Chalkboard gift tag. Sometimes I hate wrapping presents-okay I always hate wrapping presents.  Honestly, I usually pawn the actual wrapping part off on my poor boyfriend (sorry!).  After, spending what seems like ages cutting, taping, tying bows...the last thing you want is for it to look like you threw it together in 5 minutes, because let's be honest, it took much longer than...

For anyone who is participating it Tone It Up's Frisky Fall Challenge, I have made a tracker! Link is below, enjoy! ...

As I'm sure most of you know, there's a new women's fitness gear brand on the rise, Fabletics. They boast that they are the same or better quality than the brands you already know and love-Lululemon, Nike, Athleta-but come at a fraction of the price. I wasn't 100% sold on on the brand at first, but when I received my order, (only 3...

  When I was little, I used to hate the majority of vegetables. Except for peas, don't ask me why but I loved those. Anywho, when faced with eating the bland, usually green, plants on my dinner plate, I did one of two things-mix them into the entree (boxed Mac N' Cheese!) or pour ketchup on them. ...

After a workout, it is essential that you consume protein in order to repair the muscles you just worked. One of the best ways, for me at least, to get some protein in is to make a delicious protein smoothie. One of my absolute favorites is the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie. ...

I cannot explain in words how happy I am that the Fourth of July, just happens to fall on a friday this year. Short week, long weekend! However, trying to fit everything into a four day week may make you feel unprepared for the holiday. ...

The cutest, FREE, printable calender over at FreePeople. I don't know about you, but for me June flew by and I can hardly believe it's already July. Where has the time gone?! Over here, the weather is hot, muggy, and all around uncomfortable. So in order to prepare myself for the midsummer month ahead, I've picked out some of my favorite items-both practical...

Fresh flowers can brighten any day. Sometimes the hardest part of the day for me is just waking up and it is always due to one thing, dread. Whether I'm dreading a workout, work, or just life itself, I just don't want to start my day. This week, I've been trying to encourage myself out of my warm and safe concoon by forgoing...

Whenever the weather heats up, I get an incurable craving for popsickles.  However, many of the frozen treats sold in stores are filled with unnecessary sugar, artificial flavors, and corn syrup.  In order to be on my healthiest behavior and make them myself! It's quick, easy, and refreshingly satisfying! ...

Do you find yourself always feeling hungry, have little energy, and experience muscle pain more than usual? You may be deficient in protein! Don't fret, many women are deficient in protein so you are not alone.  One of the best ways to build up your protein intake is to consciously make sure you're taking some of the amino acids in during every main...

Ibiza Flamingo Beach Towel $14.99 There are tons of quintessential summer symbols. Suns, anchors, palm trees-but none are quite as fun as the flamingo. Luckily for me, flamingo prints are everywhere this summer so I can snatch a few up! ...

A father's day gift any dad would love and appreciate at StyleMePretty! I am truly by definition a procrastinator. For some reason, even though I attempt to plan, I always save things for the last minute. Is it stressful? Yes! But try as I might, I can't help but wait until the last moment to make my move. As I'm sure-or at least...

Cutest wedding ever. DIY a cool trivet for your kitchen. The perfect summer pasta salad...sans pasta. How to master calligraphy, without knowing a thing about calligraphy. ...

A Beautiful Mess' delicious chocolate chia seed pudding. Chia seeds are one of those super foods that your body cannot get enough of! They're full of good vitamins and minerals that can help get you to your healthiest self! ...