Be Brave & Smile

This frame can easily be recreated and I might do one in the future, but this speaks so loudly to me. I am attending my university now and this is a great reminder to do exactly as the image says. I think that a lot of people forget about those two things because being brave is something that we all have to strive towards. Not … Continue reading Be Brave & Smile

Back-to-School | 5 Ways to Avoid Being Late For Work or School

Who really enjoys waking up before the sun shines? Very few people. Sometimes I am that person but most days I am the one hiding under my blanket for another ten minutes of sleep. So, I have come up with some ways that I have found have helped me even when I only have thirty minutes or less to get out the door. All of … Continue reading Back-to-School | 5 Ways to Avoid Being Late For Work or School

Back-to-School | Shop For What You NEED, Not What You WANT | Fashion + School Supplies

Welcome to the first “The Mermaid Network’s Guide to…Back to School”! I thought that this would be a fun series to start, even if I don’t keep it up in twenty years, to just share my experiences and learn from all of you Fleeters as well. Now, I know that shopping can be something that we all look forward to when the new school year … Continue reading Back-to-School | Shop For What You NEED, Not What You WANT | Fashion + School Supplies

Recipe: Oatmeal with a Twist

Just for the record, I hate breakfast. So, when I finally found a combination I liked it made me want to eat breakfast a little more often. I also love Dinosaur eggs, don’t judge me…but this is great if you are going back to school or going to work…heck, it is just for everyday enjoyment! Who doesn’t want to see those dinosaur eggs “hatch”? What … Continue reading Recipe: Oatmeal with a Twist

Back-to-School: One Item Never to Forget!

This item normally goes unnoticed or forgotten and some of you may think that I am odd for even suggesting this but this is the one item I wished I had carried with me throughout high school. Here is a picture:     DEODORANT!!!!! I swear, boy or girl, you need this! There have been days where I had forgotten to put deodorant on and … Continue reading Back-to-School: One Item Never to Forget!

Back-to-School & Eyes On Me: Summer Envy

  So, this is a neutral tutorial with a little bit of a pop. I decided to keep the eyes very natural while having green as a statement color to show off the eyes so it doesn’t look like you aren’t wearing makeup. This is a simple look that can be used daily and it is a great transitional start to get into more makeup. … Continue reading Back-to-School & Eyes On Me: Summer Envy

Back-to-School: What Makeup Do I Need?

So, I am going to start a small and short back to school series which will be before the fall semester and spring semester probably. I think that spring semester never gets enough exposure and since I am not going in fall and heading into spring, I thought I would do both. So watch out for spring back-to-school editions. By the way, some pictures are … Continue reading Back-to-School: What Makeup Do I Need?