I am the bag lady.

An alternative to draping them across chairs...

This morning I looked around my living room and noticed something a tad alarming. Seven (7!) different bags, in various states of packed/unpacked, hanging on the chair backs in the room. There were 2 purses, 1 gym bag and 4 different tote bags strewn across my desk chair, two kitchen chairs and the corner of the couch. I am the bag lady.

City living is definitely partially to blame for this situation. Without a car, I'm like my own personal sherpa, toting (literally!) everything I need each day in various bags, from my laptop and wallet, to bike shoes and what I picked up at the grocery store (don't hate me because I'm green!) What I can't really blame on anyone but myself is how the bags end up hanging and abandoned once I get home, remnant packs of tissues and gum, the hand sanitizer I'm always looking for and occasionally an iPod or favorite lipstick buried within them. I'm like Goldilocks with my purses, always changing to the one that's "just right" and if one more event hands out a free "perfect for your groceries" tote bag, I'm tote-ally screwed. (hehe) Tomorrow is slated to be a home cleanup/organize day... wish me luck getting the invasion of the bags under control!!

Hump Day Distractions

Current mind state.

Today is Hump Day. I am ready to get over the hump. Seriously. Is it Friday yet!?

* An adorable way to make your Easter table extra awesome.

* Taking a little joy in discovering that NYC isn't actually the worst value in the country.

* If you've been following the Malaysia flight 370 news, here's an interesting summary of plausible theories.

* Could 100% streak free windows actually be possible!?

* Sports can be so much more than "just a game" (endure the pre-roll for a quick "joyful tears" moment).

* Practical Information: This family owned shop comes highly recommended for designer bag repairs.

* Have you heard about "midi skirts"? Supposedly all the rage this spring. Hoping THIS one suits my hips and booty.

* Dad doing cute/funny things with his baby? swoon.

* So apparently Carrie and Ferris Bueller live in my DREAM HOUSE (also, cool questionnaire)

* These food maps are SO freakin cool!

* Are you obsessed with Disney's Frozen? (Don't be embarrassed, you know you are!!!) Well in any case, this fan theory seems so plausible that my head just about exploded.

Hump Day Distractions

Perfect costume for your favorite ginger?

You guys.... YOU GUYS. I'm pleased to report after yesterday's post that you absolutely must read The Book Thief (if you haven't already) and then see it in theaters when it comes out November 15. The story is touching, the cast, cinematography and score stirring and the lead actress 13 year old Sophie Nélisse? Flawless (loved Geoffrey Rush as well). It's gonna be an awards season contender, I promise. And other than that... guesss whhhhattt dayyy it is!?? Guess what day it is!? Here to help you hump the day is a heaping pile of internet distractions. Enjoy!

* THIS is Disney-tastic, Chicago-lovin, absolutely freakin BRILLIANT. 

* Made it, ate it, loved it. Merry Meri and Dr. H tested and approved.

* Do you live in the state that matches your mood. Apparently I'm best suited for... gasp... Georgia!!!

* You've heard of Elf on a Shelf, but how about Mensch on a Bench!?

* So THIS looks completely terrifying...

* Dressing to impress really matters don't you think? (via CapHillStyle)

* Sad, true, eyeopening. A powerful ad campaign brought to you by Google and UN Women

* I'm really into these bags (via CupofJo)

* The celebs are Halloween-ing in full force. Who do you think dressed to impress?

* THIS guy. OMG this guy.

And with the big day being TOMORROW, here are a few last minute ideas to get yourself Halloween ready.

A Bloody good manicure!
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a "handy" craft for the kiddos
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Monster Apples, Creepy Chili, Spider Web Soup, Spooky
Smoothies and other Easy and Fun Halloween Recipes
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