Beauty product and clothes delivery companies that personalize to your preferences are definitely trending right now. You’ve all heard of the popular names like Birchbox, Ipsy, Stitchfix, and even BarkBox for your dogs, but have you ever heard of BFF Box? Probably not. BFF Box is something my four best friends from college and I came…
Thursday Things – 29
Today is my 29th Birthday!! While part of me cringes at the thought that I am much closer to 30 than I am to 20, the other part of me is fully embracing it! I can honestly say my life continues to get better with each passing year. I definitely miss my college days and…
Thursday Things – Summer Reading List
Good morning! I’m excited to share my summer reading list with you today and would LOVE suggestions for any other books you recommend! The One and Only by Emily Giffin – I just started this one last weekend! source Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling – I think Mindy is absolutely hilarious…
Thursday Things – Summer Bucket List
Since summer is officially here, I thought it would be a good idea to come up with a summer bucket list of things I want to do/accomplish over the next 3 months. In an attempt to slow down my pace of life recently, I’ve really been concentrating on not booking up all of my weekends…
Thursday Things – Best Outdoor Patios
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of al fresco dining. I live for the days I am able to sit outside for meals. Unfortunately, in the midwest the days are few and far between when it is actually outdoor patio season so I try and take advantage of the days we do have. Today,…
Summer Corn Salad
If you follow me on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook you might have seen that I was featured on Refinery 29 earlier this week as part of a collaborative with some other food bloggers from the Chicago Blogger Network. We teamed up and came up with a list of the perfect sides for a summer BBQ! …
Thursday Things – Coconut Oil
Coconut oil definitely seems to be one of the newer health trends and I am totally on board! After reading about so many different uses for coconut oil, a few months ago I finally decided to pick some up. Kevin actually picked it up for me for the first time at Trader Joe’s and the…
What’s In My Makeup Bag?
I wouldn’t consider myself a makeup connoisseur by any means. I’ve never been the girl who chooses to spend money on expensive beauty products – I’d rather by nice clothes! For years, I stuck with Cover Girl for everything. Unfortunately, I’ve always had really sensitive skin and I’ve learned over the years that spending a little…
How To Make a Perfect Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are a staple for me most mornings. They may not always look pretty, but I assure you they taste good and are full of nutrients! Today I am going to give some tips on how to make the perfect green smoothie! {Step 1} Choose One (Unsweetened) Liquid – about 1 cup Almond Milk…
Thursday Things – Scents Through the Years
The other day I was in Ulta buying shampoo and decided to take a detour and smell perfumes. I usually try to avoid the perfume section of any department store because I don’t like being swarmed by all of the perfume ladies, ha! Anyways, I thought it would be fun to look back and remember…