I have never been a denim jeans type of girl. My body type has always been very athletic: my thighs are muscular and bigger than my waist. If I got a size jean that would fit my waist, they rarely ever fit over my thighs and if I got a pair that fit my thighs, they never fit my waist.…
The Traveler’s Guide To Surviving A Bad Hotel
I started traveling when I was barely 21 years old. So now that I’m 29, I am practically a seasoned professional at traveling. At first, I didn’t really care what hotel I stayed in. It was a dream come true to be 21 years old, traveling the world. Of course I wouldn’t like to stay in a bug-infested hotel but…
How I Got 12+ Fall Outfits From Forever 21 For $150
Fall has to be my favorite time of year. I love the fashion, the changing of colors, and the family traditions. I admit, I go a little wild n’ out for Fall and my drastic change in wardrobe is no exception. With that being said, I am a momma on a budget. I have a family to feed and bills…
How to Save a Child’s Life With CPR
This post is sponsored by FOX and SheKnows Media. Last week I was fortunate enough to go to a screening event for 9-1-1 and The Resident with FOX. I’m not fully caught up on Season 1 of 9-1-1, but they have a 2-night premiere event on a September 23rd and 24th at 9/8c. After that, 9-1-1 will be every MONDAY at 9/8c. Monday…
The Beginners Guide to Buying Your First Home
As our little family grows and we plan to make it grow a little more, we’ve decided we need more living space. So we’ve started looking for our first home to buy. Super exciting, right?! I agree…but it’s also super terrifying. I feel like your first home is a huge decision and a huge commitment. Not only do we need…
5 Must-Have Purses at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale
I’m currently on a mission to transition from the bulky diaper bag I’ve been lugging around to a cute, smaller purse that I can actually be proud of wearing out. So of course I’m gonna take advantage of the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale. My current diaper bag is amazing… it’s a Lug bag that can transition from a handbag, to…
Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2018
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is always my favorite. I work hard for my money so I love finding great deals on quality clothes, shoes, purses, etc and finding savings wherever I can. Here are a few of my pics from the Half-Yearly Sale at Nordies. Athletic Wear Ivy Sports Bra: $21.60 40% Off Adidas Edge Lux Running Shoe: $79.99 5%Off…
5 Things I’m Loving This Week: March 18 – 24
1. It rained in California this week. So when it rains in California, we all bust out the super cute rain gear and drive like we’ve never been behind the wheel before. One thing I enjoyed doing was taking Cash to Pretend City. It’s an indoor play place that has a whole “city” for kids to explore. Cash loved playing…
Pre Wedding Boudoir Shoot
There are tons of wedding traditions out there. The father of the bride pays for the wedding, the bride must wear white, and the list goes on and on. Before we started planning this wedding, we both agreed to keep things as non-traditional as possible. We wanted the wedding to be about us and not about the traditions. Don’t get…
Getting Fit in 2018 – Win Detergent
Woohoo! I am so excited to say good-bye to 2017 and hello to 2018. Every year I set realistic resolutions and also create a detailed dream board. My resolutions are always about creating new habits while my dream board is all about the specific goals I want to achieve. Some of my resolutions are to stretch every morning, practice more…