Hey y'all! 
There are two things I love about blogging. One, getting to meet people and two, sharing things that I learn, love and loath with people! One thing I definitely want to share with y'all is another Beauty Spotlight piece! I mean why would't I want to?!

Missed the last beauty Spotlight? Check it out HERE!

If you haven't noticed by now, these spotlight pieces are not only about awesome people, but they are also about friends! I have had the pleasure of knowing these people for years and I am so proud of all the things they have accomplished over the years! 

This next spotlight piece in featuring another dear friend of mine. Her name is Tara Caldwell and she is the owner of Arlington, Texas' newest and hottest beauty studio, Wax Spa + Studio! 



At Wax Spa + Studio Tara says  "My goal for every client that walks out of my studio is to be completely satisfied and excited about the services they've received.  And the many more services to come! Feeling elated with the personalized professional services provided."



WAX Spa + Studio offers professional facials, full body waxing, high quality lash extensions, lash perming, brow/lash tinting and lash tabbing! I have yet to have my lashes done but they are definitely on my "must try once" list lol.

In the Arlington area? You can easily book with Tara for a facial, lashes or brow service!  You can connect with Wax Spa + Studio on Instagram HERE! Or you can connect with her studio via Facebook HERE!

Check out some of these amazing transformations she has done!






Have you ever had your lashes done or brows tinted? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Hey y'all! Ok, I have an embarrassing secret.... I just started watching Black-ish only a month or so ago! I must have been living under a rock seeing as how it came out in 2014.
I must have seen billboards and advertisements for this show hundreds of times but honestly, I just always gave it a hard pass. I never really felt like it was a show that I would enjoy or connect with.

Once we finally gave the show a chance, my hubs and I binged watched all three seasons and the few episodes in season 4 that have been released! Talk about pulling all nighters lol.

A little background on the show if you haven't seen it before! Black-ish is a sitcom about an upper middle class African- American family that talks about issues most shows would't touch with a ten foot pole. Not to mention, the cast is full of heavy hitters including Lawrence Fishburn, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and a long time favorite of mine, Jennifer Lewis! Plus there are several budding actors that have quickly caught my attention.

Anyway, outside of the hilarious content and eye opening subject matters, this show has really become a fave for my husband and I. Plus, I have become so obsessed with Yara Shahidi's hair!

Yara is a child Disney star that has pretty impressive resume! But... on to her HAIR! She seriously has what I like to call #HairGoals! If you really know me, then you know that my hair has always been a struggle for me. My hair growing up was always the subject of ridicule.

Thankfully, after researching the world wide web, I was able to find some of Yara's holy grail hair products! You can even get a few of them from Target, so I will definitely be adding them to my shopping list! According to an interview Yara did with Stylecaster.com,  her go to products are her Mielle Mint Almond Oil and good ol' Eco Styling Gel! If you haven't used that gel before then you haven't lived lol. It seriously keeps your hair snatched and in place without flakes! Yara also mentioned that her hair "has been loving Deva Curl's Light Defining Gel". I for one love Deva Curl products as well as Kinky Curly and Shea Moisture!

So before you run out the door or pull up another browser to grab these products online, take a look at why Yara Shahidi is truly #HairGoals!



























I love her textured curls and the chic styles she keeps them in! I mean look at that fro! It is stunning! I love the fact that she (and many others) have embraced their natural hair and rockin it for the world to not only see but to also be inspired!

What is your favorite look on Yara? What curly girl products do you live for? LEt me know in the comments below!

Hey y'all! How has y'alls January started off?! Mine has been busy already and there are no signs of slowing down! I finished my first 5k of 2018 Sunday and I'm not going to lie, it was HARD! I haven't ran that long in almost two months! But, I did it and I felt great after!

When I was going through my kiddos school stuff trying to get everything organized, I was thinking about how I could cut down our schedule to ensure I was able to get to the gym everyday. My big 3-0 is coming up and I am trying to shed as much as I can and build my strength and stamina up. Plus, I am wanting to make sure that I am picking healthier options when snacking, eating out or when I'm just dog tired lol.

When I was thinking about my day to day activities and the time it takes to complete most of my daily tasks, I am left with barely any time! So I started to think.... maybe on my busy days I can skip the gym..

SAY WHAT?!

Yup, that's right! Those days where I am too tired or I am running on seconds of time, I will be skipping the gym. Don't get me wrong, I love the gym! It is my "safe place". I can let go of my daily stresses and just have some quiet time with heavy metal lol ( not the music, the weights). But there are times when just thinking about going to the gym makes me resent it. Then I feel bad and I get mad at myself... then somehow I end up with chocolate and having a heart to heart with my hubs about how I just want to be fit and eat whatever I want lol. I know.. I have issues!

So, what I have decided to do now is instead of stressing over making it to the gym, I will be incorporating these awesome, full body workouts at home! No commuting, no waiting for machines and no constant fear of people judging you. If there is one thing I HATE about the gym, is't all the looks I get when I am working out. Yes, I am overweight and running, yes I am overweight and lifting, yes I am overweight and doing 260+ on the leg press. I mean, isn't that why I am here??? To loose weight and get in shape?

Anyway, enough of my mini rant lol! Here are 13 simple workouts you can do in your own home without equipment and judging eyes lol! Plus, my little Thai is here to help demonstrate with me! Isn't she cute!?



1. Burpees- These are great for the whole body. Want to take your burpee up a notch? Add a jump!



2. mountain climbers- Also great for the whole body. Bring knee to chest and alternate. Try going as fast as you can to get that heart rate up!


3. Squats- The key to a great squat is a straight back and toes pointing upward!


5. Jumping jacks- Try doing a JJ ladder. Start at one and go to ten with a squat between each set. ( 1 JJ, squat, 2 JJ, squat, 3 JJ squat etc...)


6. Stairs- Stairs are one of the best workouts you can do! Try doing as many sets as you can!


7. Run outside- Running one mile is great for a warm up and burning fat!


8. Lunges- Like the squat, a straight back and toes to the sky are key!


9. Planks (L,M,R)- Planks are great for balance and muscle tone. Try doing a middle plank like Thai is below. Then switch to your left and then your right!


10. Crunches- Make sure you protect your neck and look up! Keep your elbows out and use your stomach to lift you.


11. High Knees- The higher the better! High knees help with speed and agility!


12.Wall sits- Wall sits are great for the legs and keep some of the strain off the back. If you struggle with squats, try wall sits!


13. Bridges- Great for the legs and glutes, bridges can be done in two ways! A regular bridge is when both legs are on the ground and hips are off the floor. Challenge yourself with raising one leg off the ground.


13. Leg/ Arm Raises- This workout is great for your legs, back, core and arms. Extend opposite leg and arm out and alternate.



There ya have it folks! 13 simple workouts you can do in the comfort of your own home! Try doing 2 sets of all of these workouts a day! If these are too easy, you can add weights or reps! What workouts do you enjoy doing at home? Let me know in the comments below!