Good reads

If you have not heard of the book The Promise of a Pencil then here is a chance for you to learn a little more about it. It is a really amazing and inspiring story of Adam Braun founder of Pencils of Promise. This For-purpose organization helps build schools in different countries around the world providing education to those who do not have the opportunity. Adam's story is so amazing and kept me from putting the book down. Adam knew his life had a greater purpose than the life he was living before and decided to take the first step and make his dreams become a reality.

 This book has inspired me in so many ways and it makes me want to go out write my own story,  and make an impact.  This book had me thinking that if Adam would have given up on his dream he wouldn't have made the impact he has. This book is full of amazing quotes and by the end of the book you will feel so inspired to do more in life, to walk with purpose. 

I loved this quote from Howard Thurman found in the first few pages in the book. 

Hope you all check out the book and I hope it inspires you also to write your own story. 

California Lovin

Summer where have you gone? I can't believe fall is right around the corner! I am definitely ready for sweater weather! Here's a quick recap of our recent trip  to California

We visited the Ventura County Fair. there's one thing you need to know about us is that we LOVE county fairs! Everything about them is awesome! We love the food, animals, just the whole experience! We stopped by and watched two horse shows.

Later we ended up at out favorite place ever and that's the Beach! 

Ventura Beach is so peaceful there's not a lot of tourist or people. The day was pretty gloomy but it was perfect!

 If you ever visit Acton California, you must stop by at Blum Ranch. This place is so beautiful. They sell peaches, figs, and other fresh fruit. They also have jams and  honey. And they even have filmed some movies and shows there!

It was such a beautiful trip and although it was a short trip we did get to do a lot of things. Hopefully we get to go back real soon! Hope you all are enjoying the last  days of summer! Follow us on Instagram @catchherdreaming

Summer Days

I love chai tea

Where has the summer gone? I can't believe its already going to be August. Thank you for your patience and I hope you stick around for the new posts to come. Let us know what you want to see on this blog!

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Hollywood Theme Party

A while back ago one of Mel's friend asked if we could help her put together a Hollywood themed party for her daughter who was turning 10. She wanted the party to be on a low budget so we handmade most of the decorations and Mel also made the cake.Here's a look at the party planning. 

We wanted to create some type of banner to place on the cake so we ended up doing these simple signs to go with the Hollywood theme. 

    

 To make your own all you need are some letter stickers, toothpicks, tape and card stock. Simply cut even rectangles or squares and place a letter sticker on top. Tape a toothpick on the back and its ready to place on a cake!

A custom made mini stage was set in the middle of the backyard we placed some letters and stars we spray painted on a piece of table cloth taped to the back of the tent.The stage was used to present the best dressed awards. Each child walked down the red carpet and was given a special moment on stage after receiving a mini Oscar.

Red Carpet and entrance to the party

Even the dog house had some Hollywood glam.

 Custom made vanity for the party. I have to say this was a success. The kids loved dressing up and taking pictures.

Here's the cake we ended up designing and making. We did add spotlights to it with real flashing lights. It was the first cake we made with fondant and we really loved how it turned out. The birthday girl approved she was so excited! 

The end result. The hard work and time was worth it. Can't wait to see what else we have to plan next!

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Life

As you might have noticed I have not been able to put up another blog post since March. I have been extremely busy with school and finishing up finals this week. This is my life at the moment. Can't wait to trade economics and management books for road trips and hiking this summer. Don't worry I'll get back on track with new blog posts coming up in the following weeks. I'm craving new Diy's and using my new sewing machine also looking forward to share some new ideas with you all. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram-@catchherdreaming for any updates

From my last visit to California I can't wait to get to the beach this summer! 

Five Simple ways to save money

1. Buy only if you need

Every time I go shopping I always ask myself "Do I really need this?". I've been doing this for a while now and realized how much money I saved by not buying things I do not need. It may be hard at first to say no to something you really like but think about it, you don't need so many tops or accessories. I have donated tons of clothing items I once bought, thinking I'll wear it, and end up not using. It's really just a waste of money and takes up space in my closet.

2. Clean sweep

 Dig though your stuff. You will find things you forgot you had. Trust me this really helps because instead of buying new stuff you get to style what you found. 

3. Stay Away

Stay away from stores! This is has helped me save like crazy. I would go shopping to target every week and spend $20-30 on stuff I don't need. I decided to go less often and I've noticed a huge difference. I try staying away from stores I know will have something good I would want to buy. The key really is just stay away, do not go to the store unless you need to. 

4. Look for good deals 

Don't be afraid of looking through the clearance section. I've found many good items on the clearance rack, things I had planned on buying before. I once bought a shirt for full price only to find it 75% off a few weeks later. You can find some really good things on the clearance rack, just keep an open mind.

5. Hide your money

Before you head out the door only carry with you certain amount of cash. I tend to overspend when I know I have more cash in my wallet. If you are a card person start carrying around cash and try to stay away from card swiping. 

Follow these tips and I'm sure you'll notice a huge difference! Think about it all that money you save can go towards a nice vacay or in my case a new camera. Let me know how it goes and Good luck! 

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Diy Sugar Scrub

I have been using this scrub for a while now and have noticed how soft my skin has become. It's natural and so inexpensive, also great for everyday use. During the winter my skin gets extremely dry. My hands and elbows get so rough so I started using this sugar scrub and my hands and elbows now feel so smooth. The sugar exfoliates and gets rid if dead skin cells while the olive oil leaves your skin moisturized. This stuff works really good on your lips too. I just put some on, rub my lips together, rinse it off and voila! Soft baby lips!  

Make this scrub with only three easy steps:

Step 1- Grab an empty container and add granulated sugar either half way or as much as you would like to make. I reused one of my Bath and Body works candle jars to store it in. This also makes a great gift idea just fill the jar up with the scrub!

Step 2- Add olive over the sugar and mix it until it looks like this. You can also try using coconut oil which ever you prefer!

Step 3-  Use it during a shower rub it all over your skin and wash it off. Results? Soft and smooth skin.