JJ's First Vacation {DIY Vacation Keepsakes}

Hi all! We have been home from our vacation to The Cape for almost three days now and still I have suitcases to be unpacked, piles of laundry to be done and a car to clean! But being the impatient and "all over the place" person I am I took some time to put together JJ's first vacation keepsake. Now really, I'm not a big fan of those "cheesy" nick knacks you see in all those souvenir shops, but I do LOVE cozy sweatshirts, Christmas ornaments and a good book or puzzle. That brings me to a super inexpensive and easy way to make a keepsake that has meaning and will not just sit on the shelf and collect dust! YEAH!! This was our son JJ's very first vacation and I wanted to get something that he could look back on and really appreciate. So, I found a really cute (inexpensive) children's book and wrote a little note, the date and a little paragraph about the most exciting part of the trip, which unfortunately was JJ falling down the stairs that resulted in a trip to the ER in an ambulance..... NOT a proud moment as a parent for sure, but accidents happen and although not the most fun we had, it happened and it was a first none the less.... 

I also picked up two cute Christmas ornaments and wrote the date on each

with a sharpie! On JJ's I wrote "JJ's first vacation"

Cute right??

What is your favorite vacation souvenir?

The Cape ~ {Nautical Crush}

I can't remember the last time I was in Cape Cod or if I have ever been at all, but what a beautiful, charming place... So family friendly and I LOVE the fact that we didn't have to get on a ferry to get there!! I also think I have a new found love for that Nautical style I see all over Pinterest. I'm not going to lie I've never really been a "beach" girl. I grew up in the country riding horses, four wheelers and hiking.... But having stayed in a gorgeous guest house complete with two master bedrooms and four bathrooms all decked out in nautical décor I think I'm in love....

 

This a just a sneak peak of this gorgeous house. My two favorite things were the lantern in the dining area and this cozy chair.... I've fallen in love with the color blue all over again.... Now I have to figure out how to use it in my home...

Here are some of my favorite moments from our little family vacation...

 

                          

 

Hope you are making these type of summer memories too!

 

Update {Craig's List Find}

Hi there! Sorry I've been MIA for a couple of weeks! Trying to get things in order while starting a new part-time job and being a mommy kinda took over! But I'm back and with a new Craig's List find!!

How cute is this vintage school desk?? Not sure just how old it is exactly, but it's adorable and for $25 how could I resist??!!! I had originally planned on painting it and putting it in my son's room, but now I'm not sure... As you can see from the picture my daughter has made it into her "homework" desk as she calls it and I sort of like how it looks against the chalkboard, but not completely sure yet.... I've also gotten used to it natural "worn out" color that makes it so unique so I may just hold off on painting it. I may just use some Anne Sloan chalk paint on the legs and keep the top as is...

What do ya think??