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11/16/15

Washi Tape Crafts

Recently, I was sent the new Washi Tape Crafts: 110 Way to Decorate Just About Anything by Amy Anderson to review. My daughters and I played around with the book - it includes not only ideas, but 10 rolls of tape too! Looking at the book, I kept thinking, "Where was washi tape when I was kid?!". It is such a simple way to craft without making a mess. And it can be done by almost anyone.

Photo via Washi Tape Crafts

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9/19/15

Fall Make-Up Review: Younique 3D Fiber Lash+

I am excited to share a few of my fall favorites for make-up with you. Today, it's all about mascara! I have talked about mascara so many times, because it is my favorite make-up (right next to lipstick!)

The people of Younique are back with a new formula of the 3D mascara. This one is called 3D Fiber Lashes+. If you have used their mascara before ( or remember this post)-- you know that you get two tubes. One is the 'transplanting gel' and the other tube is the '3D fibers'. I think the transplanting gel is smoother in this new version. The fibers seemed to be better too- I didn't get clumps on my lashes or have any flake off into my eyes. The application is easy- coat once with regular mascara, coat once with the 3D Plus transplanting gel, coat once with the fibers, seal it with one final coat of the transplanting gel. I did curl my eyelashes before application, but there is a bit of a lift to this new formula too.

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2/6/15

Coffee, Chocolate, and Must-Have Mascara

It was cold last week. Our weather continues to flop from spring to winter, 70 one day and 30 the next. I would complain, but those cold days really make you appreciate the warm ones. And since it is still winter, a little cold weather is expected. Even in Texas. Thursday was especially cold. The girls didn't have any activities after school, so we had the gift of time without constraints. We decided to go for an 'after school snack' at Buon Giorno. It's a cozy cafe with rich coffee and tall cakes.

We snuggled on the worn leather couch and talked about school. The cake was so tall that no one even had to 'fork fight' over the last bite. Is there anything as perfect as coffee with chocolate? I think not. Coffee is life giving!

When we got home I found a package from Popsugar Moms containing a 'new mystery' mascara to try out. It's an interesting idea. Send an unbranded product to a bunch of bloggers to review.

The only info included with the mascara was a little card. It read, "Lucky you! You get the exclusive sneak peek of this new mystery mascara brought to you by Popsugar & Sephora." It's a new mascara that comes with an "innovative brush that hooks your lashes for visible lift, giving you super-curl that lasts up to 12 hours".

Well who doesn't like a good mystery?! With an audience of two- who kept asking if I would give them 'make-overs'!! ("No, you got cake.) I gave it a try. If you are new here... I am something of a mascara junkie. It is my favorite make-up. I have several go-to brands. But I am always on the look out for the next 'new' thing. (My current 'mascara must-haves' are Loreal's Voluminous, Younique's 3-D Lash, and Victoria Secret's Mascara.)

And honestly, this 'mystery mascara' won me over. I usually buy mascara with a big thick brush. But this little brush had the whole 'lift-and-separate-thing' going for it. It felt like it was a comb, grabbing each little lash and coating it with mascara.

I applied several coats. It is easy to apply, and does as promised... adds length and curl. I mean really lengthens. It didn't irritate my eyes, it didn't take long to apply, and didn't feel heavy. Which left me wondering "Who makes this?!!"

"Mascara" Selfies... awkward?!

Included on my 'happy mail' info card from Popsugar was a link with the 'reveal' the mystery brand. Drum roll please...... It's "Benefit Cosmetics"! you can see the product description here at Sephora.

When my sample runs out, I will definitely be purchasing more of this Roller Mascara by Benefit Cosmetics. I love the look and I am adding it to my list of 'must-have mascaras'. It was fun experimenting with a 'mystery beauty product.' It made for a perfect afternoon- coffee, chocolate, mascara, and my girls. #curlpower

PS- Thank you for all the thoughtful comments you left on my last post. It's nice to know you are all out there supporting me :)

And if you are a coffee lover like me, be sure to check out this post with 17 Smart Uses for Coffee Grounds.

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10/12/14

The Texas Home T

"There is no place like home."

Kind of like this new t-shirt I just got. It's insanely soft, looks cute, and makes me think of home.


I was sent this insanely soft t-shirt to review for free. All opinions are my own!

Have you heard of The Home. T ? It's an online shop where you can get 'your home' on an insanely soft t-shirt. Plus they are made in the USA! And a portion of all proceeds from The Home. T go towards Multiple Sclerosis research. (If you are a local friend, be prepared to see me in this t-shirt a lot. It's so soft! I am wearing a size medium in these photos. I have washed and dried it multiple times and it has not shrunk.)

Wouldn't this shirt make a fun gift?!

To see more of The Home. T story and check out their insanely soft t-shirts, visit their website. Or look them up on Facebook or Instgram.

To go to The Home. T click here

What state do you consider "home"? (Mine is Texas of course!)

Which t-shirt is your favorite from "The Home T." ? Are most of you Texas fans like me?

5/25/12

Enjoying the Great Outdoors

Now that the warm weather is here to stay, we have been spending most of our time outside.

Found this idea on Pinterest. Cupcake wrappers on a popsicle- genius!

As I have told you before, I am not a gardener. But happily, I have a husband who is! Jeff has been busy cleaning up the backyard and making our other living area comfortable. We are hosting a backyard summer party this weekend, so he wanted his yard to look its best :)

First, we (he) started with some new potted plants. I love these succulents, they remind me of the ones I saw in Napa last summer.

Next on the list, re-painting our wooden patio furniture.

And finally it was onto the removal of bugs. We seem to live in an area with a lot of mosquitos. And my girls are so sweet, those bugs just won't leave them alone. Luckily, we have a great candle from Cutter that really helps on the patio.

Then I have been using the Cutter Dry spray and Cutter Natural spray directly on our skin.

Finally, Jeff treated the backyard with two different types of Cutter Backyard Bug Control. This has been such an effective way to prevent all those itchy bug bites!