Fancy That!

I love sweaters this time of year. While most of the time, I'm wearing heavier sweaters, I like the kind you can layer with other things. I had the chance to try out a couple of KnitBest sweaters that I really liked. Knit Best sells a ton of sweaters and you can find a lot of the sweaters on Amazon (my favorite place to shop!) I'm actually fairly new to shopping online and it is such a beast of burden for me to shop for clothes online. I get so picky and it's so tough to find the right type of thing. So for me, I was excited to see how I felt about these sweaters. Here's the first one I got - It's a "Womens Long Sleeve Open Front Cotton Cardigan." I wore this to work and I loved the feel of it! First it's made of 100% soft cotton and WOW do I love the feel of this. It isn't scratchy one bit. It's easy to layer with too. I wore a long sleeved shirt underneath it comfortably. There were only two points I noticed. First, I'm tall

Via Flickr, CC License by Demmer S Over the summer, I cancelled cable. The thing is I wasn't entirely eager to just sign up for a ton of streaming services (although I do have Amazon prime, just not for streaming purposes only!). You see, there are way more ways to enjoy movies and even TV than just streaming services. And I'm not talking about the sketchy sites where you download things you shouldn't, but real ways to enjoy some awesome movies online without putting yourself at risk. Here's my top favorites - 1) Youtube.com - for TV Movies, especially. Alright, depending on the types of movies you enjoy, you can find a lot on YouTube. Forewarning though, if you find something, watch it soon, as sometimes they can be taken down pretty fast simply due to copyright issues. But if you are wanting a way to watch movies (or even TV shows, especially ones from the past), YouTube is a fantastic start. Plus if you are a sucker for Lifetime movies, like me, they have

Looking to save money on groceries? I am very much into apps such as Ibotta, but have you heard of Checkout51? That's another one you may not have heard of but lately I'm really able to rack in the savings. First, you can really save money on things like beauty products (I have saved money on my Simple brand Face Wipes and you can also save money on brands like Nubian Heritage. I talk about them a lot and currently had the chance to try out their incredible new kind called "Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver." A mouthful right? Well, it smells great and actually a perfect lotion scent choice for people who aren't too into the more flowery and fruity scents. Works for both men and women. It has a green grassy scent that smells very clean. Anyways, right now you can save $2.00 on Nubian Heritage brands and that is an incredible savings on a quality product. When you go into stores, make sure you are looking for this: So, anyways, right now I have about

Want an uplifting story for your weekend? Well, here's one for you. This couple Scott and Emily Faulkner were at a campground in Missoula for a music festival. Their cat, Tiger Jr. (or TJ), went missing at this very campground. This sure isn't this cat's first rodeo. This cat has been sailing and camping with his family of four years. So this wasn't like TJ at all. For months in search of their beloved pet, they searched through Craigslist and contacted animal shelters for TJ, but to no avail. Until the Butte Animal Shelter gave them a call. Owner of the shelter Colin Jennings had been approached by TJ who acted very wild and aggressive initially. But TJ was all cleaned up and once when Jennings was feeding other cats at the shelter, TJ approached the cat shelter owner with friendliness. That's when Jennings scanned him for a chip and found one. Scott Faulkner, the cat man of the family, was brought to tears when he reunited with TJ. He described TJ as ac

It's been quite some time since I shared a new gluten-free review with you! I had the chance to review some pastas as well as some rolls and a couple of brownies by Manini's.  Manini's is a new brand to me and I've only just started noticing it in stores. It's been a long journey for me going gluten-free and paying attention to what ingredients agree with me and which ones don't. What makes Manini's a stand out company to me is that they are actually Non-GMO and Gluten-Free and regularly test their foods to make sure they meet certification requirements. I appreciat that so much! I had a few different pastas to review, including the one picture above, along with a few other items - And the following rolls and even a little brownie or two (which I devoured pretty instantly).  The rolls were pretty amazing. I just had them as a snack with olive oil and some oregano. Yum! They warmed up nicely and had amazing texture.  As f

by JLS Photography - Alaska - CC via Flickr I'm pretty shamelessly anti-social and I usually avoid most holiday parties (despite how festive I am this time of year!). Do any of you know how to manage holiday parties even though you aren't a fan? Well, I came across this list of socializing tips sent out by ToastMasters that you may appreciate. 1) Look for a friendly face. I think this is a great tip. Go into the room with a smile and look for the first person that smiles back. Ideally, you will be walking in with someone you know so you can cling onto them for as long as you can. Or find the one person you know and follow them throughout the party. That's what I do! 2) Watch your body language. Toastmasters says to be aware of your body language. I think this is an excellent tip. I know when I get uncomfortable in these situations I slouch and cross my arms over my chest. Not exactly the most open stance to have in a party. But they suggest to make eye contact

Anyone else absolutely shocked that it's already the holiday season? I feel like this year just zipped by! Make a Christmas countdown calendar to get your child excited about the coming holiday! Count backwards to give your child something to look forward to each day of the Christmas season. Creating a Christmas countdown calendar can easily become one of your family's favorite yearly traditions. This simple Christmas countdown calendar activity also helps your child build reading and counting skills . What You Need: 9" x 12" poster board Red & green construction paper, cut into 1 ¾" x 2" squares Scissors Glue Glitter (optional) Pen Index cards, cut into strips What You Do: Draw a table with 4 rows and 5 columns onto a piece of 9" x 12" poster board. Divide the table into 2-inch squares. Measure a table onto a piece of green and red construction paper using the same dimensions. Cut out the squares from each shee