Cure Your Winter Blues

Some of my latest "pinspirations" to curing those winter blues (even though winter hasn't exactly hit southern california yet). 

                                                                   

 

Happy 2014 everyone!

Until Next time, XO

Kaitlyn

Homemade Dog Cupcakes!

This past Friday, I celebrated my favorite furry friends 1st Birthday!! My baby girl, Maddyn. 

And, like a lot of young dog owner's, I treat her like my own child and wanted to make her something special for her day (even though I'm sure she had no idea why I was making her such a good treat). 

I bring you... HEALTHY and HOMEMADE Dog Cupcakes. 

Ingredients: 

* 1/2 Wheat Flour

* 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder

* 2 1/2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter (crunchy or regular)

* 1/4 Cup Shredded of very finely chopped carrots

* 1/4 Plain Greek Yogurt

*1/2 Cup Water

* 1 Egg

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a cupcake tin (Recipes Makes 6 cupcakes)

2. Mix all Ingredients together

3. Pour batter in tins and bake for 12-14 minutes. 

4. Cool and Serve!! You can add a little "frosting" or other addition to spruce it up a little. For picture's sake, I spread a tiny bit of Peanut Butter and put a small jerkey treat in the center. 

And let your pup enjoy! Maddyn absolutely loved it!! So did the other pups I gave them too. Plus, they are pretty healthy and easy. 

Until Next Time, XO

Kaitlyn

Winter Workout Playlist

We all know the winter weather can put a real damper on not only our workouts, but on our motivation completely! Let's be real, it's a little bit harder to get out of bed in 40 degree weather! (okay, it's a lot harder).

Something that ALWAYS helps motivate me to get to the gym is knowing I have a good playlist to workout too (and the fact that the Victoria Secret Fashion Show airs every December doesn't hurt my motivation either).

And while I can't turn anyone into a model, here is my current workout playlist to help instead.

1. Britney Spears feat. T.I "Tik Tik Boom"
2. Ellie Goulding "Burn" (Tiesto Remix)
3. Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash- "Reload"
4. Fall Out Boy "My Songs Know What you Did in the Dark"
5. Tegan and Sara "Closer"
6. Katy Perry "Dark Horse"
7. Armin Van Buuren "This is What it Feels Like"
8. Diplo "Revolution"
9. Nicki Minaj "Pound the Alarm"
10. Disclosure with Sam Smith "Latch"
11. Timeflies- "I Choose U"
12. Lana Del Ray "Summertime Sadness" remix
13. Krewella "We are One"
14. Rihanna "Pour it Up"

Happy workout! Until next time, XO

Kaitlyn

CYBER MONDAY! Swimwear Edition

We rang in the month of December with 81 degree weather yesterday in Southern California, so it's only appropriate that we still ask Santa to bring us bikinis! 

I've searched the internet high and low and found the best deals to bring to you... ENJOY!

SWELL.com - An additional 40% off ALL SALE ITEMS (including bikinis), plus, 30% everything else when you use the code : INSTA30

INSTYLESWIMWEAR.com- Take 25% off with code: CYBERMON2013

ILOVELOLLI.com- 40% off Lolli Swim with code : GOBBLE

MOLLYBROWNSWIM.com- 20% off everything (plus free shipping with orders of $75). Promo code: CYBER20

NASTYGAL.com- 30% off everything, including bikinis :) No promo code needed

LADYLUXSWIMWEAR.com- 15% off site wide with code : CYBER13

ISHINE365.com-  Additional 25% off sale items, plus 15% off everything else. No Promo code needed.

6PM.com- Up to 77% off swimwear brands like L*Space!! No promo code needed :)

TAVIK.com- 30% off plus FREE shipping! Promo Code: CYBER2

REVOLVECLOTHING.com- 20% off everything, including bikinis. Use Code: CYBER2013

MIKOHSWIMWEAR.com- 30% off everything! Code: MIKOHXCYBERMONDAY


and for all our shoe, flip flop and beach bag needs:

STEVEMADDEN.com: 35% off everything PLUS free shipping. Use code THANKFUL35

Anyone else have some awesome Cyber Monday deals for the bikini lovers?! Let me know :) And happy shopping. 

Until Next Time, XO

Kaitlyn

Brighten Your Winter Wardrobe!

Who says you can't dress warm and still channel those summertime vibes?! I've searched the internet for some of my favorite pieces to make your winter a little more sunny, here they are!

1. GLAMOROUS White Palm Fleece from Swell.com- $66

2. Gold Anchor Necklace from Etsy.com- $24

3. Swell Collection- "Where My Beaches At" Long Sleeve from Swell.com- $39.50

4. "More Aloha Print Mug" by Goldfish Kiss from Society6.com- $15.00

5. "Aloha" Cover Shall- from Forever21- $19.50

6. NCLA nail Stickers with Ombre Palm print- $16.00

Any other products you've found to brighten up your winter wardrobe?!

Until next time, XO

Kaitlyn

Catalina Island

With summer fading away and the winter blues kicking in, last weekend was the PERFECT time for a little island getaway with friends. We went with a group of 7 to celebrate a friends birthday and it was amazing. 

This was my 2nd time on the Island, and if you live in Southern California and have never been, you are missing out. It has that small town, tropical island vibe, but it's only an hour boat ride away from the beautiful coast of Long Beach. There are a ton of activities to do, but they are a little pricey. 

The weather was absolutely beautiful and I had a blast on my mini island vacay. 

Hope everyone has a happy weekend. 

XO, Kaitlyn

One person's trash is another's treasure

It's a saying everyone has heard "One man's trash is another man's treasure", and it couldn't be more true!! In this case, I used my own trash and transformed it into something I would actually use, and like to see in my room. A dirty old white picture frame transformed into.....

**Materials Needed**

((Scissors, Scotch Tape, Paint, Paint Brush, Frame))

Step 1: Paint frame desired color. Mine was white, but super old and dirty so I painted it a solid black. 

Step 2: Cut small strips of scotch tape and place sporadically in any desired location. ((Make sure your frame is completely dry, or else the tape will rip off the paint when you pull it off))

Step 3: Paint any color over the scotch taped area *I chose gold*

Step 4: Let it dry completely and peel off the scotch tape and you will be left with the frame in the first picture! Probably one of the easiest frames i've made. It's also perfect for small holiday gifts :)

Until next time

XO, Kaitlyn