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Here are a couple of my favorite links from this past week…

Managing Time To Blog (Includes a Worksheet)

This website is so cute!

Table manners for your next dinner party.

With some wine etiquette tips.

I want this cute old school camera. I just hukked it.

A cool way to organize your Pinterest boards.

If you need a taste of sunshine.

Type Mask How-To in Photoshop.

I hope you have a lovely {long} weekend! 

I’ve noticed that a lot of you liked the Camping List post I put together last year.

That being the case, I decided to add a FREE downloadable link for you to print from - Below is a Camping Gear List and a Personal Items List - Please keep in mind that a woman came up with the items on this list, so everything might not be applicable to men ;)

Camping Gear (PDF)

Personal Items (PDF)

I had made a Cooking Supplies Checklist as well, but it seems to have been overwritten - So as of right now I cannot help you with those items.

Anyway, I figured I would provide the lists just in time for camping season to start - Up here in MN that is.

Hopefully you find these checklists as useful as I did!

Enjoy!

Please let me know if the downloads do not work. Thanks!

My boyfriend Paul will be graduating from law school tomorrow! I’m so incredibly proud of him! He’s worked so hard to get to this point, and even though time has been a challenge in our relationship, we’ve become stronger as a couple.

At the beginning of May I started thinking about graduation gift ideas for Paul & was having such a tough time. I knew about the “typical” law school grad gifts, but for Paul I wanted to do something more.

Finally {and thank goodness} I thought about planning a little mini getaway for Paul & I to enjoy together - A trip that Paul could take sometime after graduation, but before he had to start studying for the Bar Exam.

Right away, Duluth popped up as the place to go. After that was decided everything seemed to fall into place. I looked into bed and breakfast options {since I’ve never been to one & wanted to try it out} & to my pleasant surprise I found this lovely B&B that has the best review - A.G. Thomson House.

The B&B

This picture just makes me sooooo happy! And I love that they categorize their place with “a perfect blend of modern amenities with the warm, casual comforts and classic historic elegance of that you should expect.”

I’m already in love. The inn & the grounds look beautiful. You have to check it out if you have some time!

Our Room

And even though I’ve booked a smaller room {North Shore Retreat} in the B&B {as I don’t think we will be in the room too much during our trip} it looks quite charming. Some of the things we’re really excited about are:

• In-room Whirlpool Jacuzzi for two.
• In-room gas fireplace.
• Luxurious linens & fine bedding on our Queen-sized bed.
• Over-sized robes.
• 26” flat screen TV & free WiFi {I need my technology}
• Complimentary wine & snacks.
• And breakfast delivered each morning to our room.

The Itinerary

We will be in Duluth for the a couple of days {soon!} & we already have a to-do list started:

• Tour the Glensheen Mansion
  
• Explore Canal Park
  
• Walk along the Duluth Lakewalk path
• Watch the ships come in on Lake Superior
• Drive the scenic Skyline Parkway and North Shore Drive
• Hike in some of the State Parks in the area
• Check out the Leif Erickson Rose Garden
• Drive up the shoreline to Split Rock Lighthouse

We are definitely open to suggestions! So if you have been to Duluth (or live there) please send me any activity or restaurant suggestions. Much appreciated!

I haven’t been to Duluth since I was a little girl, so I’m incredibly excited to take a little trip. It will be time for Paul to relax after a stressful year, & for us to enjoy each others company away from the big city. I cannot wait!

Sarah