We started a bucket list for Delray when she was diagnosed with canine lymphoma.  She went paddle boarding, "finger" painted, we got family portraits done, carved her name in a tree, went apple picking, and the list goes on.  

Scott turned to me one day and asked why we didn't have a bucket list like Delray had - so we made one.  At first I just kept it on my phone, but that felt lame and like our adventures weren't really documented.  

When Scott and I got married, I wanted to get Scott a unique wedding gift.  Of course, I thought about a traditional gift like a watch, but I wanted something more sentimental.  More meaningful to our future lives as an old married couple.  I found this AMAZING Etsy shop, Indigo Artisans, who makes the most beautiful handmade leather journals.  So beautiful that you want to rub your face on it.  No, seriously, I have rubbed my face on it several times.  

The second I saw it, I knew that had to be the gift.  I ordered it with a few of the pages including maps of the world, after all, a lot of our bucket list includes traveling, and some hand stitching on the front "A & S" (so nobody can steal it, of course). 

One of my coworkers also has an Etsy shop, Off the Beaten Press, and designed the title page of our new official Bucket List.  Each page lists one or two of our bucket list items with enough room to put a picture so we have a memory of the adventure. 

My favorite thing about our bucket list is thinking about our kids and grandchildren looking at it one day.  (I know, how scary is it to think about little baby Adrianne and Scotts running around?!  We have already come to terms they will not be geniuses.  Guaranteed the little monsters will be meat heads.  Lord, help us all!)  My other favorite thing about it was Scott's reaction when he opened it before our ceremony.  Tell me the picture does not melt. your. heart.  ​

All of this to say, #YOLO.  Work, diet, exercise, adulting... should all be balanced with play time, pizza, wine, and lazy days without getting out of your pjs.  If you don't have a bucket list, make one.  Document the adventures you want to take on, get to planning, and bring your memories home to look back on and see what you have accomplished.  We just added biking the Virginia Capital Trail to our list (which will include some winery stops along the way - yes, Mom, we will wear helmets).  I can't wait to document the silliness that will happen during that trip... I might need to invest in a GoPro...

Happy bucket listing! 
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I am obsessed with the FabFitFun boxes!  It is like Birchbox, but on steroids.  Forget sample size goodies.  You are getting "full size, premium products" that focus on health, beauty, fitness, fashion, wellness, and even home.  They keep making the membership a little bit sweeter as well - they have a magazine section that covers tips, tricks, latest trends, etc and their FabFitFun TV just launched!  Workout videos on demand, people... by notable trainers! 

Side notes: 

• Delivered quarterly (1 winter, 1 spring, 1 summer, 1 fall with each of the latest trends for each season)
• $49.99/quarter (billed around 3 weeks prior to the box shipment date)
• Each box is valued at over $200 <insert that's what she said joke here>
• You can also include add-ons of your favorite products at discounted rates - YAY!  Definitely included some in my spring FFF.  
• You get additional discounts with some of the select retailers.  If you find a product you like by one of the retailers, you can probably still get a discount by using the code provided for direct purchases (included under the Exclusive Offers portion of your account).  

Here is a look into what was included in my Spring 2017 FFF Box that was valued at $369 - $374 (depending on contents, as it can be different based on what your preferences are in your profile). 
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Spring 2017 FFF Box: 

• Gypsy 05 Roundie - How amazing is this?  I was just looking for one of these for us to take on our picnics (aka wine and cheese lazy days).  
• Briogeo Leave-In Conditioning Spray - Shit.  They must know I don't brush my hair regularly...
• Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Exfoliater - Benefits not only include smooth, radiant skin, it is also said to fade dark spots and minimize lines and wrinkles.  Clearly I also need this since I am a puma on the verge of becoming a cougar.
• Karuna Hydrating+ Face Mask - You better believe I will be trying one of these tonight.  At home spa facial?  Yes, please.  When you see me looking younger and fabulous, pretend you read all these secrets.  
• Milly Zip Pouch - How fun are these?  They are water-resistant so you throw your bikini in it when you are planning a beach weekend, or use it as your makeup bag.  It's your bag, who the hell cares how you use it?  
  • Best part?  The sayings on them.  They each have a different saying. 
    • SLAY ALL DAY 
    • HAUTE MESS
    • BEACH PLEASE
    • RESTING BEACH FACE... which of course is the one I got.  Coincidence?  I think not. 
• Realher Lip Kit - Complete with liquid lipstick, plumping lip gloss (thank God, because I have my dad's upper lip, which by the way I never realized until he shaved his mustache.  Why doesn't my mustache cover up my lack of an upper lip?!), and lip liner.  
• Deborah Lippman Nail Polish Set - Spring sets coming in Blue Orchid and Like A Virgin OR Shape of My Heart and Like A Virgin. 
• Luv AJ Diamon Kite Crawler Earring Set - This one was a this or that set by user profiles.  I prefer earrings over bracelets.  If you didn't get these earrings, you would have been set up with a cage bracelet by Emerald Duv.  
• Burt's Bees Protein Powder Sample - Yep!  You read that right.  Did you know Burt's Bees has entered the protein powder world?  Plant based and rumored to be pretty delicious...for protein powder at least.  

I know, you want something all fab, fit, and fun-like showing up in a fun box on your doorstep too, don't you?  You're in luck - sign up using this link and you will get $10 off your first FFF box.

Happy shopping! 
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