Yummy Summer Snacks!

There are so many yummy possibilities of food to eat this summer. Whether it is a snack, dinner or food for a party, the options are endless. Use your creativity to whip up some yummy healthy dishes!

Fruit Kabobs

For fruit kabobs you can use any fruit and make it as colorful as you would like. These are super easy to make and oh so tasty!

Fruit Salsa

This is another creative dish where you can add many different kinds of fruits. As long as it tastes good to you, that is all that matters. You could bring this dish to a summer cookout or a small get together and watch it be a hit!

Simple Fruit Salad

Once again, you can be as creative as you would like. Add as much fruit to your heart's content. This dish could be brought to any summer event and who doesn't a good old fashion fruit salad?

Must Not Forget...WATER!

Now one could always drink plain old water but what about spicing it up? A current trend sweeping the nation is Infused Water. Water can be flavored with just about anything. Strawberries, Mint, Lemons, you name it! Let's get crazy with our water!

If you haven't noticed by now that the running theme is Fruit then you might want to read the post again haha! Fruit is super healthy for you and has plenty of benefits to eating it. They are full of antioxidants and vitamins and can also keep you hydrated.

FUN FACT: Watermelons are made up of 91% water! (Can you say refreshing?)

If you have any fun recipes, ideas or ways how you flavor your water, feel free to comment below.

There are so many more recipes and ideas out there so be creative and try something new!

How I Manage My Time...

My life is always pretty hectic! I am always ripping and running somewhere. Luckily since I graduated and it is summer, I do have a bit of free time before school starts back up in the fall. Things may be calm now but I am always prepared for a crazy busy day.

Here are some tips as to how I manage my time:

I ALWAYS have my planner

I never go anywhere without it and I am always writing important dates and events in it. I would 100% completely be lost without my planner. I am very big on organization and color coordinating (Stay tuned for a future post). I am always checking my planner because I never want to miss anything and always stay on top of things.

Carry a Pen

I always carry a pen because you do not know when you would need to write something down. It would be horrible to have to remember a date, time and place that someone has told you because you were not able to write it down. Then you would start doing something else and forget all the information. Trust me, it has happened a lot in the past. I made a vow to myself to always carry a pen.  

Make Lists

I am always making lists for something. It usually is a Daily To Do List or a Grocery List but it helps me to not forget things. To Do Lists help me lay out everything I have to do that day and prioritize it. Lists are also a great way to stay on top of things and not procrastinate. Nothing feels better then cross out or checking off a completed task!

Always Take Breaks For Yourself

Even though your life may get crazy, it is always important to take time out for yourself. Taking time out for yourself is a great way to relax and de-stress after a busy day. It can also help clear your mind and to think clearly. Whatever relaxes you works best. I love to listen to music because it shuts out the world around me and clears my mind. You could take a nice relaxing bath or read a good book.

Planner Review!

I love my Erin Condren Life Planner! Their new lined horizontal layout is the perfect fit for my crazy life. The planner features weekly as well as monthly views which makes planning a breeze. The colors are so bright and really make the pages POP!

  

If you are someone who loves a variety then you will love their customizable interchangeable covers. The Erin Condren crew has added so many new unique designs this planner season that it is so hard to choose. There is a new feature where you can create your own cover by choosing any of your personal photos. Another plus is that they also release covers designs for major holidays and events.

 

 

I use the monthly view to write in important dates such as birthdays, holidays and big events. However, I use the weekly view to write more specific things such as appointments, homework, and to do lists.

 

One of the many reasons why I love Erin Condren is because every one of their life planners come with matching color stickers. These stickers are so functional and fit every day events such as birthdays and mani/pedi days! They also include blank stickers for you to write on and you can even order more for only $4!!

 

 

Life Planners also come with an installed plastic durable zipper pouch to help store all of your planner stickers or anything else that may fancy you. I use it to store my planner flags and TV reminder stickers. 



 

Another great feature to this planner is that you have your choice of having a 12 month planner or an 18 month. If you are to order an 18 month planner, it will contain the remainder of 2015, depending on when you order it as well as all of 2016. I love having an 18 month because I already have some events being scheduled in 2016 and it makes it so much easier to see the whole year at a glance to avoid any scheduling conflicts.

 

 

 

Erin Condren has so many items than just planners. They also sell wedding planners, teacher planners, acrylic trays and so much more. This is the only planner that has so many accessories to go with it. Whether you are a person who likes to attach a pen holder or have a stylish elastic band to help keep your planner closed. Erin Condren has it all and there is so much to chose from.

 

There is something for everyone!

Monogram Gives Me Life!!

If anyone knows me, they will know that I love to monogram everything that I can get my hands on. Monogram is just the best way to personalize anything you own. 

Here is a inspirational quote from Glenn O'Brien: "The Monogram is an elegant way to make your mark. It's your name boiled down to the essence, executed with graphic artist."

There are so many things out there that you can place a monogram on to truly make it unique. I definitely love carrying my monogrammed tote and wearing my monogrammed watch everyday. I get so many compliments on them that I can't help but smile every time. My new found favorite monogrammed item is my Erin Condren Life Planner. The planner cover can feature any picture of your choice or your initials. I mean how cute is this geode cover?

Why wouldn't you love to wear something personalized with your initials? 

If you would love to know more about my planner, stay tuned for tomorrow's post!

Embrace Your Geekness Day!

If you haven't guessed it by the title, today is Embrace Your Geekness Day! I am not one for labels so I would not like to say I am geek but I am definitely a part of quite a few fandoms.

Supernatural has definitely become one of my many life obsessions. My boyfriend did warn me that once I started watching it that I would become hooked. I made it my mission to watch the entire series from the beginning and of course by this time they were at season 7 or 8 I believe. Three years later and I am still an avid watcher!

I have also always been obsessed with The Vampire Diaries ever since it premiered when I was in high school. I would watch this show religiously every week and would let nothing stop me. Sadly, my life became too hectic that I wasn't able to keep up with the series but I do plan on getting caught up!

One of my most favorite fandoms is TRANSFORMERS! I have no shame in how much I love Transformers. When I was 16, my mother threw me a transformers themed birthday. We had a transformer cake, plates, cup and ever a tablecloth. It was amazing. I honestly have no idea why but I just love Transformers. I have seen every movie multiple times and cannot wait for the new movie to come out! 

My Favorite Apps To Use!

There are so many apps that I love to use on a daily basis! Apps help make the world go round and there is an app for just about everything! 

Some of my favorite apps to use are:

1. Monogram by Yellow Lab Inc.

This app is amazing if you are a monogram lover! They have so many cute and trendy backgrounds as well as seasonal and holiday ones. There are a variety of fonts and colors to choose from. One can never have too many monogram wallpapers.

2. We Heart It

It is a mixture of Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr. You can like pictures and then add to to collections or boards that you create. There are a lot of cute and creative pictures that one could find.

3. Gas Buddy

This may seem like a pointless app but it is oh so functional. I drive a lot and it is always a hassle to try and hunt down the cheapest and/or nearest gas station. This app allows you view multiple gas stations in your area as well as their current gas prices. A efficient component of this app is that relies on it's real life members to consistently update the gas prices. This app comes in handy when you are traveling or in a new location. Gas Buddy also has a website for those who are less tech savvy. 

4. GrubHub

GrubHub comes in handy when you are in need or finding a restaurant that has takeout and/or delivery without the hassle of googling it. This app comes in handy to view the restaurant's menu as well as the business hours and contact information. I love how this app also shows you when the restaurant starts delivery hours and can even allow you to order takeout straight from the app itself.

Have A Stylish Summer!

Even though summer has already started, it is never too late to start looking cute! Everyone is dressing in bright colors and wild prints this summer so why not stand out?