Random facts about me

Just about everyone on Facebook are playing the random facts game.  When someone list random facts about themselves, you like the status and they in return inbox you a number.  You then make a status (the number they sent you) of random facts about yourself.

I though instead of listing the facts on FB, I'll just do it on my blog for my readers. 

• My initials (before marriage) spell math

•  I'm addicted to YouTube and Pinterest.  I can literally sit on the computer all day watching YT tutorials and pinning items. 

• I used to drink 3 or more cokes a day but stopped this year. 

•  I am NOT domestic 

• I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters

•  Two of my brothers, two of my sisters and I have 3 kids a piece

• I am a snack queen

•  I love documentaries on Mobsters and African-American history

• I have been researching my family tree for years 

• I am cheap, like really cheap

•  I'm not really into fashion, I never follow trends

•  I don't know how to apply makeup. I'm a lipstick and eyeliner type of girl

•  I don't feel like an adult

•  Mexican is my favorite type of food

•  I like to eat ice cream when it is cold outside

•  I want to advance in my career but I don't want to manage anyone

•  I am a huge procrastinator 

Puzzl'd

This wonderful young mother I know has started an organization called Puzzl'd.  Puzzled was how Anya felt when her youngest son was diagnosed with autism.  Anya's goal is to make others aware of the early signs of autism, the trials and tribulations the parents experience and share some of the daily accomplishments of the children.

To learn more about Anya, Amari and other children with autism, check out Puzzl'd website.

Anya is also selling shirts and socks to help promote autism awareness.  Some of the proceeds from your purchase will go towards sending a child to FACE's Place Respite Care Center. FACE's provides a safe, loving, therapeutic and fun filled environment to meet the needs of children 3-12 years old who have developmental differences.

I just order this cute shirt:

















To order your shirts and socks go to shop Puzzl'd

Organization

As I type this post I am sitting on the floor in my bedroom in front of my closet. I am attempting to clean out my closet and organize my shoes *sigh* This is turning out to be more difficult than it should. Don't ask what the problem is because other than me not being a very organized person, IDK what is wrong.

My closet resembles what I feel the inside of my head looks like. Things thrown everywhere. And it isn't just my closet! I have clean clothes sitting on top of my dirty clothes basket and on top of my clothes bin. I get lazy and don't feel like hanging up my shirts, skirts or folding my jeans. It's something about putting up clothes that I just can't get with.

I need help with organizing and staying organized.  Once I stop staring in my closet and get off this floor, I'm going to search the web for tips. Hopefully, it is something I can stick with. 

Reebok

I haven't worn a pair of Reeboks since I was in high school. I was a low top princess type of girl.

I have been looking for a pair of wedge sneakers for a while. Then Swiss Beats posted a pic of Alicia Keyes in a cute pair. I read the caption to discover it was her line with Reebok. Of course I headed over to Reebok's website to check them out.

I must say these wedge sneakers are niccce. Alicia Keys and Reebok really did a great job in the design of the sneaker.

Online Boutiques

Thanks to the internet shopping has been made a lot easier. I don't know about others but I hate shopping in a store/mall. My (self diagnosed) ADHD kicks in and I get frustrated then leave without getting anything.  I want to be able to go in a store and say I am looking for a short black leather skirt under $100 and poof there it is!  Well with the internet I can!

I distress, this post is supposed to be about online boutiques and not my shopping ADHD. 

I am sure you have notice there have been a lot of boutiques popping up online lately.  Quite a few have the same styles, others are a lot more unique and you can tell the owners actually enjoy fashion.

Here are a few online boutiques that I follow and like.  Check them out and let me know what you think.

Mila and Fire - young DMV entrepreneurs

Shopping Bare

Kreative Belle - for your accessory needs

Demestiks New York - African inspired designs

Friday Sales

Hey loves!  As I was checking my email this morning, I realized I get a ton of emails about sales.  I have decided to share this information with you all.  If you are interested, you better act fast as some are only available for 24-72 hours.

Nasty Gal has up to 80% off for the next 72 hours. Stock up on items for next summer.

Shoe Dazzle has 30% off select boots and booties. You will need to sign up to view the boots, membership is free.

I don't know how I got on their mailing list but Blackheart has some pretty cool stuff.  They are offering BOGO 50% off regular priced items and BOGO free off clearance items.

Charlotte Rouse has sweaters starting at $15 and jeans starting at $10.  Tomorrow they are having a "Happy Hour" sale from 3-6 pm (local time0 online and in stores.
            I think I may cop this camo jacket.  I'm glad the fur collar can be removed.

My oldest daughter's favorite store Hot Topic has BOGO for $1.  If you shop online, you can get 25% off in stores they have buy one get one 50% off.

Urban Outfitters has items on sale, some more than 50% off plus $15 off $75 when you enter code 15BACK at checkout.

I shop at dEliA*s for my daughters.  They have jeans on sale as low as $14.99, tops BOGO 50%. Plus BOGO 50% off all clearance items.

My favorite site ASOS has up to 70% off sale with an extra 10% off...enter NOVEMBER10 at checkout.

KarmaLoop always have a sale going on.  Right now they have 30% off outerwear.


Happy shopping!  Let me know if you purchased anything.

Add a Little Positivity into Your Life

I have read and heard for years when you put out positive energy into the universe, you will get positive energy in return.  I am sure I am not the only one who was like yeah whatever.  I mean I believe in karma but in the negative way.  Like if you treat someone wrong, karma will come bite you in your behind.  I never really thought that karma worked in a positive way as well until recently.

These last few months, I have been working on me.  I noticed that I was somewhat negative.  I chose to see the negative side of things before the positive.  I decided that if I had something negative to say about a person, situation or whatever that I would then in return find something positive to say.  I'm not going to front and say I have changed my whole outlook on life.  I will say that I am a work in progress and I determine to live the best life possible for myself and my children.

I started to let go of a lot (not all) of past issues I had with people and started being cordial.  Some people may have an issue with it but I could care less.  As I have started working on myself, I have also noticed a lot of people I am/was surrounded by are very miserable.  Which made me think, wow people probably felt I was miserable as well.  It also made me think of how I presented myself to my children.  Was I teaching them to be negative/miserable? 

As I am changing, I am noticing things are starting to look a lot better in my world.  My career is picking up, my anxiety attacks have stopped, I don't have as many bouts of depression and I am almost at my goal weight!  So I can vouch for karma...not only will she bite you in the behind but she will also bring positive things to you.

If things haven't been going right for you, maybe it is time you took a look in the mirror for the problem.