Remember me..TBB Asks. October, Fall 2.0

Hey there!  Remember Me??

Sorry for my disappearance. I basically spent my summer 

 working NON-STOP and well, it was pretty terrible. 

 Hence, the lack of blog posts.  I toyed with the idea of
giving up this little place up as I have debated about it before.
But the reality is I LOVE this little space and
 really missed it and more importantly,
 I missed all of you.

What better way to get back to blogging then

with a little Q and A with the twins...

These posts are always the most popular.

1. Favorite Fall Color? 

Marie- Navy.

Jenn- Purple!   
Always Purple!!

2. Apple Cider HOT or COLD?

Marie- Hot.

Jenn- Hot.

3. Caramel Apple: Yes or No? 

Marie- YES YES!!

Jenn- Hell Yes!!

4. Pumpkin Doughnut or Apple Cider Doughnut?

Marie- Glazed Apple Cider Doughnut.

Jenn- Glazed Apple Cider Doughnut.

5. Long or Short Cardigan?

Marie- Short.

Jenn- Long.

6. Favorite Football or Fall Party Food? 

Marie- Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Jenn- Buffalo Wings and Beef Stew.

7. Orange or White Pumpkins?

Marie- Orange.

Jenn- Orange.

8. Hayride or Bonfire?

Marie- Bonfire.

Jenn- Bonfire.

9. Favorite Fall Baked Good?

Marie- Apple Cake

Apple Cake

Jenn- Pumpkin Squares.

Pumpkin Squares

10. Most anticipated Fall activity? 

Marie- Trip to Vermont.

Jenn- Apple Picking.


Jenn and I are super excited for Fall. I'm still
working all the time but not for much longer. 
Cannot wait to get out and enjoy the crisp
cool days ahead.

Bring on the Sweater Weather!!

Here's hoping the Fall is much 
better than the Summer.

Yay for Fall!!

Now, it's your turn. Leave your
answers below in the comments.

Best, Marie & Jenn

TBB Asks-July-Vacation Edition

Linking up with The Blended Blogs for a 

another fun little Q and A-

1. Will you go on a a summer vacation this year?

Marie- Probably not but I'm hoping

to take a few days off. 

Jenn- Probably not.

2. Do nothing but relax or a pack it all in vacation?

Marie- Pack it all in with one or two

days with no plans at all.

Jenn- Well, usually I would say pack it all vacation, 
but I’m so stressed out, that I need a just "relax" vacation! 

3. What month do you like to vacation?

Marie- March and September.

Jenn- March.

4. Cruise: YES or NO?

Marie-No, icebergs!! The thought

of being a on big boat in the middle of 

the ocean freaks me out. 

Jenn- Ugh, NO! What Marie said!!
And how do so many people go missing
on cruise ships???

5. Favorite vacation tradition?

Marie- Shopping!!

Jenn- Shopping!!

6. Most memorable vacation? 

Marie- All my trips have been awesome
and I can't say one has been more memorable
than the other.

Jenn-Omg, I have been very lucky in my life, that I have had 
some pretty amazing vacations, but the most memorable one 
was the first time I went to Italy.

7. Pack light or Pack it all?

Marie- Pack it all!!

Jenn-I am a total over packer! 

8. Hotel, Condo or House? 

Marie- Hotel.

Jenn- Hotel.

9. Favorite thing(s) to eat on vacation? 

Marie- Carbs, give me all the carbs.

Jenn-Anything and everything,
it’s vacation! 

10. Warm or Cold Destinations.

Marie- Cold. I don't know 

how to relax so I get bored

at the beach after a few hours.

Jenn- COLD, COLD, COLD!

This is probably one of the first Q and A's
that our answers are mainly the 
same. Haha this is why we travel
so well together!! 


Now, it's your turn, leave your
answers in the comments below.
Best, Marie & Jenn

Kate Spade

When I heard the news of Kate Spade's death, to say 
I was shocked would be an understatement.  
It knocked the wind out of me. 

The first designer bag I ever purchased for myself was a Kate Spade 

Brown Diaper bag. I had fallen in love with it and didn't care that it was 
a  diaper bag. It was a great tote bag for school and I just loved it.

 It even traveled to Italy with me, where sadly, someone, not 

mentioning any names (Hi, Jenn!!) vomited in her but she managed

 to make it out ok. In fact, the next year she went to Spain. Anyways,

 I loved that bag and carried it for a very long time before she moved

 to another loving home. 

 That bag started my love affair with Kate. I think at one point,

 I had like ten of her bags. Ugh, yes I know, I'm a bag addict!!

 While most, have moved onto new homes,

 I do still have one and will now forever cherish it. 

To the outsider looking in, it appeared that Mrs. Spade had it ALL.

  You really never know what someone is going through, 

the pain they have or the burdens they are carrying. To be in so much pain,

 pain that most cannot fathom nor understand, that you take your own life

 because you think that is a better choice is utterly heartbreaking.  And my 

heart literally breaks for her daughter, only thirteen. Much too young to 

understand and I pray for her because well her life will 

never be the same. 

It's been a year since my dear friend, Teddy, took his own life and the 

pain of that is still very fresh. Pain is a funny thing, some days it's 

manageable and some days it is not. Whenever I hear about one taking

 their own life, a profound sadness over comes me.  And if I'm being honest,
 that sadness stays with me for a bit.  However, I'm forever grateful for the 

time I had with Teddy. I find myself, being more kinder, more patient, 

thinking before I speak, being less judgmental

and smiling more. Thank you Teddy!!

The thing with depression is that is doesn't discriminate.  All the money in the
 world, cannot stop it's destruction. It's still stigmatized and misunderstood. I 
had to stop reading the internet because some of the comments were 
so gross and insensitive.  I wish the world was less judgmental. 
We need more love not more hate.  

A smile as well as kindness go a long way.

If you are having thoughts of suicide,
please contact:

National Suicide Prevention 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 1-800-273-8255

The Samaritan's

www.Samaritanshope.org

1-877-870-HOPE(4673)

To Kate Spade, thank you for making 

some of the best purses. You
were  effervescent and will be missed.

May you be at peace.

Best, 
Marie 

TBB ASKS JUNE SUMMER LOVIN

Linking up with The Blended Blogs for a 

little fun Q and A-

June Summer Lovin

1. Walk or Bike Ride?

Marie-walk.

Jenn- walk, though I have been dying to get 

a bike and go for a ride.

2. Favorite Picnic Food? 

Marie- BBQ chips.

Jenn-corn on the cob.

3. Pool or Lake?

Marie-pool.

Jenn- pool.

4. Favorite Flavor of ice cream?

Marie- Cake Batter.

Jenn-Black Raspberry.

5. Ice Cream Cone or in a Dish?

Marie- in a dish with a cone on top!

Jenn-dish.

6. Flip Flops or Slides?

Marie-Flippy Flops.

Jenn-same as Marie.

7. Jean Shorts or Jean Capris?

Marie- no jeans in the summer.

Jenn-capris.

8. Favorite summer Fruit?

Marie-watermelon.

Jenn-watermelon.

9. Corn on the Cob or Cut Off the Cob?

Marie-cut off the cob.

Jenn- corn on the cob.

10. Favorite summertime song?

Marie & Jenn- Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff

and The Fresh Prince.

11. Favorite summertime activity?

Marie-lazy day at the beach.

Jenn- going to the beach.

12. Favorite Berry? Strawberry, Blueberry, 

Raspberry or Blackberry?

Marie- strawberry.

Jenn- strawberry.

13. Bikini’s, tankini’s or one pieces?

Marie- Tankini

Jenn- Tankini

14. Dresses or Skirts?

Marie- skirts.

Jenn- Jenn doesn't do either.

I only wear capri's.

15. One Word to describe Summer?

Marie- HOT.

Jenn- HOT.




As you can see, we are very alike but
also very different. Ha! Jenn and I 
love doing these q and a's. It's fun to 
compare our answers and see that
we are alike in alot of ways. BUT we
are also really different.

Now, it's your turn, leave your
answers in the comments below.
Best, Marie & Jenn