July 2019

What You Should Watch Next and What You can Skip

We all know TV in the summertime can be really bad. There’s typically only reruns or dumb filler shows on prime time TV. This is good, though, because it allows us to catch up on the Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, and Hulu shows we want to watch. Which is exactly what I did this summer. I mentioned in this post what I was planning to watch this summer. Well, not all plans work out but sometimes that’s for the best. Here’s a breakdown of what I’ve watched, what I liked, what I didn’t, and what I didn’t get around to.

Seven on a Saturday- Bathroom Inspiration

Happy Saturday, friends! Do you remember when I gave our guest bathroom a little refresher? And then I decided to share a before of our master bath? Well, I haven’t done anything else to it; it looks exactly the same. I hit mental roadblocks when it come to home decor sometimes. Especially because I have champagne taste on a beer budget and really have to reel my ideas back in. And because we rent, I won’t make drastic changes like new lighting or wallpaper, but a girl can dream, right? Scroll through for some beautiful images and some incredible inspiration. Each photo is linked to it’s source.

A $6 Kitchen Refresh

Happy Friday! It’s almost the weekend, folks! This is equal parts good and bad for me. This is technically my last one before I report back to my day job of teaching. I am never ready to go back after summer break. I could seriously get used to the housewife life. 🙂
I’ve had a good summer, though, and have accomplished several tasks I had on my to-do list. One of them was to give my kitchen a refresh. With my creativity flowing after doing a rug switcheroo at my parents’ house, I started “shopping” my home and reorganizing. Then I got a notion to change the hardware on the cabinets and drawers. That google search lead to many unnecessary dollars potentially being spent, so I decided to really get creative in how I could change the existing knobs.

What I Actually Read This Summer

Back in early June I put together a list of books I had on my TBR (to be read) list for the summer. It was lofty for me, but I knew I wanted to get in as many books as I could before school started back. Well, sadly summer is coming to a close, and I wanted to see how my actual book reading held up to my TBR list.

The Tank Top You Need Now!

Ladies, I have hit the tank top lottery! It’s modest, lightweight, breathable, soft, and extremely versatile. And here’s the best part: it’s under $5!!! Yes, my friends, this tank top is from our beloved Walmart. I heard my girl Meghan talking about it on her Instastories, so I knew it had to be good. She has the best finds from Walmart, y’all. Anyway, she was showing the black one, so I went out and picked one up the next time I made a grocery run. I literally wore it two days in a row. (I washed it.) And on that second day I went back to the store and bought another black one (I know; don’t judge.) and a white one. They come in several color ways, but you all know how I tend to stick to neutrals.

Hair Tutorial Companion | How to Use a Curling Iron to Curl Your Hair

Yes, I’m still talking about this hair tutorial. But you people are the ones who asked for it. I’m just giving the people what they want. 🙂 In all seriousness, you were all so sweet to ask me for a hair tutorial, and I finally got it done over on Instagram. I saved it in my Highlights under “Hair”. So many of you have sent me pictures saying that you have tried it, and you all look fabulous!
I did come across some questions that I thought would be beneficial to address here so that everyone can use this post as a reference point. Sort of like a hair tutorial companion, if you will. I’ll link it in my Instagram bio so that it can be accessed any time. Thank you for all your questions, comments, and feedback. You made me feel like I wasn’t quite the fool I felt I was. Haha!

Seven on a Saturday- Seven Things I’m Obsessing Over

Happy Saturday! July already, y’all. This year is going by so quickly. Today I’m bringing you seven things I’ve been obsessing over lately. Most of them are just wishful thinking items or experiences, but I’m a dreamer, so it’s fun for me. Scroll through to see some of the things that I’m pretty crazy about right now.

Flex Your Freedom Beautycounter Sale Ideas

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th of July celebration. We kicked the day off with a birthday lunch for Paul’s grandmother. She turned 91 yesterday and enjoyed a delicious lunch and some time on the golf course with her boys. Then I went with some of the girls to see Aladdin, and it was great! Will Smith was a pretty fantastic Genie. Funny that most people spent their holiday out on the water or at the beach, and I spent mine in a dark theater. Ha! At least I didn’t get a sun burn.

If I had been out in the sun, I’d have totally needed my Countersun sunscreen from Beautycounter. And that’s why I wanted to put this post together. Today is the last day of the Flex Your Freedom sale where you get a free skin-care set if you spend $175 or more. I wanted to make it easy for you to get to the $175 mark, so I’ve put together several ideas that will help you to add some #betterbeauty into your routine.

Fruit Pizza Recipe

Need the perfect Fourth of July dessert? I’ve got one for you. It’s super simple, delicious, and totally customizable.

Currently Loving- June 2019

Hi, friends! Can you believe June is over? I’m not ready for July. I think I say that every year. I have so much fun in the summer and never want it to end. Thinking about going back to work after summer break makes me a little sad. I love this free schedule. I’ll have to make the most of July, but let’s recap June. It was a busy one!