A few weeks ago our good friends took us to this neat spot, Jump Creek. It has a beautiful waterfall nestled into some equally beautiful trees. It was a fun little hike, and Viv loved playing in the water!
I love these outdoor adventures with my little family!
I filmed a tutorial for this half up fishtail halo hairstyle I’m wearing. To watch it, click here!
Photos by BreAna Thomas Photography
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Savanah
A few months ago I met this awesome girl, Sandy, when we were both modeling for Happy Baby Wrap. She was so sweet and of course, darling! We both happened to have baby girls named Vivian and they are only about a month apart! She is an amazing blogger, check her out here! She totally inspires me. I don’t know how she balances so many talents and motherhood with such style and grace! She is wonderful. We decided to team up with our cute babes and bring you a joint mommy and me post! I died when I saw these bloomers we got from Tiny Tot Threads. They are so fun. They also have lots of adorable dresses I have been eyeing!
Photos by LC Photography. She was wonderful to work with!
Both Vivians were pretty happy and interactive until we added these Loulou Lollipop teething necklaces. Then my Viv was obsessed, and I couldn’t get her to focus on anything else haha. At one point she was actually double fisting, stuffing them into her mouth. Ha it was intense. To say she loved them would be an understatement!
I love when Sandy and I have conversations about our girls because we each say, “my Viv” whenever we refer to them. Makes me laugh!
These bows from Little Cans are so neat because they come with three colors of clip on bows and two sizes for the headband. I love how customizable they are!
My top is from The Rambler Boutique, Jeans from Gap
Vivian’s bloomers from Tiny Tot Threads, Moccs from Sophie Kate Moccasins, Headband from Little Cans, Top from Gap
I filmed a very short video on how I Dutch braid my bangs. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Simple Dutch Braid Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rL4I7SwmxLo
Day 4! Today I’m going to show you a simple pull through braid that is great for any occasion. I love it for working out because it stays tight, unlike other braids. Let me know if you have any questions!
1. Make two ponytails.
2. Split the first ponytail in half.
3. Pull the second pony through the split and clip it out of the way.
4. Make a third ponytail and include the hair from the first ponytail.
5. Unclip the second pony. It now becomes the first. Split it in half, and repeat the steps again as many times as you want.
6. Once you have braided as far as you like, begin to loosen the sections.
Pull and adjust until you see fit!
The end. Have a wonderful day!
Happy almost 4th of July! I love treats. All kinds, really. I love to make them even more than I like to eat them, so I decided for this post to share a quick dessert idea with you. It feels like it is a million degrees outside, so I wanted something light and refreshing. This is what I came up with! Start with angel food cake. I usually make mine from a box, but if you are feeling extra ambitious, go for scratch. Or just buy one! While cake is baking, whisk together instant vanilla pudding with 1 1/2 cup cold milk. Refrigerate to let it set. When the cake is cool, cut it into small cubes and layer in the bottom of a dish. Add blueberries and strawberries on top of cake. I like my blueberries a little sweeter, so I sprinkled them with sugar before layering them in the dish. Combine equal parts cool whip with pudding until smooth. Spoon on top and garnish with a berry!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday and don’t burn anyone with your sparklers!
Don’t mind us, just sitting in the park, eating our treats haha
Photos by BreAna Thomas Photography
So I have this incredibly beautiful friend. Her name is BreAna Thomas. Check out her blog here if you want some beauty and fashion inspiration. Just be prepared that she is perfect, but here is the kicker…she is also the sweetest ever! I love hanging out with her and our husbands get along just as well as us girls do, which makes them the best kind of friends to have. She is also an amazing photographer and we decided to do an impromptu photo session to highlight some jewelry I got from the Rambler Boutique. They now have a website, so check that out here as well! I did a neutral makeup look for this including one of my favorite new lipsticks from Clinique. It’s called Beige Pop. I find myself wearing it almost everyday because it goes with everything! 
Myla loves getting her hair done. Well, actually… she loves the bribes I give her to hold still while I do her hair, but kind of the same thing ha. She is so funny. I don’t understand how so much personality can fit into such a little body. Always posing and making jokes, I love her. I will be posting her hairstyles every now and then because she is too cute to leave out.
Wow! This is way overdue, sorry. I’m in charge of a big camping trip for the teen girls at church and it’s taking a lot of my free time. We are going week after next, though, so I hope it all magically comes together by then and ends up being a wonderful experience for everyone. After that, I’m planning to be a lot more regular in my posts, including sharing a lot of my favorite beauty products. I’m a total product junkie, and I can’t wait to share!
Well, back to the topic of the day…the bubble braid! This is one of my go-to styles because it is so quick and easy, yet looks really neat. I’m posting this as a step by step, so if you find it hard to follow and have questions, let me know!
First, gather all your hair to one side and secure with elastic. I like to pull all my hair tight and smooth, then pull out pieces around my face and adjust the volume on the top after I put in the elastic.
Next, move an inch or two down from the first elastic and add another one. Depending on how thick your hair is, or the length of it, you may need to adjust to make the gap between a little smaller than this.
Then split the gap between the two elastics in half. Flip the bottom of your ponytail through the gap, keeping it tight and smooth.
Move down another couple inches (the same distance you did on the first gap) and add an elastic. Repeat the previous step, splitting the gap and flipping the lower part of your pony through.
Based on preference, and if length permits, repeat again.
Now begin to gently loosen the sections, one at a time. I find that when I start to loosen the hair, I can pull quite a bit, but once it has started to loosen, I switch and just use my pointer finger and thumb to pull small sections.
There you have it! Let me know if you give it a try!
I’m bringing you my first fashion post today! A couple of my friends opened up a boutique called The Rambler and I’m in love with their stuff! They have so many unique pieces, including some of my favorite jewelry. Check them out here! This kimono is from their shop, as well as some items I will be featuring in upcoming posts. I have also teamed up with my girl Hannah Swenson to bring you a little extra spunk! She is a sparkling ray of sunshine as well as a very talented photographer. She took these photos and I love her to death! A tutorial for this super simple bubble braid is coming up soon as well!
Kimono: The Rambler Boutique
Pants: Rock & Republic/Kohl’s
Top: Old Navy (old)
Jewelry: H&M/Forever 21/Charming Charlie
Nails: OPI Sweetheart/ Jamberry Vintage Chic
Lip color: Clinique Matte Plum
BOLD BEAUTIFUL LIFE 