Sunday Best

The way we dress affects the way we think, the way we feel, the way we act, and the way others react to us. 

I am in love with this dress!! It is so comfy,It can be dressed down or up. It is definitely one for the closet. I didn't want to add anything to it to take away from the simpleness of the dress so I just added my favorite elephant necklace to just add something sweet to the outfit. 

Shop my favorites: 

Steve Madden

Factory Jcrew

Junie Blake

Roolee

Piper and Scoot

Besos, 

JM

Summer kick off

I had such a fun day on Saturday! I spent it with my sister in-law Karlie and my two little loves Marlie and June. We spent the day at the park welcoming summer. We played with bubbles, saw ponies, and puppies. We also got to play at the jungle gym but mostly with the bark chips. We ended the afternoon eating lunch at BYU at a cute little restaurant called The Wall.

Shop my favorites:

J Crew

H&M

Nordstrom Shoes

Besos, 

JM 

The Magic of Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is a miracle product!!!! I have used this in my hair, on my skin, and I have just started using it on my lips. I truly believe in this product. I want to share a few things I have found in my research and also in my personal use. 

                         

Beauty and Health:  
    

Frizz tamer 

Conditioning hair mask 

Anti- wrinkle eye cream

Eye makeup remover 

Facial cleanser 

Lip balm

Massage oil 

Sunscreen 

Cuticle oil 

Soothe hangnails 

Bath oil 

Stop stretch marks 

Cellulite 

Shaving cream 

Skin moisturizer 

Bug repellent

Softens feet 

Smooths cracked heels

Dandruff remedy 

Lice treatment 

Acne treatment 

Cold sore healer 

Boost metabolism

Eczema 

Weight loss 

Kills herpes virus

Soothes burns 

Bug bites relief 

Antibacterial 

       Heals cuts and scrapes 

      Kills foot and nail fungus

There are so many more things that Coconut Oil can be used for. I have only used it for a few things on that list (the colored ones). I cant wait to try it on more things. Especially because there are a few on the list that will work great for these coming summer months. 

Here are some examples on how I use Coconut Oil:

Eczema: I have had eczema my whole life and its something I have had to deal with. I started using it and the eczema on my arms hasn't been as bad. I just apply like I would lotion. 

Hair mask: Coconut oil and Honey hair mask. This mask helps repair and moisturize damaged hair. I do this after I take my extensions out or after I get my hair colored. It does make your hair more oily so I would suggest doing it in the night and washing your hair again in the morning. 

Lip Balm: I have the worst dry lips. I have recently just started using it for lip balm. I have tried so many kinds of chapstick and none have worked.  I also get cold sores and I absolutely hate them but I have started using a mix of olive oil and coconut oil and have loved how my lips have felt. 

Eye makeup remover: I just apply it as i would face lotion and as an added bonus it helps your eyelashes stay strong and thick. 

Weigh loss: This is also a new thing that I have started to use. I add two scoops to my smoothies. They say to eat it plain by the spoonful but I dont think I am quite there yet. 

I hope you have enjoyed this post. If you like what you have seen subscribe and comment and leave feedback or any suggestions of what you would like to see. 

Besos, 

JM 

Our space

Today I want to talk to you about decorating your home. Decorating is one of my favorite things to do to help make any house a home. I think you should start with your bedroom, because that is your space. You want your space to describe exactly who you are. Especially when you just move in and you have boxes on boxes and you cant even imagine how your house will ever be organized again . But if you start in a room where you spend a good majority of your time I feel that you will be able to get the creative juices flowing and get the images of what the whole house will look like.  

Personalizing the walls makes a big difference. It makes any room become your room which is important even when you are still in school and moving around a lot. James and I have had to start looking around for a new apartment sadly, and when you are looking at new places you have to be able to see yourself  in that home and see how you can personalize it to fit you and your family.

   

                       Here are some pictures of our room and how I have made it our little space.  

SHOP MY FAVORITES: 

Target

Hobby Lobby

Deseret Book

Besos, 

JM

Puppies! Puppies! Puppies!

PUPPIES!!! 

Need I say more? Look how cute these babies are! This is how I spent my day. Just playing with these cute little pups! 

Shop my favorites:

ASOS

H&M

Nordstrom

Besos,

JM

Its all about my siblings

We're the Four Best Friends

That Anyone Could Have 

We're the Four Best Friends

That Anyone Could Have

We're the Four Best Friends 

That Anyone Could Have

And We'll Never ever ever ever

Leave Eachother!!! 

I love my besties so much and don't know what I would do with out them. They will always be my favorite people!! Happy national sibling day! Jacob I'm glad you were born today because it wouldn't be the four of us with out you young blood!! 

Steven Myers

Then we added one more to our wolf pack of four with open arms to Steven 

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And then came so many more and I couldn't be happier to welcome you to celebrate national sibling day with me!!

ivy & gold photography

Sami Jo Photography

Haven't met Shauna yet but that will change hopefully this summer. 

I love you all so happy to call you my siblings and family.  

Besos, 

JM 

Lightening up my life

Great hair doesn't happen by chance it happens by appointment!

Before 

Yesterday I had one of my best friends help me transform my hair from fall/winter to spring/summer, because I am so ready for SUMMER!! 

We took my grown out hombre and brightened it up with some boliaging and foils. We also added some of my natural color 8G mixed with 9N and made it warmer at the roots. I didn't want to be all over blonde, just feel like I was. 

I feel that when you get your hair done it makes you feel like a whole new person. You feel confident, happy, and beautiful. I feel ready to bring in the summer months with my brand new hair. 

Products used to color: 

L'oreal cream bleach and cream 20 volume developer 

TIGI purple bleach with 20 volume developer 

TIGI .6 of 8/3 also known as 8G 

TIGI .4 of 9/0 also known as 9N 

Toned my hair with .5 9G and .5 8WG to make my blonde the pretty color it is. 

After 

For more information about products used or just products in general you can comment and I will answer your questions.  

If you would like your hair done contact my friend Brykelle she is awesome. 

Contact info: 

Brykelle's Facebook

Brykelle's Instagram (personal page)

Brykelle's hair creations

Our love story

Lori Romney Photography

James and I first met in FANZZ while I worked there for a few months. He walked in asking where he could find Oregon Duck snapbacks and in the nicest way possible I responded, "umm.. in Oregon." He said okay and I asked him if he was from Oregon. He said he was and we talked for a few minutes before he left.  

A month or so passed and I eventually ran into him again in the Raintree Apartments clubhouse. We didn't know it before but we had several mutual friends. He didn't remember me at first, but we got to talking and had an equally awkward encounter as the one we had a few months earlier in FANZZ. 

Another month passed and we ended up running into each other at a pool party. The whole night passed without talking to each other until the very end when he came up to me and said, "oh I didn't recognize you..." haha...boys right? After that night we began to see each other more frequently. 

On March 16, 2012 we started dating on and off for two long years that were full of ups and downs. Side note: James did end up getting the Oregon snap back hat he wanted. I found one while we were on a break, bought it for him and used it to make him fall in love with me. 

On March 30, 2014 James asked me to be his wife!!! I was so shocked and speechless but after getting my thoughts together I said YES!!! 

On August 23, 2014 we were sealed for time and all eternity and what an amazing experience it was!! I could not be more ecstatic that I made the decision not only to marry the man of my dreams, but to get sealed to him in the Portland, Oregon LDS Temple. This decision has been a great blessing in our life together. 

For more information on the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Click here

I cannot wait to continue our story and grow our family. I hope you enjoyed this little love story of ours because to me it's the best one I have ever heard. Its my own little fairy tale.

Ivy & Gold Photography

                         

 Lori Romney Photography

Lori Romney Photography

Besos,

JM