erin condren life planner

THE NEW MUST HAVE PLANNER ACCESSORY! byANGIEBOUTIQUE Planner Pouch

February 15, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Last year I got my very first Erin Condren Life Planner and I really enjoyed it but didn’t dive completely into the planner world but this year I’ve fallen back in love and I am all in. As many of you know by now, I am currently living away from home every week for the next couple of months (shameless plug: watch our Daily Vlogs to see our adventure!) and needed something to use to carry my planner and all of my planning goodies. I saw a picture of a byAngieBoutique planner pouch on Instagram and instantly was swooning! After talking to Angie we decided to coolaborate and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing her product with all of you. All opinions are my own, but I was gifted this pouch for my review.

The Rebecca Portfolio:

This is the absolute PERFECT pouch for any planner lover out there! My mom doesn’t have an Erin Condren, but she loves the concept for her coloring books, too. I love that I can easily fit not just my planner, but washi tape, scissors, pens, and other planning odds and ends. Plus, how adorable is this?! Angie has the cutest fabrics, too.

Construction:

This bag is not only super cute, but it’s extremely well made. The stitching is flawless, and the zippers and vinyl are both very good quality. I can really fit a lot in here without feeling like I’m going to jam it to the point of breaking. It also isn’t too giant, so I can slide it into a diaper bag or large purse easily. You could definitely fit this in a backpack or a lot of brief cases, also.

Features:

3 pockets (2 zipper pockets & 1 slip pocket)
Clear vinyl on both zipper pockets
Zipper closure on main pocket will not allow your planner to fall out or ‘pop out’ if bag is tilted or turned upside down
Fully lined with hidden seams
Includes a fabric tab on one side of the bag
Reinforced seams

Overall:

This pouch has made me plan more because it has made planning much more functional for me. I love that I can put literally hundreds of stickers, a bunch of washi, and a pack of pens easily inside along with the planner. I would truly suggest this to anyone who loves planning, especially if they ever plan away from home.

MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY FOR UNDER $10 SEND “HAPPY MAIL”!

January 18, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a fantastic weekend! I got to go on a date with the hubs on Friday which was long overdue and so nice! And on Sunday Hailey had her very first cheerleading competition. Hailey did such an incredible job, it was just her and one other girl for her performance and she ROCKED it! What did you do over the weekend? Let me know in the comments!

Last Wednesday I had what I like to call a “Happy Mail Day”. One of my best friends and sorority sisters surprised me when a package I knew was on the way had a bunch of extra goodies tucked inside! And if you know me, you know that lots of cute little details is completely up my ally! And we also got our first-ever mail from one of our KwapisFamilyTackles subscribers (and friends!) which was so sweet, too! My “Happy Mail Day” made me so happy, and is continuing to make me so giddy happy when I think about it, that I thought it would be fun to share some of my ideas for brightening your friends day by sending them some “Happy Mail”. I plan to start doing this for my friends, slowly but surely, because I think it’s such a nice way to show some love, support, and appreciation for them adding to your life.

My “Happy Mail”:

1. Stuff a Mug

Starbucks has a lot of pricy mugs, but they usually have one or two out at a time that are less than $10. Or, go to TJMaxx or Home Goods to find a super cute mug for less. Then buy some pretty chocolates, stickers, a tube of lipstick, or a fun nail polish to stick inside to make it extra special.

2. Cozy Winter Day

I love the idea of getting a fun pair of fuzzy socks, a packet of nice hot cocoa or coffee, and a magazine that you know they’d enjoy to create a little cozy winter day gift.

3. Pretty Up That Desk

I love having fun stationary, pencils, and cute little decor set up on my desk. I think gathering some fun washi tape, pens, coasters, or other small knick-knacks would be such a cute little gift to get in the mail!

4. Printed Pictures

If you have pictures together consider printing them (if you use a service like Groovebook already this would be super easy to do!) and putting them together in an envelope with fun captions! I know most of us are bad at actually printing off our pictures these days, and I personally would adore a nice gesture like this.

5. Bake It Up

I remember shortly after one of my bridal showers baking some cheesecake bars and I wanted to send them to the person who had gotten us the baking book, but I had zero clue how to do so! I didn’t own a vacuum sealer, but I went to the store and bought a small Ziploc Vacuum Pump kit for a few dollars and it worked beautifully! Now I can send brownies, cookies, or breads easily!

And remember, packaging is everything! Use fun duct tape or washi tape to decorate the box, include a cute note, and make it as fun to open as possible!

What are your favorite ways to show your friends some love? I would love to start some conversation in the comments! Don’t be shy, commenting is super easy, free, and you won’t get spammed! Just try it!! xx

What I Got For Christmas 2014!!

December 31, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday! And Happy New Year’s Eve!

Today I want to share some of the wonderful gifts that I was lucky enough to get from loved ones for Christmas. As a disclaimer: I am in no way bragging! I feel *extremely* blessed to have been given these things, and hope that you enjoy seeing posts like this! I love to read and watch “What I got For Christmas” posts and videos, and I hope you do too! If not, that’s okay too : )

What I Got For Christmas 2014:

#1 The Selfie by Gabba Goods:

I think this is such a fun little gadget and can’t wait to try it out! I am not sure it will help much with selfies, it isn’t like those little sticks that you can put your phone on, but I think it would be great for group selfies for sure!! I love this…hopefully this will improve my Instagram ; )

#2 Sticks Stones Necklace by Love Nail Tree:

This necklace is so unique and stunning! I love that it’s simple but a longer style. I can’t wait to style this!!!

#3 Nirvana White Rollerball by Elizabeth and James:

I have been wanting this for a long time now!! I love the Nirvana Black as well, and think I will add it to my collection soon. I also was a huuuuge Mary-Kate and Ashley fan when I was little, so it’s fun that this is from their high-end brand. On another note, have you SEEN the Elizabeth and James jewelry line?! *SWOOOON!*

#4 Cranberry and Gray Scarf, Headband, and Gloves by Coach:

This was such a great gift because I wouldn’t gravitate towards this cranberry color, but I am really enjoying it! I love it with the gray, one of my favorite colors to wear, and love that each of these pieces are just as gorgeous worn on their own. The gloves aren’t tech gloves, but they do fold back for easy touch screen use.

#5 Full Frontal Lipstick Stash Set by Urban Decay:

I have one Urban Decay Revolution lipstick that I adore, so I was super excited to get this set. These mini lipsticks are adorable and I don’t mind that they’re small because it isn’t often that I actually use up a lipstick! Gorgeous, pigmented, creamy lipsticks in STUNNING shades!!

#6 Life Planner and Accessories by Erin Condren:

I wish I could explain this planner to you but I think this will deserve an entire blog post or maybe even a video! This planner is EVERYTHING you could want in a planner! Also, Erin Condren the creator of the Life Planner is a Delta Gamma like me : ) Seriously, I know it may be a bit late to order a planner, but this would be worth ordering and getting a bit late. There are tons of options, they have custom options, and tons of fun accessories. I can’t wait to start using this!!!

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