The Mother's Day Exchange Edition

We've survived the week! Friday has never looked so good, and the weekend is shaping up to look even better. Though Scott will be gone due to some work obligations I am so excited to spend Mother's Day with my mom! I can't remember the last time I was actually with my mom to celebrate her. On our agenda: brunch, the beach, and hopefully bottomless mimosas.

Another fabulous reason to celebrate Mother's Day was the sweetest blogger gift exchange hosted by Elizabeth and Courtney.

I was partnered with Crystal {Hall Around Texas} and Tara {A Tale of Two Maples}. I sent a package to Crystal. I've followed Crystal for sometime, and I had the best time selecting thoughtful items that I thought she'd love. To see what goodies made it to her, hop on over and check it out. 

Tara sent a package my way. I'm pretty new to Tara's blog, but after exchanging emails with her I felt like I'd known her for the longest time, and we have so much in common. I'd also like to mention she's kicked cancer's ass, and is doing amazing. She's honestly such an inspiring, uplifting, and positive momma. Be sure to swing by and say hi to her. 

On to the goods!

1. The Sweetest!

I mean, talk about opening the best package! And that note had me all sorts of misty eyed. 

2. Coloring!

Adult coloring books are currently my jam. Tara sent such an awesome book, and two sets of pencils that I don't have in my collection. There's not much more I enjoy than to settle down after a long and crazy day with a coloring book, pencils, and a good glass of wine. 

3. Wine!

Speaking of wine... Tara officially became my new best friend when she sent not one but TWO different wines, AND a wine glass. Both the red and the white were fantastic. It's safe to say that since opening the package and writing this post both wines are long gone.

4. Hair ties!

These are honestly my favorite type of hair ties of all time. If I wear my hair down it's great to throw one of these on my wrist - they're cute and functional, and my hair doesn't get all knotted up in them. Not to mention, the ties that I own have been used so much the elastic is all but shot. These came at just the right time!

5. Starbucks!

Tell me this is not the cutest presentation of a Starbucks gift card you ever did see?! The tissue paper in the cup looks like a frap! And, honestly, what mom can resist a good cup from the 'Bucks?

6. Bonus! Bubbles!

The bubbles were the sweetest touch, as I presumed they were for Marcus/Julia. One afternoon Marcus and I waited until Julia was napping and we spent that time blowing bubbles and chasing after them together. The bubble were the perfect item to carve out a little one-on-one time with Marcus that I don't get to do nearly as often as I'd like.

Tara, thank you so much for the most thoughtful Mother's Day package! It was the most wonderful pick-me-up amid the craziest of weeks.

Happy Mothers' Day to all the mommas out there!