Taking Care of Monkey Business

Tips and Tricks for Using Boxed Hair Dye

March 21, 2019 By Alli Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #ColoristToolsAtWalmart #sponsored

I’ve wanted to dye my hair for, I don’t know, forever? It seemed like such a big deal, though, so I never did it! I’ve talked about it for years, but really wasn’t sure if I’d ever work up the courage to do it.

So when the opportunity came along to work with Schwarzkopf® and their new line of Colorist Tools, I decided it was now or never.

You guys.. I dyed my hair. And I survived. Not only that, I actually LOVE how it turned out. I wasn’t looking to do anything too drastic (especially because it was my first time), so I wanted something close to my normal hair, but a little bit richer and darker. Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color truly is professional quality hair color at home that is easy to use and produces beautiful color results that last!…

Easter Activities and Egg Hunts in Kansas City

Looking for some fun Easter activities in Kansas City? You’ve come to the right place! Check out my roundup of egg hunts and celebrations in, and around, KC this year. Easter Egg Hunt at Heartland Camps Saturday, March 19 FREE S’mores, camp games, worship, face painting, horses More info HERE At the…

Nutella Fruit Pizza

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I went to my very first blog conference a few weeks ago. It was SO much fun, and I learned a lot! For some reason I have a hard time admitting that I’m a blogger. I guess I don’t feel very legitimate, and am a bit intimidated…

Toothbrush Bracelets

I don’t think I’ve ever been to Chicago (at least not that I can remember), but I don’t see how the “windy city” could be any windier than Kansas City. We’ve lived here over a month now, and the wind is relentless! And that means… so are my allergies. Holy moly, it’s down right crazy. I’ve…

30-Minute Baby Blanket

Hello, lovelies! Welcome to Taking Care of Monkey Business – SO glad you’re here. If you’re new, I’ll fill you in. I just had a baby, and just moved to a different state, so life is a little crazy around here! I’m talking, my-entire-craft-room-is-still-in-boxes-crazy. But I didn’t let that stop me from squeezing in a little project!…

Hanging Bucket Organizer

My little 2-year-old, Owen, is the sweetest little goober in the entire world. He loves to snuggle and give kisses, and his bright smile is so cute I can hardly stand it. BUT. He’s also… a menace. The other day, Sophie and I had the following conversation: Sophie: “Mom, I’m an angel.” Me: “You sure…

How to Build the Ultimate Snack Stadium

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGlory #CollectiveBias Ever heard of a snack stadium before? They’re exactly what they sound like: mini football stadiums made out of snacks. Also known as: the only thing that could ever get me excited about football. Honestly, I had…

Lincoln’s Birth Story!

I’ve been so so excited to share this story with you all, I can’t believe it took me so long to write it all down! Hopefully I didn’t forget too many details 🙂 The weeks leading up to his birth were a little ridiculous. I had SO many painful contractions. They would start coming every…

DIY Diaper Clutch

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HuggiesNewYear #CollectiveBias HELLO readers!! Wow, It’s been a while, huh? Well, I’ve been busy spending all day and night snuggling the cutest baby EVER (for reference, scroll to the bottom of the post). Sweet little Lincoln was born back in November,…

DIY Gift Baskets + Banana Walnut Bread Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveAmericanHome #CollectiveBias Do you ever feel like there are things in life that everyone seems to know… except you? Does that even make sense?! Example: Jonny and I were watching an episode of Seinfeld a couple of years…

DIY Burp Cloths

Why is it that the last few weeks of pregnancy move in S-L-O-W motion?! Honestly, I feel like this pregnancy has gone by really fast. The whole time, I kept thinking “wow! I’m really this far along?” Which is weird, because my other pregnancies seemed to take ages. But now that I’m in the home…