Tatted Thursday: The Stories Behind MY Ink: Part One

As my blog title suggests I am HUGE into tattoos and the love for them in this house is HUGE. Earlier when I started the blog I shared my Hubby's ink in a two part series and I realized I have yet to share mine! 

If you'd like to catch up with his you can check out Part One here and Part Two here.

As for me the adventure started when I was 16 and it has blossomed into a full fledged addiction I am sure. 

Right now my count is at 16 and more planning is in the works for future ink therapy sessions.   :) 

In order to not bore you to death I broke this down into several posts and they are in no special order either... so here we go :0)

Cancer Awareness Ribbon & Cross:

Shop Name/Location:  Forbidden Images Dothan, Alabama

Artist Name: Jesse

Placement: Left Calf

Pain Scale: 4

Price: $100

Age: 28?

Meaning/Story: Cancer is something so real and since this deadly plague runs through our family line I wanted to honor family members  and friends who have fought with this unforgiving disease.

 

I <3 U

Shop Name/Location: Anchor Tattoo & Piercing Bryant Arkansas

Artist Name: Chad

Placement: Left Ring Finger

Pain Scale: 5

Price: $60

Age: 30

Meaning/Story: Last year for mine and my husbands 8 year wedding anniversary her wrote out "I heart U" and I went and tatted that bitch to my finger :) I have always wanted a finger tattoo and we had talked about getting wedding rings tattooed forever but I decided I liked this idea way better and I can still wear my wedding ring :) 

 

Semi Colon

Shop Name/Location: Anchor Tattoo & Piercing Bryant Arkansas

Artist Name: Chad

Placement: Behind Left Ear

Pain Scale: 3

Price: $60

Age: 31

Meaning/Story: I know it seems that this tattoo is a trend and you my friend are RIGHT! The semi-colon has become the sign of self harm awareness and for good reason!

A semicolon is used where a sentence could have stopped, but didn't. With that being said this tattoo (especially on a wrist, is used by survivors) A semicolon tattoo means shes a survivor of self harm/anxiety/depression and things of that sorts. She could have very easily ended her life but she was strong and got over all the pain to continue on with her life story..

As for me personally I got it for my oldest daughter who had a VERY rough year last year. Though we battle it daily still we know that she is working on herself and she knows she has the support she needs to battle this! 

 

AMJ 

Shop Name/Location: Screamers Tattoo Daleville Alabama

Artist Name: Dave

Placement: Left Side of Neck

Pain Scale: 3

Price: $40

Age: 21

Meaning/Story: If you checked out my post when I shared the hubby's ink then this looks familiar :) After a year together went and tatted each others initials on our necks. Our Parents freaked the fuck out but I told them... well he went first :)

He of course decided he was going to make going first funny and had me soooo scared... such a drama queen :)

There are plenty more to share with you guys so be sure to check back with us! 

If you would like to share your ink and the story behind it please contact me. I would love to feature you and your stories right here on the blog!

Our NEW Online Store

Here at Inked & Sassy we are  now offering fun, unique products for you and everyone on your shopping list. 

Since we have just started about two weeks ago we are focusing on our first product which I hold dear to my heart and that is a fun and adorable coffee mugs! 

As an avid coffee lover I know just how much a fun mug can mean not only to you personally but to your home, your friends and family, co workers and more! Th

ese are perfect for gifts or even something for yourself to show off your personality or even a great conversation starter! 

You can check out our store front right here!

I hope that you will check back often for new products that we will be adding in the future and for more great mugs!

If you are into social networking I have a public group on Facebook where you can stay up to date with ALL the NEW happening so I invite you to come join us and send your friends!  

Here are just a few of the mugs you can find RIGHT NOW in the shop...

and don't forget we are always open to requests and custom orders. :)

 

Happy Shopping!

XOXO

SJ

My Year with Ipsy Glam Bags

When I first started the blog I shared with you guys my obsession with subscription boxes... 

At that point I had already been with one called Ipsy and  had my eye on a few more as well which you can check out here.

I have now been with Ipsy for a full year and I don;t plan on dropping the monthly script anytime soon... 

Here's why?

Number one is I REALLY look forward to the pink package in the mail box every month...

for me it is like Christmas! 

 Plus I get a SUPER cute bag every month and if you know me on a personal level you know that this has been an OBSESSION of mine since I was younger... 

damn it the cuteness!

 Over the last year this is what I have raked in with the subscription and if you really think about the quality and the quantity of what you get each month you are really saving money with them! 

 I also LOVE make up brushes and thanks to ipsy I have been able to work on adding to my collection!

 Plus what girl doesn't just LOVE to smell amazing! 

These adorable little bottles do just that!

 A blushing babe is always a must for me... since I am the half a shade of a marshmallow especially in the winter a little color to my face is a must have...

 Blending and eyebrows are the point of perfection on any gals face and luckily I was able to get new and professional grade tools to keep both of these points in shape.

 Ipsy really nailed it with their choices in nail polish brands and colors. 

Though I am not HUGE on painting my fingers you won't see me with out my toes looking color-rific :)

 Keeping my hair healthy is important since I color it so often and with these products I can do just that on a dime :)

 Beautiful skin is a well beautiful thing! 

Ipsy has showered me with amazing products to do JUST that.

 As a busy mom of three, plus the wolf pack at our door and me always on the run, when I do take the time to apply makeup I damn sure don't want to waste it. Ispy apparently heard my cries and hooked me up with these amazing bases and finishers! 

 My favorite place to make a statement with my make up is my eyes. 

As you can tell thanks to the style questions ipsy asks you when you join they know this too and this is the biggest "category" I have gained with them and I LOVE it! 

 I have never been a huge lipstick or lip gloss person but I do think that it is a MUST for certain looks or occasions.  There are a few WOW colors but they have been great about mixing it up and also sending sheer, nudes, and lip balms for my plain jane lip self...

 If you are a make up enthusiast, lover, junkie, new to the game or whatever your make up status is try it out! 

You simply follow this link and sign up!  

Earn points every month and cash them in for FREE products! 

You will love it too! 

Are you an ipsy gal?

Why I Went From Chore Charts To A Cleaning Schedule

As a parent we ALL know that as kids get older there are things that we as the parent have to teach them. Responsibility is one of them.
Not only does things like chores help with this process but it also helps us get things done.
I can not tell you HOW MANY times I have tired chore charts and they have been a HUGE FAIL in our house.
I always felt that these things ended up giving me more work in the end. Checking up on them, coming up with them, punishment for not doing them etc.

 

This go around I had noticed a TON of cleaning schedules on Pinterest and I WAS HOOKED! 

I couldn't believe that this was not something I personally came up with with how many times I had failed at the whole chore chart idea.

We run a pretty hectic life and since the weekends are usually the only days of the week we don't have dad at work I wanted it to be chore free so it gave us the opportunity to have time for family. 

I looked over several ideas on pinetrest and revamped them to fit our needs.
Now each of the girls still have a daily morning task list and an afternoon task list but the major cleaning is now divided between Monday thru Friday.

Since this is a new idea I can go ahead and tell you it is a rough start but I will be sure to give you the scoop on how things go for us very soon!
Plus I will share with you guys how I broke it all down, and once it works I plan on making my list prettier on the eyes :)

Are you pro schedule or pro chores?

APP-Y FRIDAY : BACKIN' IT UP

Last Friday I kicked off a HUGE series called APP-Y Friday and
I shared with you guys my favorite apps that are used to add a little "bling" to your photos.
This week I thought that I would change things up a bit and share with you all what apps I am currently using to back it all up!

  I have a FULL FLEDGED obsession when it comes to apps, that you and I may think that I will need a recovery group once we are through with this series!

When I counted them this morning I have a total of 222  225 (yes I added 3 since last week!) of them things on my phone!

As promised I have them ALL categorized for your convince sanity!

But DON'T be surprised if you find one listed in more than one category along the way

So without further ado...

HERE WE GO! 

(apps are in no particular order) 

VERIZON CLOUD 

Available On:

Google Play and The App Store

Cost:

Notta!

App Includes: 

• SECURELY BACK UP your phone's content (contacts, photos, videos, and more) to your own cloud account
• EASILY TRANSFER content stored on your previous phone to a new one, whether you are a new or existing customer
• SHARE select media content using your favorite native apps
• SYNC the last 90 days of text and media messages on the first sync, and all new messages thereafter
• ACCESS ACROSS DEVICES – Back up content from your PC or Mac's hard drive and/or tablet to your Verizon Cloud account using the downloadable Desktop client and/or Tablet app. You can then access that content on all of your Verizon Cloud-capable devices.

What I LOVE:

I love the fact that I can schedule my back up times. I currently have mine set to automatically back up EVERY NIGHT! I have been there where I have lost SOOO many pictures! NEVER AGAIN! 

What I DON'T Love:

I am not thrilled that the verizon phones don't already have this set up automatically when you get a new device. If you are unaware of the fact that you have to set up this service you WILL LOOSE everything... BEEN THERE DONE THAT!

Copy

      

         

Available on:

Google Play AND The App Store 

Cost:

Nothing!

App Includes:

• Chromecast support! You can now stream any audio, video, or photos stored in your Copy account to a Chromecast-connected television.
• PhotoCopy: A quick, easy way to sync your photos and videos with your Copy account
- PhotoCopy automatically uploads any photo or video you take with your device's camera for a safe and fast backup
- Enable PhotoCopy in your preferences
• On-demand access to all your files
• Easy file sharing without big attachments
• Invite other people to join your folders for even easier sharing
• Upload your photos, videos, or anything from your SD Card
- Now upload a photo straight from your camera!
• Download past versions of any file

What I LOVE:

Copy automatically uploads my images to my "cloud" as soon as they are taken, edited, etc. 

I never have to worry about loosing one! I also love that it is compatible with all my electronic devices!

  What DON'T I love:

I am still fairly new to using this particular one but so far I have no complaints!

Google Drive

 Available on:

Google Play and The App Store

Cost:

FREE!

App Includes:

 * View documents, PDFs, photos, videos, and more
* Search for files by name and content
* Easily share files and folders with others
* Set files or folders so anyone with a link can view, comment, or edit
* Quickly access recent files
* See file details and activity
* Enable viewing of files offline

What I LOVE:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that everything I personally use between my computer and my phone is all RIGHT there and with the other MANY Google apps I am certain to be able to take my work with me on the go! 

  What DON'T I love:

I really have no complaints on this as of yet. I think that with all the many choices and options of back up my data I feel better not loosing the information I will need! 

Lyve

Available on:

Google Play and The App Store

Cost:

FREE 

with in app purchases

starting at $0.99- $1.99 each 

App Includes:

 • Collects and organizes - Lyve pulls all of the photos and videos stored on your desktop computer or laptop, organizes them by date, and creates a single collection on your phone.
• Makes sharing easy - Lyve lets you share photos and videos with friends by sharing directly to Facebook, Twitter, by text, or email.
• Lyve Mix - sharing just got easier and more fun with Lyve Mix! In real time, seamlessly share photos at events and parties with your friends around you. Never again say, “Can you send me that photo?”
• Photo editing - crop, enhance, filter, frame, remove red-eye, and even stickers with Aviary photo editor.
• Tags - group, sort, search and easily find your favorite photos and videos.
• Consolidates your photos and videos - easy automatic transfer of images from Facebook, and cloud solutions like Google Drive and Dropbox.
• Cross-platform - the only service that brings your photos and videos together regardless of device platform.
• Lyve + Chromecast - now you can cast your entire collection of photos onto your TV in stunning HD 1920x1280.

What I LOVE:

I love the fact that these take my images from my phone AND any other device that I use and keep everything together!  

  What DON'T I love:

 I really have no complaints on this as of yet

ONE DRIVE

Avaliable On:
Google Play and The App Store

Cost:
Free

App Includes:
• Browse all your OneDrive files and files shared with you.
• Automatically upload photos and videos to your personal OneDrive account using Camera backup.
• Share your files.
• Move, delete, and rename files, and create new folders.
• Open your OneDrive files in other apps, including Office apps.
• Quickly get to documents you've recently opened.
• Search for your files and folders.

What I LOVE:
Again this is another one of those AMAZING apps that link my computers goodies to my phones and vise versa!

What I DON'T Love:
Again this is another one I don't really have a complaint for yet. I am just thankful to have all these files backed up!

Which is your GO TO BACK UPPER? 

**DISCLAIMER**

 This is NOT a sponsored post, I was not asked to plug in any of the apps, all opinions are based on my experience and all options are that of my own. 

Dreaming of...(Subscription) Boxes : Home Edition

Last Thursday I shared with you guys my new could be obsession  with Subscription Boxes. 

If you missed it check out Our Beauty Edition

Since these last couple of weeks I have been working my ass off trying to get my home in order I thought it would only be natural that this week I share with you my Home Edition!

Right now there are 56 home themed subscription boxes and with the costs ranging from 240 a yr to fit into your budget, I have narrowed it down to my top 3  "wish list" so check them out...

 Wickbox

 $29.95 per month

 Choose a medium or large candle to be delivered to your door every month! Fill out a scent profile so we can handpick your candle based on the scents you love. Our brand partners focus on quality like lead-free wicks, superior wax, & beautiful containers.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE candles! These things would be an easy budget breaker for me and I think that out of all the ones that they offer this sounds like to me one that I would enjoy the most. 

Flower of the Month Club

$34.96 per month

In every Flower of the Month subscription receive a professionally designed seasonal bouquet cut just days before you receive it. Also their monthly newsletter where you’ll learn about each featured flower's history, where it originated and how it was grown.

I love fresh flowers, but I will be honest they are not in my everyday decor, flowers get expensive FAST and since I do not have a green thumb, nor the knowledge to keep a plant alive this would be my best bet. I am telling you I am NOT graced with being able to take care of plants... AT ALL... I mean I am the one who killed a Venus fly trap! Who knew...

Box of Chic

$49.00 per month

A subscription box for your home! Each box will surprise you with pretty pieces for your desk, coffee table, kitchen, bar, dining room, bedroom and more! Jennifer personally styles each box's items and includes a gorgeous photo depicting how she styled as well as styling tips so you can easily re-create the look in your home.

I LOVE  styling tips and items that say here ya go stupid! Needless to say I have always had my own sense of style and decor and up until recently I have never really cared. I guess you get to a point in your life when you say maybe it is time to let your style grow up some... After all I was the teenage with my favorite things stapled to my bedroom walls... So yeah...

These were so hard to narrow down since there are so many that are similar but these would be the ones that I would say are a MUST have in my book for our home. 

The list of subscriptions were thanks to Hello Subscription

I REALLY encourage y'all to go check it out! 

I will be sharing more "Wish Lists" in the following categories so STAY TUNED:

BEAUTY
WOMEN

CLOTHING & FASHION

CRAFTS, DYI & HOBBIES

MEN

SPECIAL INTEREST & FAN

FOOD & COOKING

BEVERAGE

HOME

FITNESS

TEENS & TWEENS

BABY

KIDS

PETS

&

REGIONAL, LOCAL & COUNTRIES

Which one are you most excited to hear about?

Are you a Box Subscription Subscriber? 

If so who are you signed up with?

 (DISCLAIMER: this is NOT a sponsored post, I was not asked to speak about any of the companies involved and all of the opinions are of my own)

APP-Y FRIDAY: PHOTO BLING

I hinted around a week or so ago on my social media pages that I was working on a HUGE PROJECT for Inked & Sassy!

I knew it would have to become a series for sure but I was not EXACTLY sure how I would plug it in...

While lying in bed last night it dawned on me!

So...

Welcome to

 

Yesterday I shared with you all a wish list from my "could be" obsession Subscription Boxes so today it is only fair to share with you all my FULL FLEDGED obsession and that is APPS!

When I counted them this morning I have a total of 222 of them things on my phone!

I promise I have them categorized for your convince sanity!

So without further ado...

HERE WE GO!

  

I wanted my first one to be something that I used ALL the time besides email (boring..but will be covered later)

So why not adding some bling, personality, effects what not to your photos!

(apps are in alphabetical order, not by preference)

A Beautiful Mess 

Available on:

Google Play   AND   the App Store

Cost:

0.99

* in-app purchases available @ 0.99 per item

App Includes:

•   High-Resolution Photo Editing & Export
•   Unique, Easy-to-Use Photo Collages
• Amazing Fonts
•   Hand-Drawn Doodles
•   Easy Editing
•   Bright Colors (including neons!)

•   Simple Sharing on Social Media

What I LOVE:

I am not one to purchase apps to be honest but I have to say that this was a VERY well spent dollar! It is so easy to use and I have to say I love the simplicity of it.

Example of me using A Beautiful Mess

What I DON'T love:

They have not offered any new designs or new in app purchase add ons in FOREVER...

Though I do LOVE this app I have to say that it is no longer my go to app for adding flair, they have not offered anything new in a VERY long time so I only use it if i know there is a font, doodle, or something to that nature I don't have on one of my other apps.

BeFunky

BASIC- FREE

PRO-$1.99

Available on:

Google Play   AND   the App Store

 Cost:

FREE-basic 

*in app purchases available @ 0.99 per item 

$1.99- Pro 

Includes:

• Collage Maker
• Touch-Up Editing
• Overlays
• Goodies & Stickers
• Fonts- in app or USE YOUR OWN
• Photo Effects
• Editing Tools
• Frames
• Social Media Instant Sharing  

What I LOVE:

Again this is a purchased app, but well worth the $2

 (stay tuned to the series and I will show you how I got the PRO and paid NOTHING)

EVERYTHING! As a photographer this is the closest I have cam eot finding something I can edit my images on like I am used to doing. If you start with the basic version I HIGHLY suggest that if you are going to purchase something just go ahead and download the pro and save yourself some money! 

Example of me using BeFunky Pro

What I DON'T love:

There are not a whole lot of my style stickers etc.

 Other then that I am set!

Instagram

I hear what you are saying...

Instagram is not a "bling" app

SURE it IS! If I could have the filters instagram offers in one of my other apps I would be ECSTATIC! 

Available on:

Google Play   AND   the App Store

Cost: 

Notta!

Includes:

 * Edit photos and videos with free, custom-designed filters.

* Improve photos with 10 advanced creative tools to change brightness, contrast and saturation as well as shadows, highlights and perspective.
* Find people to follow based on the accounts and photos they already love.
* Instantly share photos and videos on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and other social networks.
* Connect with Instagrammers all over the world and keep up with their photos and videos.
* Send private photo and video messages directly to friends.

What I LOVE:

Ummm.. the filters...duh :) 

I also love instagram as a whole in general 

What I DON'T love:

Notta

Rhonna Designs:

Available on:

Google Play   AND   the App Store

Cost:

$1.99

in app purchases are available at $0.99 per item  

Includes:

 Adjust transparency, color, shadows, outlines, size & angles as you create with the text & design features. Add masks to any photo using the various shaped designs; even has the feature of allowing you to add multiple designs/fonts to the mask!

What I LOVE:

 I have to say that I really do love the fonts, stickers etc. 

I honestly combine the use of BeFunky and Rhonna together A LOT...

Example of me using Rhonna Designs

 What I DON'T love:

The price! UGH! I am all about FREE as a mom of three. You could quickly spend a small fortune between the app and all your MUST have additions. 

Studio

 Available on:

Google Play   AND   the App Store

Cost:

Zilch! 

Includes:

Remix' any design from any designer!

Over 500 free shapes, crops and fonts

Powerful photo filters and controls

Scale, position & color any design element

Easy export to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Search the Studio community for inspiration

Connect with friends and see their designs

What I LOVE:

It is TOTALLY FREE! 

No matter if they stick you with a million new additions a day they are ALWAYS FREE

and not to  mention some of these are AMAZING...

Example of me using Studio

What I DON'T:

I was a HUGE studio user for a LONG time but I don't know if it is because my phone is ancient  older version, or if it is the platform but recently I can't get it to work at all...MAJOR BUMMER

Are you familiar with any of these personally? If not which one will you try?

If you have one that YOU love I would LOVE to hear about it :) 

Hope everyone has an APP-Y Friday!

**DISCLAIMER** This is NOT a sponsored post, I was not asked to plug in any of the apps, all opinions are based on my experience and all options are that of my own.