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It was May of 1988. My parents had just bought a brand new minivan (Dodge Caravan, maroon, red pin stripe, with tinted windows – fancy) and we were headed to Kissimmee for a family vacation. My grandma and uncle, who quickly became known as Smokey and Stinky (for their smoking and their…stinkiness), also piled in for the trip.

Six of us (two of which were highly flammable). In a minivan. Driving from Chicago to Kissimee and back. With illegal fireworks.

Fun times.

Highlights included 3rd degree sunburns, lizards in our condo, my parents sending my 5 year-old sister down an enclosed water slide at Wet & Wild, and ducklings at Disney World. Because when you’re parents spend $100 a day to take you to Disney World you’re supposed to be preoccupied with feeding the ducklings popcorn, right?

Clearly this vacation is the reason my family has been to Kissimmee over 20 times in the last two decades. It is. I wouldn’t remember this vacation so (very very) vividly if we didn’t have fun!

We’ve hit all the major attractions in Kissimmee (like Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld) but there are some uniquely Kissimmee attractions we’ve yet to see. Gatorland, Aquatica at SeaWorld and an airboat ride top my list!

Maybe Smokey and Stinky are up for another roadtrip.

I won’t be going on a shopping-spree anytime soon (unemployed, underemployed, you know the story) so of course I find lots of lovely things that are practically jumping into my shopping cart.

Of course I do.

So, lets post things that we want but can’t buy for whatever reason.

Cause torturing ourselves is fun!

Zigi Soho Ridey Slingback Ruffle Sandals from DSW

Juicy Couture Peacock Studs from Piperlime

Liberty of London Boho Ruffle Top from Target as spotted on Naomi Watts and just begging to be paired with leggings. I have the dress and love the pattern so much that I need the top.

I also might be slightly obsessed with peacocks lately.

Feel free to play along. Leave your link in the comments and I’ll come pine for the pretty things on your wish list, too. I even made a delightful little badge for you to use and to distract myself from online shopping.

I’ll be posting Oh Hey, Lets Shop! every Wednesday.

Because I’m wanty like that.

P.S. I’m now blogging about fashion and style at Blissfully Domestic. Check out my first post about affordable designer jewelry!

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I distinctly remember watching three specific cartoons as a kid – The Smurfs, The Snorkels, and Alvin & The Chipmunks. The addition of a strawberry Pop-Tart made Saturday mornings truly delightful.

That’s why I’m not ashamed to admit that I spent an embarrassing amount of time on Munk Yourself this afternoon. That’s right. If I were a chipmunk, I’d be one hot little rodent.

On the website, Chipmunk me even says “oh hey, what’s up?” How awesome is that? Your chipmunk can say whatever you like, but keep it family friendly, people.

There’s More Munk Mayhem over at Nick Jr. that is sure to consume anyone that had the pleasure of watching the original Alvin & The Chipmunks as a kid and the new generation of Alvin & The Chipmunks fans.

Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Seriously. Can you say that title without smiling? No. You cannot.) is available on DVD on March 30. The special Double DVD features a Squeak Along bonus disc with games and sing-a-longs – because we all know that chipmunks singing Single Ladies is priceless.  buy it now and start reliving your youth and sharing this family friendly flick with your kids, cousins, nieces, and nephews!

Lots of gorgeous flowers are starting to bloom in Texas and I officially have spring fever.

And I saw my first bluebonnet! Ever!

Full size images in my Zilker Park in Spring album at Flickr.

Is it just me, or am I getting good at this photography thing? It’s fun. I’m trying hard. Still don’t know what I’m doing, so it’s mostly luck.

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Oh yeah. I took the Temptation is Beautiful quiz and it is spot on. Men can’t resist me. That’s why I’m blogging and eating leftover popcorn for breakfast while my husband is still snoring and drooling on his pillow.

But that sounds like more his problem than mine. So I entered to win a trip to Vegas where men will appreciate my Temptress Temperature.

KOA brands (the makers of Curél®, Jergen’s®, Bioré®, Ban®, and John Frieda® products) are giving away a grand prize trip to Las Vegas for you and three of your friends, plus $1,500 in spending money! To enter, just take the Temptation is Beautiful quiz and share your results with your friends via Facebook or Twitter.

Once you’re entered, you can come back every day to enter to win a daily gift basket full of KOA brand products. You’re Temptress Temperature means nothing if you’re a hot mess. With all those products, you’ll have clear skin, a nice fake tan, and can get your frizzy hair under control before your trip to Vegas!

Once you enter the sweepstakes, let me know what you think of that little minx administering the quiz. One of the questions asked “how do you know it’s a good date?*” and she said “lets face it, it’s always a good date for me.”

I can officially say I’ve never hated another woman more than I hate her. Even if she is animated and has club feet. And talks really really slow.

* The correct answer is “when you’re making out in the coat check.” Because really. Lets not beat around the bush.