Master Bath Renovation Update, Vanity Decisions!!! #CurbAppeal

It has been a very busy few days on the master bath renovation front.  We finally decided on a whirlpool tub and vanity!!!  The tile was supposed to start tomorrow but I had to hold him off due to our indecision with the tub and the vanity.  The other big part that was in limbo until today was what to do with the upper portion of the vanity.  Mirrors, medicine cabinets, lighting and logistics had me feeling like my head would explode.  I felt so out of it last night because I just could not find anything that would work.  I mean, I had renderings putting cabinets that matched the lower cabinets on top and it did not look good even though it did in my mind.  We thought about a large framed mirror but I did not like the look of that.  I also wanted upper storage in the way of a medicine chest.  I looked at the typical options and they looked dated and so I felt like calling it all off, lol.

Today however, while browsing through Houzz I found inspiration even though the other 999 times I didn’t.  We have now made a decision on what will be on top.  Well I should say we narrowed it down.  We also made a small change to the vanity.  The center drawer we were keeping at the same level but we decided to drop it down like the pictures below.

We are going to do three mirrors similar to the ones above and what we want to do for the medicine cabinets, since our vanity is the same layout as the ones above with a wall on either end.  We are going to build a concealed cabinet to the side with some decorative piece of artwork as a door that hides the recessed cabinet.  The top picture has a neat idea too with the corner cabinets and so that is something I am still thinking about but at least right now I feel like I have some clear plan and a vision about what I want.

Now I just have to find the mirrors and I don’t know that I am going to  just go with the rectangular kind shown .  I may find what I want and paint it and glaze it to match the vanity.  I think I am going mirror shopping tomorrow or Thursday and I want to go to Hobby Lobby and Home Goods to see what they have to use as a door for the concealed cabinet in the size we need.  The next step after that will be the lighting but I want to get the mirrors first.

The whirlpool we choose is from Hydro Systems and the story behind how we did will be a post in itself.  I never spent as much time picking one out as I did this time.  The first time, there was no Internet, it was go to the plumbing supply showroom and they just showed you a couple, you picked it out and boom you were done.  I have literally spent months going from brand to brand, comparing features, prices, shapes, sizes and Saturday we had the Eureka moment!

We decided on the Makyla from Hydro Systems and they are building the tub to order as we speak in California.  Like I said, I will post about it and share what I learned in the event it can help someone pick out the right tub for them.  One of the best things with this company is since the tubs are built to order you can change the placement of jets, add things, move things around etc.  You really have a chance to make it your own, like they say,”If you can dream it,we can build it.”  Oh and one of the great features we are getting is 2 neck masseuse pillows on either end.  These pillows send hydro massaging water in three different pulse settings to your neck for a soothing to ultra stress relieving neck massage.  I think that with the chromotherapy feature is going to be the first thing I indulge in when all this is finished.

So tell me what are your thoughts on mirrors?  Favorite places to shop for accessories?  How about off beat places where you have found something great? Please share, I love to hear your stories.


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Gorton’s Grilled Seafood Review and Prize Pack Giveaway!!!

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Many people started the new year with resolutions and popular resolutions were to eat healthier, lose weight and get regular exercise.  If you made resolutions to eat healthier you might want to head to Gortons.com where you can download a coupon and explore their products and recipes.  Gortons has a nice selection of grilled fish and it can help you prepare low-calorie, healthy meals for yourself and your family with ease.

I recently was provided with coupons to pick up several packages of Gorton’s delicious seafood products as well as 2 large oven mitts, a spatula and recipe cards.  Tonight I took out the grilled Tilapia and made a Tilapia Scampi and served it over rice pilaf and with steamed vegetables.  It was absolutely delicious, the fish cooked beautifully and was tender and flaky.  My little ones loved it which speaks volumes because they are very picky eaters.  I could not have asked for an easier to prepare healthy and satisfying dinner for my family.  I cannot wait to try the other varieties I bought!

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Some more exciting news is that you can participate in Gorton’s Real Fabulous Sweepstakes where you can enter daily to win a $1000 Makeover Grand Prize and weekly prizes. You can also connect with Gorton’s on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Giveaway winner will win a prize pack like this from Gorton's!!!

Giveaway winner will win a prize pack like this from Gorton’s!!!

Gorton’s is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win two full-value product coupons, 1 pair of Gorton’s-branded oven mitts, a Gorton’s spatula and an assortment of Gorton’s recipe cards.  Thanks to Gorton’s for the review products and for sponsoring this tasty giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Winter FabFitFun Box Review & Coupon Code!!! #FFFVIP

FabFitFun is a quarterly subscription box service that is partnered with E! News host and reality star Giuliana Rancic. FabFitFun delivers the latest and greatest in beauty, wellness, health, fitness, and fashion — everything a woman needs to feel good from the inside out. This service costs $49.99 a box and the value of the products in the  box surpass that by far.  FabFitFun  recently sent me their Winter Box and I want to take you through all the goodies that were packed inside.

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The Giving Keys Never Ending Necklace-Chic necklace featuring an engraved key, but it’s more than that.  You wear the necklace until you meet someone who needs it more than you and you pay it forward as you give them the necklace.   Retail-$55

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TruEnergy  Inspired Earbuds–These colorful earbuds have superior sound quality, enhanced bass and noise reduction with SoundShare splitter that allows you to listen with a friend.  Retail $39.99

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Beauty For Real Lip Gloss–This is the perfect gloss when your lips need some shine but there is no powder room in sight.  The light up lip gloss give you a light and mirror on the case to let you apply or touch up anywhere.  The gloss itself is full of moisturizing antioxidants and plumping marine collagen. Retail $22

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Physique 57 Classes–You can now get a fabulous tummy-toning, butt-lifting workout anywhere with these online classes.  Combining Cardio, strength training and stretching.  Code is for 5 free classes! Retail $25

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Lorna Jane Bracelet–A true innovator in fab fitness gear, Lorna Jane is a favorite and this bright, bold, pink bracelet is worn around the world by active women.  The bracelet is a symbol of sisterhood that reminds women to “Move, Nourish and Believe” every day.  Retail $29.99

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Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream–This soothing effective eye cream will reduce wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness.  Packed with a powerful blend of vitamin K, anti-aging peptides, cotton powder and Icelandic kelp it is a miracle treatment.  Retail $45

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Bioxidea Miracle 24–This nutrient-infused, cutting edge face mask smooths skin and reduces signs of premature aging.  Advanced peptides reduce fine lines and wrinkles while arginine increases firmness and elasticity. Retail $19

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MeUndies Gift Card–Try the most comfy, still sexy undies on the planet.  Cute tees and socks too!  Retail $20

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Simple Foaming Facial Cleanser–Rich, creamy cleanser with skin loving ingredients like chamomile to help soften and soothe skin as it effectively removes impurities and makeup.  Retail $7.49

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NYX Eye Shadow Palette–5 Color eye shadow palette features sexy combinations for all eye colors and skin tones.  Retail $8

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Total value of the Winter FabFitFun Box is $271.47!!!  What do you think?  Want to try it for yourself use coupon code spring5 to save $5 off a Spring FabFitFun Box that will be shipping in March!

 

 

 

 


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Tidy Books ForgetMeNot Family Organizer Review & Giveaway!!! Shop The Winter Sale For 20% Off With Coupon Code!!!

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As many of you know, Mommy Ramblings is  a Tidy Books Ambassador and we are so delighted to have been chosen for this opportunity.  We have already brought you the Tidy Books Book Case, Book Box and now we are back to show you the ForgetMeNot Family Organizer.

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This handy station for your wall comes complete with a magnetic dry erase board,strong wooden magnets,dry erase marker, sturdy wooden pegs to hold back packs, tote bags, hoodies, dog leashes etc and a wooden pocket shelf for setting things that you don’t want to forget.  It also includes the hanging hardware to make sure your message center stays secure on the wall.  We have not hung ours up yet because we are in major home construction phase and the area I want to hang it, is currently in the construction zone.  Don’t worry I will update with pictures once we have.

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The unit comes out of the box fully assembled and is available in natural, white, blue or red.  You can hang it in a hallway you frequent going in and out of the house, so that important notes, mail, keys or school items are in your sight. A center like this goes a long way in keeping children and parents organized.

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This center is also great in a child’s room for their own message center that can help them learn to be more responsible for things they need to remember.  Then can use the dry erase board to remind them of homework assignments or projects, chores, important things to do and more.  Most households would benefit having these in multiple places in the home.

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Right now you can save 20% during Tidy Books’ Winter Sale just use the coupon code GIFT20 when you checkout on www.tidy-books.com.

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Make your mornings simpler. Put everything for the school or nursery run in one place, right where you need it with the Tidy Books ForgetMeNot Family Organiser.

The ForgetMeNot has a lipped shelf to store your keys safely, hooks to hang up your children’s school bags and lunch packs, and a magnetic whiteboard to jot reminders, andhold those all-important school trip letters and invitations.  In short, all the things you and your family mustn’t forget, every day!

Made from sustainable wood, not MDF, this award-winning family organiser is finished in our pioneering water lacquer that is better for the producers and the environment.

Designed by a mom to be your family’s aide-memoire, this slimline noticeboard and shelf is a pretty and practical addition to your  hallway or kitchen.  Not just for the kids,  the ForgetMeNot gets the grown-ups in your family organised too.

 At a glance:

  • Lipped shelf with to hold lunch money, keys and ID cards securely.

  • Magnetic whiteboard to jot reminders and hold letters.

  • Comes complete with magnets and whiteboard pen.

  • Made of sustainable wood, and finished in water lacquer.

  • Comes completely assembled.

  • Size 40cm (h) x 63cm (w) x 6cm (d)

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Tidy Books is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their own ForgetMeNot Family Organizer!  Thank you to Tidy Books for the review ForgetMeNot and for sponsoring this giveaway to keep families organized on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Hershey’s Spread the Possibilities Sampling!!! #Spreadpossibilities

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Well, if there was ever a right time to experience a taste of summer, it’s right now.  Today was in the high 30’s and I tell you, it felt like a heat wave!  Coming out of that frigid Arctic blast was a blessing and to celebrate we made S’mores.

Now we did not gather around the outdoor fire pit but we took advantage of a new Hershey’s product to help us get to yummy super fast.  I was selected to receive Hershey’s Chocolate Spread from CrowdTap and we wasted no time in fixing up some Winter S’mores!  It was simple to do with graham crackers, Hershey’s Chocolate Spread and miniature marshmallows.  The kids enjoyed a sweet treat after coming in from playing in the snow and we all savored a little taste of summer, which was delightful after freezing our tootsies off the last week!

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Hershey’s Spreads come in three delicious flavors: Chocolate, Chocolate with Hazelnut and Chocolate with Almond. Click HERE to browse some great recipes using Hershey’s Spreads.  So get yourself some today and Spread The Possibilities!


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Tons of Free Cookbooks For Kindle–Gluten Free, Slow Cooker, Baking, Vegetarian, Vegan, Low Fat, Sugar Free & More!!!

If you are just starting to recover from the Arctic Blast much of the country has been affected by, you may find it a good time to stay warm indoors and do some cooking or baking.  Amazon has a ton of great free Kindle Edition cookbooks available.  Freezer Meals, Slow Cooker, Gluten Free, Healthy, Juicing and more like the ones found below.  Take a look and scoop them up because prices change fast with Amazon!  Click directly on the books below or see the whole selection of free cookbooks starting HERE!

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Quinoa

Light Easy Recipes

Icebox Cookies

Inspiring Lettuce Free Salads

Gluten Free Living

Coconut Oil Handbook

Gluten Free Almond Flour

Many, Many More Like These Below:

Gluten-free Flour Book Package: The Coconut Flour Cookbook & The Almond Flour Cookbook

Top 30 Easy Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Women: Set It and Forget It (First Vegetarian Recipes Cookbook for Busy Women)

Vegan Slow Cooker: 99 Super Easy, Incredibly Delicious Vegan One-Pot Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Set and Forget

The Modern Slow Cooker Cookbook

I Love Brownies: The World’s Best Brownies

See The Full List Here!!!


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The Legend of Hercules Autographed Poster Giveaway!!!

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In the epic origin story THE LEGEND OF HERCULES, Kellan Lutz stars as the mythical Greek hero — the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.

In theaters & 3D nationwide on January 10, 2014.

 

THE LEGEND OF HERCULES: Interactive Movie Poster – Move & click your mouse across the GIFs to control the scene and transport yourself right into the film.

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Disney Junior’s Henry Hugglemonster Roars onto Disney DVD January 14th!!! Enter Our Giveaway To Win A DVD!!!

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Disney Junior’s Henry Hugglemonster Roars onto Disney DVD January 14th!

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HENRY HUGGLEMONSTER: MEET THE HUGGLEMONSTERS

Overflowing with Value, This DVD Includes 6 Full Episodes Plus FREE Iron-on Decals!

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  Welcome to the newest, happiest, most monster-rific spot on the map – the wondrous land of Roarsville – where five-year old Henry Hugglemonster lives, plays and learns something “roarsome” every day!

Together with his loving parents and grandparents, big brother Cobby, sister Summer, baby bro Ivor, and a town full of cuddly monsters, Henry embraces all the joys and challenges of growing up. Whether he’s helping his sister put on a show, setting up a hugglejuice stand or entering his monsterdog Beckett in a pet pageant, he’s always discovering new ways to be the best brother, friend and monster he can be! Packed with over two hours of song-filled fun, teamwork and adventure, Henry Hugglemonster: Meet The Hugglemonsters! will make your preschooler roar for more every time!

Talent:                       

Lara Jill Miller (Digimon: The Movie, “Iron Granny”) as Henry, Tom Kenny (The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Frankenweenie) asDaddo and Grando, Lori Alan (WALL-E, Toy Story 3) as Momma, Hynden Walch (Groundhog Day, Jerry Maguire) as Summer, Chiara Zanni (X2, Good Luck Chuck) as Cobby and Kari Wahlgren (Bolt, Tangled) as Ivor.

Creator/ Illustrator:      Niamh Sharkey (“Henry Hugglemonster”)

Executive Producer:     Cathal Gaffney (Give Up Yer Aul Sins, “The Octonauts”),  Darragh O’Connell (23 Degrees, 5 Minutes, “The Great Christman Rescue”) & Niamh Sharkey (“Henry Hugglemonster”)

Producer:     Gillian Higgins (“The Octonauts”, “Twins to Tweens”)

Director:     Norton Virgien (The Rugrats MovieCurious George 2: Follow That Monkey!)

Packaging:    1-Disc DVD + Free Iron on Decals

Episodes:                     

1 – “The Huggleflower/“Monster Lullaby”

2 – “Astrobrix”/“The Sore Roar”

3 – “Promises Promises”/“Fireworks Night”

4- “The Hugglejuice Stand”/ “The Huggledance Party”

5- “Carried Away”/“Monster in Charge”

6 – “Monsterpet Pageant”/“Ivor’s First Stomp”

Bonus Episode:                 Horseshoe Peck/Callie’s Gold Nugget

Run Time:                            Approx. 144 Minutes

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Remembering The Enduring, Sage Advice Passed From Parent To Child

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Recently, I was asked what’s the best piece of advice my parents gave me that still resonates with me today. When I gave it some thought, I had to be honest and say it’s very hard to pick just one.  My parents are no longer with me in this life, but they left me with so many golden nuggets of advice and were great role models.

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I would have to say that one of the contenders would be something  my dad said a lot,”Learn to love the people that hate you.” Now, what’s meant by that is that you should not consume yourself worrying about people who are causing you grief. Today these people may be referred to as  haters, but whatever you call them, leave them in the past and don’t let them rent space in your head.

Sometimes, it’s easier said than done, especially when we need to deal with them on a daily basis.  It can help to remember that the reason they’re so nasty and/or vindictive may be that they’re truly very angry, insecure or discontent.  Tearing others down is one of the easiest ways they can feel better about their lives.  The live in a fantasy where they shout from the rooftop how great things are, when in reality they are drowning in misery. You know the kind of people I mean, the ones who no matter what it is, will find a way to belittle, mock or condemn someone or something.

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For instance maybe it’s the new picture of someone’s baby, even if they say, “Oh it’s cute.” they will follow with some backhanded comment like “doesn’t look anything like the father, it’s probably not his.” Whatever it is, they have something to hate, they constantly talk badly about others no matter where they are or who they’re with. They only deviate from the ridicule when they stop to add self-praise for themselves or boast about their job, kids, spouse, car etc. These kinds of people are draining to be around and you can be sure  that if they’re bad mouthing people in front of you, that you’re the subject of their tearing down when they’re out with others.

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We all know people like this and we may have several in our own families.  So it’s inevitable that we’ll have to deal with them.  Sure, you could confront them, but it will never work. Even if you came right out and told them what you thought of them, they would find some way to deny it all and try to attack you.  It’s so not worth your time.  So, if their behavior bothers you, leave and keep your distance. Just remember, they must be miserable or they wouldn’t need to rip others apart.  Move toward and surround yourself with people who lift you up, people who make you feel good, people who see the good in others and that you genuinely have fun with and like to be around.  Life’s too short to spend with miserable people, so just release them from your thoughts, bless them and move on.  That’s good advice!  Thanks Mom and Dad!

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Share some sage words of advice you carry with you from your parents.  I would love to hear what they are!


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Little Remedies Has Everything Your Child Needs and Nothing They Don’t!!! Little Remedies Giveaway!!!

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Little Remedies® are unique because they contain only what’s needed to make your child feel better. That means no dyes, no artificial flavors and no alcohol, ever. If your little ones have sniffles, coughs, colds or flu symptoms you might want to try helping them feel better with Little Remedies.  There is no need for dyes and artificial colors in products that are supposed to be helping to relieve your child’s symptoms. Do you want to give your child products with alcohol?   With Little Remedies you will find products to help reduce fever, help little noses, tummys, coughs, colds, sore throats, dry skin, cradle cap, teething pain, cuts, scrapes and stings.  Little Remedies has everything they need and nothing they don’t.

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Little Remedies is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win an assortment of Little Remedies Products!  Thank you Little Remedies for the review products and for sponsoring this soothing giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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