Cat Therapy

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Ever since my darling little kitty Pow Pow entered my life about 3 1/2 years ago my life has never been the same. With her constant kitty cuddles, her irresistible adorable paws that mischievously type away gibberish on my blog posts when I'm not looking (don't worry I edit out her little contributions---shhh don't tell her!), and our late night walks prowling around the lake---my life just wouldn't be complete without her. That purring machine is radiating happiness and sweet little kitty love 24/7. I swear being around her is like attending 1,000 therapy sessions except with cute meows for all the answers to your life perplexing questions. Why can't I be a millionaire? Meow. Why can't I eat chocolate for breakfast? Meow. Why can't my hair stop being a frizzy ugly monster? Meow. Boy, that really puts stuff in perspective doesn't it?

All joking aside though I swear cats make any crummy situation 1000 times better. Now I know not all of us have a little furball in our lives so I did you all a little favor---I brought the cats to you! Here are the top links that I could find across the whole internet land so all of us can participate in a little bit of cat therapy. So what are you waiting for?!
Click em'!

Mr. Kitty's Cleaning Service
Is your computer screen a tad bit dirty?
Well this cutie will get that screen sparkling clean lickity split~

Cat Island
Deep in Japan exists Aoshima Island where cats outnumber humans SIX to ONE. These kitties are everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE. If this isn't cat lovers paradise I don't know what is.

Cat Bounce
These may be the CUTEST bouncing kittens to ever exist. Be forewarned though you may be staring at this for a couple hours. Neon bouncing kitties are oddly addicting~

Mimitos The Virtual Cat
Ever wanted your own cat? Mr.Mimitos to the rescue! Feed him, play with him, and even dress him up in his adorable funny costumes! It's the cutest little app you'll have on your phone---I promise~

Kittens v.s. Puppies
Ever dreamed of owning a kitten AND a puppy? Worried about those two little furballs not getting along? Don't worry this cute little video will answer all your questions plus put a smile on your face!
Kittens? Puppies? I just CAN'T choose! They're too cute~

Well this concludes our kitty therapy session!
Are you dying from the cuteness yet?!
I hope these little guys put a smile on your face like they did mine~

♥

The Milkshake of All Milkshakes

This milkshake isn't for the faint hearted. Creamy vanilla ice cream blended with rich and chocolaty nutella, dark and delicious fudge, crunchy oreos, and last but not least layered upon layers with Reeses peanut butter cups. It's the dark side, darling and this drenched in chocolate drink has got your name on it. Drink it if you dare~

♡What You Need♡
♡Blender
♡Glass Cup/Jar

♡Ingredients♡
♡vanilla ice cream
♡nutella
♡oreos
♡fudge OR chocolate syrup
♡mini reeces peanut butter cups (mini size is only needed if you plan to decorate!)

Optional: 
♡whipped cream
♡milk (if you don't like a thick milkshake you can add some milk to make it the consistency you enjoy!)

Note: I did not mention ingredient amounts because there really is no right or wrong amounts! It really all depends on preference and the number of servings you plan to make~

♡Directions♡

1. Before you begin making your milkshake lets prepare our ingredients. Crush your oreos and recees peanut butter cups. Set them in a separate bowl for later.

2. Now comes the messy and fun part---with a knife take some nutella and begin coating the outer rim of your jar or cut. Once the rim is completely coated with nutella begin placing your crushed oreos and reeces peanut butter cups around the rim. This is definitely an optional step, but if you plan to serve this to guests this will sure to knock their socks off and earn you the title of hostess queen~
TIP: Place your cup/jar in the fridge so it can keep cool while you make the milkshake. This also locks everything in place!) 

3. In your blender place your icecream, nutella, fudge/chocolate syrup, oreos, and reeces peanut butter cups---close the lid and begin blending! Now if you're not a big fan of thick milkshakes add your milk while blending to get your preferred consistency. Add a little bit at a time---you don't want to water down your milkshake too much!

4. After you are happy with the thickness of your milkshake pour it into your jar/cup.

5. Optional: Top with a generous amount of fluffy whipped cream and reeces peanut butter cups!

6. Cheers&Enjoy~

I wish I had the original recipe to link you back to, but I give all the credit to food network for this chocolate baby wouldn't be born if it weren't for their secret snapchat recipes. This is so easy to throw together in the kitchen and you'll swear the chocolate heavens opened and this milkshake floated down from the silkiest of chocolate rivers. When I say easy---I mean super EASY! Don't let my long winded directions scare you off I just wanted to make sure I covered all the chocolate bases~

Are you ready to join the dark side?
We have chocolate. LOTS OF IT. 

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☆Wishes☆

Dear Dreamer, 

Don't get discouraged if you don't see your light. Keep fishing for stars and don't drown your lost legs at midnight bars. Scatter your ideas across the skies like undiscovered galaxies. Let the moon brush its lips across your forehead, but don't linger on the planets for far too long for they are false homes, hopes, and mouths of empty forevers. Your true muse is what lies far above the planets---the heavens.   

If you get lost don't fret, dreamer. Let the moonlit tides make love to your star borne scars. Live with the fireflies and wash away their lies of can't make it and can't do it---can't, can't, can't. Learn the chant of the fierce yet gentle whispers of I can---I can, I can, I can. The darkness is merely a part of your journey. What many dreamers forget is the darkness is just before the light. You are so near---so close that you can touch the galaxies stars because guess what? The light is inside YOU.

With all my love&stars, 

A fellow Dreamer

How To Make A Wishing Jar

All you need:

☆ A Jar

☆Paper

☆Dreams

What you do: 

☆ Write wishes down

☆Place in jar

☆Pray&Believe 

This post was inspired by the beautiful Michelle Phan

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♡Cute Internet Finds♡

Cute Internet Finds by sylvia-said featuring cute things

                                            

I think all of you know the drill by now---I am OBSESSED  with anything and everything that contains even an ounce of cuteness. Whether it be fashion, beauty, home decor, or even the adorable puppy that moved next door (that actually really happened---he's a little teacup pup!)---it must be MINE! Although I do not condone puppy-napping in anyway or fashion! I do condone one thing though. . .window shopping. Lots and lots of window shopping~ Here are some too adorable for words internet finds that I stumbled upon for your viewing pleasure~ 

You're welcome!

Pastel Retro Suitcases

Okay, did you just read the above words?! Pastel and retro may be my favorite word combination ever~ These pretty suitcases are to die for and would add character to any bedroom. If I lived in the UK I would have pressed add to cart a long time ago. . .

White Caged Skirt

This adorable white caged skirt with suspenders has my heart going pitter patter. I've got heart eye emoji all over this~ The best part is it's only a little over a tenner! Go get it so we can all be twins~ 

Fresh Cut Roses Yankee Candle

Don't kill me---but I've yet to own a Yankee Candle. But, it's never too late to jump aboard the train. This pretty little number is supposed to smell exactly like a English garden full of fresh bloomed roses. Bonus: It's PINK! Yup, it's official I need this in my life. 

Miss Etoile Teacup

If this isn't the cutest little teacup you've ever seen---then you need to check yourself! This little teacup needs to teeter totter right into my life right this very instant. Ironically, I don't even like tea! 

Floral LOVE Plaque

I'm always keeping my eye out for bits and bobs for the home and this pretty little sign just hit a home run to my heart~

Sweet Lolita Ankle Boots

Okay, you know those times where you swear you won't buy anymore shoes, but then you see one pair of shoes that make you forget all about that promise? These are those shoes. 

Find anything you like? 

 ♥

☼ My Top Five Summer Essentials☼

While everyone is ready to accept school with open arms I'm still grasping on to the last straws of summer. I don't think there will ever exist a long enough holiday away from those tedious term papers. While back to school commercials are slowly creeping on us that doesn't mean we can't enjoy every last bit of those long lazy summer days and sun kissed rays. And, if I'm not mistaken some of you lucky babes are escaping on holiday so I'm definitely not the only one who is running away from those summer blues. Well enough chit chat and on to the essentials~

Sunnies
A super rad pair of sunglasses are a staple during the overwhelmingly hot summer months. Not only do they protect your precious eyeballs, but throw on a pair of these bad boys and you'll look effortlessly chic in no time. I bought these insanely adorable heart sun rays at American Eagle---perfect for festival season~

Summer Fragrance
I don't know about you, but when the seasons change I love my fragrance to match. Currently I'm loving Pure Seduction by Victoria Secret and Daisy by Marc Jacobs. Both are very sweet scents with light floral undertones~

Summer Book
The summer was meant for catching up on your reading. Whether you're taking a dip with Ernest Hemingway for the first time or sinking your teeth in that thriller of the year---there's nothing compared to reading a good book. Currently I'm re-reading one of my favorites---The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories by HitRecord. These tiny stories come from voices around the world and will sing to your heart in a beautiful, but ironic way. I highly recommend it!

Sunscreen
While this isn't pictured above it may be the most important! All I can say is if you think you've put on enough sunscreen you probably haven't. Go ahead and put on that second or third coat on---your skin will thank me later. Looking for a new sunscreen? I've heard tons about tarte's new Tartegaurd. Definitely on my wishlist~

Sun Hat
I'm obsessed with sun hats---the floppier the better I like to say~ They are so cute and just scream beach babe. Plus they give your noggin some extra protection. It's a win-win situation.
Beach babes for the win~

I am so not ready to say goodbye to summer yet. I think I've got the case of the summer blues. Well maybe I'm ready to say goodbye to the insane heat wave we've been getting, but I've got my summer essentials to back me up so I think I'll survive.
What about you?
What are your summer essentials?


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♡Grateful Heart♡ | Chapter 1

PHOTO CREDIT: PINTREST 

Many of us today get caught up in this world---but we all seem to forget that our problems, our difficulties, our worries are a mere breath---a mere moment in our lives---but, instead sometimes we let these dark moments consume us---our thoughts, our bodies, our souls. We forget our inner child. We forget our purpose. We forget the melody of our moments---the happier moments, our best moments---our breathless moments. 

I don't want to forget. No matter how small a moment may be I never want to forget that I'm grateful. No matter what I may be through or what you may be going through. No matter how dark, no matter what desperation settles in, no matter the hills of chaos---I refuse to let it poison my melody. 

Your melody is precious---treasure it. 

My Melody

1. My cat

A.K.A. My ferocious monster disguised as a bundle of furry joy~ My cat POW POW is literally my heart---this week the little monster got lost until she magically reappeared under a car several hours later. Searching the neighborhood like a mad woman with snot dribbling down my nose are only one of the many things I do for the little beast, but more than ever am I grateful for her kitty cuddles and her little footsteps treading behind mine. She will always be my miracle cat~

2. Walking on the beach with my mama

My mom has been here for me since day one---I honestly have no idea what I'd do without that amazingly strong, kind, and glorious woman in my life. We don't even need a sandy beach we could be walking on garbage for all I care---well she would definitely care. The point is I love her to death~ 

3. Reunited with my Best friend

I shouldn't even say reunited, because he's never left me. God is always reminding me I'm never alone even when there's no one. Always whispering there's still so much to see. His hand never leaving mine. I am beyond grateful for every moment we share dancing on this melody. 

I don't know why, but I felt like I needed to share that with all of you. I mean if there is one thing that I know what I want to do with all of this---my writing, the content I create, my blog, or whatever I decide to do is to aspire to inspire. Even if I just inspire one soul out there I would be happy.

What are you grateful for?

Always carry a tender and grateful heart. 

 ♥

The Home Diaries 2 | Cute Things

[PHOTO HEAVY]

Remember that one time I said I was going to finally decorate my childhood room? If you don't. . .where have you been?! You can enjoy reading part 1 of the Home Diaries over here you cute little sloth you~ Although, I'm staying here a little bit longer than planned the project is still on and running~ With the project still going on and all I was beginning to think why not give you lovelies a little peek~ A little sneak preview never hurt anyone, right?
Let's get this show on the road then~

I've been buying some cute little knick knacks to liven the space up a bit over the past few months---well maybe buying is a bit of an understatement. I suppose the proper term would be collecting here, but it seems like every time I go out there's a little thing here or there that would be a perfect addition to my forever growing collection of cute things. I mean who can say no to an ice cream fan, people?! It's ICE CREAM~

Now, all there's left to do is the hard work---re-painting furniture, keep an eye out for some new bedding, and install some new lighting. You know what before I begin boring you with the details I'm just going to let the pictures do all the talking for now~
I can't wait to show you all the finished product!

♥