{COLLEGE DORM ESSENTIALS – AMAZON PRIME DAY}

Covering lots in this post! First off.. if you are sending one off to college this fall (or will be at some point) I rounded up all of the items I’m ordering/considering for my girls! I wanted to share our dorm essentials for those of you who have asked while so many items are on sale for Prime Day! You can see my favorites HERE. I’ll keep adding to this page as we order things and college moms.. definitely let me know if I’m missing anything they might need!

{Large Moving Bags}

These large moving bags were perfect to get El settled a couple of years ago. We were able to drive her but with Addison we’ll be flying so I’m hoping to ship a lot to the school and will probably just use suitcases with the rest. I still need to figure that out!

Sharing more fun Prime Day deals below and then some pics from our recent trip to Deer Valley!

{Shop: Bracelets,  Knit sweater vest, Knit Vest, Short Sleeve Top, Nippies, Green Dress, Crossbody Bag, Black Dress, Blue Dress } 

{Distressed Vase}

I snapped this with my phone quick today.. my living room vase is on sale! Another great Amazon find. Below are a few more items for HOME on sale!

Speaking of home! This stunning space was ours for a week in Deer Valley.. so gorgeous! My parent’s requested a week together with the family for their 50th wedding anniversary and when Kenny and I found this cabin on-line last summer we couldn’t book it fast enough. We had the best time staying here all together. It was large enough that we could all spread out or spend time all together in this spacious family room.

The best part was the view. Absolutely stunning! I love Deer Valley in the summer.

We all arrived 30 minutes before my parents and had just enough time to hang a quick banner my sister ordered and set out the cake before they came! My parents are the cutest and I love that we got a chance to celebrate their love for each other. They have always set such a good example of what love and marriage should look like. Couple goals! Making it to 50 years is pretty special.

Yellow roses are my mom’s favorite. :)

We snapped this right after we hung the banner. Love that we got the duct tape in the pic too.. ha. Always so happy when I’m with my siblings!

The cabin had a large basement that was a perfect hang out spot for all the kids.

They were in heaven with their own spot and even had a theatre room. They never wanted to leave!

Feeling was mutual.

Oldest granddaughter. These two have a special bond. :)

The original 5.

My little brother. He is the one who brings the party to the party. Especially when you get him and my husband together. Those two are trouble! I’ve always felt like Kenny married me just to hang out with him. Ha.

As soon as we decided on Deer Valley for this week I made a reservation for adults to eat at Grappa. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Park City and maybe my favorite restaraut EVER. It’s Italian and SO good! Definitely trust me and try it if you haven’t already and are visiting this area!

{Denim Shirtdress/Sandals}

Closer look at my dress that I recently shared! I like it better with these sandals but forgot to pack them on our trip.

{Denim Shirtdress/Raffia Sandals/Purse}

Isn’t Grappa charming!?

Definitely request to sit outside if you’re visiting in the summer or when the weather is nice. There are various levels of tables and it feels like you’re dining in a tree house with gorgeous mountain views!

Delicious AND beautiful.

I’m clearly still thinking about my meal.. ha.

We snapped this after dinner and had all been crying! Kenny made a toast to my parents and said a few things at dinner and it was so touching and made us all bawl! Totally unplanned and unexpected. After he spoke my sister’s husband said a few things and then my cute sister in-law did.. there wasn’t a dry eye at the table. The in-laws stole the show! :) They don’t feel like in-laws.. they are my parent’s kids as much as we are and I will always remember and treasure what was said. I know my parents will too. I’m so grateful to my parents for loving us all like they do.

We strolled around after dinner and got chocolate to take home for dessert.

The best night.

The rest of the week we just relaxed and spent time together! Lots of hikes and games and movies and restaurants and hot tub time.

My sister had some cute 50th anniversary games planned and Pictionary was such a hit! It was all themed with things about grandma and grandpa and the kids had to guess pretty close to the right phrase. Things like “planting peas in grandpa’s garden” or “grandma’s Amazon boxes”.. ha. There were so many funny personal jokes and we were all cracking up. We also played a cute game where the kids had to answer questions about my parents.. “where did grandma and grandpa meet?” “How many houses have they lived in?” “Where did they go on their honeymoon?” etc. I loved it because it was such a fun way for the kids to learn more about their grandparents and hear funny stories about them. The last question was “what do grandma and grandpa like to do together?”

My cute dad answered “everything.” :)

We had such picture perfect weather while we were there that now we all want to move to Deer Valley! I have to keep reminding myself what it’s like 8 months out of the year. Kenny thinks we could handle the snow. I think definitely NOT. Ha.

But I would live there every summer if I could! And into the fall..

Love that these kids are so close. They all had the best time together. Their favorite vacations are always trips that involve the cousins!

My cute niece loves to do whatever the big kids are doing but sometimes runs out of steam. Uncle Kenny to the rescue. :)

Such a special week celebrating my mom and dad! I’m so grateful for the time we all had together. There is nothing better than time spent with family/people you love.

Except maybe eating at Grappa.

;)