Winner: Cubes

And the winner of the stunning Kirkland Lattice Cubes ... Neely!!!

Congrats girl -- Contact me with your info.

(yes I still have to take a photo of my screen as I didn't want to pay for the widget)

AND, remember that one time I wanted to go on vacation and really do so the "adventure" way by planning as I actually traveled?!?  Well, let's just say that as each few days pass, I am booking something.  HAHA, I think I am too much of a planner that it just gives me anxiety to go-with-the-flow!  

So, I am off to continue booking .... 

Let the countdown begin, it's getting so close :)

Viking/Pirates Death Match

And this is how our weekend went down ...

Gabe and I pulled out our inner Viking for a highly thought out 

"Death Match" on Lake Sammamish.

6+ boats battling it out with sling shots, water balloons, and squirt guns.

We have the most outrageously fun group of friends that keep like interested with activities like these.  Doesn't this make you want to hang out with us, hah, I kid I kid!

Cracks me up every time - check out hubs wild sunnies

Fun in the sun for sure ... love Seattle summers!

Will you be?

Maid ... Maid of Honor might come top of mind, 

BUT I mean "maid" as in cleaning lady!

My mom was a rockstar while growing up and still to this day being solely responsible for the cleaning around the house.  Dad definitely helped out, but she took on the task majority or the time.  Then, on the other hand, my brother and I only had to do chores when company was coming in town.  And because of this, cleaning does not come easy to me nor is it at all enjoyable.  I am toying with the thought of paying someone to come 1-2x a mth considering hubby and I are super busy, work full time, and most of all don't really enjoy it.  Oh what to do, what to do.  

Do you have a cleaning lady?!

**AND, last chance to post for the Lattice Cube Giveaway -- Click Here!

Trader Joe's

Super thankful for my neighborhood supermarket,

Trader Joe's, I just love ya!!!

I try to get all my grocery goodies from TJ because let's be honest, they have everything at such a resonable price.  Move over Central Market because my go-to items at TJ are always spicy hummus, dips, fruit, veggies, chips, nuts, salad, wine, and desserts.  AND, the best part of my shopping experience is snagging a baby cup of coffee and sampling a taster that I most often am lured into buying.

My momma is the best gift giver ... Trader Joe's giftcards, love it!  And considering she was the one that introduced me to it in Cali, it's quite fitting.  Who doesn't love free groceries?!

I am always excited to try new finds at Trader Joe's, 

so please share what your favorite find is if you are a TJ shopper!

Giveaway: Lattice Cubes

This has been a super duper awfully stressful pass week, and I can't wait to update you all with what's been going on with the Seattle Smith's as we have been quite busy.  But in the mean time till I can buy myself some time to keep my loyal readers happy.  After seeing how big of a hit the Kirkland Organizer was, I am excited to offer another fabulous item from Kirkland's ... they just have it all it seems and at such a reasonable price!  

What is The Seattle Smith's blog giving away now?!

The Lattice Cube shelves:

- Set includes 8"Lx8"H, 10"Lx10"H, & 12"Lx12"H cube shelf

- 5" deep crafted of wood composites 

- Matte black finish

- Lattice openwork design 

- Innovative accessory to display favorite items

Click here for the official rules set forth by Kirkland's.

To enter this giveaway and win the Lattice Cube Shelves:

1.  Leave a comment on your go-to store to shop for home decor

2.  Tweet about this giveaway with a link

3.  Blog about this giveaway

Good luck - You have until Aug 28th at 12pm PST to enter!
I will use Random.Org to generate the winner.

LIFE-

I don't think I have personally loved a poster more.  Being the "worrier" that I am, my hope is to look back on my life and be able to say these things.  It's about doing what you love, enjoying the ride, and loving life.  Sign me up, yesterday!!   :)

Maybe waking up with this on my bedside table would be inspiring and impactful.  Yes sir'y!

Xoxo

Partners in Pain

Gabe and I participated in our first crossfit competition with NW Crossfit! 

Our gym has a location in Greenlake, Ballard, and Bellevue, and the great thing about this "throwdown" was it compiled members from all three locations in one spot for some friendly competition.

The girls looking lovely before our 3 WODs!

Gabe loving front squats

Joe and me mid burpee-boxjumps - intense right!!

And the event planner himself, Darren

Group action shot

And I saved the best for last - 

Sean put together a video to capture bits and pieces,

and this is mostly for family to see what I do each and every day!

Who LOVES crossfit --- me me me me!