Parking Type	Terminal Location	Best For
Short-Term Parking	Terminal 1 & 2	Quick trips and short visits
Long-Term Parking	Terminal 2	Extended travel periods
Drop & Go	Both Terminals	Rapid passenger drop-off

Parking Option	Spaces	Shuttle/Walking Time	Best For
Express Red	8,000	5-minute shuttle	Quick terminal access
Holiday Blue	8,000	15-minute shuttle	Budget travelers
T2 Surface	270	5-minute walk	Short trips

Service Feature	Details
Location Coverage	Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Processing Time	Less than 5 minutes
Vehicle Security	24/7 monitored parking facility

Booking Type	Average Savings	Recommended For
Walk-up Parking	Standard Rates	Spontaneous Travel
Online Pre-booking	Up to 20% Discount	Planned Trips

Parking Location	Accessible Spaces	Proximity to Terminal
T1 Short Term Car Park B	30 spaces	Immediate terminal access
T2 Short Term Car Park	25 spaces	Direct terminal connection
Express Red Long Term	35 spaces	Free shuttle service

Hotel	Parking Type	Key Features	Shuttle Service
Crowne Plaza	Multi-story	Secure, covered parking	Direct terminal shuttle
Metro Hotel	Underground	Climate-controlled parking	Complimentary airport transfer
Clayton Hotel	Underground	24/7 monitored parking	Frequent shuttle service

Transportation Method	Average Cost	Travel Time
Dublin Bus	€7-€10	45-60 minutes
Airlink Express	€7-€12	30-40 minutes
Taxi	€25-€40	25-35 minutes

The Curtain Mistake I Made

Sep 2, 2017 /

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Let me tell you a little story about curtains.

“Happy Fall ya’ll” from September of 2014. This photo was the only “good” photo I could find of the curtains I am referring to below. Super simple. Spoiler: I already miss them.

On Friday night, a wild Friday night I will say, I opened the back door for Alfred to go out and caught a glimpse at the back side of our curtains. They were SO DIRTY! I think most of the dirt came from Alf on the door side, but on the other panel? It was Dwayne! He touches the curtain while he eats so it was crusted with old dried food. I try to open the curtain every time he’s in his chair to avoid this, but no one is perfect.

Gross.

I don’t have a before photo but please be grateful for that.

Since Mike was at home I used his height to help me pull the curtains off and I threw them in the wash.

I should note that I’ve done this before! When we got the curtains they came very smelly, think chemical smelly. I washed them, dried them (probably on low heat), and hung them up. They were also very creased when they arrived so the washing and drying really helped get them ready for hanging.

You probably see where this is going, but after I washed them I threw them in the dryer. I started the dryer on the normal setting without thinking about how 3 years ago I dried them on low heat.

They are ruined.

The back liner melted and unfortunately melted into itself.

I remember these being more expensive than they are now and I am very sad about it. I considered ordering the exact same curtain on amazon last night but changed my mind last minute when I saw that Target had very similar ones and was having a sale on home decor (15% off with LABORDAY). I used the handy “order pickup” at check out and picked them up this afternoon. I think they came out to $11.99 per panel. They are very similar to the ruined ones and very simple.

I brought them home, hung them up, and was confused. They weren’t the same, but they were.

I did some more digging and my original ones were 52″ wide! The new ones were only 42″ wide so with them both hung up I was 20″ short on fabric. It still covered the doors but it looked flat and not full.

Bummer.

I decided to live with it.

An updated photo from 2017 with new, a little darker, more creased, and smaller curtains.

And then I changed my mind.

I found THESE 52″ wide very similar curtains, again, at Target and rashly decided to order them for pick up. They came out to almost $18 a piece so I spent $12 more for wider curtains. Worth it. I think.

Soo many face palms in this process… I had already thrown away the packaging for the old ones and remember thinking, “I should leave these out incase something isn’t right with them, but they will just be sitting on top of the trash so it should be fine.” (Insert lots of LOLs here)

Mike cleaned out the fridge and threw away leftovers after I decided to live with it.

I changed my mind and then found myself cleaning old food off cardboard with soap and water so I could repackage up the wrong curtains to take them back.

A few other hiccups happened during the return/buying new process, but 25 minutes later I was leaving Target and heading home with these new beauties.

Another updated photo from 2017 (a few hours later) of the new, very similar curtains.

All this to say, thanks Target for making my life easier, harder, and some other feelings in between today. Also, if you’re hoping to buy new curtains because you ruined your old ones, make sure you check the width of the old curtain before you buy the most common width. It’ll save you a lot of time. And a trip to Target.

OR just don’t ruin your curtains by putting them in the dryer at medium heat.

Here’s to not letting Dwayne and Alfred dirty up these new ones like they did the old.

Happy Day!

Shop the curtains I referenced in this post below.

DIY Felt Letterboard

Dec 5, 2016 /

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I mentioned to my sister over the holiday weekend that I wanted a felt letterboard for Christmas (like the one below) but the ones I found online were too expensive for my non-existent decor budget.. So I made my own!

via Pinterest

Supplies:

deep frame (hobby lobby)
.125″ wooden dowels cut to size (menards)
hot glue
felt (1/2 yard)
white letters
gilmore girls (optional)

I started this with a completely different plan than what I have pictured here, but I bought the wrong size dowel for the way I thought I was going to do it. I also thought I’d only use half my felt, but I used every last bit. The lesson here is to be flexible when you’re creating off the cuff.

Start by cutting your dowels to the width of the inside of your frame. .125″ dowels are really thin so I simply scored the length and then broke it. Repeat 40-75ish times depending on the size of your frame.

Now you cut your felt to the length of the dowel and hot glue it. I wasn’t planning on wrapping each individual dowel, but that’s just how it worked out once I realized how tiny they were.

Order your letters! I got mine off amazon when they were on sale for $10. I found them other places for cheaper but the shipping cost was a deal breaker. Free shipping was worth it, but I had to wait 4 days for mine so this letterboard has been finished, waiting to be photographed for toooo long.

After all your dowels are wrapped in felt you can glue them into the frame. I was extra careful at the ends of mine because they are exposed in the final project, but if you’re using a different type of frame this step would be super quick. You want to make sure the dowels are snug so the letters can pop in and stay put.

Then you add your letters and hang it up! The space between the mirror and the letter board is reserved for something special and I can’t wait to show you! But for now it’s just a blank spot on the wall.

Oh and guess what? It cost me $40 and I could have saved more if I had bought a cheaper frame.

Is this something you think you could do on your own? I absolutely do! DIY is easy if you start small.. Plus you might end up saving a little money!

DIY Pallet Shelf

Nov 29, 2016 /

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Over thanksgiving break I was hopeful to do a few projects around the house. They were all decor type things or just general cleaning and organizing. Nothing major, just things that have been waiting and waiting and waiting their turn since Dwayne’s arrival (and before).

I actually started this project when I was 4 weeks pregnant, before all the nausea kicked in, so more than a year ago.

I found these two tiny pallets at my job two summers ago and knew they needed to come home with me. I’m only using one for this project.

So after they sat in my garage for a couple months, I sanded them and cleaned them up (while newly pregnant with Dwayne) and then I experienced morning sickness, pelvic pain, birth, recovery, nursing, working mom, etc. and hadn’t looked at them since. Until this weekend.

I started with a clean pallet, any size. I roughly sanded it to remove splinters and big chunks, but wanted it to look rustic.

Then I did one very thin coat of brown spray paint.

I let that settle and then I did two very thin coats of white spray paint. I didn’t have a specific method here. I actually kind of expected to have to sand the white to let the brown show through, but it ended up looking exactly like I wanted.

After one coat

After two coats

I love the way it turned out, especially since it was trial and error!

After it was all painted, I let it dry and then had Mike hang it on the wall for me.

Then I styled it real simply: some tiny jars, fall {fake} foliage, and some family photos!

I love seeing it styled next to the Christmas tree, but I think I’ll love it just as much without the tree. I’m so glad to get this project checked off my list.

Happy day!

Parking At Dublin Airport

Key Takeaways

Overview of Dublin Airport Parking Facilities

Terminal 1 Parking Options

Short Term Block A: Convenient Proximity

Short Term Block C: Spacious Parking Solution

T1 Drop & Go Service: Streamlined Airport Experience

Terminal 2 Car Park Solutions

Long-Term Parking at Dublin Airport

Express Red Long Term

Holiday Blue Long Term

T2 Surface Long Term

Drop & Go Premium Services

Short-Term Parking Rates and Fees

Hourly and Daily Rate Structure

Pre-booking Advantages

Accessibility and Reduced Mobility Parking

Online Booking and Reservation System

Discount Codes and Special Offers

Advance Booking Benefits

Park and Ride Services Near Dublin Airport

Security Features and Safety Measures

Advanced CCTV Surveillance

Round-the-Clock Staff Assistance

Hotel Parking Options

Shuttle Services and Terminal Connections

Alternative Transportation Options

Conclusion

FAQ

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What is the Drop & Go service?

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Our Home

The Curtain Mistake I Made

Shop the curtains I referenced in this post below.

DIY Felt Letterboard

DIY Pallet Shelf