Sunshine and Rainbows

Monday was sunshine and rainbows here.  Literally!  When I walked out back to feed the backyard kitties, I noticed the rising sun hitting on another neighbor’s tree perfectly.

Look at that gorgeous color!  Perfect fall colors.  However, the day sure didn’t end up feeling like a fall day.  The heat was terrible, and the air was so thick.  We did finally get a small rain shower later in the afternoon and were treated to a gorgeous rainbow afterward.

Speaking of fall, look what I picked up at Dollar General!

Fall Decor Find

I went with my mom because she needed to find some shelf liner paper for her kitchen cabinets, and I found these cute little decorative “thingies”. They were only $1 each, so I picked up two and hung them on each end of our mantle in the living room. I turned them around for the Halloween season (they are plain orange on the other side) and will turn them back around with the wording on them once Halloween is over to welcome Thanksgiving. I like when decor can do double duty!

On the way home, we decided to grab some Taco Bell, and I tried one of the Mango whip drinks.  I shouldn’t have had it at all, but it looked so good.  Anyway, I wasn’t a fan after all!  Ha!  Nothing beats my Diet Cherry Limeaid fix from Sonic.

Making Progress

Today has been very productive.  I was able to sit down with our bill-paying folder and get some bills knocked out.  I was able to vacuum downstairs, so that was a win.  I also did one load of laundry.  I’m really trying to stay on top of that as best I can.  It is so not fun when the laundry gets backed up.  I’m slowly figuring out a system for our home where I can do a little each day so as not to be so overwhelmed.

Hair Care Woes

In my quest to try hair products in hopes of finding one that would bring out more of my natural wave without leaving my hair feeling all crunchy and icky,  I ordered a travel-size bottle of Ouai Leave-In Conditioner.

I’ve read rave reviews about this product line.  However, this just wasn’t for me.  My hair stayed in tangles all day long until I finally just threw it up in a topknot.  But their body creme? Wow…seriously impressed!  I also got a small sample of this with my order, and I am definitely keeping it!

A few years ago, I tried out the Deva Curl haircare line, and it worked ok, but I ran out of it, and I just never re-ordered it.  So, back to the drawing board for my hair.  I’ve been letting it air dry for most of the summer just to use fewer heat products on it.  Looking back on my high school days, I don’t know how in the world I used to put so much mousse, gel, and hairspray in my hair daily!  Don’t judge…it was the 80’s, and everyone did it!  Haha!  I just hate any product in my hair now…it just feels gross.

I’ve had a strong start to my week and I am grateful I’ve felt a little better and have been able to do a little more than usual.  How’s your week going?