Boy mom approved fall outfit

If your boys are like mine they have at least one pair of camo shorts or pants every season! Who says only boys can pull them off though? I found this cute pair of Gap stretch pants on eBay for a steal! Once the pants came in I couldn't wait to pair them for fall ready outfits & here are a few I came up with. 

Everyone needs a splurge!

I'm a biggy on eating healthy and working out. I plan ahead in order to have healthy opinions to fuel our bodies. Food is fuel for tomorrow, right? However, I looooove sweets! I cannot even put enough letters to express my love for sweets. So I save up my many miles and splurge on a weekly basis. Don't get me wrong, for the most part Monday -Thursday are a fish & broccoli kinda meal but come the weekend I pick one meal and indulge! That means pizza, cake, pancakes, whatever I am hankering! I make sure to even out the rest of the days meals with low fat & sodium & lots of aqua! So indulge people! We all need a treat every now & then. 

Oatmeal cookies!

For the Oatmeal Cookies:

Makes 16 sandwiches

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups old-fashioned oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon to blend. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer set on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar together for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and continue beating until well combined, scraping down the sides as necessary. 

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in the oats at low speed.

Drop the batter in rounded tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until light brown

For the filling:

1/2 Stick of butter
2 TBSP milk
Powdered sugar (keep adding till it makes it thick)
1 tsp cinnamon

Melt butter and add milk, mix well then add sugar till thick. stir in cinn until mixed completely

ENJOY!!

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.