Every man needs a black tie

My husband has several job where he had to wear a tie, but he would rather be in shorts and a t-shirt everyday because that is what makes him feel comfortable. Now that he is out of jobs where he has to wear a tie, for the now being anyways he takes full advantage of shorts and t-shirts.

Sadly deaths happen as well as Happy Weddings. Places ties are expected and sometimes needed depending on the part you play in each one.

Lately we have had a few scares with death and this week alone we had two deaths, one a family member on my side and another one is a dear friends husband who passed too soon.

My husband hasn't gotten in a tie or for that matter even dress pants in years so he is not even sure he will fit his pants or shirts but is going to try. If not he wears shorts and a t-shirt and then once we can a visit to the store for a new suit  just in case another wedding or funeral comes along.


My husband really likes the quality of this tie and we were both surprised to see that it also comes with a tie clip which is also very nice. Gives your tie that extra little zing when you need it.

You can purchase the black silk tie on Amazon.


A MUST HAVE: Anchor Formal Looks and Make a Sleek Impression with Puentes Denver's Timeless Black Necktie. Wear Yours Against a Crisp White Dress Shirt for the Sharpest Take

Don't Leave Your Suit Naked: A Suit Without a Tie Lacks Finished Panache. So Be Sure to Always Wear A Tie When You Don a Suit in a Formal Setting. 

When To Wear A Black Tie: Black Tie Events, Funeral, Weddings. A Solid Black Tie Will Surely be Your New Go-To Accessory. 

Confidence: A Solid Black Tie Goes with Any Outfit to Give You a Great Sense of Confidence Knowing You are Always in Style.

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Lost My Marbles

I played marbles as a child, along with jacks and other quite games. I wanted my children to learn these games and have as much fun as I did. I had purchased two sets of marbles for the girls during the Holidays but wanted my own set. Finding these marbles was really nice as I now had my own set.

My husband even got into playing with the girls. Of course I keep mine picked up a bit better then them but they are learning and pretty soon they will be able to play on their own without talking them through each move.

The girls liked that mine came with a nice pouch which theirs did not. Great for hand eye coordination, strategy, and sharing.

Learn how to play Marbles here.

You can purchase these marbles on Amazon.


What Lost my Marbles has to say about their product.

40 Marbles with 1 FREE Bonus Shooter Marble
Perfect For Marbles Games
Replacement Marbles for Marble Run Games - A perfect fit
These marbles are perfect for marble mazes
Comes in a velour flocked bag with double cord drawstring

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AeroPress compatible coffee grinder

Grinding your own coffee is so easy and if you have an electric grinder and love to have fresh ground coffee then you need to have a back up for when the power is out this is where the Blisslii Ceramic Burr Manual Coffee Grinder comes in. Easy to use, great for the earth as it isn't taking any electricity, and your coffee will be as fresh as can be.

Love that it comes with a little extra spoon to not only measure but also to keep your coffee bean bag closed.














You can purchase the Blisslii manual coffee grinder on Amazon.

What Blisslii has to say about their product.
Blisslii Ceramic Burr Manual Coffee Grinder is designed for coffee connoisseurs who want to make the most out of their high quality coffee beans. It's stylish, durable and it fits perfectly inside AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. We make it easy for you to create grind size precisely and consistently in a fun and simple way. To make your coffee experience even more enjoyable, we designed a smart and thoughtful stainless steel coffee scoop spoon with bag seal clip as a FREE gift, so you can preserve the freshness of your coffee in the bag easily! Create your own handcrafted coffee with our grinder and enjoy a true artisanal coffee experience today! Grinder specs: The hopper can hold approx. 6 tablespoon of coffee beans, you can create enough coffee grind for 2 cups of coffee in a couple minutes! 7.5 inch x 1.9 inch in size, 8.9 ounces in weight.

DESIGNED FOR AEROPRESS: We designed this product to fit perfectly inside the AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. Portable, lightweight and durable, perfect for travel and camping.

FREE $9.99 value STAINLESS STEEL COFFEE SCOOP SPOON with BAG SEAL CLIP: 1 ½ tablespoon size, built in bag clip let you seal your coffee bag to keep the freshness! A convenient and smart idea that suits your style!

COFFEE CONNOISSEUR MUST HAVE: Upgrade your coffee experience, practice your artisanal coffee making with Blisslii ceramic conical burr grinder! Ceramic burr means no metal smell or rust, conical style keeps coffee aroma intact!

PRECISE AND CONSISTENT GRIND: Easily adjustable grind size, just turn the knob to achieve extra fine to extra coarse as you wish! Suitable for all coffee brewing - Turkish, Espresso, Pour Over, Drip, Chemex, French Press, Cold Brew, Bulletproof coffee.

HIGHT QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL BODY: Durable, attractive slim and sleek design. Makes a perfect thoughtful gift, a wonderful kitchen décor!

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XTRA-Fun with Bic

Back to school shopping is always fun. This year it is more of a challenge because we don't have much money. It is actually a little worse then that, but thankfully I blog and that has helped out with some of the things the kids need. 

I like to let them choose a few fun things to have that they don't need but are just fun. That was a bit harder this year but we were able to get a few surprises for them, including these new Big Xtra-Fun #2 pencils. 

They work like they say, they sharpen well, the leads don't break, erase easily, and are super fun for the both the children as well as myself. Yes even moms like to have cool writing instruments from time to time. Who couldn't use a little Xtra-Fun in their day? 

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Somewhere to rest your head

The perfect pillow for your little one. Think naps, bedtime, travel. Just because it says toddler doesn't mean you can't use for taking a quick snooze.

My daughter likes that she can take this in the car with us, she often falls asleep even on short drives to the grocery store so this comes in handy.

I love that the cover is made from 100% organic cotton and is made in the USA, that makes me feel good.

Wash after wash it stays clump free which is near impossible to find in a pillow. Now if the company will start to make grown up pillows I would be in heaven.

You can purchase the Calla Toddler Pillow on Amazon.


What Calla Creative has to say about their product.

Best Washable Pillow for Toddlers, Covered in Soft Organic Cotton. Perfect for parents of toddlers who care about their children's health, supporting local businesses and who buy organic because of all the advantages like guaranteed no pesticides, chemicals or flame retardants. 

Founded by parents in 2014, Calla Creative set out to solve a frustrating problem in the children's bedding market.

We needed a pillow that is washable. We'd heard stories from our friends about accidents, potty training, getting sick and all the other ways a kid needed a different pillow than we were able to find. 

With all the time our daughter would spend next to her pillow, we also wanted a pillow that was guaranteed to have no flame retardant chemicals. Organic cotton is more durable, softer, Non-GMO, and Pesticide/Herbicide/Insecticides/Fungicide free. 

So we set out on our journey to craft an ideal pillow for her. 

We use a special kind of filling called CallaFill that's engineered to not clump or go flat after washed. It's Hypoallergenic and the best filling for toddlers bedding.

One thing that sets our company apart from the "big guys" is that we offer a 3 year "Out-grow-it" Guarantee. It will last through many washes, story-times, dreams and puddles-of-drool. If for any reason your not happy with it, send us an email and we'll make it right. We love spending money with companies that really take care of their customers (like Nordstrom, Buy-Buy Baby, Bed Bath and Beyond and Target) and we aim to provide the same level of customer experience and satisfaction. 

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