Fashion Fridays

Tips for Dressing Formal👗👒👠

How was everyone's Valentine's day?  I hope you had a great time!  Are you ready for fashion Friday? We all have to dress up at some point in our lives, but it can be hard. Follow these four tips have a much better time when you are getting ready for something formal. 1. Lay it… Continue reading Tips for Dressing Formal👗👒👠

Fashion Fridays, Hair

Fashion Friday: Tips for Caring for Curly Hair

Sometimes my hair gets on my nerves, but I usually really appreciate it.  I have curly hair, and today I am sharing a few tips for caring for your curls and keeping the frizz and pouf away.  I hope you find them helpful!  Comment below to share any other advice you have about caring for… Continue reading Fashion Friday: Tips for Caring for Curly Hair

Fashion Fridays, Hair

Fashion Friday: Getting Organized, Part 2

Like I talked about last Friday, getting organized (and staying that way!) is very important.  Today for Fashion Friday, I am writing about how to organize accessories: earrings, hair things, and bracelets/necklaces  Your Earrings We love 'em, but we also tend to lose 'em.  Here are some tips on organizing your earrings.  And if you want… Continue reading Fashion Friday: Getting Organized, Part 2

Recipes

A Peek Back At My Christmas Baking…

I know this is late, but I really want to tell you about it.  This past Christmas season, I whipped up three batches of gingerbread dough and my mom made gingerbread houses from it.  It was my job to finish up the leftover dough by making gingerbread men!  I made around 200 cookies and had… Continue reading A Peek Back At My Christmas Baking…

Fashion Fridays

Fashion Friday: Getting Organized, Part 1

Organization is very important and can actually affect your overall styles.  When your clothes are neatly folded, they are less wrinkled.  When you have your things stacked in neat piles, you are more likely to know how many clothes you have and when you need to do the laundry.  Here are the steps to take… Continue reading Fashion Friday: Getting Organized, Part 1

Life Experiences, Recipes

Biscotti and Meringues

Whether you dunk them in hot chocolate or if you chomp on them as a snack, biscotti are so much fun.  A few days ago I made them for the second time.  I found the recipe in a cookbook called Desserts Around the World.  I found almost the same exact recipe here.  The only difference is I… Continue reading Biscotti and Meringues

Life Experiences

Guess What Came in the Mail…

I was totally surprised by the gift.  I opened the box and found fun, cute shoes to wear.  Thank you, Nee-Nee (grandma)! On Friday a box came in with 2 pairs of shoes.  One pair of sandals that had maps on them (perfect for Ch. A!), and a pair of warm, fuzzy boots!  I had… Continue reading Guess What Came in the Mail…

Uncategorized

Getting Inspiration for Writing

Have you ever had a writer's block?  Have you ever felt like you have absolutely no ideas for a blog post, paper, or story you have to write?  Here are a few fun, easy ways to gather inspiration.     1. Turn on the Music! For some reason, music gets my creativity going, and my… Continue reading Getting Inspiration for Writing

Fashion Fridays

3 Shirt Styles You’ll Love😍

Do you ever get tired of the same, blank, average t-shirt?  Well, I have some good news...  new sleeve style, shirt length, and patterns can bring some extra life to your outfits.  Comment below to tell me if you have any of these shirts or own another "special t-shirt".  Let's take a look!  Shirts with… Continue reading 3 Shirt Styles You’ll Love😍

Life Experiences

More Than Prizes and Honor

Last night I found out that I placed first locally in the Patriots Pen VFW writing contest.  I received a plaque, prize money, and even a proclamation from the mayor of my town.  But what left the largest impact on me were the people.  When I read my paper, I was trying to speak to… Continue reading More Than Prizes and Honor