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1/28/2019

JANUARY 2019 FAVORITES!

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Oh my! It's now 2019 and its time for yet another favorites post. I've had such a great month, mainly because I've gotten to try a number of things I was gifted for Christmas. Without further ado, let's get into today's favorites post!

JEFFREE STAR VELOUR LIP SCRUB | $12

On Black Friday, I took advantage of Jeffree Star's gigantic mark-down sale and actually ended up getting mine for only about $8. Mine is in the scent Hot Cocoa Peppermint and it smells amazing!

The other thing I really liked about this product is that there are not a ton of mystery ingredients in them. Jeffree Star's products are also cruelty-free and vegan. I'm not personally vegan, but I have a friend or two who is, and I'm sure it can be somewhat difficult to find various products that fall into their lifestyle choice!

Anyway, this is great for cracked lips and I'll be looking forward to using it more this winter!

JEFFREE STAR VELOR LIQUID LIPSTICK | $18

For the most part, I really love Jeffree Star's Velor Liquid Lipsticks as well. I would say that I get a pretty good wear of them, and they do seem to matte down a bit. I personally love a good matte liquid lipstick, so I was happy to get this for myself this Christmas.

This shade is Calabasas and it gives real dark mauve vibes to me. I am actually in love with this shade, or anything close to it. A good dupe, in my opinion, is Hard Candy's Velvet Mousse in the shade Heather. It retails at about $6 or $7 in somewhere like Walmart or Target.

I did manage to pick this one up during that mega sale. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a great smell. But, I will chalk that up to the brand keeping the formula vegan and cruelty-free.

MORPHIE M143 LARGE FAN BRUSH | $7

I originally saw this fan brush on the ULTA website, and I wanted to get myself one for highlighting. I've seen a lot of people use fan brushes, but I've never actually owned one.

When I got the brush, however, it was much larger than I expected. I've been using it for contour, as you can see by the brownish tinge on the bristles.

I actually really like the brush and I think it does the job pretty well. I think I may pop in to ULTA when I have some spare cash so that I can get myself a smaller version that will work for my highlighter.

AMAZON ECHO DOT | $30

I would be lying if I didn't say that I absolutely LOVE the Amazon Echo Dot. I saw them on sale before Christmas and decided to get one for the house. We now have two in our home, one in the bedroom and one in the living room.

Alexa has proven to be so useful for getting my news, weather updates, and for listening to some music to help move my day along. I actually wrote a whole post about how the Amazon Echo Dot makes my life better.

Check out the full post here: Five Ways the Amazon Echo Dot Makes My Life Better.

TANTAN SMART PLUGS, 2-PACK | $19

After we added the Amazon Echo Dot to our home, we saw that adding a few smart plugs could make our lives a little bit easier. These smart plugs are wifi enabled, so everything can be communicated on the same network.

I've plugged my coffee machine in to one of these and I pre-load my coffee grinds and water the night before. When I wake up, I simply say, "Alexa, turn on the coffee machine" and I have coffee that is hot and ready for me to pour after I finish putting on my makeup and clothes.

Such a great investment!

MY FAVORITE YOUTUBE CHANNEL | THE INGHAM FAMILY

The Ingham Family has been so much fun to watch in January. I guess I'm yearning for some children of my own! The channel follows mom and dad Sarah and Chris as well as their children Isabell, Isla, and Esme.

The couple are about to have their first son, and I've loved watching the family prepare for their new addition.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE | AQUAMAN

Hands-down, Aquaman was my favorite movie from January. I really loved how Jason Mom portrayed the super hero, and I really liked the storyline.

I would highly suggest catching this movie before it gets out of cinemas near you. If you miss it, please do yourself a favor and rent it. I really liked it!

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12/1/2018

MY 2018 CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST

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Today is the first day of blogmas. That means that I will be posting a new Christmas-themed blog each day this month. After Christmas, I will continue to post through the month on topics about the New Year.

Today's blog post will be a Christmas bucket list. Here it is:

GO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

ROAST MARSHMALLOWS

I love roasting marshmallows over the fire, but we actually don't have a fire pit or anywhere to have a fire. Usually, when we would go to Tanglewood Park, we would stop in the middle where they had a fire pit and marshmallows to roast.

Last year, I wanted to roast marshmallows, so I did it over my stove, although that might not be safe. No matter what, I really want to do that this year, as it is just something special for the cold months!

PURCHASE GIFTS FOR PEOPLE

My favorite thing to do during the holidays is give. I love finding a present that I think would be perfect for someone and watching their eyes light up when they open it. I'm looking forward to doing more shopping as the weeks go on!

WATCH A CHRISTMAS PARADE

I'm not sure if this will actually happen this year, but I'd love to watch a Christmas parade at some point. I love going to parades, especially when I can pack some hot chocolate to enjoy as I watch the parade go by.

I am going to try and find the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from this year to rewatch it and enjoy the bands and performances!

HELP MOM DECORATE

My mom is in the home stretch of finishing her stint in her boot. In about a week, she should be able to start walking 20 minutes every hour. But, I know lugging a tree and decorations to the front of the house can be difficult, knee-scooter or not. I'm going to help whenever I get home for the holidays, which actually isn't for a few more weeks. But, I'm excited!

HAVE A CHRISTMAS MOVIE MARATHON

Just the other day, I was adding a number of Christmas movies to my list on Netflix. I can't wait to watch them. In fact, check back on Mondays during December for my Merry Movie Mondays where I will review Christmas movies from the big screen and from Netflix. I recently saw the new Grinch movie and I know we have to watch my hubby's favorite, White Christmas, a few times this season!

CONCLUSION

Those are all of my main wishes for this holiday season. I hope you have a bucket list that you're checking off this year! See you tomorrow!

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7/29/2018

JULY FAVORITES 2018

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Another month gone, and even more great products, services, and entertainment to brag on! Let's get into this list!

* Be sure to click the title of the products, services, and entertainment to shop for them today! *

HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Health and beauty have been a big part of my life in these past few months. Here are some of the best products I've come across in the past month:

Soo'AE Revive Gold Peel Off Mask | $6.98

I've been trying more now than I ever have to take better care of myself in as many ways as possible. This month, I focused on my skin care routine. I have previously used the charcoal peel off mask from this brand and was really happy with the results, so I was excited when I saw a gold face mask from the same brand.

The product applies well with a silicone-tipped applicator, and it smells like citrus fruits. It leaves you feeling clean and refreshed.

The only downside of this product is that it comes in such a small bottle. I only used the charcoal mask about five times before I ran out, but it was fairly inexpensive!

L'Oreal Paris Total Cover Foundation | $10.97

I bragged on this product's cousin last month, but I ran out of that product and wanted to find something new. I found a matte foundation that wasn't really giving me the coverage I wanted. So, when I saw this full-coverage option in the brand I loved last month, I decided to purchase it and give it a go.

This make-up really does stay on all day, and a little goes a long way, so you don't have to worry about wasting the product and having to use a lot in one sitting. I got the lightest shade, because I'm literally the shade of a ghost. The only downside is that there are only about 12 shades, so it doesn't cater to everyone's skin, but maybe they will extend the shades that they offer if enough people seem interested.

FOOD!

I'm a total foodie, and I was afraid that that part of me would have to change when I changed my diet. Luckily, God made lots of amazing food, even food I can experience on my diet. Check out these awesome foods that I love!

OH SNAP! Pickling Co. Dilly Bites | $0.99

So, because Jonathan and I live hours away from our families, we often find ourselves traveling A LOT! When we stop at the gas station, we normally grab a snack for the road.

However, as most of you know, gas station snacks aren't too kind on the waistline, so I desperately searched for something that could satisfy my craving for salt without adding too many calories.

Pickle-lovers rejoice! The gas station near us now sells these beauties, which are sliced pickles with no brine added, and they basically just have sodium. They are so good, and Jonathan said he saw a spicy-flavored packet last time we were in the gas station!

Bass Pro Shops Original Beef and Cheese Sticks | $0.99

Another great salty snack for people who are trying to cut out lots of carbs but still stocking up on snacks at a gas station are these beef and cheese sticks.

I have to admit that eating non-refrigerated cheese was a little weird. The cheese was really brittle, but it tasted good with the beef jerky, so I can't complain too much!

This snack does contain some fat, but there are no carbs, which makes it a great snack for people on the Keto diet or a low-carb diet like myself.

Trust me, you're going to want to save your carbs for this next treat!

Gabbie's Low-Carb Peanut Butter Pie | PRICELESS!

So, I had to throw one of my own creations on here. This little treat is the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth without loosening your belt.

This simple three-ingredient pie can be enjoyed about an hour after you make it, and you can either may your own low-carb crust, use whole graham crackers as the crust (if you have a few carbs to spare), or you can do like I did and pour some of your creamy peanut butter pie mix into these tiny, perfectly-portioned graham cracker crusts.

If you want the recipe for this, come back to my blog next week, when I'll share how to make this delicious treat!

ENTERTAINMENT

Who doesn't like to be entertained? In this section, you'll learn my favorite movie, song, and YouTube channel from the month of July!

Equalizer 2

If you are a fan of action movies, you'll absolutely love the newest Equalizer movie, starring Denzel Washington.

The plot follows Robert McCall, a man with a military background who enacts justice for people who can't seem to do it for themselves. In this movie, McCall helps a woman who was sexually assaulted, a troubled young man, and a Holocaust survivor, all while trying to solve the murder case associated with a dear friend who was killed while she was on the job.

DDU-DU DDU-DU | BLACKPINK

I have an addiction: it's KPOP.

It started when my best friend Lauren introduced me to BTS in college. I really only like BTS, EXO, and BLACKPINK.

This song is honestly so lively and fun to listen to, even if you aren't sure what the singers are saying. They rap, they sing, they dance! You'll love BLACKPINK and their energy. I'll live a link to the YouTube video for the song below. Speaking of the video KPOP videos are so much better than American music videos. Check it out for yourself!

Grav3yardgirl | YouTube Channel Fav!

Grav3yardgirl, also known as Bunny, has always been one of my favorite YouTubers. She teamed up with Shane Dawson recently to change up her channel, and I'm loving Bunny 2.0.

My favorite video is actually one of her more recent ones. She and her partner go to this graffiti park in Texas and show us parts of the city like you've never seen them before. Check it out and subscribe for awesome content!

That's it, that's all of them!

If you enjoyed this list, I hope you will keep following my blog for more each month and new content on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!

Love you guys!

LEGAL: All photos are my own or taken from Pixabay.com, a creative commons website that requires no attribution for photos. Video sharing is copyright friendly as all creators get the views and ad revenue, not myself.

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JANUARY 2019 FAVORITES!

JEFFREE STAR VELOUR LIP SCRUB | $12

JEFFREE STAR VELOR LIQUID LIPSTICK | $18

MORPHIE M143 LARGE FAN BRUSH | $7

AMAZON ECHO DOT | $30

TANTAN SMART PLUGS, 2-PACK | $19

MY FAVORITE YOUTUBE CHANNEL | THE INGHAM FAMILY

MY FAVORITE MOVIE | AQUAMAN

MY 2018 CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST

GO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

ROAST MARSHMALLOWS

PURCHASE GIFTS FOR PEOPLE

WATCH A CHRISTMAS PARADE

HELP MOM DECORATE

HAVE A CHRISTMAS MOVIE MARATHON

CONCLUSION

JULY FAVORITES 2018

HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Soo'AE Revive Gold Peel Off Mask | $6.98

L'Oreal Paris Total Cover Foundation | $10.97

FOOD!

OH SNAP! Pickling Co. Dilly Bites | $0.99

Bass Pro Shops Original Beef and Cheese Sticks | $0.99

Gabbie's Low-Carb Peanut Butter Pie | PRICELESS!

ENTERTAINMENT

Equalizer 2

DDU-DU DDU-DU | BLACKPINK

Grav3yardgirl | YouTube Channel Fav!

That's it, that's all of them!

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JANUARY 2019 FAVORITES!

JEFFREE STAR VELOUR LIP SCRUB | $12

JEFFREE STAR VELOR LIQUID LIPSTICK | $18

MORPHIE M143 LARGE FAN BRUSH | $7

AMAZON ECHO DOT | $30

TANTAN SMART PLUGS, 2-PACK | $19

MY FAVORITE YOUTUBE CHANNEL | THE INGHAM FAMILY

MY FAVORITE MOVIE | AQUAMAN

MY 2018 CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST

GO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

ROAST MARSHMALLOWS

PURCHASE GIFTS FOR PEOPLE

WATCH A CHRISTMAS PARADE

HELP MOM DECORATE

HAVE A CHRISTMAS MOVIE MARATHON

CONCLUSION

JULY FAVORITES 2018

HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Soo'AE Revive Gold Peel Off Mask | $6.98

L'Oreal Paris Total Cover Foundation | $10.97

FOOD!

OH SNAP! Pickling Co. Dilly Bites | $0.99

Bass Pro Shops Original Beef and Cheese Sticks | $0.99

Gabbie's Low-Carb Peanut Butter Pie | PRICELESS!

ENTERTAINMENT

Equalizer 2

DDU-DU DDU-DU | BLACKPINK

Grav3yardgirl | YouTube Channel Fav!

That's it, that's all of them!

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