I realize that this seems like a ridiculous post. Which has nothing to do with raising children, let alone raising Jewish ones, but it was such an amazing experience that I can't help but share.
My check engine light has been on for a few months now. Between events/holidays/work/packing/moving/listing the house it's been on the total bottom of my list. This morning there were a few people looking at the house so I couldn't be there. After dropping off EG I was trying to figure out what to do. Of course Ocho was exhausted, so anything where I had to take her out of the car seemed a bit daunting.
First I got gas. Woot- one errand down. Then I thought about Target, but I realized that would involve Ocho out of the car. So, as I was driving away from the gas station I saw it...
They promised a 15 minute oil change, no wait, and I didn't have to get out of the car. Wait- did I read that right? I, and Ocho, don't have to get out of the car? Can this be true?
So I spin around, follow the arrows and 2 minutes later there is a team of guys working on my car. They pull me in, line my car up, check my lights, then have me fill out one piece of paperwork. Yup, that's right, only one piece of paperwork!
There are no upsells. Okay, let me rephrase, he tells me a few things that might need to be done on my car- such as my air filter, and some of my other liquid levels, but he never even suggests that my car might have issues if I don't do these things. He asks me which oil I want, giving me prices for a synthetic blend or a more expensive totally synthetic. He even tells me that he has regular oil, but dosen't recommend it. When I tell him I think the blend is fine he doesn't try to upsell me- he agrees with me!
It's like I'm on vacation- listening to the radio, watching guys chat around the car. They do this thing where they sort of yell around the shop, and it's kind of sweet....
They sent me my receipt via e-mail. So easy, and so nice. Here's hoping that if you need an oil change Valvoline will make it easy for you too!
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Taking over Easter Decor
Now that it's finally Easter, and the Easter bunny has come and gone this morning, it's time to go out there and snap up some after Easter steals for the season.
Here are my Target finds that work all year long:
Spring has sprung whether there's Easter or not and if I had a baby with a Springtime birthday you could bet that these would be at her party. The cute floral design is good for a tea party, or a birthday party at any time. Just adorable, and the price is great at full price, and should be wonderful once they cut it down a touch.
Having a baby girl anytime soon? Getting married? These adorable little birdies are great for table tops and totally unique for decor in a little girls room. Imagine them as part of a wonderful baby mobile, or dressing up the ends of a bookcase.
They would make adorable little items to put along the aisle at a wedding.
Don't think we've forgotten about the boys. These are 'easter' baskets that would be great for anytime of year. You have a friend who's into sports- fill this with some balls and a glove, and you've got a spot on birthday present. Same goes for a pirate party- fill these with pirates booty and a few shovels and the kids party snack food is done. The dinosaur is especially sweet- I could see that being in a boys bedroom with books inside, or even filled with plastic dinos as a great storage item.
They have a great selection of tiny hands gardening supplies right now. Though not for easter (so probably not on sale) they would be great gifts for those kiddos or parents with interest in gardening, butterflying, etc. Sorry the photos aren't the best...
Last but not least these are adorable springtime plates. In this case both of these are actually microwaveable- something I'm always looking for in dinner plates for my kiddos. You have the smaller one for the youngins and the larger one for when you get to have toddlers, etc.
These are wonderful items to re-fresh your kids perspective on eating. Sometimes a toddler dinnertime disaster can be changed around by a new plate.
Here's to springtime!
Here are my Target finds that work all year long:
Spring has sprung whether there's Easter or not and if I had a baby with a Springtime birthday you could bet that these would be at her party. The cute floral design is good for a tea party, or a birthday party at any time. Just adorable, and the price is great at full price, and should be wonderful once they cut it down a touch.
Having a baby girl anytime soon? Getting married? These adorable little birdies are great for table tops and totally unique for decor in a little girls room. Imagine them as part of a wonderful baby mobile, or dressing up the ends of a bookcase.
They would make adorable little items to put along the aisle at a wedding.
Don't think we've forgotten about the boys. These are 'easter' baskets that would be great for anytime of year. You have a friend who's into sports- fill this with some balls and a glove, and you've got a spot on birthday present. Same goes for a pirate party- fill these with pirates booty and a few shovels and the kids party snack food is done. The dinosaur is especially sweet- I could see that being in a boys bedroom with books inside, or even filled with plastic dinos as a great storage item.
They have a great selection of tiny hands gardening supplies right now. Though not for easter (so probably not on sale) they would be great gifts for those kiddos or parents with interest in gardening, butterflying, etc. Sorry the photos aren't the best...
Last but not least these are adorable springtime plates. In this case both of these are actually microwaveable- something I'm always looking for in dinner plates for my kiddos. You have the smaller one for the youngins and the larger one for when you get to have toddlers, etc.
These are wonderful items to re-fresh your kids perspective on eating. Sometimes a toddler dinnertime disaster can be changed around by a new plate.
Here's to springtime!
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