Blog Idea...

Hey Hey Hey! So I have had this idea and I have actually contacted some bloggers to see if they would like to participate.

My idea is to have a Beauty Blogger have a Younique party on her blog for 10 days. I make a blog post of 10 different products for 10 days straight and what ever hostess rewards come from that party that beauty blogger would get to have and use. Sort of a I help you if you help me deal!

I may do a mystery hostess Younique party for anyone who orders that follows my blog! 

I am trying to come up with new ideas because I am so close to my goal it is unreal! 

I am also going to start making videos as well and of course I will post them on here if I can.

I really am so excited to be able to do this.

I had a girl ask me on twitter what color eye shadow she should wear with her new lipstick. She didn't order anything from me and none of her products were Younique but it felt so cool that she reached out to me and I was able to help out!

If you are Interested in all in having a party yourself on you blog or on Facebook contact me and let's get you those hostess rewards!!!

Also I just wanted to say Thank you all so much who have taken time out of your days to read my blog. The page views I have been getting recently has been so crazy! I have never had more then 10 page views and the past few posts have been close to 100 views! 

I am so excited! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

Younique

<3 Ashley

When you reach a goal.....

I am in a bit of a shock. My March goal in Younique was to have an order. Well at this moment I have had 8 orders and I am $250 away from the next level!!!! I have held 4 parties so far and some haven't been as successful as others but it is all a learning experience. Each is a stepping stone to greatness! I have already done more then i even thought I would so I am very excited to see what else I will be able to accomplish.

Setting little goals for yourself is a great way to succeed. Nothing out of the ball park but a little something to help you focus. Set you big goal and the little ones in the mean time. like this week I would like to set up another party.... have 2 sales....by the end of the month I hope to sell $250 and be at the next level!!!

I also want to start full force getting back in shape and losing weight and toning up for my wedding! The gym needs to be my best friend. 

So I guess I should set my goal and normally telling you all it makes me work a little harder. Alright so hummm... Well at this moment I weigh 140 so I would like to get back to the 120 I was last year. so there's my big goal, now how am I going to accomplish that. Well with Weight Watchers because it has worked. With Zumba, Gym time, and those toning tricks I learned I believe I will get there. 

Going to bring that little quote of  Muscles and Mascara to my life now!

Alright so lets see, This week lets say my goal is to work out at least 3 times and lose 3 pounds.

Sound Good?

If you have any tips or advice share it!

<3 Ashley

My Heart Melts....

Last night, there was a magic moment that made me tear up and be so happy at the same time. 

 Having two dogs has been a big adjustment for all of us. Audrey isn't my only care anymore and it's not terrible by no means but it does take more time and I have all the faith in the world. 

My world does revolve around them as it does anyone else. I believe Audrey and Clyde are my best friends... my kids... my family members... I would love to have them in my wedding and they to stay with us forever. I love them! 

I think Clyde has been amazing and has changed so much since day one when we brought him home. He is a big boy and scared of a lot. the first day it took Kris and I 30 mins to get him to come in our house. He had never been around other dogs so Audrey was good smelling to him and he had to show his "man hood" to her several times. 

Now, he hardly does any of that. Not to Audrey or to me. He is calm and looks so happy.  It took him a while to eat in front of us or even take a treat from us. I give treats for good behavior... because I can...Training.... you name it.  Clyde also hasn't shown much interest in toys. He will watch Audrey chase the ball and run with her but then turn around and want me to pet him. He has sniffed the toys to see what she's messing with but then just walks away.

Well last night I heard Audrey growling an awful lot so I went to go make sure she wasn't being mean and there wasn't a fight about the break out. 

Audrey and Clyde were playing with one of the rope toys. Clyde had a toy in his mouth! Clyde was playing with a toy! I couldn't believe it!  

What a great Fur Mama moment for me!

I am so beyond Thankful that we have dogs!

I love them so much!

Please feel free to share you Fur baby!

Hope you all have a great day!

<3 Ashley

Mail man is my best friend....

I say that only when I get Younique products in the mail and this weekend I did! Eek! So excited! When I wasn't binge watching Netflix... I played with my new products and I'm in LOVE!  My favorite product has been the Mascara of course but the lipstick color Upscale, I got in my kit is my favorite lip color so far! 

I'm in love with going home every night and playing with my make up!

  

Today I should also be getting the Essentials Collection that is now no longer available since they made room for the new products that were released today!!! 

YAY!!

If you want to learn more about the products please feel free to comment below and ask any questions or just continue to read my blog and you will get to see all the products!!

You're welcome to visit my website at anytime and order any products you want to try.

Younique has an awesome 14 day guarantee that you can return it if you don't like it no questions asked!

www.youniqueproducts.com/LashywithAshley

Hope to hear from you!

Have a fabulash day!

<3 Ashley

Sometimes simple is all you need!

Hey! I always find it to be so much fun to take simple stuff and together they become such a super cute outfit! T-shirt, shorts, sandals, and a dash of accessories you have an outfit everyone is asking where did you get it?

You could totally wear this outfit tomorrow because I bet you have all the pieces to this simple...yet...CUTE outfit!

Go to your closet or your dresser and pull out your... Black t-shirt.....your khaki shorts....grab your fedora ( because I know you bought one like I said to in my  Hats Off It's Sunday post) and slip on your black sandals..... and sprinkle on some bling... you will have such a super cute outfit that I bet you are thinking "holy crap...why didn't I think of that?"

Let me take a bow and say, "Thank you." :)

<3 Ashley

  

We Made it to another Feel Good Friday!

Good morning! Happy Friday! I feel like this has been a long week! Happy Spring! It's is a rainy day here. Blah...That means I should stay home and cuddle with Audrey right?

I want to brag a little about myself because I can't get over the fact that I have loss a total of 7 pounds and I have only 3 more to go before I hit my goal! I am beyond excited and Proud of myself! It is truly and awesome feeling!

I started my day, yesterday, trying some Green Tea. It was good just tasted like some unsweet tea to me. I drink the whole to-go cup! Go Me!

Last night, I did the Zumba Toning DVD (Ripped from Exhilarate) then I did 20 reps each of different resistance work outs! 

I'm feeling really good! I left one point yesterday, My fiber one bar (2points), Smart One Spaghetti (7points), grilled chicken and baked potato dinner(7 points), and mini chocolate fudge pie (9points) all added up to 25 points.

Today, I believe I will start my day out the same with the green tea and Fiber One bar. Although my bed feels perfect especially with Audrey curled up with me...

There is a quote I found yesterday that I love and I believe it to be true and actually I could hear my dad say something like that to me.

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going!

Good Habits are just as addicting as bad but so much more rewarding!

I told my friend yesterday that I really wanted to blog this whole adventure I am on so hopefully I could Inspire someone to get active, make better food choices, and have this wonderful feeling every single day! There are not many cons to doing this and actually at the moment I can't think of any but I could tell you so many pros....

I sleep better at night

I am more energized

I don't feel sluggish or bloated all day long

I am happy

I am proud of myself

I love myself more

I am getting compliments every day 

So You can do this! My motivation was to look better in the wedding pictures and fit in my bridesmaid dress for the wedding I am in in May. The dress is actually big on me and I haven't even met my goal yet!

So Find what your motivation is and get up and go after your goals! If you are going to try Weight Watchers TRACK EVERYTHING! 

Have a wonderful day! Happy Friday!

<3 Ashley 

Weigh in Wednesday!

Good Morning! I of course go weigh in for my completed week #6! I feel great that's for sure! The key is to track everything to eat and planing will help as well! I always make sure that one day of the week not 4 anymore... I get to go to Buffalo Wild Wings and order the Buffalo Ranch Chicken wrap that is 33 points! I only get 26 daily points so I tap into my activity and 49 weekly points. It's my treat!

I have become totally addicted to the Smart Ones Spicy Chicken Sandwich Sliders (5 points) and The Weight Watchers popped Barbecue Chips! (2 points)

I am getting to the point where I know point values on stuff and I am making better choices.

I am nervous about the weigh in I always am but then again I was very good! I did Zumba at least 5 days of the week, I cleaned most of the day Saturday, I went to the yoga barre class Sunday, and I only touched my extra points Monday night when I ate buffalo wild wings.

It all paid off because I lost 2 pounds! 

Tomorrow night I am excited to work out! Zumba is calling my name as well as some toning with the resistance bands! Whoot Whoot!

I found some quotes that were super cool in my book and I thought they might help inspire you or motivate you!

What you eat in private, you wear in public

Winners are not people who never fail but people who never quit!

Enjoy your night! Remember You Rock!

<3 Ashley

15 in 15

Hello! So I always feel like January is prep month for getting your goals to start! I love my life and everyone in it so it's hard to think of more things I want but, I feel like you always need to challenge yourself to be stronger and not slack off because you will miss things.  So last year I had 14 goals in 2014 this year is 15 goals in 2015.

Go on another Cruise
Drink more water
Try a yoga class
Read at least 4 books this year
Wear my hair curled or waved more
Have friends over more
Teach Audrey a trick
Try a new recipe each month
Keep blog up to date better
Do more with my family
Throw Kris a huge 30th Birthday party
Teach my self the Fake ID country line dance
Do Zumba at least twice a week
Experience something new that's out of the normal for me.
Live each day to the fullest

There you have it... my goals for 2015....we shall see how this works!

<3 Ashley

check it out at your own risk!

Hello everyone! I hope you all were safe and warm! Today started out not so good for me... Audrey kept me up most of the night and this morning we awoke to icy filled roads. On my way to work, I went over a bump and CRACK..... my windshield cracked straight across.... I was devastated.  I mean my nerves were already crazy with driving to work on ICE and then that happened. I am not very good dealing with grown up things and everybody kept saying to me well at least you didn't get hurt... well true but if I didn't have to come into work it wouldn't have happened because I would have kept sleeping and then moved to the couch to nap there haha 

I wanted to tell you about this website I came across and now am addicted to. www.Jane.com it has daily deals from different boutiques and I have been spending some money!

I have ordered a Red Buffalo Check scarf, 4 tunics (black,coral,grey,and blue), Red, green, and beige blanket scarf, and a designer inspired herringbone vest! 

All items that I have been looking to add to my wardrobe this winter! I'm so excited! As soon as all my items come in I will post them on her for you! 

Have a wonderful night! 

<3 Ashley

ummmm about that....

In 2014 I made goals for life and my blog and didn't meet most of them to the fullest I would have liked to, but a lot in life did happen so I can't be too mad at myself.

So let me explain..... 

1. I got really bad migraines and had to drink soda but it's not my first choice anymore and I only drink it when I really need it.

2. I have not cut my hair it has been growing! 

3. yeah... I was doing good and well life happened

4. no one new joined

5. I feel as if I did a little more

6. I did a Diabetes walk for one of my students but not a color 5k

7. I teach a creative movement class at work where i do zumba moves at.

8. I sing in my car everyday..... does that count?

9. I feel as If I have been there a little more for my friends and my family

10. I saw Deirks Bentley and Thomas Rhett in concert!

11. I did cook new recipes!

12. oh yes every month I have gotten a massage!

13. I did take my mom to the zoo for mother's day

14. I didn't do a day trip to the outlets but I did shop on my cruise at Jamaica ,Grand Turk, and Nassau... does that count?

So maybe life did go as I planned but 2014 was so amazing! I am very thankful for everything in my life and for the person I am today!

<3 Ashley

After 2 years of asking......

Hello! I feel as if Sunday was made for snuggles and I now have a snuggle buddy!

Meet Audrey she is a 7 week old Puggle! A Puggle is a Pug mixed with Beagle. She is the sweetest cuddle bug! I got her the night of Christmas Eve!  Kris and I had just gotten to his mom's and he disappeared and came back with a pink and gold box and said ,"Open it." I looked at him like he was crazy, "dude, we just got here, you haven't even said hi to anyone." He said, " No open it." I lifted the box, open and there was the message written " Will you be my mommy?"  along with "ps. I don't have a name and inside the box was my puppy! 

We have already taken her to the vet and will have to go in another week for her to get her next vaccines. She has been such a sweet heart and is already spoiled as can be!

I'm so excited and feel so loved that Kris got her for me. 

He really does love me after all! 

<3 Ashley

Hey Mon...We were in Jamaica

Hey Mon! Today's post is to tell you about our stop to Jamaica! It being 27 degrees here I have no problem telling you about my 90 degree day in Jamaica. For one thing,  I was shocked that "Hey Mon" is really said there and they get offended if you don't say it! 

We did a bus tour excursion which was a perfect way to see how Jamaica really looks and it's not that pretty once you get passed the beaches/resorts. They live pretty poor and they just add to their house not just move to a bigger one. 

If you don't want to be constantly bother to buy something then Jamaica isn't the place for you to visit! They swarmed the bus and once you get off the bus, you will hear, "Hey mon respect take a look at my handmade things." 

Our tour did take us to a little shack where we got to have a big box of Jerk chicken and Fiesta bread. AMAZING! 

I would not visit Jamaica again but it was very nice to experience it!

Tomorrow's post will be on our stop to Grand Turk which was my favorite stop out of all of them!

Hope everyone has a wonderful time celebrating the New year tonight!

Be safe!

<3 Ashley