka variety fits with our 1/6 scale world, shall we? You can check your local Five Below to see if they still sell these near you. I think they have been sold out in ours to make room for new products.
Still not a huge fan of the shelf, but one of my followers had given me advice on making the backing stay in place. So I think I will give it a try and move things around soon. She also had a great idea for making a stand for the lollipops.
A little bit of foam makes a great way to display the tiny lollipops! Thanks to my reader/watcher Robin for the idea. This will be on display in the shop with the others. In the meantime, I will happily have Grandma carry around some candy!
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