Tailgating Survival Kit

not really sure how we are back at Friday but I sure am happy about it! this weekend is a beaver home game meaning one thing. Tailgating Time! We only have two home games left and of course now that we are at the end of the season I am just starting to really get the hang of this whole tailgating thing. I look back at my first couple games this year and think about how hectic I was on game day mornings and totally not prepared. And i hate not being prepared in entertainment type situations. The best thing i did this tailgating season was make a Tailgating Survival kit. pretty much insures we have all our basics readying and waiting for each game. And they all live in a nice orange Go Beavs container.

Essential Basics:

1. Eating Supplies: plates/ napkins/ plastic utensils. I bought a set of utensils that came in a plastic reusable container. Makes it so much easier to refill and keep them clean and organized. And don't forget a wine opener/ bottle opener. Would be a shame not to have one of these on hand. 

2. Cleaning Supplies: Garbage bags are a must! I have made the mistake of forgetting to add these in one week and it was such a pain! I also have along clorox wipes, paper towel, and hand wipes. 

3. Table essentials: plastic table covers are the best thing ever for tailgates. They can get dirty/ spilled on/ stained and all i do is wrap the whole thing up at the of the day and throw it away. Can clean up be any easier?! Plastic trays make for better presentation and are easy to clean. 

4. Weatherproof: I also have a few ponchos and hand warmer sets in the container. You never know what conditions you are going to end up with in Oregon. Better to just be prepared then soaked. 

5. The Fun Stuff: We usually take part in some beer pong competitions so a set of Beaver pong balls are always with us. We also bring along a gallon of water to fill cups with. I have also added a set of battery operated lights to the container. These late games mean it is dark mid way through our tailgate festivities. Festive lights do the trick!  

Hope you all have a simply fantastic weekend! 

tailgate envy

there are days where I seriously wish i had more free time on my hands. actually, more like everyday i wish i had more free time. but i do wish i had more time to bake little treats and cute little football shaped things for tailgating purposes. my obsession with tailgating is pretty recent. I wasn't really ever able to tailgate until last year. And i should have known I would become obsessed with it. It is just another form of entertaining. Now that I am into tailgating I have started to realize how many amazing tailgating items are out there. Being a total and complete Oregon State fan it is obvious that everything must be orange and black. That is just a given. My collection of tailgating materials and goodies is slowly growing. But there are some truly amazing tailgating accessories out there. From great canopies, games, and fun pop up bars. Needless to say, i have a bit of tailgate envy. Someday right? Here are just a few things I would die for this tailgating season! 

you have to look the part for these things. so i obviously need to get a jersey 

how awesome is this galvanized tailgate tub with a bottle opener attach?!

i am loving this cube cooler with stand. functional and obviously sporting the orange and black

every tailgate obviously needs a bar. no explanation required  

the 1st thing on my tailgating must purchase asap list is a canopy. I am borrowing one for our tailgates at the moment but desperately need to just purchase my own. 

i love football season. and i love tailgating. already getting excited for next weeks home game! 

Hope everyone has a simply spirited thursday! 

instagram life update

wow...i have no idea where this summer has even gone. all of the sudden we are nearing mid September and this weather today is reminding us all of what is to come for us Oregonians. Here I thought I might have a couple weeks of down time before things got busy again but that didn't exactly happen. So here are some instagram life moments from the last couple weeks. I guess i'll find time to relax come November...or December...i hope.

now that i live with two boys i was told to pick an NFL team...of course the NFL site has games that you can play to determine what team you should cheer for. These were the top three picks for me.
Apparently I am going with the Chargers! 

found a great new pair of nude heels! 

finally got to have a fun night out 

found this adorable Fairy Cupcake Kit

HAD to get my niece and nephew into some Oregon State gear! 

made Chocolate Peanut butter cupcakes for my niece!
(that "cookie" on top is actually frosting...i know...amazing!) 

iphone photo shoot with little miss Ovidah 

its finally TAILGATING SEASON!!! 

and GUESS who won against Wisconsin!!! WE DID! 

Had an amazing day with the roomies! Was a great way to start of the season!
Go Beavs! 

finally made it into starbucks for the amazing pumpkin spice. i love this time of year 

it's been busy but i do have to admit that there has been plenty of fun going on as well! 

enjoying this last bit of summer. before you know it the students will be back and school will start and the most hectic time of year at the office will begin...wait...it already has begun. 

Hope everyone has a simply wonderful Monday!