Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Prep Redefined
The Preppy look is all over the place. Don't worry, you don't have to look like a school girl to get the look! Here are a few fun and easy outfit ideas to redefine the prep style!
What is your favorite look?
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Listen Up Ladies! It's YOU time!
Wow! I feel like I don't have any time for myself these days. Things are coming at me in all directions. I need a vacation from summer vacation!
It is so important for women to take care of themselves. I don't care if you are single, married, a mother, sister, or daughter you need to take time for you! Women sometimes think that they constantly need to put everyone first. I am guilty of the same thing. We fail to realize that if we don't take care of ourselves and what we need we won't be capable of doing anything for anyone else.
I have neglected my needs for the last couple months, and it has caught up with me. Realizing this I decided it was time to make a few changes. These changes will benefit everyone. Because I am going to take the time I need I will be better to help with others needs.
Here are a few tips and ideas to help you take time for you!
I hope you find some of these helpful and will take some time for you. I plan to start a regular feature on "You Time". This new regular post will help all of us ladies learn to relax and take time for ourselves. I bet once you start taking care of YOU there will be a big difference! Let me know how you plan to spend your YOU time!
You Time
Our schedules can be hectic, but that is no excuse for making time for yourself. Pick an hour a day or even a day out of the week for you time. Let your family, friends, spouse, or anyone else know that this time is for you. Period!Relax
Take your time to relax and revive yourself. Write in your journal, read a book, take a hot bath, give yourself a pedicure, or just sit and think! Take this time to do something that you enjoy. Put your phone on silent and stop checking your emails! These things can wait! The point of this is to just relax and gather your thoughts!Avoid Distractions
If you are in a a house filled with people or even one person that likes to have your undivided attention you might want to go somewhere else! Take a walk or go somewhere you enjoy. You can't gather your thoughts or have time to reflect on things when someone constantly disturbs you. This one is hard for me! I will explain to my youngest son (he's 8) that I am trying to relax or even work on a few things. He will be in and out of the room three times within twenty minutes. Locking the door doesn't really work that well either, because he will keep knocking! This is when you need to get away!Hold off on Work Related Chores
Take a break from work! This is only for an hour or a day you chose! Keep your email closed! Stop doing research, silence or turn off your phone, and stop thinking about work! I don't care if you work from home or are at a full time position. Just stop for a minute! Stay at home moms, you need to stop too! Raising your children is a full time job in itself! This is you time, so stop focusing on what to cook for dinner, what errands you need to run, and everything else! It can wait!Delegate Tasks and Chores
As women we think we need to take on full responsibility of everything that goes on in our household. Stop! If you have a spouse, children, or are living with someone else then it's time to delegate some of the day to day tasks! This will free up so much time and will give you peace of mind to know that not everything is resting on your shoulders! My oldest son is responsible for taking out the trash daily, dishes, and cleaning his mess! The youngest is responsible for daily recycling, checking the mail, and wiping down the table. They are both responsible for picking up after themselves and cleaning their own rooms. The dishes and trash alone save so much time throughout the week!
30 Day Photo Challenge: 3 and 4
Yesterday was a busy day and I didn't get a chance to post my Shadow picture. I am posting it now with today's challenge. Here is the shadow picture and my favorite color.
The shadow of the window through the blinds. It was rainy all day yesterday. This is the only shadow there was!
Most of you already know I am a fan of pink! Here is a quick shot of one of my favorite blankets with pink, black, gray, and white! Love the colors together!
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. We have some school shopping to do! Don't forget next weeks giveaway!
Friday, August 3, 2012
A Cute OOTD
I was on Polyvore again checking out a few new items and came across these cute finds. Here is a fun and chic outfit of the day.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
30 Day Photo Challenge : DayTwo : Outdoors
I snapped this picture from our back porch. It has been raining for the last few days, so I thought I would take this before the rain started again today.
I hope you are all having a wonderful Thursday! The weekend is almost here!!
On My Shoe List
We all know I love shoes! I adore wearing heels, but must admit I haven't worn them too much lately. I am almost 5'9 and wearing some of my favorite shoes makes me close to 6'1! That's tall! My husband is not a very tall man (5'9) so I always feel awkward wearing heels. He loves when I wear them and I guess it shouldn't matter so much! I guess this is something I am going to have to get over! Here are a few of my new shoe picks.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Upcoming Posts, reviews, giveaways, and more!
Things are finally starting to settle down a bit ( I hope). School will start back this month so I can get back to my work schedule. Summer vacation has been quite long, and I know both my boys are ready for a change! They are both looking forward to starting a new school year! I am looking forward to it as well (haha)!
I have several upcoming posts planned for you guys! I also have a few product reviews, makeup looks, ootd's, diy's, and giveaways coming soon! Don't forget to join in the 30 Day Photo Challenge! Just put a link to my blog in your post and leave me your link in my comments!
I hope everyone is having a great week so far. Today feels like a Monday to me! I'm ready for a nice day to relax and have some peace and quiet! Is there such a thing?
I have several upcoming posts planned for you guys! I also have a few product reviews, makeup looks, ootd's, diy's, and giveaways coming soon! Don't forget to join in the 30 Day Photo Challenge! Just put a link to my blog in your post and leave me your link in my comments!
I hope everyone is having a great week so far. Today feels like a Monday to me! I'm ready for a nice day to relax and have some peace and quiet! Is there such a thing?
30 Day Photo Challenge: Name
I decided to do this photo challenge because I love pictures! I thought this would be a fun addition to my blog! I will be back to my normal posts this week too! Things seem to be calming down a bit, so I might have time to get things back on track and in order.
Day one of the challenge is your name. Here is a picture of my name on a thirty-one bag.
I would love for you to join the photo challenge! Just post a link to my blog in your challenge post and we can link up! I would love to see your pictures! Happy Wednesday!
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