DIY Sugar Scrub

So, last Saturday I was really struggling with just that "Ew I feel gross" feeling. I don't know if it was the stress from the week prior that did it, but my skin was a mess and I was in dire need of a relaxing/skin soothing remedy. Obviously, I took to Pinterest and found a sugar scrub that I thought would be simple enough to try on this site.

I. loved. it. 

My skin felt so smooth after washing my face with it, and it smelled good too! Win-win situation, right? Right. I highly recommend this recipe. It honestly felt like I had bought a scrub from Lush. The scrub I bought last summer in London clearly ran out within two months and I haven't made it to a store since.. and yes, believe it or not, that time in London was my only time in the store. #smalltownproblems

Eat, Sleep, Be, Repeat

Alright friends. If I'm being completely honest with you, I sat down to write a different post at 12:30 last night and realized that I. just. could. not. The past four nights I've been up until 3am doing work and it's killing me. I'm exhausted. So exhausted in fact that Wednesday night after work when I went to my friend's house, I nearly passed out on her couch. Work ended at 9pm mind you, after starting at 10am. Hooray for long, summer days!

I really can't complain because my jobs are awesome and I'm incredibly lucky to have them, but you guys, I need a break today. I'm currently in MA (at the beach as we speak), and I want to enjoy every minute of the remaining five or so hours I have of this mini-break without being stressed or exhausted. It makes me act like a b**** to people I care about and easily irritated (which is saying something because it doesn't take much to irritate me in the first place.) Anyway, it's finally Friday and I seriously, seriously, challenge you to really take care of yourself this weekend. We all need a little TLC from time to time.

Independence Day

I'm out and about having fun with friends and family today, and I hope you've been enjoying your holiday as much as I have! Take a moment today to remember those who have served our country, are serving our country, and have given up their lives for our country. God bless America!

xoxo

America, America

The 4th of July is tomorrow! It's kind of crazy to believe it's already July already, but I'm not complaining. I love the 4th of July, mostly just because of the fireworks and the fact that I get to spend the day hanging out with friends! The fireworks in my town are crazy; they put on the show right on the waterfront every 3rd of July. I've never known why they do it on the 3rd rather than the 4th but I suspect it's because all the towns in my state are relatively close together, and many have their own shows that they do on the fourth. But who knows?

Dressing for the fourth is always such fun! The red, white, and blue color scheme never gets old. Truth be told, I love it year round (who doesn't?), but wearing it in the middle of the winter seems a little extreme. Also, it makes it so much more fun when you get to wear it for special occasions like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and of course, the Fourth of July!

 photo from cryskay

Sundays In Bed

Sorry for the little hiatus! The past week has been all sorts of overwhelming for one reason or another and the blog took a hit for it. Remember how when you were a kid summer meant freedom and playing outside all day and fun? Well now it means work, work, and more work. Got to make the money for when I move into my apartment (in just about a week now!!).

I've been slowly making my way through The Fault in Our Stars during my downtime, and last night when I was struggling with insomnia, I was up reading until 3pm. The book just turned extremely sad so take a moment today to be thankful for your health and happiness!

Weekly Wonders

Wow. What a week! On Monday, I wasn't sure how I was going to make it through. I was stressed about anything and everything, and classes hadn't even really started yet! Today, however, I would just like to point out that I kicked this week's behind. And it feels so good. I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to, so exciting :)

I actually like my classes. A few of them I borderline love already. My long three hour class on Thursdays? My hilarious professor made it so much easier to sit through. Those professors you know you're just going to like? I have a few this semester, thank goodness.

Needless to say, it's been one heck of a week. I was presented an opportunity I'm so excited about, and life is just pretty great right now.

Now, a few of my favorite things...

Favorite Hint of Summer

(via Because I'm Addicted)

Greatest Inspiration

(via Half Asleep Studio)

Cozy Up in Lilly

(via Garnet Hill)

Caffeinated Craze

(via The Pretty Blog)

Favorite Throwback

(via The Nifty Fifties)

Good as Gold

(via Lauren Conrad)

Laughable Truth

(via Pinterest)

Happiness Day to Day

(via Pinterest)

Have a fantastic weekend! And check in for two posts this Saturday and Sunday that I'm very excited about! As always, make good choices and stay classy (but always sassy). Gosh that was corny.

xoxo