12.30.12 - MUST HAVES WHEN TRAVELING

Since I’ve been traveling a lot by plane in the past year, I feel like I’ve become an expert on what to bring. (And how to get around in airports quickly)  I put together a list a things that I never will forget to pack in my carry on for the lovely day of travel that awaits me!  

1. Hair ties

Unfortunately I learned this the very very hard way.  I normally just let me hair do its thing, but the last time I flew I got lice.  Yes, lice.  I cried.  So I have learned my lesson and will never forget to have my hair up and be very cautious to where my hair is going.  Also I’d bring extra hair ties in case one breaks.  

2. Wear comfy clothes

This seems like a common sense one, but I’ve seen people do some crazy things.  Make yourself as comfortable as you can.  You’re sitting on a plane/airports all day, be comfy!  Don’t wear belts because it’s hell getting through security.  Don’t wear too much jewelry.  Wear shoes that are easy to take on and off.  You’ll thank me later when the person behind you if sighing because you’re taking too long in the security line!

3. Cash

It’s dangerous to use your credit card for everything, so make sure you have cash on you if you plan on buying a meal or anything while at the airport. - My brother was traveling and he had a layover in Chicago and a couple days later he noticed someone was spending money with his credit card.  Be careful!

4. Gum

Gum helps when the plane is landing and taking off to avoid your ears popping.  It also sort of gives you something to do when you’re people watching in the airport. ;)

5. Book - Anything to keep yourself occupied

Bring a book with you, or a simple craft (bracelets, knitting, ect.) to keep you busy throughout your travels.

6. Sleeping pillow

They come in handy!  It’s impossible to get comfy on an airplane, but a pillow helps you not be the person who’s falling asleep and their head falls every 10 min. (Me)

7. Phone charger

Since airports have more outlets, bring your charger so you aren’t worried about your phone dying!  No one would like getting to their destination and not having a way to communicate with anyone.

8. Make sure you have time in between flights

You don’t want to be that person running through the airport to catch your flight.  You also don’t want that extra stress and worry on yourself while you’re traveling, so before purchasing a ticket always make sure you have at least 40 minutes between your flights.

9. Snacks

I know it’s hard getting through security with somethings, but to save money and not spend $10 on a snack bar and water, try bringing some of your own little snacks.

10. Headphones

You don’t want to listen to that crying baby on your 3 hour flight, so pop in your headphones.  If you’re like me, you don’t want people walking up to you in the airport and start a conversation, so while you wait for your flight just pop them in.

I hope this helps anyone who plans to travel soon.  I’m traveling to New York in 6 days and I know I’ll be including all these in my carry on.  Do you travel with these things?  What are some must haves for you?  Let me know in the comments below!

Xoxo, Kelly

12.27.14 - CHRISTMAS

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! (or whatever you celebrate)  I had a great Christmas with my family.  We don’t go all out for Christmas, but we always do such a big breakfast after opening presents.  This year my mom found new recipes, a french toast dish and an egg dish.  I only had (literally half) the french toast, I wish I could wake up everyday eat that french toast it was so delicious.  I will add a post including that recipe soon.  I got so many great things for Christmas, the most exciting part for me is the stocking.  My parents always find so many little neat things to stuff in there, but it’s all useful, which I love.  This year I didn’t really ask for anything, so everything I got was such a surprise.  I’d like to share with you my two favorite things I got and include a little review on them, even though I’ve only been using them a couple days, it shows how much I love them! So, here we go!

First lets talk about my Starbucks travel mug!  I’m pretty sure it’s from their holiday dot collection, but I’m not entirely sure.  My dad totally surprised me with this.  I have a unhealthy addiction to Starbucks.  The mug really keeps your drink nice and warm, it’s pretty, and it holds a lot.  I’m so happy I got one, there’s so many different patterns and I do believe it was on sale. (so it was under $20)  It was a perfect gift, I’m always drinking coffee or tea on the go - so now I can do it in style.

Second, my clarisonic.  The smile on my face when I opened this was ridiculous.  I’ve been wanting one of these, but haven’t got the courage to spend my own money on it.  I’ve used this maybe 5 times and the difference in my skin already is crazy.  It’s super soft and I can see it helping with my acne.  I wouldn’t say I have bad acne, but I at least have 1 pimple on my face and when that time of the month comes, it’s a horrible week.  I’m hoping this helps tone it down a bit.  So far I’m so impressed with it and it makes me excited to wash my face everyday.  I recommend this to everybody, acne prone skin or not.  It’ll make your skin so smooth and soft you’ll fall in love with it.

What did you get for Christmas?  Did you get a Starbucks mug or a clarisonic?  How do you like it?  Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Xoxo, Kelly

12.22.14 - TOP 10 FAV SONGS

Who doesn’t love some good tunes to listen to while you’re hanging out with your friends, or like me, laying around your room with your dog!  Music is something I’m listening to all the time, it’s like therapy.  Some songs make me happy, some make me sad, some are filled with memories you’ll never forget, and I think it’s absolutely amazing how music can do that, so let’s get this list started pals.

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

This song holds a really special meaning to my heart.  I listen to this at least once a day, but more like 15 times a day.  It’s going to be one of those songs for me that never gets old.  Every time I listen to it I’m still going to smile like a dork and get butterflies. Props to you Ed, you are a genius,

Style - Taylor Swift

Taylor is filled with such sass in her new album.  To me this song is so catchy, I love everything about it.  The mood it puts me in is so great.  You’ll always catch me singing along to it.  It may possibly get annoying to me in a few months, but right now I’m loving it 100%.

Fast Life - Asher Roth

This song I always listen to with my friends.  It brings back memories, but it also reminds me to always sit back and not take life so seriously, enjoy the small moments because life does go by so fast.

Summer Nights - Iration

This song will always be so so important to me, this song is that song that holds 1000 memories with your closest friends.  My goodness, all those summer nights spent together, doing some crazy things with the 2 people that are closest to me.  This song represents our friendship and that one summer I will never forget.

One - Ed Sheeran

This song doesn’t hold a special meaning to me specifically, but I think it sends out such a great message and has such a beautiful story to go along with it.  It really lays your heart out there and I love it. Again, props to you Ed.

Santa Barbara - Nick Jonas

Now, I don’t only love this song..but I love Nick Jonas.  Hubba, hubba.  This song is so chilled and laid back I love listening to this when I’m writing or quickly picking up my room.  I personally love his whole album, but this song sticks out to me.

Night Changes - One Direction

I was never a Directioner, but I downloaded their new album and this song just gets me.  I’m not sure what it is but whenever it comes on I get happy and it gets me all up in my feels and I love it.

Take Your Time - Sam Hunt

Sam Hunt is the next big thing, I’m telling you.  This song is beautiful, it’s a mix of everything.  See for yourself how great it is.

Live For - The Weeknd

I’ve recently become obsessed with The Weeknd.  I don’t know what it is, but I love this song.  I sing/rap to it, it makes me smile.  I love the vibes.  The Weeknd isn’t usually something you’d catch me listening to, but it’s nice to step out of your comfort zone every once in awhile, am I right?

Little Do You Know - Alex & Sierra

THIS SONG MAKES ME SO SAD.  I love how beautiful their voices are, how deep and meaningful this song is.  It’s so much greatness, I CRY.  Oh it’s so lovely, give it a listen.  Their entire album is amazing, their voices are like angels.

I recommend you check out these songs on youtube or if you’re obsessed with them as I am, comment below and let me know why you enjoy them so much.  What are some of your favorite tunes?  I’m always down to listen to new music.

Xoxo, Kelly

12.04.14 - tea addict

I’m 19 years old and I’m addicted to tea.  The first step is admitting you have a problem, correct?  I drank coffee since I was about 12 to 18 years old.  I started drinking tea recently and now I have officially become an addict.  I rarely ever crave coffee anymore, which is good because tea is much better for you and there’s so many different teas that help you with all sorts of things.  There’s 3 main teas that I drink, Earl Grey Black Tea, Cozy Chamomile, and Sleepytime Tea.  In order to start my day and feel alive I need a cup of black tea, it’s filled with caffeine and tastes amazing when you add some sugar and a tiny bit of milk.  I drink Sleepytime tea every night before bed, it helps me sleep and makes me feel all warm inside.  All I do is add some honey and it’s ready to go.  If I don’t drink Sleepytime tea before bed then I drink some Chamomile tea, which is also known for drinking when you’re sick, it helps your immune system.  I also add honey to that, it’s not the best tasting, but when you’re sick all you want to feel better and it does the trick.

Occasionly I try out some fruit teas.  The first fruit tea I tried was sent over from Germany from my boyfriends grandma, so nothing in the US really compares to the deliciousness that tea had to offer.  I picked up a mixed tea box filled with different fruit teas and I’m currently loving the peach tea it came with.  All I do is add some sugar for a sweetener and it’s ready to go!

If you’re a tea drinker let me know what your favorite teas are!  Also, I would love to try new kinds so if you have any to recommend I’m totally down to experiment a bit.  If you try any of these teas let me know what you think, were they good or is it not your cup of tea?



Xoxo, Kelly

12.03.14 - photos!

Though I'm no professional, I do enjoy taking my camera out and luckily I capture a few great pictures.  I have an odd obsession with the moon.  I love studying it, watching it, learning new things about it.  One night I was driving home and I was watching the moon rise, that sounds weird.  I was watching it and I couldn't help but think how big it looked.  I couldn't wait to hurry home to get some awesome pictures of it.  Unfortunately I didn't get home in time to show you all how big it looked, but I did get a few awesome photos to share with you!  Enjoy.

I personally think these turned out amazing.  I accidentally got some tree branches in a few clips, but it ended up look so cool to me!  I use the Nikon Coolpix p510 camera in case anyone was wondering!  I didn't use a tripod, it was all my hands work!

Xoxo, Kelly