tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72506171592619749682024-02-20T22:29:54.294-05:00Kayla's Creative Cuticlesmy life, my nails, my blog..Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-3008679953993578072019-09-17T17:23:00.001-04:002019-09-17T17:51:14.076-04:00Meal Prepping... <div dir="ltr">
When it comes to meal prepping I am still a bot of a newbie. I try to create well rounded meals, but focused mostly on the protein & veggies.</div>
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But, sometimes I feel like I take it too seriously?</div>
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When I meal prep, I make each bowl separately!!!</div>
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When I did my shrimp fried rice...</div>
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I measured everything out:<br />
Counted my 23 shrimp (times 4, set them all aside in piles)<br />
1/2C of pepper/onion mix (set aside in 4 medium bowls)<br />
1/2 jalepeño (diced & separated into 4 small bowls)<br />
Boiled my rice, put 1/2C in each bowl</div>
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Then, came cooking/combining:</div>
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I put 1tbsp of butter in the pan, sauteed my peppers/onions/jalepeños, then put that mixture into the medium bowls. (Did each set alone.. so, four times.)</div>
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Then, I took two eggs & cracked them into my pan, half cooked them. Slid them to one side of the pan, added the measured rice, the shrimp, & one bowl of sauteed peppers/onions, and pour my soy sauce over the rice/veg/shrimp side.</div>
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Then, I mixed it all together in the pan, and pour it all into the prep bowl. (Again, did that four times. Haha.)</div>
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Now, today, I made my spaghetti bowls..</div>
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I put the 1/2C of peppers/onions in a medium bowl (x4)</div>
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Put the diced mushrooms & jalepeños in a large bowl (x4)</div>
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I boiled my pasta servings in two pots! 2oz of pasta in each pot.. then, put each serving into a prep bowl. (The other 2 servings were birds eye, I microwaved the bag then separated into prep bowls.)</div>
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Cooked all of the chicken, then separated it into the prep bowls with the pasta.</div>
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Sauteed the peppers/mushrooms/onions by serving, added them to the prep bowls.</div>
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Then, once I got to the 4th set, I took the bowl with just chicken & pasta, added it to my pan, added the spaghetti sauce & stirred it all together. Then, repeated that 3 more times, with the rest of the bowls.</div>
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Am I being too meticulous?</div>
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If I sautee all of the veggies, cook the chicken & the pasta, mix it all in one pot and add the sauce, THEN separate... Is it really gonna matter of it's not all, exactly the same amounts of each ingredient?</div>
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Is this just a normal thing? Lmfao.<br />
Maybe it just comes with the territory..</div>
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How do YOU meal prep?!<br />
Are you as careful as me, or do you throw caution to the wind?</div>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-20629354049820999752019-08-19T07:41:00.000-04:002019-08-19T07:41:25.076-04:00Food & Weight Loss<div dir="ltr">
From the very beginning of my weightloss journey, the scale, consistently, moved EVERY SINGLE WEEK.<br />
Until it didn't...</div>
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On June 2, 2019 I hit 155lbs.<br />
I was only 10lbs away from my ultimate goal weight! I had recently bought all new work shorts, all size 10. There were only 4 more days until Summer Break started, and that meant that in the 9 weeks that I'd be off work, I'd lose the last of my weight. I'd be to goal by the time school returned! Yay!</div>
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That was not what happened.</div>
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As of August 12, 2019, I had STILL not lost even ONE pound. (That was the last time I weighed.)</div>
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I have maintained my weight of 155 pounds. All summer, 11 weeks, no change. In weight, that is, I DID have to go buy size 8 shorts!!! Not one pound lost (or gained), but a drop in pants size.</div>
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On Sunday of last week I bought a new FitBit (the Inspire HR). Monday was the first whole day that I wore it. I noticed that it automatically allotted more calories than "Lose It" did for me. Both apps take into consideration age, height, current weight, goal weight, rate of loss (1lb a week is what I always set the goal to). However, FitBit also asks about your activity level.</div>
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I decided to log my exercise and food into both apps for a week & see the difference. The results were kind of mind blowing!</div>
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For the past few weeks I have been wondering if I was eating enough (more on those thoughts can be found on various IG posts). If this week has taught me ANYTHING it's that I could not even fathom how little I was, actually, eating!!!</div>
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Just take a look at these comparisons of what each app was telling me about my days.</div>
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"Lose It" collage says I'm over 2,692 total calories for the week, which would have made me gain weight.. I didn't!</div>
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"FitBit" collage says I'm under 3,301 total calories for the week, which means I should have lost almost a pound.. I won't weigh until next week. (Explanation below.)</div>
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As you can, clearly, see the Lose It app makes it seem like I was just gorging myself!!!<br />
However, the FitBit app shows a truer story of what I was eating, compared to what I was burning! You may, also, see that it took a little adjusting of my mindset to get comfortable with eating as much as it was telling me to (with the exception of Friday, where I took advantage of girl's night (also a post about that on my IG lol).</div>
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FitBit takes into account every single step taken, every single calorie that is burned while sitting, sleeping, etc.<br />
Not to mention, the "calories burned" during workouts were much more than what "Lose It" estimated.</div>
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Disclaimer, I don't plan on weighing myself right now do to my period, (I am ALWAYS 2 to 3 pounds up the entire week). So, I am going to give myself one more week of following what the FitBit tells me, and then weigh in next week.</div>
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I feel MUCH less worried about every single calorie that I take in. I have felt so relaxed about food all week, and it's been SO refreshing.</div>
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One pound is equal to 3,500 calories.<br />
In order to lose one pound a week, you must burn 500 calories a day, more than you take in.<br />
Example: if you eat 2000 cals a day, you need to burn 2500 each day to lose a pound in one week.</div>
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Just for a little clarity on the way the FitBit shows "what's left", that is all calories OVER the 500 that you should have burned for the day to meet your "1lb a week". So, on the day where it says "320 cals left", that means that I burned a net of -820 for that day, instead of my -500 goal. Again, look at Thursday (Aug 15th), it says I had 5 cals left, that means I only burned 5 extra calories than I was meant to, so I was at -505!</div>
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It is a terrifying thought to know that I should have eaten another 320 calories that day to not have burned so many calories. Especially, when all these months I've been terrified to eat more than 1300-1600 cals a day!</div>
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FitBit had me eating around 2k a day & it took a little adjusting to feel ok about it.<br />
It's sad that we have to feel scared to eat a certain amount of food. I can't wait to check my weight this coming weekend & see if this new change has made any difference!</div>
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Obviously, I will post an update.<br />
Just a quick, literal, update lol.</div>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-17613757632364202472019-06-06T08:29:00.001-04:002019-06-06T08:43:07.938-04:00Running a mile.......<p dir="ltr">Let me start this by saying, I have NEVER in my life, ran a mile!!!<br>
Back in November/December 2018 I attempted to run... I just ran until I couldn't anymore.. It was .25 of a mile. I made so many excuses as to why I had to stop, it was 34° outside & my lungs were on fire.. lol</p>
<p dir="ltr">Fast forward to last weekend, my mom & her boyfriend, Zack, were at my house. We were all sitting out front, talking. Zack has been trying to get me to run a 5K with them for MONTHS!!! I do NOT run. I CAN'T run! I am NOT a runner!</p>
<p dir="ltr">However, he made me promise that I'd do one with them by the end of the year. He would even pay, but I had to do it!<br>
I relented. So, I vowed that I would begin "training" this week, and then I MIGHT be ready by December haha.</p>
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I decided I just needed to see where I was at, and how much work I needed to do to be ready for a 5K.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I walked into the gym, at 6am, headed straight to the treadmill.<br>
I told myself, it's ok if you can't get a mile, just do like last time, run until you just can't anymore. Then stop, and try to do better next time.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I pressed start & set the pace at 5mph.<br>
That felt comfortable, and I could always lower the speed if I needed to in a few minutes. (The treadmill told me that was a 12 minute/mile pace.)</p>
<p dir="ltr">About 9 minutes in, I sent a SnapChat video to Zack, letting him know I was almost at 1 mile! I couldn't believe it!<br>
Then, I took a video for myself at the 10 minute mark.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Once I was near the first mile, I figured I could keep going & just stop when I needed. After all, I had already surpassed my expectations. I was already proud of what I was capable of.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Next thing I know, I'm creeping up on 2 miles & I felt like I could go a LITTLE bit longer.. Maybe 2.5? Nah, I'll probably stop way before then, for sure. No way I could do another half mile!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Then, 2.5 came.... I told myself, just push, SEE IF you can get close to 3! Also, I increased the speed to 5.5 mph.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As 2.7 neared, I found myself wondering if I could do another half a mile.....<br>
I mean, that's all it would take to reach 5K!<br>
That's not too much longer.. So, I pushed.</p>
<p dir="ltr">3 miles...<br>
3.06 miles...<br>
3.13 miles...<br>
3.17 miles...<br>
3.2 miles!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I pressed stop on the treadmill, because I had burst into tears!!!<br>
Who was this person who had just ran THREE MILES?!?!?!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Three point two miles.<br>
A 5K.<br>
At 6 in the morning!<br>
Obviously, not the person that I thought I was when I walked into the gym 40 minutes prior.<br>
Anyone who saw me burst into tears probably thought I was losing my mind.<br>
I collected myself a bit.<br>
Got off the treadmill.<br>
Grabbed a paper towel to clean the handles that I barely touched (twice, to check my pulse).</p>
<p dir="ltr">As I walked out of the gym, to my car, I could NOT stop crying.<br>
I don't even know why.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I went in, hoping to get to .5 miles.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We are SO much stronger than we think we are!<br>
We are capable of SO much more than we believe!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I don't run.<br>
I am not a runner.<br>
I can't run.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I ran a 5K for the very first time today, in 37:48. That averages to LESS than 12 minutes a mile!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Proud doesn't even begin to describe what I'm feeling.</p>
<p dir="ltr">P.S. if you wanna experience THE moment, check out my <a href="https://youtu.be/ry_CztK6Rnc">video</a>..<br>
Prepare to cry!<br>
You've been warned..<br><br></p>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-87906668368884992482019-03-28T20:57:00.001-04:002019-03-28T20:57:39.018-04:00My 21 Day Meal Plan Journey<p dir="ltr">So, I have been following <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myadventuretofit">My Adventure to Fit </a>pretty much ever since I created my Fitness Instagram.<br>
She is the creator of the <a href="http://www.instagram.com/21daymealplan">21 Day Meal Plan</a>.<br>
To put this as simply as possible, this is a "meal plan" that is just a list of "allowed foods".<br>
The premise is, for 21 days ONLY eat the foods that are on the list.<br>
That's it!!!<br>
Then, you can take a break or continue with another 3 week round.<br>
The goal is to make this plan work for your life, and to make it a lifestyle as the new way you think about food & eat.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I considered buying it for quite a while, but could never quite talk myself into it.<br>
However, on St. Paddy's Day, she had a 50% off sale & I could not pass that up!</p>
<p dir="ltr">So, I finally bought it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Once I got the plan, I wrote down a grocery list. Figured I would be able to fit it all into our usual budget, if I did half at a time. Bought the first half last week, will be buying the last half tomorrow.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As of my last weigh in, I am only 19lbs away from my goal, 145!!!<br>
By Sunday, which will be my "Day One", I should be 18lbs away.<br>
I will be weighing myself, and doing all of my measurements Sunday morning, so that I can compare all aspects of any losses that I experience by day 21.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It seems that many people lose 10-20lbs during their first round!<br>
I am NOT expecting to lose even close to that! I know that because I don't have a ton left to lose, that it may not come off quite as quickly, and I am ok with that!<br>
As you know, I have no issues with losing slowly. In fact, I prefer to do so!<br>
That is NOT my reasoning behind wanting to start the plan. I don't want a quick fix for the last 20ish pounds! I just want to get myself into a "better" eating routine prior to reaching my goal, so that I will be able to change my eating habits easier for my next steps! I will already be in a better eating routine by then, and not just have to dive in head first.</p>
<p dir="ltr">So, obviously, once I reach my goal, I will assess (I do NOT foresee wanting/needing to lose any more than what I have planned), and if I'm good with 145 (like I know I will be) I will begin maintenance mode!!! That will be 2 or 3 months of staying within a 5lb range of my final weight (so, between 140-150)!<br>
After I know that I can handle maintaining my weight, I will begin focusing on toning!<br>
Mainly, arms & abs! (P.S. especially abs lmao)</p>
<p dir="ltr">From what I can tell, based on the research I've been doing about toning your abs, food matters WAY more for that than it does for losing weight!!!<br>
Mostly due to sodium intake and the amount of protein you're getting. That is a key factor to the 21 Day Meal Plan. It's all whole foods and focused on low sodium (basically, no added salt.. just the salt that you get naturally).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Another HUGE factor that made me want to try the plan out was the fact that tracking is not required. I am hoping that I can try to not track for a portion of my maintenance period. Maybe a month or so in, not at first.<br>
Obviously, tracking my meals for the rest of my life is far from ideal! Haha. So, I'm hoping that this will help get me to a point where I can manage my weight, without obsessing over every single calorie that goes into my mouth.<br>
That freedom means more to me than ANYTHING else that this plan may give my life.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tiffany recommends that the first round is done 100% compliant. Then, if you so choose, you may add in some things that are not on the list of foods, given that they are still fairly healthy & natural. I know that for me, the first thing I will add back are my protein shakes! Haha. It's not the "most" natural thing in the world, but it is healthy & all in all, it's not a bad addition.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Those are my reasons & goals for myself on the plan.. Here's a quick rundown of my plan of attack!</p>
<p dir="ltr">First of all, like I mentioned earlier, I made a list of all of the compliant foods that I would eat. I have purchased half already, and will purchase the rest tomorrow.<br>
I, also, purchased "meal prep" dishes. Glass ones that I can put in the oven, microwave, dishwasher, etc..</p>
<p dir="ltr">I am going to choose one or two meals each week, and I am going to prep 2 or 3 days worth at a time.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I don't really eat breakfast, I just have my protein shakes on gym days & coffee the other mornings. So, I will be trying to figure out a good smoothie recipe for my mornings, that I will continue to drink on my off days after the first 3 weeks (because I will add my shakes back in after the first round).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Then, I will eat whatever meal I prepped for lunch & dinner for a couple of days.<br>
I figure if I only prep 4 to 6 servings, it will hold up well. I don't want to do too much more, in fear that it will spoil.<br>
So, every 2 or 3 days, I will switch up my meal. If that starts making me angry (eating the same thing two days straight), I will prep two different meals at once & alternate each day.<br>
I am new to this whole meal prep business. Haha.<br>
Any tips would be appreciated.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Snacks, that should be a bit easier.<br>
The list of compliant snacks is pretty limited, unless you create your own snacks. So, I am thinking I will keep it simple the first round!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I feel like after 3 weeks, I will feel more comfortable navigating on a day to day basis & will get a little more adventurous!</p>
<p dir="ltr">So, this is my main plan, as of now..<br>
If you're already on the plan, let me know how you're doing.<br>
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-80597258417501158422019-02-18T14:41:00.002-05:002019-02-18T14:41:38.176-05:00Review of the Year of You VoxBox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am NOT very good at applying false lashes..</div>
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They didnt last very long on me..<br />
After about 20-30 minutes they started peeling off. Again, this could VERY well be user error!<br />
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I would try the lashes again. Love the adhesive.<br />
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Next up we have the Classico Organic Pasta Sauce. I had the roasted garlic flavor.<br />
I used it for 3 meals (only have photos of two..).<br />
I made meatball subs for my husband & son, and I had myself a bowl of zucchini spaghetti.<br />
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It tasted really great. My favorite part was the decent sized chunks of tomatoes in the sauce.<br />
After this night, I put the remainder of the jar in my fridge to use another night.<br />
The 3rd meal that I used it for was stuffed bell peppers. It was 4 or 5 days later & I forgot to take pictures of that meal. Although, those would have been the best pics! It was so beautiful & delicious!<br />
Nutrition wise this sauce isn't any different than the usual, non-organic, sauce that we usually buy. But, I'd buy it again if I saw it in the store, and it for my meal budget.<br />
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The spray on deodorant smelled great. It was easy to apply. BUT, about 15 minutes after I was finished filming my vlog, I noticed that the left side had rubbed white residue all over the armpit edge of my shirt & bra. Not the right side, just the left. I remember noting that my left side had some white showing after application. So, I'd say as long as it didn't "cake up" while applying you should be fine. Honestly, I think I'll just stick with my Suave bar deodorant!<br />
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Finally, we come to the Goldbond Lotion. The smell was kind of a medicated smell, but it wasn't too strong. It rubbed into my skin fairly quickly and didnt leave any sticky/oily residue. A tiny bot goes a really long way. I will continue to use the bottle. After it's gone, that's when I'll make the decision to buy another, or not.Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-78766243886296950082019-02-12T17:39:00.001-05:002019-02-13T14:14:26.103-05:00Goals...?<div dir="ltr">
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I know I don't post much, I've been telling myself I need to work on it.</div>
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As a matter of fact, I am hoping to have a blog up this weekend (other than this one HA!).</div>
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Anywho..<br />
So, the last "my life" blog was about my weightloss journey.<br />
This one is, too.</div>
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So, if you don't really care about that type of stuff, I love you, and I'll see ya for the next post, maybe. No hard feelings.</div>
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However, if you're interested, thanks for reading. Be sure to say hi or something!</div>
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So, as I stated in my last blog, when I started this journey, my goal was to hit 180. I, honestly, figured that "if I lost THAT much weight (56lbs from start to 180) that I'd look amazing, plus I'd probably look weird to be thinner than that".</div>
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Well, that goal has come & gone. I hit it on December 5th, 2018 (19 days earlier than I planned!). But, as I was coming up to that goal, I started to realize that I KNEW I could go lower. That I still, clearly, had plenty more to lose before I would look "too thin"! Haha.</div>
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So, I thought back to a time when I was comfortable in my body (& a time when I actually knew my weight, seeing as how I didn't even care about that until i was about 17/18). Turns out, 17 was the time that I was trying to think of, anyways!<br />
I was ranging between 160-165, 36DD bra, I was happy & loved my body.</div>
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THAT should be my final goal!!!</div>
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That's what I told myself, and again, figured I'd look "too thin" much lower than that... Because I loved the way I looked back then.</div>
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Well, here I am, 11lbs away from 160, and wondering if I COULD do more...........</div>
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Last night, I had a conversation with Eric (the husband for any new comers) & I showed him a couple of women that I follow on Instagram;<br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/thestairlady?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=gqvjed85gn46" target="_blank">@TheStairLady</a> & <a href="https://instagram.com/jens100poundjourney?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1ozjmht17ucvi" target="_blank">@Jens100PoundJourney</a><br />
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First of all, I follow a LOT of people, but there are a handful that I tend to watch more closely, simply because they are "closest" to me as a body. (i.e. 30ish, 5'4" tall, started at 240ish)<br />
Well, one is at 148, the other just hit her goal of 140. BOTH of these women look beautiful & healthy, and not at all "too skinny"!!!</div>
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I think that last night, having that conversation, out loud, with Eric, was, literally, the very first time that I have EVER considered setting a 140-something pound goal!!!</div>
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Now, I am STILL not 100% sure about that...<br />
I am still working towards my short term of 170 (which I will hit soon), then my short term goal of 160.<br />
I keep telling myself that once I hit 160, that's when I'll make the final decision.<br />
Not a second before then! Lol.</div>
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I don't know why the 140s seem to scare me, or maybe just seem out of reach.<br />
I have NO idea why I can't just say I'd like to get there.</div>
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I have said, once, that once I get to 160, I will start setting 5lb short term goals (as opposed to my, usual,10lb ones).<br />
Then, once I get to 155, I can go to 150, etc.</div>
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Well, I'm here, and I'm saying it, RIGHT NOW!!!<br />
I am setting my FINAL goal to 145!!!</div>
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And here is my "escape clause":<br />
IF, at any point, over the next 26lbs I feel like I am comfortable enough, "too thin", or anything else that makes me change my mind, I CAN!!!</div>
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Instead of upping my goals after each loss, I am just jumping the gun & lowering it, all the way!!! Then, adjustments can vary as needed on the way!</div>
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It's such a strange feeling to have this out in the world. It's such a weird feeling to even THINK it's possible...</div>
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But, theres ONE more facet to this convo from last night. The one that got me thinking that it was even a possibility...</div>
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Before Eric got home I had a thought..<br />
What does a 30lb loss even LOOK like on my body..<br />
So, to the Gram I went, to find my "30lbs lost" photo.</div>
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I compared my Day One - to - 30lbs gone - to - 65lbs gone...</div>
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Honestly, looking at the differences I don't think it looks like I could lose another 30..<br />
However, that's just me, looking it square in the belly! Haha.<br />
I'm sure I've got close to that, that's possible to lose, belly, legs, arms, back combined. So, I went with a 26lb goal. (171 to 145)</div>
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This is where I'm sitting, these are all of my cards, out on the table for all to see.<br />
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Part of me feels like if I don't make it, I've failed everyone.</div>
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Part of me feels good, because this is my accountability. Like, once you've spoken a goal out into the world, you have to live up to it!</div>
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Look what it did for me with 180.. I wanted to lose 18lbs in 16 weeks to meet my goal... I ended up losing 18lbs in about 14 weeks!!!</div>
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Also, because we are on the topic of "dated weight goals", I just want to make it VERY clear that I am NOT giving myself a specific date to reach this by!!!</div>
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Ideally, continuing on with my average of 1lb a week, I'd reach it sometime between July & September. However, IF it takes a little longer, or not quite as long, I am ok with that, as well! I don't want to have the added pressure of a ticking clock.</div>
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Alright, I believe that I've rambled for long enough.. I just needed to get my thoughts out & down. Even if no one else but me reads this, it has helped to organize my thoughts & I am happy.</div>
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-75172548464343092902018-12-29T12:27:00.001-05:002018-12-29T12:30:38.194-05:00Instant Pot Adventures (001) - Deviled EggsBy now I'm sure you've all heard of the Instant Pot!<br />
Well, my parents got me one for Christmas, this year!!!<br />
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I have been going back & forth between wanting an Instant Pot and an Air Fryer over the past few months...<br />
Even though I've only had the InstaPot a few days & I've only JUST used it for the first time... I must say, I'm glad to have this over the fryer!!!<br />
We don't eat a ton of fried foods to begin with, and this thing is seeming to be SUPER versatile.<br />
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I haven't really cooked much since getting it, so today was its maiden voyage. I had heard from someone on Facebook that it makes good hard boiled eggs. I was intrigued.<br />
As someone who makes dozens of dozens of deviled eggs EVERY SINGLE YEAR, the thought of quick hard boiled eggs was a dream come true!!!<br />
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Off subject, but over the years I have perfected hard boiled eggs!!!<br />
If you don't have an InstaPot, feel free to find that secret <a href="https://ksccs.blogspot.com/2018/12/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs.html?m=1" target="_blank">here</a>!!! Perfect EVERY time!<br />
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Anywho, having said that ^^^ I will NEVER boil eggs like that again!!!<br />
Now, this InstaPot method only, truly, saves me about 6 minutes of "cook" time, BUT it's still so worth it! We'll get into all of the "whys" in just a moment.<br />
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I want to preface this by saying, normally, I cook WAY more than 10 eggs at a time.<br />
This particular family gathering is small, 10 people.<br />
Usually, I will cook 2 to 3 dozen at a time!<br />
I am confident, but curious to see how well it handles all of that, next time.<br />
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Alright, let's get into this!!!<br />
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First of all, you have to test your Instant Pot prior to actually using it. Just follow the simple instructions in the booklet that it comes with.<br />
Basically, you add 3 cups of water to the pot, attach the lid, set the vent to seal, and run the pressure cooker for 2 minutes. All this does is assure that your cooker is working properly; lid, vents, etc.<br />
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Now, I Googled how to hard boil eggs in the InstaPot and pretty much every single tutorial said to add one cup of water & to use the little rack that comes with the pot.<br />
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I pressed the "egg" button, then pressed the adjust button until it was on high, & set the time for 5 minutes. 10 seconds later, it beeped and began. It takes about 2 minutes for the pressure to build up, then it will steam for 5 minutes. Once the time runs out, it will automatically set itself on "keep warm". So, you let the eggs sit, while the pot naturally releases pressure, for 5 minutes. (12 minutes in, so far.)<br />
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Once 5 minutes has passed, turn the release valve to vent. Do this VERY quickly, and make sure your hand is not anywhere near the release vent!<br />
Use a spoon if you are worried.<br />
Once the steam & pressure is all released, remove the lid.<br />
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By the way, the eggs look great, here. No cracks or spillage.<br />
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I used a pair of tongs to remove the eggs, and I put them in a bowl of ice water.<br />
Mostly, this just makes it to where you can handle them while peeling.<br />
Sit in ice for 5 minutes, then peel!<br />
(Done in 19+/- minutes!)<br />
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Now, let me tell you...<br />
My LEAST favorite part about making deviled eggs is the peeling!!! Ugh!<br />
Especially when I have to make a few dozen at a time... By the end, my finger tips are so sore.<br />
However, these were the easiest eggs to peel, that I have ever experienced!!!<br />
You crack the shell & it practically slips off! I was extremely impressed. Didn't take long, at all.<br />
But, the best part?!?!?!<br />
NONE of the eggs peeled ugly!!!<br />
If you've ever made boiled eggs, you know what I'm talking about. Some eggs like to hold onto their shells in a couple of places & when you're peeling, the shell takes a bit of egg white off with it, causing the white to look jagged. Not these! All 10 of my eggs are perfectly peeled & beautiful!!!<br />
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Here is a cross section of one of the eggs. The yolk is perfectly cooked! There is no gooey center, which was my main concern before starting this.</div>
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Again I say, perfectly cooked. The outer edges are still yellow, and haven't been over cooked to that rubbery green color.<br />
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After you devil your yolks, spoon the mixture into your whites & sprinkle with your seasonings.<br />
Here they are, all ready to be put in the refrigerator until we head out this afternoon!<br />
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How about a close up of those gorgeous eggs?! Delicious!<br />
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All in all, I am thoroughly impressed with how well the eggs were cooked. Normally, it would take me 25 minutes, JUST to "cook" them *see link towards beginning*, but these were done & ready to peel in just 19!!!<br />
I will be using this for ALL of my future egg-scursions. ;)<br />
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Thanks for reading.<br />
I will be back, next time, with my buffalo chicken dip! (Whole recipe, and all!)<br />
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***Sorry, not giving you my deviled egg recipe, that's a secret! Lol.***Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-83801127337291874842018-12-29T12:25:00.001-05:002018-12-29T12:29:30.111-05:00Perfect Hard Boiled EggsThis is gonna be just a quick blog about how to cook perfect hard boiled eggs!<br />
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Take a sharp knife & poke a small hole into the top of each egg.<br />
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As you poke them, place them into a big pot.<br />
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Once you have finished adding all of your eggs, make sure your pot is large enough to add enough water to completely submerge your eggs, and still have boiling room.<br />
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Sprinkle about 2tsp of salt into the water.<br />
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Place on your stove & turn it on high.<br />
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It will take about 5 minutes for the water to begin to boil, once it is boiling let it boil for 10 minutes.<br />
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After your timer goes off, take the pot off of the heat, immediately, and put a lid on.<br />
Let the eggs sit in the pot for an additional 15 minutes.<br />
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(About 30 minutes in, so far.)<br />
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After that timer goes off, you can drain the eggs & add ice water to the pot. Let that sit about 5 minutes so that the eggs are easier to handle while peeling.<br />
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That's it! That's the secret!<br />
Perfectly boiled eggs, every time.<br />
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If you have an Instant Pot, and you want to boil eggs in that, I have a blog explaining how, as well.<br />
Click <a href="https://ksccs.blogspot.com/2018/12/instant-pot-adventures-001-deviled-eggs." target="_blank">here</a> to read that one.Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-6140020620587564392018-12-27T12:03:00.001-05:002019-01-03T09:46:45.347-05:00Saving Myself from Myself<div dir="ltr">
People who know me, know that I have struggled with my weight a lot over the last 11 years.<br />
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All through High School, I was never a size 2, like most of my friends, but I was ok with my body. I enjoyed what I looked like, for the most part.<br />
At 17 I was 160lbs, and I loved my body!<br />
That was really the first time that I ever wondered how much I weighed, so I couldn't tell you any other weights from prior to 17.<br />
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However, once I turned 18, I gained about 25lbs. I was 185 at 19, when I got pregnant.<br />
However, I had lost about 10lbs before I found out! So, I was feeling good, losing weight without really trying, then it turned out, I was just pregnant... Bahaha.<br />
By the day I gave birth to Ty I was 38.5 weeks pregnant & 198lbs.<br />
About a month after I gave birth I had dropped back down to 174!!!<br />
The lightest I am aware of being since.<br />
I am certain that I weighed less after starting work at Dodge, but I never weighed myself. I just know by the way my clothes were fitting after 2 months. However, that's when my accident happened.<br />
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For those who may be reading this who don't know me, personally, on April 26, 2010 a man ran a stop sign doing about 60mph & slammed into the front quater panel of my car. I spun a couple of times, took out a stop sign & almost hit a giant tree. My son, 8 months old at the time, was in the back seat. My head busted out my driver's side window, my left arm punched through my windshield, and my right knee was jammed into the dashboard.<br />
Ty was, so thankfully, unharmed!!!<br />
I, however, was quite banged up.<br />
I remember turning around to look at Ty after it was over, he was in his carseat & it hadn't moved. I unbuckled so quickly & climbed out of my broken window. The Drs at the hospital told me that I had a tibial plataue fracture & put me in a leg brace until I could get in to see an Orthopedic Surgeon.<br />
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Well, between car insurances & other BS it took 2 months to get into one!!!<br />
At that time, they told me my leg was not broken, but I had severely sprained my MCL, AND both of my bursas in my right knee had burst! (Those are the little sacks that surround your knee & joint for lubrication.)<br />
Needless to say, after being in a brace for 2 months, my leg needed a TON of physical therapy!!!<br />
It was horrible & painful & I've told you all of this to say that my knee has always been an issue since, AND that that is when my weight REALLY got out of control.</div>
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After 2 months of just sitting around due to my "broken" leg, and then the pain over the next few months of PT. I just started gaining.<br />
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In 2012, I had decided enough was enough & I lost about 40lbs, just from eating less (not calorie counting or anything), drinking a gallon of water a day, and walking 4 miles a day/3 days a week.</div>
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For whatever reason, after I hit 193, I gave up... I, honestly, can not remember why... I know that my mother-in-law passed away that October & life was not very good for a few months after that, I suspect that's what happened.. That's neither here nor there. Between the beginning of 2013 & the end of 2017 I gained every pound back.<br />
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Here were get to 2018. Fresh 2018!!!<br />
January 7th, to be exact.<br />
It wasnt a "New Year's Resolution", I just happened to start in January lol.<br />
My husband had recently switched jobs & we had some extra spending money. He had bought himself some things & I just could NOT figure out what I wanted for myself.<br />
Finally, I said to him, just give me $200, I will keep it in my account & let it pay a gym membership each month!<br />
At that point, he told me that I didnt need to use the money for that, to just join & that he would just pay the membership fee, normally.<br />
I almost cried lol.<br />
We had tossed around the idea of joining a gym for YEARS. Something inside of me just knew it was time!!!<br />
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I went the next day to check out Anytime Fitness & Planet Fitness. When I arrived at Anytime, at the time I would have to be there each morning, it was not "open". But, you could get in with the fob. I found out that employees didnt show up until 11am, and I did NOT feel comfortable knowing that I could be at the gym, completely alone at Anytime.<br />
So, in their parking lot, I called Planet.<br />
Someone answered! I asked a few questions & once I found out that if PF was open, there was ALWAYS an employee there, I just knew that was the one.<br />
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I went on the tour. Then, I opted for the $22.95/mo membership instead of the $10!!! But, I'm SO glad that I did! Over the summer, my step-mom started going with me, as my guest, & that was just an even better added bonus to my life change. We bonded so much, and she eventually got her own membership & still goes!<br />
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Moving on to the start.<br />
I was so nervous, my first day was the 9th, because I didn't know that I would be able to start the day I joined, and I went in normal clothes lol. Didn't have time to go home & come back before Ty got out of school.<br />
So, I walk in.. I was so glad to see SO many people in all different points of their journey. Not everyone looked perfect, and that was a little less intimidating.<br />
I went to the treadmill, walked one mile as a warm up. Then, I moved on to the 30 minute circut room, and finished off with 5 miles on the bike.<br />
I left feeling so good!!!<br />
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I continued that same routine for the first 4 weeks. Then, I got the nerve to take a class with the trainer!</div>
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My first time, I took 4 classes in a row.<br />
Arms, legs, shoulders, abs. (Not necessarily in that order lol).<br />
There were 3 other women taking the first & since I was the only one in the other 3 they agreed to join me for those, as well.</div>
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I ended up taking 3 more focused classes before I was ready to take on a "design your own". Luckily, he had gotten to know my body a little. So he knew how to modify workouts to suit my specific issues/crutches (knee, mostly).<br />
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So, after that, I was on my own with that routine for 6 weeks.</div>
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About 3 weeks in, I forgot my leg brace on top of the dryer... It was leg day... I decided to go easy, but I felt like it wasn't really working me out as good as usual. So, I figured I could just put my weights back up & just do less reps.... But, it blew me away that my knee didn't hurt, at all!!! I got through my ENTIRE leg day without any pain!!!<br />
I assumed the pain would come later, and it never did!!!<br />
To this day, I have not had any knee pain!!!<br />
Just like that, I had healed myself without even knowing it!<br />
So, on top of EVERYTHING else, this was my favorite side effect! This has been quite a Chilly winter for Florida, and the cold weather usually KILLS my knee. That, I figured, would be the true test. NOTHING! NO pain! It's truly amazing!<br />
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I ended up taking the class again a couple more times, then I decided that I was confident & educated enough to design my own.</div>
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I have been doing that ever since!<br />
I took a couple of 3 week long design classes with a couple of other trainers, as they came through. (Turnover for a trainer has been kind of high at my gym lol. After John left, we are on our 3rd one!!!)</div>
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But, mostly, just to get new ideas & run ideas that I've seen past them lol.<br />
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I follow quite a bit of people on my Fitstagram (as my Sister-in-Law called it over Christmas haha), & I save a ton of workout videos & try them when I'm feeling brave!<br />
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Now, it wasn't just exercise, alone, that helped me shed the weight. For the majority of my journey I have been in a caloric deficit! I still eat carbs, and anything else I want to eat, I just make sure it all adheres to my daily calorie allowance.<br />
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Over the course of this journey, I KNEW only one thing. That I didn't care how slow going it was, as long as it was always going! When I first started taking classes with John, we had conversations about weightloss & such. I told him I was only losing one pound a week, and he said it was perfect. You really want to aim at losing 1 to 2lbs a week, to give your body time to get into your new habits, and to allow your skin to regain its elasticity.<br />
I have seen so many amazing, beautiful bodies over the last year that have excess skin, and I am not afraid of it. I know it's a possibility. However, I am glad that i chose to take it slow & am doing my best to minimize the chance, or amount.<br />
I have, consistently, lost 1lbs a week, since beginning. With the exception of a handful of weeks where I lost 2 or 3.<br />
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I am on week 51 & I have lost 57lbs!<br />
236 down to 179!!!<br />
I have gone from a size 18 pants to a loose fitting 13/14.<br />
Size XXL shirt to a loose fitting L.<br />
42DDD bra to a 36DD.<br />
Size 10 wedding rings to size 8.<br />
AND a 9.5 shoe to an 8!!! That one caught me by surprise! Lol.<br />
I have so much stamina, I am so much stronger!<br />
***Editing on January 3rd, to add that from week 24 (about 212lbs) until now, week 52 (179lbs) I have lost 39" Total across my whole body!!! I don't know how many total inches are lost since the start, because I didn't measure until week 24.**<br />
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I even gave myself a small, personal goal aside from weightloss..<br />
To do ONE pushup by the end of December.<br />
I reached that goal <u>on</u> November 27th!!!</div>
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I won't be adding any photos on this blog post, however, I will link my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/FloridaFit89">Instagram</a>, if you'd like to check it out for yourself.<br />
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Once I have reached, what I'm hoping will be, my final goal weight (160), I will post a new blog with tons of photos of my journey.</div>
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I really just wanted to get this out & maybe help anyone who may be struggling like I was! Someone who maybe needs to know that it doesn't have to be hard. You don't HAVE to lose it all in one year. One pound lost is still ONE POUND LOST!!! 20 weeks from now you could be 20lbs closer to your goal, or you could be exactly where you are right now!<br />
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All it takes is wanting to change, and taking action!<br />
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After all it is the "time" for resolutions, and although that's not what mine started out as, it doesn't mean it couldn't have. I know there's a stigma around "NYRs", but I think if you REALLY want it, you can make it happen!!!<br />
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-67228710370219096452018-09-07T17:11:00.000-04:002018-12-27T16:29:56.499-05:00Reviewing the Influenster Staycation VoxBoxHello everyone!<br />
Today I have 5 products that I am going to be reviewing for you.<br />
All products were sent to me by Influenster, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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First up we have the KISS brand "imPRESS Press-On Manicure" in the color "Goal Digger".<br />
This set of press-on gel nails is a pretty, mauvey/baby pink color with accent nails of an iridescent version of the same color. They retail for $7.99, for 30 nails (24 of the main color and 6 accents).<br />
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I am not a 'press-on nails' type of person, I prefer to use my own nails and paint them. However, I have applied the nails per the instructions, and as far as false nails go, they aren't too bad, yet.<br />
The application was simple and well explained, using pictures and written instructions. As I am typing this I have only been wearing them for about two hours. I will wear them until one pops off. Once that happens, I will remove the remaining nails in a couple of different ways:<br />
1) How the instructions direct you to, by using a small amount of nail polish remover at the seams & letting it sit for a few minutes, then peeling them.<br />
2) By peeling them without remover, if possible, to check for damage to my nails.<br />
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<a href="https://youtu.be/Lzbx4BVqc9k" target="_blank">Click here to watch the application video & hear, in real time, my first impressions.</a><br />
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I will update this once the wear test is complete.<br />
Application day: Friday, September 7, 2018 1:30pm<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added a matte top coat to the thumb nail to see how it would look & react.<br />
I LOVE it!!!<br />
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The matte top coat began to flake off after a couple of days.</div>
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The excess glue let EVERY single particle attach under my nails.. :(</div>
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The magical coating also began to wear off after a few days.</div>
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Dude, I put these nails through HELL & back & they are CHAMPS!!!</div>
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I mixed polish while wearing them, and cleaned my hands afterwards, as well.</div>
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Taking them off was quite a task! I put 100% acetone under them & around the sides, didn't help much! Haha.</div>
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All in all, I am THOROUGHLY impressed with these nails! Once they are stuck on there, they will NOT come off until you WANT them to come off!!!</div>
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I'd say for a quick mani while on vacation, and you didn't or couldn't bring all of your supplies, pop in to a store & grab yourself a pack! Worth it, for sure!</div>
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Next up is the Crest brand "GUM & Enamel Repair Toothpaste". It retails for $6.99 & is advertised as available at Target. (It may, or may not be sold elsewhere.)<br />
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First impression is that it doesn't have a very strong flavor. So, that's great for people who may be sensitive or averted by strong flavors. Personally, I prefer a strong minty flavor in my toothpaste, however, it was not bad. The small amount of suds were nice, it really let you see where the paste had spread to, making it a better brushing experience. What I love most about this toothpaste is the fact that it repairs your gums AND your enamel. I've had toothpastes do either/or, but never both. That's a plus, for sure!<br />
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Moving on to the Completely Bare brand "Moisturizing No-Bump Shave Gel". This 2oz bottle retails for just $4.99, which I feel is a great price! I shave my underarms EVERY day, so I was very excited to try this out.<br />
I usually just use my razor and water to shave my armpits, because my razor has a moisture strip on it. I use my body wash to shave my legs.<br />
When I tried this product I used it for both, although, in the future I will only use it for my underarms.<br />
The gel rubbed on easily, in a very thin layer. I was a little worried that it would be too thin of a layer, but my razor glided over my legs in a very smooth motion. The rinse was great, as well. No residue was left behind. Same goes for my underarms. The first time, I applied a bit too much, and as I was shaving, it "gooped up". However, the next arm I used such a small amount that it wasn't an issue again. With the amount of product that is needed, this bottle will last me MONTHS!<br />
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Now, I'm going to tell you about the Eva NYC brand "Mane Magic 10-in-1-Primer". A 6oz bottle retails for $11.99, and you can find it at ULTA and Costco. I have the 1oz sample size.<br />
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This spray is to be used after a shower, applied to damp hair, prior to brushing or blow drying.<br />
The info says that it gives your hair its daily dose of vitamins and nutrients, detangles, reduces frizz, strengthens, softens, adds shine, smoothes, protects from thermal and UV damage, and even can cut your drying time! ALL of that in ONE spray!<br />
On top of all of the great things it can do for your hair, it smells GREAT!!! No aerosol smell that some sprays can have. It's kind of a floral scent.<br />
I use a great shampoo & conditioner already, so it will be difficult for me to tell if my hair is softer or if the detangler works. I'd say a good test for the detangler would be when you get out of a pool! I was, mainly looking at the dry time & the frizz control. I always let my hair air dry, so, once it has dried I will compare it to the usual time. As for the friss, I live in HUMID Florida!!! So, that will be a GREAT test! I will update this once my hair has dried.<br />
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Update: I wouldn't say my hair dried in "record" time, but it was a little shorter than usual. Nothing to write home about lol.<br />
However, I WILL rave about the frizz control!!! I have wavy hair, so, when it air dries it is always SO poofy. When my hair was dry it was, definitely, more flat. Still wavy, but not poofy. Obviously, not as straight as when I use a flat iron, but some happy place in between air dried & straightened. I will, absolutely, buy this product! Especially for those summer parties where you're in and out of the pool. That way your hair looks great once it dries.<br />
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The final product to review is SheaMoisture brand "SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Gelee Moisturizer", which retails for $12.99. It is recommended for oily an blemish-prone skin.<br />
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First of all, I'd like to start with a disclaimer that this product gave my face a bad reaction (photos below). It was fine at first touch, but after about 45 seconds, once I had rubbed it all over, my face started to burn. At first, I thought, maybe it was just a tingle from a cleanser or something, purifying my skin (blemish-prone). However, after a little over a minute, I decided that it was time to wash it off. After I rinsed my face with warm then cold water I was fine. About 10 minutes after, my face had red blotches all over, but they only lasted for about another 30 minutes. I will say, I have no known allergies, and it did not affect my neck, at all. Perhaps my face is just really sensitive? Please, don't let this sway you from giving it a try, but I'd warn you to try it on a small area of your face first, and wait for 30 minutes before applying it all over.<br />
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Now that that's over... I liked the consistency of the gelee. I was like a thinner version of hair gel. After you rub it in, your hands will feel a little sticky. I cleaned mine, but I'm sure that the stickiness will go away as it soaks in, as it does n your face. I liked that you could see all of the tiny specks of charcoal throughout the gel. I can't really give you a review of how it worked, seeing as how I only wore it for a minute, sorry.<br />
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Thanks for reading.Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-89596989753775474392016-04-26T17:00:00.001-04:002017-11-29T20:26:23.102-05:00How Does Married Life Feel?<div dir="ltr">
Well, as of today, Eric & I have been married for a month (no matter which way you gauge "a month" (4 weeks, or corresponding dates)).</div>
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People keep asking me how it feels to be married..<br />
I know, I knew it was coming, lol</div>
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Honestly, being married kinda feels like each birthday you have after 22.....<br />
How does it feel to be (insert age here)?<br />
How does it feel to be married?</div>
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(both get the same answer lol)</div>
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Well, it feels pretty much the same as it did before.</div>
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"I have a new (age) name.. that's kind of weird, but it's growing on me.. the only time it confuses me a little is when I have to say it or write it..<br />
there's always a slight hesitation."</div>
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You don't ever "feel" older on your birthday.. It usually takes a few to realize you're not 20 anymore lol..<br />
Well, as far as marriage goes, our relationship doesn't "feel" any different.<br />
I still love him just as much as before, more every day..<br />
We still sleep in the same spots & positions.. Our life still consists of the same day to day routines..</div>
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Now, perhaps it is a bit different for those who don't live together until marriage..<br />
Maybe that's the norm.. and the reason for the question, usually..</div>
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But, when you've already created a life together, getting married seems more like just a piece of paper & some new jewelry lol<br />
I KNOW it means more than that.. but, people don't ask you "what does married life mean to you?"..<br />
They ask how it feels....</div>
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Now, if you ask me what it means to me, you may get a bit of a better answer..</div>
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My marriage means everything to me!<br />
Not that my premarriage relationship didn't mean everything, it did!</div>
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It means that the only thing left for Eric to give the woman that he's given the whole world to, was his name.</div>
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It means that I have to put his wedding ring back on him after every time he washes his hands & leaves it on the counter </div>
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It means that we are, hopefully, only weeks away from the adoption going through.</div>
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It means that when someone asks me about my "husband", I can actually answer, without the awkward "correction" (well, I stopped correcting people about a year ago anyways.. lol), or pausing first..</div>
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It means I love it when someone refers to me as Mrs. Creech </div>
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It means that I smile like a lunatic when Eric refers to me as his wife </div>
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It means that we loved & valued our love for each other SO much, that we had a great big party to celebrate it with our closest family & friends!!! </div>
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"married life" feels the same.. but it still means SO much!!! </div>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-78428862988674229772016-04-11T11:24:00.000-04:002016-04-11T11:24:33.947-04:00Becoming Mrs. CreechWell, I ended up staying busy with last minute set up & details until about 4:30pm (note, the wedding was at 6pm lol)<br />
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I was still filling deviled eggs when the photographer arrived.. Everyone had taken showers except for Nicole & myself.. I ripped one of the whites, so I ate it... realizing I hadn't eaten ANYTHING ALL day!!!<br />
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After I finished the eggs, I tried to help with something else, and I was blocked & told to go get in the shower, and that they would take care of everything from there..................<br />
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I ran and hopped into the shower.. Probably the quickest shower I have ever taken LMAO<br />
I even shaved...<br />
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When I got out I realized that I STILL hadn't done my nails.. so.. I put on my under garments & sat on the bed to paint my nails... Judy was telling me I needed to get my hair blow dried... So, they got a chair & started blow drying my hair..<br />
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Just about then, Amy arrived... I had only done ONE coat of polish on my right hand, at this point... Amy took over from there (for my nail gals.. Amy is @tepiddeath)... So, she is doing my nails & we decide that I should put my dress on so the photographer could come in... Stormy has now started on my hair & the photographer was shooting away <3... Once my nails were almost finished I realized I had made a mistake hahahahaha... It was time to take my whitening strip off & my nails were FRESHLY painted.......... Amy to the rescue!!! <3 she pulled my strips off for me!!!! (we have photographic proof hahahaha)<br />
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So, then...... my hair is getting finished, and my nails... Amy got me a beer lol<br />
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Once my hair was finished we decided to zip up my dress... And then, Nicole put the pearls around my neck, to which we both commented on how we were surprised that we weren't crying.. then, we hugged & the tears started flowing.. Amy to the rescue with some amazing eye drops hahahahahaha..<br />
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Now, Mema has arrived with the ring box (it is about 6 now...)<br />
She gets all of that handled...<br />
It's time for my Dad to come in, now.. We have our shot bottles ready (of course Dad & mine are "3 shot" bottles).. We take a few pictures when he first sees me.. We didn't get shot glasses, so we decide we will just swig a shot straight from the bottles... Dad says he will be dowing the whole bottle...<br />
Count of 3 we go.... I down my whole bottle in 2 seconds (THREE shots!!).... Dad didn't... everyone is yelling "Kayla, what did you do?! lol" ... Dad says he was just joking when he said that, but then downs the rest of his bottle, as well.. HAHAHAHA...<br />
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So, here I am...<br />
NO food.. a beer, and 3 shots...<br />
And it's time to walk down the aisle!!!!!<br />
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I go out...........<br />
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It was perfect!!! 8 minutes of perfection!!!<br />
Eric's vows were perfect.<br />
My vows got the reaction I was looking for.<br />
I didn't cry, nearly as much as I thought I would (probably had a LOT to do with my friend Jack Daniels ;))<br />
After the ceremony, we took SO many pictures!!!!!!<br />
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By the time we were finished, I was beginning to feel the alcohol.. So, I made myself 2 plates of food & went to our table lol<br />
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I probably managed to get 6 whole bites in, between kisses & photos... and then, the festivities began...<br />
Our dance.. My Dad & my dance.. Ty & my dance..<br />
The garter toss (Brandon caught it.)<br />
The bouquet toss (Lorraine caught it.)<br />
The cake.. We did good, we didn't shove the cake in each others face... until AFTER the feeding lol<br />
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Then, after a little socializing, it was time for toasts.. I went to eat more of my food... only to find that my mother had taken the ribbon off of my cake & put it on my plate.........<br />
Oh well, I was JUST informed that we had to give a toast first, anyhow!!!!!<br />
Good thing I am quick on my feet!!! ;)<br />
After me....<br />
Dad gave a toast..<br />
Kalem (best man) gave a toast.<br />
Kelly (maid of honor) gave a toast.<br />
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By the time all of that was finished a few people were getting ready to leave.<br />
I feel like as soon as I finished saying hello to everyone, I was already saying bye to some...<br />
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After saying bye to a few people, I went straight over to the food & ate a couple of eggs!!!<br />
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The rest was just a blur.. I t went by SO quickly!!!<br />
We took several FULL FAMILY photos on the dance floor!!! :)<br />
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And more & more people were leaving...<br />
Pretty much everyone was gone by 10pm..<br />
And the rest who remained sang karaoke & had a few beers until we all went inside & went to bed..<br />
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I woke up the next morning & saw all of the photos & videos that some guests had posted.<br />
The video of Autumn & Ty just made my entire life!!!!!!!!!! <3<br />
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My wedding was perfect.<br />
So many amazing people put in SO much to help make it so, and I will FOREVER be grateful to them all!!!!! <3<br />
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First thing Monday morning (March 28th) I went to the Courthouse to file our marriage license & got our copies... Went to the Social Security office, also... They told me I had to wait 2 days to change my license.. Went to do that on Wednesday, and then updated my bank & all that needed ID proof, as well!!!<br />
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I have been married for 16 days, now.... And I am JUST starting to get used to seeing my new last name lol<br />
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(pictures will be added once I get them from the photographer!!!) <3Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-29187722405303617412016-03-14T13:42:00.000-04:002016-04-11T10:54:10.638-04:00The FINAL (engagement) countdown!!!<u style="color: red;">Saturday, March 12, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -14 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Well, Nicole & I figured out how we will set up the food tables.<br />
We also got ALL of the candles cut & put into their holders (the ones for the aisle).<br />
We need more for the extra tables. (Those will be the round tables we borrow from Sue)<br />
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We hung the net light on the tree :)<br />
It looks so pretty!!!<br />
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Dad & Eric cut all of the direction signs for us.. just have to paint "wedding" on them.<br />
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We didn't get much else done, because of Brady's bday party, back in Jax.. We DID stop by Walmart on the way there, and I bought my SD Card, the other candles, the frame for our puzzle & the balloons for the direction signs... They were OUT of round white table cloths.....<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Sunday, March 13, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -13 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Today we woke up & went into Gainesville to go to a few stores..<br />
Target to exchange a swim suit for Brady, we checked out the table cloths... nothing..<br />
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The Party Shop... also nothing for table cloths (we need 20!!!)<br />
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Walmart.. FINALLY!!! BUT they only had 12 round ones... got them all, plus the 6 rectangle ones we needed.<br />
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Home Depot, for the last bit of tiles Nicole needed for her bathroom floor...<br />
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Got back, the guys had just returned.. They had to go run a few errands, as well..<br />
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I painted the direction signs & the seating sign..<br />
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Eric finished building the dance floor..<br />
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Also, I called & paid for Dad's shirt.. When I'm getting off the phone the lady says we can pick them up after 3pm on the 24th............................ :/ That threw a wrench in ALL of my plans... I wanted to go that morning & get them so that we could be out to Melrose at a decent time to finish getting last minute things done.... So, I asked Kelly if she would pick up Eric's, Ty's, & my Dad's when she picks hers up (they're ALL paid for already lol), and just bring them with her. Luckily, she's the best MAid of Honor, EVER, and said no problem!!!<br />
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So, our plan is to leave here Wednesday prevening & then go grocery shopping FIRST thing Thursday morning.. Get back to the house & get to work..<br />
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We still have to nail the direction signs to the posts, we have to make the streamer wall & hang it.. and a few other things that are on my list......<br />
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Eric's dad may be picking up the chairs for us & my dad will be going to get the round tables on Sunday, after they get back from their vacation (they leave tomorrow morning).<br />
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I didn't get the coasters coated...... gotta go this week and buy the stuff...<br />
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THEN.......... after we already left Dad's I get a text that says I forgot the DAMN box of coasters!!!!!!!! :/<br />
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Nicole says she will be in OP tomorrow, and I tell her I will meet her there!!<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Monday, March 14, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -12 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Took Ty to school, then waited for Autumn to get here (Ashley was running late.. stupid time change lol)<br />
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As soon as Autumn got here (around 8:40), we headed out..<br />
Went to Lowe's & I bought the Purple Orchid, the coating for the coasters, & a loop hook for the streamer wall..<br />
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Stopped by Winn Dixie to check the price of their beans & see how long the Expiration date was (to know if they would last 3 days ,if we bought them on Wednesday of next week..), only to find out that they NO LONGER make their beans!!!!!!!! WTF?!!?!?!?!?! Those are my FAVORITE!!!! :(<br />
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Then, onto Walmart had to check out the tea (price & how long on expiration for Wednesday pick-up lol) & got the last 8 round table cloths, the 2 8x10 pictures I needed (one of Eric's Mom & one of Eric's Granny) <3.. I also picked up all the stuff for Ty's Easter Basket :)..... As I am finishing ordering the photos, the intercom comes on & says "sorry for the inconvenience, but they will ONLY be accepting cash for a while" (their freaking credit card machines were down!!!)...<br />
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I had to leave, go to an ATM, & then come back to buy all of my stuff..... :/<br />
After ALL of that.... We didn't have time to stop at Dollar Tree.. I had to drive to meet Nicole to pick up the coasters.. So, I end up getting over there about half an hour early & go into the Dollar Tree right by the meeting spot lol.. I went in for TP & the cheap, little, plastic champagne glasses.... I walked out with that PLUS 2 scarves, a butterfly headband for Autumn, some gum, and another thing for Ty's basket LMAO........<br />
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So, I get done, meet Nicole.. I gave her the bag of cups & forget to give her the table cloths... lol<br />
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Stopped & got some gas & was back home by 11:30ish!!!!!!!<br />
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I put together Ty's basket, hid it in my room..<br />
I made some bobby pins for my hair, with my flowers... I will insert them into my braid :)<br />
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I wanna put the puzzle together tonight & then, maybe get started on sealing the coasters.<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Tuesday, March 15, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -11 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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So, we tried the polyurethane spray last night.... even after 5 coats, it still didn't seem to be working..... I decided to take them back & ask what I should get..<br />
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I took them back & brought a coaster with me, for a visual & physical aid in explanation.<br />
The lady told me it was too dry, and was just absorbing the poly... (that's what I said last night, minus the "too dry" part lol)...<br />
She told me maybe I need to condition it first...<br />
THEN, she went & got a can of conditioner and a can of polyurethane..<br />
She tried it out.. Sat there & did it.. conditioned it, then coated it with sealer... blow drying inbetween layers.. BEST customer service I have EVER received!!!<br />
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I bought that stuff.. only $1 more than what I spent on the spray lol..<br />
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I conditioned all of the coasters & then sealed about half of them.<br />
They look SO great!!!!<br />
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I plan on finishing the rest on Friday. :)<br />
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Well, I was planning on spending the day with my best friend tomorrow, BUT her stupid work called her in!!!!!! :/<br />
Ok, ok..... it is because her coworker's kid has strep... I guess that's an acceptable reason....<br />
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We switched to Sunday, which is my ONLY free day between now & the wedding!!!!! <3<br />
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This means I will be finishing the coasters tomorrow, as well as restocking a few polishes in my shop... It is my LAST kid free day before the wedding.... Friday starts Spring Break!!!<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Thursday, March 17, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -9 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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WE ARE IN SINGLE DIGITS!!!!!!!! xD<br />
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Well, I went to Mema's today...<br />
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She finished my garters & they are GORGEOUS!!!! They fit amazing, too!!!<br />
The new ribbon on the 2nd tier of the chandelier is perfect!!!<br />
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We finalized the design of the topper, boutonnieres, flower girl basket, & cufflinks..<br />
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I gave her a few extra things for Amanda's bouquet.<br />
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I finished the coasters, today, as well!!! (more like gave up... a LOT of cussing was involved HAHAHAHA)<br />
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I spilled the polyurethane ALL over myself...<br />
AS SOON AS I finished coating the FIRST set, it started RAINING!!!!!<br />
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I counted how many we have, including the ones I coated today... 67... I texted Eric & asked him if he thought that was enough.... he agreed... after all, we only have 65 RSVP's AND 20 of those are CHILDREN!!! lol.... I'm sure 67 is MORE than enough... so, check THAT off of my lists!!!<br />
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I also just sat down & rewrote some final lists, one for here (things we have to do before Wednesday).. one for Mema's (for Tuesday).. & one for Dad's for Thursday & Friday (& a TINY bit for Saturday!!)<br />
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THEN......... I emailed a draft of our full ceremony to my Aunt Jean (who is officiating for us <3)...<br />
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it was beautiful before, but it is perfect, now!!! <3</div>
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We got more streamer & more tea (the guys drank one gallon..)</div>
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I boiled & shelled the eggs, I will mix & refill tomorrow, cut Cucumbers & bell peppers & make the veggie platter, make the cheese/pep platter, make the pulled chicken.. and all the other food we need, tomorrow.</div>
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We also got the wedding CD finished!!!</div>
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<u><span style="color: red;">Saturday, March 26, 2016</span></u> <span style="color: blue;">-Day of Wedding!!!!!!</span></div>
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Dad, Eric Ryan, & Vernon left a little while ago (around 5:30 am) to go get Bryce...</div>
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they left so early because it's about a 3 hour round trip!!! :/</div>
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they will stop & get hair cuts on the way back, AND inflate the balloons, attach then to the signs, & put the signs out on their way back.</div>
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I'm getting married TODAY!!!!!!!! <3</div>
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-46600144790547494192016-01-20T11:19:00.001-05:002016-03-10T07:25:09.796-05:00The Diary of a Short & (sometimes, not so) Sweet EngagementEric & I have been together for nearly 6 & a half years!!!<br />
(6 years, 4 months, & 4 days by the day of our, official, engagement)<br />
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This giant life event had stopped being an "if" & became a "when" a LONG time ago!!!<br />
Well, the "when" is, FINALLY, HERE!!!!!!<br />
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On Monday, January 18, 2016, Eric & I, FINALLY, got engaged!!!<br />
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Here's a LITTLE pre-engagement timeline..<br />
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<li>December 27, 2015: On the way to see "The Force Awakens", we decided that we should, finally, get married the following year.. Preferably, before we bought our house the coming summer.</li>
<li>January 16, 2016: We decide to go buy the rings.</li>
<li>January 17, 2016: We take a trip out to Melrose so that Eric can ask my Dad's permission, before we go through with the proposal. He says YES!!!</li>
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He, officially, proposes.. Although, I knew it was coming, I still cried when he asked & put the ring on my finger.. It was REAL in that moment!!!</div>
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So, now that we are engaged, I send a picture to my Dad & Nicole.. I send a picture to my best friend.. I send a picture to a few other people.. We head to my Grandparent's house to tell them all.</div>
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My Mom, Grandmama, Granddaddy, Brother (Chris), Niece (Autumn), Uncle David, Casey (David's Fiancee), & Jordan (Casey's son) were all there!!!</div>
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They knew something was up as soon as we walked in, honestly, they probably knew as soon as I asked them if they would all be home that evening HAHA.</div>
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We told them, of course, everyone was excited & happy for us!!</div>
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We called Eric's Dad on our way home, meanwhile my Dad & Nicole were about to die if I didn't give them the "go ahead" to announce it on Facebook!!</div>
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We get home, & Eric announces it, I announce it.</div>
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Eric goes ahead & creates an E-Invite on Facebook..</div>
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Here's is where the annoyance comes in..... haha</div>
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We planned for the wedding to be a simple ceremony, just our closest family & friends.</div>
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Once we start inviting people, it turned from 36 to 86!!!!!!!</div>
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Our original venue wasn't going to have enough parking..</div>
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NOOOOOOOOO!!!</div>
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I have been dreaming of having our wedding there for THREE YEARS!!!!!!</div>
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We found a new venue.. PLENTY of parking!!!</div>
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So, we changed it, and the time due to an event that we have to wait to end before we can have the wedding.......</div>
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<span style="color: red; text-decoration: underline;">Tuesday, January 19, 2016</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">-67 Days until "I do!"</span></div>
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Today is the day that I go tell my Mema the good news!!!</div>
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I walk into her house & she is in her room.. I go back there, she is talking about I don't even remember what haha. As I am walking up to her, palm facing my face, it takes her a minute to realize..</div>
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She sees the ring & it hits her!!!!</div>
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"OH MY GOD, YOU"RE ENGAGED?!?!?!"</div>
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She hugs me and is still jumping up & down, I'm crying again!!! haha</div>
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I spent the whole day with her, just talking about the wedding & what I want.</div>
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Meanwhile, Eric hatches a brilliant plan to move the date up a week, so that we can get married on the first day of his vacation, instead of the 2nd to last.. Great, right?</div>
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So, he changes the date on the E-Invite.....</div>
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Then, a little while later, I am reminded that my Dad, Nicole, & three of my brothers will be in Tennessee that whole week!!!</div>
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I call him & reinform him of why we chose the 26th, in the first place.. he changes the E-Invite back....</div>
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Then, as I am getting ready to leave I am showing my Mema the 2 venues online...</div>
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Well, while looking at the new one & longing for the first, we realize that the new one doesn't have an AISLE!!! Not only that, BUT, the "stage" where we would be standing is about 3 feet off of the groud..</div>
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We start brainstorming.. a ramp?</div>
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I love how we planned this, small, intimate gathering of our family & best friends, with a dinner afterwards..... and NOW.. I am planning a FULL BLOWN wedding in TWO MONTHS... with, virtaully, NO BUDGET!!!!!!!!<br />
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We have started planning!!!</div>
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I have so many ideas & zero funds hahaha</div>
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Luckily, I know SEVERAL crafty people, and once we put ALL of our craftiness together, we SHOULD be able to nail this wedding!!! <3</div>
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We decided we will go "price shopping" for the Cherry Blossoms & other crafty ideas, next week..</div>
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Today we found out that a friend of Nicole's, who is a florist, will make my bouquet for the cost of materials!!! That is, probably, the BEST news, so far!!!!</div>
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We will be taking our invitation photo on Saturday!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!! :)<br />
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Just had a<span style="color: lime;"> RANDOM THOUGHT:</span> at least I already know what I wanna have on my nails for the Weddng!!! ;) I have had them planned for 3 years!!! AND, *gasp!*, BOTH hands will be painted!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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I will be going out to my Dad's tomorrow evening, Nicole & I will probably be up ALL night Weddining (look, I made it a verb) ourselves to death!!! Then, we will be going to a bunch of stores & stuff to see what kinds of goodies we can find!!! :D<br />
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Also, another thought I just had, is..... We will be able to take our invitation picture at our VENUE, now!!!!!! YAY!!!!! <3<br />
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We took our photo this morning.. I ordered our invitations/save the dates & our programs this morning!<br />
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Today Nicole & I went to about a hundred different stores.. p.s SNOW FLURRIES like CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we were SO damn excited!!!<br />
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We bought a few things, including ALL of the elements for the center pieces!!! :D<br />
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I also got an AWESOME "C" that lights up for our table at the reception <3<br />
We planned pretty much the rest of the decorations & most of the food ideas.,.<br />
Still need to check with our keg source for what his pricing is & then we will decide where we will be going for that.<br />
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Nicole & I will be assembling the main portion of the center pieces, later.. While enjoying some more wine.. (I may have already had 2 glasses HAHAHA).. Gotta drink the WHOLE gallon in 2 months, after all.. ;)<br />
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Tomorrow Dad & Eric will be cutting down some trees for a few different elements.<br />
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Nicole & I put together all of the center pieces!!! I can't wait to see them on the big day!!! They are already so pretty!!! <3</div>
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And, I think we have enough flowers left to make ALL of the boutonniers & such!!! :D</div>
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<u><span style="color: red;">Sunday, January 24, 2016</span></u> <span style="color: blue;">-62 Days until "I do!"</span></div>
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Dad cut down one of the trees that will serves as the bases for our benches. I got to cut down the tree that I will be using to make our favors!!! It was so cool!!! lol</div>
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I am planning on going to Mema's on Tuesday to give her the flowers for the boutonniers & see what else we can accomplish.</div>
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Today was a productive day.</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">*btw, a little over half of the wine is gone, yay!!!*</span></div>
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After we left tonight, Nicole called me..</div>
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We had discussed me wearing her veil (from hers & Dad's wedding), as my "borrowed".. Neither of us could remember if she wore one, so we looked in her album.. She didn't (probably explains why we couldn't remember lol)... well, she asked me if I wanted to wear her Mema's pearls!!!!!! <3 She wore them in their wedding & her sisters wore them in their weddings, and they all want their daughters to wear then on their weddings!!! <3</div>
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I cried.. it means so much to me that I could wear them :')</div>
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Then, as if I werent happy enough with THAT...</div>
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she tells me that she found a PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!! :D</div>
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I had already given up on that dream & was dealing with just having the guests take pictures & post using the hashtag... But, now, we can actually have REAL photgraphers & I could NOT be happier!!! <3</div>
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<u style="color: red;">Monday, January 25, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -61 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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So, this morning I realized how far behind I am on everything else...<br />
My 2nd anniversary (for my business) is coming up, and I have a WHOLE lot of stuff to do to get ready for that!!!!!<br />
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I need to mix ALL of the Flashback February polishes (those are polishes that my customers voted to bring back, out of retirement, for the month of February).. Not to mention, I had to take photos of all of the most recent prize donations I received (which I just finished.. I am supposed to be uploading & emailing them right now, but again, went straight for wedding stuff lol).. THEN, I have to create "collage" type things for each of them!!!!<br />
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Alright, enough procrastinating... Here we go.. (8:30am)<br />
(9:30... done with all collages of prizes that I have!!)<br />
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February will be BUSY!!!!!!!!<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">*I remembered, shortly after deciding on our date, that Dad & Nicole's anniversary is 3 days after our date... BUT, I found out, yesterday, that my Mema & Mpa's anniversary is 3 days before our date!!! <3 couldn't have planned it bnetter, myself!!!*</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><u style="color: red;">Tuesday, January 26, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -60 Days until "I do!"</span></span><br />
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Today I started thinking about our wedding vows..<br />
I want us to write our own..<br />
But, neither of us know where to even begin.......<br />
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Do we just say something from our heart? Do we have to include the "sickness & health", etc. parts? OR are those a separate part that we say afterwards?!<br />
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UGH.............. I have a feel for what I wanna say.. I know that for my sake, I need to keep it lighthearted so that I don't end up blubbering it half way through & becoming incomprehensible HAHAHA..<br />
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I want everyone to be able to understand what I'm saying lol<br />
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Where do I even start?!<br />
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Ok... it's been a few hours.. I have talked to a few people about it & a little to Eric...<br />
My vows are done...<br />
I printed them out & then didn't save the document!!! HAHA<br />
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Now, to fold these up, seal them, and hide them until the wedding!! <3<br />
I WAS gonna read them to someone, just to see what they thought... BUT does it REALLY matter?!<br />
I will just let them be and then break them out the day of!!! :)<br />
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It was tough at first, but only because I was unsure of what they needed to be...<br />
I just started writing & the next thing I knew, I had a whole paragraph lol<br />
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It is basically a short love note, and then some actual vows.. Some silly & "us", others are more "traditional-ish"... Oh well, I am happy with them.. after about 6 drafts!!!! HAHA<br />
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Changed a bit of wording here, swapped some vows there, etc..<br />
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Whew!!! What's next?! hahaha<br />
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I will be going to Mema's tomorrow to maybe get started on the boutonnieres.<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Wednesday, January 27, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -59 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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I went to Mema's today. We cleared out her art studio so that she has room to make the topper, boutonnieres, cuff links, flowers, etc..<br />
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We figured out what I want the cuff links to look like & I am so excited!!!<br />
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She made a shopping list for Michael's and she will be going on Friday.<br />
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Things are coming together so great!!!<br />
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Also, she had two large green mason jars, so I am gonna make those bigger versions of the center pieces and use them at our table <3<br />
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Tried a little mascara & eye shadow..<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Thursday, January 28, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -58 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Aunt Jean came by for a bit today, she is so excited & she will be helping me make the signs for the wedding.<br />
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Also, she informed me that she saw some Cherry Blossom garland at Hobby Lobby, so, I will be going by there tomorrow to see if I can find it.. I will also be looking to see if they have handles for mason jars.... :)<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Friday, January 29, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -57 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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I went to Hobby Lobby to try and find my Cherry Blossom garland...<br />
no luck......<br />
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However, I DID find some GORGEOUS Garden Hooks!!!!!!! <3<br />
Then, I decided to just go with some pretty Ivy garland that I found!!! <3<br />
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I went by Jo Ann to find my colors in ribbon, found them.. and relayed them to my Mema..<br />
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Went out to Dad's for the weekend.<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Saturday, January 30, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -56 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Went to price a canopy for the wedding/Dad's house.. We found an 18'x40' that Dad is gonna buy..<br />
Did a bunch of yard work, mostly clearing any random trash & broken cinder blocks from around the perimeter, etc..<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Sunday, January 31, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -55 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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We spent all day in the yard..<br />
Nicole & I finished the back deck..<br />
Then we all did some more clearing, including demolishing the old hot tub HAHA<br />
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Dad & Eric (& the boys) got the gate post in, Dad will be hanging the new gate this week..<br />
They also, got the pump house cinders dry fit., Dad just has to mortar them down..<br />
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The back deck & house got pressure washed..<br />
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AND we have ALL of the stumps cut & laid out where the benches will go!!! :)<br />
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Dad cut down a new tree for my coasters, an oak... My pine bled sap all over the back deck (we had to flip the boards before we finished it earlier)... And Eric cut them all!!! <3<br />
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Now, to figure out the best way to dry them out!! ;)<br />
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We even have the Garden Hooks in place... turns out we DO need 2 more (one more for each side)..<br />
Will go get those this week, maybe.. and the Ivy next week lol<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Monday, February 1, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -54 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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So, today I am working on drying out my coaster pieces!!! <3<br />
I have my oven set at 175 and I will flip them every hour...<br />
Hour ONE is finished, they seem to be drying... guess I will know for sure in about an hour...<br />
I think I will take them out & let them cool down after the timer goes off again... Just to see what's happening.<br />
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It takes about one hour to get them dry... I am NOT gonna run my oven for 23 hours in one month, on top of my usual use!!! HAHA.. plan B.. OUTSIDE!!! ;)<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Tuesday, February 2, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -53 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Nothing much today... BUT my invitations arrived TODAY!!! <3<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Wednesday, February 3, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -52 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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I mailed out most of the invitations that needed to be mailed..<br />
Will mail the rest tomorrow..<br />
& then, I will only have to give out the remaining invitations at the Bridal Shower & Birthday Party this weekend!!! :)<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Friday, February 5, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> _50 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Went shopping with Mema.. She bought the ribbon for the boutonnieres & the flowers for Amanda's bouquet..<br />
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We also managed to find more of my garden hooks & bought 2 more of those (YAY!!!)<br />
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She took a few of the coasters (cupped & cracked ones) to practice wood burning on them., she will be wood burning our ring box for Ty <3<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Sunday, February 7, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -48 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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I set up the last 2 garden hooks..<br />
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Then, I went through all of the glass bottles/jars and picked out the 18 that I want to be used for the aisle. I am so excited.. Now, we just need to go find bunch of candles that will fit in each different type HAHA..<br />
(Nicole thinks she wants to use tiki torch liquid, instead, in case of mosquitoes)<br />
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We sorted through ALL of the coasters & separated the good from the ok from the bad..<br />
The bad ones have been set aside so we can all practice our wood burning lol<br />
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The "ok" ones were set outside to see if they could cup back the other way a bit..<br />
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We ended up with 150 that were perfect.. and we added a few of the "ok" ones after they cupped back.. We had to leave Dad's around 3, so I don't know how the remainder fared.<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Monday, February 8, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -47 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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This morning I, FINALLY, called the Keystone City Hall to ask about marriage licenses..<br />
They told me to call the Green Cove Clerk... I called.... they are almost an hour away from Dad's!!!<br />
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So, now that I knew it was a "clerk of court" I called Palatka & Gainesville!!! ;)<br />
both are about 30 minutes away!!!<br />
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Yay!!! I can breathe a little better, knowing that we can get it at any clerk in the state of Florida.<br />
and we can just go in, no appointment needed.<br />
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Ok........ So, I just got a pretty disturbing/upsetting phone call.....<br />
I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting another.... But, that may take all day!!! :(<br />
This may throw a wrench in EVERY SINGLE ONE of our plans....... </3<br />
I will be a nervous WRECK until I hear back from Eric!!!!<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Friday, February 12, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -43 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Well, I'm sorry for leaving you all hanging (assuming more than one person reads this haha)..<br />
The phone call was about Eric's job..<br />
Long story short..<br />
He works FOR Napa.. he is the manager of an independent store inside of a car dealership (it's complicated to explain quickly lol), WELL... the dealership that he is located inside announced that they will be closing.... On SUNDAY!!! (meaning 2 days from now)...<br />
Any who... We have no need to worry.. The BIG bosses have reassured him that they DO have a place for him.. same pay, etc... *wipes brow* *breathe*<br />
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Now, back to wedding happiness!!! ;)<br />
I have been researching cuff shirts (I don't know what they are called, lol... shirts that need cuff links)<br />
I found them for $29.99... Then, today I found out you can RENT them from Michael's Formal Wear... We are going THAT route!!! haha.. So. I registered our wedding & our bridal party just have to go in to get fitted & pay their portion.<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Saturday, February 13, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -42 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Not much to update today lol<br />
I just wanna record the fact that I started a work out regimen about a month ago.. (Wednesday will be the 31st day, but I stopped yesterday lol)<br />
I only lost 2 pounds.......... I know, something is better than nothing, and even nothing is better than gaining...<br />
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Also, I know that Eric loves me & will marry me either way...<br />
Obviously, he proposed while I am the weight, etc that I am now.. lol<br />
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BUT, I am NOT doing this for him!!!<br />
I just wanna feel beautiful on my day.. ya know?!?!<br />
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I know my family will say I do.. and so will Eric... but, that's their job!!!<br />
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I wanna feel it...<br />
Not that I don't feel "beautiful".. I do.. I just wanna feel extra beautiful..<br />
Ugh.. I don't know...<br />
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Maybe I'm crazy... Maybe it doesn't matter...<br />
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I really just wanted to not wanna cry while dress shopping... Which is in ONE WEEK (from tomorrow..but it's basically tomorrow already lol)...<br />
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I had high hopes...<br />
I started a new thing today.. It is, technically, a cleanse, but I am also gonna do a little bit of Slim Fast, and will control my portions a LOT better.. I haven't been doing too bad, nut I could be doing better......<br />
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Also, I will be doing JUST squats instead of all of the other workouts I was doing with the other challenge... AND I started doing Wii Fit tonight lol... every little bit helps!!! ;)<br />
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Ok, enough of this boring stuff..<br />
Just wanted ONE more place that could help hold me accountable...<br />
Thank you to my IG group ladies, if you read this!!! <3<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Friday, February 19, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -36 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Today I went over to my Aunt Jean's house & we put the vinyl "Thank You" on our donation jug, the "Ring for a Kiss" vinyl on our wedding bell, and planned out all of the sleeves for the letter bottles <3<br />
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She is, also, going to be putting "Mr." & "Mrs." vinyls on a couple of champagne glasses for us. :)<br />
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Dress shopping is SUNDAY!!!!!!!<br />
Today is the LAST day of my cleanse!!! :D FINALLY!!!!!<br />
Slim Fast shakes are DISGUSTING!!!!! (in case you were wondering bahahahaha)<br />
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Alright, unless I do something, unplanned, tomorrow, I will update again on Sunday..<br />
*fingers crossed* that we find a dress!!!!!!!!!! <3<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">***SHIT, I forgot to add..... Eric wrote his vows today!!!!!!!!!!!! <3***</span><br />
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<u style="color: red;">Sunday, February 21, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -34 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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We went dress shopping today!!! <3<br />
My Mema, Nicole (step-mom), & me.<br />
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We started at noon..<br />
Found about 6 dresses, & finally took them to the dressing room..<br />
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The VERY FIRST one I tried on, I fell IN LOVE WITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
ALL 3 of us gasped at the same time, I was smiling SO hard & staring in the mirror & checking out every angle...<br />
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I felt so free & beautiful.. It fit PERFECTLY.. hugged every curve exactly how it should..<br />
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My Mema said, wow.. we're done!!!<br />
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BUT, I couldn't...............<br />
I just couldn't fathom that that was all.. that there might not be ANYTHING better...<br />
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I tried on 4 more of the dresses we had.. hated 3 of them, kinda liked one....<br />
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We decided to go to a few more places, JUST to check.. you never know.<br />
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So, I asked the cashier if she could hold the dress for me & that if I wanted it, I would come back today to get it..<br />
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We went to a few other stores at the mall... Didn't see ANYTHING!!!<br />
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So, we went across town to David's Bridal... That was the worst... I hated everything & if I even remotely liked something it was $1000!!! :/ HAHAHA.. needless to say, we weren't there very long! HA<br />
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Then, we went to the fancy mall.. LOL<br />
We, literally, went into EVERY store that sold dresses... NOTHING!!!<br />
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I didn't even try on ONE more dress the WHOLE day!!!<br />
EVERYTHING kept coming back to the first dress.. EVERYTHING was being compared to it, everything paled in comparison!!!<br />
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SIX HOURS later, we realized that I hadn't even tried anything else on, we decided that it was obvious that we should just go back & get it <3<br />
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We got to the store & asked the lady to go get it..<br />
While I was waiting, I looked at my Mema and said "this is IT!!! we found it!!! THIS is the dress I will be getting married in.." ((I cried... lol))<br />
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We paid for it & then went to look at some shoes, didn't see any we just NEEDED.. lol<br />
I've got plenty of time for shoes ;)<br />
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We weren't even mad that we spent SO much time looking, when we found THE dress 30 minutes in HAHAHA..<br />
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Because, we KNEW beyond a doubt that it was the right choice!!!<br />
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I fell so amazing in it..<br />
It's like it was made FOR me!!! <3<br />
I am so excited (not that I wasn't already lol) for my wedding day!!!<br />
I can't wait to see myself ALL finished & to see Eric's face when he sees me.. I hope he loves it.<br />
I hope he thinks I'm as beautiful as I feel in that dress. <3<br />
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I know this entry is kinda long for not a whole lot of content, but today was such a great day!!!<br />
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We will be going back out to my Dad's again, this weekend (we skipped the last 2.. due to Vday & other plans).. We have 3 more weekends to get everything done out there.. the 4th weekend we will be heading out there and won't come back until the Sunday after the wedding <3<br />
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Next week will be a week of finishing a few smaller projects at my Mema's & my Aunt Jean's <3<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Monday, February 22, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -33 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Ok, maybe I am paranoid.....<br />
I went up to buy my wedding band today..<br />
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When we bought the engagement ring we picked out the band, too.. It wasn't a "Set", but the bands of both rings were EXACTLY the same.. Same color, same width.. It was perfect... BUT we decided that we would have to wait to buy it...<br />
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So, I get there today & I look into the case..... It's gone.. My heart sank..<br />
The guys says he is gonna get their jeweler.. He calls for the same guy who sized my engagement ring.<br />
So, he asks what I'm looking for.. I begin to tell him about how we were in there a few weeks ago & we wanted both rings, and ended up only getting the one & getting it sized.. He stops & asks "white gold?".. I said yes... He says he still has it!!!!!!!<br />
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He goes to his work station & looks through all of his stuff.. He can't find it :(<br />
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We search all of the cases one more time.. nothing.<br />
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He stops & says "wait a minute"... goes back to his station & grabs a baggy...<br />
He asks me what we sized it to, I told him, he tests it......... Same size!!!<br />
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He says the price.. it is $10 more than what it was when we were there last...<br />
He asks how much he told us he would size it for..<br />
I tell him he told us he would size both for $95 & charged us $65 for the engagement..<br />
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I go up to pay & the guy tells me it's only $39.95......<br />
I question it, because that is MUCH less than the ring costs, and we had it sized...<br />
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The guy was only charging me for the sizing, thinking that it was my ring that I brought in......<br />
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I said no, we haven't even bought the ring, yet....<br />
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They figure it all out.. The guy checking me out says for my honesty he is gonna take $10 off of the price & $10 off of the sizing... YAY!!!<br />
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Well, I get in the car after I pay... I'm at a red light, ALMOST home.... I take the ring out of the bag to admire it............... only, its about twice the size of my band... AND MUCH more white in color....<br />
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I, immediately, turn the car around & go back.. I tell them I don't think it is the same ring from before..<br />
I tell them how perfectly it matched & now they're so different...<br />
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They compare them & agree they are different..<br />
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They offered to order a new band & just exchange it for the one I bought.. OR they could elecrtoplate both rings with Rhodium to change the color, so they match.. hell if I know... I'm no jeweler...<br />
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Anywho... They say they will do it for free.. It will be done in 2 hours..<br />
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Not even an hour later I get the call that the rings are done.. I go pick them up.. They DO match!!!<br />
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I put the engagement ring back on....<br />
Now, I'm sitting here studying it..... It doesn't "feel" the same. like maybe the band is a bit wider? I keep telling myself that if they had to "plate" it with something, no matter HOW thin a layer, I may make that difference....<br />
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I don't know.... Maybe it's all in my head...<br />
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All I know is that it BETTER be MY ring!!!!!!!<br />
I mean, I have been wearing & staring at this ring for WEEKS, now!!!!!!!!!<br />
I LOVED the color of it.. It was as if the gold of my ring was mixed with a, lower than normal, concentrate of whatever metal they mix to make it "white gold", and so there was a TINY hint of yellow in it. (which I noticed a few days after I got it.. and didn't care for at first lmao... I'm a complicated gal, what can I say?!?!)... Now, it looks more like TRUE "white gold", & as far as I can see from a TINY bit of research I did.. Rhodium is 3 times more expensive than gold... AHAHA..<br />
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ah, shit............<br />
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My rings match, I am marrying the man of my dreams in a month... What am I complaining about?!?!?!?!?!?!?!<br />
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However, IF any of you knows about this, could you help alleviate my fears a little, THAT would be GREAT!!! ;)<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Tuesday, February 23, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -32 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Well, I have been researching Rhodium ALL night & this morning lol<br />
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It turns out that Rhodium is from the Platinum family.. It is almost 3 times more expensive than gold.. AND, it is used to plate White Gold more often than not.. It helps to make the white gold more bright & brilliant.<br />
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Also, I think my ring is the same.. no more worrying about that.. I have compared every single angle.. I have compared it to the photos & video that I have.. I think it is a BIT thicker, but it's the same ring.. I was just paranoid lol<br />
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Also, upon ALL of the reasearch I was doing I found out that I have a Leo Diamond Ring!!! <3<br />
Woo hoo!!!!!! That's pretty damn exciting HAHA<br />
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Ok... crisis averted... ;)<br />
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Thanks for reading my crazy rambles.. HA<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Saturday, February 27, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -28 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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We came out to Dad & Nicole's last night.<br />
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Today Nicole & I painted her new bathroom cabinets.. drawers, cabinet doors, body..<br />
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We took down all of the shutters, painted them, and hung them back up.<br />
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We also, painted the 2nd half of the kitchen.<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Sunday, February 28, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -27 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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Today we painted the other wall, outside of the kitchen & clear coated the bathroom cabinets.<br />
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Dad & Eric got the main counter pieces cut & installed.<br />
Dad will be cutting the last smaller pieces.<br />
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I'm hoping that I can get started on the coasters next weekend!!! :)<br />
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I will be all alone this week, Autumn is in Tennessee for the week :(<br />
BUT, that means that I can get all of the things at Aunt Jean's & Mema's done, whenever I need to!<br />
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Also, I have a 25 bottle custom order, and a 4 bottle custom order to get done first thing tomorrow!!! ;)<br />
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<u style="color: red;">Tuesday, March 1, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -25 Days until "I do!"</span><br />
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IT'S MY WEDDING MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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Today I went to Mema's & we built the chandelier for over the dance floor.<br />
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I know, you may be wondering how we managed to spend ALL day and ONLY have a chandelier to show for it....<br />
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Well, let me just tell YOU!!!!!!!!<br />
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That shit was a TWO person JOB!!!!!!!<br />
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It took ALL day!!! hahaha.. it was SUPER frustrating a few times, BUT the end result made it ALL worth it!!!<br />
It is AMAZING!!! <3<br />
EVERYTHING we hoped it would be!!! <3<br />
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2 hula hoops, 15 yards of ribbon, 3 sticks of hot glue, 2 yards of white duct tape, 2 sets of swag lights, 50 yards of wire, 5 White Cherry Blossom stems, 4 sore wrists, & 2 attempts at fixing the lights with a special tool later..... we have a beautiful, 4ft tall, wedding chandelier!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA<br />
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Tomorrow I will be helping Kelly move & stuff.. (that's relevant, because she is my Maid of Honor ;) HAHA)..<br />
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Thursday I am going to my Aunt Jean's to finish the wine bottles..<br />
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Friday I think I will be going to buy my shoes &.............. there's somethiiiiiiing else I need to do...... can't remember what it is.... we JUST said it, today....... oh well. maybe it will come back to me..... I just remember saying "oh, I can probably go get it Friday, because that's my free day."<br />
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p.s. update, in case I haven't in a while<br />
Something Old: some GORGEOUS earrings from the 40s, that my Mema gave me, today!!! <3<br />
Something New: ***still undecided***<br />
Something Borrowed: Nicole's Mema's (not the same one I am always talking about) pearls AND Nicole's pearl hair comb <3<br />
Something Blue: my garters will BOTH have blue on them (My Mema is making them <3)<br />
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<span style="color: red; text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, March 2, 2016</span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"> -24 Days until "I do!"</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Nothing much, today, because I helped Kelly move, BUT I bought my shoes!!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Thursday. March 3, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -23 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I resigned as PTA President today... *sigh of relief*</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Friday, March 4, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -22 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Today I went to Aunt Jean's & we finished the wine bottles for the letters!!! They look AMAZING!!!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">(I will try to upload a pic from my phone in a bit)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We also got the "Mr." & "Mrs." Champagne glasses done!!!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">All that's left to do with her are the "Wedding" arrows for Dad's neighborhood.. I will be tying balloons to them, and putting one at each turn :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We will be stopping by the mall on the way out to my Dad's tonight, to get Eric & Ty fitted for their shirts & paying for that.. Ty informed me, this morning, that he wants to wear a bow tie :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I am hoping that I will be able to get started on the coasters this weekend.. I know that Dad & Eric have to get the canopy built, and Nicole & I will probably be finishing her bathroom vanity (demolishing the old one & putting the new one (that we painted last weekend) in..</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Also, we need to get the front door finished...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">So, IF I don't get the coasters started or finished, I will be bringing them and the wood burner home & doing them in my spare time, this coming week.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Saturday, March 5, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -21 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We go a late start, because my two youngest brothers had a track meet from 7 to 12..</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Then, we got lunch, went to, Michael's for my bouquet stuff.. Lowe's & then Walmart.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We still managed to get the plumbing done in Dad & Nicole's bathroom & all of the photos/etc. in the kitchen hung.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Then, I finished my "15" wine bottle & the large mason jars for Eric & my table.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Sunday, March 6, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -20 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Today we got the new front door painted & hung.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We got the top part of the shed fixed & painted the whole thing.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We all got the new canopy up, and got it placed where we want it for the wedding.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Got the base of the dance floor laid out, just have to get the plywood for the top.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We have ONE more weekend to get everything done.. benches, signs, etc..</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I brought home the coasters & the wood burner.. gonna start on them tomorrow!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Monday, March 7, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -19 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I started the coasters tonight........ I broke the wood burner......</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Well........ Eric broke it, technically... The tip started to bend and I asked him if he could screw it back in, and tighter... Well........ neither of us thought to let it cool first..... and SNAP.. the threads were stuck inside the machine... :/</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Tuesday, March 8, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -18 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I took the wood burner back & got a new one... the new one works better, anyways!!!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Ok, back to work!!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">While I was out, Autumn and I went to a few stores to look for a flower girl dress, for her..</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">We tried on a couple & she LOVED the 2nd one SO much... It took me 5 minutes for her to let me take it off lol.. She kept saying no, and looking in the mirror, and laughing hahahaha,.. she was just too cute..</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I couldn't buy it (sound fmiliar) until I was SURE there wasn't something better...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">So, we went to a couple of other stores AND I found the PERFECT dress!!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">It is ALL white lace.. double layered on the skirt part, AND it has pearls as the center of the little flowers that it has on the top right!!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">SEE... sometimes, you HAVE to keep looking!!!!!!! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Did about 40 coasters, tonight. 110 to go lol</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="color: red;">Wednesday, March 9, 2016</u><span style="color: blue;"> -17 Days until "I do!"</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Not much new today, except that I finished ALL of my coasters!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">NOW, to get them sealed this weekend, and then they will be 100% DONE!!! :)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">p,s, UNLESS I do something on Friday, THIS will be my LAST entry on this blog post...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">It has gotten SO long, TOO long, in fact!!!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">SO, I have decided that I will be doing a "final countdown" post, for the last 2 weeks!!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Thank you, for reading if you have been. <3</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Kayla!!!</span></div>
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-90156752261382755612015-08-14T18:20:00.001-04:002015-08-14T18:20:39.641-04:00My Gears are OVERLY Grinded<p dir="ltr">first of all, let me start by saying...<br>
I LOVE indie polish!!!<br>
I loved it before I started my line, and I continue to love it, now!!!<br>
I, HIGHLY, respect all makers!!! I do!!!<br>
I know what goes into this business.. I know how cut throat it CAN be, but mostly it is just fabulous!!!<br>
I have had 99% GREAT experiences on every front of the Indie scene..<br>
From interactions with makers (before & after starting CCNP), to most product quality, to customer service...<br>
I would NEVER, bad mouth another Indie ((p.s. there is a difference in giving an honest review, etc & "bad mouthing".. just saying..)).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Now, before we get to business (the main focus of this post), I would like to add one more thing...<br>
Making nail polish may not be rocket science.. but, sometimes it may feel like it is. Honestly, most aspects are fairly simple!!! Sometimes it can be VERY frustrating (i.e. my adventures in attempting to make a glowing red, creme!!! 😒)!!!<br>
NO matter how much you know, you are ALWAYS learning..<br>
For instance, when I first started I only tested my polish for 3 to 4 weeks.. THEN, the "Vader Fiasco" happened (long red metallic bar glitters.. curling.. not good!! 😯)<br>
After that, I began testing, a minimum of, THREE months, depending on what is included & whether or not I have used the ingredients before!!! (now a days it is closer to 7, mostly 6)<br>
Well, most things that go wrong, will usually do so within the first month or so..<br>
(ALL approximate)<br>
Bleeding glitters will bleed immediately or within a week..<br>
A polish will usually stain your nails within the first 24 hours..<br>
Glitters will usually curl within the first month..<br>
(BUT.. NOT ALWAYS..)<br>
cue "Star Spangled Fiasco".. AGAIN, red metallic bar glitters curling.. NOT the same ones!!! NOT the same length!!! NOT the same supplier!!! They were fine for OVER 3 months!!! they curled a WEEK before release!!!!!!!!! 😒<br>
**right then and there I swore off metallic, red bars, FOREVER!!!!!!!**<br>
ANYWHO.. my point is.. THOSE are the tougher aspects of dealing with owning/operating a polish brand!!!<br>
THOSE are the types of things that we should be trying to figure out, or have a small struggle with.. luckily, it's smooth sailing, for the most part lol</p>
<p dir="ltr">NOW.. down and dirty on what is grinding all my gears...</p>
<p dir="ltr">WHEN my customers are coming to me (let me point out that I have had SEVEN of them come to me, privately, about similar matters.. and not all about the same indie) and asking me for advice on what they should do, and if what is happening to them is a normal thing to happen... THAT is unacceptable... I just can NOT wrap my head around things like taking MONTHS to ship something, when you are shipping everyone else's orders of the same thing!!<br>
OR lying about shipping a package out, KNOWING you haven't..<br>
OR continuing to give excuses WHY you haven't been able to ship yet (AFTER lying twice about shipping it!!)!!!<br>
OR accidentally forgetting an item (ok, understandable.. shit happens.. we are only human.) BUT, when you take SO long to ship, said forgotten item, that it becomes discontinued & is no longer available to be shipped.. THEN you promise something else & never send that either!!!</p>
<p dir="ltr">HOW HAD IS IT?!?!?!</p>
<p dir="ltr">1) order comes in..<br>
2) look at order.. maybe even print out an invoice..<br>
3) pack up order, carefully.. be sure you have included everything.. double or triple check if you have to..<br>
4) print shipping..<br>
5) attach shipping label to package..<br>
6) drop off at PO OR, if you do like I do, leave out for Mailman..</p>
<p dir="ltr">THAT IS IT!!!!!!<br>
this is the EASIEST part of our jobs!!!<br>
ALL we have to do is package it safely & ship it off!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I shouldn't have my customers having to come to me & ask if this is something that happens often for Indies... NO ONE should have to deal with this & I have been getting so angry!!!<br>
EVERY TIME someone else comes to me asking about something like this, it just infuriates me more!!!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have kept quiet long enough!!!<br>
and, even now, I doubt many people will see this.. BUT it is out & off of my chest!!!</p>
<p dir="ltr">THE WHOLE POINT of our business IS to sell a product & SHIP it.. if you can't even handle shipping something, THAT SOMEONE PAID YOU FOR, then you DON'T need to be in business!!!!!!!!!! & you DAMN sure don't need to be spending that money!!!!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I may not be perfect.. I've had my fair share of problems/mistakes, BUT I have ALWAYS owned up to them & compensated in any & every way that I could.. our customers are all that really matter..<br>
if you don't treat them right, they won't stick around!!! sure.. you can always "find another customer", but you shouldn't have to.. you should value the ones you already have and earn new ones.. not dupe them into the same trap as the ones before them!!!😒😡 </p>
<p dir="ltr">ok.. end rant..</p>
<p dir="ltr">thanks for reading.</p>
<p dir="ltr">*** no indies were named or called out in the making of this blog.. it is not my intention to disrespect another maker.. it is my intention to let my customers & everyone else know that you do NOT & should NOT have to deal with this type of treatment!!! it is NOT the "norm" for Indie Customer Service!!! most of us go above and beyond to make you feel loved & appreciated.. PLEASE, do not let one bad apple ruin this amazing world for you!!! ***<br></p>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-10052138300372222422015-06-22T12:48:00.003-04:002016-01-21T12:56:20.641-05:00Family Vacation 2015I am starting this blog post at 12:30pm, on Day 2 of our vacation. :)<br />
I will, periodically, update this same post..<br />
I will keep it updated throughout the week, and let you in on all of our (mis)adventures!!! ;)<br />
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Day 1: Sunday, June 21, 2015 (aka Father's Day):<br />
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We didn't do much, hung around the house, relaxing.. Went to Ale House for dinner, with Eric's dad.</div>
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Day 2: Monday, June 22, 2015:</div>
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Woke up at 5:30, got ready & hit the road to Cape Canaveral...</div>
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About half way there, a strange (just meaning we had never seen it before) dash warning light, lit up..</div>
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Google to the rescue... & pulling off of the highway..</div>
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It turned out to be the transmission temperature warning light... UGH!!!</div>
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So, we headed back... stopped at a Napa half way here, got a transmission dipstick to test the fluid...</div>
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I decided that I would pay for a rental car..<br />
We are sitting at the house, waiting for our reservation to arrive lol..<br />
We have decided to go to St. Augustine for the rest of today (after we pick up the rental lol).<br />
We will do the Fort and just walk around.. have some dinner, etc...<br />
Tomorrow will be attempt 2 for Kennedy Space Center.<br />
Ty has no idea where we are going & I am hoping that he LOVES it!!!<br />
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On another note, I am still trying to talk Eric into doing Wild Adventures, too hehe<br />
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**p.s. it may be nothing serious with our car, but we are playing it "better safe than sorry" with the rental.. the warning light never lit back up on our return trip.**<br />
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Day 3: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 (8:20am):<br />
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St. Augustine was so awesome, HOT, but awesome.<br />
We went to Castillo de San Marcos. I took 108 pictures bahahaha.. uploaded most of them to FB.. (thinking that I may come back through here, and add a few of my faves from the week ;) we will see..)<br />
Anywho.. it was my first time & it was really interesting, and SO beautiful!!!<br />
After that, we drove to the lighthouse so Ty could see it.<br />
Then, we drove to see if we could check out Fort Mantanza.. we saw it, across the water.. hahaha<br />
Chili's for dinner.. then home.<br />
Was a nice family day :)<br />
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I was so tired, last night, that I fell asleep, in my chair, in the living room a little after 9 hahaha..<br />
Well, what that means is that I forgot to reset my alarm (for 5..).. LUCKILY, my internal alarm still woke me up a little after 7... My eyes opened & my room was not dark, I freaked a little..<br />
We are on the road, now..<br />
I am sipping on a caramel frappé, from Burger King, lol<br />
Google Maps says we will arrive to Cape Canaveral around 10.. which is only an hour late.. Not too bad, I suppose..<br />
I mean, do we really expect it to take the full 10 hours?! (KSC hours 9a-7p).. I don't think so, we should be fine! :)<br />
Anyone who has ever been, how long did it take you to get through the whole thing?<br />
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Alright.. that's all, for now..<br />
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(to be continued...)</div>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-27967553565948080252014-09-03T12:17:00.000-04:002014-09-03T12:17:47.566-04:00Influenster Vitality Vox Box FULL Review***ALL of the products in this blog were provided, complimentary, by Influenster for testing/review purposes!! ALL opinions are MY OWN & honest!!!***<br />
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ITEM ONE:<br />
<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">First Degree: Advanced Burn Cream</u> .... $5.97-$8.99<br />
Follow them on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/first_degree" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/burncare" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
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This product was a bit of a worry for me, at first.. I was hoping that no one would get burned for me to have to test it!! LOL<br />
BUT, upon reading the description, I noticed that it is recommended for ALL types of burns, INCLUDING razor burn!!!!! :)<br />
After reading that I felt a lot better!!!<br />
I have VERY sensitive skin (especially in "REALLY delicate areas"... you ladies know what I'm talking about!!) ;) This stuff is cool & refreshing.. Calms the itch from the razor burn.. Of course, it isn't perfect, & it doesn't heal it in one fell swoop, BUT even the temporary relief was a blessing!! :)<br />
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Although, it was nice to put on my razor burn, I am not sure if I would be willing to pay 6 to 9 dollars for this product.<br />
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ITEM TWO:<br />
<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Playtex Sport Fresh Balance</u> .... $3.99<br />
Follow them on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/playtex_sport" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and like them on <a href="http://ww.facebook.com/playtexsportandgentleglide" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
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Ok... I am STRICTLY a Tampax Pearl girl... Always have been (I don't even like other Tampax products)..<br />
THAT being said.. The day I recieved the box, I had just started.. I decided to give them a try..<br />
Upon insertion, I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they felt & the scent was nice.. but that is where the good ends.. :/<br />
After only an hour it started leaking!!! (disclaimer; I am NOT a heavy flow..)<br />
I gave it the benefit of the doubt, I tried another.. 2 hours later, leaking AGAIN!!! :/<br />
I was fed up!!! I compared the size & shape to my Pearls.. The Playtex tampons are substantially smaller, in every way.. lenght, width, etc..<br />
As I stated, I have a light to medium flow.. Regular Tampax Pearl ONLY leaks when there is user error.. I have been using tampons for 12 years & I have NEVER had a leak twice in one day.. LET ALONE, twice in 3 hours!!!! :/<br />
I do not like Playtex Sport tampons, & I would never buy them.<br />
Maybe if someone has a VERY LIGHT flow, these will work for you? I do not see how these are supposed to protect you during "sport-like" activities, if they couldn't even hold up to a few household chores & some Netflix binging!!!<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Powered by Ceremide Caplet Serum</u> .... $60 for 1 oz.<br />
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Just like last time, I am still fairly young.. (25 in November)..<br />
I do not "need" hep with wrinkles, BUT the other benefits of this serum are great!!!<br />
They include: reinforcing your skin's moisture barrier, helps even skin tone, & helps even texture as well..<br />
It is a nice thought, but I can't, honestly, see any results dure to the fact that I have pretty even skin tone & texture.. But it IS very moisturising!! :)<br />
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I would NOT pay $60 for this tiny amount, at least not in this stage of my life LOL<br />
However, I am planing on giving the rest to my Mema (my grandmother) & seeing how she likes it!!! :)<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Pure Leaf Iced Tea</u> .... (no price given)<br />
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I do not like tea.. Let me put that out there before I continue with this review..<br />
I immediately put my bottle of Unsweetened Pure Leaf Iced Tea in my refrigerator.. If I was going to be tasting tea I had to give it the best advantage I could LOL<br />
After several hours of chilling.. I shook the bottle, opened it, & took a a BIG swig.. then a couple of tinnier sips.. At first taste, especially for UNSWEETENED tea, it did not taste TOO bad!!! It wasn't too strong, as is the problem with most tea.<br />
After a couple of sips, I couldn't do it anymore HAHA.. I added some sugar to it.. that helped.. add some lemon, I drank the whole bottle no problem lol<br />
I would not, peronally, buy this tea... simply because I prefer water lol (& I don't like tea). But if you like tea, you may enjoy it :)<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Softlips Cube</u> .... $3.49<br />
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I am a Chapstick ADDICT!!! I never leave home without it AND I am constantly applying it!!<br />
I have tried other brands (Blistex, etc) & have never liked any of them!!<br />
I was really excited to receive this adorable little cube!!! <3<br />
It SMELLS SOOOOOO GOOD!!! AND it tastes even better!!! (although, I normally refrain from licking my lips, I just HAD to try it!!) ;)<br />
This stuff is AMAZING!!! Moisturizes amazingly.. I will DEFINITELY be puchasing more when I run out!!! But I will still use my Chapstick too!! ;)<br />
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ITEM SIX: (select Influensters)<br />
<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Bikini Ready Energy Gummies</u> .... $14.99<br />
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I was so excited to receive an ENTIRE bottle of these gummies!!!<br />
They taste pretty good.. I was expecting more of an energized effect, but I think the fact that I am an avid coffee drinker, counteracts the small amount of caffeine that is in one serving (5 gummies).<br />
Although, the taste was fine, the fact that you have to take 5 a day, that makes a full 15 dollar bottle of these last ONLY 10 days!!!!!! :/ So, obviously, I don't like the price!!!<br />
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All in all, I was fairly happy with most of the items in this vox box.. It had a great, diverse, collection of things to try!! The Softlips is my FAVORITE!!! <3<br />
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Again, if you read this WHOLE shpeel, thanks a million!!! :)<br />
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Love, Kayla! <3 <3 <3Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-38679813158095254592014-08-04T22:58:00.002-04:002014-08-04T23:04:47.550-04:00My FIRST post of MY Indie Polish line!!!So.. There has been A LOT going on & a LOT more to come in the next few weeks!!!<br />
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I JUST realized that I have NOT posted a blog about MY polishes, in the 5 months that I have been open!!! :/<br />
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WELL.. That changes....... NOW!!! *points vigorously towards the ground while stomping one foot*<br />
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I am going to be sharing my swatches of my "Fall Down, Like Autumn Leaves" Trio!!! <3<br />
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This polish trio is a collection of perfect, creamy, well... CREAMS!!! <3<br />
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I thought long & hard about which colors I wanted to include.. Now, the collection's name MAY suggest that I went with "leafy" colors (reds, yellows, browns, etc..) (which would have been beautiful, too)), but I did not.. I wanted to go with a couple of, lesser thoughts when it comes to Autumn, and one VERY appreciated aspect!!! :)<br />
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*** ALL SWATCHES ARE TOPPED WITH <a href="http://www.instagram.com/glistenandglow1" target="_blank">HK Girl Top Coat</a>, with a matted accent using Essie "Matte About You" top coat!! ***<br />
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The first color I decided on was orange.. I didn't want too dark of a shade, & my FAVORITE thing about Fall is PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!!!!! So, naturally, that was my inspiration.. AND the polish's name choice!! ;)<br />
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This is 2 easy coats & a top coat (one coat would have sufficed, BUT the polish addict in me insisted on an extra, just for polishing's sake LOL..<br />
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The NEXT color I decided on was green.. BUT having <i>just</i> done a green in my recently released Collab Collection with <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kickassbeauty" target="_blank">KicKass Beauty</a> (Boyfriend Approved), I had to make sure it was different.. Seeing as how the BA polish (All-Star) was a BRIGHT, pistachio, lime green, I figured it wouldn't be TOO tough to Autumn-ize it & make a warmer shade of green.. I went with an olive green & it is, again, PERFECT!!!<br />
Everyone always thinks of the leaves falling off of trees when they think of Autumn, I created this polish, in honor of the least thought of trees of Fall., "Evergreen"!! :)<br />
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This is ALSO 2, perfectly smooth coats (only one needed) & top coat!!! <3<br />
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The FINAL color choice I made, for this trio was, of course, blue!!! <3<br />
I <i>know </i>there are TONS of blue cream polishes out there, but I wanted to give it a shot myself.. I feel that this deep, dark, soft blue is just GORGEOUS & PERFECT for Fall!!! <3<br />
It is inspired by the amaxing, cool nights during the season. It's formula is just as crisp as the Autumn air!! <3<br />
Here is "Autumn Nights"!!<br />
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Again, 2 luscious coats of this streak-free, cream, polish creation & a top coat!! :)<br />
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-23333964954498886622014-07-29T22:00:00.000-04:002014-07-29T22:08:18.843-04:00Influester TLC Vox Box- FULL review!!!So, I was selected to receive the TLC Vox Box, from Influenster..<br />
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****ALL OF THESE ITEMS WERE GIVEN TO ME, COMPLIMENTARY, FOR TESTING/REVIEWING PURPOSES.****<br />
****I WILL BE POSTING MY HONEST OPINIONS OF EACH ITEM!!****<br />
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<b>ITEM ONE:</b><br />
<u style="font-style: italic;">Breyer's Gelato Indulgences</u> .... $4.49-$5.99<br />
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My local Winn-Dixie only had 3 of the 4 offered flavors, in stock.
Triple Chocolate, Raspberry Cheesecake, & Vanilla Caramel (Tiramisu was not available).<br />
I had a tough time choosing between Raspberry Cheesecake & Vanilla Caramel ;)<br />
Eventually, I decided to start with Vanilla Caramel, & if I liked it, I could always buy the raspberry later!!<br />
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My first thought when opening the container, was that it looked very neatly decorated.
It is nice to see manufacturers taking the time to make their product appealing to the eyes.<br />
I smelled it, prior to tasting it (lol), it definitely smelled as great as it looked!!<br />
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Now, onto the taste test!!<br />
First bite was refreshing & cool. The flavor kinda reminds me of frozen cool whip (which I prefer to regular ice cream).
The caramel was a great accent to the vanilla base, it added that extra flavor & texture.<br />
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I have never eaten gelato before, so I have nothing to compare it to, but it is very sweet & rich. I couldn't eat more than about 5 bites, but that is simply because I am not much of a "sweets" person.<br />
I feel that if you have a huge sweet tooth (or at least a bigger one than I do..), you would enjoy a larger helping, no problem!! :)<br />
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All in all.. definitely worth the $5.99 price tag, from my grocery store!!<br />
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<b>ITEM TWO:</b><br />
<u style="font-style: italic;">travel size Puffs Plus Lotion</u> .... $0.49 (per single pack)<br />
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I have, actually, used Puffs Plus Lotion tissues before, & I love them!!!<br />
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I have horrible pollen allergies, & these tissues are so so soft. They don't rub my nose raw, when using them for long periods of time, like other tissues, or paper towels do.<br />
The perfect size of the travel pack fits, conveniently in my purse (unlike the whole box would haha).<br />
Each Pack comes with 10 tissues, not too many, but not too little either.<br />
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I would definitely buy them. I have before & will again!! :)<br />
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<b>ITEM THREE:</b><br />
<u style="font-style: italic;">Neosporin: Neo To Go!</u> .... $4.79-$7.50<br />
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I have had my eye on this adorable little antiseptic for the longest time!!!
I ALWAYS buy the Neosporin in the tube, but have never ventured onto the spray..
Between my 4 year old, my boyfriend, & myself, someone is always getting hurt!!! lol
I am an Antibacterial queen!!! I add some to every single cut or scrape on my son & myself!!
I'd rather be safe than sorry!! ;)<br />
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I can't wait to have to use this bad boy (which will probably be sooner than later.........)<br />
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Literally FIVE minutes later, my son fell on the sidewalk at school!!! haha.. (not funny that he fell, funny that I was right lol.. come on, I'm not <i>that</i> mean!!) ;)<br />
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I used it on him once & now, EVERY SINGLE TIME he gets ANY kind of "boo boo", he comes running... "Mommy, you need to put Neso-sporin on it!!!" LOL!!!<br />
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I LOVE my Neosporin spray!!! It is SO much easier to deal with when we are out, just spray & add a bandaid.. No rubbing necessary. It is in my purse, for immediate access, when Ty falls, like he always does. When I run out I will be FORCED to go buy a couple more!!! DEFINITELY worth the price!!!<br />
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<b>ITEM FOUR:</b><br />
<u style="font-style: italic;">Ivory Original Bar Soap</u> .... $3.99 (10 pack)<br />
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I haven't used bar soap in the LONGEST time!!!
I am more of a liquid soap kinda gal (Nutrium to be exact) :)<br />
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I am not too crazy about the smell of this soap.. I will probably be using it to shave with for my review......<br />
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In all honesty, I am not too thrilled with this soap.. Now, this is JUST <i>MY</i> opinion!!! It is different for everyone!!! I don't know if I have been spoiled by liquid body wash & soap for my shower, OR if I am just weirded out by soap that isn't antibacterial for washing hands, but I just can't get into using bar soap..The smell is not the greatest either (not that it "stinks") I just prefer a scent (usually Cherry Blossom or Pomegranate (or a mixture of both lol)).. Also, it doesn't moisturize my skin very well.. I would not purchase this on my own, but if you prefer bar soap then you can try for yourself, it is fairly priced & it lasts quite a while.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic;">Avon Anew Reversalist Renewal Express</u> .... $30<br />
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WOW.. try saying THAT 10 times fast!!! (if you follow my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kaylascreativecuticles" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, this joke is probably getting old :) lol)<br />
Seeing as how I am only a few months away from a ripe age of 25, I don't really need this product, but I will still use it.. even if only for moisturization!! :)<br />
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Well, as I originally hypothesized, there is no noticable difference in my, relatively young, firm skin.. lol<br />
But I know that my Mema, who is 63, uses this product & loves it!! :) Hope that helps. <br />
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<b>ITEM SIX:</b><br />
<i><u>Shell Fuel Rewards Network Card</u></i><br />
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Who DOESN'T love to save money on gas?!?!?!?!?!<br />
I already registered my card & can't wait to save that complimentary $0.25 per gallon!!!<br />
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It says on your second fill up, so it will be a little while before I can use it, seeing as how we JUST filled up the other day ;)<br />
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I have not purchased anything towards this card, but I appreciated the discount for signing up. I feel like this is very similar to the Winn-Dixie rewards card, but I like the fact that I know I have the freedom to use it elsewhere.<br />
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All in all, I was EXTREMELY pleased with the items in this VoxBox!!!<br />
Again, ALL products were given to me, complimentary, by Influenster, for testing purposes!! :)<br />
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If you read his WHOLE post, I appreciate you!!! ;)<br />
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<3 Kayla!!!<br />
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<br />Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-12139618305014746472014-05-13T11:38:00.002-04:002014-09-17T16:11:31.414-04:00New Indie Line: Heather's Hues!!!So, I have been wanting to try <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heathers_hues" target="_blank">Heather's Hues</a> for a while now!!!<br />
VERY happy to say that, I FINALLY got my hands on some!!!<br />
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Today I am going to show you 3 polishes from her.. All 3 are completely different, but all very beautiful as well!!! <3<br />
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This deep blue jelly polish is loaded with scattered holo & the name DEFINITELY suits it well.. It is a "perfect" blue!!! <3</div>
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The formula was a little bit thick, but it didn't hinder application. As I said, I used 2 coats in these swatches & it was completely opaque <3 So so glad that I chose this polish.. I've had my eye on it ever since I saw the first swatch!! It is the most gorgeous color & the holo is just UGH!!! <3</div>
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This polish is basically a glitter topper. It is mostly glitter, but it has a tiny bit of a periwinkle-esque base :)</div>
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It is inspired by Disney's Ariel <3 (aka The Little Mermaid)</div>
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The application of this glitter was AWESOME!!! <3</div>
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I ONLY used ONE coat!!! So many glitters in one swipe & NO placement!! I did have to search for red glitter a little, just wish there were more of them (there probably are in a full size bottle.. I know how finicky mini bottle are!!) ;)</div>
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The color combo is PREFECT, I DEFINITELY see Ariel when I look at it, no doubt!!! <3</div>
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This BEAUTIFUL polish has a nude base (NOT tan, ACTUAL NUDE!!! <3) & has tons of tiny gold & black glitters, small teal squares, small dark brown hexes, & some small bronze glitters. It is inspired by Pocahontas!!! <3 </div>
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For my swatches I used 2 coats & my HK Girl Top Coat!!</div>
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This creamy crelly polish has an AMAZING formula & perfect application!!! <3</div>
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This was the icing in the cake, for me.. I had been wanting to order for a while & then this baby came out & I couldn't wait any longer.. I spent money, that wasn't supposed to be spent, just to order, mainly for this polish!!!!! <3 (of course, I DO love the others too <3)</div>
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I am, currently, STILL wearing this polish & I will probably not take it off for a couple of days, at least!! <3 LMAO</div>
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All in all, Heather's Hues makes some beautiful polishes, with a GREAT eye for deatail.. Great color combinations & unique takes on old classics!!! <3</div>
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be sure to click on the links that have been added into this review (Heather's Hues, Glisten & Glow, & KicKass Beauty).. they are ALL AWESOME indies & they are worth a follow & an order (or 6) haha!!!</div>
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-86052391129041251902014-02-15T18:45:00.000-05:002014-02-15T18:45:31.272-05:00Creative Cuticles Nail PolishAs, I stated in my previous blog.. I am starting an Indie Polish line!!!<br />
It is called "Creative Cuticles Nail Polish".<br />
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My first 4 releases are:<br />
"Duuuval"<br />
"Gator Bait"<br />
"Nail Besties"<br />
&<br />
"A Great Red"<br />
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I made a seperate Instagram account for my line <a href="http://www.instagram.com/creativecuticlesnailpolish" target="_blank">CCNP IG</a>,<br />
I also have a shop!! <a href="http://www.ccnp.storenvy.com/" target="_blank">www.ccnp.storenvy.com</a><br />
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Be sure to follow the IG to keep updated on all important information regaurding pre-orders, sales, new polishes, & releases!!<br />
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I am planning a pre-order for my first 4 releases (date TBD).<br />
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I already have my whole year, & into next year, filled with polish collections!!! :)<br />
I even have a few pre-order & release dates set!!! :)<br />
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I hope to do well enough in this endeavor to move forward so that I can keep making polishes.<br />
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I would TRULY appreciate your support!! <3 <3 <3<br />
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Thanks!!!<br />
<3 Kayla<br />
<br />Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-30241746310909437482014-01-01T14:58:00.001-05:002014-01-01T14:58:42.336-05:002014<p dir=ltr>new year.. new goals..</p>
<p dir=ltr>There's tons in store for myself & my brand this year..<br>
For starters, I will actually have a "brand"!! :)</p>
<p dir=ltr>I have decided to TRY out polish making..<br>
I have not decided whether or not I will pursue it any further than making it for myself & friends & family.. OR if, in fact, I will attempt to become a small indie brand..</p>
<p dir=ltr>I already have a few polishes created in my head & on paper.. I have a list made of, hopefully, everything I will need to get this adventure started!!! ;)<br>
I even have labels designed & ready to order!!! ;)</p>
<p dir=ltr>I will, of course, post my creations for you all to see.. & obviously I will be posting swatches!! ;)</p>
<p dir=ltr>As I said.. I'm not sure if I will have the time & space to truly commit to becoming a full on brand.. making & selling & all that.. BUT you guys will be the first to know!!! ♡♡</p>
<p dir=ltr>Also, on my agenda for "myself & my brand" is school.. I have found the perfect school.. or so it seems from the outside ;)<br>
I have an interview/tour tomorrow (eeeep!!!)</p>
<p dir=ltr>I've known for sure that I was gonna find a way to make this dream happen, this year.. but until yesterday it almost seemes more like a hindrance than an opportunity..</p>
<p dir=ltr>I had looked & looked for a school that had the course I wanted to take..<br>
I finally found one, but it seemed almost impossible & I knew it would cost us, big time..</p>
<p dir=ltr>HINDRANCE 1: GAS<br>
That school was about 30 minutes drive from my house.. & the ONLY 2 roads to take to get there are pretty much the busiest un Jacksonville!!!<br>
Also, I'd have to take Eric to work (which is 20 minutes away).. drive an hour back to get to the school.. then all the way back to get him.. all while trying to drop Ty off & pick him up also..</p>
<p dir=ltr>HINDRANCE 2: TIME<br>
I had to be there at 8am (which is also the time Ty has to be dropped off at school..) until 5pm (which is 2 hours after Ty gets out of school.. which means I would have had to pay for either daycare (uuumm NOT!!!) or extended day (which is only $20 a week) BUT add that to our RAISED gas bill & I just can't see it.. :/</p>
<p dir=ltr>the only other option I could think of was to get a bus pass.. which is about $40 a month.. but we'd still have another $80 a month for extended day..</p>
<p dir=ltr>whew!!!!!!!</p>
<p dir=ltr>now..</p>
<p dir=ltr>this other school, that I JUST found out exsisted YESTERDAY!!!!!!!</p>
<p dir=ltr>*is ONLY 2 miles from my house..<br>
NO need to keep the car (unless it's raining or something..)</p>
<p dir=ltr>*classes are from 9am-3pm.. which means that I have an hour to get from Ty's school to mine (& I will only need about 20/30 minutes lol)<br>
& I will only need MAYBE 20 minutes worth of "baby-sitting" time for Ty after school.. I have 2 possible options & I will find out if it's plausible soon.. if not.. $20 a week isn't too bad, I guess.. lol)</p>
<p dir=ltr>so.. I'm ALREADY stressing a million times less & I can CLEARLY see how this will be COMPLETELY possible!!!!!! ♡♡♡</p>
<p dir=ltr>I am sooo excited to het this year started.. this year is probably the first year of my 24 years of living that I am doing WHATEVER it takes to focus on myself & mothing else.. (with the exception of my family ♡♡♡)</p>
<p dir=ltr>so.. if you are as anxious as me to see these events unfold.. stick around!!! ;)</p>
<p dir=ltr>love, Kayla!!</p>
Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-65259380952000348682013-12-12T08:42:00.000-05:002013-12-12T08:42:47.696-05:00my nail & cuticle care routineSo, I've had a few people Kik me or comment on IG about my cuticles & what I use & do to them...<br />
Apparently, I have nice cuticles?!?! lol.. Who'd have thunk it!! ;)<br />
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Anywho..<br />
I decided that since I haven't done ANYTHING to my nails in A WEEK, because I was doing my HK Girl Top Coat review (see previous blog post for more info/all details), that I would follow up with my nail & cuticle care routine, before I start my next mani!!! :)<br />
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here goes..........<br />
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FIRST, MY "GO-TO" SUPPLIES!! :)<br />
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1. cuticle pusher (I never cut/clip/nip my cuticles.. with the exception of HANG NAILS & then VERY CAREFULLY!!)</div>
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2. cotton ball & some strengthening polish remover.. not acetone (we wanna help heal our nails/cuticles/skin right now, not damage them more) :)</div>
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3. my Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter by <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lushcosmetics" target="_blank">Lush</a> (if you don't have any, I highly recommend purchasing some.. you know, it's not too late to add it to your Christmas wishlist) ;)</div>
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5. & my China Glaze Strengthener & Growth Formual (or, again, the base coat or nail health formula of your choosing) :)</div>
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Use acetone or whatever remover you need (or have) to remove all polish from the surface of your nails..</div>
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dry skin & cuticles from the acetone..</div>
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With your cotton ball & a little of your strengthening polish remover, gently rub your nails & cuticles..</div>
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A LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY!!! :)</div>
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this is all you need.. :)</div>
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Let the cuticle butter sit on your nails for 10 to 15 minutes..</div>
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Let the oil sit on your nails for about 5 minutes..</div>
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after it is all rubbed in, use your cuticle pusher one more time, just to make sure that the cuticle around the base of your nails is as round as possible (I have a bit of OCD lol)</div>
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All we have left to do is paint your base/strengthener/growth formula of your choice onto your nails!! :)</div>
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AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!!!</div>
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All of my secrets revealed!! ;)</div>
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Now, I do NOT do this to my nails every day.. I do this whole process maybe once or twice a week (sometimes more, if I'm swatching or painting my nails a lot..)</div>
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On a day-to-day basis I DO use cuticle oil after every mani & I sometimes just add a little cuticle oil & let it completely soak into my skin, meaning I don't rub it in.. I usually will do that at night while sitting on the couch watching TV or something.. a time when I know I won't really have much to do, so that the oil doesn't get rubbed off. Every time I use my oil I use my cuticle pusher while the oil is soaking, to push them back & round them out.</div>
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I really hope this helps.. Leave me some feed back if you have any.</div>
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Questions/Concerns/Just wanna say hello ;)</div>
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I'll see what I can do!! :)</div>
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Kayla's Creative Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546783965516925554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250617159261974968.post-6553599168016224572013-12-12T08:40:00.000-05:002013-12-12T08:40:18.711-05:00Glisten and Glow "HK Girl Top Coat" ReviewI recently purchased my very first bottle of Glisten & Glow "HK Girl Top Coat"!!<br />
I have heard so many great things about it, so I knew I just HAD to get some on my nails (I mean, my hands on some :))<br />
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Anyways, the shipping was pretty fast & I just couldn't wait to try it..<br />
So, in the middle of 2 Christmas Challenges, I decided to go ahead & paint my nails & start my review!!! ;)<br />
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Day One:<br />
Friday, December 6, 2013<br />
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I painted my nails with "Baby It's Cold Outside" by <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kickassbeauty" target="_blank">KicKass Beauty</a> (one layer over "White on White" by China Glaze)<br />
Then, if you haven't already figured it out, topped it with my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/glistenandglow1" target="_blank">HK Girl</a>!!! :)<br />
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December, 9, 2013</div>
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I had already planned on taking photos of my nails today, to show the "half-way" mark, but then Eric said we were changing the brakes on the car.. I knew for sure my nails would chip.....</div>
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here they are.. all covered in grease.. after the brake job..</div>
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after I washed my hands</div>
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Well, as you can see.. EVEN after changing the brakes on my car, there were STILL NO chips or dulled shine.. still looked perfectly fine!!! Even where I chipped my nail hadn't chipped away the paint or anything!!!</div>
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Today is the day that I decided to end my testing, take my final picture, & finally remove the polish.</div>
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There you have it.. After ONE WEEK of the same polish & with the HK Girl Top Coat..</div>
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Barely any tip wear, one tiny chip on the corner of my nail..</div>
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All in all.. this top coat is FABULOUS!!!!!!</div>
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I LOVE IT!!</div>
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I would MOST DEFINITELY buy more bottles of it!</div>
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AND I HIGHLY recommend that if you ever get the chance, you buy some for yourself as well!!!</div>
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Great product, at first I thought the price was a little high, but after using it, I feel that the price is well worth the quality & life you get out of the bottle!!! :)</div>
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JUST so you know.. I did NOT take it easy on my nails this week!!</div>
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I wanted to deliver my true feelings & thoughts on this top coat & I carried on my days as usual..</div>
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bathing Ty, showering, dishes, laundry, I even painted my other hand & removed polish from & repainted my toes while wearing this polish!!! NOT TO MENTION did a brake job!!! ;)</div>
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next swatch is of</div>
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"Kokomo" (tropical sands)</div>
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if you have any questions about prices of these polishes, want to see other polishes she has made/will make, or any other products she has to offer..</div>
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head on over to her Etsy shop:</div>
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<a href="http://etsy.com/shop/beautybykassy" target="_blank">KicKass Beauty</a></div>
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