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I wish I was a millionaire

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E and I like playing the game, What would you do if you won the lottery.  Basically we would be overnight millionaires. But what really would we do with all that money? Well first things first, I would pay off all my school debt and all of E’s school debt. Already, I would be so [...]

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 [...]