tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81285096515029520342024-03-12T16:20:10.422-07:00Pretty [&] CheapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-31107505313479172122014-09-16T12:43:00.000-07:002014-09-16T12:43:00.142-07:00Mid-Month Must Haves<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the end of the month "monthly favorites" videos, but I always miss them in the middle of the month. So I thought I'd switch it up and start something new--Mid Month Must Haves. This is basically the same thing, a random compilation of my favorite things this last month, only in the middle of it :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">& sorry this wasn't up yesterday but my computer <b>crashed</b>!! It's pretty devastating but hopefully I can still fix it...If anyone know how to fix a Mac grey screen--holla because it's still broken :(</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1) Apple cider vinegar</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I might do a whole post about this because I have been loving it SO much! I use it topically on my face and it has been <b>such</b> a game changer! I struggle with deep, hormonal, cystic acne and ever since I started using this, my skin has <i>completely</i> changed! All I do is mix this with some water (about 1:3) and use it morning and night with a cotton ball. Literally nothing fancy. I even got the Heinz brand because you know what, it was cheaper and they had it at Wal-Mart. So there. This stuff has been awesome! The quickest change was that my makeup looks <u>totally</u> different-it stays on better, applies smoother, and doesn't oxidize throughout the day. It's also prevented any new pimples and evened out old marks. I could go on and on... </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2) <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380147" target="_blank">Nyx dark circle concealer</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There isn't an Ulta really close by where I live (<i>luckily!</i>) but when I was home recently I stopped in with my sister to look for a good highlighter (for her, not me). I spotted this and tested it in the store. NOTHING that allegedly covers up dark circles has ever worked for me. I have <b>deep</b> eyes and no matter how much sleep I get, <i>very</i> dark circles. The moment I put this on one of my eyes, my sister looked up and told me I had to get it. It has a salmon-y, orange-ish undertone which counteracts the blue/purple very well. It also has coconut oil which helps moisturize and reduce fine lines and settling. It took me a few days to figure out exactly how to use it, but if I set it with a mattifying powder, it looks great and stays all day! Definitely a staple from now on. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3) <a href="http://www.garnierusa.com/products/styling/texturizing/Spray/De-Constructed-Texture-Tease.aspx" target="_blank">Garnier De-Constructed Texture Tease</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Words cannot express how much this product has changed my <span style="font-size: xx-small;">hair's</span> life!! I think it may be safe to say this is my favorite hair product I've ever used. The best way to describe it would be that it makes your hair feel rough...in a good way. Does that make sense? I feel like it gives me that "second day hair" curl ability even on freshly washed hair. <b>And the HOLD! </b>omygosh. It's not designed as a hairspray but it hold my curls better than anything else I've tried. All I do is curl my hair, comb it out, and spray a ton of this on both sides (top and bottom) and style/shape it with my fingers. It's seriously <span style="font-size: large;"><u>amazing</u></span>. I'm sure there are a million billion other things to use it for too, but so far I'm loving this. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4) Hummus</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">More specifically...eaten with raw onions. So this is weird but I've been super-de-duper obsessed with hummus this past month. I've been making wraps for lunch, having it with veggies for snacks, I just cannot get enough. There are tons of varieties but I get the Roasted Red Pepper because I like the spice. PS-I get the Aldi kind though because it's cheaper :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Not embarrassed to admit that I legitimately fan girled over my planner. I am loving it so so much and I hope to post about it soon! Let's just say, if I had to pick between my planner and the teasing spray (above) it would be a difficult decision. BUT I could just write in my planner "Buy more teasing spray" sooooo...decision made! If you want my planner cover see <a href="http://itsprettycheap.blogspot.com/2014/09/lilly-inspired-planner-cover.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> post :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Even though it is <b>darn </b>cold out, I refuse to wear my jacket already (okay I did once!). Instead, I love wearing my simple white puffy vest I got on extra double super clearance from Land's End (dude, have you checked out their sales?? Killer). I just ordered <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Women-s-Puffer-Vest/35743691#ProductDetail" target="_blank">this one</a> (above) from Wal-Mart for *drumroll please* 9.88!! Seriously a steal considering the one from JCrew that has basically become a cult favorite on the web, is around $120-$150. I know they're not the <u>same</u> but for 140 bucks, I can pretend! See...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">^This is Caitlin from <a href="http://www.southerncurlsandpearls.com/" target="_blank">Southern Curls & Pearls</a>. I adore her style!!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">7) <a href="http://www.walmart.com/c/ep/statement-necklaces" target="_blank">Statement Necklaces</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, Wal-Mart carries really cute statement necklaces now...for only $10! I noticed them a few weeks ago when I was home...and maybe I bought three, so what? Whoops #mybad. But the white one (middle) is "on hold" for a Christmas gift. I thought it would look cute for any upcoming bridal events! :) They are really cute and fashionable and for $10, the quality is great! I love pairing a bold necklace like this with a basic white tee, skinny jeans and boots or flats for fall. Throw on that puffy vest and it's Wal-mart for the win!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>8) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlexandreaGarza" target="_blank">Alexandrea Garza</a> (YouTube and <a href="http://thealexandreagarza.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This girl. I think I found her when I was searching for a wedding binder video. She does a lot of makeup and style videos and she is just too adorable! I was quickly drawn to her because we're both Midwest girls who love makeup, fashion, hair, Disney and Lilly Pulitzer, and we're both getting married next spring! She seems super down to earth and I feel like we have similar styles. I love her #weddingbelles series (of course) but seriously, all her videos are great. Go check her out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>9) <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Craft-Tape-Border-Solid-Gold-Glitter/20640531" target="_blank">Gold Glitter Wall Border</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've seen this floating around Pinterest for a while, but I didn't seek it out until just this past month. As I kind of mentioned above, I've been working on my Wedding Binder and I thought this stuff would be perfect. Well, it is! It's a really gorgeous shade of gold and it was only $4.88 from...you guess it, Wal-Mart! It's super easy to use because it's removable. It doesn't flake off like a lot of glitter papers so glitter doesn't go everywhere and it's self-adhesive. I seriously love it and just watch, everything I own will be gold glitter by this time next month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This show is so funny! We actually started watching it because I joined my first ever fantasy football league (so fancy) this year. It's hilarious and totally not all about football, which is good. The characters are awesome and the writing is just top notch. One of those shows where there really are no <i>bad</i> episodes, you know what I mean? It's a lighthearted comedy that I love watching on relaxing evenings. It's on Netflix so check it out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And that's all folks! See you soon :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Let's be honest, I've been drooling over the Lilly Pulitzer planners since they were launched. They are just so preppy, bright and beautiful, but at $17-$34...a lil' bit out of my price range. </span></div>
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-65451032056388934882014-09-02T07:49:00.000-07:002014-09-02T07:49:24.314-07:00Welcome September!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-1709486621056382892014-08-29T19:02:00.000-07:002014-08-29T19:03:32.139-07:00Sale (& new obsession) Alert!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Totally & completely UH-bsessed with our new comforter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OBSESSED.</span></div>
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It's the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-multi-floral-comforter-set/-/A-14982101#prodSlot=_1_4" target="_blank">"Threshold™ Multi Floral Comforter Set"</a> from Target.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is so cute and, yes, very summery as we go into the winter months-but I don't even care! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I saw it online a few weeks ago on sale for around $75, which I thought was <i>okaaay</i> but when I went into my store it was full price-$99.99... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">so I passed. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But TODAY!... having already accepted the fact that I'd never have my dream comforter, I was wandering aimlessly through the bedding and saw it... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It did come out of the bag pretty wrinkly but I'm still in <b>love</b>. To be fair, the pattern does stop about halfway up and the comforter is just pure white. It <u>doesn't</u> look exactly like the picture (at least the king size). But that actually just makes me love it even more! It makes our small bedroom bright and happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-I'm hoping to do a full bedroom post (we have a very small bedroom) soon! </span></div>
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-63121278595395027132014-02-21T09:18:00.000-08:002014-02-21T09:42:04.139-08:00Fitness Friday-Disney Princess Half Marathon! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am SO happy it's Friday. Although I am terrified because I'm trying my very first spinning class this evening! #nervous!</div>
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Today's Fitness Friday is about the <a href="http://www.rundisney.com/princess-half-marathon/">Disney Princess Half Marathon</a>! In case you didn't know, it's this weekend! No, there is no way in HECK I'm running it-seeing as I can only run about 15 minutes on a good day...embarrassing/true. But (announcement time!) I do plan to run it next year! I've heard so much about it and I think it would be so much fun, and such a huge accomplishment!! </div>
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On the runDisney website, they have several training programs for all of their races, and for all levels of athletes. <a href="http://www.rundisney.com/training/running/">Jeff Galloway</a>-the runDisney spokesperson, makes it sounds so easy...</div>
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I'm just so excited for this race! I'm going to register as soon as it opens (July 2014) so there's no backing out! I absolutely cannot wait already!! It'll be just 2 months before our wedding, our last "dating" anniversary, and a month after I turn 25-what a great celebration! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;"> Heyo! So have I mentioned how much I </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; line-height: 14.5455px;"><span style="color: red;">♥</span></span><span style="text-align: start;"> Valentine's Day?! Well it's coming right up and this year I am hosting my "second annual" GALentine's Day! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is just when all my girlfriends come over and enjoy treats, pink wine, and great company. Remember all of those <a href="http://itsprettycheap.blogspot.com/2014/02/healthy-holiday-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">healthy treats</a> I shared? Yeah no-not last year. Here's some things I did for the party last year-it was so much fun! And literally Pretty [&] Cheap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Melted Almond Bark was legit my best friend. It's only $2.50 at Walmart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Oreos! I love the little heart sprinkles (also from Walmart). These were SO easy to make! Just dip and sprinkle :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Pretzels! Just dipped 'em and added sprinkles. Would be so fun to do with kiddos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Also, pink wafers. Any chance to add pink-<i>obviously. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I put everything in adorable heart bowls that I got for $1 at the Dollar Store!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This precious candy heart box was $1 at the Target Buck Stop-score!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Obviously had to fill it with candy hearts (my fave!!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just put the long pretzels in one of our (conveniently) red cups. That cup went into a bowl filled with even more pretzels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Which I made like this: Step 1) spread them out on a cookie sheet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Step 2) Slice almond bark and into the oven. Literally no work. Done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> [napkins from the Dollar Store]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I love this shot! The adorable wreath around the bowl is from the Dollar Store as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly, this party was SO much fun to host! We had a blast and I spent maybe $20, including the adorable decorations, which I'll be using again this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't wait for Friday's party! What are your plans? :)</span></div>
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-53990135883895640262014-02-10T09:25:00.002-08:002014-02-10T09:25:31.048-08:00Healthy Holiday: Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So...I <i>may</i> have mentioned [again, and again, and AGAIN] I am trying to be really healthy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">[I swear I'm not trying to make this a health blog...]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> The holidays can be <u>such</u> a difficult time to keep up with a diet, and if you're anything like me, you can't limit yourself to ONE cookie-that's just crazy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I thought I'd share some of my favorite treats that you can enjoy until your heart's [no pun intended] content! Delicious and guilt free! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Peppers are an amazing snack, aren't these just adorable?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/02/healthy-valentines-snack.html" target="_blank">[source]</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This pepper is adorably stuffed. I love how nature gives us the color we want for Valentine's Day! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This idea is SO easy, but healthy and cheap! WIN WIN WIN!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Another simple fruit idea:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How adorable are these little Valentines for a class?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Or maybe for a special cutie in your life :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I need to find a heart cookie cutter STAT!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://hatterandhareevents.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-fruity-valentine.html" target="_blank">[source]</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Again, SO unbelievably simple, delicious AND healthy! Even add a <i>little</i> whip cream-YUMMY! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.parenting.com/article/fun-banana-boat-dessert" target="_blank">[source]</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Who else loves avocados? Power food!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://mimiavocado.com/2013/02/an-avocado-valentine-from-mimi-avocado/" target="_blank">[source]</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've also been obsessed with cherry tomatoes! This one might take a little more time, but definitely worth it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What's your favorite way to stay healthy during the holidays? Please share!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="st"><span style="font-size: large;">♥</span>, </span>court </span></div>
Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-15192900876624749112014-02-07T07:42:00.000-08:002014-02-07T07:42:56.104-08:00Fitness Friday: 10 Things to Know Before Your First Hot Yoga Class<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First of all, <span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY FRIDAY</span>!! & welcome to what I hope becomes a more regular "series" on my blog! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">SOO I may have mentioned that I'm doing this thing next April called <span style="color: purple;"><b><u>getting married</u></b></span>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I really want to lose weight and get toned for our wedding. It's important for me on several levels (something I can talk about another time) but mostly I want to feel like I've done everything I could do to enter into marriage as "my best self". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've recently changed my diet and started incorporating exercise into my regular routine. Growing up, I was a dancer so I never really needed to "workout"-it was built into my dance. In fact, until about my junior year in high school I didn't even realize kids my own age worked out, like went to a gym. It shocked me, and when I went to college/stopped dancing, I realized how important it is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last week, two of my coworkers invited me to attend a Hot Yoga class with them. It was <span style="color: #38761d;">free</span> so I figured, why not? Now, I've only done yoga a few times before...Would I recommend Hot yoga for a beginner like me? Nope! Did I <i>do</i> Hot Yoga as a beginner? Yup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'll tell you a little bit about my experience, and share some tips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1) First of all, <u><b>it was early</b></u>. Our class started at 6am, we had to be there at 5:45, so I left my house at 5:25. I normally wake up at 6, so it wasn't terrible but my tip #1 is:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Especially for first timers [like me], lay out your outfit the night before! Try everything on, make sure it fits and you're going to be comfortable in front of other people. This saved me time, and stress, in the morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2) Speaking of clothing...The website for my studio said "<b>wear as little as you feel comfortable in</b>" and people did! There were men Speedo-like shorts and women in sports bras, so honestly-wear what you feel comfortable in, but obviously be respectful, people take it very seriously. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/bras-light-support/Flow-Y-Bra-IV-31974?cc=12325&skuId=3528431&catId=bras-light-support" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">[source]</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">*note, Lululemon <u><b>not</b> </u>required to practice yoga. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Choose your outfit carefully. Tight leggings or shorts, tanktop, no socks. I wouldn't recommend anything of sweatshirt material-nope, too sweaty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3) YOU ARE GOING TO SWEAT! a lot. Like unreal amounts of sweat. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.getfitneverquit.com/best-yoga-mat-for-hot-yoga/" target="_blank">[source]</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">[^^see they all have towels^^]</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Bring <i>at least</i> one hand towel to have in the room with you . There was literally sweat dripping in my eyes (gross/true) and I'm so glad I had a towel with me during class!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4) Also...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Bring a big *bleep* water bottle into the class with you [everyone does]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5) And more water...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and more, and more, and more. My instructor was so amazing and told us the importance of staying hydrated the 24 hours after a hot yoga class. Honestly, I could not drink enough water that day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6) Take it easy and don't push yourself too far. </span><br />
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<a href="http://yogamatsadventure.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">[source]</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>^^she was a beginner once too^^</u></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Everyone had a first class. I definitely couldn't do all the poses but I still got a GREAT workout. Do what you can and focus on the <u>experience</u>. It's not a competition and no one expects you to master yoga in one day. You can also use stretch bands or straps, or even your towel, to help you with some poses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">7) My instructor also warned us not to over exert ourselves. She said to just STOP if we felt lightheaded or dizzy. Also, <b>do not crouch/squat down</b>. This interferes with your circulation and when you stand, blood will rush to your head and people faint.</span><br />
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<a href="http://omahamagazine.com/2013/08/5-minute-workout-warrior-ii-pose/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">[source]</span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just <u>be still</u> if you need to. I stopped when I felt like I was crossing "that line" and it was perfectly fine. Just be aware. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">8) I personally got a headache later in the afternoon (around 3pm). Several things could have caused it (lack of sleep), but I'm just throwing it out there. That being said, I would still definitely do it again because I felt <b>SO AMAZING </b>after the class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">9) On the morning of my class, it was 1</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="st">° outside. It was 101</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="st"><span class="st">° in the studio. And for all you math geniuses out there, that's a 100</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="st"><span class="st"><span class="st">° difference. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I personally didn't have any time to research Hot Yoga before attending my first class, but here are some articles I've found since that I've really liked: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1004943/the-health-benefits-of-hot-yoga" target="_blank">The health benefits of practicing hot yoga</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://yoga.about.com/od/askauntyoga/f/sweatouttoxins.htm" target="_blank">Sweating out Toxins </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.babble.com/body-mind/10-things-no-one-will-tell-you-about-hot-yoga-2/" target="_blank">10 Things No One Will Tell You About Hot Yoga </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks and have a great weekend!</span><span class="st"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> ♥ </span></span>Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-1617034138974430302014-02-06T17:53:00.000-08:002014-02-06T17:53:41.676-08:00CHEEZ-y Valentines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After my last post, I got really excited for my work Valentines! Again, here is my inspiration:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Okay so here's the deal, I LOVE Valentine's Day, I really do! And not only because my favorite color is <span style="color: #f6358a;"> pink </span> and it's EVERYWHERE this time of year :) I just think it's such a nice opportunity to give thoughtful little gifts and let the people in your life know how much you care about them. I've listed a few of mine below. What are your plans for LOVE DAY? :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is definitely what I'm getting my mister on February 14th. He's been talking about how he wishes he could make his own breakfast sandwiches before work, and this one was only $25 at Walmart! I think gifts are really special when you listen and remember things the other person said :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I actually made this Beer Cake for my fiance for Christmas. He thought it was hilarious and thoughtful. It was SO easy to make, maybe I'll do a tutorial someday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think he'd like this better than a bouquet of roses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also homemade a similar basket for my man's Christmas gift. He loves spicy food so I included jalapeno peppers, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Cholula, Salsa, Hot Chili, Spicy V8 and Hot Tamales. I made a sign that said "You're HOT" and he loved it :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My guy isn't really into sweet things (see above) but I bet anyone would love these super soft, Valentine's themed cookies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have always thought this was such a cute idea! Pre-planned dates for each month in a basket. Takes the thought out of it but is still a surprise. Precious. She even has date ideas on her blog!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Peanut Butter & Chocolate. 'Nuff said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another cute yet very cheap idea. What a great keepsake!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This gift idea is SO cute, and she did it on the cheap! I would love to get this thoughtful gift, and you can put as much or as little time into this DIY as you want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I purchased necklaces from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizajayCharm" target="_blank">Eliza Jay</a> for Christmas and they were SUCH a hit (literally, tears were shed). They arrived <b>so </b>quickly for a custom piece and I love the quality. Anything customized will win her heart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It would be so fun to help a little one create this colorful work of art!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Embarrassing but true, I made this card for my own mom just a few years ago (it's kind of "our saying"). She loved it and it was super easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also made this for my mom! Another super easy, and deliciously simple, DIY.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fun for teachers or babysitters to do with kids. Would be cute to see how each kid creates different patterns :) I remember doing this as a kid myself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Adorable coupon book for parents (or anyone really). Cute keepsake and the kiddos can make up their own "coupons"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Simple but I'm almost positive they'd love (and use) it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A different take on those silly popcorn tins!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know you can get these cups cheap and the flag on the straw really makes it special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Okay but really, who wouldn't love to get a s'more kit?? This would be great it you had several teachers to give gifts to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stop by the dollar store for some of these critters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dollar Store saves the day again! These cute shovels and printable make for a great little gift!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Takes a little bit of advanced planning, but totally worth it! Super cute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">CEREAL-sly, could this be cuter? And I can't get over those awesome pink spoons!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It really livens and brightens up the office when holidays are celebrated (appropriately). So much fun to show your coworkers how much you appreciate them! Here are some simple and easy ideas for all my hard workers out there with no extra time to make treats (like me!)
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Luckily (unluckily??), they just opened a Dunkin' Donuts near my house :) I'm sure you could customize this little sleeve with whatever language you'd like-so cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I made this for a coworker last Christmas after I noticed she was always drinking Mt. Dew. I would be great for your team members and this site has printables-score!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another super creative yet inexpensive gift. Literally takes almost no time but will show your gratitude. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am <u>totally</u> making these for my coworkers, no lie. I think it's hilarious and would make everyone laugh. Again, very simple and not at all time consuming! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It really says something when this is the most time consuming gift idea of all at about 10 minutes. These are cute, festive and could be bagged up individually, or left out in a bowl with cute little dixie cups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> So there it is-30 great gift ideas for everyone in your life. Which ones are you thinking about making? Happy Valentine's Day! <3 </span></div>
Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-26992975993930516832014-01-20T12:45:00.001-08:002014-01-20T12:45:20.151-08:002014 Resolutions <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm writing this as I sit peacefully listening to The Beatles and the sound of the washing machine :) Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day and I'm enjoying a (very productive) day off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I realize that I'm quite late on the resolution bandwagon. Let me tell you why-This turn of the year was actually really, and strangely, difficult for me. I feel like it's a time to reflect on the past year and think about how or what you'd like to improve upon in the upcoming 365 days. The more I thought about it, the more it consumed me. I became dissapointed with the year I'd had, and I wanted to change <i>everything</i> about myself...My resolution list grew every day and I was feeling like a terrible person. I wanted to change so much and felt like I had accomplished nothing in 2013. It actually got me really down; I had a panic attack and was feeling nervous, anxious and a little depressed. And trust me, this is NOT how I normally am!! I am usually very happy, perky and fun :) I know this is NOT what resolutions are about, but it's just something that was going on for me at the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I quickly realized that this was <b><u>not</u></b> the way to approach 2014. I didn't want to start off the year on a negative note, so I stopped thinking about resolutions. While out with my fiance for my birthday dinner, I told him about how I'd been feeling and what was actually going on (he of course had noticed my mood). We decided that we are going to make 2014 FUN! <span style="color: blue;"><b>FUN FOURTEEN!</b></span> I stopped worrying about resolutions and started to shift my thinking from negative to positive. Stopped thinking about what I wanted to <u>change</u>, and started to think about what I want to <u>enhance;</u> the good things I want more of this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, while cleaning the kitchen sink (inspiration always strikes at the strangest times, am I right?) I decided on my "resolutions" for this year:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know this is burger extra cheese, but I feel like it really encompasses everything I want 2014 to be about. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Eat Right</b>: It's obvious, I want to get healthy, lose weight and eat better in 2014. But that's not what this says. It says "eat right." I want to do what I know is <i>right</i> and best for my body, and for my health, for <u>health's sake</u>, not to lose weight or be a certain size. I want to eat and live healthy, to do what's RIGHT for ME. I want to stop comparing myself and my life to others, and simply live right by myself. I want to be healthy in body and spirit. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Don't Fight:</b> This goes beyond not fighting with others, but deeper, and into myself. I want to stop fighting internally, stop being so hard on myself, stop putting myself down. I want to stop fighting with myself to be a certain way, or like certain things. This "resolution" is about <u>accepting myself</u> the way I am, and not fighting myself into a certain life. It's about saying the things I want to say, doing the things I want to do, and being the person I want to be. It's about leaving work when I feel I've done my very best for the day, expressing how I really feel, and not forcing myself. I of course also want to live a peacefully life in 2014-to not fight with others but to spread love and acceptance. I want to always assume good will and accept others the way they are as well. But mostly, this is about not fighting what feels right. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sleep Tight:</b> Relax. Be calm. And also, be proud. I want to be able to be done for the day when I am done for the day. No work emails on the weekends. I want to accept that I've worked hard and be proud of what I've accomplished. This is about "turning off" when it's time. Taking time to be still and calm and peaceful. Live in the moment. Get rest, feel good. Beyond just getting a good night's sleep, it's about not worrying as much. I want to spend time relaxing with family and friends, and with myself. Enjoying a spa night at home once in a while, or reading a good book in bed. More music. I want to take time for me, and more importantly, to feel like I deserve it. We all do. :) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I now feel so very positive about the year to come. There is so much too look forward to, and I can't wait to experience it! I am so blessed-the picture above is of a sunset I got to watch with my parents on a recent weekend trip to Florida. I will soon have a new nephew, and maybe another later this year. I am surrounded by good, supportive people-friends, family, coworkers. I owe it to them to be and do my very best. And I fully intend to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy 2014!! It's going to be a GREAT year :) </span></div>
Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-55877460600981932132013-11-04T17:33:00.000-08:002013-11-04T17:33:11.669-08:00Thrifty Decor Chick PAR-TAY! <div align="center">
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-29516408457300369432013-11-04T14:59:00.000-08:002013-11-04T15:00:06.718-08:00Prioritized To Do List for work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am an all out, full fledged, hardcore list-making JUNKIE. But like seriously, is there some kind of group I can join?? :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since this week I'm focusing on WERQ (I mean work, but let's make it a LITTLE fun <i>okaaaay</i>?), I'm going to go into the evolution of my werq to do lists. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had several strategies for organizing my time and tasks, but these two lists in particular worked (werq'd???) best. This first one, I made and used for a few months, before my roles changed I got <i>super</i> crazy busy.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>[this is just an example, as I don't use this system anymore. My current system will be featured tomorrow!]</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can see, it's divided into three categories: <u>Must Do, Other, and Little Things.</u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1) Must Do-</b>pretty<b> </b>self explanatory. Things I HAD to get done that day, projects due, meetings to attend. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>2) Other-</b>things I <i>should/could</i> do, projects with approaching deadlines, tasks that aren't quite as important but it would be fantastic if I get to them. This is also for things that wouldn't take a super long time. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>3) Little Things-</b>Originally had this titled "menial tasks" and reconsidered. But I mean...that's what is it. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This category is for those little miscellaneous things that you do, that are never really "due" or "must do's"...but you need to do them at some point. I would also include very short projects or tasks here, for if I ever found myself with and extra 5 minutes (yeah right!!) or for if I ever just needed to give my brain a break. Sometimes, after getting bogged down with emails for 3 hours, I just need to take a break for a second-ya know? So I choose a tasks from this category and clear my mind. It's a great tip! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also made this list very realistic. Let's face it, none of us get everything we hope to done everyday. So using this list, any project(s) I DIDN'T finish that day, I would highlight and move down to the next day's list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> As you can see, tasks can "jump" categories, so something that wasn't a priority on Monday may become one if it still isn't done by Wednesday! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I <i>really</i> liked this list for many reasons. It really helped me manage my time and prioritize my tasks. It also helped give me an idea of what my week has in store. Limiting myself to 5 tasks in each category also helped me not get too bogged down in any one thing. I also was able to keep these lists for meetings with my supervisor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think my favorite tip is to have a list of "little things" that you can do when you need a break. Things that do benefit your work but that you can squeeze in when you need a break :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What tips do you have for tracking your tasks at work? Have you created any to do lists for work? I'd LOVE to see! Share below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">& be sure to come back tomorrow to see the list I'm using now! :)</span></div>
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-28640053579602023552013-11-03T18:56:00.000-08:002013-11-03T18:56:11.160-08:00Coming Attractions...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had SUCH a wonderful weekend. I love relaxing but I LOVE how productive I've been lately! I feel like I'm trying to get everything done before the cold <b>really</b> sets in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm so excited to be taking this blog more seriously! I feel like I'm [FINALLY] getting settled in my job and my home and my LIFE. Ever since I was <u>catapulted</u> into adulthood about a year ago, my life has been crazy, in a totally awesome way, but crazy all the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This coming week, I'm going to be talking about <u>work related projects</u>. As I said, I feel like I've finally settled into my job and I have SO much to share. Things I'd do differently, what I've learned, how I organize my [unpredictable] schedule, how I organize my office, and much much more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you'd like to hear more, <a href="http://www.google.com/friendconnect/signin/home?st=e%3DAOG8GaCV%252B1HK7jqu0oVHbfrU6UnwywY91c3VdmVAFWgd6n4eK%252Bol6lxahJfBl1%252F1VO9Gq8jbFtXWcVOvbjQ9KJKdchfs9VPLMCXbGvVVzvQqONbnz1jFS6Ea9eTfTfyyaRH6o0EbPM0A05W0KXrpTjTHzZ9sCsG0WZkY1EQtIlbGr4cpGYjuTy%252FWVN5vO3YBsfAn6GBz2ulKILexY6p1N%252FvR%252Ft6xTIc%252Fh%252FCQ%252FxbKTZPvNnOm91Lpi%252Fg%253D%26c%3Dpeoplesense&psinvite=&subscribeOnSignin=1">subscribe</a> and stay tuned! Be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/prettycheap/boards/">Pinterest</a> as well :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How did you spend your weekend? I hope you have an AMAZING week :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I saw this super cute idea all over <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/prettycheap/boards/">pinterest</a> this year and I instantly knew I had to make them for Halloween!! They are SO incredibly easy to make, I love it! This would make a great project to do with kids :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm planning to stuff them with candy-umm duh it's Halloween!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> First I painted my cans black. You don't have to be terribly particular with this step, since it'll just be covered anyway. It's just for a nice solid base :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">see, <i>TOTALLY </i>not perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then I measured the crepe paper around the can and tore a bunch of strips of it that length</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then I covered the top edge of the can, to cover the brim as shown:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just wrapped the strips of torn crepe paper around, layering them and adding as I liked. Glue the eyes on and add one more layer of crepe paper over the top and....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love this project for SOOOOO many reasons! It's so so so simple but yet so adorably cute. It would make a great <i>crafternoon </i>with kiddos! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It <u>totally</u> doesn't have to be perfect because a) uhh...it's a mummy and b) it's gunna be stuffed with candy so no one will even care if it's perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And lastly, <b><span style="font-size: large;">HI!</span></b> It cost me literally <u>TWO DOLLARS</u>. Yup count 'em TWO buckaroos. $1 for the crepe paper and $1 for the eyes at the dollar store. I made 25 of these little dudes for 200 pennies, <i>and</i> I even have some leftover supplies for next year :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">hate </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">living far from my family, but I'm lucky to live close enough for weekend trips. Between my fiance's family and my own, traveling for work and seeing friends, we are gone quite a bit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This may sound silly but I get a little nervous leaving our house and I like to just make sure everything is taken care of before we head out. I made up this little list to help give me peace of mind while we're away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you can see, I have an upstairs page and downstairs page. This way, I can take one and my fiance can take the other and we are done in half the time! It takes maybe five minutes (if that!) to quickly go through the list before we are ready to hit the road, jack. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I laminated my lists and keep them on a clip board in our living room. We use a dry erase marker (which wipes clean off of laminated pages) to check things off and make any notes. If you don't have a <a href="http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Products/Catalog/~/Scotch-Thermal-Laminator-TL-902A?N=5584754+4335+3294602479&rt=rud">laminator</a>, <a href="http://www.staples.com/Staples-Heavy-Duty-Sheet-Protectors/product_489131">sheet protectors</a> work just as well :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Knowing that everything is taken care of at home helps me relax and enjoy my trip :) Do you have any tips for traveling? I'd love to hear 'em!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well hello there! Long time no see :)</span></div>
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"But you're a renter!" you might exclaim. That's right, I am. That's not paint my friend, it's ELECTRICAL TAPE. About 15 rolls of it to be exact. It's holding up beautifully so far and don't worry Mr. Landlord-it comes off clean with a little heat from my blow dryer. </div>
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It's really one of my favorite projects so far! It's in our living
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And that's it! I love it, I think it makes a great accent wall and I can see it being done so many different ways! Electrical tape comes in many different colors and I think a smaller wall or different pattern would be just so cool. What a fun and temporary way to make your room POP. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lately, I seem to be having the issue of excess...you see when I first moved into an apartment I had...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I put out a call to everyone I knew for furniture. I bought every supercheap piece I could find in every dark corner of every resale shop in town. I asked for furniture for every birthday/Christmas since. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Which leads me to today. I (we) have *deep breath*...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1) new (awsome!) bed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10) not to mention: two TVs with two entertainment centers, treadmill, assorted lamps, and washer/dryer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just writing that out makes me seem like a serious furniture hoarder. I swear my house is not that cluttered (is it????) Where did I get all these things?! What do I do with them now?? Most of them are functioning but I mean really?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The main issue is, I think, is that I am terribly horribly <em>painfully</em> <strong><u>indecisive</u></strong> TO. A. FAULT. It's like I think every decision is final and forever and definitly-no way-certainly will never, ever, ever, (singing!) work out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's no way I could paint a table twice if I don't like the original shade. Or God forbid I <em>move </em>a piece of furniture from room to room if it's not working. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Has anyone else had these issues like me, or am I just out here by myself on indecisivie island? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's post will be all about my cleaning schedule and routine! It's actually more of a reminder for <i>me</i> than anything--I have been totally SLACKING on my cleaning lately! Case in point... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is our cleaning schedule, the most recent draft at least...It has changed several times. But needs change, routines change, it's part of life :) This is probably the fifth or sixth version by now and I am <i>still</i> updating it for our current house!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was just made on Microsoft Excel, printed, and laminated so we can check things off with dry erase markers. Let me know if you want one and I can email it to you!! I can even customize it if you'd like! :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> We hung it up in the kitchen, right over the coffee so we both see it everyday :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> If you don't use it yet...CHECK IT OUT! I just made a special calendar titled "cleaning" and entered in our schedule. This is especially useful for the Monthly or more rare items! Google Calendar is <b>so</b> easy to use-you can just set up reoccurring events and share with anyone! You can also color code items-who doesn't LOVE that?!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh, and by the way...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So even though I've been slacking lately, I promise NO MORE! I feel <b>so</b> much better when my house is clean, don't you? Let me know how you keep up with it all!! Any tips and tricks? I'd love to hear them! :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">**OH and let me know if you want a <b>customized</b> cleaning schedule for your own home!! Just comment below and we'll be in touch :)</span></div>
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NO! STOP! Don't turn your computer upside down! This is a new trick I've discovered to store my lotion! I hate it when the last little drops wont come out, so I usually store it upside down. I recently bought a few pipe straps at Menards for only <b style="text-decoration: underline;">37 cents!</b><u style="font-style: italic;"> </u><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>Can't beat that! </div>
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I just used two thumb tacks I had to secure the strap to my dresser, and it works like a charm! </div>
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The neck of the bottle fits right in!</div>
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Here's what the pipe straps look like... </div>
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They are so cheap, I couldn't resist seeing what else I could use them for! They come in all shapes and sizes-so let's get creative :)</div>
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I also attached one to my vanity (which I really need to paint!!) to hold my brush!</div>
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Again, it fit perfectly! Keeps my brush right at hand and I love it!! Even better that it only cost me <b><u>37 cents!!!</u></b>:)</div>
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You can also use these pipe straps in the kitchen for utensils, the shower for shampoos, under the sink to hold spray bottles-the possibilities are endless! And since they are so cheap-there's no worry! :)</div>
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Let me know how you decide to use them-I'd love to see pictures and hear your stories! :) </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-9549828437193647542012-10-28T14:31:00.000-07:002012-10-28T14:31:22.233-07:00Free Headband Storage<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've been noticing since we moved that I have been wearing the same super-boring hairstyle almost everyday. I tried to switch it up (which is why I started even <a href="http://itsprettycheap.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-sleep-in.html">planning my hairstyles</a> in advance) but I just always resorted to the same down-and-straight go to. </div>
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I started thinking and realized that, even though I do have a lot of hair accessories (headbands, bows, ribbons) they never get used because, HELLO!, they were being stored like this...</div>
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NO WONDER! that is NOT a very good system for organizing my hair stuff!</div>
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I started scouring the interwebs and <a href="http://pinterest.com/prettycheap/">Pinterest</a> for different ideas for headband storage. I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/23331999/hadmade-ribbon-headband-holder?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=headband+storage&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">this one</a> that I really loved...</div>
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...so I made it! It looked cute and I had a great space for it, but in reality, it didn't fit my own personal needs. My headbands were too wide or were getting stuck. It just wasn't <i>perfect</i>. Plus, I had a lot of OTHER hair accessories I wanted to store as well.</div>
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Then I found <a href="http://creativecraftsandframeshop.blogspot.com/2012/04/headband-storagethe-cute-way.html">this one</a>...</div>
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...which I thought was SO clever and loved because it was free! </div>
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It's just an old oatmeal container, covered in pretty paper. </div>
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But as I said, I have a lot of other hair things and when I looked at this I thought, "The inside looks like wasted space...could I use the inside???"</div>
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So I did! I cut my oatmeal container into smaller sections for all my other "do-dads." I still wanted to stack so I cut out cardboard "bottoms"...</div>
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and covered them in scrapbook paper...</div>
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The headbands fit perfectly around the container...</div>
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...and my stuff fits perfectly inside! It's the best of both worlds, I LOVE it!</div>
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How do you store your pretty little things? See ya soon!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mom couponed <a href="http://www.target.com/p/sterilite-black-letter-file-box-11-5-x10-9-x15/-/A-13682075#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_1&term=portable%20file%20boxes">this little guy</a> [it's pink...girl?] from Target a while back. It's $10 but I believe she got it for around $4.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I simply pulled the hanging part out of the ugly folder and slid it in the crease of my new pocket folder. This turned my cute [& cheap] folder into a hanging folder with pockets. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These double pocket hanging folders make sorting paperwork <b><u>much</u></b> easier for me. For example--since we're not married we still have separate insurance. His insurance information goes on the left (he's left handed) and mine goes on the right (I'm right handed). It's one insurance folder but it stays separate AND<b> <u>nothing falls out </u></b> :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every Friday after work I do what I call the <b>"Friday Five" </b>[I'm big into alliteration as you will learn!]. I take all the paperwork from the week, sort it and file it. It literally takes less than five minutes and then I can start my weekend carefree! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So how do you sort your paperwork? Have you gone electronic? It's something we're really thinking about but I'm just too chicken! </span></div>
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Courtney @PrettyCheaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445409801105951155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128509651502952034.post-3796662020524935872012-10-23T18:24:00.000-07:002012-10-23T18:39:55.322-07:00How to: Sleep In!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well hello! Happy Tuesday everyone! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since we're still just getting to know each other, let me tell you a little bit about myself...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I don't know about you, but I like to sleep. I like to sleep in, I like to take naps, I like to just lay in bed cuddly all day long dozing in and out with a cup of tea and candles burning [ok now I'm getting sleepy!]. HOWEVER, dear readers, do you think I ever get to actually DO those things? NO WAY!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last time I told you that my fiance and I have very different schedules...the only way I can see him is if I stay up late, which makes for a groggy morning for me. Since we have been living this way for quite a while, I've come up with tricks so I can savor every second of precious sleep in the morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>1) I plan and lay out my outfits for the week on Sunday night. Including accessories, hair style, makeup and shoes.</strong></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">It's meant to be a "to-do" list, but I use it to plan my outfits for each day. I could have easily made a table like this myself but this one was the exact colors I wanted for my closet and it was only $1! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">As you can see, I keep track of three things using this board:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>a) Any big work events for that day. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Maybe I have an important presentation I need to dress up extra nice for, or maybe I will be seeing a young patient and can't wear dangly earrings. This is a quick reference of those things so I can plan accordingly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>b) Weather.</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I live in the midwest and here, the weather is SO unpredictable. Hot one day, snowy the next, rain in the am, sunny by noon. It's can get frustrating! I can't tell you how many times I have worn a sweater when it's 80° because I just didn't know. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Every Sunday night I look up the 5 day forecast and record what the predicted weather will be so I can dress appropriately and never get caught in a storm without my rainboots!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>c) My outift.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">[DUH!] I write down every detail of my outfit-shoes, pants, top[s], jewelry, makeup and hairstyle. [More about my hair style planning later!!] </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The night before, I simply pull out the outfit and hang it on the back of my closet door to be worn the next day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I love you oh so much, here you go! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Print this litle guy out and organize your week! Click <a href="http://s1279.beta.photobucket.com/user/itsPrettyCheap/media/weeklyplanner_zps5d203841.jpg.html">HERE</a> to get it full sized :) Laminate it OR slip it into a plastic sleeve protector to make is re-usable!! </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">2) TIMERS!</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am one of those people that uses their cell phone as an alarm. But I don't just have an alarm set to get me out of bed, I have alarms set to keep me on schedule in the morning!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I designate a set time that each action of my morning needs to be finished by and have an alarm set to remind me "YOU SHOULD BE DONE WITH YOUR MAKEUP BY NOW!" This has really helped me prevent dawdling or getting distracted in the morning. I know that sometimes things come up, but this is an excellent guideline for me personally. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>3) Keys, phone, wallet? CHECK!</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Another thing that really helps me is our mini drop station right by the front door. It's just an old wooden mirror with hooks my sister had from college. Fresh coat of paint and it really makes a statement right by our front door for $0!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This is where we keep our keys, wallets, and anything else we might need for the day. It's always all in one place so when I'm heading out, I can just grab and go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>4) I plan all my meals and snacks for the week and prepare the night before...</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Not only does this help with my grocery shopping, it helps me get out the door super speedy in the a.m. Each night, I simply look at my list and prepare the meal and snack I've planned. I usually keep lunches really simple, so it doesn't take too much of my evening to prepare.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I pack the night before and have a special spot in the fridge to keep my lunch box so in the morning I can just </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">[say it with me...]</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> grab it and go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>5) ...including breakfast.</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Every Sunday I prepare 5 days worth of breakfasts, containerize them and store them in my fridge. I could do this the night before, like my lunch, but since I eat the same thing for breakfast everyday, it's easiest for me to do it all at once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>6) COFFEE! COFFEE! COFFEE!</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We even splurged [splurge meaning it was like $15] on a coffee maker [similar <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Decker-12-Cup-Programmable-Coffeemaker/9219239?findingMethod=rr">here</a>] with a timer so I can prepare and set it the night before, and wake up to freshly made coffee! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">[I'm still working on my coffee station...stay tuned!]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Some other tips:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>I have a "go to" outfit, in case of emergencies!</strong> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">What if the shirt I'm planning to wear suddenly has a hole in it? Or the skirt I was counting on is suddenly too big [I WISH!] I keep a <strong>full</strong> outfit, that I <strong>know</strong> works for me, tucked away in the back of my closet for instances just like this. I also change it every season.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">[If possible] <strong>Keep some snacks at work.</strong> Some days, my stomach is bigger than my eyes and about 2 hours after lunch, my tummy's a'rumblin. To spare the expense [and hassle] of going to buy something, I keep some granola bars, crackers, and almonds on hand in my desk drawer. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Plan your kitchen accordingly.</strong> Have all breakfast foods in the most convenient location and a coffee station is great! I'm working on mine right now!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Master your makeup.</strong> Know what looks best and don't try any funny business when you're in a hurry! Purple eyeshadow with bright green liner-save that experiment for another time ladies!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Plan, Plan, Plan, Plan, Plan!</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, there you have it! Sure I might lose some of Sunday to planning out my week, but it doesn't take much time and I'd <em>much</em> rather sleep in! How about you? Any morning people out there? Have any tricks you can share?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">xo,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">courtney</span></div>
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