My 4 Steps to Longer, Stronger, Heahtier hair!

I would love to share with you the 4 steps I have taken to completely change my hair from brittle and dry to shiny and strong and growing fast. AND trust me I'm not here to tell you blow dry it less, don't dye it and all that jazz.. because believe me I do all of the above. I bleach my hair and apply heat to it almost daily. SO here we go.. my hair secrets...

FIRST step:

Found here: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spectrum-Naturals-Organic-Coconut-Oil-14-fl-oz/10535750

I massage the organic coconut oil in my hair 2-4 times a week (leave in 10-25 mins) wash out with shampoo. I do this until hair is growing and healthy (no split-ends) and reduce to 2-4 times a month. Generally if I feel my hair getting weaker I start back up doing it weekly. Works amazingly!! But make sure it is VIRGIN coconut oil not hydrogenated!

SECOND step:

Found here: http://www.doterratools.jp/salon-essentials-haircare/

I absolutely LIVE by Doterra products especially their Salon Essentials Hair products. This shampoo does a very good job of stripping your hair clean. which is perfect after using the coconut oil. It also smells amazing. If you have never tried this shampoo I strongly recommend it!

THIRD step:



 Found here: http://www.doterratools.jp/salon-essentials-haircare/

Of course what comes next is the Doterra Conditioner. If you were to only get this conditioner and use a different shampoo your results would still be amazing. This conditioner contains essentials oils. I believe their is some peppermint in there because when you massage it through your head there is a tingling feeling right at your roots! This conditioner also prevents static... which if you live in a place with long cold winters you will be extremely grateful for!


FOURTH step:



Found here: http://www.target.com

Miracle Oil! As I like to call it.  It hydrates the hair in a natural way. It makes hair more manageable. If you color your hair! GOOD news argon oil cures the brittle hair and increases the life of color treated hair. Also is said to add shine to hair! I apply Argon Oil when my hair is damp. I put about a dime size drop on my hands and rub them together till oil is heated. I apply the oil from the ends to the roots. (be careful not to apply to much.. a little goes a long way and applying to much can make your hair look oily)

BONUS: I like to switch up my shampoo and condition every couple weeks.. I usually just use a different brand once or twice before switching  back. I feel it helps my products keep working.. due to the fact my hair wont get used to the same routine. The brand I usually use is JOICO K-pak for damaged hair. Found here: http://www.walgreens.com

*jenn

The Children's Place

A child's room should be a place where they feel safe.  It should be filled with all the things they love along with hopes and dreams.  When I was in the process of creating my sons room I wanted to capture his childhood.  I wanted him to have a place of his own to learn, grow explore and create.  I wanted him to have a place that made him happy, or lifted him up when he was sad.  I also wanted a room that was functional as well.  Lets face it though, creating a child's room can add up fast.  To make it cost effective, I got all his furniture from KSL or from my parents D.I. pile and re-painted all of it.  All of his wood furniture cost me a whopping $30!  I hope you enjoy!

My aunt Denise made this adorable scrap book for Charley and mailed it to me right after he was born. I still need to get some pictures in it but it is a darling display.  

The books in the racks are actually spice racks purchased from Ikea for $2.99.  They come unpainted so I painted them navy add some more color in his room.  This is perfect for books that are not hard block books.  Putting them a little out of reach makes it so he has to ask to see one of them.  He calls them his special books!  I got his letter name from the wood connection and painted them up to match.



Bookshelf Before!

Bookshelf After! 

This bookshelf was given to me from my mother.  I was not sure if I would be able to salvage it.  (Seriously check out the before picture)  However, with my husband sanding it about five times and Jenn and I painting it about ten times, I am very pleased with the final result.  It looks stunning in his room and he loves it.  I even let Charley help me paint a little bit of it.  He loves it!  Knobs again were purchased from Hobby Lobby.  Watch the sales!  Knobs usually go on sale at Hobby Lobby 50% off once a month.  

This was my dresser when I was little.  It is a gorgeous little piece and perfect for a child's small clothes. I painted it white to match his other furniture and I got new knobs from Hobby Lobby.  If you look closely I have displayed rocks, sticks and other little treasures Charley has found.  

The Bed:  This also was a huge project.  I purchased the bed from KSL for $20.  I did not want to spend a ton on a bed we would eventually be exchanging for a twin.  I love the toddler beds as a transition from the baby stage into the toddler stage.  The bed was originally black and so it too took about 10 coats of paint.  It was so worth it in the end!  His cute night stand/stool was purchased from Home Goods for $10!  The only real place I splurged was on his bedding purchased from Pottery Barn Kids.  I bought a twin even though this is a toddler bed.  I just fold it up to make it work.  When he moves up to a twin I won't buy new bedding because we already have it!  

Charley loves flags and what sports room would not be complete without them.  

Charley loves sports.  From the time that he could talk almost every word out of his mouth was basketball.  This is why we chose to do his room this way.  He loves it and to be honest, it is also one of my favorite rooms in our home as well.  Maybe it is because childhood is so special and this reflects his cute little personality and attitude.  Please feel free to leave a comment if you have questions where or how to do anything you see! 

   Thanks, 

-Meg

Two Days to Remember

My wedding story is unique in the fact that I got to marry the love of my life twice.  Before I get to that part, let me take you back a few years to when Chad and I met.

Chad and I met in high school when he was a senior and I was a junior through a mutual friend.  I don't know if it was like this for him, but for me time really did stand still for a minute when his eyes met mine.  From that moment on we spent as much time together as possible.

After two years Chad decided to serve and LDS mission in Mexico.  After he left I met someone else and got married.  Shortly after I had my son my marriage fell apart and I became a single mom.  I was sure my life would never be the same and I was terrified of being a single mother.  However,  on the day I signed my divorce papers I ran into Chad.

We started dating again and it was as if nothing had really changed except for now I had my sweet little Charley.  Not only did I get my best friend in the whole world, I also got the most amazing and wonderful dad for Charley.

We were married on January 11, 2011.  Shortly after we were married we had the opportunity to be sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.  After all that I had been through it was absuloutly wonderful to have the opportunity to look at Chad sitting across from me and promise not once but twice we would be together forever.  We have now been married for two and a half years and I would not trade this life of mine for anything.  Enjoy!

My veil was my favorite part of my dress...oh and my shoes!  

I was so lucky to have my mom as a photographer!  She is AMAZING!  

http://indigi.photoshelter.com/

 This is soo us! 

Love this man of mine! 

The cake! (P.S. My computer that had all my wedding pictures crashed!  I will add more of our reception later)  

 Round Two!  LDS Temple May 11, 2012! 

-Meg

My Wedding Day

8.12.11

The Wedding Day, One of the most stressful days but the most amazing as well. I loved everything about my wedding in a major way. It is the day that takes months of planning and a day you truly pour your heart into.  I would not change that day for anything in the world. I chose the colors red, yellow and grey. I wanted a very relaxed wedding reception… NOT your typical stop by in church clothes grab a brownie and leave, I wanted dancing, laughing, talking and a very casual atmosphere. I put everything into this wedding and I hope you enjoy it! 

Also seen on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/jennscamp/my-picnic-wedding/
Photo credit: Jessie Alexis Photography http://jaephotography.blogspot.com/

*jenn

Meghan's Confessions

Confessions

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I love Mt. Dew...as my son calls it "mommy's juice".  

I love Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys.  Like you don't?  

I never answer my phone so if there was an emergency I am pretty sure I would be the last to know.  

I absolutely LOVE dance while I clean pretending the mop is a microphone and the tile floor is my stage.  

When I was little I called myself Mrs. Peter Pan.

I love Olive Garden's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake.  It is fabulous and I would eat it everyday.  

I could watch How I Met Your Mother reruns over and over and still pee my pants laughing.   

I worry about just about everything...OK everything.  

I have an addiction to shoes.  

I will without fail ruin every manicure I get only seconds after they have finished 

I am not ashamed to admit I will work and then on my way home pick up some fast food...c'mon we are all big fat fatty's at heart.   

-Meg