Music Monday - June 2014 - #5 - Something Good Can Work

This #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "Something Good Can Work" by Two Door Cinema Club. After a relaxing vacation I had to jump back into working this Monday. As you might know, getting back in the mindset is not always the easiest thing to do after time off. This song definitely gets me in the mood to focus and make things happen! Take a listen and let me know in the comment section down below what your favorite workday motivation song is?!

Let's make this happen, girl

You gotta show the world that something good can work 

And it can work for you

And you know that it will

Music Monday - June 2014 - #4 - Time

This #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "Time" by Fé. I first heard this London based band on the podcast The Sound in My Head. While they may not be main stream, this songs caught my attention. If I had mood music for my work day this track would definitely be on the playlist. Take a listen and let me know what you think in the comment section down below!

My Top 6 Go To Girly Movies

It's Saturday! For me that means the husband is out of the house and it's time to get some house work done and relax from a busy work week. One of my favorite things to do it watch a girly movie. While my husband doesn't usually mind if I want to watch a certain movie. He sometimes has to be in the right mood to watch a girly movie with me. If we do, I better be ready for the smart *** remarks and him making fun of the goofy grin I get on my face during certain moments (I'll admit it!).  ANYWAY -- So I prefer to watch them when I have alone time. Plus, we have shows and things we want to watch together anyway.

I have compiled a list of my top 5 top 6 girly movies. To make this list I need to have watched the movie a whole lot! Too many times to count! If you haven't seen any of these I suggest you watch them at least once.

1) Ever After
As a little girl Cinderella was my FAVORITE Disney movie. My mom would tell me stories about how I had to watch it every morning over and over again. Well... Cinderella is still my favorite Disney movie, but I don't watch the animated version anymore (the VHS is probably in my parents basement somewhere). The movie Ever After is the closest thing to a Cinderella story if she was a real person -- without getting into the musical version. I love this movie and I have seen it way to many times to count or admit! 

2) Pride & Prejudice

When I was younger my mom was the first person to introduce me to Jane Austen and the many BBC version of her work. Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in the BBC mini-series is one of my all time favorites, but who has time to watch a 3 hour movie frequently?! This 2005 Hollywood adaptation is great in its own right. How did they make Matthew Macfadyn so dreamy? I don't really find him attractive outside this movie. Keira Knightly does a great job fulfilling the audiences expectations of Elisabeth Bennet and the whole family is exactly what I had pictured when reading the book.

3) Morning Glory

I first saw this movie on a date night with my husband -- back before he was my husband. I have always like Rachel McAdams and apparently my husband has too! lol If I remember correctly the skirt scene in the trailer is what got him to agree to see this movie in the theater in the first place. Oh AND... Jeff Goldberg and an appearance from Ty Burrell (aka Phil Dumphy). Aside from that -- the whole cast of this movie is spot on! My love for Diana Keaton and the contrast of Harrison Ford as a grumpy co-host is extremely entertaining in this "girl power" movie. This movie is a Sunday brunch staple! 

4) Pitch Perfect

In high school I was part of choir all four years. I have always wanted to be a great singer but I guess my "Pitch wasn't Perfect" (Sorry! Bad Joke). ANYWAY, if you have not been living under a rock you have seen this movie and know how AMAZING and funny it is. My husband was "Pitch Perfect" in high school (Sorry Again!) and he appreciated this movie as well. I think we played it every night before bed for a few months (We fall asleep to the TV most nights). After so many viewings it's still one of my go to movies. I can't wait to see if Pitch Perfect 2 lives up to the first one! 

5) Princess Diaries

Every little girl wants to be a princess -- I know I do did! Much like the rags to riches story, Mia is an awkward normal teenager who finds out she's royal. Who doesn't love a good makeover/transformation movie! I don't care if I'm technically to old to still like this movie -- I'm still going to watch it over and over again! 

6) Penelope

This movie is just one of a kind! Basically, Penelope (Christina Ricci) has to find someone to loves her for who she really is when she comes across Johnny (James McAvoy). This movie has a great message with an air of fairy tale and fantasy for the modern girl. 


I hope you enjoyed my girly movie list! In the comment section down below tell me what your go to girly movies are or if you have seen any of the ones listed here! 

Music Monday - June 2014 - #3 - The Walker

This #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "The Walker" by Fits and the Tantrums. This song has a great beat and just makes you want to get up out of your seat and MOVE. This song would go great on a workout playlist. Take a listen and let me know what you think in the comment section down below!

Friday Finds - Fresh Fruit Collection - June 2014 - #1

This summer I have been obsessed with watermelon. I cant get enough! So I thought I would share some fresh fruit find that are perfect for summer.

1. Toasted Marshmallow Strawberries
2. Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
3. How to Cut Watermelon
4. Strawberry Kale Salad
5. Raspberry Peach Lemonade
6. Frozen Fruit Pops

What's your favorite summer fruit? Leave a comment down below! 

Walgreens End of May Haul

• Cotton Pads 
• Ology Baby Wipes - NEW (to use as makeup wipes)
• SheaMoisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Shampoo - NEW
• SheaMoisture Yucca & Aloe Thickening Growth Milk - NEW
• SheaMoisture Organic Argan Oil & Raw Shea Butter Soap - NEW 
• SheMoisture Lemongrass & Ginger Shea Butter Soap - NEW
• SheaMoisture Lavender & Wild Orchid Body Butter -NEW
• eos Shave Cream, Ultra Moisturizing Vanilla Bliss - NEW
• Seventh Generation Boosts Skin Serum - Soothing - NEW
• Seventh Generation Boosts Skin Serum - Hydrating  - NEW 
• Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Face Cleanser - NEW
• JASON Age Renewal Vitamin E Moisturizing Cream  - NEW
• Herb Pharm Maca Veggie Caps - NEW
• Herb Pharm Phodiola Veggie Caps - NEW

On a recent trip to Walgreens I picked up a few items for myself and my husband -- mostly for myself :D I have been wanting to find natural products I can purchase in my neighborhood. The best part of the trip was that most items were on sale or on clearance! I love that bar at the bottom of the receipt that tell you how much you saved. I have used most of these products and my favorites so far are the SheaMoisture items. I hope to do some reviews in the future. Tell me if you have tried any of these products in the comment section down below!

*NEW* are products I have not tried before.

Music Monday - June - #1 - Thunder Clatter

This #MusicMonday I'm featuring the song "Thunder Clatter" by Wild Cub. This is one of the best songs on their album Youth. While I really love this song, the music video is a little depressing. This song has a great beat and guitar loop. The lyrics are haunting yet hopeful and uplifting. Take a listen and let me know what you think in the comment section down below!