Love and Hugs: December 2015

Thursday 31 December 2015

Happy New Year!!

So, it's New Year's Eve!!

As promised, I am going to share my resolutions for this year. In the spirit of Gretchen Rubin's "Happiness Project", I am going to break down my 12 resolutions by each month:

January - Eat better

February - Be Kinder

March - Give more

April - Read more

May - Try new things

June - Declutter

July - Spend less

August - Simplify

September - Save More

October - Play more

November - Love myself more

December - Clear my Debt!!!

I will go into the goals/actions I will take to make these resolutions come to fruition in the months to come.

Think about what you would like to do to make your life happier!!

Love & Hugs!!

Tuesday 29 December 2015

Resolutions...yay or nay?

In the middle of reading "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin and it has me thinking about resolutions...why do we make and subsequently break them?

Usually it's either because they are too general (not specific enough) and most often, unrealistic!! They are set up for failure!!

There are many theories about setting goals that are relevant to setting resolutions...one just has to google "goal setting" and be overwhelmed with all of the theories and methods out there. My advice? 1. BE REALISTIC!! You are not going to lose 30 lbs in one week/month and have it stay off!! And 2. Break it down into smaller goals that are specific and can be done within your schedule, however busy it may be.

I will post my resolutions on NYE then break each one down by month and "bites" that I can handle at a time!!

Would love to hear about your resolutions and would love to encourage you along the way!!

Love & Hugs!!

Thursday 24 December 2015

Merry Christmas!!

Love & Hugs!!

Wednesday 23 December 2015

Blast from the past: Lauren Conrad

http://laurenconrad.com/blog/2013/09/backstage-beauty-the-prettiest-makeup-of-spring-2014/#

Pretty makeup from Spring of 2014!!! I think it looks just as nice today!!!

Love & Hugs and Merry Christmas!!!

Friday 18 December 2015

From My Closet: Post #1

Scarf: Dollarama

Blazer: Ricki's

T-shirt: Old Navy

Skirt: Cleo

Shoes: Payless

I'm a working girl now, have to look good!!

Love & Hugs

Thursday 17 December 2015

Changes are coming...

Hello Lovies!!

I am happy to report that I have a brand new corporate job with Canadian Western Bank!!

However, with that comes changes to the blog...nothing major...but I will be posting more randomly and a little less often than everyday...now it will be whenever there is something fun/interesting to share with y'all. I will still post thrifty tips and makeup reviews, etc. But just not on scheduled days as I had before.

I think it will make life more interesting for all!! A new surprise now and again!!!

Today I found a pretty and fun project(s) to try...

http://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/888671/41173538/5041011_/feeds.feedblitz.com/~/118204557/0/thepleasuresofhomemaking

I look forward to trying this myself, just maybe with smaller cones.

Happy Thursday!!

Love & Hugs!!

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Tunesday

http://youtu.be/7OZ5MoUXKgc

One of my ultimate favourite Christmas carols sung by one of Canada's best singers/performers, Celine Dion!! One of my absolute favourite singers for sure!!

Enjoy...

Love & Hugs!!

Monday 14 December 2015

Walking in a Winter Wonderland!!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland!! by njstyle featuring slim jeans

Fuzzy sweater
34 CAD - yoins.com

Lands End blue vest
34 CAD - landsend.com

Slim jeans
25 CAD - shein.com

Qupid wedge ankle boots
48 CAD - zulily.com

Grey handbag
24 CAD - shein.com

Stud earrings
52 CAD - buckleylondon.com

Collar necklace
27 CAD - burlingtoncoatfactory.com

Dorothy Perkins silver earrings
12 CAD - dorothyperkins.com

Portolano glove
31 CAD - lastcall.com

Nine West flower hat
49 CAD - belk.com

Burke Decor fringe scarve
22 CAD - burkedecor.com

Zero Gravity tech accessory
33 CAD - lordandtaylor.com

Merry Monday!!

Started my new job today!! Getting oriented to the office/systems this week.

Never stop growing, learning, and asking why/why not?!!!!

Love & Hugs!!

Sunday 13 December 2015

Soul-full Sunday

When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

—Deuteronomy 24:19

(Photo and verse courtesy of verseoftheday.com)

Do not take more than you need. Leave some for others...share your wealth with others and God will bless you with plenty!!

Love & Hugs!!

Saturday 12 December 2015

Self-love Saturday

How is your self love today? In order tone able to give love to others, you have to have love to give...that starts with self love...you are beautiful, you are unique, you are worthy, you are more than enough!!!

Love & Hugs!!!!!!