Give Thanks

Today is the day we give thanks for a year of good fortune & good health. We get so wrapped up in our daily routine and when you add holiday errands into the mix... the holiday season is over before you know it. Let us all take the time to relax and reflect on how blessed we are. We have a tendency to day dream & busy ourselves with the hopes of bigger paychecks, more time, a healthier lifestyle, etc. Whatever your personal situation may be, we are blessed. Today, let us give thanks for the amazing people and the amazing life we have.

   I am thankful for:      

My husband & my son

My parents & everything they do for us 

My new family, the Stewarts & their amazing love.  

My friends, even though we don't see each other very often, I appreciate the little time we do 

Our good health

My Arbonne Biz

Our New Zealand & Australia trip in December

Our beautiful home (still a work in progress) but I love every minute of it

This new blogging adventure

I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving. And don't forget to say your prayers before dinner & let the big guy upstairs know what you are thankful for. 

Love, 

A    

Black Friday tips n' tricks

Do you like to get up with all the crazed deal snatchers at 4am on black friday? It doesn't matter if you love it (like me) or loath it. Regardless of your feelings towards black friday, everyone loves a deal. If you follow my simple rules for a safe, sane and simple black Friday your day can be a smashing success. 

RULE 1: 

...BUT first Coffee...... & some more coffee. 

RULE 2:

Make your list & stick to it.

RULE 3: 

Go "pre-shopping" 2/3 days before. I like to go and pick out exactly what I need or want. If it is a small business, they will probably let you hold your items until black Friday, because they will need the business. JUST ASK. If you are headed to a big box store, just shop around and see where everything is located and try things on BEFORE all hell breaks loose. 

RULE 4:  

Bring a friend who loves to shop. Don't bring a Debbie downer. Bring your bestie and make an event out of it. Trust me, whether you are getting up at the butt crack of dawn or going out mid day you are sure to see some unforgettable shenanigans.  

RULE 5: 

Be kind & pass it on.  Over the years, I have noticed that everyone seems to be angry. WHY? We are saving our hard earned cash! You would think that would turn even the Grinch's frown upside down. So why not be that ray of sunshine that everyone seems to be missing? People forget how to be people on black Friday. All manners and common courtesy seem to be thrown out of the window.  Some women turn into barbarians over a 1/2 price silk blouse, if you ask me, they wouldn't look good in silk. So watch for those elbows and dirty looks. All jokes aside, when I smile, use please and thank you and say excuse me... heads turn and people play follow the leader. Start a happy train and see how many people smile back at you.    

Are Leggings pants???

   The question of the century:   

   Are leggings pants?   

This is probably the most asked fashion related question of the decade. We have the pro legging clan v the anti legging league. We have all had a questionable legging outfit at some point or another & the question probably had something to do with the toe of a camel or the lack of opacity. If you have to question your legging choice you are most likely picking the wrong pair. Some "leggings" are meant to be just that, a tight you wear under an outfit/dress/long tunic. Leggings, as pants, should be opaque (even in a seated position), thick & preferably matte. Matte fabrics are the most flattering anyhow. Use these tips to make sure you aren't the  'butt" of someones joke the next time you step out in your favorite pair of leggings. 

Fit Tips: 

1) Thick opaque leggings

2) Good fit; tight around the ankle and just enough give in the waist so you don't look like a busted can of biscuits. Tip** you should be able to slip 2 fingers underneath the hem 

3) Quality, don't cheap out on a pair of leggings. Look for quality fabrics that wont fade, pill or stretch.

4) As the Kardashian's say CTC. "Cover that camel". Make sure if you have any hint of a Middle Eastern desert animal creepin down below, that you cover him. That is never flattering. 

           

***All of these pics were taken from pinterest. None of these are photos I have taken. ***

  NASTY GAL COMES TO LA  

OMG... Does anyone else love Nastygal.com like I do? Well our dream has finally come true! Their 1st store opens on November 21st. It will be at 8115 Melrose Dr. in LA! If you take a selfie in front of the store use #nastygalmelrose and you could win a gift card! When the shop opens I have already planned a date with my girls for a fun LA shopping trip. If you have never shopped with them, go check it out. And NO... its not sexy lingerie, it is an ultra hip clothing shop similar (but different) from Urban Outfitters. They have unique quality pieces that are sure to turn some heads.

  Nastygal.com