Category: Favorite Things

Spring Accessories Haul

Everyone who knows me knows that I love to ACCESSORIZE!  Today I’m excited to share with you some favorite accessories I’ve got in my wardrobe for spring.

I love accessories, because unlike clothing they always fit and can be worn year-around. Also, accessorizing for holidays is one of my FAVORITE things to do

First off….I am loving these heart huggie earrings for Valentine’s Day. (Click on the picture if you want a close up)

There is a matching heart infinity ring that goes with it too!

Also, these gold threader drop earrings might be my next purchase.  They are so chic and would look great with the huggie earrings I just got.

Some people ask “What is the difference between gold-plated and gold-filled jewelry?” 

Not everyone has the money for fine diamonds and gold.  A great option is vermeil, or gold-plated jewelry.  It has a thin layer of gold on its exterior and is made of a less expensive metal (such as copper, bronze, or silver) at its core. Gold-filled jewelry, on the other hand, has a much higher gold content, making it pricier.  If you are looking for an expensive look without the price tag I’d recommend gold plated or vermeil- they wear well and the quality is great.

Accessorizing doesn’t mean just jewelry- it can be nails too.  This is my nail inspo for Valentine’s day!  Have y’all seen any fun nail trends you’re wanting to try this spring?

My favorite store for accessories and headbands is TEAMRLN.  They just dropped their Valentine’s Day line and it’s EVERYTHING!

(Don’t forget my discount code for Brianna Cannon is BECKY10 and gets you 10% off + Free Shipping)

These are all the earrings:

These are all the headbands:

(Nothing saves a bad hair day better than a headband lol!) I’ve been eyeing these ones and I think I’ll probably get them to wear this season.

Now that I have a daughter she loves to play with jewelry and accessories too.  Also, I love knowing that someday I can pass things down to her as well.  For Heidi I enjoy picking out bows and little she’s just started wearing necklaces.  I get most of Heidi’s bows from Eternally Autumn Bows HERE.  

Okay- so now that I’ve spilled all of my spring favorites to you…tell me what are you LOVING this season!!!???
xoxo Becky

All That Glitters: Holiday Accessories

It’s the holiday season and it’s time to accessorize yourself ladies!  Accessories are great, and they are the one thing that always fits!

So today I wanted to share with y’all some of my favorite accessories for the holiday season and some other things I’m loving lately.

And I’m not talking about accessorizing with oven mits…even though I love to bake this time of year too! lol!
  • Gold hoop earrings.  Now, this doesn’t have to be your traditional hoops.  I am loving these gold hoops because they are trendy, light weight, and go with literally everything.  They are a dainty double hoop that you can dress up or down!

Here’s another angle.  I just adore these and wear them all the time.

  • If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you know how much I love Brianna Cannon earrings and headbands for the holidays too.  There are so many different glittery and sparkly styles to choose from and they are SO MUCH FUN!  I want the gingerbread houses they are amazing.  I got these plaid bows and a cute tartan headband for the holiday.  Nothing makes you put more together in a short amount of time than a glitzy headband.

Use my code: BECKY10 for 10% off and free shipping  SHOP HERE

  • Gold cuffs are really in this season too.  Currently loving this Gold cuff from Anthropologie.  This would be great to throw on for an office party or a dinner gathering.  Just adds a little arm candy to your outfit and I love that! 
  • Camera straps are really in this season to add to all your bags.  Changing out the straps is the fun part!  These hobo straps  just released and I love the red and gold to add to purse or bags for traveling.  It would even look great on a diaper bag or a book bag.

  • We can’t talk about accessories without the perfect holiday shoes.  These just dropped today from Sarah Flint and I’m OBSESSED!  The olive color with the gold filigree is so pretty together.  Heck I would wear these all year round, but especially for the Christmas season!

What are some things you are loving to accessorize with this holiday?  I’d love to hear some of your favorites too….

 

xoxo Becky

Falling for Fall

It’s fall-ish outside y’all and I’m HERE FOR IT!  Even though it’s still in the 90’s in my mind it’s “sweater weather“.  I can’t wait to bust out all my fall clothing and cardigans.  We’ve been crazy busy, as always you can check me on the daily on Instagram.

Terence and I recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary.  I can’t believe it’s been 20 years…time sure has flown in a the blink of an eye.  This is one of my favorite wedding photos and I had a gal on Etsy turn it into a watercolor- someday I’d like to frame it and put in our room.  I’m so glad I get to spend the rest of my life with this handsome and smart as whip man.  He keeps me sane and loves me despite my many many flaws.  I love you babe.  Thank you for being you and loving me.

Today let’s talk about FALL FASHION!!!

I recently ordered this gold stack diamond ring from one of my all time favorite jewelry stores.  It’s incredibly well made and versatile with anything you wear.  If you want to mix and match your rings, or even use it as a wedding band to go along with your other rings.  When I received this ring in the mail it was packaged beautifully along with a gorgeous travel case.  I find myself wearing this EVERY DAY!!!

Let’s talk fall fashion:

I’m loving these two items on my wish list.

This ONE is only $12.00 and reminds me of candy corn for fall.

One of my favorite shops to buy hoodies and sweaters is Evy’s Tree.  I’ve bought items from them for YEARS and wear them over and over again.  I love this sweater because it’s one of my favorite colors – Starbucks green 🙂

 

Speaking of fall jewelry I’m also LOVING this piece from Lindsey Leigh Jewelry.  She has several Ombre butterfly necklaces that are so beautiful.  Definitely a dream piece.

My friend Brianna Cannon has some gorgeous and FUN pieces for fall as well and I just ordered the pumpkin earrings.  She gave me a discount code to share with y’all.  I’m so obsessed with her headbands- they are the best!  DISCOUNT CODE: BECKY10

We have put out all our fall and pumpkins in the house and Heidi helped me.  She’s slightly obsessed with pumpkins and scarecrows right now lol! We can’t wait for the pumpkin patch to open across the street and take in all the fall vibes.  Heidi’s dress is from Smocked Sweets.

I’m also about to start FALL PHOTO SESSIONS.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO BOOK AND LIVE IN DFW YOU CAN BOOK HERE.

I’d love to hear some of your favorite fall finds???  What are you loving to wear or decorate with this fall???

xoxo – Becky

YIPPEE!!! For some Patience My Friends

This post is sponsored by Yippee

Hey y’all it’s finally fall-ish here in Texas.  That literally means one day it’s 90 degrees and the next it’s 65, but I’ll take that over 100 degree heat any day!  It’s actually been a bit chilly at night and we love to light the fireplace and drink hot tea or cocoa.  If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen my posts about one of our favorite streaming channels called YIPPEE

Okay, so I know everyone is spending a lot more time at home these days and our kids are stuck inside.  That will probably only get more frequent as cooler temps hit us because nobody wants to go outside and freeze + sneeze!  So, what are you doing to keep your kids busy besides school and well….school?  I know all of our sports were cancelled for a long time and the world sort of stood still.  That had me looking at a lot of alternative entertainment options, especially for my kiddos.

Let me tell you a little bit about YIPPEE and why I love it so much!  YIPPEE features all new VeggieTales episodes every month.  There are 54 original VeggieTales original episodes to choose from too.   You can try the YIPPEE channel for 7 days free and if you don’t like it then just cancel and don’t worry about it!  I have a feeling you’ll be coming back again though.  I grew up watching VeggieTales, it seems like they’ve been around forever.  I love Bob and Larry and the clean, friendly, & fun stories they tell along with all the other characters.

The best way to enjoy YIPPEE is with the whole family because you don’t have to worry about language or violence.  It’s just good faith filled and family oriented TV for everyone.  A good cup of hot cocoa doesn’t hurt either *wink* *wink* (Or in my case coffee!!!)

YIPPEE just released a new VeggieTales episode called “Patience Takes Practice”.  We watched it a couple of nights ago and it’s soooooo cute!  I love how it references Noah and the Ark and how he had to be patient and wait upon God throughout all his trials and his journey through the flood.

Synopsis:

Larry has a great idea for an upcoming show: the story of the Wright Brothers and their invention of the airplane. Larry loves airplanes! Bob likes the idea a lot but he gets terribly impatient with everyone while putting together the show. Bob’s can’t wait attitude creates all kinds of chaos and hurt feelings amongst the crew. Petunia has an idea on how to fix all the trouble on set and rallies the Veggies to perform the story of Noah. Noah was a man who had to do a lot of waiting and while he waited he learned to be patient. From Noah, Bob learned that patience takes practice and that in the end how you treat your friends matter most!

One of the best things about YIPPEE is that you can watch it anywhere- on your TV, computer, phone, or tablet.  Anywhere you go YIPPEE can go with YOU!  Here Connor is watching VeggieTales on the computer while eating dinner 🙂

Speaking of Connor…he’s been a VeggieTales fan since he was a young turnip too!  I love this picture of him and his Larry. He’s always been so obsessed with stuffed animals and I remember how crazy he was for Larry the Cucumber.

If you have any questions about the YIPPEE App feel free to ask away or message me.  My family has been so blessed by this channel and all it has to offer.  I know that I’m protecting and shielding their little eyes, ears, and hearts from the craziness in the world with YIPPEE  It’s just wholesome, good shows your kids will actually want to watch over and over again.  If you’re ready to start your FREE 7-day trial click HERE.  I promise you’ll love it just as much as we do!

xo Becky

It’s Almost FALL & I’m Here For It Y’ALL!

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx

Fall is finally right around the corner.  I know everyone is trying to rush 2020 outta here.  I really hope we can all enjoy the fall season and the holidays that bring joy and happiness this time of year as well.  Being locked up indoors has everyone struggling to look and feel their best these days.  Oh what I wouldn’t give for an actual pedicure!!!  I don’t think I’ve had one since February, but thank goodness it’s almost boot season, then perhaps I don’t care as much.  It’s more about feeling better about myself.  Even if I am just at home in my jammies.

I recently got the opportunity to try some fun new items with BabbleBoxx that lifted my spirits and helped me look and feel better.  This box was filled with items that were used to pamper and treat myself to a fun makeover.  I’d love to share my experience with you and some awesome discount codes too!

The first item was a Custom Hair Dye from e-Salon.  I’ve actually used e-Salon hair color a few times now and really love it.  E-Salon mixed my very own custom color according to what I’m looking for.  It’s made-to-order, custom hair color individually crafted by a colorist to achieve your ultimate color goal.  The first couple of times I wanted to tweak my hair color a bit, so in the notes on my next shipment I included which direction I wanted to go.  I prefer an ash blonde color instead of a more golden tone.  Eventually we found something that works for me.  If you are a Blondie like me I highly recommend the Blonde Neutralizer Tint Rinse.  It gets rid of unwanted yellow and brassy tones and it makes a world of difference for blonde hair. The kit includes:

Your personal colorist will factor in your color goals and you can even submit photos of your current hair color and what you would like it to look like.  It helps your stylist get a better idea of what you are looking for.  Your personal colorist can formulate a shade down to the exact combination of depth and tone that lets you be you.  Made-to-order, and never mass produced, our custom color creates less waste. Making it sustainable and better for the environment.

Here is my BEFORE + AFTER my hair color makeover:

I used to read like 10 books a month before Heidi was born.  I still read these days, but not near as much as I used to.  I’ve always been an avid reader and when I find a good book it’s hard to tear myself away.  There’s no greater escape than a good book!  A Fool’s Paradise from Robyn Williams lures readers into an intriguing world of lifelike imagery and memorable, colorful characters. A Fool’s Paradise is robust with suspense, romance, tragedy, humor and elements of the supernatural intricately woven into a series of well-conceived plot twists guaranteed to leave readers spellbound.

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A Fool’s Paradise reveals the story of Dr. Aaryn Jamison, one of the nation’s most prominent African American physicians. She is brilliant, successful and has a penchant for mountain climbing. Gifted with healing hands, she is more comfortable in the healing realm of the supernatural than she is in a glittering world of lustful, intimacy starved, celebrity-driven fortune seekers.  Enter Jayson Denali, internationally acclaimed  Academy award-winning actor. The handsome, charismatic superstar rose from meager beginnings to become king among Hollywood’s elite.  Passions simmer and fate plunges these two down a startling road of self-discovery fraught with meddling parents, scheming ex-lovers, jealous co-stars and an ever watchful, over-protective entourage.  Savor the richness, enchantment, and emotionally infused chemistry of genuine relationships of the heart.  Robyn Williams’ A Fool’s Paradise melds passion, suspense and the supernatural as Dr. Aaryn Jamison, one of the nation’s most prominent African American physicians, meets Jayson Denali, internationally acclaimed Academy award-winning actor. The characters’ stories of growing up poor, becoming self-aware survivors, trusting in mentors along the way and then strangely falling for them are so relatable, one becomes an unwitting passenger on the tumultuous journey borne between this book’s two covers.
I’ve read the first few chapters so far and I can’t wait to dig into it some more.  It’s looking like a pretty good read so far!   Also, Hollywood insiders take note: There’s a really good film on the horizon here.
You can purchase the e-book for $4.49 HERE.

The next product is GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper is a high gloss, volumizing lip plumper infused with a nourishing cocktail of Volulip™ and hyaluronic acid for instant and long-term hydrating benefits. This plumper instantly improves lip volume in 3-5 minutes and hydrates dry areas. GrandeLIPS Plumper’s unique cushion applicator easily wipes clean & combines effortlessly with other lip products.  My lips get so dry,  especially when cooler weather hits.  When I tried this product I could definitely feel it “plumping” and it really moisturized my dry lips.
Use Promo Code: SELFCARE10 for 10% off entire purchase on grandecosmetics.com

I’m loving this Hand Sanitizer from Born Basic.  Born Basic was “born” from the desire to accomplish a very basic goal: making an everyday product readily available for the everyday person. Company spokesperson states, “There are no gimmicks and flashy packaging to distract from what the product is. Our messaging is very straightforward and basic so the customer knows exactly what they are getting.”
This hand sanitizer glides on easily and does not leave a sticky residue or have a strong alcohol smell. (The smell is actually really really nice!)  The updated re-launch of Born Basic made sure to include an alcohol content of 62% as well as moisture preserving agents to give the best feel and consumer experience. There is no strong alcohol smell and the packaging is fun, clean, and basic, as well as the product is easy to use!
Born Basic Hand sanitizer is 62% instead of 70% alcohol or 65% alcohol – which is more moisturizing with less alcohol content but still effectively kills germs per FDA guidelines.

I found a whole bunch at my local Super Target last weekend.  The price point is very affordable – 33 ounce at $5.99, 16.9 ounce at $3.99, 3 ounce at $1.99.  It comes in 3 sizes.
Born Basic is a US company & family owned which I love!  You can find it exclusively at Target stores or on their website HERE.
And last, but not least are a couple of fab products from Kerasal.  Kerasal is a leading brand in footcare for tough to tackle foot problems. Whether you are looking to for an at home pedicure solution for dry, cracked feet or looking to tackle tough toenail problems, Kerasal has you covered.  Did I mention before that my last pedicure was in February???

A) Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair: This is an exfoliating moisturizer that is clinically proven to hydrate/moisturize dry feet while exfoliating away dead skin. Visible results in 1 Day (or overnight). High customer satisfaction appealing to consumer need for “at home pedicure”. Most people often see visible results after just one application.
B) Kerasal Multi-Purpose Nail Repair: This is solution to improve the appearance of nails damaged by a variety of conditions. Kerasal’s patented formula helps improve nail appearance by reducing discoloration, smoothing thesurface, normalizing thickness and hydrating the nail. Its effective, clear formula penetrates the nail to restore a healthy appearance. Whether it is Nail Fungus, Nail Psoriasis, Aging Nails, or Gel Manicure Damaged Nails – look to Kerasal Multi-Purpose Nail Repair for a visible difference.

I have the weakest nails and I can’t wait to dig into these and help my feet and nails look and feel better.  Kerasal products can be found on Amazon or Target.

It’s almost fall and I’m HERE for it ya’ll!  I hope you enjoyed my review of all these fun items to get you ready to cozy up for fall and check them out yourselves.  BabbleBoxx always sends the best things to try and I’m so incredibly thankful for such an awesome company that allows me to share with you!  In the mean time go get yourself a pumpkin spice latte, read a novel, dye your hair, give yourself a pedicure and all that good stuff!  Most of all HAVE FUN!!!

xo Becky

New Year + New Favorites for Baby!

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.comWell, I’m 6 months into this new mom thing (again)…and it’s going pretty well!  I mean she’s still alive and thriving and we seem to be getting a bit more sleep, so that’s a WIN in my book!  Heidi sure does keep us on our toes and she’s growing like a weed.  She really is the happiest and most smiley baby I’ve ever seen.  She’s starting to figure things out and get bored easily and even has a bit of separation anxiety when I leave the room.  The one thing I keep saying to myself when I see new baby items is “Wow!  They didn’t have this almost 10 years ago when I had Connor?”  So many things have changed in a decade and I love trying and sharing my favorite baby products with YOU!  So, it’s a new year & I’d love to share some NEW fun baby products we’ve been trying lately and you can check them out too!  I also love connecting with new Moms on Instagram and the blog…it’s so fun!

The first item we are loving is the new Snuggle Knit Collection from aden + anais™

The NEW aden + anais™ snuggle knit collection is made of the softest fabric designed for the ultimate snuggle. This would be the perfect gift if you know someone about to have a baby.  It has everything needed for a hospital stay and afterwards.  The set comes with a beautiful knotted gown, hat, swaddle blanket, & bandana bib (The bib is exclusive to the newborn gift set).  This super soft set is available in three prints – heather grey, rosettes, and navy stripe.  The newborn gift set retails for $59.95.  The knotted gown, hat and swaddle blanket can also be bought separately. The snugly little lovey retails for $19.95 – Perfect for babies and toddlers, the snuggle knit lovey will be much-loved by little ones & provide calm and comfort at any time of the day. I love the super stretchy and SOFT fabric which makes it easy to swaddle and use as your baby grows.
The snuggle knit newborn set is available for purchase at adenandanais.com, Amazon, at retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and at select specialty boutiques across the country.

The second thing we are obsessed with is the Lil’ Squish Jellyfish Sensory Rattle + Teething Toy from Baby BananaThis little lady is a drooly teething mess lately.  Anything she can stick in her mouth she will!  The Lil’ Squish Jellyfish Sensory Rattle + Teething Toy will keep your curious little one busy and happy through the teething phase and beyond. It’s made of 100% silicone, Lil’ Squish has a soft, squishy head with lots of fun textures for little mouths to explore. A variety of colorful tentacle loops make it easy to hold and maneuver and provide more teething textures, as well as promote hand-eye coordination in children.

The third item on my new Mama baby list is Butt Paste Maximum Strength Tube from Boudreaux’s

This is a product we already use and this might be an over-share…but Heidi has been sick with an ear infection and has been taking antibiotics this week.  Nothing gives your baby diaper rash like getting the runs from medicine…ugggghhh….

She actually hasn’t had that big of a problem with diaper rash until now.  Just wait until your baby gets sick or starts eating solids then queue a diaper rash!  Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Maximum Strength formula contains 40% Zinc Oxide for when stubborn diaper rash needs a little more attention. A must-have addition to any diaper bag and nursery changing station, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste quickly and effectively treats rash without harsh ingredients like dyes, preservatives, parabens and talc. The product works by forming a protective layer on soft baby skin to soothe rash discomfort – leaving both baby and parents happy!  You can see a difference in as little as 3 hours!

The fourth item on our list is the Tinkle Crinkle Activity Ball and Tinkle Crinkle Caterpillar from GUND

This gal loves anything with a crunchy sound or thingies sticking out of it! Lol!

The Tinkle Crinkle Activity Ball features lovable characters from the Tinkle Crinkle Collection in soft, 3-D cut-outs on top of sections of different-textured fabric and multicolored ribbons for a mix of sensory-stimulating play. This soft plush ball has safe embroidered details and is easy to grip and throw by little hands and is machine washable for easy cleaning!The classic Tinkle Crinkle Caterpillar has been updated with fun, new patterns and a more modern look for modern babies. Each part of 16.5-inch Tinkle Crinkle Caterpillar includes a fun surprise for baby, including squeaker, crinkle, rattle, and more in bright, primary colors and fabric with textures to promote tactile and sensory stimulating play. Tinkle’s embroidered details make it safe for play by all ages 0+ and is machine washable for easy cleaning!  We love the GUND brand.  They have the cutest dolls, teddy bears, & stuffed animals make perfect gifts for birthdays, baby showers, baptisms, Easter, Valentine’s Day & more!

The fifth items on our baby bests is the iBaby Balm and Baby Lotion from Pipette

We’ve been using this after bath time lately and the baby balm is super nourishing and hydrating with plant-derived ingredients to comfort even the most sensitive skin.  The baby lotion is very lightweight and non greasy.  Babies have super delicate skin so I’m always cautious of what I use on Heidi.  Pipette Baby provides deep, gentle moisture for baby’s sensitive spots and replenishes and restores natural balance of baby’s skin.  Pipette is also featured in Good Housekeeping Magazine on page 49.

I hope you loved hearing about what we are LOVING with our new baby and I’d love to hear what you recommend as well.  Nobody helps a new Mom better than another new Mom right?  It takes a village and lots of coffee!!!

Dainty Gold Jewelry

Let’s talk bling y’all!  What are you into this season?  I’m super into dainty gold jewelry right now and have been for a couple of years, which is funny because I used to ONLY wear silver or white gold.  Oh how the times have changed and now you will find me pretty much only wearing yellow gold.  From dainty earrings to little personalized necklaces…I love it all!

One piece I wear on repeat is this gold circle pendant from AU-Rate.  I chose to put my birthstone on it too.  There are so many ways you can customize jewelry these days from gemstones, to your initials, different chains, even mixing and matching metals.  Jewelry is also the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries…or VALENTINE’S DAY…. you can’t go wrong!

I think the necklace above looks good with anything, but I also love to layer it with other necklaces too.  My sister gave me this one for Christmas with Connor & Heidi’s initials and I wear it pretty much every day.  I also love pieces that have special meaning behind them, and this one sure does!

These gold studs from Gorjana are an everyday piece as well.  You can find them at here.  Sometimes I forget to put earrings in and these are a great pair that go with everything and I don’t have to think about it.

Some other favorites that I’ve been eyeing below:

Doesn’t everyone have an Amazon wish list these days?  Ha ha!

I’d love to hear about some of your favorite jewelry finds!  Leave a comment and tell me what your loving lately and how you wear it.