Friday Finds on Etsy: End of Summer BBQ

Yes, I realize that today is Saturday. I had this post half done and then my dang computer froze up on me. Technology is so wonderful, ain't it? *Shakes head.*

Anywho, with it being Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end to summer, I thought that I'd do a post about everyone's favorite holiday weekend pastime: the barbecue. We were pretty bummed in our house this summer when the hubby had to go to training starting in July, because it meant that we couldn't have our usual weekend bbq's. True, he has been home most every weekend, but we try to save it for family time and so bbq's went by the wayside this year. But the ones we did have were always a blast!

So of course I had to go check out Etsy to see what great bbq ideas they had. And look what I found!

First up are these CUTE invites from The Zesty Desk. These are perfect for those organized bbq planners...which I am not. Our bbq's are usually planned the morning of, and we send out a mass text to all our friends and hope that no one's busy. But if I could ever get my weekends under control, THESE would be the invites I'd buy! Next up is this great platter from Lenny Mud. I really want something like this for the hubby, so that he doesn't have to use the flowery platter that we currently have for everyday use. I'm sure he gets a good ribbing from "the guys" every time he grills. And a Southern bbq wouldn't be complete without a rousing game of Cornhole. These great boards are from Beverly's Butterflies. There are other sets to choose from, but I picked these out to celebrate the start of college football (Hooray! Let's go Noles and Let's go State!).

Doesn't all that make you want to fire up the grill and throw on some burgers & dogs?

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Labor Day weekend. Bring on Fall!!

Friday Finds on Etsy: Football Fever!

I don't know about you, but I am SO ready for college football to start!! Nothing says "fall" more than the windows wide open, a crisp breeze blowing, pumpkin scented candles, and a great NCAA ball game on tv. I. Can't. Wait.

High school football kicked off here in Charleston last night with the Sertoma Classic...so even though the temps are still in the mid 90's with heat indexes up in the 100's, fall MUST be on it's way if the pigskin is being tossed around.

So in honor of boys and men all over the country donning pads, tight pants, cleats and helmets, I searched Etsy for some great football gear...and just wait till you see what I found!

First up is this GREAT top from Christy over at Score on Gameday. I was raised in Florida and sort of adopted FSU as my favorite college team. And Christy has found a way to make women be able to root for their favorite teams and STILL be cute & sexy at the same time! I really really want this top (and maybe one for Michigan State to wear during basketball season!)...oh to be able to get it! She also is starting to make shirts for MLB as well...can you say Detroit Tigers?? Definitely going to buy one of those if she makes one!Next up is this super cool flask from Kryan2Designs. Yes...I said a flask. Tell me it's not awesome- I dare ya. I could think of so many people who would use this sucker when they're tailgating!Here's one from my shop...because EVENTUALLY it's going to cool off and you're going to need something to keep your hand from burning off when you hold your coffe/hot cocoa. I also have it on good authority that my coffee kozies fit really well around beer cans & bottles...but of course I wouldn't know that myself. Wink, Wink. (And hey...if you want to WIN one of these babies just check out this blog and enter yourself in the giveaway!)Last but not least are these tasty looking football cookies from Yummy Delicious Cookies. I don't care what your age is- you are NEVER too old for a cookie...especially one this cute! And wouldn't these be great for a peewee football team party? Just pipe the names/numbers of the kiddos and Bam! A personalized, super duper delicious party favor!I'm hoping that by featuring all of these football goodies it will shove the heat & humidity out the door and "kickoff" the fall!

(Oh, come on...you know you snickered a bit!)

Touchdown

While at the park yesterday, hubby & the boys were playing football and showing off their touchdown dances. Sophia wanted in on the fun, too.


Apparently 2 year olds take the word "touchdown" very literally.

(Forgive the crappy video quality...I took this on my cell phone)