My Goals for October

I cannot believe that September is almost over! Where did the time go? Here is what I want to accomplish in the month of October!

Looking Forward to Fall

I am so excited for fall, and we have had a few fall like days so far. I just want to do everything for fall. I'm so excited to carve pumpkins, go to corn mazes, and eat lots of candy corn! Here are some of the things that I am looking forward to!

Pinterest Obsession: Classrooms

Last night I went to a future teachers information session at my University's education college. It got me even more excited to pursue teaching. I love kids and arts and crafts; what other career lets you combine the two on a daily basis. Summers off are nice too though! It may sound silly that one of the things I'm most excited for is decorating my classroom. Yes, I am only a freshman, but I don't think it is ever too easy to start a Pinterest board for something. Here are a few of my favorite teaching Pins on my teacher board.

Brownie Points

Zebra Boxes!

Colorful Classroom

Where are we? Chart

Milk Crate Seats

Classroom Organization

Everything is so colorful and fun! I linked all of the pins underneath the pictures, so you can check out the explanations and the wonderful blogs all of these pictures came from.

Blog Makeover

I decided today that I wanted to change the look of my blog. I changed my background to pink and green chevron and I made a new banner. Unfortunately, Blogger is having some issues with changes not applying, and I am experiencing this issue. I'm hoping they get this fixed soon because the imperfections and fonts on my blog right now make me want to pull my hair out. Crossing my fingers this gets done ASAP!!

My Savings "Account"

I have noticed that since I haven't been babysitting or working since I came to college, I no longer have any spending money. I am very fortunate to have a dollar store biking distance from my dorm! I decided that saving up some money soley for spending on clothes and accessories and craft supplies would be a good idea. I saw this pin on Pinterest about saving every five dollar bill that you get, so when I moved in I started to put all of my fives into this cow piggy bank I got from my best friend's sister for Christmas last year. I've been at school for a month, and I've already saved almost $70 (that doesn't even include coins.)

I have also already decided what I want to spend my money on when I get enough.

I am in love with this Michael Kors Parker Chronograph Watch! I love the rose gold, and the tortoise band! It is so beautiful, but not something I would usually splurge so much money on. However, I think I would feel better about spending so much since it is money that I saved up for the sole reason of spending it. I still have quite a ways to go to get to $250, but I will eventually get there and this baby will be mine.

Polka Dot Outfits!

I wore this dress to the mall, and we ended up stopping at this black light, glow in the dark mini golf place. The white dots looked awesome under the backlights. I'll put a picture of that below!

Dress: My mom gave it to me, but I think she got it at Dillard's

Skinny Black Belt: Target

Elephant Necklace: Forever 21

Texas Necklace and Charm Bracelet: James Avery

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

This s not the best quality picture, but oh well. I absolutely love these shorts and wish I had more places to wear them! I also love the back of the shirt because there are bows on the top part and its adorable!

Polka Dot Shirt: Forever 21

Scalloped Shorts: Old Navy

Black and Gold Bracelet: Charming Charlie's

Charm Bracelet: James Avery

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

I am loving polka dots right now, if you couldn't tell.

Bath and Body Works Fall Scents

The worst part of living in the dorm is that we can't have candles. I love all of the scents at BBW, and the fall scents are some of the bests! I went in today and smelled a bunch of the fall scents, and I loved almost all of them. I got a few Wallflowers, roomsprays, and car fresheners. Here were some of my favorites:

The cinnamon nut bread smells exactly how it sounds, like cinnamon rolls but without the icing. I got this scent in a Wallflower for our room! 

Pumpkin patch is my favorite scent (beside Homemade Cookies) and I have a ton of stuff in that scent, but I think this Pumpkin Cupcake will become my new favorite scent! I love it; it's sweet and spicy and perfect! I also got this one in a Wallflower.

This one smells like Pumpkin Patch mixed with a hint of fresh brewed coffee. It is a very nice warm scent. It is currently the scent that is in my Wallflower.

This one isn't new, and I'm not even sure that it's a fall specific scent. However, I have never really smelled it. I really liked it, so I got it for my car air freshener. 

I got this candle last year in the bakery collection, but I didn't repurchase it because they didn't have the roomspray and I didn't want to get a fourth Wallflower. However, I really love this scent and I am so glad that it is back.

This is a scent that I've heard a lot about, but never had the guts to smell. I picked it up today because the new packaging caught my eye and it smelled a lot sweeter than I expected. I really liked it, and it was the only scent I could find in the roomspray form.

Salted Caramel is a scent that I didn't try, but it looks really good. I am going to have to go back and smell it sometime soon.

DIY Fall Wreath

My roommate and I have the most boring door ever, so we decided to make a wreath to decorate it. It is a tiny wreath because we have a tiny door, and we hung it on a Command hook. It took us about 20 minutes to make and cost less than $15 in supplies.

Step 1:

You are going to start by wrapping ribbon all the way around the foam circle. 

Step 2:

Next, you should hot glue the end of the ribbon to the foam circle, but make sure not to put hot glue directly on Styrofoam because it will melt!

Step 3: 

Take your decorations and stick them through the ribbon and the foam. If they don't have the stem then you can hot glue them to the circle.

Step 4:

If you used the same type of embellishments that I did, you will want to cut off or bend back the wire that is sticking out the back of the wreath. We struggled to cut them so we just bend them back. 

We used two pumpkins and a variety of fruits and plants on the bottom of our wreath. I love the way they look!

Step 5:

Next, you ned to put the ribbon on that you will use to hang the wreath. I wrapped the ribbon around and tied it in a bow.

Step 6:

Hot glue the hanging ribbon directly where you want the top of the wreath to be. 

Step 7:

Put a drop of hot glue where you would like to place your bow.

Step 8:

Finally, press your bow onto the hot glue until it is dry and adhered to the wreath.

And ta da the wreath is done! I love it, and I love fall. I know it might be a little early to have fall decorations up, but who cares!

Link Parties:

Funky Junk Interiors

Craft Envy

Be Different Act Normal

I Heart Naptime

Mop it Up Mondays

Market Yourself Monday

DIY Project Parade

Craft-O-Maniac

Dixie n Dottie

A Bowl Full Of Lemons

Delightful Order

Dorm Room Organization

Let's face it. Dorm rooms are TINY! The best way to create more space is to maximize the space that you use, and the best way to do that is to organize it. Here are a few of the most useful things I have used in my dorm room. Just so y'all know, my bed is lofted so my desk and a few other things fit under there.

Desk Organizers

My desk would be a disaster without this thing! I use it to organize the random things that would sit on my desk such as, my ear phones, various sticky notes, tape, paper clips, magazines, notebooks, and other random things. I love all of the little compartments that there are, and everything has its little nook and cranny.

Stackable Shoe Organizer

This think is perfect for fitting all of my shoes because you can fit multiple pairs in each cubby and boots can go on top. If I wanted to, I could change how they are stacked, but I like the way I have it right now.

Storage Crates

These crates are a must! They are perfect for storing miscellaneous things, and you can stack them up. I currently have one at the top of my closet that has some file folders and extra school supplies.

Skinny Hangers

These are the best coat hangers because they are super skinny and the felt material prevents things from falling onto the ground. I also like that the thinness of the hangers allow more than the usual amount of hangers to fit in my tiny closet. 

Plastic Drawers

We have these in a few different spots in our room. These purple and pink ones hold my makeup, contacts, and nail polish. We also have some that sit on top of our fridge and microwave that hold our plates and utensils. They are very convenient and once again, they are stackable. 

Storage Baskets

I love the chevron print of the lining of these baskets. They are great for holding random things that you use often. I have one full of health and beauty stuff including my makeup wipes, mouthwash, q-tips, and vitamins. I have another one that I put all of my hair stuff in.

Storage Cubbies

I can't even explain how many uses these things have! I literally store everything in these. I have food, cleaning supplies, extra health stuff, DVD's, and a whole cubby devoted to Camel Back Water Bottles. I had this in my room back home, and I love it even more now that it's in my dorm. They don't take up that much space, but they utilize the vertical space that is sometimes hard to use.

Over the Door Hooks

I loved the idea of over the door hooks, but when I got to my dorm they didn't fit onto our door. Luckily when I lofted my bed I found a place for them on the bed frame. I use them to hold my towels, rain coats, and purse. They are perfect and I would use them for the same thing even if they were on the back of the door.

Command Hooks

These are awesome because they don't rip the pain off your wall and they can be used for so many things. We have two next to our door to put our keys since we have had experience with locking ourselves out of the room. We also use one to hang a wreath on the outside of our door, hang pictures in the room, and we are going to use some to hang a curtain rod in front of our window.

Hanging Sweater Organizer

This is the number one thing I recommend! These hanging shelves provide storage that you would have never thought of. I have clothes in some of the shelves, towels in others, and sheets in another. They easily double your closet space, and my roommate has a smaller one that she uses to store her shoes. 

Where I Got Everything:

Desk Organizer: Container Store

Stackable Shoe Organizer: Container Store

Storage Crate: Target

Skinny Hangers: TJ Maxx

Plastic Drawers: Wal Mart and Target

Storage Baskets: TJ Maxx

Storage Cubbies: Target

Over the Door Hooks: Container Store

Command Hooks: Target

Hanging Sweater Organizer: Container Store

Link Ups:

A Bowl Full Of Lemons

Delightful Order

A Crafter's Dream!

The city that my college is in is getting a Hobby Lobby!!! I am so excited. It is expected to open next week and I saw it when I was on my way to the mall. I was freaking out int the car and my friends were very concerned. No one here seems to have ever heard of Hobby Lobby, but when I lived in Texas my mom and I pretty much took weekly trips to Hobby Lobby. As I remember it, Hobby Lobby is better than Michael's, AC Moore, and JoAnn's. This location is going to be huge because it is taking over a space that used to be a Haverty's furniture store. AHHH SO EXCITED!!!

Two Casual Outfits

I'm not a huge fan of wearing running shorts and t-shirts to class everyday because then my cute clothes never get worn. I also just feel more confident when I'm dressed up.

Chambray Shirt: American Eagle

Hot Pink Shorts: J Crew

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

Charm Bracelet: James Avery

T-shirts are super comfy, but aren't very flattering or cute. I tucked mine into white shorts and belted the shorts. I think it helps make a t-shirt look more put together. (BTW this was before Labor Day)

T-Shirt: School Bookstore

White Shorts: Forever 21

Brown Braided Belt: Target

Platinum Sandals: Jack Rogers

Pearl Bracelet: Forever 21

Charm Bracelet: James Avery