I like to Ride my BIKE!

BF has been nagging me to get a bicycle so that we can ride along the lake shore together. At first he wanted me to get a road bike like the one he spent a LOT of $$ last summer for his triathlons...

Thankfully after our little ride two weeks ago (and my long recovery for my sore bum) I convinced him I DEFINITELY needed a cruiser or something with a comfy seat.

I've been pricing them out and reading the reviews. I also was budgeting for just under $200 (I know, seemingly unreasonable with the average bike costing around $350-$450).

I finally settled on one from SEARS! It's the closest I'll come to being able to afford the GORGEOUS Lilly Pulitzer bikes :(

This is the bike all 'tricked out'. I took off the fenders as they were kind of in the way, got more banged up then I would've liked, and made it that much more awkward loading and unloading from the car. I also went to Dick's Sporting Goods and picked up a few things:

1.) Wire Basket to carry all my super important stuff (including future picnic baskets!)

2.) Bike Lock

3.) Bike Tire Pump

4.) (and most important of all) a Bell... so I no longer have to yell 'ON YOUR LEFT'!

I'm super excited as it's BF's birthday this weekend and we have something fun planned. I'll keep you posted with all the details in my weekend recap.

What do you think of my bike? Do you have a bike? Do you use it often?

Princess Preparation

With the Royal Wedding quickly approaching, so many companies are promoting their own wedding preparations. One example is provided by Sears and Kmart. I'm kind of obsessed with their new games on Facebook! 

The first you can build your own Tiara to share with your friends, then you get EXTRA Shop Your Way Rewards Member points on 'Princess" fashion for playing!

This is my Tiara!

Design Your Tiara

Additionally, I was extra excited to learn I was TOTALLY a Kate Middleton for my princess personality!

Who's Your Princess Personality?

Kate, Princess of England

Just like Kate, your style is classic with a little bit of an adventurous side. You probably prefer well-known brand names rather than up-and-coming designers, and you might even have a thing for over-the-top hats (don't worry, your secret is safe with us). Friends describe you as having a very sweet, girl-next-door look… they might even admire your consistently impeccable taste!

 

Check them out and let me know which Princess you are!

New Lands' End Acquisitions

Yesterday Sears & Lands' End were having HUGE deals! We're talking $6.99! Sadly, I didn't see anything I liked in the $6.99 area, but I did find these super cute items! Additionally, I learned a Lands' End policy I was unaware of, not only will they replace it if it should ever wear-out or get ruined for free (no time limit), but they'll also price adjust if the item you purchase is ever marked down! Pretty wonderful if you ask me, what with constantly looking for cute, affordable preppy deals!

It's great with a belt! You can find it here!

Additionally, I'm a sucker for Gold Shoes... it's that whole Purdue obsession thing.

And seeing how much I LOVE Lands' End... I might go back tonight during their Midnight sale!