Saturday, October 8, 2011

Sunflower Baby Clips

"And the yellow sunflower by the brook, in autumn beauty stood." 
~William Cullen Bryant

Oh how I LOVE sunflowers? Well, here are some adorable Sunflower Hair Clips!





Ready to clip onto a lovely crochet headband for some adorable fun, or simply clip into your hair or your little girl's hair for a romantic look!




Friday, October 7, 2011

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! From Your Friends at Shabby Apple!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! Okay, I know it's not Halloween yet, but it's October, which is basically my form of Christmas, so I'm excited! To celebrate the season, how about another AWESOME deal from Shabby Apple!? Well, here you go!


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Shabby Apple is celebrating Halloween with a special treat--Save $10 off ALL BLACK AND ORANGE DRESSES with code "TREAT" which also includes FREE SHIPPING! Doesn't get any better than that--free is my favorite price after all--this sale runs now through October 31st!

So head over there now to check out Shabby Apple's brand new clothing line, SIDE SADDLE!

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

What I Wore--Blueberries

"On the motionless branches of some trees, autumn berries hung like clusters of coral beads, as in those fabled orchards where the fruit were jewels..." ~Charles Dickens

I'm not sure what it is, but I love fruit-printed fabrics; maybe it's the vintage, 1950's kitchen feel, but there is definitely something fun and flirty about them for me--anyhow, I made this dress from some blueberry printed material I found at Walmart a few years back--literally cost me $3-5, give or take with the ribbon around the waist. Gotta love a good deal. :)


Sunday, October 2, 2011

Sunday Sweets #7--Simplicity


One of my first graders told me the best joke ever last week:

Collin: Oooh, oooh! My dad me a really funny joke!
Me: Okay, go for it.
Collin: Knock knock
Me: Who's there?
Collin: Banana
Me: Banana who?

Collin: Knock knock
Me: Who's there?
Collin: Banana
Me: Banana who?


Collin: Knock knock
Me: Who's there?
Collin: Banana
Me: Banana who?


Collin: Knock knock
Me: Who's there?
Collin: Apple
Me: Apple who?
Collin: Are you happy I didn't say banana this time?
Me: Collin, when you're dad told you this joke, were there any oranges involved?
Collin: Yes, but I like apples better.


This is why I love first grade--it's the simple things that make life wonderful. 

Saturday, October 1, 2011

October!

Today is the first day of October, and although I am not looking forward to the future winter, I am so excited for Fall and one of my FAVORITE holidays, HALLOWEEN!!!! Yes, Halloween is like Christmas to me--not the creepy, Tim-Burton-esque type of Halloween, but the nostalgic, fun, colorful Halloween I grew up with--I just love it!

Anyhow... in preparation for Halloween and all the fun that it entails, some new earrings to capture the beauty and fun of the Halloween holiday. 






More Glow-in-the-dark and holiday items to come! :)

Work It! in Style with Express Business Suits

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

"What a strange power there is in clothing."  ~Isaac Bashevis Singer

So true--oh so true. What you wear can change everything about your day--your attitude, your confidence, the way you interact with others, anything! It certainly does make a difference--don't get me wrong, I'm all about a nice quiet day lounging in my sweats, but there is something to be said about dressing up, particularly in some flattering, sophisticated business attire--I don't know what it is, but there certainly is something about a suit.

Where can you get a nice suit--I mean, a not just a suit, but a professional yet stylish and comfortable article of clothing--Express!

From the Executive to the Professional and even the Creative Professional (where I like to think that I personally fall), has the suits that everyone needs! Check out some of their lovely women's suits, like one of my favorites, the Women's Rouched Sleeve Jacket & Editor Pant:

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And as always, that's not all! For a limited time, enter EVERYDAY for a chance to win a $500 suiting makeover in the Express sweepstakes!

There is also a gorgeous red skirt suit that I just adore--which suits do you love? And where will you where them?--so many wonderful options, check it out now!

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fast yet Gorgeous Hair with TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TRESemmé for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My new schedule demands more from my morning than I am used to--I'm up before the sun to hit the gym and hoping that I can get dressed up, looking good, and ON TIME to work. Most days, I barely have time to change and pull my hair up, let alone wash my hair. It's a struggle for me to go straight from sweaty gym chick to professional, somewhat sophisticated teacher with only 20 or so minutes each morning. So, imagine my delight when I discovered TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo! A way to achieve gorgeous hair each morning without taking the time to wash? Could it be? The answer is YES.

TRESemmé's complete line of dry shampoos revive your style's look and feel on days that you skip the much needed shampoo--uniquely formulated to absorb excess oil and remove odor, this full line of dry shampoos rejuvenate hair without a drop of water, leaving hair fresh and ready to go!

With an entire line of TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoos, you're sure to find the perfect product for your hair! 

  • Strengthening Dry Shampoo, with B12 vitamins and keratin, helps strengthen hair and leaves it full of healthy body.
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  • Smoothing Dry Shampoo, with Vitamin H & Silk Proteins, refreshes your straight style by removing excess oil, impurities and odor to ensure your smooth look lasts.
  • Moisturizing Waterless Foam Shampoo, with Witch Hazel, Citrus, and Aloe Vera, refreshes your hair by removing excess oil, impurities and odor while moisturizing hair.

What's more, Beauty YouTuber Forever Yours Beauty has teamed up with TRESemmé and created a tutorial to teach you how to use TRESemmé Dry Shampoo properly--check it out, because as they say, that's not all! She is also giving away a $500 Gift Card to Target to one lucky viewer, so hurry and check it out!!

Tips on achieving the best results from TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo:

  • Shake vigorously before use and in between spray bursts for best results. Lift sections of dry hair 
  • and spray lightly at roots. Spray in short bursts, holding  8-12 inches from head.
  • Don't spray it like hair spray (all over and continuously)
  • Leave in for 1-2 minutes. Use fingertips tor a brush to distribute product evenly. If clogging occurs, remove nozzle and rinse the nozzle under warm water, then reattach.

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Back to School Sale at Shabby Apple!!

Hey guys, I have a special deal for you! It's Back to School time, and Shabby Apple is going back to school in style with their newest line, Academia. And to celebrate? They are offering 15% off sitewide with the coupon code "Ivy".

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But wait, it gets even better...

 Right now Shabby Apple is offering FREE SHIPPING on standard domestic orders. I mean, seriously--Who doesn't love free shipping?? These offers expire September 30th, so hurry over to take advantage of these amazing deals!!!

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sunday Sweets #6--Fabulous Fall

As much as I have enjoyed the warmth of Summer and am not looking forward to a cold and dark winter--at all--there certainly is something special about Fall--it has always been my absolute FAVORITE of the four seasons, after all.



"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." ~Albert Camus



I can't wait to go to the Pumpkin Patch with my little first graders and Cider Mills with my favorite Smartie-Pants family! (Yes Carolyn, I'm still holding you to that--booking my flight at this very instant!) Oh how I do love Fall. <3

Thursday, September 22, 2011

America actually DOES have talent!

Seriously, I am so ready to road trip it down to Vegas just to see this man--then I could die happy--most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Every time he opens his mouth I am blown away with sheer awesomeness.