Summertime Sweety

Hey Bloggy Babies! What are you up to today? I am cleaning and getting ready to go to my boyfriends house this evening! :) Now if you are like me you still have no idea what to wear or what kind of makeup you want to do or anything! ahhhhh! :-/ So here are a few ideas from some of my favorite Youtube-ers Wach, Like, Subscribe, Enjoy! Makeup Ideas: Sparkly Makeup -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJLGZSmz_r4 Bold Lips -  http://www.youtube.com/sweetbeautyx Outfit Ideas: http://www.youtube.com/meghanrosette http://www.youtube.com/Rubenesquex3 http://www.youtube.com/Makeupbypaigexo Party Outfits -  http://www.youtube.com/BeautyLiciousInsider Makeup AND Outfit: http://www.youtube.com/MakeupByTiffanyD Flirty Outfits and Glittery Eyes -  http://www.youtube.com/StilaBabe09 http://www.youtube.com/InLOVEwithGlamour Nails: Black and White -  http://www.youtube.com/sugarplumjerri White and Gold -  http://www.you...

This is the first of a new series called the "Summer Essentials"!  Enjoy! :) So... when you are going somewhere on vacation you can't just carry all of your makeup around in your hands, I mean who does that! We've got to pack in style! I found quite a few different makeup bag, case, and organizer options, and most are at relatively cheap prices! Check them out and find the one that is perfect for you!! :) 1. This is a small sequined cloth bag with a zipper top. Cloth is less structured and is more apt to absorb spills, but you can also just toss it into the washing machine when it gets dirty.  This would be a bag I would stick into my purse for the day or for an overnight trip. It's dimensions are   7" High x 10" Wide x 2" Deep It comes in Blue and White, Black and White, and Pink and Black. $5.80 at  www.forever21.com/beauty_acc 2. This is a larger striped cosmetic bag with a handle, the top zips around to fli...

Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake So I made this recipe for my dad's Birthday and everyone absolutely loved it! Thought you might want to try it, Good Luck! :) Ingredients Oreo Cookie Crust Ingredients: 1 cup finely-crumbled Oreo cookies 2 Tbsp. melted butter Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ingredients: 16 oz. (2 bricks) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Chocolate Ganache Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 3 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar (or more) Topping: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, crumbled Method To Make The Oreo Cookie Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the finely-crumbled Oreo cookies and melted butter until blended. Press the mixture into your mini cheesecake pan (or other baking pan) in your desired thickness, press until flat, then bake for 5 ...

I made these the other night for my family, they were a huge hit! :) Mini (no yeast) Cinnamon Buns 1-8oz tube crescent roll dough 2 Tbsp butter, melted cinnamon brown sugar Preheat oven to 350F degrees (or whatever your tube of crescent roll instructs). Spray 16 tins of a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. Flour your counter surface to prevent sticking, roll out half of the dough (4 triangles) and close the seams together by pinching. Flip over and pinch those seams together as well. Smooth out the seams with a rolling pin OR cover the dough with parchment paper and roll over with a glass cup. You want the dough to be totally smooth and 1/4″ thick. Brush with 1 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Use as much or as little as you prefer. Roll into a log and cut into 8 equal buns. Repeat steps 2-4 with the other half of the crescent roll dough.  Place 16 buns into the prepared muffin tins. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the b...

So you are heading off to your families house for Christmas, but there is one problem... they live in Timbuktu. Here are a few packing tips and space savers to make that long journey to Timbuktu, a little easier :) Christmas Gifts : Depending on what the gift is, you may save quit a bit of money by  shipping your presents by UPS versus taking them  along for the plane ride. You could also order gifts online and have them shipped directly to your destination. Just remember to let your family or friends know that a package is coming and NO peeking is allowed. Wrapped Packages : Since airport security officials need to inspect all items, your hard work of wrapping each gift in the prettiest bows and paper might be destroyed if you attempt to take them with you. An  alternative  is to opt to wrap the gifts after you arrive at your destination, or wrap them beforehand and ship them instead. Bulky Clothes : If you're traveling to colder climates, you're going...

Ok, I just felt the need to brag a little bit. Do you see this? This right here?I made this lunch for my little brother to take to school on Halloween! Isn't it cute! He looooved it... and so did his friends :) Now I know, I know, I'm a little (lot) late getting it up, but I just found it and it was to cute not to post :) I made him: A peanut butter sandwich (folded in half like he likes them) An apple slice apple monster (Teeth: cut up pieces of straw) (Eyes:  mini marshmallows on toothpicks with peanut butter dots) A Jack-O-Lantern Cookie (Rainbow sugar cookie, face made with Nutella) Chocolate covered pretzels and a Chocolate spider and... Carrots . .. ... Pretty Awesome right? I thought so :) 

I just felt the need to show you what I bought for everyone in my life for Christmas... It is as follows: Mom: From  www.etsy.com From  www.amazon.com (She is a nurse, I thought it would be fun to scare people with while she is working ;) Dad: From www.ebay.com   From  www.etsy.com (I got it in Light Carolina Blue and White. Hardcore Carolina Tar Heels Fans right here! :) Mom & Dad (together): I bought them a black picture frame from T.J.Maxx , I am putting a poem I wrote for them in it. It is called a "Did You Ever Imagine" Poem and it talks about me growing up. Their Christmas card is a letter of gratitude I wrote to them. We had a project for school about our family and those two things started out assignments, but they made me think, so I decided to give them to them as gifts :) Little Brother (8 years old): From  www.amazon.com (For those of you who don't know what skylanders are... I don't really know either...

1. What Product that makes you feel like a million bucks? My Foundation Routine 2. What is your Skincare Secret? Wash your face every night!! 3. What is your Haircare Secret? Part your hair before you go to bed so you will have less trouble fixing it in the morning 4. What is your Biggest Diet Rule? Don't Diet... Just eat healthy and exercise :) 5. Do you have any Workout Tips? Try to get on a schedule, and do something that you enjoy doing 6. Which Perfume is your secret weapon? Butterfly flower from Bath and Body Works ! So sad it's discontinued... :'(  7. What is your Clothing Item that turns heads? A strapless high-low dress with a tribal print 8. What is your Most Treasured piece of Jewelry? My Best Friend (now boyfriend ;) gave them to me for Christmas a few years ago :) I wear them almost everyday <3 9. Who is your Style Crush? Everyone on Tumblr... 10. Something you don't know about me? I am addicted to anything...

Ok... This is my new favorite go to fall/winter recipe! They are a huge hit wherever you take them! :) A pple Spice Cupcakes makes 18 cupcakes 2 eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk  (I used almond milk) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda   1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 small apples, chopped into fine pieces  (about 1.5 cups) Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line muffin pan with baking cups. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, sugars, milk, and vanilla until completely smooth.  Set aside.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Slowly add the wet ingredients and stir until JUST combined.  Do not overmix. Slowly mix in the apples. Fill each baking cup about 2/3 full and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toot...

1. Do you start your Christmas shopping on Black Friday or wait until the last minute?
 Last year I went Black Friday shopping but I didn't get to go this year :( I did do most of my Christmas shopping on Black Friday last year, this year most of it has been online. 2. If you could be in any Christmas movie what would it be?
 Polar Express! Who wouldn't want to go to the North Pole and meet Santa!! :D 3. Which do you like better: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
 Eve :) On Christmas Eve you still are in the Christmas spirit with anticipation for the next morning 4. When does your family put up your Christmas tree and who decorates it? 
 Usually we put it up the weekend after Thanksgiving and then we all decorate it as a family, but this year we had to put it up early because we were busy the next two weekends 5. White lights or colored lights?
 White 6. Are you guilty of peeking at your presents or do you like the surprise?
 Surprise! 7. Would you rather live i...

So we have all had that moment where the zipper on your jeans break, or the back of your earring falls, off but of course you have nothing to fix this problem, so what do you do? I have created my very own emergency kit that covers all of the things I could think of that I would need! Here is the little bag I fit it all in... Safety Pins in case a strap breaks Earring Backs in case you lose one Small Hairbands/Rubber Bands Bobby Pins I pack them like this in this little bag for easy access An extra contact in case one falls out or rips (If applicable) Oil Blotting Sheets Once again, easy access A few dollers Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil, any legal over the counter pain reliever  Band-aids for cuts and Blisters A pad or tampon in case of a "surprise" Chapstick or Lipgloss A nail file and a small bottle of clear fingernail polish for a quick fix on cuts or nails Hair-b...