Oct 202016
 

You know it’s fall when you see PSL hashtags start to pop up on Instagram.  And today I’m sharing a recipe for a homemade pumpkin spice latte scrub so you can smell as yummy as the favorite fall drink.

This Pumpkin Spice Latte Scrub is perfect for fall

A lot of years ago I worked for a local video store in my home town.  The town was very small so many businesses did double duty, offering up multiple shopping options.  The video store was no different, carving out part of the space to and installing tanning beds. Continue reading »

May 262016
 

Bubbles is very into “fashion”.  She loves going shopping with me to help pick out her own clothes, and she will frequently return from her room wearing something completely different than what she wore going in.

kidpik subscription box - fashion for girls!

So she was very excited when we were offered the opportunity to review a kidpik subscription box.  The kidpik subscription boxes are filled with 5-7 girls fashion items that are sent directly to your door.  You might receive shoes, accessories, pants, shorts, tops, dresses, jeans or more. Continue reading »

Dec 052015
 

While my daily ‘uniform’ these days mostly consists of jeans and a t-shirt, I do still love fashion.  When I worked in a corporate office, I loved picking out suits and cute shoes, and finding the perfect accessories.

Whether you’re buying for a true fashionista or “fashionista lite” like myself, I’m sure there’s a gift below that they would love to have!  Some of the products below were provided and the post may include affiliate links.

Duri Nail Polish

Last Minute Fashionista Gifts: Duri Cosmetics Revel in Luxury Nail Polish Collection

Nail polish is one of my favorite accessories.  It’s the most inexpensive way I know to change up my look and stay on trend each season.  The Revel in Luxury collection from Duri Cosmetics has pretty new shades for winter.  Some of my favorites include Posh, Oh My Stars, and Paint the Town. Continue reading »

Nov 042015
 

Before having a baby, I had a purse that was just that: a purse. It had grown-up purse things in it, like keys, a wallet, my phone, gum, a brush, makeup, and other random things. After baby, though, I didn’t have a purse, I had a diaper bag and it was filled with much, much different stuff.

5 kid essentials you need for your mom bag!

Bubbles is (thankfully) out of the diaper stage now so the diaper bag has been mostly retired. But the purse I have now is not a whole lot smaller than my diaper bag was. I call it my “Mom Bag” and I keep it packed with kid essentials everyone should have before they leave the house. Continue reading »

Oct 022015
 

My sister-in-law Abby gave birth to my nephew Jayce a week ago, and let me tell you – she looks great!  Way better than I remember looking – and feeling – after giving birth, myself.  It took quite awhile after Bubbles was born until I felt like wearing anything other than yoga pants and a t-shirt.

Tips on how to look and feel glam after baby is born!

Giving yourself a little TLC is important, though, and getting out of those yoga pants can go a long way towards making you feel better, too.  So here are a few tips to help you look and feel glam after giving birth. Continue reading »