Unpopluar Opinion | Music

Hey!

Let's play a game of sorts 😊

I absolutely love the game people are sharing all over Instagram asking what your unpopular opinions are.

Why not share them on here too?

Today I am narrowing it down to music.

I'm here today to confess that I love Creed and Nickelback!

I don't care if it is uncool to like them.

I love their music!

I know that one of the main problems so many have with each of the bands is that the songs mostly sound the same.

Personally, I kind of like that.

I love that the lead vocals are so distinct that you know it is Creed or Nickelback after the first line of a song.

I really feel like so many people dislike them just because the internet tells them to 😕

Another music confession...I don't like Beyonce.

I don't mind Destiny's Child, but I just can't get into her solo music.

Another one that I feel like some people like her just because the internet tells them too 😕

I like grunge rock, but my heart will always be with the hair bands of the late 80's and early 90's.

I mean who can resist belting out the lyrics to a hair band ballad or stadium anthem?!

One last one for today....I liked the women of country in the 90's way more than the ones today.

Give me Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Reba, and Trisha Yearwood any day over what I hear on the radio today.

The one exception to that is Carrie Underwood.

She is absolutely amazing in every way :)

Now it is your turn!

I want to hear what band or artist is popular or unpopular that you disagree with?

Do you agree with my thoughts?

What theme should I do next time?

XOXO ~ Vanessa

30 Day Song Challenge

When an Instagram friend shared this challenge at the beginning of April I knew I had join the fun!

Every day for the entire month I shared a song (or three ;) that I felt fit the prompt on my Instastories.

I wanted a more permanent place for them, so I decided to do a recap of all those songs here.

I would love to hear if you know the artists or songs I have picked and what you would have picked for yourself.

Interested in participating in the 30-Day Song Challenge?

Just grab this image and start sharing!

Your 30 days can start whenever you feel like it!

Let's listen to what I chose :)

Day 1 - A song you like with a color in the title

I Saw Red - Warrant

Day 2 - A song you like with a number in the title

45 - Shinedown

Day 3 - A song that reminds you of summertime

Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

Day 4 - A song that reminds you of someone you'd rather forget

Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

 

Day 5 - A song that needs to played loud

Cowboy - Kid Rock

Day 6 - A song that makes you want to dance

Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Day 7 - A song to drive to

Cruise - Florida Georgia Line & Nelly

Day 8 - A song about drugs or alcohol

Follow Me - Uncle Kracker

Drink You Away - Justin Timberlake

Day 9 - A song that makes you happy

You Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC

Day 10 - A song that makes you sad

It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker

Day 11 - A song you never get tired of

God Bless The USA - Lee Greenwood

Day 12 - A song from your preteen years

Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard

Love Shack - B52's

Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi

Day 13 - A song you like from the 70's

Simple Man - Lynard Skynard

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Lean On Me - Bill Withers

Day 14 - A song you'd love to be played at your wedding

Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles

This was the last song of the night at our wedding :)

Day 15 - A song you like that is a cover by another artist

Cats in the Cradle - Ugly Kid Joe

Day 16 - A song that's a classic favorite

One Fine Day - The Chiffons

Day 17 - A song you'd sing a duet with someone on karaoke

Picture - Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow

Day 18 - A song from the year you were born

You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton John

Day 19 - A song that makes you think about life

The House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert

Day 20 - A song that has many meanings to you

Love of a Lifetime - FireHouse

Day 21 - A song you like with a person's name in the title

Johnny and June - Heidi Newfield

Day 22 - A song that moves you forward

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

Day 23 - A song you think everybody should listen to

Good Time - Niko Moon

Day 24 - A song by a band that you wish were still together

Let It Be - The Beatles

Day 25 - A song you like by an artist no longer living

Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

Day 26 - A song that makes you want to fall in love

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Day 27 - A song that breaks your heart

Someone Like You - Adele

Day 28 - A song by an artist whose voice you love

Makin' Me Look Good Again - Drake White

Day 29 - A song you remember from your childhood

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

Walk Like an Egyptian - The Bangles

Day 30 - A song that reminds you of yourself

I Don't Want To Be - Gavin DeGraw

Do you agree with any of my song choices?

What would you pick?

Let me know in the comments below, or share the challenge on Instagram and tag me in your answers :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

XOXO ~ Vanessa

Gangsta's Paradise #momlife #thuglife

Linking up with Erika, Narci & Andrea for...

Happy Friday!

I am so ready to get this weekend started!

But first, let's recap some of our favorite moments from the past week :)

On Monday I recapped our weekend of fun!

Despite the rain, we had so much fun with some of our favorite people :)

We started the first week of me working from home a little rough (pink eye, etc.), but I think we are doing pretty well now.

I have been printing out different worksheets each day for X to do while I get some work done.

He actually really likes them! (Fingers crossed that continues all summer!)

Now I am definitely not a teacher (I don't know how you teachers do it!), but I am pretty proud of myself and X because I taught him how to tell time this week!

That was definitely a favorite moment for both of us!

We had team pictures last week and the package I ordered came with a text of your child as well.

I got it earlier this week :)

#favoritebaseballplayer

On Wednesday I joined Shay & Erika and talked about how we plan our summer vacations.

Speaking of vacations...I leave in 7 days!!!

I can't wait!

I also got some much needed time with my favorite stylist and friend on Wednesday!

 I picked up our mail this week and when I looked at the return label I thought it was ghost mail.

Yes, my dad and step mom are Mr. & Mrs. Cook.

And so are my brother and SIL (who this is from).

But when I saw it I immediately thought of my grandparents :)

I miss them every day.

In non sappy news, I showed up at our house to pack and move more stuff (it is never ending!) and I came upon this in our backyard...

There was at least two deer just chillin' while they ate our grass :)

I am definitely not an animal lover, but deer are my favorite!

Praying that the remodeling process doesn't scare them away.

 This right here is something we all need to do a little more of in my opinion ;)

For the past week I have been going to Barre classes again, so when I saw this I couldn't help but laugh!

#truth

The other day some friends and I were talking and it came up that I like a little "ghetto" style.

Sorry if I offend you with that term, but that is what I call it.

Anyways....my friend Ashley saw this on Facebook and of course had to tag me it!

Absolutely!

You better believe the 90's hip hop gets turned up in my car and I have a slight lean while I am driving ;) lol!

Anyone else become a gangsta when their kids aren't in the car?

And on that note I am going to leave you with a few oldies but goodies to start your weekend!

Music & Style Days 16-31

Today I am bringing you the second half of my outfits from the #momsrockmaystyle challenge that Shelly @ The Queen In Between hosted!

Day 16 - Angel in Blue Jeans/Train

Universal Thread Tee

Articles of Society Skinny Jeans - Same brand

Day 17 - Baby Blue/George Strait

Time & Tru Hat - $2-3 In Store Only

Day 18 - Gone Green/Brad Paisley

Stitch Fix Top - Similar style

White Dress Pants - Similar

Target Sandals (Old) - Similar color

Day 19 - My Adidas/Run D.M.C.

Nike Free Run Shoes

Day 20 - Dress You Up/Madonna

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Day 21 - We Bleed Maroon/Granger Smith

Express Soho Top - Same brand

Loft Dress Pants

Day 22 - Ebony & Ivory/Paul McCartney

Target Top - Similar

Black Capri Dress Pants - Similar

Nickel & Suede Earrings

Day 23 - Blue Ain't Your Color/Keith Urban

Denim Jacket - Same brand

Target Dress

Target Sandals - Vince Camuto option on sale for under $60!

Day 24 - Leather & Lace/Fleetwood Mac

Stitch Fix Top - Similar

Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

Aerosoles Booties - Similar

Day 25 - Barefoot Blue Jean Night/Jake Owen

 Universal Thread Tee
American Eagle Denim Shorts
Sketchers

Day 26 - Cheap Sunglasses/ZZ Top

Old Navy Dress

Sunglasses - Similar

Day 27 - T-Shirt/Thomas Rhett

Life is Good Tee

Day 28 - Indigo/Peter Gabriel

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Day 29 - A Whiter Shade of Pale/Procol Harum

Old Navy Tee (old) - Similar

American Eagle Shorts (old) - Same brand

Target Sandals - Similar Color

Amazon Bag

Day 30 - Little Black Dress/Old Dominion

Universal Thread tank

Kohl's Shorts (old) - Similar

Nike Free Run Shoes

Garmin Fitness Band

Hat - Please note that I am not a Giants fan....just the team I coach in T-ball.

GO CLEVELAND INDIANS!!!!

I couldn't find this song by Old Dominion anywhere...so here is Chris Young :)

Day 31 - Touch of Grey/Grateful Dead

Free Tee from The Kidnap movie swag - Similar

Articles of Society Skinny Jeans - Same brand

Linking up with The Blended Blog today :)

Music & Style Part 1

This month I decided to join Shelly over at The Queen In Between for a super fun style challenge.

I loved the idea of the style prompts being names of songs!

And it really has got me to wear what I own!

Day 1 - Back In Black/ACDC

 Dress from Stitch Fix a few years ago  - Similar style @ Target & Nordstrom

Aerosoles Booties (super old from TJ Maxx) - Similar style @ Nordstrom

Day 2 - Brown Sugar/Rolling Stones

Lularoe top and leggings

BP Booties - Similar Style @ Zappos

Day 3 - Purple Rain/Prince

Denim Jacket - Same brand @ Zappos & Nordstrom

Target Booties (sold out) - Original Vince Camuto Booties

Dress (super old -JCP)

Day 4 - Blue Jeans/Jessie Decker

Universal Thread White Tee

Old Navy Chambray Pants - cropped version here

Target Booties

Day 5 - Mellow Yellow/Donovan

I didn't participate this day because I have absolutely NOTHING in my closet that is yellow.

Day 6 - Black Betty/Ram Jam

This fell on a SUPER casual Sunday at our house.

Day 7 - Gold Digger/Kanye West

Universal Thread Gold Tee

Vigoss White Skinny Jeans - Same brand & Old Navy

DSW Cognac Booties - Similar

Straw Bag

Day 8 - Black or White/Michael Jackson

Denim Jacket

Target Striped Tee (old) - Similar

White Pants (old) - Similar @ Nordstrom

Target Sandals old) 

Day 9 - Pink/Aerosmith

Gap Khaki Pants (old) - Same brand

Old Navy Pink Button down (old) - Similar @ Target

Target Floral Scarf (old) - Similar

Target Booties

Day 10 - Orange Crush/R.E.M.

Denim Jacket

Joe Fresh Tee (old - JCP) - Similar @ JCP

Earrings (Nordstrom) - Similar @ Nordstrom

Altard State Necklace

Sunglasses (Target) - Similar

Day 11 - True Colors/Cyndi Lauper

Camo Jacket (TJ Maxx) - Similar @ The Buckle

Universal Thread Black Tank

Articles of Society Black Skinny Jeans - Same brand

DSW Cognac Booties

Nickel & Suede Earrings

Crossbody Bag (Target) - Similar

Sunglasses (Target) - Similar

Necklaces (Altard State) 

Day 12 - Snapback/Old Dominion

AC DC Hat (Target) - Available on Ebay

Sunglasses (Target)

Old Navy Gray Tee (old)

Combined Day 13 & Day 14 - Red, Red, Wine/UB 40 and Pearl Necklace/ZZ Top

Pearl Necklace (Premier Jewelry- old) - Similar @ Target

Stitch Fix Red Top - Similar @ Nordstrom

Pinstriped pants (old) - Similar @ H&M

Aerosoles Black Booties (old)

Day 15 - Stilettos/Kelsea Ballerini

I realized when this prompt showed up that I don't actually own any stilettos :/
But I do own quite heels in other styles, and wear them just about every single day to work.
#flatsreallyarentmything

That is it for the first 15 days!
Make sure you come back to check out the rest of the month, or follow along @xtremelyv or #momsrockmaystyle :)

Linked up with The Blended Blog today :)