Top 10 Trends I Pray Don’t Spill Over Into 2018

With every New Year comes a new trend…and with every new trend comes a new extreme. Unfortunately, 2017 came with a handful of dreadful, unnecessary, and even dangerous trends that are difficult for me to wrap my head around. Below you will find my top ten! Over-Plumping Lips: Lip injections, fine.  Not everyone is born…

My PSA for Christmas Baby Birthdays

Me on the first day of my birthday month: Also me on the first day of my birthday month: I would like the record to state… I LOVE CHRISTMAS. It is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love decorating for Christmas, I love Christmas cookies, I love Christmas lights, I love Christmas movies…

BEST GIFTS TO GIVE THAT ARE NOT ON THE REGISTRY

BEST GIFTS TO GIVE THAT ARE NOT ON THE REGISTRY Oh, wedding season….I am the QUEEN of waiting until the last minute to get a wedding gift for the lovely newlyweds. Depending on the guests, I find that most registries are sold through and the only things left are measuring cups, a fancy whisk, and…

how to pack for an extended vacation… in a carry on.

Crazy, I know. I had the AMAZING luxury of taking a three-week honeymoon to Europe. (Thanks Blaine for the time off, I promise to never do that again!) Packing for any trip seems overwhelming, but for three weeks, I had no idea where to start. My now-husband, when we started planning our trip, mentioned he…

Oh, the places you’ll go!

How many times in your life have you heard: “There is always a bigger plan.” “Life has a way of working itself out.” “You just have to be in the right place at the right time!” I never was one to believe that. My theory: You make your path in life, not the other way…

Put the ‘Happy’ Back in Happy Hour

My go to items to save me from a crappy morning after...because ain't nobody got time for that!  Drink Pure Wine's Wine Wands and Waves  The ULTIMATE lifesaver to keep enjoying that wine without all the crummy morning after side effects.  I swear by these products.  Wine is my FAVORITE! But I had to stop…

winter reads for a cozy fire

Winter time is here, meaning bookworms can finally take a break from working/studying and read as many books as they please.  Here are a few of my personal favorites if your stuck finding a good book! Me Before You I cried when I read this book. I cried when I watched the movie.  I cried…

Things Every Basic Girl Gets Excited About in the Fall

1. Pumpkins Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Beer, Pumpkin Candles, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Patches, Pumpkin Ice Cream, Pumpkin Pie. Need I say more? 2. Sweater Weather It’s time to break out the cozy sweaters and socks and sit by the fireplace (even if you have to pretend that it’s cold out like we do here in…