Gift for Mom | Waxing Poetic Jewelery

You would think shopping for your own Mom would be a simple task but it surely isn't. It seems the people you know the best are sometimes the most difficult to shop for. My Mom is a simple lady who enjoys reading, being outside, and cooking/baking. She just had a birthday and I got her cooking and baking things for that and she has an iPad where she reads books. Since it's Winter there isn't many options of outdoor activities, at least not where we live. So what to do?

I happened to be browsing online, shopping for myself of course, when I discovered the gift. My Mom doesn't like when we spend a lot of money on her but I know she secretively likes when we get her jewelry. So I thought these would be perfect! Since she isn't much of a flashy or show offy type of person I thought these waxing poetic rings would be just enough. I just don't know which to choose. Do I go the simple route or add a simple but cute design? Oh the decisions. What are you all getting for your Mom?
                

DIY Christmas Gift Tags & Wrapping Paper

I went to Walgreens the other night to buy wrapping paper and it was ridiculously expensive, and not even that cute! Of course I found some more cute ideas on Pinterest, this time DIY Christmas gift card tags and wrapping paper. Instead of buying paper that isn't personable or unique, I will be creating my own. Some people, like myself, really appreciates things like this. I didn't have to buy much for these projects, I just used things I had laying around home or old scraps from past crafts.

I mimicked this idea but instead of buying blank gift tags and decorating them I cut my own. I used paper bags and cut a gift tag shape. They aren't perfect but that's what gives them character. Next, I attached buttons into a tree shape, I didn't match them and instead just randomly placed them on the tag. I then hot glued the button on, let dry and that's it! Literally so simple and way cuter than buying them int the store. You can tape them right onto your gift package or punch a hole and attach a cute ribbon.
                      

Making your own wrapping paper sounds intimidating but it can be really simple. If you are new to the DIY wrapping paper world it's smart to start of nice and simple. Use materials that you wouldn't normally think of, like cutting up a paper grocery bag. Stamp with paint dots, add glitter or cut out snowflakes and attach. I always use the paper bag approach and attach felt flowers or fabric flowers for a rustic and cute DIY look!

hidden photographer proposal w/ unique engagement ring

A girl I know from high school just recently got engaged. Her boyfriend, fiance now, planned a photographer to capture the moment. Of course all of her classmates, including myself, were/are super jealous! He seems like a modern day prince having this engagement planned the way he did.

The engagement took place while the couple was strolling around Minneapolis on a Sunday afternoon. Molly, the bride to be, had no idea Jack had this whole extravaganza planned. While walking across a bridge Jack stopped, got down on one knee, and confessed his love to Molly. There were tears, laughter and kisses as she barely snorted out, "yes!"

Molly couldn't believe her eyes as she checked out her diamond ring. Jack had chosen such unique enagement ring Molly couldn't believe it! Although I wasn't there to capture the moment first hand, Molly told us girls all about it. I'm very impressed that Jack had a photographer present and had gotten away with the surprise of a lifetime. They are a very happy couple and deserve all the happiness in the world!

a hair product that could change you life

I'm not the type to jump into a shower in the morning. Many take showers in the morning to wake themselves up but I find taking a shower to do just the opposite. I shower at night because it helps calm me down and I can go to bed feeling clean. I love to wind down my night with either a lavender bath or a hot shower and afterwards apply lavender essential oils.

This nightly routine has worked out incredibly well except the fact that my hair is always a mess. I have really course hair so if I go to bed with wet hair I wake up looking like Elvis Presley and there is no way of fixing it besides a headband or hat. I do blow-dry and straighten my hair some nights but that's to much work to do everyday! Not that it has bothered me much but sometimes I wish I could easily be able to fall asleep with damp hair and wake up with somewhat manageable hair. 

Then, I found this brush! I never knew something like this existed but boy am I glad I found it. This is from goody.com. It is a microfiber QuickStyle paddle brush. It is made with super absorbent microfiber materials to help dry your hair incredibly fast while giving a natural style. I literally can't wait to try this out! 

christmas bulb garland, candle holders and cookie baking | hello holidays!

Holiday decorating, cookie making and present wrapping is here! Finally. I get really into the Christmas mood every year. I plead guilty to listening to Christmas music for months on end and decorating my apartment way to early.

This year I put up my tree in mid November (which is early) and I am still adding last minute touches to it. Along with my Christmas tree I have put up bulb garlands, Christmas colored candle holders, and hung stockings. My apartment is so small that I don't have much space to work with so I had to narrow my decorations down to my favorites. My boyfriend on the other hand is not a fan of all the holiday clutter. It puts me in the holiday mindset but he thinks it is to much clutter. But he will have to deal with it :) Christmas is my fav.

boots, boots, Sorell boots

Do you have all your Winter wear basics? Tomorrow marks the first day of December, aka it's officially winter. Although we haven't gotten any snow where I live, it is getting chilly out. However, I'm not one to complain about the lack of snow. I do love snow but I don't love having to deal with the roads, traffic and going out in the cold.

But, one great thing about snow, or Winter for that matter, is the excuse to wear cute boots like these. These Sorel boots are perfect for frolicking around in the snow or just for cute. Yes they are practical and heavy duty but also super adorable. If you have to go out in the Winter wonderland why not go in style?

Read About Tungsten Carbide And You'll Be Sold

My husband and I have been married for ten years now, and we wanted to renew our vows very soon. Doing this we definitely wanted to get new wedding rings. I started looking around for the perfect rings because our first ones didn't seem to do as well as well we thought they would. We were young and didn't have as much money as we would have liked. This time we wanted to get wedding rings that would last a life time while staying beautiful. I am not really familiar with wedding jewelry or just jewelry for that matter, so I needed to do some research and get some reviews. We picked what we wanted and by far after reading about tungsten carbide we have definitely made our decision on that. They are permanently polished and lasts a life time. It is such a precious metal and needs little to no maintenance which is just what we want. I cannot wait to renew our vows and relive one of the best days of our lives and make so many more memories.