Fashion Friday {Working Girl}

I am here reporting on this lovely Friday a little late in the day. I've had a very, very busy week. I'm just glad I made it through. We got the call on Monday afternoon that little man got into Preschool. So we rushed around to find him last minute supplies so he was ready to start on Tuesday. I finally had an answer to what my life was going to look like. Except I still had no idea what was coming my way. I was having my mixed emotions about the new normal and potentially being home alone with no kids. I however got thrown into a very crazy schedule. 

I had been in talks with my friend who owns a boutique downtown. I honestly thought it wasn't going to work out because of my not so open schedule. The shifts would've worked but the travel time would not. Luckily she was willing to work with me. I immediately scheduled an interview just a mere three hours after I dropped both kids off at school. I had a little alone time and went shopping and then downtown. 

Then this girl who has not worked an actual job in 10-11 years got hired on the spot. The rest of the week has been crazy. Training, learning how to multi-task again, car line. Now it's Friday and I'm ready to for the weekend break with my kids. I might stay in on the couch for a good long while. But we'll see skies the limit. 

I'm really excited for some new things I got coming your way. 

I'm going to have a focus on some home decor soon. So keep an eye on what's to come! 

Fashion Friday {summertime sadness}

It has been brought to my attention that there is one week left of summer. Kids go back to school on the 1st. Early for some I know. A whole week earlier than last year. The schedule is all kinds of crazy. I will confess though I'm ready for summer to be over. I am that mom that all the memes are about. The ones wondering why are we going through more groceries during the summer. The ones about the kids bickering and fighting non-stop. The ones of the moms having to entertain the kids full time every. single. day. Yep! That's me.

I'm ready to get back the routine. The free for all is only fun for so long. 

I've got plans for the year. Starting a new school year is like new years for me. I got all these resolutions. 

1: Maybe get a job.

2: Music lessons.

3:CLEAN MY HOUSE

4: DIY Projects.

See my school year is already planned out. 

What things are you planning on doing once summer is done?

Fashion Friday {Freedom}

I am so happy to announce that we are now debt free. We've been "kind of" following the Dave Ramsey method. No loans, no credit car debt. It's an awesome feeling. I really hope that we can stick to it. It takes a lot of determination and sacrifice to reach these kinds of goals. We have our next baby step goals planned to reach for the rest of the year. I highly recommend diving into this program. 

No one likes to be tied down by a mountain of debt. 

Now it's time save, travel, and live our lives a little bit more. I'm excited for the next chapter for us. 

We've got some more crazy adventures on the horizon.

 

Fashion Friday {Dallas}

 I’m off having a fantastic time in Texas. A little work, a little mommy vacation time. I actually don’t mind alone time so much. When you only have to worry about yourself. It’s nice to take a little breather from everyone else and just decompress. Don’t you think?
Take a bath, eat in bed, sleep in. This is definitely a belated Mother’s day present to me. The hubby was in school during mothers day and it was too much to do anything. Too bad I can’t throw in a massage this week. But stuffing my face with some In n Out will have to do.
Please follow along on my music instagram to see all about my trip.
@ashleyreedmusic

Hope you are having a relaxing, stress free friday and rest of your weekend!

Fashion Friday {Summer Siesta}

This has been a really nice week of unplugging! I took a nice little siesta with the family just enjoying summer a bit. The kids weren't fighting or whining. We may have proved the theory of screen time turning your kids into like crazy monsters. They played so nice together when we took them outside and gave them something to do. It was blissful! 

We did the beach, the water park, the movies, went out to eat. The hubby can't complain it was a great fathers day weekend. Now to plan the rest of summer vacation. We only have 6 weeks left before school starts. Already! I know it goes fast and it might be our last summer here. Then on the next place.

I need some more ideas. Let me know your favorite places to go and see. It can be anywhere from north carolina to the florida keys. Any place within driving distance that we can cross off our little bucket list. 

Now it's time to go back to unplugging for the weekend. Next week is going to be crazy!

I will be off to Texas!!