#SaucySoreness

I know what you're thinking... "How can feeling sore be saucy, Cara?"
Well, I am more than happy to #enlighten you.

Feeling sore makes you understand that you have worked certain muscles in your body that have been feeling #neglected for a certain amount of time. If you do a substantial workout, and you don't feel sore then you know you didn't push yourself as much as you should have! Get back on the #eliptical, treadmill, grab some more (light weights, betches) and do many reps. You need to feel #tired before you feel #toned, afterall!

Recently, I have been on the #workoutregiment this break consisting of: Zumba routines, planks, mountain-climbers, pushups, some light weights (3-5 lbs), and 100 crunches before bed. My body felt sore the next morning, but I was happy! I knew that I had to start somewhere, and what better reassurance that my body has been pushed than waking up sore!

PLEASE NOTE TO USE LIGHT-WEIGHTS. IF YOU USE HEAVY WEIGHTS AND DO MANY REPS THEN YOU WILL RESEMBLE THE HULK.
Stay saucy & embrace the #soreness,
Cara

#PREGOmyEGGO

With all of these #pregocelebs running around the past few months I think it'd be #rude not to recognize them. To name a few: Beyonce, Hilary Duff, Jessica Alba & J.Simpson, Natalie Portman & don't forget about Mariah & Nick's #twins!

Many of my #closebetches and I have had the conversation about how we don't see many #pregnantbetches around. We know that they have to be somewhere, and we all know of relatives and close family friends who are expecting, but why then does it seem like we never see them anywhere?

Are they all hiding or are they always at #LamazeClasses? Maybe if we ventured into #maternity stores or even to places like #BabyGap we'd come across them more often, though... Who knows.

Beyonce is set to have her baby sometime
this February!

Simpson says she will be having her baby

 in #Spring2012.

In mid-October Duff told the public on
#TheEllenShow
that she knew she would be having a boy.
The due date is supposedly early
next year.

Alba had her #babybetch in
 early-to-mid August.

Portman gave birth to a #babydeck
in the middle of June this past summer.

Mariah & Nick welcomed their #twins
last April. One #babybetch & one #babydeck
for the happy couple! [[Now Mariah is
the newest spokeswoman for
#JennyCraig. She has lost 30 lbs since
her pregnancy. You go Mariah!]]

 Stay saucy & watch out for more #pregocelebs,
Cara

#practicalpresents

When we have lots of people to give gifts to this #holidayseason, it may seem overwhelming. Also, if you're a #collegebetch like me, and on a stricter budget than other family members or friends, then you should pay attention here. #DIY, or Do It Yourself projects, are always popular around the holidays! You know the gifts that are easy to make, but are too #overpriced in stores? Yes, we all do. Don't be jipped this season!

If you're in a pickle for gifts for your family&friend betches then check this #doublewrap bracelet idea out! You can make as many as you want and the materials to make them are very #inexpensive and practical to come by! Plus, the time you spend making these won't be too long so you can make many for all betches! The #stackedlook is always in!

You'll need:

• 44 inches of 1.5 mm leather cord
• 12 inches of brass ball chain or crystal chain
• 58 inches of waxed linen cord
• a 1/4" brass hex nut
• a pair of scissors

Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. The loop should fit around the hex nut, which serves as the clasp. Run the tip of the waxed linen upwards along the leather cord and towards the loop. Then wrap around the base of the loop at least 5-6 times, working downwards in the opposite direction. This will secure the waxed linen cord and is the start of the bracelet.

Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Holding the ball chain against the leather chord, wrap the linen around tightly. 

Continue wrapping while checking if it will fit around the wrist.

When you have reached the end of the ball chain, wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2 or 3 more times. Tie a knot with all three strands.

Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot.

Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!

The materials listed above are to make a #doublewrap bracelet. To make a single or triple wrapped bracelet, divide the measurements by 2 and multiply by accordingly.

 Stay saucy & gift wisely!

Cara

#experimentingextensions

While the typical #hairextension used to just be a selection of blondes, brunettes, and reddish shades betches could pick from, now we have another option.

As most betches have probably already dabbled with earlier this year, these are #featherextensions. They are cute, and if the correct color is selected for the #feather, then you're all set to staying on track & staying saucy. Be sure to avoid any neons. I've seen neon pinks, greens, and yellows & they are not so #saucy.

Kristin Cavallari sports #extensions.
They really can change up the
look of a betch!

This past summer I had to cut off a few inches off hair to keep it #healthy, and was devastated. I wanted my hair to grow back immediately! Obviously, no matter how many tips I came across for #fasterhairgrowth, I didn't want to drink #fishoil smoothies just so my hair would grow quicker!

I soon looked into #hairextensions. While I never did follow up on my #fascination with the "hair", I have remained curious if I would end up liking them like many celebs have! (Please note K. Cavallari on the left.)

My biggest fear of experimenting with them is always wondering if they appear to look #natural or not. It's just like the Wendy's slogan, "You know when it's real."

I don't want all other betches&decks thinking I'm trying to pull off something that really does not appear to be #normal&natural looking, even for a second!

Stay saucy & experiment extensions!

Cara

#THINspiration

Although it's difficult to always eat healthy over the #holidays with all the big family meals and tons of #peppermintbark & treats laying around, here are a few things you can quickly do each day to keep yourself from becoming #soft. It's common knowledge that no betch wants to feel #distasteful! Who would?!





Why not try this quick excericse out?
Perfect for betches who either avoid the #gymscene
or say they just have no time!



If you are into #Zumba, this quick run-through of a routine found on YouTube might be perfect for you! I wouldn't suggest these outfits though...enjoy!!

Stay saucy & get inspired!

Cara

#TistheSeason

Since #Christmas is now only 8 days away, I have begun the (somewhat)stressul process of #ChristmasShopping for family&friends. Since all #finals are done, I now look forward to a whole month off from school & I can finally focus on some quality #R&R. However, before that #R&R begins, I will have #holidayshopping on my mind!

  

Some rules to remember for #Holidayshopping:
1. Never fight for a present. It only ends up making a scene and you look like a #crazybetch. Truth is, it's probably not worth it when you can always find things online!
2. Download an #app to your smartphone that will tell you if you can find the #holidaygift for a less expensive price elsewhere.
3. Go early! Those who wait til the last minute will always regret it.
4. Be quick. Don't take days pondering over what to get people. If you don't have any ideas just go to the stores & look around! More often than not, you will find something that reminds you of them & bam, you're done!

The second thing on my agenda would be the decorating of my room. You always have to have it #betchprepared.

Leaving behind my decorations in my apartment in Ohio, I feel obligated to have to put some time & effort into making my Maryland room seem ready for the season! Although I'm missing a #cheetahprint stocking for my room at home, I plan on coming across some #classicwhite or #colored Christmas lights to bring the room together!

Stay saucy & beat the rush!
Cara

#textuallyadequate

All of the betches I know are easily identified as #textaholics. I know that in order to keep up with everyone these days you have to be #textuallyadequate. With everywhere you are running around throughout the day, it's so much easier to just have conversations on a #text rather than sitting through many phone calls where you will get the same information anyways. It's easy to see that #texting has taken the population by force when everywhere you look, you see people are on their #cellphones. Waiting for class, chilling in a waiting room, procrastinating in the library...everywhere you look you will see betches&decks with their fingers flying across their keyboards texting someone, or in most cases, a ton of people! 

There are all kinds of #texts. As with most things, it's easy to break these #textingvarieties into categories:

1. The #MorningText: Betches love the #morningtext. It shows that her deck cares enough to be thinking about her when he wakes up! It doesn't have to be anything #toomushy, just to get the message you care about her and know she understands how you feel. Always nice to wake up to!

2. The #ParentText: Betches&Decks all get those texts from their parents. The parent's biggest enemy would have to be those #AutoCorrect issues that they seem to run into because they have not yet become an expert on the #textingscene. 

 3. The #RandomText: Betches know that if they are in the middle of a #randomtext convo that they are not the one who initiates it. The #randomDeck will always text you first. Be careful with these though because they may sometimes border on #sketchyslopes.




4. The #Drunktext: Betches & Decks are both guilty of this variety of texting. While it's probably true that people do speak "sober thoughts in drunken speech" the #drunkentext is not always so effective. Sometimes it's too #ballsy to send a text to someone you clearly don't feel comfortable enough talking to sober about your feelings or even calling! While there is always the #drunkdial, the #drunktext may be worse.

I'm sure a ton of betches&decks have had at least one instance where they wish this feature of the #IPhone (or any phone!) had this warning pop up before sending.




Stay saucy & text responsibly,
Cara

#spacejammin'

Remember this oldie? Now it's back and #flirty&fresh. It would be an understatement to say that this song has undergone a #makeover with it's new lyrics and beat. Enjoy it's new #flavaFLAVE.

Stay saucy & keep #spacejam alive,
Cara

#cravin'ravens

What better time to be proud to be part of #RavenNation then now? With only two more days left until I return home to Maryland, I am getting excited to wear my #Rice jersey without feeling out of place! Although I do have a spot in my heart for the #Giants and the #Patriots as well (only because I live these places, not because I am jumping on the #bandwagon, I promise!)

But let's face it, the #Ravens are the sauciest. The #flashyuni's are great and who doesn't like rocking the #Black&Purple look every so often?! Plus, #RayRice is probably the most fun football player to watch. He may be small, but he is scrappy and quick! & he's also adorable!

Be sure to watch them this Sunday night when they face the #SanDiego Chargers.
Then off to play the #Browns & the #Bengals the following weekends.3

Stay saucy & remember to support some #Black&Purple,
Cara

#embracethelace

Who doesn't love #lace?! Not only is it #lightweight, but it also classes up the look of almost any outfit! I love these #lacedresses and the long-sleeved #croptop. I am not entirely sure about my feelings for the #laceshorts right now, but maybe once it gets warmer out and closer to #springtime my thoughts will change. They kind of remind me of a #ValetinesDay doily. As for now, I will be investing some time this winter break trying to find some cute #lovelylace outfits! 

Stay saucy & embrace the lace,

Cara

#BetchBucketlist

Visual #BetchBucketlist of all the things I want to do while on this saucy Earth!

Stay saucy & LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!
Cara

#PDA?Ok?

#PDA, or Public Display of Affection, is a #touchysubject with some people (no pun intended). I used to not be #mushy at all, and was really against it. Sometimes I think it's fine, but I think my problem with it is when people don't understand if they are in a place where most would consider it #appropriate to be so #touchy.

The only real problem is when I am walking to class & walk by couples who just don't seem to want to be further than a foot apart...are you scared you're going to lose each other? Seriously, let one another breathe!

That is just #toomuch for this betch.

I understand you are in love, and that is #GREAT, but everyone needs their own space. While I would say my #mushylevel has definitely gone up since my #freshmanyearthoughts on the topic, I still think some betches&decks need to know the defining line of PDA. I feel like I can express my thoughts easier with images:

#Toomuch. No one wants to see this. #GetaRoom.

No #PDa whatsoever. They are going to the Prom!
Atleast give the camera a standard #PromPose.

Some people think #PDA and #mushinesslevel
must begin when you are young...

Stay saucy & make good decisions,

Cara