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My daughter says she’s a VSCO girl and I’m here for it

August 27, 2019

VSCO is actually a photo and video editing app known for its filters. But, tween and teen girls are now calling themselves VSCO girls.

Over the weekend my daughter totally schooled me on what exactly being a VSCO girl means. I was nervous to find out because usually anything that is trendy these days isn’t always the best. I had to say I was pleasantly surprised and actually, am ready to embrace this trend…maybe because a VSCO girl is basically just me reliving my childhood.

Okay, so what is a VSCO girl?

From my understanding its pretty much the most basic girl you will find. A VSCO girl is apparently very aesthetically pleasing, trendy and loves the beach lifestyle. So far so good.

Scrunchies, shell necklaces, checkered Vans, Polaroid cameras, oversized t-shirts, and Hydro Flask water bottles are apparently some of the top items you need to be a VSCO girl.

Y’all I’m totally here for this trend!

Another major part of being a VSCO girl is being environmentally conscious. VSCO girls love using metal straws and Hydro Flasks to “save the turtles.” I mean if there’s any trend that I want my daughter to fall victim to it would be this one!

Also, little to no makeup is involved which is another yes from me. I’m told it’s very light and very natural, embracing their natural features. I can totally deal with my daughter wanting some scrunchies and a shell necklace and natural makeup!

Whether this trend is just for social media or it continues at school I’m totally okay with it! Plus, the look is giving me major throwback vibes to my childhood and tons of nostalgia!

Although this trend really isn’t something new, lets’ face it, this is what most moms dressed like back in the ’90s. This is really just a way for young tween and teen girls to connect at an age where their bodies and minds are going through major changes.

If a VSCO girl is what they are calling it then I’m here for it. Now I’m off to Amazon to order more scrunchies and shell necklaces.

DIY Galaxy Nails That Sanity & Tallulah will approve of!

October 16, 2018

This post has been sponsored by Disney Book Group. All opinions are my own.

Celebrate mad science with Sanity & Tallulah!

Sanity Jones and Tallulah Vega are best friends on Wilnick, the dilapidated space station they call home at the end of the galaxy. Girl scientists, in space and a 3 headed cat?! Yes please!

Get ready for this book to captivate your middle grade reader! It has such an incredible creative plot! Life on a space station and conducting your own scientific experiments as a kid, what’s not to love?

START OF SPACE-TASTIC SERIES

This is book one of a three-book graphic novel series by Molly Brooks. The series follows an irresistible pair, Sanity and Tallulah as they get in and out of scrapes in their outer space home. If you are going to read about outer space, you definitely need nails to match!

DIY GALAXY NAILS TUTORIAL

You will be amazed at how cool this looks, with the stars and mesmerizing outer space look would surely impress Sanity and Tallulah! The techniques used are easy enough for beginners, and it is a lot of fun to do with friends.

SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED

Black Nail Polish
Purple Nail Polish
White Nail Polish
Glitter Nail PolishMakeup Sponges
Nail Dotter (or Toothpick)

STEP ONE

Paint All Nails Solid Black and Let Dry.

STEP TWO

Add blue nail polish to your makeup sponge and dab spots on as shown below. Allow to dry. Repeat the same step with a different makeup sponge and white nail polish. Allow all nails to dry.

STEP 3

Use a nail dotter (or toothpick) add white spots in random pattern. Vary the size of dots as shown below. Allow nails to dry.

STEP 4

Add a coat of glitter polish.

This middle grade graphic novel celebrates strong families, intelligent female scientists, and imagination. It is a great STEM book, and is about two best friends.

SciFi, STEM and girls solving problems equals an amazing and fun read! This is a book that will appeal to both genders and is full of fun and adventure!

Make sure to grab your copy, it is available to purchase online or in stores today, October 16th!

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Last Day of 5th Grade

June 3, 2018

I can’t believe that my girl is “graduating” from the 5th grade tomorrow. I’m sure those of you with graduating seniors are rolling your eyes at me right now, but please bear with me and let me have my moment.

I know it sounds cliché but it really does feel like she just started Kindergarten. Since Mackenzie is our oldest this is all uncharted territory for us.

We’ve been fortunate to have the teachers in our life that we’ve had. Amazing teachers from Kindergarten through Fifth. Each one has been wonderful to our girl. Thank you for your sense of humor, for your patience, and for all the work you put into my child. Most of all, thank you for loving her.

We have been so blessed by our sweet Ocean Bay family. It wasn’t easy moving in the middle of elementary school but every teacher and friend made the transition so much easier. We are forever grateful and thankful for such an amazing school!

Tomorrow morning, the little girl that I once drove in my bus to her first day of Kindergarten, handed her off to my mom with tears streaming down my face, will be finished with elementary school. She’s not grown up yet, but definitely well on her way.

It really just feels like a few days ago that she was this little girl in her plaid dress heading off to Kindergarten.

Then First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade (The first year at Ocean Bay)

Fourth Grade

And Finally Fifth Grade

Every year that passes is another year closer to when my girls will both be leaving me and heading out into the big world full of experiences. I won’t sugarcoat it, the next 3 years are going to be some awkward years. But the truth is I love where we are right now. I like having a big kid. And I am so proud of this big kid and so excited to see what the future holds for her!

But that doesn’t mean I won’t be wiping away tears tomorrow morning as she is officially finished with Elementary School.