Monthly Archives: April 2015

MacBook

I finally got my MacBook and I have to say she is beautiful!  She is also mind-blowing.  The moment I saw the box, I knew this would be a different experience.  So I got her home, opened her up, and I must say, I was in awe.  The MacBook looks small and sleek, yet the screen size isn’t much different than my 13″ MacBook Pro.  It is crazy how light and thin it is.  I’ve had iPad cases that I think have weighed more.  I got her all set up and thanks to the beauty of iCloud, everything is here and connected within moments.

I have a MacBook Pro from mid-2010 that works great, so why would I get a new laptop?  Well, I will be traveling more and I will need a laptop, so two pounds instead of five is rather appealing.  My son has hit the point in school where he will need a laptop, so the timing was right, and did I mention, the MacBook is beautiful.

Now I have an iPad too, so why do I need a computer at all to travel.  Sometimes I just need a computer, not often, but I do.  I have times where I’m using my computer and iPad at the same time, so it is great to have two items that will be easy to transport.

If you read any of the Apple magazines, the MacBook has gotten good reviews.  The one area that has been questionable is the keyboard.  The keyboard is a different experience.  I type about 80-90wpm, so I certainly notice the difference in feel.  I wouldn’t say I dislike it though, it is just different.  The track pad is larger, which is fine.  I still love a mouse, but the trackpad works great when I want to keep it simple.  The speed is great; though this computer won’t be used for games or even photo editing.

All in all, I am rather impressed.  I look forward to taking her on her first road trip to really try her out.

Traveling with Toys

Whether I’m spending the evening in the living room with the boys, hanging out at Starbucks, or going on vacation, I needed a method to travel with my toys that was small, useful, and easy.  I’ve searched on Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest for ideas.  Fortunately more ideas to organize on-the-go supplies are starting to appear.  So I used the ideas that I found and thought about what is it I really want if I’m not in the pink room.  With that, I was able to create what I believe will be the perfect system for me.

I was using a toiletry organizer but it was hard to get items in and out, and for the size, not very useful.  I thought about one of my Longaberger market basket, but they currently serve a different purpose.  I was using a Thirty-one Keep it All tote for baseball games, but it wasn’t really necessary.  So I decided to repurpose it as my toy tote.

 I’ve only used this method for a month, but I’ve used it daily since I put it together.  I’ve used it to do Bible Journaling, Project Life, and Journaling.  Everything I need is in this bag.  I have a lovely creative space at home, but I don’t always create at home, so now I have a portable option.

Keep it All Tote from ThirtyOne

Top view of bag with all contents in place

 

View of various cases and boxes in my bag. I got the sticker organizer cover from TheResetGirlShop.com The tool case is a Contents cosmetic case from Target. The black polkadot case for chalk inks and the wooden box are from Hobby Lobby. My monkey pencil case is from a book store in Maryland. My MochiThings Note pouch is a must. If I have nothing else, I will still be in good shape to play.

  

Mochi Things, Hobby Lobby, The Reset Girl Shop, Michaels, and Target

This is how it looks inside my bag with all the various cases and boxes.