Christmas photo tag

If you follow me on instagram (instagram.com/kaileyjeannn) or on facebook you know I'm CRAZY over pictures! I thought I would use my passion for picture to incorporate a more personal look for our Christmas present this year. I mostly took individual pictures but some if you prefer to find a picture of you with that person who the gift is for. I downloaded (or saved) the pictures to a file on my computer then uploaded them to walmart photo lab online. I selected wallet size which gives you two pictures (make sure to crop them before you press print). Then I took a tan looking old gift bag and glued the pictures to it. For some tags I used scrap book paper. I then personalized the back with names or clues about the gift. Lastly I punched a whole and put string through it. You can put your own personal touch to it and use any kind of string or ribbon.

Scarf organization

You can get this plastic door hanger at Walmart for $6 and spray paint it your desired color. Then I got curtain rings with clips to hang some on.

Race bibs & metals

Are you a runner or cyclist and collect your race bibs? Here is what I did with mind... I didn't have enough wall space nor did I want a wall full of bibs so I took a scrap book and used a page for each race, easy!

Yummy healthy treat

I never measure things out but this is a guess of how much I use, you might have to tweak ingredients: 1 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 tbsp coco powder, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp honey, 1 scoop protein powder. Mix all ingredients together, then roll in a ball & freeze!

Stack

Take a watch and/or a few thin bracelets and put all together on the same arm for a cute stylish look! You can use simple jewelry for a more classy look or more vibrant for a more boho statement look.

Denim shirt is a season must!

I love this fall look & it's easy too! Not sure what to wear with your colored jeans or black pants without wanting a bulky jacket but cardigans are just too dressy for the look you're going for? Well the denim shirt is great option! I got mine at rue21 for $22.99 + hallfoff so about $15 which is high for me but we'll worth it! You can find them anywhere and I'm sure for cheaper now. I've worn it with my black jeans, rust colored tank, and tall boots. I have recently paired it with the same pants a mustard sweater & scarf. It's great with colored jeans, white tank, and statement necklace or scarf. You can wear any color jeans just make sure the tank stays simple and soft colors or white!

Pre planned!

One thing I have done, literally since middle school, is preplan outfits for up to a month. Crazy I know! However, when I am in a hurry or lazy I can just grab a hanger which already has shirt, jeans, jackets, & jewelry or dress, leggings, etc. For all you moms pick a Sunday night when kids are in bed and you have that rare spare hour and put together some outfits!!

Statement necklace!!

Another trendy favorite is the bubble necklace! Inspired by JCrew you can put together about anything and add this necklace to make it pop! But you all now I am not about to pay $100+ for one necklace so I shop around and found ones from this eBay seller!! $10.89! For the next two weeks you have your chance to win one (of your color choice) for free + a little extra something! Comment on this posting your favorite fall activity and October 28th I will drawl a winner!

Outfit of the day

Today I wore my red skinnys', a cold weather favorite. I paired the colored jeans with an oversized animal print top accessorizing with a brown braided belt, red bubbles (can get them off eBay), & my new favorite shoes they are BCBG I got brand new at Platos closet!!

I want chickens!!!

I love the idea of living on a farm picking fresh eggs & milking a cow. However, I know that takes way more time than we have. So I am thinking chickens. 1. Low maintenance 2. Cheap 3. Don't take up much space 4. As morbid as it sounds if it doesn't work out you could always eat the chickens. I found this cute idea for a coup for the chickens on of course, Pinterest.

DIY Letter decor

1. Take metal letter & lay flat 2. Use Elmer's glue and squeeze out thick designs onto metal letter 3. Let dry completely 4. Spray paint

My 13.1 reasons to run

I decided to run for many reasons from honoring God to being an example to having clean arteries! I knew during my half marathon at some point (if not the whole time) I am going to want to quit. This is why I created my "13.1 reasons to run" for each mile I have it's own purpose!

Taco soup, a perfect fall meal

Ingredients: 1 can corn, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 can pinto beans, 1 lb hamburger (cooked), 1 package taco seasoning, 1 small onion Instructions: cook meat with finely chopped onion till done, pour out fat, pour all remaining ingredients + meat into crock pot cook on low fur 3hrs then warm setting till time to eat

Pays to be thrifty

My family has always been on a budget and found that you can save lots by shopping at thrift stores. Instead of paying $80 for express jeans we found them for $3.99 at a thrift store and who cares where it's from! Wash machines have a sanitize setting. Carolina thrift in High Point is my favorite you just have to be willing to dig!

Fall/Halloween sweet treats

Cake pops; cake mix, can of whipped icing, skewers, white melting chocolate, decorating supplies 1. Bake cake like you would normally 2. Let cake cool then crumble completely 3. Add 3 tbsp icing & mix together 4. Roll tightly into 1" balls 4. Melt 2tsp chocolate & dip 1/2" of skewer into the chocolate then insert into balls 5. Cool ball over night with sticks in then 6. Then dip into rest of melted chocolate next day

DIY Halloween decor

1. Clean outside of wine bottle 2. Fill will Halloween candy (candy corn & m&ms better) 2. Wrap ribbon around and glue 3. Use a cut out of card stock with any Halloween themed decor

Everyone needs a "go to"

So you know you have that "go to" or "throw on" outfit that you put on when your in a hurry or too lazy to coordinate but have to look fashionably acceptable. Well here is mine; I got this shirt at rue21 for $24.99 but used 50% coupon and necklace I got off eBay you can also get them off etsy. I found similar tops on eBay for about $14.

DIY flower for tshirt scarf

You can use anything you want for this I chose to use jeans.
1. Turn pants inside out
2. Draw flowers down pants
3. Cut flowers out
4. Fold flower in half then fold again (do this with everyone)
5. Stack them two by two sewing them together like in picture
6. After you see them all together hot glue a flat piece of thicker material to bottom and a pin

Recycle old shirt DIY scarf

Love this idea! My husband has plenty old T-shirts and this is the perfect option to turn them into a cute fall accessory.
1. Lay shirt flat on table and cut hem off.
2. Cut thin strips down shirt, the thinner the more you'll have
3. Lay them out making sure one sides ends are even except for one strip
4.tie the long strip around the even side
5.Cut all but 4 ends of other side making all but the 4 even.
6. Like done with the other side tie one strip around opposite side still leaving three long pieces
7. Face ends opposite like in picture creating a circle with shirt strips
8. Use three long strips to wrap ends together 9. Cut one extra strip a little thicker than before and wrap around end piece hot gluing ends down

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is something that most people really struggle with. It's not easy to forgive someone who does something really mean or hurtful. However, it's you that is a prisoner of that hate and anger. I love the new song forgiveness it says, "the prisoner it really sets free is you, forgiveness." For me, I had never really struggled with it; I struggle with many things but forgiving and getting over things was always really easy for me. This was until someone said some really ugly unnecessary things and for the first time I really struggled with forgiving this person. During this time of anger I couldn't turn on klove or open my bible without hearing or being shown something about forgiveness. Finally after many prayers I forgave that person and felt like 10000 lbs were off my chest and I remembered it wasn't about that person or me. It is about God who forgives us.

Fashion for less

I love finding an high dollar outfit for less! I will go on pinterest and screen shot an outfit then go to thrift store or look online for a much cheaper version. Here is the latest... I got this shirt from oldnavy.com for 30% off, target jeans $15, boots from oldnavy.com they were $32.00- 30%, then used a gray DIY scarf from old tshirt. Paired clothes with a designer inspired watch from eBay for $7.99 and two cable style bracelets!

Easy fall attire

Went to rue21 today and they have lots of cute fall options! If you like easy and simple the loose shirts and skinny colored jeans are great or add a sweater with long necklace to add a little pizazz.

DIY photo canvas

I loooove photo canvas but just can't muster out $50 for one, especially went I want a wall full of them! So thanks to pinterest I found the perfect solution! So you need; pictures, matching size canvas (ex.You have a 5x7 picture, use 5x7 canvas), mod podge, brush, gray paint( if you want shadow/tunnel effect) 1.paint a layer of mod podge onto canvas. 2.trim around picture then place onto canvas. 3. Paint 3-4 layers of mod podge onto picture, let each coat dry before painting another coat. 4. (optional) paint gray on sides of canvas and on edges using your index finger to lightly spread the paint on outside of picture

DIY charm bracelet

Need a gift idea? I made this charm bracelet for $10 using all my supplies from hobby Lobby, don't forget to take a 40% off coupon. You need: decorative trim (very thin), 3 charms (can be beads, letters, etc), tiny & med size jump rings, bracelet chain, and either jewelry wire, super glue, or need & thread(see steps first to decide which one u need)
 1. Use your smaller jump rings to put charms on.
 2. Attach all your charms ( on Juno rings) to larger jump ring.
3.measure decorative trim next to bracelet chain giving an extra inch slack
4.weave trim through link under clasp giving an 1/2 in slack.
5 & 6. Weave trim throughout chain.
7. Cut extra trim slack to 1/3" and wrap around second link.
8. This is the option step you can do what I did and wrap jewelry wire around this top link over top the slack trim left over or you can neatly put a dap of super glue to hold it down or sew it down.
9. Do this step again for other end.
10. Add jump ring with charms to middle of bracelet

Stay full & fit

I don't know if you are like me but, if I am hungry I eat EVERYTHING in sight! The trick for me is to eat fulfilling food, especially in the am, my cravings are really bad about lunch time if I'm not too hungry I can be satisfied with a light healthy lunch. I have three breakfasts I typically alternate among; kashi lean, an omelet, and smoothie. I eat kashi with a side of fruit and an 8 oz cup of almond milk. An omelet i make with four eggs, spinach, ham, & cheese I also eat this with fruit & milk. The last is my favorite, a fruit smoothie. In my smoothie I put two cups of fruit (whatever I am in the mood for), 1 scoop protein powder, 2 tbsp vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup almond milk, ice, 4 spinach leaves, and sometimes I add 1 tsp of peanut butter.

Pear, Apple, or Banana?

Do you know what figure type you are? We all know women are shaped soooo differently but typically they can be placed into three categories; pear, apple, or banana. A pear shaped women is someone thicker in the hips & legs while an apple shaped women has more up top if it's a thicker chest or even a belly. A banana figured women is someone whose weight is evenly distributed throughout her body, which is rare! It is really important to know your body type so you know the right thing to wear with it to make the outfit flattering to your shape. Women with thicker hips & legs need to put the emphasis up top! Empire waist dresses look great with pear shaped women; also, dark jeans are a must! Heels will make your legs look longer & leaner which is also great for a thicker leg. For all you apple shaped women stick with a looser top & skinny jeans ur leggings with dresses. Pumps are great for y'all too, to make the legs look longer. Colored jeans will be great for y'all this fall with a nude or black sweaters to take the attention away from up top. Banana figured women can typically pull off any style just be cautious of normal fashion rules.

Catch me if you can

Want to start running and just don't know how? I have a plan, that I used, that is awesome! I have not always be a runner, I played soccer and cheered. I ran when I played soccer but not as a sport regularly. After I had my son, I lost a lot of weight and really wanted to keep it off and my family were avid runners and were always really in shape, especially my sister. I did my first 5k after Ayden in pilot mountain it was a mud run & pretty intense. It only took me 6 weeks after having a baby, practically being a couch potato during that time with my new born, to get the endurance with this routine to run 3.1 miles. This work out routine is super easy and you progress fast! Here is this http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml, go on and print the routine out.