Summertime Sweety

At this point, we are in the thick of Cold and Flu season... I have had a cold for the past week, and I am soooo not loving this :P I thought I might put together a Cold and Flu Survival Kit for you all, so you can be more prepared than I was. Just a note... Keep in mind that I am not in any way shape or form a doctor and you should consult yours before taking anything, these are just my suggestions. You are gonna need a good Pain Reliever ! Having a headache, sore throat, or just being achy in general sucks... Trust me you will need it If you are all stuffed up with a cold a  Decongestant  will be a God send. It will give you a few minutes where you can get something done besides blowing your nose! Coughing your head off? Cough Drops , learn to love them. Personally I can't stand the things, but they work! You need to keep tabs on how high your temperature is going in case you need to go to the doctor or hospital, so keep a Thermometer handy. Tissues , and plenty of th

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of raw honey  3 tablespoons of water a few drops of essential oil (optional) Directions: Mix ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl. Slightly heat the mixture on low heat to dissolve the honey.  Add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture.  Transport into a small bottle that you can bring with you into the shower, and shampoo your hair as usual.

Cinnamon Goo Ingredients: 1/3 cup Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Cinnamon 4 tablespoons of Butter, melted Directions: Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture looks like wet sand. Set aside Vanilla Cake Ingredients: 12 tablespoons of Butter 1 cup Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Salt 2 cups All-purpose Flour 1 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in a microwave for 1½ to 2 minutes or until melted. Keep the butter warm—do not allow it to sit and cool off. Beat the eggs for about 2 minutes until light they are yellow and lightly foamy.  Increase the mixer speed  and pour the warm butter into the eggs slowly. Once the butter is added, reduce the mixer speed . With the mixer still running, add the milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix for 1 minute until well combined. Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Add to the batter and m

Once again, I am going to Pigeon Forge for my Birthday! But this time, I am going with my best friend! Aren't we just adorable?? :P I am done with the whole "Trips with the boyfriend" thing, and it's not that I don't like my boyfriend! I would just much rather shop and chill out with my best friend for a couple of nights in Pigeon forge :) So here are my suggestions... Toiletries This is pretty basic, standard stuff... Toothbrush Toothpaste Deodorant ( Yes it's cold, yes you still need it ) Hair   - Brush    - Widetooth Comb     - Hair styling products ( I don't use all these, just some options )        - Mousse         - Dry Shampoo         - Hair Spray         - Leave-in Conditioner    - Hair Straightener Body Lotion ( Combat that dry skin! ) Perfume Skincare products    - Cleanser   - Oil Blotting Sheets    - Makeup Remover Wipes    - Lotion    - Spot Treatment Eyes   - Contacts Case    - Solution   - Ex

This has been a month of quite a few firsts... I got my first job!! I am working at a daycare with kids ages 2-12 in the afternoons after school. I am really liking it, and I don't have to work weekends or Holidays so is is great! And then I got my second job... Back in the Summer I asked my cousin about having a job in his clothing store, and he told me that I could be a gift-wrapper closer to the Holidays. So I am doing that on Saturdays! I mean, I'm not complaining (much), I am making good money! But oh my gosh... I have been so tired! I started out the month making Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes for my Mommy's birthday! The next semi-interesting thing I did this month was go to my neighbor/sister(sort of) wedding! I was a Guest Book Person/Dress Fluffer and Holder/Unofficial Bridesmaid... In all reality I have absolutely no idea what I was! But it was a pretty wedding, and we had fun :) This was her getting her hair done... Her and her (now) husband dec

Same as last month, I am having trouble with me "What I Did This Moth" post. So we are gonna switch it up again! You get a Homemade Beauty post today, and I will have the other up on Wednesday! Thanks for understanding, Love you all!! Ingredients: 1 cup Rosewater 1 cup Coconut Milk Directions: Add the Rosewater and Coconut Milk to a warm bath. Get in and hang out for at least 30 minutes. It will relax and relieve stress! Want an added bonus? Sprinkle in some Rose petals and light a few lavender candles! You will be so relaxed you can't move ;)

Moisturizing Pumpkin Hair Mask What you need: 2 cups pureed pumpkin 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon yogurt Directions: Blend the yogurt with the pumpkin puree.  Add the coconut oil and honey. Make sure the mixture is smooth!  Apply the mixture to damp hair and cover with a plastic shower cap. Let sit for 15 minutes.  Wash out with your regular shampoo and conditioner and style as normal. blog.justfab.com

1. What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Probably cornbread, my Memaw's cornbread is the best thing ever :) 2. What is your favorite Thanksgiving dessert? I love Pumpkin things, just not pumpkin pie... oh! And apple pie! 3. Do you like just the turkey, just the sides, or both? Both, you definitely need both! 4. What does your ideal Thanksgiving outfit look like? Maybe this? 5. What is your best Thanksgiving memory? My papa always asking "What is everyone thankful for?" every year :) 6. How many words can you make out of "GOBBLE"? Bog Lobe Go I'm not good at this... 7. Least favorite Thanksgiving dish? Green Beans ... :P 8. Do you have any quirky Thanksgiving family traditions? Sometimes we sing :) My Papa leads singing at our church, so we sing at everything :) 9. Where do you and your family usually celebrate Thanksgiving? It used to be at my grandparents house, now it is at mine 10. What are you most thankful for?

Usually on Thanks giving I end up wearing a t-shirt and jeans because I have been cooking all day, and because it is just my family! I mean who am I trying to impress! ;) But this year I want it to be different! I want the world to change for the better and to... wait, no no that is a different speech ;) I want to look cute this year, is that to much to ask?? I found all of these pictures on Pinterest. If you would like to see more like them (or just really want to be nice!) you can click here to go follow me! Dressy So if you have to go out somewhere with your family, or are required to dress up (more that normal at least) then I thought this would be a good outfit for you! A basic white scoop or v-neck T-shirt, a dark blue pleated skirt with a brown belt around your waist, and matching brown cutout flats. The huge tote bag and sunglasses are most definitely optional! You are dressed up more than you normally would be, but still keeping it kind of casual with f

Ingredients: 1 Egg Yolk 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice Directions: Mix together the Egg Yolk and Lemon Juice Apply to your face. Let sit 15 minutes, it will feel tight! Rinse and repeat as often as needed!

Ingredients: Caramel Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup  whole milk  (or heavy cream or half-and-half,  just don't use skim or 1% milk) Caramel Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick ) butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-3 cups powdered sugar, sifted A pinch of salt, as needed Directions: Caramel Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.  In a separate medium bowl, beat the butter and sugars together at medium-high speed until light and fluffy,  about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined.  Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until no flour remains, scraping down the sides of the bowl as need

I know I don't normally do posts like this, but I was in a wedding this weekend and it has gotten me in a wedding planning kind of mood ;) When I get married someday I would love to have somebody do this for me, and if I am ever a maid of honor I would definitely want to do this for someone! I will put in a printable version at the end! Some of this stuff might seem kind of pointless, but it is better to have it that not to! Also, if it is possible to get mini, travel, or sample sizes of any of this then go for it! I leaves more room for everything else! Spills and Mishaps Extra earring backs Mini Sewing Kit, what if someone steps on your dress?? Whip out the sewing kit! Safety Pins Scotch Tape Spot remover (Tide pen) Tissues, teary eyes and runny noses ;) Tampons/Pads, nooooo surprises... Super glue Fabric Tape Chalk, in case you happen to spill something on the dress... cover it up with chalk! Lint Roller Q-Tips Scissors Wet-Ones Lighter, cand