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Hey Y'All

So it's that time of year again! No...not christmas...its time to get my hair did. As I have probably mentionned on here a zillion times getting my hair done is like soooooooooooooooooo stressful for me. Pretty much Hive producing (ok I'm exaggerating a little but it feels like it) I make up my mind and then I get in that chair and its like my mind goes blank and I just let everyone take over. I get so worried about how its going to turn out and what its going to look like. In my perfect world I would go to the hairdresser's and they would dye my hair every option ive been thinking of so I can see and then let choose. (if only) Sunday is D day or shall I saw hair day so I thought I'd bring to you my lovely and wonderful readers the choices that are going through my chaotic head right now and see what you think...part of me wants to go lighter and part wants to go darker. As you'll see my head is all over the place haha










Let me know what you think....or if you have any ideas of your own!!!

A quick hello

Hi everyone,

How are you? Whats new? Sorry for my lack of posting I've been feeling super sick and today is my first day back on the computer in a few days! HOLY COW, I KNOW!! I promise I'll be back to regular posting soon!!!

Hope Y'all are doing well

Shout out to Miss Sam for sending me a cute little note! Made me feel special:) Thanks girl you are fab!!! Check her out people...she's the bomb!!

xoxo

Day 7 of the christmas challenge

Today's topic is favorite DIY Holiday craft

I'm going to be honest I'm as good at crafting as I am an cooking. And if you know me you know that turning on the stove is an adventure for me. (for those of you think I am exaggerating I am not) haha. I do however dream of being as crafty and domestic as one Miss Martha Stewart. (Stop laughing it could happen) It will happen and when it does you can call Stewart ...Aly Stewart:))))

Ok I'll stopping trying to crack a joke and show you my favorite holiday DIY project...Drumroll Please


A pre baked ginger bread house!!! All you have to do is assemble and decorate!! Ok I say easy but I have screwed it up before...I told you I was crafty HAR HAR

I've always loved doing this!! My Gege was the only who ever had the patience to make em with me. My Dad didn't like cause it messy (he still doesn't) but hey its all about making memories right.

So now you know my fave project haha! If you'd like to see REAL DIY projects go to Annie's blog to see her awesome wreath and Aly's blog to see her amazing decorating project

Tomorrow I'll catchin up on outfits for the 30 for 30 so come back!!! (pretty please)

Playing Catch up on the 12 days of christmas challenge

Love What a hat can do on a messy hair day!! Don't you?

Went shopping for an hour today and let me just ask you is 20 the new 80? Cause let me tell you this little is Pooped with a capital P. I think christmas shopping is gonna be done online this year. A click of my heels (ok a mouse) and there is a gift in my mailbox. Hello perfection.


One: Christmas Holiday Traditions

Growing up an only child christmas totally revolved around me (I know I am lucky) My grandparents (Nana and Poppy & Gege) would come christmas eve and we would play lots of christmas music a la bing crosby and my grandfather who tried and sing like he was Bing himself. I loved it! I would leave out cookies for Santa and we would watch The Santa Clause. I would try and go to bed extra earlier because I thought the sooner I got to bed the faster the big would arrive.

I would wake up between 3 and 5 in the morning (the fam was really happy about this...not) we would all open our gifts and then everyone would go back to bed for a cat nap. Then everyone would wake up and have a nice breakfast and then we would just hang out and check out our gifts while my mom made dinner.

Things have kind of changed in the last few years. My grandparents have all passed away so now we got to me great aunt and uncles for christmas dinner (Uncle A is 94 so this is probably the last xmas with him) and on christmas eve my godmother comes to our house and sleeps over. Last year was strange and fast because I had just gotten out of the hospital the week before and it was the first year with just me and parents. We didn't really have time to go out and get many gifts because I wasn't well. So hopefully this year will be a bit more special!

I kind of can't wait to see what the future and to start even more traditions. I am HUGE on the holidays so who knows what could happen. I can't wait to go crazy decorating my own place, hopefully do some charity work and I can't wait to learn to cook and make a big meal for the ones I love and anyone else who wants to come:)))

Two: Black Friday/ General shopping tricks and tips

We don't have black friday but my goodness do I wish we did

MY NUMBER 1 TIP IS......BE NICE TO YOUR FELLOW SHOPPERS!!!! I know I know we all want a good deal but that does not mean we need to jeopardize our ability to be kind to one another. I cannot even begin to tell you how many dirty looks I get during this busy season. People DO NOT want a disabled person moving slowly in front of them or blocking up the aisle while picking up something. So show a little love

I've found that alot of stores put there new arrival items on sale after 2 weeks give or take. So if there is something your not quite sure of or think is too expensive keep your eye on it and have a little patience. It will go on sale.

If you find an item in a store that you really like but its a bit too pricey..find out the style name of it and search for it online before you buy. You can usually find a coupon code that you couldn't get in the store.

BE Aware of the return policy! I don't about any of you but I hate trying things on in a store. So I usually like to bring in home to try it on. Some stores don't allow money back they just allow exchanges or store credit. If its not a store you usually shop in and its a one off purchase..you don't wanna get stuck with a store credit for a store you don't like

Befriend the manager. This may sound weird but I befriended the manager in a store I like sheerly by accident and it ended up being a bonus. She knew I didn't like going into changing rooms so she would bend the rules and let me bring it home to try it on and I would be able to get my money back. She'd tell me about the quality of some of the clothes and be like my own little shopper in the store

Eat before going to the mall. It will save you money

Wear an outfit that is easy to get on and off is you plan on trying things on. Wear shoes that you can get off quickly if you see a pair you die for. It just makes sense


Three: Most meaningful/Best gift you've received

you know what to tell you the truth I have pretty much loved and felt so grateful for everything I've been given. Ok maybe there was one time I wasn't so happy. When I met this guy who was the son of a coach at my high school and the next day his dad brought me an autographed photo of him snowboarding. I had to be polite and say thanks but when he left I died laughing and tossed it in the trash.

sorry i got a little sidetracked...

The one gift that did mean alot was when my Gege died (he was not my "real" grandfather he was my grandma's boyfriend for 20yrs before she died. didnt know my moms dad til i was older) He died very young and unexpectedly .
brothers and sister told me that he told them he wanted anything he had to go to me. You see he lived in his parents so when he passed his siblings sold the house and split the money between the 5 of them and his share went to me. I couldn't care less about the money its the mere fact that he wanted it to go to me. I loved him more than life and it was just so special. He really didn't have a lot and my mom said that when he found out he could leave something to me he was so happy and proud. he thought his share would just be split umongst his siblings but they said no you can give it to whoever you want.

Runner up; An emerald ring (my birthstone) my nana and poppy gave me when I was eight to signify me becoming a lady.

Four: Tips and Tricks to a budget friendly holiday season

1. Stock up on Christmas cards and wrapping paper AFTER christmas. Its the perfect time to get ready for the following year because they go on sale majorly.

2. If there are things that you want or need that you didn't get for xmas go looking a couple days after christmas. Stores need to get rid of there stock for the new season and there is almost always big sales.

3, Hold on to receipts! you never know when you'll need to return something!

4. Set a budget.

5. Bake goods make people just as happy. Ask Martha Stewart.

Five: Favorite Movies and Holiday Specials

I am probably am a big dork but I love watching Eloise at the Plaza Christmas something or other. She is too cute and everything is PINK. Love it


I also really love

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas


A christmas Carol


The Santa Clause
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ELF



Winnie the Pooh and Christmas too


Day 6: WishList

I am so excited for this because I have no idea what I want so to see everyone else's might give me some ideas.

I would mind getting this baby...



Some fashion books and clothes

Side note: I've had my eye on a wii and a kindle but I don't know if I would use it as much as I think

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

My Mom looking at my outfit "I am really your doing this 30 for 30 thing whatever it is. Cause seriously I thinking you were losing it a bit. Pjamas EVERYDAY or sweatpants on a really good day in public. I mean C'mon you can run into people you know?" LOL Thanks Mom...I think!

Today's outfit was brought to you by the like of Mrs. Sydney P. from The Daybook. If you haven't checked out her blog yet you must because she is really FAB-U-LOUS. She's got great style, is cute as a button and just a ton of fun. I think I am borderlining stalker territory...I don't know how many times I check her site all I know is the number is probably to high.

In one of her out posts awhile ago she belted her scarf and I thought it was totally cute so today when I was getting this is what happened and I think it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself! Thanks Syd!

Totally Random but ...

1. My day started off so good thanks to Star 92.9 FM Burlington for begining to play christmas music! I woke up to "It's beginning to look a lot like christmas" and it made me all warm and fuzzy

2. Did anyone what Glee? Omg I was BAWLING like a baby! (hold me!) Such a good episode. Loved when Finn sang to Kurt. It was so nice because I think it really showed people that it doesn't matter whether someone is gay or straight, black or white, human or alien we can all be friends and love on another.

3. Dancing With The Stars Finale. Omg I'm not gonna lie I thought it was a little too long lol. I guess Jennifer deserved to win but I really didn't like her. She just seemed like a pain in the butt! I really wanted Kyle to one because I'm not gonna lie I have a bit of crush on his cutie putie self haha. Christina Aguilera was fab I can't wait to see Burlesque. And last but CERTAINLY NOT LEAST I wish The Situation would put his situation away. Seriously why is this guy on TV?!?

peace out

I didn't steal your boyfriend...just his jeans!

Holy! I wish I could celebrate American Thanksgiving too. Any excuse for a celebration that includes lots of food!

I am a jeans girl. I love em! I think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Growing up I couldn't really wear jeans because I couldn't do the buttons up on them. I have a weak bladder and I didn't get meds for it til I was fifteen so I needed something with easy access if you know what I mean and my hand coordination was not all that good. It was almost impossible to find a pair that didn't have button but also didn't look like a belonged in a retirement community. When I did find that pair I held on to em for dear life and wore them at least 3 days of the 5 day school. I was stuck most wearing sporty clothes which was and is quite ironic because I hate sports and do not have an athletic bone in my body. I'd look around at other girls around me and think "Damn you and your nice jeans" And then one day I don't know what happened but I suddenly was able to do them up. Hurray! *Its ok you can hold the applause* And I've never look back since.

As you can see from my recent outfits I am totally love the boyfriend jean right now. I just think their is something so sexy to them. To me they are like the equivalent of wearing your guys shirt and nothing else. Also they are super duper comfy. I feel very Rachel Bilson when I wear em but don't get me wrong my Skinnies will always be numero uno in this girls heart.

I have one problem when it comes to my jeans....I have yet to find the perfect pair that makes me feel good, fits and makes the boys go WOAH! I feel like I've always got plumber joe crack going on in the back or a love little muffin top in front. (who's with me?) size 1 is almost always too small and 3 is almost always too big. I find 2 so hard to find and even when I do they are not always the perfect. I am still searching and praying for the day I find that magic pair and when I do I will buy multiples!!!

Anyone else share the butt crack or muffin top problem? Who makes you perfect pair? ps. excuse the blurryness of the 2nd pic my Dad dropped my camera and now its a little on the fritz.

Where the heck have I been?

Hey guys! The most horrible blogger ever here. I thought I would let you know why I've totally fallen behind on the 30 for 30 challenge...I've got really bad cold (thanks Daddy what a nice gift) and have been out of bed in a few. I promise to back on monday in full swing and totally caught up? I have got all my outfits planned for the next week! I think sometime you just need a week where you live in your pjamas don't you think? To tide you over till monday I've posted my outfit from monday before it all went down hill

what do you guys have planned for the weekend? thanks for sticking with me! heart you all