sorority chat saturday

Hey y'all,

I thought I would start a new series that could last until recruitment in the fall, a series that would discuss everything relating to joining and being in a sorority inculding staying connected as an alum. Since spring recruitment has already been underway, hundreds of new members are settling into new member classes and future bigs are planning their goodies. I know as being a big twice as well as working with other officers Big/Little week is sometimes the most stressful/fun times a member can have spoiling her future little.

Since I love Big/Little I thought I would post a few gift ideas for the next month since Big/Little week for most chapters should be coming up soon. Big/Little is handled differently by every greek organization and each chapter. My chapter has specified themes for each day but if your chapter does not think of themes yourself: your chapters colors/symbol/letters on one day, school supplies/tools one day, family theme another, relaxation day, etc.

Here are some ideas besides the typical painted canvas/letters/monogram:

A small storage dish with letters.
You could fill this with anything. Her favorite candy, emi jay style hairties, nail polish, bobby pins, etc.
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Similarly you could paint a mason jar with your symbol/letters/her monogram. Perfect for pencils for a study day or for a sorority themed day.
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Coasters! I love coasters and they are always needed from your dorm, to the house, to post-grad.
You could make a set with letters or her monogram.
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A corkboard.
I love the idea of adding in your animal/symbol to add some decor to the functionality. We all need a place for photos and reminders.
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Decorate a clipboard! It's a great addition to a study day basket and reminds members that it is studies first before fun.
It would be cute to attach encouraging notes/messages for your little about her studies or an invitation to study together after big/little week.
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Perfect for a Chi Omega, a lantern could be transformed to fit lots of sorority animals/symbols.
A neat way to capture the animal and great room decor for those living in the house.
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Candle Holders for a Relaxation Day gift. I know lots of organizations have the rose as their flower.
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A picture frame with red slippers that says "There's no place like (your greek organization)"
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Get ready for some more ideas next week! What was your favorite gift during big/little week?

Peace and Blessings,
jDl

My Obsession Monday:Father's Day Gift

Hey y'all,

I am incredibly excited to have over 50 followers now! I never thought I would have so many after re-starting my blog in May. Thank you so much for reading along on my random adventures. Currently this post-grad is still working retail, living with her parents and enjoying a day off. YAY!

So without further ado, I am currently obsessed with my gift to Dr. Dad. For Father's Day I had been asking my mother what my Daddy wanted and she said that there really wasn't anything he was asking for so I had to be creative. I was running around on Friday afternoon before work and at Marshall's I found three pairs of flats for me but no gift for Daddy. Therefore, it was into Michael's next door.

I decided to give my Daddy a "Dad's Favorite's Things" basket. The basket was on sale at Michael's so I started to think of things my Dad loves and found some wooden letters to spell out the word DAD as well.

Wooden Letters+Paint=perfection.

The Final Product.

Whoppers:Dad's Favorite Chocolate Candy
Spice Drops: Dad's Favorite Candy
Goldfish: Dad's Favorite Snack
Dunkin Doughnuts Coffee: Dad's Favorite Coffee
Caramel Cashew Trail Mix(Target): Best Snack EVER
DAD Letters
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*Ben & Jerry's Greek FroYo in Raspberry Chocolate Chunk. My Dad loves Raspberries and Ben &Jerry's so it was perfect and was in the freezer with a bow on it.

I thought this was the perfect gift for my Dad and he could grab the basket and take it to work as pick-me ups throughout the day.

What are you obsessed with this week?

Peace and Blessings,

jDl