I recently discovered hand-knitted socks and thought that they would be so much fun to make. It’s actually pretty easy and I love creating something that I can wear. If you are familiar with knitting and want to give socks a try, I made instructions for using 9-inch circular needles based on Simply In Stitches‘ interpretation of The Unapologetic Knitter’s pattern.
DIY gifts are so much fun to make and they are extra special to the recipient because they were made with love. A few months ago, I showed you how to make wax string bracelets inspired by Pura Vida — this time I wanted to share a new style for Valentine’s Day. The fishtail braid style is so easy and it looks super pretty — perfect for your valentine.
Sleep is super important for our bodies to repair themselves and to keep us healthy mentally and physically. We spend over one-third of our lives sleeping so it makes sense to make your bedroom a stress-free place where you can relax and feel comfortable. Here are 5 things to remove from your bedroom today and my tips to get better sleep:
It’s time for my 2018 favorites! Most of these are things I’ve shared throughout the year, but I just love seeing these types of posts and sharing the things I’ve been loving. Here are my beauty and lifestyle favorites from 2018:
We have so many things in our homes and in our lives that are no longer bringing us joy or serving us. We hang on to these things because we are use to it, or we think that these things have some sort of value, but if you don’t love it there’s no point in hanging on to it. This is the perfect time to evaluate the things in your life and figure out what you really need and what you really love. Here are 17 things to get rid of this year and my tips for making intentional purchases.
I’ve had my Fitbit Versa Special Edition version since the end of July. It’s been just over 4 months and I wanted to update my initial review. When the Apple Watch Series 4 was released this September, I researched and debated getting it but ultimately decided to stick with the Fitbit. Here’s my updated Fitbit Versa review and the reasons why I didn’t switch to Apple Watch Series 4:
If you have curly hair, you know it can sometimes be a struggle to get your curls to do what you want. I have been on a slow journey to find a routine that would work for my hair to help prevent damage/breakage/frizz and to accentuate my natural curl pattern. This is my experience so far with the Curly Girl Method:
As the end of the year gets closer, I like to start planning for the new year — what goals I want to accomplish, things that I want to cut out from my life, and just overall improvements I want to make. It’s exciting to start fresh on the first of the year and know that you have a “clean slate”. Of course you can start a new goal at any time, but a new year definitely brings a special kind of motivation.
I discovered the new PopMinis from Popsockets recently and decided to try them out. I really like having a phone grip/stand for my phone and these ones are so cute. Here’s my PopSockets PopMini Review:
I’m so excited because the Neon Sand Liquid cases have finally been released for the iPhone 8 Plus. When I first saw these announced, I thought they looked so pretty. I love fun, bright colors and these cases have neon sand liquid inside. I ordered three of the four color options available for my iPhone 8 Plus. Here’s a review of my experience with the Neon Sand Liquid cases and a close up of the colors I bought (plus a link to $10 off):
Losing weight is challenging. It can be hard to get motivated and stay motivated once you set your goal to lose weight. It takes a lot of will power and discipline, and it doesn’t happen overnight. When I first lost 30 pounds in 3 months, I was super inspired. I had a vision of what losing the weight would look like for me and I was fired up to reach my goal. It’s amazing what you can do when you truly set your mind to do it.
If you’re looking for some gift inspiration for your bestie, look no further! These gifts are thoughtful, cute, fun and useful. Your best friend will love them and you will too!
We visited Donna Jean in San Diego for dinner — I was really excited to try it out since their menu is 100% vegan. I love it when restaurants have vegan options, but 100% vegan places are my favorite!
More and more people are working from home these days. Companies have become more flexible with remote work options, and there are more opportunities for creative and entrepreneurial work. However, if you work from home, you know that it can be challenging to stay motivated and organized at times. Here are my 7 tips for staying motivated and organized when working from home.