Garmin: Getting Me Where I Want to Go

Normally I'm kind of a dud when it comes to new electronics. OK, any electronics. It's not that I don't want to buy them. If I had loads of cash I totally would. I just have a hard time justifying their purpose. In my mind these types of things go out of date so quickly, that, well, why bother?

That was my thought until I met Gertie—my GPS system. (She speaks so I named her... don't judge ;).

With my frequent cross-state travels my parents both thought it would be a worthwhile purchase to buy me a Garmin GPS system in order to get me where I need to go without a massive folding map and/or cell phone constantly at my ear. At the end of the day I'm not that awesome of a driver and this GPS system may just have saved my life already, if not saved me from getting lost multiple times. (I never could fold those darn maps.)

In any case, if you too have a habit of getting lost, awkwardly missing turns, and/or travel to new places frequently, then I would definitely suggest buying one of these bad boys.

Bonus: They have a wide price range and can be quite affordable.

Color Me Mine: DIY Pottery Options

If you're one of the many of us out there that like to make DIY gift creations, but just aren't sure where to start I've got an excellent gift-creating location for you!

Head to your local Color Me Mine location. They're conveniently located all over the world, so there's a good possibility you'll have one within driving distance from where you live.

The Color Me Mine studio allows you to pick out a piece of blank pottery, choose your own colors and begin creating your own masterpiece. You then leave your chosen piece of artwork at the studio and in about a weeks time you head back to pick up your now kiln fired piece and pay. (What's excellent is that there's something there for pretty much every budget since your total price is reflected by the price of the pottery you originally picked.)

Why paint alone? At the Color Me Mine studios you can arrange to hold parties. They're perfect for kids parties, a night out with the ladies, or even a family gathering (that's what I did :).

As a bride to be I'd love to share with you that Color Me Mine also has bridal registry items, a great space for your shower and reception. You can even go in there and create a few beautiful and unique gifts for your bridal party. Perfection!

Above is the serving tray I painted during my last minute. I hope you have as much fun as I did should you choose to visit.

Enjoy!