Lauren Conrad inspiration.

I now own two pairs of colored jeans – red and blue.  I’ve been looking for a pink pair but that is proving harder.  I’ve always worn very plain jeans so venturing into colored or patterned jeans is a little (a lot) tricky for me.  I saw this very casual outfit worn by Lauren Conrad [...]

My mission this month.

If you’re up for it, over the next two weeks I’m going to be getting rid of 100 things.  Things we don’t need or want, weigh us down.  If you’re joining the rules are simple.  Take two weeks and get rid of 100 items.  If you find it is more, great, if it’s less you [...]

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I start my Get Rid of 100 Things Project tomorrow.  I’ve already been brainstorming about what needs to go.  If you have too, great!  If it scares the crap out of you then give some thought to what your excuses are for not parting with something.  Here are my top three that I return to again [...]

coloroopsbox

In attempting to dump my frump, I changed my hair color this month.  I have been messing with my hair color since I was old enough to save my babysitting money for a bottle of Sun-In.  I could not leave well enough alone.  My ash blonde hair, also described by hair professionals as “dirty blonde” [...]

Bella Cucina cake pop and donut hole maker.  The easy way to make cake pops.

I am not much of a chef.  I have a limited number of items in my repertoire.  I do like to bake but even then if I can use a cake mix I will.  One of my favorite cook books is The Cake Doctor by Anne Byrn who doctors recipe using cake box ingredients. Honestly [...]

Img: Pinterest, via Make it Do

My kids love Rolos, so when I saw this easy Valentine’s day craft, I knew I had to try it.  Check this out from Make It Do (she’s got a couple other easy, cute ideas too – but this was my favorite. Trying this today! You’ll need: Red construction paper Black pipe cleaners Three rolls [...]

beachywaves

I have naturally wavy hair but I straighten it, mainly because the waves never really do what I want them to do and end up looking frizzy and out of control.  I’m sort of tired of the straight look at the moment – with winter upon us it seems especially drab.  I’ve seen a lot [...]