We are less than two weeks in to Back to School Season and the after school activities are in full swing. Cheerleading (Oh yes, she came home with a Cheer Application!), homework, and school projects have already begun to consume our afternoons. As much as we love Summer, we love Back to School as well, … Read more
I love lip gloss. Like a lot. If you look in my bathroom drawer you will find more lip gloss than any other item. I like the way it feels, I like that I can use it on its own or over a darker color and I love all the colors! Unfortunately my pocket book doesn’t like to … Read more
Having just moved we have stuff EVERYWHERE. We have cleaned out a lot but when you are unpacking boxes and trying to put everything in a new place, it can be overwhelming – and expensive. So a few weeks ago walking through Target I noticed little plastic baskets (that were just over $3 a piece) … Read more
Around here we are always moving, creating, playing and getting dirty. While I try to share the fun super easy 5 minute ideas like this shaving cream and outdoor plastic fun, and the elaborate tutu bow-holder stuff, the reality is that my daughter, whom is 9, is probably 100x more creative than I am. She … Read more
Now that its getting closer to August, going back to school is on the brain. Before we moved, Charlotte would have been going back to elementary school as the grades run from K-5th, but in our new city, she is now out of elementary and on her way to Intermediate, which is 4th-6th. Technically my … Read more
This summer has been the summer of getting to know my kids all over again. Its been so refreshing with Charlotte home and having a child of 9 makes it easy to take Phoenyx out, play games, do arts and crafts, because she is like a mini adult and its wonderful. So lately under her … Read more
This weekend when Charlotte and I were out she wanted to buy some earrings. We recently discovered her ears are still pierced. Both of us thought they had closed up due to an infection she had gotten 4 years ago..turns out, nope. Of course now she wants earrings of all shapes and sizes. So like … Read more
Friday night we finally planted our indoor herbs and created our inside living spice and herb garden to help with fresh cooking! But I have to tell you that I hate these little informative spikes that go into planters. Yes, they do serve an important purpose but they are dirty and ugly. So a quick … Read more
Just about two weeks to the day, I moved into a new house. It’s so interesting to move. On one hand its like a new start, all these blank walls and empty hallways and new spaces to be creative in. On the other, its still a house, not a home. There are no memories and … Read more
I cannot believe July 4th is nearly here. And every year at this time we not only get to celebrate our country’s independence, but my husbands birthday which falls right before it on the 1st! As you can imagine its one long week of great food, fireworks, and Suprise Inside Firecracker cupcakes. Now I know I … Read more
As you all know I love makeup. And as you all also know, I am a Younique rep and have shared those 3d Fiber Lashes before that everyone loves! But Younique has a ton more makeup available than just those lashes, the least of which are blushes and pigments that can be used for eye … Read more
Firecracker “Surprise Inside” cupcakes that are perfect for July 4th! Cut into your cupcake to find a gorgeous star shape which bring your baking to a whole new level! I come from a really patriotic family. With my husband 3rd generation military and much of our family and friends serving, July 4th really brings out … Read more
This past week I was lucky enough to be sent a new Minnie in Paris book. Its beautiful, bright, and all things adorable, pink and cutesy! Obviously, I loved it. And as an inspiration of that book I decided to add to my ever growing hair bow holder DIY instructions with yet another one, a … Read more
This how to make a ribbon tutu tutorial is perfect for Halloween or costuming crafts. This no sew ribbon tutu DIY is perfect to use up any extra crafting ribbons you may have laying around or to quickly customize a skirt. Its also fun for play dress up for little girls! I have created a … Read more
Today Phoenyx was kinda being a pain. Everything was whine this and whine that and honestly, it was so expected from a kid that woke up at 6:30am. And while today is very nice outside, its overcast and the rain is heading our way slowly but surely. So I have been trying to do creative … Read more