Life With a Side of Coffee

Life with a Side of Coffee

You *might* have noticed all the changes on the blog. Moving from Blogger to WordPress is no joke. There is a reason why Blogger is so user friendly. So after installing Genesis framework and then tweaking a child theme, I think I am pretty happy with the way the blog looks! If you are thinking [...]

A Coffee Date

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Today I am linking up my coffee date with Alissa from Rags to Stitches. You might also know her from being the brains behind Pollinate Media Group. If we were getting coffee, I would suggest Starbucks. I could use a giant cup off coffee these days. We would sit outside. Even though it’s June Gloom here in [...]

PopSugar Must Have Box-June Review

PopSugar Must Have Box June 2013

Spoiler Alert! Friends, I have to say this is the best PopSugar box I have received. Normally I scour the internet looking for a sneak peek to see what’s in the box. I am so glad I kept this a surprise. Let’s see what I got in my PopSugar Must Have Box.   Holy moly. [...]

My Weekend

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Yup, I have been living in Orange County since 2007 and never have I ever, had a bonfire on the beach. Oh the shame.  Well, last Friday…I got to mark bonfire off my OC bucket list.  Pamela // Sarah // Summer // Angela // Me I had an incredible time. It was overcast but I could care less. Nothing tastes better [...]

How to Get a Chip Free Manicure

Chip Free Manicure

  Who really has the money to maintain gel nails? I am all about saving money where I can. Here is how to get a chip-free manicure at home!   Last week I tested Sally Hansen Hard as Wraps Powerful Acrylic Gel as my base coat. I painted two layers and let it completely dry. [...]

Land of Nod Grand Opening Party-Costa Mesa

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      This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Land of Nod, but all my opinions are my own. #PMedia #NODinCA   http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO. The Land of Nod just opened their doors at their newest location in Costa Mesa, Ca. I was lucky enough to be one of their [...]

How To Make Your Own Font

how to make your own font for free

Here is another reason I love my iPad, I can make fonts using iFontMaker. At first I was a little stingy when I saw the price tag of $6.99. Oh who am I kidding, I get stingy for $.99 cent app purchases. But the purchase was completely justified after I made my first font. Making [...]

Small Business Featuring Elle Dee Designs

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  Chelsea and I are back with round three of Small Biz Love Affair featuring small businesses. Check out our past features with The Printed Palette and Barnabus Clothing Company. This time I was approached by a designer, Lani from Elle Dee Designs who just opened her business.  Lani runs her shop out of Austin, Texas [...]

Hello Box June Matches

HELLO BOX

June and another month of Hello Box is HERE!   Say HELLO to your June match: Style, Sequins & Stripy Tights & Patterned Love Such a time as this & She Can’t Shut Up! Simply Megan & Arrow in the Eye Little Lady Living & The Life of Poole Smalls & My Wholesome Home Everyday Meg & Making Each Minute Count Fox + Hazel & Kieran Honeybee The Southern [...]

Tone It Up Review

Tone It Up Girls

Well, I would like to say that since I got engaged almost a year ago, I got my bridal body in check. That didn’t happen. But never fear, I have three months left! Nothing like the last minute, right? My situation so far: I actually love eating healthy. But it’s really the sweet teeth I [...]