My New Years Resolutions for 2016

2016 is just around the corner! Just think- 9 hours from now, it's be a whole new year, and 2015 will merely be a thing of the past. I can't wait to have a new start and finally celebrate! I can remember last New Years Eve just like it was yesterday, every moment of it. The freezing temperatures as we stood outside on the lawn, barefoot with puffy coats and sparklers, counting down until the new year was upon us, and then screaming at the top of our lungs as we lit our sparklers and took our first deep breath of 2015 air. Here are my resolutions for 2016, and I'm positive I'll be able to accomplish them this year. 

-Write 3 times a week. 
-Blog every day. 
-Do an exercise routine 2-3 times a week.
-Brush teeth more often.
-Drink more water. 
-Try going to sleep earlier. 
-Walk/hike more often.  
-Clean out inbox (!)
-Get a 30+ day streak on Duolingo.

-Clean and organize more .
-Advertise on Pinterest + Facebook more often.
-Take some time for myself and just listen to music and relax.

Those are my 2016 New Years Resolutions, and I want to finish at least 2/3 of them because I feel like I don't complete what I set out to complete enough. Happy New Years Eve, I hope you have a great night and I'll see you NEXT YEAR! 

xx Savannah

DIY New Years Eve Party Decor & Treats

So when did people start calling New Years Eve "NYE"? Because every time I see/hear that all I can think of is him.. BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY! Anyone else? Just me? Okay. Most people like to have a nice little party on New Years Eve to celebrate the new year, and maybe if you're hosting one this year I thought you'd like some ideas. But first, just think about how in two days, it'll be 2016 and you'll just be thinking about how 2015 was the past. Let's leave some trends in 2015- for example, the thought that sitting in bed and watching Netflix is trendy and cool. I'm like, "Nope! Imma work out instead..".


PARTY DECOR 

-DIY Sparkly NYE Photo Backdrop (as shown in photo) by Sad to Happy Project

-Sparkly New Years Eve Backdrop by Project Nursery

-Ball Drop Cupcake Toppers by Oleander and Palm

-Glitter Dipped Cups by Evite Ideas

-DIY Moon Shaped Pinata by Oh Happy Day!

TREATS

-Champagne Cake Balls by My Recipe Magic

-New Years Crescent Dippers by Pillsburys

-Sparkly Oreo Cookie Balls by Kenarry

-Party In a Glass Parfait by The Cozy Apron

-Coconut Champagne Cupcakes by Living Better Together

Combine these awesome ideas to make the best New Years Party EVER! I can't wait for tomorrow~

xx Savannah

My Favorite Blogging Resources and Apps

Blogging can be pretty hard at times. Yeah, it's not just people sitting on their couch in their PJs with a laptop in front of them writing whatever comes to mind- we need the little things to help us out, and not everyone knows what those things are. Note: this isn't a complete post, this isn't every single blogging resource and app out there- it's simply my personal list that I've chosen to share with you today :)

APPS 

-Evernote is SUPER helpful- it's not your average note-taking app, because you can add photos and make sketches and checklists and texts and chat with other people- I'm in love with it, it's the ultimate To-Do list app. I would highly recommend it. 

-For scheduling posts, instead of physically writing things down like I used to, I just use the default Google Calendar that came with my phone because it's easy to use and I like the system of it, plus it's free. 

-Layout is a free photo collage app that I like a lot better than most photo collage apps (I don't know why so don't ask). It just has a really clean design, has different layouts, you can use lots of photos, and though I don't use it often it's quite useful.

-Pinterest has got to be one of my top favorite blogging resources in the form of an app- I've been using it to help me blog for years now, and it's honestly one of the most helpful blogging apps out there.

-Bloglovin' allows me to read all of my favorite blogs in one feed, which helps me out a lot because I get tons of inspiration from other blogs & bloggers. 


RESOURCES

-Picmonkey is what I use to edit all of the photos I use on this blog. If I need to add text to a photo, then I use Picmonkey to do that. It has a lot to offer with the free version, but the Royal one would help if you want a more professional look because there are so much more options. 

-Pexels is my all time favorite stock photo site for a lot of reasons, mainly because their photos are beautiful and have no watermark, and they update it with 10 photos every day. Plus, there's a huge library of photos with variety so you can use them for everything. Oh, and did I mention it's free?

-Pinterest obviously has to be on here because I don't think this blog would be where it is today without the help of Pinterest. If you've got a blog, Pinterest is gonna help you A LOT. 

-I feel like I should put Spotify on here even though it's for music- I just think listening to music while I write helps me focus a whole lot more and plus I can't go a day without listening to it~

That's all I have to share with you right now, I'm sure there's more but I just can't think of it right now. Have a great week!

xx Savannah

App Review: Polyvore

So I've never done an app review before, but I thought it looked really fun to do and it's great for a blog to have variety, so I'm giving it a try and if I like it a may do a few more of these :) The app I'm going to review today is Polyvore, a fashion app that I've been really enjoying for a couple of months- it's more of a girl app, and no, it doesn't cost money, and I do not know if it is available to the Google Play Store seeing as I purchased it on iOS.

WHEN I GOT IT + HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT 


I downloaded Polyvore about 2 months ago back in October at the peak of Autumn, and I found out about it when I was watching a Fall-themed video by my favorite YouTuber, MyLifeAsEva, and she mentioned Polyvore. It sounded interesting and I thought I'd like it, so I downloaded it soon after and was instantly addicted! I'm telling you, this is the most addicting of apps and you won't be able to put it down the first week. 

PROS 

-It's completely free to download & use
-You can make sets customized to your style 
-There are TONS of different items on the app to heart & use in sets 
-They show the prices of the items right on the app, in case you're thinking of buying something
-You can follow other people on the app, which is cool
-It has a sleek design which I really like, ugly apps aren't fun to use
-It doesn't really ever crash, that I know of 
-There aren't any ads that I've noticed...
-There is cosmetics, and a lot of it, which you can heart and add to your sets!

CONS 

-You need an internet connection to use it, which I don't always have 
-There are also home decor items on the app, but I only like the fashion items, the home items kind of get in the way almost?
-I can't even really think of any more cons that's how good this app is. 

This is a really great app and I would highly recommend it, I know it is available on iOS but I'm not sure about Android? I want to do another app review soon!

xx Savannah 

Workspace of the Week: December 27

Sorry for the Break!

Sorry for the small break, I was just taking a little hiatus to enjoy the days of Christmas with my family and it's hard to keep up with the blog. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I'll be back to blogging by tomorrow (hopefully!). See you then :)

7 Last Minute DIY Gift Ideas

Christmas Eve, the day before the most wonderful day of year, is the tomorrow- making today the day before the day before the most wonderful day of year- so MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVE! Right now, you're probably panicking about last minute gifts, and maybe there are a few people you've missed (unless you're super organized and amazing *high five*), so I thought I'd put together some DIY last minute gifts for the last minute person you are. 

1. Easy DIY Soy Candles + Printable Labels by Happiness is Homemade

2. Whipped Gingerbread Sugar Scrub by Living Better Together

3. Mason Jar Cookie Kits by Kollabora


4. Pom Pom Trim Scarf (as shown in first photo) by Carry On Carry On

5. Easy Two Hour Knit Scarf (as shown in second photo) by Kollabora


6. Peppermint Sugar Scrub  by Unskinny Boppy

7. Scrapbook Tile Coasters by The Cottage Mama

These all look amazing, especially the peppermint sugar scrub- because who doesn't love the festive aroma of candy canes no matter the time of year? 

xx Savannah

15 Holiday Sides for the Most Festive Time of Year

Happy 3 days until Christmas! I can't wait for Christmas Eve, because we'll be having dinner at our house and maybe opening presents and probably even watching A Christmas Story- AKA one of my favorite Christmas movies of all time, besides Elf (which we watched last night). And one of the best parts of the holidays, besides the movies and the family, is the food! I love honey glazed ham with brown sugar, and those warm, to-die-for rolls, and mmmmmm the pecan pie... Since the food is one of the best parts, I thought I'd find some of the best holiday recipes~

1. Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon by A Family Feast

2. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes by Damn Delicious


3. Vegan Green Chili Mac n Cheese (as shown in first photo) by Minimalist Baker

4. Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes by Recipes That Crock

5. Slow Cooker Pecan Pie by Rachael Ray Show

6. Roasted Green Beans with Vinegary Dill Sauce (as shown in photo) by Our Four Forks

7. Hummus Mashed Potatoes by Gimme Some Oven

8. Slow Cooker Apple Crumble by How Sweet Eats

9. Roasted Brussel Sprouts by Garnish with Lemon

10. Pumpkin Cobbler by The Gunny Sack

11. Slow Cooker Kale and Ham Hocks by Autumn Makes and Does

12. Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts and Bread Stuffing with Apples by Food 52

13. Triple Herb Overnight Dinner Rolls by Recreating Happiness

14. Slow Cooker Rosemary Butternut Squash by Fresh Food Perspectives

15. Crispy Brown Butter Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic Caramelized Mushrooms and Goat Cheese by Half Baked Harvest

Oh boy, that last one was a mouthful- literally! I decided to include a couple of desserts in here because every great meal deserves a great dessert to finish it. Mmmmm, now my mouth is watering!

xx Savannah

10 DIY Bath Bombs for Christmas Gifts

4 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS, GUYS! And Christmas Eve is the day after tomorrow! Do you realize what this means? This means that I'm a nerd and I calculated that there is only 96 hours until opening presents on Christmas morning, assuming we'll be doing that at approximately 10:00am but I wouldn't count on that because the entire rest of my family loves to sleep in really late. And if you're making/buying presents last minute this year, then I thoguht that DIY bath bombs would make a great girly gift. 

1. DIY Fizzy Cupcake Bath Bombs by Made From Pinterest

2. Rose Milk Bath Bombs by A Pumpkin and a Princess

3. Midas Touch Bath Bomb DIY by Soap Queen

4. Homemade Soothing Oatmeal Bath Bomb by My Frugal Adventures

5. DIY Lush-Inspired Bath Bomb Recipe (as shown in photo) by The Idle Wife

6. Make Your Own Lavender Bath Bombs by Happy Mothering

7. Green Tea Bath Bombs by The Casual Craftlete

8. Big Orange Crush Bath Bombs by Blommi

9. DIY Candy Cane Bath Bombs by A Mom's Take

10. DIY Lemon Bath Bombs by A Pumpkin and a Princess

These are all super amazing, and I've got a BONUS TIP: If you don't know what to get someone this year, ask them to guess three things that you may have gotten them and BOOM! Three things you could get them for Christmas this year. 

xx Savannah

My Spotify Christmas Playlist

Workspace of the Week: December 20

Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

Friday DIY Roundup #45

Hey guys, Happy Friday! Only 7 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! One week from this moment (168 hours) I will be sitting under our Christmas tree, holding presents and wearing footie pajamas, and relishing in the festivity of Christmas morning with the rest of my family. But unfortunately, on that morning I WILL NOT be writing a DIY roundup because I believe I deserve a day off :) Now on to the crafts, which I have been waiting to share with you all week. 

1. DIY Holiday Pom Pom Garland by Minted 

2. DIY Clay Ornaments and Washi Tape (as shown in photo) by Mahalolena


3. Giant Paper Snowflakes by Oh Happy Day

4. DIY Faux Ceramic Ring Cones by Almost Makes Perfect

5. Emoji Themed Gift Wrap by Studio DIY

6. Flamingo Wall Hooks by Aww, Sam

7. Triangle Cement Air Plant Holder by I Spy DIY

These all look so cute, especially the emoji gift wrap, because even though it's not holiday themed it would be perfect for Christmas gifts, or even just all year round. I hope you have a great weekend!

xx Savannah

25 Things to Do Over Christmas Break

Ah, Christmas break- the best of all breaks (in my opinion). When you're in school, you fantasize about what you'll do, and what it will be like, and how much fun you'll have. But in reality, in the days leading up until Christmas, the most fun you have is getting to see other peoples presents when you wrap them. Or is that just me, and everyone else gets loads of fun? Either way, I made a list of fun things you should do this Winter break when you're bored- which is always because without school what are you gonna do besides sleep in until one in the afternoon?

1. Learn how to knit! Just buy some needles and yarn and let YouTube do the rest. 

2. Snuggle up by the fire wearing fuzzy socks. 

3. Don't go the usual route this year with wrapping and really get fun with it- ribbon, brown paper, glitter, metallic Sharpies, the possibilities are endless. 

4. Bake Christmas cookies, of course! And make, like, four dozen so you can gift them to people on Christmas. 

5. Go hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. I know most people get them right after Thanksgiving, but we don't- we wait until the absolute last minute.

6. Make some DIY ornaments for that tree of yours! (I just posted a ton on Monday)

7. Decorate that tree like it's the first Christmas! (by that I mean, go all out)

8. Decorate your room a little, too, just to be extra festive (flannel blankets, string lights, coffee filter snowflakes?)

9. Send out Christmas cards! You can order them online OR even get crafty and make them yourself. 

10. Take someone special out to Starbucks (or your best friend, ya know) and relish in all of the holiday flavors.

11. Adopt a kitten/puppy! I know it isn't adoption month but still... Every month should be adoption month, since they deserve a good Christmas in a nice home instead of the shelter. 

12. Go online shopping this year instead of the dreaded trek through alllllll of the stores. BONUS- get Amazon Prime and RULE THE HOLIDAYS!


13. Paint your nails with festive colors for the most festive day of the year- this year, I'm going with a dark forest green and on some nails a light green fuzzy textured polish that I got last year. My nails will look like sweaters!

14. Curl up under the blankets and get real cozy while you watch Netflix- BONUS: make a fort!!

15. Create a Spotify playlist exclusively for the holidays, to make you feel extra festive. I'll be sharing mine ASAP!


16. Read a good book! Recently I've been reading the Mazerunner series by James Dashner and I can honestly say it's really good and I would highly recommend it (I love post-apocalyptic books like that). 

17. Take a hot, soothing bath. Winter time is prime bath time for me, and there's nothing better than a warm bubbly bath at the end of a long, cold day. It's a great day to wind down, especially with a cup of tea. 

18. Read a couple of new blogs! There are new blogs with great blogs popping up everywhere, and there's nothing better than curling up with some hot cocoa, Christmas music, and a good blog. 

19. Do some cooking with new recipes. Pinterest is an amazing source for new recipes, and what better time to try them out than winter break, when you have some time off? You can even test them out at a little holiday party, too. 

20. Make a gingerbread house!! This year, my sister and I made a gingerbread train, which turned out cuter than expected. You can do this homemade, by baking everything and buying the candy yourself, or buy a boxed set- either is fine :)

21. Watch Christmas movies, including my top two personal favorites, Elf (with Will Ferrell) and the class Christmas Story!! JUST DON'T SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT! ;) Bonus points for hot cocoa/sleepy time tea. 

22. Wear cozy footie pajamas, like you used to when you were younger! Every year on Christmas Eve, I go to bed in some really soft footie pajamas, and then on Christmas morning, I creep down the stairs, staring down at the tree and newly placed presents, and I feel just like a four year old again. 

23. Donate to charity- this is by far one of the best things on the list, because tis the season of giving and so what better time to give to charity? If you don't have the money, then maybe just donate a few items, or new toys to Toys for Tots. 

24. Clean out your closet. You might think that this has nothing to do with Christmas, but it kind of does- by donating some old clothes you don't wear anymore, they could go to someone who needs them, and plus you might be getting new clothes for Christmas so you'd better make some room!

25. Relax with family and overall have a really good time. These precious two weeks only come once a year, so you should try to make the best of it- I know I will!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas break, and maybe you'll look back at this list when you're bored- because you'd better remember me this holiday season ;)

xx Savannah

15 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Happy 9 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! (and 8 until Christmas Eve, if you didn't know) I thought I would add to the Christmas gift-giving spirit with yet another post with some DIY gifts, since this blog is all about crafts and DIYing, and most kids only look forward to Christmas for the presents (that's like 99.999999% of all kids). But if you'd rather go the handmade route this year, then here are 15 DIY gifts guaranteed to delight.

1. DIY Fort Kit for Kids & Adults by Cinnaberry Suite

2. Knitted Soap Socks by Ravelry

3. Make Your Own Sweater Mittens by Creme De La Craft

4. Family Recipe Etched Cutting Board by Nut Field Genealogy 

5. A Basket of Indoor Snowballs (as shown in first photo) by Spoonful

6. Hershey's Kiss Shaped Rice Krispies by Home Stories A to Z

7. Package of Embellished Oreos (as shown in second photo) by So Creative

8. On the Go Reading Pillow by Polka Dot Chair

9. Starbucks Latte Soap by Buzzfeed

10. Cupcake in a Jar by Nellie Bellie

11. Homemade Bubble Bath by Eat Drink Chic

12. Lip Balm Lockets by Radical Possibility

13. DIY Watercolor Portraits by Grow Creative

14. Tube Bead Necklace by The Lovely Drawer

15. Their Name in Pom Poms by Bespoke Bride

These all look amazing, especially the indoor snowballs, because they would be fun in warmer climates (because they can't have real snow...). And I am just in LOVE with the on the go reading pillow! It would be amazing for younger kids just learning to read, or maybe older kids, too (I know I would love it!!!!). Or adults! GREAT FOR ALL AGES! 

xx Savannah

7 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes

Happy Tuesday, and happy 10 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! Everyone knows that once the holidays roll around, it's time to get out the sugar and the flour (and the molasses, in my case) and get baking! Instead of making gingerbread cookies, my mom makes yummy molasses cookies, which taste way better than ginger bread cookies and have a chewier texture, while still looking good enough to make a gingerbread man out of. Unfortunately, I won't be sharing that recipe today (sorry, it's a secret recipe ;) ) But here are seven almost-as-delicious yummy Christmas cookie recipes for you to cherish~

1. Three Ingredient Buttery Shortbread Cookies by Chew Out Loud

2. Eggnog Snickerdoodles by Amy's Healthy Baking

3. Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies by Cooking Classy


4. German Chocolate Cake Cookies by The Gracious Wife

5. Salted Caramel Turtle Thumbprint Cookies (as shown in photo) by Cooking Classy

6. Cranberry Orange Cookies by Your Homebased Mom

7. Hot Chocolate Cookies by Love From the Oven

These all sound so amazing, I wish I could just grab them right off of my computer screen... Even though I'm really in the mood right now, we probably won't be baking any cookies until next week at least. But don't forget to check out our Facebook page and follow Rain on a Metal Roof Blog on Pinterest! What is your favorite kind of Christmas cookie? 

xx Savannah

10 DIY Christmas Ornaments

Hey guys, only 11 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! Even if you aren't religious and don't celebrate Christmas, the holidays are surely the most joyful time of year. The carols, the smells, the Starbucks drinks, the movies, the colors.... It just really sets the mood and I'm proud to say that this is my favorite time of year and Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I thought I would set the mood with a couple of cute and easy crafts, and what better than some Christmas tree ornaments? 


1. DIY Personalized Christmas Ornaments (as shown in photo) by Pizzazzerie

2. Jingle Bells Christmas Ornament by Whipperberry

3. Hot Chocolate Recycled Ornaments by Mod Podge Rocks

4. DIY: Snow Globe Ornament by No Biggie

5. Felt Gingerbread House Ornament by Cutesy Crafts

6. Pen and Ink Wood Slice Ornaments by 100 Directions

7. Pom Poms + Pine Cones Easy Ornaments by One Little Project

8. "Chalk" Embroidery Mini Hoop Ornaments by Sugar Bee Crafts

9. Glittered Clothespin Snowflakes by Eighteen 25

10. DIY Twig and Wire Christmas Ornaments by Make It and Love It

These are all adorable, and I definitely want to try the twig and wire one because it just looks so rustic! These are all really easy and I'm sure they would be great for all ages in case you want to have an ornament-making party with some friends (some crafts, some hot cocoa, super cozy!). Don't forget to like the Rain on a Metal Roof Facebook page and follow Rain on a Metal Roof Blog on Pinterest- have a warm night!

xx Savannah

Sorry!

Sorry for the weekend delay, I was in Seattle! :)

8 Cozy Slow Cooker Recipes for This Winter

Tis the season, the season of slow cookers! I love meals made with slow cookers, minus the prep time.... It takes soooo long..... I have to sit in the kitchen with the glorious smell of roast beast in the oven wafting towards me, while my mum checks it every 15 minutes just to tell me it's still not done. But I wait and wait, and finally it's worth it, to sit down with my family and devour this beast that we have roasted (it's actually just cow but don't tell anybody). It's delicious, and I've got 8 yummy slow cooker recipes for you to try out this winter, because they have literally been BLOWING UP my Pinterest feed!!

1. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies (as shown in photo) by Damn Delicious

2. Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak by Spend with Pennies

3. Slow Cooker Orange Chicken by The Recipe Critic

4. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes by Damn Delicious

5. Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers by The Recipe Critic

6. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken by Gimme Some Oven

7. Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples, Carrots and Rosemary by Everyday Good Thinking

8. Slow Cooker Beef and Cheese Pasta by The Cooking Jar

Don't these all sound amazing?? Just the sound of orange chicken is enough to make my stomach growl- hungry yet? 

xx Savannah

7 Awesome Study Tips

Hey guys! It's that time of the year again, the time when all students brains spontaneously implode as an abundance of schoolwork threatens their lives, and they can't do one thing about it (such as scream bloody murder at the top of their lungs) because Christmas is coming and we have to behave no matter what because presents. You get me? Yeah? That's why I wrote this post, because I presumed that most people just don't even care about studying like they used to, three months ago at the beginning of school. I've got a couple of tips then~

1. Get enough sleep- just do it. If you don't get enough sleep you aren't going to be able to focus on the content that you're studying and all you'll be able to think about is sleeping and going to bed because you're so tired. You'll also be tired in class! Don't stay up later to review the content one more time, just go to bed so that you can focus the next day.

2. If you can't sleep before a big test or exams or whatever (NOT if you're sleeping fine, just if you can't sleep anyway) then go over the content you'll be taking a test on the next day. Read over your notes, that kind of stuff. You'll fall asleep because you're so bored and even dream about the stuff you just read, allowing for you to remember it better the next day. 

3. Try to have a study group with some friends, or just some really smart people you know, and you can learn this stuff and go over things every day for a couple of days/weeks, and then go over it once more the morning of. Doing it with some god friends will help you not get very stressed out, and you probably won't be afraid of asking them for extra help. 

4. Have study time scheduled into your days. If you make other plans, like watching a movie or going to a game or hanging out with friends, make sure you'll have enough time to study for a certain amount of time when you get home. You might not have to cancel plans altogether, but you will have to cut them short... One night out at the movies with friends isn't something you'll remember, but graduating college/high school is something you will remember. 

5. Turn off distractions! You might be one of those people who is studying online or using their laptop as they study, well, in this case, SOCIAL MEDIA IS EVILLLL. It's going to distract you and you won't get any work done. The same goes for your phone- turn off notifications and put it on the complete other side of the room (unless you're using it to study). Distractions are your worst enemy, let me tell you, just a few minutes on Twitter can turn into hours of not being productive. 

6. Take a couple of breaks here and there. Not long ones, just five minutes for every hour- for example, if you studied for four hours, a twenty minute break would be good. Or you can bump it up to ten minutes per hour, whatever you think feels right- but do take a break. You might think that studying for hours and hours without breaks is productive and good, but it's really not. It's bad for you. Take a break here and there, get something to eat, watch a couple of YouTube videos, relax.

7. Listen to soothing music as you work. Not loud, and not something you're going to stop working and sing along and dance to.... Just quit, relaxing music to soothe your mind and help you to not get so stressed out. 

I really hope these helped you out a lot because I know how stressful this time of year can be with the holidays and everything. Study hard, play hard!

xx Savannah

15 Yummy Infused Water Ideas

Earlier this Fall/Summer, I came across a Buzzfeed post all about infused water- and they all looked so delicious, and so beautiful! Since I have a Sodastream, I thought making infused water would be really fun and easy since it would be carbonated, all we had to do was buy a bunch of stuff to put in it. I have yet to do that (waiting for next summer), but here are some of my ideas~


-Lime, strawberry, mint and cucumber, like in the photo


-Cucumber and raspberry <3 b="">

-Raspberry and mint

-Watermelon and mint

-Lime and orange

-Lemon and raspberry

-Lemon and strawberry

-Rosemary and grapefruit

-Blueberry and lavender

-Blueberry and orange

-Cantaloupe with honey and mint

-Lemon, lime, strawberry and honey

-Raspberry and watermelon

-Lemon, cucumber and honey

-Mango and lime

I made all of these combinations up based on a couple of yummy flavors, and I just thought that they would all go good together- the honey will make it so much sweeter, which is great for me because I don't just have one sweet tooth, all of my teeth are sweet!!!! <3 b="">

xx Savannah

6 Best Planners for 2016

Hey, guys! 2016 is on its way here and it's just speeding on over here, and it's gonna be the new year before you know it. I'm a bit crazy- I love planners, and stationary, and office supplies... All of it. So if you're like me and might need a new planner for 2016, in addition to a plain old calendar, then I've picked out some of the best ones out there- all for you guys. 


1. Kikki K (as shown in photo #1)

This one is an essential, you can't really go wrong with Kikki K, and they're planner are just perfect for everything. I'm right handed, so I don't mind that it's spiral bound; in fact, I like it even more. Cost: $44.95

2. Erin Condren Life Planner

Okay, this one is the business. Now we're gettin real. Erin Condren planners are for those people who are truly passionate about their planning, as these are about the best thing you can get. Erin Condren pretty much just ruled out the rest of the competition. Cost: $50.00

3. Typo Undated Weekly Planner

This one is great for a lot of things, like maybe planning out blog posts- and the amazing thing about it is that it doesn't even have any dates on it. Because of this, you could start it now, or March, or skip months, or do whatever you want. It's cheaper than most, so you're just investing in convenience, pretty much. It'll work for years and years because you can ski months here and there and still be able to use it next time. Cost: $19.99

4. The Daily Dream Creator (as shown in photo #2)

If you're all about dreams and astrology and making things happen, then this planner is for you! It's got little places and spaces for brainstorming and your astrology dates and stuff. My mum would like this.... Cost: $44.95


5. Emily Ley


Again, this one is spiral bound, something I kind of like in a planner- I just don't mind it, seeing as I'm right handed. These ones sell out pretty fast, but they're gorgeous, despite that they're a little on the pricier side. I'd definitely go this route. On a chart, I'd say they're right below Erin Condren planners. Cost: $58.00

6. Collective 2016 Diary (as shown in photo #3) 

This one comes out the second least expensive, but it's still pretty nice. Collective Diaries are from Australia, unfortunately, so they won't get to the U.S. on time for Christmas but they're still gonna make a nice New Year's gift. Cost: $22.27

These are all so gorgeous and anyone who owns one is likely to have a great year, not to mention one filled with "Hey, where did you get that diary?" if you have the Erin Condren. 

xx Savannah

Workspace of the Week: December 6

Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

Friday DIY Roundup #44

Happy Friday, guys! I'm just ecstatic about the weather right now, it's been raining for, like, 3 days straight and I love it. I love the sound it makes pounding down on a metal roof, and the way it get's dark out at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and how you just feel so cozy when you're inside- no matter what. If only my cat would stop running up and throwing herself against the door to get inside.... But luckily, if you don't like the gloomy weather (wherever you are) then here are seven DIYs to keep you happy because I care about everyone- tis the season...

1. DIY Gemstone Soaps (as shown in photo) by Honestly WTF

2. Stencil Windows with Acrylic Paint by Design Inspiration

3. How to Make Herbal Bath Teas by Free People Blog

4. Terra Cotta Planter DIY by Design Love Fest

5. Pink Culinary Umbrellas by Studio DIY

6. DIY Constellation Table Runner by Design Sponge

7. Gold Pretzel Marquee Light by Aww, Sam

These all look so fun and pretty, especially the constellation table runner- great for all occasions, especially in the winter time, but would also look very nice in the summer time!

xx Savannah

FREE Inspirational Desktop Background!

Hey, guys! A couple of months ago I was watching one of my favorite YouTubers, MyLifeAsEva, and she actually inspired me to make this. It was her "Make 2015 YOUR Year" video, and she was talking about how you could make a really pretty and trendy desktop background for yourself just by saving a few inspirational photos and then going on PicMonkey and making it into a DIY background for your desktop/laptop/iPhone/etc. I had a lot of fun saving cool pictures I found on Pinterest, and then finally putting them into one big collage. You can do this, too, if you don't like what I put together! You can download this and save it as a background, and if anyone compliments it, just give me credit ;)

25 Blog Post Ideas to Keep You Inspired

This is the time of year when school starts to get really hectic, and the holidays are here so everyone is super stressed out- and all of this might mean that you could get behind on your blogging, but that's okay. Some people don't realize that if you take a little blogging vacation and miss a few posts, then it's not the end of the world, and you don't really have to apologize for it, either. But if you're missing posts because you can't think of any, then here are a couple to keep you inspired. 

1. Favorite Instagramers 

2. Study tips 

3. Favorite blogs 

4. Favorite apps 

5. Easy DIYs from Pinterest

6. How to eat healthy on a budget

7. 30-day challenge (art, photography, journaling, etc.)

8. A day in the life of me

9. Friday favorites 

10. Etsy favorites 

11. Product review 

12. My top 10 beauty products 

13. My skin routine 

14. Favorite YouTubers

15. Favorite recipes 

16. Weeknight dinner ideas

17. Holiday tag 

18. 10 things you don't know about me 

19. My morning routine 

20. My nightly routine 

21. My holiday playlist

22. Gift ideas

23. DIY cocktails 

24. Most popular blog posts from the past 

25. How I keep my workspace organized

I hope these helped you out at least a little bit, and if it did, then you've got (almost) a full month of blog posts all planned out, resulting in you having to do NOTHING! :) 

xx Savannah

6 Awesome Ikea Hacks

Happy Wednesday, readers! I'm currently LOVING the weather where I live, it's just to die for- for some people, I guess. In the mornings, it's super foggy and dark and sometimes kind of rainy, and then it mellows out towards mid-morning and noon, but at around 3 o'clock it the best- it's dark in the middle of the day, cold, and totally straight out raining. I love this. In fact, my writing teacher recently commented on how someone in something I was writing could be actually excited to go back to a cold and rainy climate after visiting someplace tropical, like Mexico. But, yeah, that's just me. 

1. Vittsjo Bar Cart DIY by Style Me Pretty

2. Add a Pretty Touch to a Lack Table (as shown in photo) by Style Me Pretty


3. Linnamon Desk of Your Dreams by Just Bella Blog

4. Tarva Glam Dresser by Smitten Studio Online

5. Alseda Stool into a Cozy Perch by Skonahem Blogg

6. Green Key Designed Malm Dresser by Amanda Carol Interiors

That's all for today- but aren't these awesome?? They're so gorgeous and I'm not surprised, because Ikea makes amazing furniture to start with. Inspired yet? 

xx Savannah

15 Delicious Breakfast Recipes

Hey guys, happy December first! I always love the beginning of a month because it means that I can write out a set of goals, and then I try to accomplish them by the end of the month, and it's pretty fun. And December should be especially fun because we have Christmas this month! I also like to make a list of all of my family and friends that I'm getting gifts for, and what I think I should give the. It helps me plan everything out and look at things at a glance, instead of just going shopping and trying to remember a bunch of people, and maybe forgetting someone because you're so stressed out, and then not even knowing what to get anyone. But even if you are going to do that, try to have a good breakfast so that your day has a better start!

1. Breakfast Quesadillas by Little Dairy on the Prairie

2. Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Bacon by The Chunky Chef

3. Ham and Cheese Spinach Puffs (as shown in photo) by Eatwell 101

4. Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes by The View From the Great Island

5. Trail Side Treat Baked Oatmeal by The 36th Avenue

6. Blueberry Pancake Bites by The Cincy Shopper

7. German Scones with Cinnamon Honey Butter by Taste and Tell

8. Scottish Pancakes by Diethood

9. Coffee Cake Muffins by Damn Delicious

10. Crustless Mini Quiches by Michelle Smith RD Secrets

11. Hashbrown Spinach and Tomato Pie by Diethood

12. Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes (as shown in photo) by Just a Taste

13. Breakfast Enchilada Bake by Lovely Little Kitchen

14. Blueberry Croissant Tart by The Girl Who Ate Everything

15. Bell Pepper Egg-In-A-Hole by Natasha's Kitchen

Thanks to these delicious breakfast ideas, you should have a better start to your day this holiday season. Oh, and Happy December First!

xx Savannah