Photo Friday

These past couple weeks have been extremely hectic and stressful-- definitely foreshadowing for how the rest of my semester will pan out. It makes me really sad that my blog has sort of been on the back burner, but between school, work, friends, sorority stuff, and attempting to get some sleep... there's been limited time for me to work on posts. Hopefully it won't be that way every week. I do have some exciting videos and a few trips that will surely inspire me.

I know I'm not the only one with a crazy busy schedule, so I hope this weekend you find some time to relax. It is Valentine's Day (unfortunately), so maybe make that your excuse to do something fun. I'll be heading out with some of my friends to dinner and a movie-- we single ladies do have to stick together. We're hoping to see a proposal at some point throughout the night. And obviously, don't forget to rummage the stores for discounted chocolate on Saturday.

Happy Friday, happy weekend. I'll leave you with a couple snapshots from the past couple crazy weeks.

M&Ms and Gummy Bears: The greatest combination of candies on the face of the planet and arguably the tastiest movie night snack. Don't knock it til you try it.

From a fun day spent with some of my best friends. Don't hate me cuz I'm cliché, please.

I was a fashionista as a child. Overalls + a tutu is just all kinds of right.

Snowpocalypse 2014 hit us hard, and I was incredibly happy.

I took about a million snow pictures, since this is probably the only time I'll see snow during college.

This was the first magazine I'd bought in months. And yes, I bought it just because of Lena Dunham.

From a typical it's-10:30-and-I-want-pizza-right-now night. Those happen a little too often.. but I'm kind of okay with that.

I hope you have a splendid weekend, and a mediocre Valentine's Day (I kid, I kid). If you wanna make my Valentine's Day less sucky, you can go follow me in the places below--

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Don't Stress

Today I'll (hopefully) be finishing up my last bits of Christmas shopping. I've spent the past few days out shopping, and as much fun as it is, it can be a very tiring process. It's so easy to get bogged down in the "obligations" that come at Christmastime-- remember to send this, buy this, decorate this, etc. I think what is keeping me positive is, well the fact I love Christmas so much, but also that the gifts and the decorations and everything else doesn't really matter. Whaaaaat? I know, I know, but it's true.

It's great if you find that perfect present, but really whatever you get will be great. It's honestly the thought that counts. Don't worry about the card you forgot to send to so & so. They won't really mind. Oh, you burnt the cookies? No worries. 

So in the next couple days, don't stress too much. Just have fun, stay positive, and be merry & happy... because Christmas is almost here!

COUNTDOWN: 5 DAYS of BLOGGING!

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Gift Guide for Anyone (Under $20!)

Today marks the final installment of my Gift Guide series. [Don't forget to check out my Women's Gift Guide & Men's Gift Guide for gift ideas under $100!] Money can be tight around Christmas though, so it's nice to have a few more budget friendly options to give. I think these would make great gifts on their own, but if you really want to spruce it up, add some pretty wrapping and maybe some homemade goodies! Because when it comes to gift giving, it's the thought that counts.

1. Christmas Throw - Walmart $4.96 - I bought this for a Secret Santa gift and paired it with a mug & a candle. It was a nice little gift, and those blankets are lovely! I got one as a gift a couple years back, and it is the softest, most festive blanket I own.

2. Christmas Movie - Best Buy $9.99 - Really any movie serves as a great gift, but a Christmas movie is even better! Also, they are usually on sale this time of year, so you can get a great price for them. Just make sure it's one they don't already have!

3. Mason Jar Mugs - Kmart $9.99 - I still think mugs are one of those gifts you can't go wrong with. Fill them up with some candy, and you're good to go! I love these mason jar mugs, and this comes in a set of 4! You can't beat that price.

4. SNOW! - Amazon $11.66 - If you live somewhere where it doesn't really snow, like me, this is a fun gift to give. You may make a mess, but it'll be a ton of fun to play with! Insta-snow... no shoveling required.

5. Phone Case - Urban Outfitters $16 - You can never really have too many phone cases. The good thing about these is that there's one for everyone out there. A funny one, a pretty one, a festive one - the options are endless.

6. Board Game - Toys R Us $16.09 - Board games are always a good gift. Whether it's Apples to Apples, Cranium, Cards Against Humanity, etc., it's always a nice gift to receive. Plus, once you're all done opening presents, you can pop in a movie and get to playing!

7. Calendars - Barnes & Noble $17.99 - Christmastime is the perfect time to give a calendar as a gift. And again, there's one for everyone! So, you can certainly find the perfect calendar for someone.

8. Onesies - Target $20 - Everyone loves a good onesie. I think this is one of my favorite gifts out of all 3 of the gift guides. It's a Santa suit that you can wear to bed! How awesome is that?!

9. Scratch Map - Uncommon Goods $20 - This is a great gift for someone who loves to travel. It's a fun way to record where you've been, and it's also quite satisfying to mark off another place. My best friend has one of these & it looks so cool hung up on her wall.

Well that wraps up these Christmas Gift Guides (teehee, wraps)! I hope these have been somewhat helpful. I'm a bit sad that they're over with, but now I have to go out shopping myself! Have a wonderful day!

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: 9 DAYS of BLOGGING!

Favorite Winter Products

More than any other time of the year, the winter/Christmas season is when I start to reach for specific products. Red lips, golden eyes, and wintery scents take over my routine. Most of these products are tried and true favorites, with a few new ones thrown into the mix. I featured most of these products in my "Get Ready With Me" video, so click here if you'd like to check that out!

This is one of those new favorites. I love sweet scents, but I usually stay away from the cupcake, overly sugary fragrances. Vanilla Bean Noel from Bath & Body Works is sweet, without being over the top.

I love Half Baked from Urban Decay pretty much year round, but it's perfect for Christmastime. It is just the perfect amount of shimmer. No disco ball eyes here.

This is one of my favorite products ever. I put this Rose Salve on every night before bed, and it really helps to sooth & hydrate dry lips that come with the cold weather. It's also great to put on any dry patches. Can't take any chances with the cold!

This is the perfect nail duo for Christmas. O.P.I.'s I Love You Cherry much is great if you want a brighter, bolder look & Nailtini's Champagne is a bit more subtle, but still very festive. I have complete reviews of both polishes here & here (Champagne coming on Friday, sorry!).

Taylor Swift's Wonderstruck Enchanted is one of those perfectly balanced scents. It's sweet & sugary with a nice warmth to it. I got this last year for Christmas, and though I wear it all through the year, it's the perfect Christmas scent.

I've had this color for years, and it has become my favorite, bright red lip color. It's Love That Red from Revlon, and it is the perfect Christmas color.

I hardly ever wear eyeliner, but it's nice to pull it out during Christmastime. I usually just blend it in to my upper lash line. It's a nice deep blue, so it isn't as harsh as a black liner. Plus, it compliments Half Baked perfectly!

There has been so much talk about this product, but it's well deserved. Maybelline's Color Tatoo in Bad to the Bronze a beautiful color worn on it's own, or under some fun shimmery colors for Christmas.

Last, but not least, is Revlon's Romantic Balm Stain. You can wear this sheer, or layer it on-- either way it is lovely. It also stays on forever, so it would be great for any holiday party.

Thanks for checking out my favorites! Let me know any products you think I should try out!

COUNTDOWN: 14 DAYS of BLOGGING!

Christmas Vlog!

Today I have another video to share! I was home over the weekend for Thanksgiving Break, and I had quite the festive Saturday. It was full of crafts, a light parade, fireworks, and my favorite Christmas movie. I'll be making several other videos for my 25 Days of Blogging, so make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel here!

COUNTDOWN: 24 DAYS of BLOGGING!

Photo Friday

Well I'm so glad the weekend is here. It's been a crazy couple weeks, and the craziness isn't quite over yet. As usual, here are some pictures for you to feast your eyes upon. I've had so much fun celebrating with my friends, getting to go home, and getting in the holiday spirit. It's been a ton of fun. Let me know what your plans are for the weekend. I hope it's wonderful!

My partner in crime turned 20! Go check out her blog, Yankee Doodle Vicky! 

 Red cups are upon us. 'Tis the season!

Me and Katie (aka Kitty) rocking our super cool hats.

I'm sure I'll do a post about it later, but this sweater is my favorite thing.

 I missed this dog so much. She sat right by my bed when I was going to sleep.

It was so good to see my mumsy too. Isn't she lovely?

 We visited the Botanical Gardens for a bit! So gorgeous.

This broke my heart. When I left home with my mom, Hershey just stared at us. Thank goodness I get                                                           to see her in a couple days.

I couldn't wait to decorate. My dorm room has been Christmas-ified.

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Happy Halloween!

I won't lie, Halloween is one of my least favorite holidays (what a great way to start off this Happy Halloween post, Molly).There is a very long, silly explanation as to why I hate it, but I won't go there. I just don't like scary, creepy things. No, no, no. I do, however, like the fact that it's Fall. I like the fact that we're closer to Christmas. I like that there's pumpkins and candy corn and adorable baby costumes... but that's about it. In the spirit of Halloween though (I do love me a holiday), I thought I'd have at least one Halloween themed post: a compilation of Pinterest pictures. Who would've guessed.

Happy Halloween! I hope you eat lots and lots of candy.


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Happy 4th of July!

Sparklers, anyone?

Happy Fourth everyone! Today is my day off, so hopefully I'm still asleep when this posts, enjoying the holiday. I'm ready to spend the day eating pie, wearing red, white, & blue, and watching fireworks. Every week at the summer camp I work at we have a new theme, and this weeks is "USA." We've been doing fun crafts like making Uncle Sam masks and finger painting flags. It's all been very fun, & it's gotten me in a good mood for the Fourth. Whether you are celebrating the holiday or you live in another country, I hope you have a absolutely lovely day! What are your plans? Be sure to come back tomorrow for a very patriotic Photo Friday! 

p.s. This is the first GIF I've ever made, and I'm super proud. I don't mean to brag, but yes I do.

Father's Day & Berry Pie

I'm sure many of you follow Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere and saw this post about a delicious Triple Berry Pie. For Father's Day I thought it would be a nice gift to make for my Daddy, so I took on this one. I've actually never made a pie before, and this one was surprisingly easy to start out with. Though, I have two things to confess: 1. I did cheat on the meal plan I'm on (but it was a special occasion) & 2. I bought the pie crust. Ooops.

I also got to spend some time with my Dad at an Equestrian Center that helps teach kids with special needs how to ride. We ended up just being there for a raffle drawing, but maybe I'll get to go back again and help out another day. I don't think there are any fathers who read my blog, but if there's one out there I hope you had a Happy Father's Day! p.s. The pie was a success!

How crazy is that rooster? Let me know how you spent your Father's Day!