…not only did he LIKE school, he LOVES it. He has had his first run-in with a (wanna-be) bully, his first gold star (for making a new friend), and now has a girlfriend (said new friend of the gold star). Now he is ready to take the bus. So instead of getting dressed, and made up, and (semi) conscious to make the 5 minute drive to school, I can now get (semi) dressed, maybe made-up(does lipgloss and sunglasses count?), and (barely) conscious to walk the 15 feet from our door to the bus stop. With coffee in hand. And Bunny Slippers. Ok, I don’t have bunny slippers, but definitely the coffee.

Exciting news! Blissfully Domestic is getting ready to relaunch, and you are looking at the Creative Editor for the page! I have a bunch of talented creative ladies posting for us, and I can’t wait to see the brilliance they come up with! We can always use more crafty minds though, so if you are good with tutorials, links, or just love making stuff, drop me a line and I will get you set up! I will be posting links to all my great contributors once we get a bit closer to the relaunch – you will find some amazing women!

I was planning on updating you a bit on my “A little Less Chicky” project, but since this weekend involved a lot of our favorite people coming over and bringing tons of yummy appetizers, macaroni salad, cream puffs, cookies and 3 (no really, 3!) homemade pies – FRESH peach, banana cream, and apple. So let’s just say that my points and I were not very well acquainted this weekend. Maybe later this week – lol

We decided to rejoin Costco the other day, and I was reminded how much I love it there. So in the interest of science (domestic science silly!), I thought I would give you my favorite (ok, and not-so-favorite) things about Costco:

1. Double-wide carts – It’s great to have room for my bags, purse, etc…but not so great to have it strewn everywhere because a certain nameless 3 year old decides to go exploring.
2. Great prices on books – I picked up “Deceptively Delicious” for $14! Good thing I was at costco to pick up all kinds of veggies to puree (um, not yet)
3. Samples – yeah, I used to think this was a great perk…til I had kids. I am not one that will ask for a sample for everyone, so the boys get to share, and I get to smell their breath afterwards.
4. Ginormous bags of frozen goodness – between strawberries (a fav snack for mama), potstickers, stir fry veggies, and boneless skinless chicken (breasts and tenders), my freezer is pretty packed. The downside – no room for 79 mini cheesecakes!
5. Does anyone EVER get out of there for less than $100?
6. One word – HOTDOGS (I seriously never eat them otherwise)
7. Always new stuff – did you know they carry Borghese now?
8. Office Supplies – Rowr!
9. The best Buttercream ever…(so I hear )
10. Spices in bulk – especially taco seasoning and ranch dip mix – SO many uses
11. Did you know you can buy a casket there? (or maybe it’s Sam’s)
12. Did I mention NOT getting samples?
13. Trying to find a place for 79 78 mini cheesecakes and all his friends (have NO idea how that got there!

What are your favorite/not-so-favorite things about Costco or Sam’s? Any goodies I should look out for?