Review: L'oreal Ulitimate Straight Haircare

Since receiving my L'oreal Ultimate Straight box from Influenster I have really loved the results. I love how clean and sleek my hair feels after using the shampoo and conditioner. The once a week pre-conditioner is fabulous. I rarely use a blow dryer or straightener, and I have been thrilled with my super straight hair lately. 

Thank you L'Oreal and Influenster for the chance to review this product for free. I have a new go-to shampoo and conditioner now! 

Stick it Down: May Sketch Reveal

Me Monday: Me @ 30

Layout: Me Monday

I admit that I have not scrapped as much of myself and my inner life since Amelia was born, but I am determined to get in front of the camera more often and use this hobby as a therapeutic outlet.

I need this hobby to keep me sane and I am committed to creating more layouts to document my life in addition to the ones documenting my family. 

This layout describes my recent commitment to a healthier lifestyle. The hardest part about creating this new lifestyle is managing other people's reactions or lack of understanding about my WHY and my HOW. 

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Stick it Down: April Sketch Reveal

Here is the April single page sketch: 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

These photos were from our night on the town in Savanah on our honeymoon. We ate too much at Paula Deen's but it was tasty! I love the photo of Ryan looking out on our balcony.

I love having my Scraptastic kits still packaged together- it makes it so easy to grab a bag and get to work! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Stick It Down: March Sketch Reveal

Happy sketch reveal day! 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

This page came together super quick using a Scraptastic kit and this month's sketch. 

Hop over to the stick It Down blog and join us for our sketch challenge! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Stick it Down: February Sketch Reveal

I used the basic design of the sketch and adapted it to my more streamlined style. 

In order to play along, visit the Stick it Down blog and link up for a chance to be a gust designer next month. 

Stick it Down: January Sketch Reveal

I am happy to announce that I am creating all of the Single page team sketches this term for Stick it Down. I created all of the sketches using the Rhonna Deisgns app on my phone. 

Most of them while holding a sleeping toddler or while supervising bathtime. (Multi-tasking is key!) 

Back to the sketches. Each month you will see the sketch and a sneak of my page here and then you can head over to the blog to see our featured DT member and the other sketches (card and double page layout). 

Here is the sketch for January. Head over to the Stick it Down blog, link up and play along! 

Thanks for stopping g by! 

Influenster Review: Hershey Kisses

I received a box of what my child calls "lockey", or chocolate kisses for everyone else, for free in return for my review. 

We are already a big fan of Hershey Kisses at our home- one of us more so than the others. 

I made some cookies for my book club. Hope that makes up for nmy not finishing the book! 

Update: the kisses cookies were a hit! :) 

Stick it Down: Boo!

This layout is based off of a sketch- I rotated it 90 degrees and used smaller photos than the sketch called for: 

To see the sketch and link up with this weeks' challenge check out the Stick it a down blog! 

Week in the Life: Wednesday Recap

Another late sleeping morning for millie and snow shovels out at the grocery store...

Week in the Life: Tuesday Recap

Another busy day! 

Week in the Life: Monday Recap

This year I am keeping up with Week in te Life using the Project life app and Instagram. I'll be posting my daily layout from the previous day for the rest of the week. 

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Sketchy Saturday: You Made Me

I am making a commitment to document my life more. I used to only scrapbook about myself. Then it was my relationships with Ryan. Then came Millie. My goal is to write down more of my thoughts and feelings in these moments in order to process life and keep record of who I am now. 

This sketch is from the Scraptastic blog. I love the design and didn't change much with my interpretation. 

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Layout: You @ 2

This layout was fun to make. I had the concept in my head for a while (about 3 weeks) before I had time to put it to paper. This month's sketch helped it come together super quick! 

Wildtree Wednesday: Zesty Mustard Chicken

The Zesty Mustard Sauce is one of the new fall products. I highly recommend it! We used it to marinade boneless chicken breasts over night, cooked them in a pang and served them with a big salad! 

Dinner was simple and healthy. It was perfect. 

Layout: Pick of the Patch

Yesterday we went to a Pumpkin Patch and I told Millie that she could have as many pumpkins as she could carry. Unfortunately she couldn’t really carry any of the pumpkins...so her Daddy helped her out and grabbed a pumpkin for her! She is developing such a fun personality- check out her face on the photo on the right! 

Little bits of mist and splatter mixed with Jillibean Soup die cuts and enamel stars. 

Those Simple Stories jack-o-lanterns are too cute and I love the alpha to bits!

If you enjoyed this layout, please go to You Tube and watch the process video!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Sketchy Sunday: Paper Issues

I saw this sketch posted on Instagram and was inspired to create a page. 

I had the photos printed and paper trimmed but this sketch was the perfect kick start to finish the page. 

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Layout: Granny & Me (Stick It Down DT)

It is free for all week at the Stick It Down blog which means you choose ANY published sketch and play along. To see which sketch I was inspired by, check out the Stick It Down blog! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Friday Finds (on a Thursday): Degree Motionsnese

Thanks to Influenster, I received this product free in exchange for my review. 

Where was this when I was a teenager and only wore black t-shirts due to my embarrassing over active armpit sweat?!? 

So far I am really impressed with this product- I'll break down my pros and cons below. 

Yesterday, I walked a mile before going into work and and felt fresh and not smelly afterward. Very cool! :) 

Pros: awesome moisture control, actually works to control perspiration with increased activity. 

Cons: invisible solid...covered my shirt with white marks this morning, the scent is not my favorite. 

Final review: I would buy. I think I'll give my free sample to my mother and go buy the Powder scent for myself.