I'm a bit obsessed with those cute creaseless hair ties that you see everywhere. I usually keep one on my wrist so that I can throw my hair into a ponytail at any given time. They make a nice addition to my afternoon workouts, too. I can take my hair down afterwards without the worry of annoying creases that come with ponytails. Plus, how cute are they? The problem is, they can be costly. I've seen them at local boutiques for as much as $2.50. Which is crazy, it's a hair tie and every girl knows, you need more than one hair tie. They looked easy enough to make, so I set out to make my own and save a little money in the process. Here is what you'll need: 5/8 inch foldover … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Build ‘Em Up: being confident in motherhood
It's time for another round of Build 'Em Up and today we're talking about being confident about the choices we make as parents. Link up with Kelly, Erin, Courtney and myself to share how you stand confident in the choices you make as a parent. Pinterest, Mexican Barbie, breastfeeding and bottle feeding, rear or front facing, just a few of the many topics I've seen argued over the past few months. It starts with (what should be) simple parenting choices and finds a way to spill over into every other facet of our lives. Is Matel making Barbie politically correct these days? Did some mean-spirited, over-achieving mother create a website designed to make other mothers feel inadequate? And … [Read more...]
monday morning brain dump
It's the last Monday of the school year!! How crazy is that? I found a mixed CD circa 2005 and played it on my way to run a few errands Saturday. Hello, Lil' John, Yin Yang Twins and Nelly. I surprised myself by knowing each and every single word to the songs. I'd like to request that those lyrics vacate the premises so I can actually remember what I need to do on a daily basis. How does that work? I don't watch too much television these days. I haven't skipped an episode of my Grey's Anatomy (how good was that finale?) or Heart of Dixie. Everyone has me itching to start Scandal, is it really good? I'll probably catch up on RHOC and start Scandal this summer. I need your best Disney … [Read more...]