What I Wore: Weekend Edition

Hi Lovelies!

I hope you all had fab weekends. Mine was low key which was super nice. It was the first time M had off from work in a while, so we gallivanted around Boston with friends and spent today with my parents for Father's Day and a graduation party.

The grad party was for an amazing girl, Caitlin, who I started babysitting for when she was about 4. She is now 18. I feel old, my friends. 

Anyhow, here is what I wore, along with awkward faces, cause let's face it-I will never be cut out to be a beauty blogger. So instead, I aim to amuse you all with my awkwardness.

Cheers! Happy Monday!

Dress: Target

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Ireland

Man: The Goof Ball Factory

Shirt: Loft
Jeans: Target
Shoes (Super comfy-I love them!): Target
Awkward Faces: All mine

Have you entered this awesome giveaway? Starbucks, summer hair ties and ad space galore-need I say more? Enter here

Honesty: Anxiety Sucks

Hi Loves,

Happy Friday!

Today's post I'm getting real. Like real, Amanda Bynes needs help real.

Ha, sorry-lame joke.

I've been meaning to post about this for a while now, but the words haven't really come to me until tonight. Over eight years ago I was diagnosed with OCD and Anxiety. 

At first it was hard to adjust to, but now it's simply become a part of who I am. Some days I hardly notice it, others, like today, anxiety decides to reel her ugly head and completely-well, suck.

It's been a long week. I'm nannying full time and the kids were both sick with a cold. A cold which I contracted and stayed in bed with all day yesterday. So, today is finally Friday and is the first Friday which my lovely man has off in over three weeks.

What do I do? Come home exhausted and totally grumpy from being overly tired. I know I should put a smile on and be upbeat for M, but I can't manage it. I'm also totally anxious. No idea why-some days it just happens.

That, I want to crawl out of my skin, totally jittery anxiety.

And you know what? It sucks.

But, it's a part of who I am. Luckily, I have a guy that loves me enough to want to hold me and just be with me even though I'm a total grump-a-lump and keep insisting he goes out without me to have fun (my I-don't-want-to-deal technique.) 

And that's just it. I know it will get better and tomorrow I'll be my regular chipper self. It's just a part of life for me. And I know it always gets better.

Luckily, writing makes me feel better. So, I decided to spill my guts to you all. 

So, for all ya'll who have anxiety out there- I send you hugs. I know sometimes it simply sucks. And you know what? Let it suck for a little bit. It's good to be gentle with yourself. And then, dust yourself off, eat a scoop of ben and jerrys and keep on keeping on (at least that's what I try to do.)

PS. Don't forget to enter this awesome giveaway this weekend! I'm talking starbucks, hair ties and adspace galore! 

A Perfect Father's Day Gift (Brew2Go, Vino2Go) & Code

Hi Friends!

Have you heard about The Product Farm's Vino2Go, Vino2Go XL and Brew2Go?

Ever since I saw it on Rachel's blog-I knew I must have one. A sippy cup for wine? I'm all over that.

The Vino2Go and Vino2Go XL

I am a clutz. Which means I spill whatever I'm drinking on a daily basis. Especially when I have imbibed one (okay maybe two or three glasses) of Pinot Grigio. 

Aka a wine glass with a lid equals a slightly less hot mess LB.

These awesome tumblers are BPA free and have great lids to drink out of in awesome colors. I chose to get my wine goddess on in party pink and perky purple (seriously, how cute are those names?!)

Just ask my boyfriend, since receiving these I have developed an attachment.

 

Now for all of you who are still looking for a great Father's Day gift (aka me) I suggest the Brew2Go.

It's a great convo starter, useful for tailgates, pool parties, sneaking alcohol onto the beach (I mean...) and just generally awesome.

Head on over to The Product Farm to grab yours. Use the code 'WonderlandVino' through July 14th for 10% off!

Cheers!

*I was sent these tumblers to review on my blog. All ideas and opinions are expressed are entirely my own.

It's Time for A Super Amazing Give Away!!!!

 

Hi Friends!

Are you ready for a super awesome give away?! 

These ladies have been hanging out on my sidebar for the month of June and are amazing!!! Seriously, please check all their blogs out because you won't be disappointed!!

What You Could Win....

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Ad Space and Hair ties from Jessica at an Undefined Role

Ad Space from Aprile at The Steady Hand

$15.00 Gift Card to Starbucks from Abby at Pan y Colada 

Ad Space from Chelsea at Lost in Travels 

Ad Space from Britney at Lady Luck 

Ad Space from Rachel at Postcards from Rachel

Ad Space from Lauren at Simply Free

Ad Space from Hayley at A Beautiful Exchange

I mean how great would it be to be sitting in your local starbucks drinking free coffee with awesome hairties knowing your blog is being sponsored on all these amazing blogs?! Sounds pretty sweet to me! 

And this is when I grow sad I can't enter...

It goes live at 12am EST! Don't miss out!

Happy Wednesday!!

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Bloglovin' Link-up & PicLove 365

In order to help bloggers transition away from GFC as the main way to follow blogs, Northern Belle Diaries and Postcards from Rachel have teamed up to host I Love Bloglovin'.

Now, let's get this party started!

Have an image of yourself ready so we have your pretty face to look at!

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Candice from Just Stay Lovely, Kate from Another Clean Slate, Adriana from Dog Hair is an Accesory, Sarah from Limited Space Organizing and I have embarked on a picture a day project called PicLove 365. Essentially, you upload a photo a day to instagram and can highlight it on your blog. It's a lot of fun!

 

Here are my four favorite pics I've taken so far:

 

 

This one is from my friend Hope's Bachelorette party! We had such a good time, especially because fake moustaches were involved.

 

 

I refuse to eat of big kid plates when nannying- Giraffes are way cooler.

 

These are my new shoes and I am loving them! Super comfy

 

Aren't we beautiful?

 

Feel free to join us in Piclove! Just use the hashtag #piclove365 so we can follow along!

My instagram user name is lbinwonderland if you want to see the rest of my pics! 

 

Don't forget to link up! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why I'm Crazy

Yup, I'm calling myself out.

Last night I was enjoying a nice slumber and cuddled up next to M. Something suddenly woke me from said slumber- I heard the sound of my alarm.

I was angry that it was already time to get up- I felt like I had just fallen asleep.

So, I shake M awake to pass me my phone so I can turn it off.

At this point I am finally awake enough to realize that my phone isn't making any noise nor had it been making any noise (I dreamt the whole thing). So not only is it 12 am but I also woke up my poor boyfriend in the process. 

And that my friends is why I'm cray cray.

Happy Friday! TGIF baby!

Three Fun Things to Do in Boston

Hi Loves!


I am finally getting into the swing of summer which means my poor blog here won't be so neglected anymore. I apologize.

Today I'm sharing three fun things to do in Boston in the summer- all of which I've done in the last few weeks. Maybe they'll give you some ideas? Let me know! :)

Number 1: The Obligatory Boston Date

 

Since M moved here, I've wanted to take him to Fenway. Even though he's a Yankees fan (it's a point of contention in our relationship) he wanted to see the park. Fenway is such a huge part of Boston. It's one of the oldest parks and I absolutely love it. I'm not a huge baseball gal, but something about Fenway always gets me into the spirit. You can also get tickets relatively cheap-I don't think there is a bad seat in the park!

If you go make sure to: try a fenway frank hotdog, participate in the wave and scout out which player has the hottest bum (I mean...)

Number 2: My Fantasy Come True 

I'm cupcake obsessed. Cupcake Wars? Georgetown Cupcake? Yup, I've watched them all. So, when I happened to pass by Georgetown cupcake the other day of Newbury Street, I couldn't help but try one. It was delicious. I will definitely be returning. 

Walking down Newbury Street is a great activity because there are so many shops- everything from Gucci to H & M. It's great for people watching as well (because let's admit-I'm a creeper who enjoys people watching-don't we all?)

Number 3: Who Knew Donating Could be So Yummy

Boston is home to a lot of great charities, including the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund held an event this week called the Scooperbowl-aka you paid, went in and was able to eat unlimited ice cream from various vendors-aka my dream come true. It was delicious!!! What was even better was knowing all the calories I ingested were for a great cause.

Boston has a ton of nonprofits and charities-so if you visit, make sure to check out what events are going on- a lot of times they are super fun and delicious like this one!

So, there you go- three fun things to do in this beautiful city.

Ever visited Boston or live here? What are some of your favorite things to do?