DIY ~ Oversized Double Pearl Necklace

Hi lovelies! Clearly I am on a DIY necklace kick lately; I think sometimes the best ideas come out of random craft shopping trips and having inspiration strike.  And sometimes unconventional materials make the best supplies, too!

I am loving this oversized double pearl necklace I made, I've found myself wearing it so much more often than I thought I would.  This is a super easy DIY that any skill level DIYer can easily make!  Hooray!  {Click to keep reading...}

DIY ~ Boho Spike Necklace

Hi lovelies!  With warmer months upon us, I'm all about easy, breezy jewelry that I can easily dress up a plain tee or tank with.  This fun statement necklace is so easy to make and is the perfect piece to throw on with practically everything.  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY Macaron Art ~ Using Scrapbook Stickers!

Hi lovelies!  I love using random objects in an unconventional way, and when I found these adorable macaron stickers at Michaels, I knew they'd make some adorable art!  So when the glass from this picture frame broke :( I decided to give it a new life.  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY ~ Woven Bangle Bracelets

Hi lovelies!  Today's DIY is such an easy, fun way to reuse those plain bangle bracelets you have.  Plus, it's not a permanent change and you can easily undo it should you tire of them!  I was able to make these using items I had on hand; get creative with what you have!  {How-to after the break!}

DIY ~ Geometric Mountain Doormat

Hi lovelies!  I'm back with an awesome new DIY for you today.  I saw this doormat and knew I could easily recreate it for a fraction of the price.  So I did!  You wouldn't believe how easy it is and it really doesn't take much time at all.  {How-to after the jump!}

The Must-Have Gift for the Minecraft Obsessed - Gameband!

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You guys, if you have a kiddo in your life that's obsessed with Minecraft, this post is for you.  What if I told you that there was a way your Minecraft-obsessed kiddo could take their Minecraft worlds and play them on any computer?  Enter Gameband.

Let me back up for a sec, so you can realize how monumental this is.  As you know, I have two kids, my 9 year old son and my 13 year old daughter.  They both loooove playing Minecraft, and seriously have so many different worlds due to having different devices.  You see, I share custody with their dad, so half of the time they're at my house playing on my computer, and the other half of the time they're at their dad's house playing on his computer.  They'd get so frustrated having all these different worlds they wanted to play but of course, would be at the opposite house.

Gameband is a wearable, well, game band that the kids can plug into the computer's USB port and access their Minecraft worlds on ANY computer!  The Gameband is strong, durable, and customizable!  The digital display works as a watch, but you can customize graphics and add your own images and animations!

Here's an even more awesome part.  If you lose your Gameband, simply contact Now Computing and you can order a replacement band with all your data intact.  How?  Simple.  Gameband not only saves your worlds but also backs them up to their secure, cloud based servers.  Please note that Gameband belongs to Now Computing and is affiliated with Minecraft. (If anyone has any feedback regarding Gameband they should reach out to Now Computing).

If you're thinking about getting this for that special kiddo, I'd advise you to go out and get it now as these are flying off the shelves.  It's touted as one of the hottest gifts this holiday season, and it's easy to see why!

I found our Gameband at Target, near the video games, but in the mobile gaming section.

Do you have a Minecraft lover?  This is truly the best gift you could give them, holiday time or year round!

xo

Lia

My Morning Beauty Routine With AmLactin

Hi lovelies! With winter knocking on our door, we all have to adjust our beauty routines to combat the dreaded dry skin that accompanies this time of year. Living in Denver, it's a year-round issue due to the dry climate we have so I'm always looking for amazing creams that work. When the opportunity to partner with AmLactin to talk about my beauty routines presented itself I jumped at the chance. And after trying its lotions, let me say that I am hooked. I've integrated them into my daily routines. While each lotion is amazing on its own, let me show you how to use them in different ways to really maximize the benefits for your skin!



First up is AmLactin's Moisturizing Body Lotion. With 12% lactic acid it balances skin's pH levels and gently exfoliates to encourage natural skin renewal. This is my go-to to keep my skin hydrated all day long! As soon as I step out of the shower, I pat dry and then apply this all over. Always apply lotion right out of the shower to really seal in the hydration! It does sting a bit on my legs after I shave, but this is completely normal and nothing to be afraid of.



AmLactin Ultra Hydrating Body Cream is amazing for my elbows, knees, and feet - basically any part of my body that is more susceptible to severe dryness. I apply this in addition to the regular body lotion, focusing on the really dry areas.



AmLactin Cerapeutic Restoring Body Lotion is the holy grail; it's super intense hydration turns the driest skin into soft, supple skin nearly immediately. It's absolutely magical and amazing. I use this if my skin is really dry to nix it right away. I also use it on the backs of my arms when I get that 'chicken skin' - those little bumps that appear from time to time. I've found that this is the best cure for that too!



After my skin is nice and soft, I follow up with sunscreen on any exposed skin and then do my facial routine of serums, lotions, and then makeup. My skin is so much softer since I started using AmLactin's products and they've earned a permanent spot in my daily routine.

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xo
Lia

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