Alyssa Dawson

What I Wore: So much going on!

Cardi: F21, Shirt: DownEaset, Necklace: Simply Created, Jeans: Macy’s, Shoes: Payless This weekend was very eventful. There were good moments and bad moments. I think this might have been one of the most emotional weekends I have had in a while. There are many things that I do not blog about. I feel that there are too many people, that I personally know, Who read my blog. And I don’t want them to wrongfully judge me. I feel like is so much easier to open up to people I don’t know Because I feel like… Read More

Fact/Fiction: Things about life

Fact: I held a brand new baby and imagined all the things that might come his way. (He has great parents!!) Fact: I love writing my brother letters and reading his responses to our questions! He is such a great example to me! Fact: I want some more heels. At work we have wood floors and I LOVE the clacking sound heels make on the wood! Is that crazy?! Fact: I’m done with homework for the week! Fiction: I know what my future holds. Fiction: I love waiting for things to just fall into my… Read More

The Shine Project: Pass it Forward

Remember last week when I was talking about volunteering and how we all should help out? (READ HERE) Well, I’m not the only one who believes that! So I’m very sure you ALL know the lovely Ashley from TSP right?! Well remember when she said she has something new and exciting to share with everyone?! Well, I’m one of the lucky people that gets to share with you what she is talking about! That’s right everyone! Me, Alyssa. I get to share with you the fun new project Ashley has in store for us! So… Read More

What I Wore: A Cindy Lou Event

Blazer: Mom, Shirt: Old Navy ’06, Jeans: Macy’s, Belt: (Don’t remember), Necklace: F21, Bracelet: Vintage, Boots: Ross So, I though I would spice things up and do my hair a little different for this one. Only to have this happen: Me: Hey Brand how was work? Brand: Good what you doing? (my hair is all crazy because I was trying to follow sydney’s tutorial!) Me: Oh just trying to do my hair really cute like Sydney – Acting like she is my best friend. Brandon: Oh okay. (minutes later when I’m done) Brandon: Hi Cindy… Read More

Fun Foods: Whoopie Pies are so addicting!

My husband and I LOVE whoopie pies! If you haven’t tried them then you really need to ASAP! Not kidding. I think we have made them almost every week for a few weeks straight. Not what I call healthy but they are just so amazing! So here is the recipe we use: Cookie Mix: 1 box of Devils Food Cake mix (just over) 1/2 cup crisco 2 eggs Frosting: 2 cups powder sugar 1/4 cup butter 4 oz cream cheese 1 tsp vanilla pinch of salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees bake for 8-10 minutes!… Read More