Jared's Dirty Thirty

It happened. 

Jared turned 30 this past weekend!

We started dating when he was 21 and I had just turned 20. 

It is crazy to think about all the birthdays we have celebrated together. 

As most people do with 30 birthdays I wanted this one to be special, but also I have just always loved celebrating birthdays. 

Jared loves everything from the 80s. 

Fun fact, he secretly wants to be in a big hair 80s band.

So when it came to thinking of a theme for his party, I didn't have to think too long. 

I had been traveling a lot of work right before his birthday so thank goodness for Amazon, Great American Cookies and Publix! I also order custom koozies from Ember Lifestyle, Magnum PI themed to go with Jared's costume. 

He had the best time with the best of friends and family! 

A huge shout out to everyone who dressed up and came over to celebrate!

Karaoke always takes a minute for people to warm up to, but it was a huge hit! I love these BONAOK portable blue tooth mics, because they are under $30 and  all you need is a Karaoke app!

I wish I took more pictures but we were having too much fun!

January 2019: Favorites

January always starts with such resolve. 
People making promises to themselves and others. Declaring it out loud, or on social media, to help keep themselves accountable. 
I love a fresh start, but January has felt like the longest month ever. Maybe because it is so cold outside?
PLUS SIDE:
Jared and I are eating healthier, being each other's accountability buddies and trying new things! I still have items to cross off my goal list throughout the year, but for now we are on the right track.
I've linked  my top 5 favorite things from this past month!

 
I live in this camo sweatshirt! 
I've had been looking for one for the longest time 
and finally found this one at Target!  You can't beat the $18 price.

Our air fryer is one of our favorite Christmas gifts.

 To be honest I wasn't sure how much we would use it,

 but it is perfect for quick meals, drying fruit and it isn't messy.

 Easy cleanup is always a win in my book!

This brush is my absolute favorite!

It doesn't tear my hair out and is perfect for de-tangling before a blow dry!

This travel size makes it easy to pack and take on work trips.

The booties I got for Christmas and have been non-stop since! 

I love Nordstrom's BP booties. They last for years are are great quality.

With the Orangetheory transformation challenge in full swing, 

I am grateful for my HIIT pair of sneakers! 

I have another pair for running outside,

 but these are perfect for class and casual wear!

New Year, New Goals: 2019

For the past two years, I have been setting goals for myself instead of resolutions. I know, I know they are the same thing to some people.  I just feel resolutions seem absolute and goals are things you can work towards. There is less pressure to do a complete change. It has helped me make lifestyle changes, like drink more water. I now don't drink sodas. Or read more, now I read about a book a month with my book club gals.

My 2018 list consisted of:

• More yoga NOPE
• Go to brunch more YEP
• Hike Suwanee Mountain NOPE 
• Visit Sweetwater Creek Park YEP
• Write more thank you notes YEP
• Go to church more YEP
• Blog once a week SOMETIMES

I was able to accomplish about half of this list so not too bad, but I know I need to re-group and re-focus. Last year wasn't the easiest year. Other things became more important than some of these goals. I hate to say it, but that is life, priorities change.

But, a new year brings new promise with it. 

So like the past two years, I have written out my goals for this year so in a year's time I can reflect on all the good, the bad and the time in between. 

2019:

• Run more: I really fell off the wagon last year and I miss it. Who am I?
• Hike Suwanee Mountain: I still really really really want to do this!
• Write more thank you notes: I've gotten better, but still want to push myself to do more
• More yoga: adding this one again. I need more flexibility in my life. 
• Create a better blog site: This blog is something I enjoy and started as an outlet. I feel like I need to take more time to plan it out.

Carrying Over from 2018

Have the holidays come and gone and you still didn't get the one item on your list you really wanted? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself because Santa brought you some cash?

I have listed some of my favorite 2018 items that I am keeping into 2019,from clothes to housewares below!

Tops:
  

Bottoms:



Dresses:


Jackets:
 
Shoes & Accessories:
  

Housewares: