July is Over: Things just got real!

I had so much fun and excitement in the month of July! There were holidays Birthdays, trips to the water park, sleepovers and cookouts. But as soon as August hit things got real. I just spent about 4 day moving out of my apartment and moving my parents out of there apartment into a house. Yep you herd it right I'm moving back in with the Rents. It's crazy out here in the renters market, so we figured we can get a bigger better place that would be cheaper for us all and allow us to save money for bigger and better things.

With that being said a sister still needs her space. So we're moving into a 4bedroom house but I have taken claim over the unfinished basement with plans of making it a quaint little studio minus the bathroom and kitchen. So check back to see up-dates on how I make the space my own.

Kayniq Photoshoot

We are super excited! Kayniq had its first photo shoot a couple weeks ago.  Cay and I were amiture photographers but we are more than happy with the way the photos turned out.  We had lots of fun and more than enough photos to choose from.  Breonna was an excellent model and Cayden tried to sneak in a few shots as well. 

We stumbled on a park in Cleveland we decided to take advantage of the sunshine break from all the rain we had been getting.  The park wasn't as pretty as we hoped for but we made the best of it (and got chased by a flock of geese in the process).

Coconut Love!

I am planning on writing a blog soon about all of my favorite products I use on my hair and while I was going through my products the main one that has been the most consistent for me for the past 4years has been coconut oil.  I use this on both my hair and my skin and it is by far my favorite product, so I thought I would give you guys a little run down of the benefits of using coconut oil.

Hair

If you are a curly haired beauty then you probably already know the importance of moisturizing you hair and sealing in the moisture with an oil (if you don't know look for it in future blogs that will be here).  Coconut oil is able to bind the natural protein structure of the hair. This helps the hair retain its natural moisture content and reinforces the hair fiber, making it stronger.

Coconut oil's hydrophobic oil characteristics allows it to stop the penetration of water from the surrounding air and environment, which makes it a great pre-poo because it keeps your strand from swelling so much when water is applied during the washing process.  So consider adding coconut oil to you hair regimen for soft, shiny, and stronger hair.

Skin

Once I started using coconut oil for my hair, using it for my skin soon followed.  I use the oil for a all over body moisturizer when I get out of the shower, and I also use it on my face after washing.  It may make you fill a little oily at first but it absorbs into the skin slowly allowing your skin to be soft a moisturized all day.

Coconut oil is packed with antioxidants, along with the medium chain fatty acids that help build cells rather than destroy them, making it an excellent choice for younger looking skin. Using coconut oil regularly helps build and repair skin, and it is know for actually slowing down the development of wrinkles and liver spots.

I got a tip from Hey Fran Hey to use it every day on my nails and I have received great results.  My nails are strong and healthy and can grow to great lengths if I allow them too.

Internally

Now I haven't tried this myself so I can't say how well it works.  But I have read that eating a spoon full of coconut oil a day will help with your overall health.  It is known to help with weight loss, raise your good cholesterol, strengthen your immune system, and help control blood sugar levels.  I may have to test these out one day.


All in all the use of Coconut oil has some amazing benefits one of the key things is to make sure you get unrefined virgin coconut oil.  You don't want to miss out on all the amazing qualities by purchasing a version that has been stripped of all the properties that makes it oh so good.

Do you use coconut oil? If so tell us how!

Caydens Garden Update

Me and my son, Cayden are sharing many joys and memories with the garden we are growing. We maintain it together and he is learning the process of growing a garden and taking care of it. He is very handy too, he does all the watering, helps me pull the weeds, and  he always has to pull an onion or two up and eat them since that's the only thing edible right now ...

No More Itty Bitty Bikini!

Gone are the days where you had to be a size 5 and below to rock a bikini.  Companies like Rue 107 are now making it possible for women of all sizes to tastefully rock bikini's this summer and feel confident and comfortable while doing so.

I don't know about you but I know for me wearing a one piece swimming suite can be a daunting task at times let alone thinking about the possibility of getting into a two piece that is actually comfortable.  I know shopping for swimming suites for me have always been an unwanted experience.  You go into these stores and the swimming suites looks like something your grandma should be wearing.  How humiliating would it be to show up to the pool with the same suite as the 80 year old sun bathing in the corner.

So I applaud all the designers who have decided to take it up a notch and cater to an audience who have been overlooked for way to long.

I'm excited because I have purchased a few pieces myself and they should arrive soon =) So I will give you guys an update once it gets here!  In the mean time check out there line they have lots of great clothes over there in awesome one of a kind prints.

 

pics from Rue 107

What are you rocking to the beach this summer?

Summer Savings!

Wanna know how to make the most of your savings this summer?

                   

            


Summer is the best time if the year. We go to the beach, have cookouts, party, road trips and lots of time with friends making memories that we will take with us throughout life. It has to be everyone's favorite season , unless u are fortunate enough to have sunny days all year round.
But lets not get caught up in the season because I find myself spending way to much money in the summer. Here is some saving ideas that I will use to save money and still make the most out if my summer.

1) $5 Savings Plan. I saw a savings plan that every person can do if they ready to start saving for the summer. It's so simple and easy to do if you are ready to start saving this is an excellent way to get in the groove of mangling your money better. Every time you have a $5 dollar bill in your possession you save it. Never spend your $5 dollar bills again and see how face they can add up. After awhile you'll be so used to saving your $5 dollar bills, it will become a habit. C'mon give it a try!!

2) ibotta. I just found this app  on the android app market ( sorry iphone users) n its free. Its almost like using a coupon but you do it when after you get home n you get the money directly to you that you would have saved with a coupon. Say they have batteries on there list  and u save 75 cents n u buy batteries u scan your receipt n the credit your account 75 cents!!! You can even complete more task to earn more money like taking a poll, writing a review or posting to Facebook for more savings!!! You can start a fund for yourself just buy buying groceries. I love this app!! Check it out.

3) Thrift Store Shopping. I remember in high school where you were judged by where you shopped and thrift clothes meant you had no money. I feel like a complete idiot for letting people influence me to buy nice clothes when at the end of the day I was still myself and none of them mattered to me. Ok that's enough about that, but thrift store shopping is not just about wearing the clothes, it's thinking outside the box and using what someone doesn't want anymore and making it into your own treasure. I love the idea of recreating something that I get from goodwill, all it takes is $1 picture frame and some paint and you have a whole new frame that's hip and up to date with your style. Why buy one for $15 when u can do it for a few dollars. Even with clothes, there's so many ideas on pintrest or the internet in general on recreating old clothes into something new and hip. Bring out your creativity this summer and save some money. Every person I went thrift store shopping has yet to regret it.

4) Couponing. We don't have to be extreme couponers to save money. There are so many coupons out there and I don't see how people don't take advantage of the money they can save. There's coupons for just about everything you do, groceries, shopping, restaurants, kids activities, the list goes on and on. I might love Ben and jerry ice cream but if I can get some ice cream for a few dollars cheaper best believe I'm turning my back in Ben and jerry. Also stores like giant eagle give you major perks for shopping at their store and buying their products, you buy groceries you earn fuel perks, or you buy fuel you earn grocery points.  Planning your meals ahead and using coupons accordingly will save you lots of money for the summer season, and something you candor may years to come.

Here's a few I like:

Coupons.com

Groupons.com

Livingsocial.com

5) Make a Plan. Everything that you purchase that ia not essential for living, you should have a plan for, going into the mallbyoumshould have a spending limit dont just go in there with out a plan or you will end up over purchasing. buy things within your spending limits. creating a goal chart is a good way to make a plan if you accomplish something tou fet to reward yourself with something you dont normally buy, add thongs to your goal chart and create goals for yourself, this will motivatemyou to domplete a task you be dying to do by rewarding yourself. nothing simple thats wont really restrict you, say things like losing 20 pounds, or getting a promotion at your job, golas that eill getter your life.Goal Chart. Another idea is to make a 30 day chart, you put items you want to purchase on your 30 day chart and after 30 days you can buy it, this will stop you from implies buying, give you time to think about it and look for a good deal. The goal is to stop buying everything you see that you like and restrict your spending habits by giving you time to analyze and consider if you really need it.

6) Stop purchasing disposable stuff. If can live in one time period it would be back in the 60's and 70's people valued what they were buying amd everything was made to last and when it broke they fixed it, they didn't have nearly as much waste as we do today and I'm sure they saved lots of money. Instead of buying a 24 pack of water buy one nice water bottle and refill it...you know what I mean? This will save you tons of money. Also look into making your own things cleaning solutions, face mask, bug replelient, lotion, lip balm, gue paint also everything you can think of can be made at home for cheaper then you will ever buy, and sometimes you have all the supplies already in your house. We need to stop being lazy and be more cost efficient and stop creating so much waste. It's worth the money you will save and still gets the job done.

7) going out for a fun. Whether its a date, with friends, or your family. There's tons of things to do this summer that you can save money doing. Why spend a whole bunch of money trying when there's things you can do for practically nothing. I love all the festivals and lil town carnivals, they are usually free. I know my son Cayden just likes to get out and be around people and he's a happy lil guy. If you spend a few bucks for food and a couple rides that beats cedar pints prices any day if you ask me. It doesn't always have to be some big expensive event to be a good time, I just want people to know that and in the summer there's almost something's going on every weekend if you take the time to look. If its a hot day, some communities have little ware parks or play water areas for kids. I jus found out about splash pad/spray grounds for kids and its free and that my town has one. 

Check out this link to find festivals for all my northeast Ohio fans Time for Fun or here  for Spray Grounds. Everyone else can use Google and tons of stuff will come up. :)

Lets not forgot about our good old fashion parks. I over Cleveland metro parks they are so beautiful and peaceful. Me and my son love to make the trip out to Solon to visit there metro park we call it our secret place, we go deep down in the woods and found the most amazing place. (Can't wait to bring Sareka there!!)) most of these parks host events for kids too, like nature walk at night, all free, just bring or own bug spray. Check out Cleveland Metroparks for more on there parks.



My Goal is to at least start the $5 dollar saving plan, I think it is an awesome idea.

What are you going to do this summer to Save Money?

Kayniq Tee's

If you follow me on Instagram Then you have already seen this post!  Cay and I are so excited because after about 3 years of getting our business together from a small idea we are making big strides.  Our first Tee's for Kayniq are being printed as I type and should be in my hands tomorrow! 

The idea for the shirts came from an earlier post you can read here! We have a limited quantity so you can pre-order yours today.  Just leave us a comment with your email and we will send over the details and an invoice.  Or send me an email sareka@icloud.com The shirst will also be posted in our store in the next couple days =)

We are so thrilled to share this news with you! Make sure you follow me on Instagram to get the inside details of whats going on with Kayniq, and to tag us with pic of you rocking your Kayniq Tee #kayniq !