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DIY Sock Bun Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I try to wash my hair every other day because of its oily-ness. My roots get oily, but my ends stay dry and brittle, especially if I over-wash. Unfortunately, wearing my hair down isn’t always an option, whether it’s because I’m on-the-go, don’t have time to do my hair, or am experiencing a case of “second-day hair.” When this happens, I turn to the sock bun. I love a well-made sock bun, because while it takes just minutes to complete, it looks chic all day, and is work, school, restaurant, gym, bar-ready. It’s one of the most adaptable hairstyles depending on the occasion, and…
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The Brilliance of Using Bedsider.org
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bedsider.org. All thoughts and opinions are my own. “Hey Mom, I want to get on the pill.” This doesn’t seem like the typical thing one would openly say to their mother, especially when away at college and just-turned 21. But what an outsider may not realize is that my decision to start taking birth control was not for the typical desire to keep from getting pregnant, but rather for stability. I was always very irregular then it came to my Time of the Month (TOTM). Sometimes I’d start at the end of the month, sometimes I’d have my TOTM…
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Review: Cajun Cafe at the Market in NOLA
Disclaimer: A Dash of Sarah was not compensated for this post by The Cajun Cafe at the Market in any way, shape or form. All of the following is of my own opinion, and does not reflect the opinion of those who work or own the establishment. Cajun Cafe at the Market Review Overview In March, I visited a close and old friend Brooke in New Orleans (I know I know, why the heck does it take you so long to review a place, Sarah?! Forgive me, my head has been buried in the figurative sand that is college). During my few-day trip, we decided to eat any and all cajun/creole…
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Starting the 30 Before 30 Challenge
Have you ever woken up one day and wondered where the last few years had gone? [Originally written in 2013] Welcome to my current dilemma. Don’t get me wrong, I’m young. I’m just barely starting my twenties. But, I don’t want to use that as an excuse to wait and keep myself from living. I mean really living. Experiencing new things and being able to smile back on all the crazy memories later on. There’s only so much time in our lives we have to do ALL the things we want to do, so why not start crossing those wishes and dreams off of our list and making them a…
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DFW Bloggers Spring Meet Up 2013
Remember how I talked about how much fun I had co-hosting and getting to meet fresh bloggy faces back in Fall? Well, I was lucky enough to do it allll over again with the DFW Blogger Spring Meet Up! Thanks to the lovely Nicole of Three 31 who put together this whole get together, we enjoyed a wonderful time bowling, mingling, and sipping delicious drinks at Lucky Strike in Fort Worth., a swanky bowling establishment that offers a full menu and a tempting drink list. See that Strawberry Basil Mash pictured there? It was DELISH. We each took turns bowling the occasional strike and the ever-present gutter ball. Between turns we…
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Sugar-Free Yogurt Popsicles – DIY Recipe
Tired of the same ‘ole yogurt and fruit routine? Follow this incredibly easy recipe for a quick, cheap, low-calorie snack that’s deliciously addictive! These sugar-free yogurt popsicles will be a hit for your little ones, or at any party this spring and summer season. Sugar-free Yogurt Popsicles Nutritional Facts Per Serving (Serving Size: 2 mini popsicles): Calories: 44 — Sugars: 6g — Carbs: 6g — Protein: 3g Ingredients Needed: Fruit of choice (personal favorite: 6 strawberries) Greek yogurt of choice (personal favorite: Yoplait honey greek yogurt) Popsicle mold set (I snagged a mini 8-popsicle set for $1 at the Dollar Tree! I did notice that they were out of stock when I…
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DIY Thrifty Gift
No one likes showing up to a birthday party without a gift. But at times there are reasons beyond your control for not being able to have one. Perhaps you couldn’t find the coveted jewelry they wanted, completely forgot about the party until day of and didn’t find anything gift-able, or, worse yet, didn’t have the money to get anything. But what if you could make a sentimental, heartfelt, and enjoyable gift for just under $10? Back in November of 2011, I had just started seeing my boyfriend at the time, J.S. We were planning to celebrate his 25th birthday with a low-key dinner and bowling night, but of course…
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Sarah’s Aloha BBQ Chicken
Once in a while I try my hand at creating a new, exciting dish to spice up my home-cooking schedule. There is only so many times one can roast a chicken the same way before it gets dull! Last week I struck some luck and created a recipe that was a sure winner in my book. I had been craving fruit all day and wanted to incorporate it into my dinner plans. Now, while I would be perfectly fine with a bowl of fruit for dinner, I’m pretty sure any nutritionist and my dear nurse of a mother would scowl at me for doing so. I love the mixture of…
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DFW Bloggers Meet Up Fall 2012
On Saturday, September 08th, Julie from A Beautiful Day, Taylor from Goings On in Texas, and I hosted the first ever Texas Bloggers DFW Meet Up at A Piece of Work in Fort Worth! DFW Bloggers Meet Up – A Piece of Work The hostesses of the night The eventful night was filled with goodies to munch on… Wine to be enjoyed… … and paintings to be drawn! I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with and getting to know my fellow DFW Blogging gals. We truly are a little blogging community. Every woman I talked to that night was so kind, gracious, funny, and downright sweet! We may be online blogging pals, but rest…
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Dashing Dishes: Sarah’s Skinny Pizza
I’ve dedicated my time and efforts towards eating clean since January of 2012. I technically started over a year ago, but took baby steps. In January 2011, I began to cut out fast food restaurants from my daily routine. Then, I started portioning my desserts and snacks. In January 2012, I began to count calories and make a diligent effort to stay around 500 negative net calories each day. If you’re looking to do this, sites like Calorie Count and My Fitness Pal are great resources to use. While I have grown knowledgeable of most calories values in certain foods and no longer feel the need to watch the numbers, I still use the…
