12 Essential Resources for Bloggers

Happy Monday, everyone! It's a brand new start to the week and I'm excited to be back into full time blogging, so I thought I'd provide a list of all of the resources that are essentials for professional and amateur bloggers alike. Twelve resources isn't a lot, per se, but I think this list is going to be really helpful. 

1. Picmonkey- I've always used Picmonkey. I even wrote a post about Picmonkey here, all about why it's the best and why you should use it instead of Canva. (it wasn't even a sponsored post!)

2. Instagram- Instagram is a crucial blogging tool, because social media is very important to bloggers (by the way you should follow me on Instagram @savannahbby_14). All bloggers should be using Instagram to increase their following!

3. I use whitagram (free on the App store) to edit all of my Instagram photos, but it can be used for blog photos, too, if you're willing to go through the hassle of importing them back and forth. 

4. Wordmark.it is probably one of the most amazing sites in all of internet history- one of them. All you do is type in a couple of letters or words or phrases (or really anything), and it loads that phrase in all of the fonts on your computer! I like to use this when I'm stuck and forgot how many awesome fonts I've downloaded over the years. 


5. Pexels (and I know I've said this many times before but I'm gonna say it again nevertheless) is by far THE BEST stock photo site in the entire history of the world ever and don't even argue with me because I'm right. The stock photos used in this post? Pexels. 

6. PINTEREST!!!!! If it weren't for Pinterest, I might not even have a blog anymore (well, I might) because it's just the best thing ever. It's great for sharing everything you post and finding fun content for everything you post, like photos and inspiration and just everything. 

7. Evernote is a lifesaver. I'm such a forgetful person, and I'm also a person that loves to make so many lists, so Evernote is honestly the best resource on this list because it allows me to track blog posts and other things to do all in one convenient app. 

8. Dafonts is so awesome, I bet I could write an entire post just about how much I love and use Dafonts on a monthly basis. They have (probably) millions of free fonts to download, and I love them. I love them. I love it. This is the best font site ever...

9. Elle & Co. is an amazing entrepreneurship blog that provides a ton of information about starting and hosting your own blog/business, and they have a ton of information to offer for FREE. 


10. Spotify is technically a music service, but I can really get lost in my writing if I'm listening to a good song, which is why I wanted to include this on my list. 

11. Google Calendar is a lifesaver. Otherwise known as iCal, or just the default Apple Calendar found on all iPhones, I've been using this for almost a year now to track all of my blog posts and can happily say that it works wonders. 

12. I feel like I should include Wonderlass blog because it has helped me so much with just a couple of useful blog posts- it's an awesome blog and they will help you out so much if you're a beginner, or maybe even if you're a full-on professional. 

Well, it looks like that was the last post for February- how are we already almost three months (one quarter) into 2016? That's crazy! HAPPY LEAP DAY!!!

xo Savannah

Friday DIY Roundup #54

Sometimes, it's okay not to post all week- it's really good to take a break, because once you come back, you're better than ever! I love blogging, and not writing anything all week has made me appreciate how much I enjoy typing and writing what I'm thinking and just writing a blog post for the first time in a while is so invigorating and I love it. 

1. DIY Rope Wrapped Planters (as shown in photo) by A Beautiful Mess

2. Hanging Diamond Decor by Sugar and Cloth

3. Floral Painted Sunglasses by Lovely Indeed

4. DIY Cork Board Triangle Trivets by Shrimp Salad Circus

5. Abstract Painted Splatter Shoes by Dream Green DIY

6. DIY Acrylic Clutch by Say Yes to Hoboken

7. Pom Pom Party Hats by Tell Love and Chocolate

I love all of these, especially the triangle cork board trivets- they look so easy to make, considering you can get a sheet of cork board from the craft store for, like, a dollar. 

xo Savannah

My Realistic Everyday Morning Routine 2016

If you've been on YouTube lately (or ever) then you know that tons of girly YouTubers love to post their morning, day, and night routines. They're super popular and really fun to watch, so I thought I'd start a tradition where every year/season I could post a morning routine and maybe even a night routine. Sorry I haven't posted the last two days but I've been sick :( Enjoy~

-The first thing I do every morning when I wake up at 7:30 am is make my bed- no matter what, I make sure it looks nice before I get out of it. Even though no one can see it and no one knows you did it, YOU know you did it and it makes you feel like a good person. 

-I like to get dressed as soon as possible because it honestly makes me feel more productive, and besides there's no point in sitting around in your pajamas all day (like someone I know...). 

-Next, I just do my makeup (light mascara) and hair (brush, dry shampoo, style if necessary) and head downstairs to start my day. 

-It's about 7:40 now, so I turn my computer on and make myself a steaming cup of Prince of Whales Premium Black Tea so that I can get to work. This can take a while sometimes because this is around the time my cat wants to come inside and bug everyone and ask to come in and out a million times a second. Did I mention she needs to be fed? 

-Next I start writing my blog post, which can take anywhere from fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on the number of distractions and how long it is. 

-When I finish my blog post, it's about 8:15 am so I get my shoes and jacket on, but there's no hurry because we don't leave for another 20 minutes and my sister takes forever to get ready. It takes her a half an hour on average to get ready, so we all wait and wait and wait for her.

-Finally I leave for school at around 8:35 am and even though it was only an hour long, it felt like a good, long morning. 

So that's my complete morning routine, and I can't wait to do another one for the summer time and a night routine as well. Happy Hump Day!

xo Savannah

Workspace of the Week: February 21

Friday DIY Roundup #53

Ah, another Friday, another weekend. This is the first two-day weekend I've had in a while, because I had a three-day weekend most recently and a four-day weekend before that. I guess it will be nice to get back into a routine, though- and did you know that Spring Break is only four weeks away? That's really soon! But for now, I'm going to enjoy the wind and the rain (seriously I'm surprised the power hasn't gone out yet) before the white sandy beaches. 

1. DIY Cloud Bookshelf by 101Woonideeen DIY Magazine


2. Modern Side Table from Target Tray by Home Made by Carmona

3. DIY Velcro Bedskirt by A Beautiful Mess

4. Peekaboo Soap Dispenser by Paper and Stitch

5. Macrame Plant Hangers Tutorial by Almost Makes Perfect

6. DIY Doughnut Pincushion by Wrapped Up in Rainbows

7. Sprinkled Doughnut Purse (as shown in photo) by Studio DIY

As you can tell by the last two, I'm in a doughnut mood- those were pinned on my board right next to each other, so instead of trying to decide which one to use, I did both!

xo Savannah

10 Oreo Dessert Recipes For You to Fall in Love With

Oreos are my favorite thing in the whole world. Some people like the cream best, others prefer the cookie, but I think they go together perfectly- a blend of sweet, creamy goodness and a little bit of chocolaty crunch, which all turns into a little bite of heaven when you dip it into a tall glass of ice cold milk. Since they're so good by themselves, I've compiled a list of other recipes that involve Oreos to make your life so much better. 

1. Incredibly Easy Oreo Bark by The Stir

2. The Best EVER Oreo Cupcakes by The Melrose Family

3. Cheesecake Oreo Banana Pudding by Oh Sweet Basil

4. Nutella Oreo Brownie Bites by Living Well Spending Less

5. Cookies and Cream Macarons (as shown in photo) by Broma Bakery

6. Chocolate Mousse Oreo Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes by OMG Chocolate Desserts

7. Oreo Brownies by I Heart Nap Time

8. Oreo Peppermint Bark by A Pumpkin and A Princess

9. Red Velvet Oreo Truffle Chocolate Cake by Pizzazzerie

10. Cookies and Cream Oreo Fudge Brownies by Kevin and Amanda

Oh, these all sound so good- especially the red velvet oreo truffle chocolate cake, those are four of my favorite desserts and you just combined them to make one big cake. 

xo Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

This is becoming a Wednesday tradition, and I'm gonna let it- it's not my fault I just happen to have a post that's not going to work out scheduled for every Wednesday, and have these for every other Wednesday. By the way, happy hump day! It feels like Tuesday because the day before last was a holiday, turning yesterday into Monday and therefor shortening my week in every way possible. I've been noticing in previous posts that I do too much sweets, so I'm going to really try to balance it out this time~

1. Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants by Life with the Crust Cut Off

2. Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting by Baking Parttime

3. Honey Thyme Lemonade with Sugared Blackberries (as shown in photo) by Waiting on Martha


4. Creamy Broccoli, Bacon and Chicken Pasta by Julia's Album

5. Cherry Snowball Cookies by Chef in Training

6. How to Make Homemade Nutella by Tasty Yummies

7. Tomato Avocado Grilled Cheese by Chukcha

8. Turkey Bacon and Avocado Grilled Cheese by Tidy Mom

9. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Latte by Chocolate Covered Katie

10. Sugar Free Carrot Cake by Green Kitchen Stories

Can you tell I've been pinning avocado grilled cheese sandwiches like crazy lately? They look so amazing- I would do anything for one right now. 

xo Savannah

7 Places Around the World I Want to Visit

On people's bucket lists, travel is one of the main categories. In fact, I don't think people put anything else on there, besides skydiving and special foods. I've always had a list of fun places I'd like to visit before I die, and just recently (a month ago? Two months? I can't remember) I made a travel board on Pinterest after discovering so many beautiful photos of amazing places around the world. Here are the top 7 places that I thought I'd share so that you can add them to your list, too~

1. Melbourne, Australia

I've been wanting to go to Australia for as long as I can remember, and what better place to go than Melbourne? Obviously I would explore a little bit more, maybe drive around a bit, but mostly I would just rent a house and relax on the beach. I'm not the kind of person that explores every little thing. 

2. Paris, France (as shown in first photo)

This one is a no-brainer, but I'm not visiting it because it's "the most romantic place in the world"- I want to eat the food! But instead of visiting in spring or summer like most people, I'd go in the fall, because there won't be as many tourists and the colors would be just gorgeous.

3. Tokyo, Japan (as shown in second photo)

I've always wanted to visit Tokyo- always. I've been watching Miyazaki movies since I was a baby, and in fact just got a bunch of Japanese toys & nik naks for Valentine's Day. This is my dream, and I will make it to Japan if I have to walk there never mind Japan is an island. 

4. London, England

This is my next stop after Paris, and I'll be going to all of these European places with my mum because a. She grew up in England and b. she loves the food there and I can't bring back enough for her to eat. Ah, London- home of Sherlock, my mother's memories, and tea time at four o'clock. 

5. Bora Bora (as shown in third photo)

This one is an underrated place with not as many tourists as Fiji and other tropical places like Hawaii and the Bahamas, but it's, like, ten times as amazing. There is a person that might be reading this right now that really wants to go to Fiji someday (with me probably) and will be screaming their head off that Fiji isn't on this list. Long story short, Bora Bora is tiny- only about a mile wide, and two miles long. 

6. Santorini, Greece

My mother's second favorite place? Greece. She LOVES Greek food. She could live off of it. Greece is so beautiful, with the colors and the streets and the beaches, I could just live there. Honestly, most places in Europe are beautiful.

7. Costa Rica

This has been on my family's vacation list for a while, and for years now my dad has been saying that we would go- but still, we never have. It's a very tropical place, though, with white sandy beaches and clear turquoise water. 

Those are the seven places that are all on my bucket list, and that I wish to visit someday- hopefully with friends.

xo Savannah

50 Things That Make Me Happy TAG

I've been seeing these posts floating around a lot lately, and they're really inspiring and just make me happy whenever I read them, so I decided to write one today since I have a lot of extra time on my hands- Happy Presidents Day! And thank you, George Washington, for making it so that I don't have classes today <3 b="">

1. Kitty paws
2. Latte art
3. Tropical places
4. Watching John Hues movies
5. Planting a garden
6. Big cups of black tea
7. Dark days, with lots of rain
8. Adopting a stray animal
9. Sleeping with my cat
10. Hearing my favorite song come on Spotify
11. Finding a new favorite app
12. Summer nights, out on the porch with a candle
13. Watching movies on the big screen
14. The smell of coffee and breakfast in the morning
15. Fuzzy, soft blankets on a cold day
16. Stephen King books
17. Seeing the city
18. The smell of lavender
19. Watching TV on a rainy day
20. Taking hikes early in the morning
21. Waking up on a rainy day, under the covers, all cozy
22. Buying new notebooks
23. Learning something new
24. Knowing that I helped someone today
25. Drawing with ink
26. Feeling beautiful
27. Laughing until my stomach hurts
28. Making someone else laugh really hard
29. Changing the wallpaper on my phone
30. Painting my nails
31. Shopping for new clothes
32. Eating caramel toffee scones
33. Drawing something, and then liking it
34. Shopping for fireworks in the summertime
35. Swimming on the hottest day of the year
36. Counting down the days until vacation
37. Eating something healthy
38. Going on adventures with your friends
39. Having a sweet tooth
40. Perfect comfy summer outfits
41. Shopping for things online
42. Getting packages in the mail
43. Changing into soft pajamas after a long day
44. Taking super relaxing, hot baths
45. Sunsets on vacation
46. Eating my favorite candy
47. Forest adventures
48. Making cheese sticks
49. Playing on the PS4
50. Curling my hair

I had so much fun writing this, and I can't wait to write another one in the future- it was so easy to come up with a bunch of things that just make me really happy. 

xo Savannah

Workspace of the Week: February 15

Friday DIY Roundup #52

Ah, another three day weekend- the highlights of my year. Do you even know how nice it is to wake up at 7:30 on a Monday, and just fall right back asleep because you know that no responsibilities await you out the door? Unfortunately, my English teacher has ruined this crucial, life changing, once-in-a-lifetime three-day weekend with homework. Can you even imagine? Happy Early Presidents Day!

1. Wood Bead Chandelier by A Beautiful Mess

2. 'Pretty in Pink' DIY Floral Candles (as shown in photo) by Hello Natural

3. DIY Modern Concrete Candle Holder by Even Yaru


4. Copper and Wood Side Tables by Treasures & Travels

5. DIY Heart Emoji Balloons by Studio DIY

6. Bucket Bag by The Lovely Drawer

7. DIY Ombre Desk Calendar by Homemade by Carmona

I just realized something- don't you think Obama wears a wig in his sleep so that the press doesn't take pictures of him at night? I know there's the secret service and stuff, but think about it- spiders with cameras. Just sayin. 

xo Savannah

Study Tips for Taking Better Notes This Semester

I don't know about you, but at the school I go to, we just got into a new semester- new classes, new homework. We're into the middle of the year now, so you're kind of used to everything, like taking notes during a video. We don't take notes during lectures or anything, just videos (which can be even harder sometimes). I've got a couple of tips for taking good notes, and then what to do with those notes (depending on the assignment). 

BEFORE~

-First, think about what you're going to be writing about and how much space it will take up. I HATE it when it's the middle of the video, and I run out of space on my paper, so I have to waste priceless seconds to get out a new sheet of paper, and then I miss something very important. So grab a couple of sheets of paper, and also use a pen instead of a pencil if you can, so that there's no worries about having to sharpen it if it breaks. (use a reliable pen!)

-Don't skip lines. Yes, it makes it look neat, but you're also wasting valuable space and this is pretty much why you're ending up using twice as much paper as you need. Fill the lines, save trees. 

-You know how right before a workout you do a bunch of stretches, to prepare? It's the same with taking notes. Your hands will surely get cramped up, so give them some mini stretches. 

-Give it a good title and the date, so that if someone asked what day you guys took notes, you can tell them. Plus, you probably have, like, a gazillion different notes in your locker so a title will help you out (don't just write "NOTES"). Do something like "Revolutionary War Vid Notes, Feb 11". 


AFTER~

-When you're all done and have multiple pages of notes all done and you're super proud of yourself, staple it. Don't just use a paperclip, their measly and weak, and will fall off and plus they'll just get lost or something. Staples are forever. 

-Put them someplace safe where you'll remember where they are, because the last thing you want to happen is to lose 5 pages of double sided notes which can't be replaced because you took the most notes out of the whole class. DON'T. LOSE. THEM. 

-Meet up with your friends afterwords, like on the weekend or something, for a study session. Compare notes and write down everything they have that you don't have. You can never have too much, and plus you could be helping someone else out. Discuss anything you don't understand. Study sessions can be super helpful, and you'll thank me afterwards. 

-*OPTIONAL* If you have very messy handwriting (like me), then it's gonna be even messier when you're writing down a million things at once at the speed of light, so grab some fresh paper and rewrite everything if it's something that someone else will be reading later. 

These should help you out a lot, and if not, then just remember- only 5 more months until all of this is over :)

xo Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Good Morning, and did you know that it's HUMP DAYYY! The week is moving by slowly, but there is no school this coming Monday, which means that a. I get a 3-day weekend, and b. I get a four day week! It makes my week so much better in so many ways. I know last week I said I might only write these every other week, but I love them and it felt like the right thing to do. 

1. Classic Whoopie Pies by Floating Kitchen

2. Spiced Oatmeal and Raspberry Scones by Warm Vanilla Sugar

3. Smoked Apple and Pepper Jack Turnovers by A Beautiful Mess

4. Simple Vanilla Souffle (as shown in photo) by Adorn

5. Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie by Sally's Baking Addiction

6. Sweet Heat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches by A Beautiful Mess

7. Chocolate Skillet Cake Ice Cream Sundae by Dust Jacket

8. English Toffee by Shugary Sweets

9. Peanut Butter Pie by Handle the Heat

10. Quick and Easy Homemade Ramen by A Beautiful Mess

I've been noticing lately that more often than not these have been containing a lot of sweets instead of savory things, so next time I'm gonna try to balance it out a little more for those people out there that don't really even have a sweet tooth (do they exist?).

xo Savannah

5 Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Him & Her

I know I just posted something exactly like this yesterday, but this one is actually going to be a little different. These are just a couple of ideas if you're stuck on what to do, and don't have the time for DIYs. All of these are perfect for him OR her, and none of them are fancy diamond rings or anything like that~

1. A candy gift basket. This one is awesome for that one person in your life that has a sweet tooth, and it's super simple, it only costs about $10-20 (depending on the candy you're getting and the size of the basket!). Just pick up a simple little basket from your local craft store, I assure you they're only, like, $2. Then pop on over to the grocery store and find every kind of candy that they like- Snickers, gummy bears, gummy worms, Red Hots, Dum Dums, etc. I would find some tissue paper or even pink/red Easter grass as a filling, and then you're done!

2. Have you and your partner been wanting to adopt (an animal..... not a baby), but just haven't really gotten around to it because you're both so busy? Well, this would be the time to do it. Go to your local shelter, or maybe even vet, because I got my cat at our local veterinarian's office after she was abused and soon abandoned as a kitten. We didn't pay a penny for her, and now I can't live without her! But if you're surprising them, I would pick up some food, dishes and toys (kitty litter optional?). 

3. A subscription to their favorite magazine would be awesome, especially if you like that magazine, too. For father's day last year, my mom got my dad a subscription to a building magazine, so it doesn't just have to be VOGUE or something like that; it works for him AND her. This is kind of like getting them a gift every month!

4. Get them a personalized gift basket. This one goes beyond the standard candy one, because it can have anything in it- their favorite cookies, their favorite soda, a magazine, maybe some bath salts (for her), a gift card perhaps, earbuds, etc. This can be as simple or as extravagant as you want- from gift cards to iPads, they will appreciate this because only you know what their favorites are. 

5. Finally, just be sweet and wake up a little early, and go out and get them coffee. Run to the local Starbucks, grab their favorite drinks & scones, then drop by the store for a couple of little things that they would like- pick up groceries maybe. Then, when they wake up, they'll be delighted to see that their significant other will have thought of them and gotten them their favorite coffee. Just sit and eat breakfast together. 

These are just a few ideas, and feel free to expand off of them and make Valentines Day 2016 the best one yet.

xo Savannah

8 DIY Valentines Day Gifts

Valentines day is a mere week away (this coming Sunday, a week after the Super Bowl), and in addition to (not instead of) the chocolate strawberries and the Costco giant teddy bears this year, how about a couple of DIYs, like cards? Or little sweet treats? There's lots here to choose from, because your partner (or best friend, ya know) could have a sweet tooth, or love a heartfelt card, or maybe it's just the thought that counts. 

1. Sprinkle Oreo Pops by Catch My Party

2. Heart Journal (as shown in first photo) by A Beautiful Mess


3. Star Wars Valentines Tic Tacs by The Idea Room

4. Valentines Day Scrabble Coasters by Bluei Style

5. His & Her Pillow Cases by A Beautiful Mess

6. DIY Heart Emoji Pillows by Life Ann Style


7. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate (as shown in second photo) by A Beautiful Mess

8. A Book Full of Memories by A Beautiful Mess

I wanted to save the book full of memories for the very last, because it's honestly the best gift you could ever give someone. I'll also be posting more Valentines Day- themed posts throughout the week, so stay tuned! 

xo Savannah

Workspace of the Week: February 7

Friday DIY Roundup #51

Yes, I'm posting this in the middle of the afternoon instead of 9 o'clock in the morning like I usually do- but that's just because I don't have classes today so I get to go hiking and drink some coffee and watch YouTube and do my nails and curl my hair and play on my phone all day because I never get to do that (on a Friday). Not to mention it's such a nice day for February- and in Oregon, that's something that deserves to be enjoyed. But anyway, happy Friday!!! <3 b="">

1. DIY Gold Toed Flats (as shown in photo) by Lovely Indeed

2. Gold Dipped Clay Heart Key Chain with Tassels by Squirrelly Minds

3. Printable Pizza Heart Gift Boxes by Make and Tell

4. Pegboard Words by Lovely Indeed

5. DIY Painted Horse Shoes by Sarah Hearts

6. Hanging Flower Heart DIY by A Beautiful Mess

7. Dresser with Removable Wallpaper by In Honor of Design

Oh, these are so wonderful! The gold toed flats look so amazing and easy to make, not to mention you could do so many different colors and make them all look great- yellow and white, black and white, pink and red (in honor of Valentines day coming up <3 b="" nbsp="">
xo Savannah

15 blog Post Ideas for Lazy Days

Last week I posted about how to be productive on lazy days, and also how to get the most out of your morning, so by now you should really know how to turn a seemingly calm and lazy day into a beautifully productive day. One problem with lazy days is that you can't even think of anything to write because your brain is turned off and you don't want to be bothered with turning it back on, so I'm providing a couple of ideas because I'm just that nice :)

-Write a post on how you got started blogging. What platform did you use, what topics did you focus on, and why did you start blogging? Readers love a good backstory.


-Roundup a couple of helpful links, with a common theme. For example- morning routines, or blogging tips, or SEO tips, or just recipes. 

-Share a behind-the-scenes look at where you work, whether it's a studio or an office, or just your couch. Show rough drafts and things in the process, and how the posts come to be. I LOVED it when Rhett and Link's crew started doing this, but it works for bloggers, too. 

-Make a list of all the little things in life that make you happy. This sounds kind of silly, but it'll be meaningful to your readers, and it's just gonna put everyone in a good mood. 

-Share a favorite recipe. Everyone loves a good apple pie, or maybe some homemade ice cream, or just the secret to a good coleslaw. 

-Share a day-in-the-life post! These are super fun to read, and all you have to do is write down what you did all day and post it (include photos please). 

-Write about the pros and cons of your blogging platform. I can't wait to do one of these for blogger, I love it a lot, so this should be fun. LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 

-Share what you have on your phone. I always want to know what apps people have, because downloading new apps is one of my favorite hobbies... 

-A day in the life of you is great, but a day in the life of your pet is even better- especially if you're writing from the pet's point of view. I'm sorry but I can't remember who, but a blogger did this and it was wonderful, I loved it so much. I must find it again!

-Roundup and highlight the stuff you can't blog without (e.g. apps, coffee, Google Calendar, specific websites, random tools). 


-Write some tips about something you're an expert at, like knitting, cooking, exercise, writing, painting, etc. 

-WORKOUT ROUTINE!!! I loved Alisha Marie's and Eva's workout routines on YouTube, they were fun to watch and they motivated me to get out more. 

-Your favorite YouTubers, of course. You know that joy that floods your body whenever you discover a new channel that is amazing and you can't wait to binge watch them? Well, share the happiness :)

-Explain the meaning behind your blog/business name. Some of them are straightforward, but others have a deep and hidden meaning waiting to be shared. Even if you've written about it before, write a new one for your new readers. 

-Just have someone else guest post for Pete's sake. You deserve a day off, and that's what guest posts are for- people who need to stop writing for one day. 

So there you go, a couple of posts for the days that your brain is turned off <3 b="" nbsp="">

xo Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Yay, another one of these! I want to try to do these every other Wednesday, it's just a really good day for this (I don't know why so don't ask), since every single week is too big of a commitment for me to remember to stick to... Also I really need to remember to schedule more posts, because I'm only ready up until April and it's already February- that means we're two months away from running out of stuff to write. 

1. Fudgy Oreo Brownies (as shown in photo) by 88 Food

2. Hazelnut Crepes by A Cookie Named Desire

3. Nut Milk Creamsicles with Boba by A Beautiful Mess

4. Orange Blossom Pancakes with Vanilla Honey Cream and Berry Compote by Jet and Indigo

5. Warm Coconut Nutmeg Pudding by Robot Lemonade

6. Baked Hazelnut Doughnuts with Coconut Frosting by Made by Girl

7. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sundaes by Faring Well

8. Lemon Poppy seed Doughnuts by A Happy Food Dance

9. Healthy Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Bars by Half Baked Harvest

10. Funfetti Cake Batter Popsicles by A Cozy Kitchen

I just now realized these are all sweet treats... But instead of going back and adding in some other recipes, I'll just leave it, and this will be a sweet week. Maybe I'm in the mood for brownies and popsicles and pie? 

xo Savannah

7 Fresh Salsa Recipes

I love salsa so much- but I hate tomatoes. You know? Like, some people don't really like avocados that much, but will kill for some guacamole (whoops, you didn't know guacamole was made out of avocados? Never mind.........). Although sweet salsa is pleasing and different, traditional hot salsa is wonderful and I just love spicy things. Green salsa is one of my favorites, but sometimes it all comes down to the chip- something not too thick and crunchy, but kind of greasy, like Chevys chips. I loved Chevys chips, they were perfect, and made me want to go back for more. Now I want Mexican food.......

1. 5-Minute Restaurant Style Salsa by The Chunky Chef

2. Rainbow Salsa (as shown in photo) by Gimme Some Oven


3. The Best Ever Roasted Salsa by Yummy Healthy Easy

4. Super Easy Salsa Verde by Chef Savvy

5. Black Bean and Corn Salsa by She Wears Many Hats

6. Fresh Salsa (as shown in photo) by Lulu the Baker 

7. Chipotle Pico De Gallo Salsa Recipe by Lexie's Kitchen and Living

These all sound amazing, especially the black bean & corn salsa, black beans do wonders to good salsa! Just don't forget cilantro & fresh jalepenos, if you're making restaurant style (my favorite). 

xo Savannah

12 ABM DIYs That I Love

A Beautiful Mess blog is the DIY Kingdom- they have everything you could ever ask for, and are some of the most successful bloggers on the interwebs. I love everything they have to offer, so I thought I would share my favorite crafts since they're so amazing and deserve some recognition. (by the way- ABM = A Beautiful Mess) Visit their blog here. Enjoy~

1. Woven Pillow DIY

2. Watercolor Phrase Art DIY

3. How to Marble with Shaving Cream and Ink DIY

4. Pom Pom Wall Hanging DIY

5. DIY Faux Stained Glass Tutorial

6. Easy Rope Coaster DIY

7. How to Make a Tied Crop Top Out of Any Button Up Top

8. Make Your Own Hand Stamped Necklace 

9. Leather Stamped Tags DIY

10. Make Your Own Eye Mask

11. Frosted Phrase Vase DIY

12. Hand Stamped Clementine Wall DIY

I've always loved their beautiful, vintage-looking summery clementine wall and I'm so sad that they're moving because this means that this beautiful wall will be passed on, and they might paint over that hard work. Definitely check it out if you haven't seen it before!

xo Savannah