Monday, February 10, 2020

friday favorites 2/7

ONE:  Billie Razors     I hate women’s razors.  You know what razors are good? Men’s razors.  You know what not super moisturizing when shaving your legs? Men’s razors.  See the problem?  These razors solve both those problems at a way more reasonable prize.
TWO:  Bioderma Micellar Water     I got this as a sample and loved it so much.  I thought my face was clean after washing it.  OH BOY was I wrong! I even use this in the morning before I go running because apparently my face gets dirty when I sleep?! Gross.
THREE:  TimeTree Calendar App     My husband and I both use this app, he has an iPhone and I have an Android.  I love how customizable it is and that it instantly updates when he adds/changes an event and vice versa.  We have colors designated for both of us, each of children, all of us, bills, holidays, and whatever else you might need. Oh and it’s FREE.
FOUR:  PureProtein Lemon Cake Bar     These are new and if you like lemons and eat protein bars GET YOURSELF SOME OF THESE.  I’m not over exaggerating when I say that in all caps.

Saturday, February 1, 2020

kid’s color sort diy

Did you think I was done with felt balls and color DIYs?!
My last one was geared towards older kids, and this one is perfect for the real little ones. I was able to complete this one with things that I had on hand, and if you don’t have a million pieces of felt in your stash...you’re much more Marie Kondo than I am.
But seriously, this one is easy and if anything, another excuse to buy or put to use those Hello Maypole felt balls!
These 6 count muffin tins were from the Dollar Store, felt was originally from Hobby Lobby & felt balls from my Hello Maypole hoarding bin,  I just pulled out which colors I wanted to use and matched them to my felt.  

You could stick to the basic ROYGBIV rainbow, but I added in a few “in between” colors, as well as black and white.  You can really do whatever you want or have on hand to work with.

Start by creating a pattern, trace the bottom of the tin and cut it out on paper.  Then using that pattern, cut out all your felt.
Here you have the option to glue your felt into the bottom of the tin, or if you’re using your actual baking tins, just pop them in the bottom and let your little one go for it!
Not gluing them in the bottom would also give you the option to change out the colors of your felt or mix them around out of color order to keep their brains firing!

Again, another easy way to incorporate learning and your craft stash.  Fun for EVERYONE!

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

friday favorites 1/24

1. FitMe Loose Powder    I like this more than the Laura Mercier setting powder...it keeps my makeup in place, smooths my skin and doesn’t give me “cake face”.
2. JustIngredients Organic Face Serum    This has become my holy grail face product since I started using it in October.  You only use a few drops, so it lasts for a really long time!  This was the product I got the most messages about when I shared it, saying how much THEY loved it too.
3. Silicone Loofah    Far more sanitary and lasts longer than a regular loofah & works just as well.  
4. CRZ Workout/Running/Sports Pants     I have always struggled to find a workout pant that can go from running to working out.  My thighs and waistline aren’t proportional so if it fits in one place, it won’t fit in the other, or will ride down or blah blah a million other things that people with stick legs don’t worry about.  BUT THESE.  I actually wear a small (normally a medium in other pants), because I love the compression they give, they feel like butter and I never have to adjust them in whatever it I’m doing.  Can you tell I’m passionate about a good workout pant?!

Saturday, January 25, 2020

tips for working out at home

I’ve never had a gym membership and have just worked out at home and run outside. I will admit, it’s hard to get out and run in the cold or about half the year in Arizona when it’s 90 degrees. And those are the moments when I start itching for a gym membership. But working out at home has been successful for me, but it definitely takes some commitment and dedication to make the time and focus on getting a good workout in at home.  
Most days I go for a run in the morning, do a workout during nap time, then hurry and get ready for the day during nap time too. Usually I’m not “ready for the day” until 1 in the afternoon, but this what works for ME.  Find what works for you.
Here are some tips (that I shared on instagram) with a little more detail and explanation.
  • dress like you’re actually going to the gym
If you feel BAD-A, you’ll work out like a BAD-A.  Get on that sports bra, pull out those compression pants and PUT ON THE SHOES.  You’re working out, dress like it.

  • find time to do without kids climbing on top of you
Do it before the kids wake up, do it while they’re eating breakfast, or watching a show, during nap time or after bedtime.  Stopping in between reps or exercises is going to slow your momentum and make your workout last 2 hours instead of 30 minutes.  This time is for you to focus on yourself. 

  • always finish strong
Once you’ve decided what your workout will be, whatever it is, finish it all the way through!  Just because no one’s around, it’s up to you to hold yourself accountable. You get as much out of these workouts as you put into them.

  • schedule it in/add to to your to-dos
“But I don’t have time to workout!”  You find the time when you MAKE the time.  Make it something you have to get done, add it to your to-do list, schedule it into your day.  If it’s important, you’ll find a way.

  • stop making excuses & get it done!
Being at home makes it easy for you to get distracted by all the other things you could be doing, but remember, if it’s important to you, you’ll focus in on it and get it done.  All those other things will still be there 30 minutes or an hour from now and you’ll never regret getting a workout in...but you will regret not doing it.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Counting with Felt Balls

Here’s yet another fun kids activity with a free printable!
This one is to help those little ones start counting and understanding numbers.  
I used to work as a kindergarten aide and I learned exactly what each kinder should really know coming into kindergarten, and while numbers are definitely a huge focus, it makes all the difference for those kids who come in with a knowledge and understanding of number basics.
This activity is a great introduction to what each number looks like and to help understand what the amount of those numbers looks like. I only made 1-10 of these printables because 11-20 is introduced later in the year, and because this is a great jumping off point into numbers.
DOWNLOAD the full page sheets here. Cut them apart into fourths, or leave as whole sheets.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

blush halloween printable set

It seems like blush is sneaking it’s way into every holiday now...including Halloween!  While I’m not fully ready to incorporate it into my main color scheme of decorations, it is a little fun to work it in a bit.  
One way I did it was by creating these cute printables to replace prints that usually hang in my home. So whether you’re all about blush in your Halloween, or just like cute non-scary decorations...this printable set is for you!

 

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Color Mixing Printable

Recently I shared an idea on my Instagram for your little baby/toddler using Hello Maypole felt balls. My baby boy started doing it when he was 11-months, but still enjoys it now at 15-months.  
One last thing I’ll say about it, use the FELT BALLS, not pom-poms.  They are much sturdier for little fingers and are much better to start working on their fine-motor skills.
So here’s another fun idea for those felt balls- teaching color mixing!

I made a few different versions for all ages.  3 different color sets, and 3 versions of those color sets that has one completed for younger, one with words for readers, and one blank for older kids. 
To complete all the color sets, I used Hello Maypole’s Pigment and Party Animal color ways.
You could use these in a preschool setting, color concepts, or just for fun!
Here’s the link for the worksheets, download & print what you want!