What I Wore: Sweater, Vest + Hunter Boots & Smile Brilliant

Happy New Year Friends!

Can you believe its already 2017! 

Today I'm going to share a what I wore outfit post + a few things I'm loving at the moment!

sweater: $3.99 Goodwill (target)

black vest: Gap $19

skinny jeans: $4.99 Goodwill (belk)

boots: HunterBoots (ebay)

This is one of my favorite outfits to wear for running errands on a cold, rainy day!

Goodwill has always been my go to shopping spot for all the basic sweaters & jeans!

I mean, where else can you get a target sweater + Belk brand jeans for $4.99? 

Smile Brilliant 

My secret to getting rid of those coffee stained teeth, without having to spend a fortune or stepping foot inside my dentist office!

It's super simple friends, at home teeth whitening has never been so easy, If your like me and have sensitive teeth or tooth sensitivity, whitening your teeth can be painful but I'm here to tell you that my experience with Smile Brilliant was amazing & I had zero issues with sensitivity. 

The process is simple!

here's what you do:

* make impressions of upper and lower teeth and send them to the Smile Brilliant lab using the pre-addressed envelope which comes with pre-paid postage 

* 5 days after Smile Brilliant receives your dental impressions your trays will be sent back to you

* get trays and start whitening 

* you separately buy the professional grade teeth whiting gel and have the option of buying the desensitizing gel as well, which i would highly recommend. 

*I whitening a total of 4 times, 4!

What you're kit looks like!

It has very detailed and step-by-step instructions on how to make our impressions and then on how to actually whitening your teeth with the gel. 

Like I said above I whitened a total of 4 times, 4! I've seen a huge difference in just the short amount of time I've done it! I thought my teeth were white before I started whitening and now that I compare the two I see my teeth were so stained from coffee and were no where near as white as I thought before..but they're white now!

I'm whitening my teeth in this picture you cant even tell can you?

I like to whiten my teeth while working out or watching Netflix.

Here is my before and after 

Before

After

Smile Brilliant has changed my teeth dramatically within the 1st 4 uses!

I'm loving my results and will continue to whiten.

If your curious if Smile Brilliant is right for you, I encourage you to check out THIS article & check out this video

Cant wait to see your results!

click the link HERE to enter the giveaway

also, you can enter keepinitthrifty5 for 5% coupon code

Professional Teeth Whitening

Instagram Ate My Blog

Instagram is my obsession..and my new creative outlet.

I mean who blogs anymore?

I feel like if i want to share a thrifted find or crafty DIY I whipped up I just snap a pic and share it with my 1.3K followers that i have on Instagram. Ive connected with so many other passionate crafters, thrifters and just all around DIYers. Its amazing and I love it. 

Do you Instagram?

Follow along with me and see what I've been up to!

www.instagram.com/keepinitthrifty 

Monday Motivation: Bathing Daily

Happy Monday!!

So, let the little things motivate you and please still bathe 

:)

ps. I leave for Hawaii in 3 day!

Did you do anything FUN this weekend?

Monday Motivation-Believe In Yourself

Happy Monday!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

Here are a few pictures from yesterday.

I'm on Instagram now so everyone that has it follow me and I'll follow ya back!

My username is keepinitthrifty

Easter Flag

Never too old for a Easter basket!

Thanks mom!!

Monday Motivation

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Never stop believing in yourself!

You can do so much, you just got to set your mind to it!

Monday Motivation--I Wish This Was Real

Happy Monday!!

I wish the sign above was for real!

I mean, come on! 

Who wouldn't LOVE a thrift store that was open ALL DAY, EVERYDAY!

I'm pretty sure I would be in Heaven!!

I could just see myself randomly "browsing" at 1am.

On my To~Do List today is--Thrifting!

Fingers crossed that I find some really good deals!

Make sure you are following along on my Facebook Page & Twitter

I will post and share many sneak peeks!!

 

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What are you doing today?

Monday Motivation--Enjoy Life

Happy Monday!

 

I love this quote! 

It's such a great reminder- to ENJOY what you have today, 

because tomorrow it could be gone forever.

Make the BEST out of life with what you have.

We have so much to be thankful for.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Monday Motivation--A Creative Way Of Life

Happy Monday!

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Just a quick little reminder that being creative isn't a hobby, it's a way of life!

Don't forget to do something creative today!

I have a "crafts to-do" list that's a mile long- I think I'll check a few off today!

What crafts are on your to-do list?

Take a look at a few of mine -- view them HERE and HERE

All Things Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

I'm pretty sure I have read ever. single. book!

I always enjoyed Read Across America week at school and celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday! 

You can't have a birthday party with out the cupcakes!

Take a look at the Thing1 & Thing2 I found

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How adorable are these?
Red Velvet Cake* Red Cupcake Liners*White Frosting*Blue Cotton Candy
made by Kitchen Dough Dough

Here are a few of my favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss

all images via google

Have a Happy Day!!

Monday Motivation: The Simple Life

Monday Motivation & Inspiration 

I love this subway art below. 

It's such a good reminder of the good things we should do everyday!

Live life as simple as possible-It will make you much happier. 

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Happy Monday!!

What I Wore: Hospital Style

Happy Wednesday!

Many of you know about my recent stomach issues-

If not then you can catch up on it here and here

What I Wore:

Here I am sporting the lovely blue gown and many IVs

{trying to be cool and give a peace sign}

Yesterday I went for a Upper Endoscopy.

It went really well--

They actually think they have figured out what is causing my severe stomach pains.

He diagnosed me with a  Hiatal Hernia ..My esophagus is inflamed with some kind of yeast/bacteria,
It's being sent off for further testing -should be getting results back soon.
I'm on a antibiotic to help--but the doctor said the main reason for this is
stress.

I can't be letting the little things cause me stress.
My life is to short and to amazing to be letting little things bring me down.

Found these saying today and it pretty much sums up my new attitude!


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and this one--


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and this..





Thank you all for the messages-emails-and comments during this time.
I am blessed with such wonderful friends!


I'll be back in a few days-Taylor is on his way home{been away for 2 weeks}
and just told me to have my bags packed--
were going on a little mini vacay!!!!!


A PERFECT way to start my new stress-free life .

Monday Motivation: My 2012 Word{s}

Monday Motivation & Inspiration 

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I usually don't set goals or resolutions for a new year- I just simply do one word

This year I chose two. 

Inspire & Adventure

I'm always striving to inspire others- I would say it's my "life word"

because I simply try to do-or inspire daily.

Adventure is the other word I chose because, this year me and my husband are

hoping to do alot of traveling!

I'm so thrilled-you all know how passionate we are about hiking and traveling.

We want to do a alot more of it this year since my husband will have more time off.

Hawaii is a possibility for our 1 year anniversary! 

What is your word or goals for 2012?

**PS Thank you all so much for the kind words on this post and this one**

I got good reports from the doctor on Tuesday!

All my test came back great, but they are referring me to a GI doctor  to see

if he can figure out what is causing my stomach pain.

I go tomorrow for a consult with the doctor. 

So please continue to pray for me!

A Note From God

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A simple reminder that God is always in control!

I have another doctors appointment today.

They will read me the results of a few test and ultrasounds.

I'm scared.

I'm worried.

But most of all I want to start feeling better.

This week it was all I could do to get out of my sweatpants.

It's been one tough and exhausting week for me.

So if you would...

Say a quick little prayer for me today!!

I promise to keep you all updated and be back to blogging ASAP

Awake-Alive-Blessed

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Most of you don't know about the stomach problems I'm battling.

The doctor visits, the tests, the massive amounts of blood work.

The fear of not knowing.

I sit here this morning typing this as I await another ultrasound.

Another step closer to figuring out what Is going on.

I sit here thinking about how truly blessed I am.

I am.

Awake.

Alive.

Blessed.

On a positive note:

My husband just got a new job.

A job that we prayed about for 3 months.

It will result in more time together.

A big stress relief in the financial department.

A job that he loves.

I'm so thankful that 

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** I may be absent for a few days on here**

So thankful for all you wonderful blog friends!

XOXO

Monday Motivation--Letting Go

Happy Monday!

Monday Motivation & Inspiration

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"Learn to let things you cannot control GO"

I'm pretty sure I said that quote over and over last week.

I'm so glad it's a new week. 

Last week-I felt like I was letting every. single. thing bother me.

Which in my case was getting me very depressed.

I caught myself "worrying" over the little things--things I have NO control over.

When all I simply need to do is this..

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Have a wonderful day!

Monday Motivation--Positive Thoughts

Happy Monday!

Monday Motivation & Inspiration

Did you know that a average person has about 60,000 thoughts a day!

Can you believe that?

Well, that got me to thinking, are those thought positive or negative?

I know it's easy to let things get to us and bring us down but, when that happens 

just simply think about all that we have been blessed with! 

One thing that I can tell you that has helped me to think more positive has been my daily devotional.

Here are a few of my favorites.

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The Confident Woman

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Grace For The Good Girl

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One Thousand Gifts

Another way I have found to keep positive thoughts is keeping a journal.

Finding a way to express you thoughts Is key! 

Today I want to introduce to you a fun, thrifty Etsy shop that will help you keep all your happy thoughts in a nice, upscale journal!

The Musing Nerve-Journals & Other Handmade Crafts

Customized Coptic Stitch Lined Journal

Keep your thoughts in a journal that's made just for you! You pick which pattern your journal is covered with. The coptic stitched spine will allow this book to lay flat as you write in it. Size is approximately 5.5" x 8.5"; 100 sheets of lined paper. Great size to take along with you anywhere you go!

Concentric- Hardcover Coptic Stitched Lined Journal

Fun and poppy, this journal would be the perfect place for you to keep your thoughts, dreams, lists or anything else you might want to jot down! It's a great size for carrying along in a pack or purse so you can write things down on the spot. 
The coptic stitch that Concentric is bound with allows it to lay perfectly flat! 
Size is approximately 5.5"x8.5", 100 sheets lined paper.

Customized Hardcover Lined Journal

Keep your thoughts in a journal that's made just for you! You pick which pattern your journal is covered with. Size is approximately 5.5" x 8.5"; 100 sheets of lined paper. Perfect size to take along with you anywhere you go so you won't have to write anything down later! Great for writers, teachers, students, song lyricists and musicians!

Aren't these journals AMAZING??

Leah--from The Musing Nerve is giving 15% discount off any journal!!

Simply use code: keepinitthrifty at checkout!

How awesome is that?

Please stop by TheMusingNerve today and check out all the journals in shop!