Hi friends! You all loved the current event meme’s that I shared last month and since we can all continue to use a good laugh during these hard times I rounded up some more meme’s for all of us!
I hope these current event memes gave you a good laugh today!
It’s that time of year to restock your beauty and skincare favorites! As always, we absolutely do not need anything just because its on sale but if you have to restock on any of your makeup or skincare items, this would be a good time to do so! Today I am sharing products I own and love as well as items that are currently in my cart! I won’t be able to shop the sale until Tuesday so I am anxiously waiting so that I can hit checkout and try some new goodies! 🙂
Here’s the scoop: depending on which tier you are in, you can get up to 20% off your entire order using code SPRINGSAVE. Below are the dates to know!
April 17-21, 2020
Sephora Rouge members get to shop at 20% off
April 21-29, 2020
VIB members will receive access to shop at 15% off
April 23-27, 2020
Beauty Insider Members will be able to shop at 10% off
10 Sephora Beauty Products That I Own and Love!
You all know that I absolutely love trying new skincare products. Even though Sephora is one of my favorite places to shop for beauty a lot of my day to say skincare items are not sold here. For example Skinceuticals, Tula and all of my random Amazon skincare finds lol. However, I am linking some of my favorite skincare items from Sephora below,
Sephora Skincare Products I Own and Love
Also don”t want to forget to mention that if you had the T3 items on your wish list, you can take advantage of the sale for those heating tools too! If you are not a Rouge member and are waiting to shop the sale at 15% and 10% off, you can also grab the T3 hot tools for 20% off at the T3 website. The entire site is 20% off until April 26th!
Items Currently In My Cart
Okay not onto the items that I currently have in my cart! I am restocking on some of my favorites above but I also will be trying out some new makeup products!
Can’t wait to try all of these new goodies and can’t wait to see what ya’ll get! I’m also sharing a few screenshots on Instagram stories today on the items that you all highly recommend so swing by there when you have a chance!
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I’ve really been getting a lot of use out of all of these cute pajamas LOL. I figured what better time than now to share them all! Sharing 7 pajama sets today that are all super comfortable, cute and under $40!
Banana Print Pajamas | Wearing a medium
Blue Palm Print Satin Pajama Set | Wearing a medium
Pink Palm Print Pajama Set | Palm Print so nice I bought it twice! | Wearing a medium | I actually have this green palm print set as well! 🙂
Leopard Print Satin Pajamas | Wearing a medium | Also linking the shorts version here
Stripe Satin Pajamas | Wearing a medium. I’ve had these forever and don’t see that these exact ones are available anymore but linking the blue set here.
Just Peachy Cotton Pajama Set | Wearing a medium
Satin Pajama Set | Wearing a medium. Clearly I love this pajama set and am aiming to have them in all the prints 🙂
I hope you enjoyed today’s 7 Days of Pajamas series LOL and I hope ya’ll are still doing well. I feel like each day gets a little easier as we are getting into our homeschooling, work from home groove. Whether we are lounging in pajamas, sweatpants or wearing a ballgown to check the mail 🙂 let’s make it a great day!
Stuff is getting real over here ya’ll! 🙂 I shared myself using my tried and true Tinkle Razors on stories a few weeks ago and I got such a great response! We are all stuck at home together and we need this whole community of sisters to share their at home beauty secrets right now LOL.
Tinkle Razor, Dermaplaning, whatever you call it, it’s basically shaving your face.
I’ve visited professionals to get waxed and threaded before but once I got Dermaplaning done during a facial a year ago I was HOOKED! Today I am answering some of the most commonly asked questions that came through a few weeks ago like; “how often do I use my Tinkle Razors?”, “how many times do I use them until I throw them out?” and the most asked question “does my hair grow back thicker?”.
What does the Tinkle Razor do? The Tinkle Razor is a thin, stainless steel razor blade that is sharp enough to easily remove the hairs on your face, but not as sharp as a razor that you would use on your legs or body.The razor exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells and peach fuzz. Your skin will look so much smoother and brighter. And not to mention crazy soft! Having a smooth surface allows for serums and moisturizers to penetrate deeper and foundation to go on smoother.
How Do I Use Them? After washing my face, I apply a light moisturizer or coconut oil so the razor glides a little smoother. Simply hold the Tinkle Razor in a diagonal position and slightly pull your skin with the other hand then drag the razor lightly across each area of your face to remove hair and dead skin cells. After shaving, finish your typical night time routine. I will wash my face again since I typically use coconut oil then apply a toner, serum, moisturizer and eye cream.
When you begin doing this for the first month you may want to consider skipping any stronger treatments like retinol, until the next day since the serums will penetrate deeper into your skin, but this really depends on your skin type and sensitivity.
I’ll run my razor under scorching hot water and rubbing alcohol to wash and then let dry completely before replacing the plastic cover.
How Long Does One Razor Last? I use these exact Tinkle Razors and honestly I can use mine like 8-10 times before tossing. Maybe it depends on how thick your hair is but personally I can use mine quite a few times before throwing out. If you notice your razor getting dull, it’s time to throw it out.
Does My Hair Grow Back Thicker or Darker? No. I have been doing this for about 8 months now and my hair is exactly the same. It grows back just like the peach fuzz its always been lol.
How Often Do I Shave My Face? OMG, if you would have asked me 5 years ago if this is a question I thought I would be answering and giving tips on I would have laughed! I typically do it every 2-3 weeks. My upper lip area I will do every two weeks but everywhere else can go up to 3 weeks.
What Areas of My Face Do I Use This On? Girl, EVERYWHERE, ha! My upper lip, my eyebrows, my sideburns, all around. If you got peach fuzz there, use this!
Well, this concludes today’s topic of how to shave your face LOL. Let me know if you have an other questions I may have missed!
Hi sweet friends! I snuck away to my car in the driveway 🙂 yesterday to record a quick baby sister update. Well I tried to make it quick but I talk too much, lol. It ended up being a 17 minute baby sister/life update because 1) I had so much to fill ya’ll in on and 2) distraction at its finest!
I uploaded the videos to IGTV last night but because IGTV’s can only be 15 minutes long I had to separate it into 2 videos and then my first video got cut off when I spilled the news about baby brother. Probably a bad place to break up the two videos lol. Some of you did see there was a part two and the other half were messaging my like Ummmm, wait what?!” LOL
Sorry for that confusion! Both of the videos are on my IGTV but to make it easier uploading the baby sister/life update in its entirety here!
Happy Monday! I typically don’t share posts like this but I figured with all of us stepping up our skincare routine game during quarantine (I mean what else is there to do?) no better time than now to start a series like this right?
Today I am sharing a few skincare products that I have used for the past couple of months and I’m going to give you the scoop on if they are worth the $$ or not!
Skin Type: My face skin type is normal to dry. Pretty normal but I do get dry spots in certain areas and always worse in the colder seasons.
Skincare Empties: Worth The $$ Or Not?
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask : This cruelty free mask has the “Clean at Sephora” stamp of approval, which means its free from certain ingredients like sulfates, parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, and more.
What It’s Supposed to Do: Combat over-worked, dry and dull skin.
How To Use: Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin. Leave on for 10 minutes. Blot with a warm cloth if needed but no need to rinse.
My Opinion: Totally worth all the hype! I purchased a trial size when I first read amazing reviews on this product but after the first use I was sold. I think I have purchased the full size at least 3 times now. I get extremely dry patches around my mouth and on my forehead and this jet lag mask instantly hydrates them. I like to sleep in this mask and wake up with the most hydrated, dewy looking skin. I will definitely be purchasing again. If you can’t tell from the picture above, I’ve been squeezing the heck out of my tube! Definitely purchasing asap!
Peter Thomas Roth Potent C Bright & Plump Moisturizer – Vitamin C is so important for our bodies and skin. I am a huge fan of vitamin c enriched facial creams and have tried and loved so many Peter Thomas Roth products that I didn’t mind spending $68 to try this product.
What It’s Supposed To Do: Reduce dullness and uneven texture, dryness, fine lines and wrinkles. With the antioxidant blend of THD ascorbate 10%, Vitamin E 3%, and Ferulic Acid 2%, this product should help improve the look of brightness, firmness, fine lines, and wrinkles. Said to be 50x more powerful than traditional vitamin c.
How To Use: Apply twice daily on face and neck. Can be used under makeup.
My Opinion: I didn’t really love this product. Again, I usually love Peter Thomas Roth skincare products but I didn’t feel like this worked for my skin. Everyone’s skin is different and this product just isn’t one I would personally purchase again. I used it for about 2 months and feel like I didn’t see a change in reducing fine lines or adding brightness to my skin. I also didn’t think it was super hydrating either which I really look for when using vitamin c enriched products.
Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Night Cream: This night cream has blend of 8 anti-aging peptides and neuropeptides. Includes aloe vera, vitamins A, C & E, retinol and gycolic acid. Helps with deep wrinkles.
What It’s Supposed To Do: Minimize look of pores, restore moisture and revitalize skin while you sleep. Designed to help improve the look of daily environmental damage
How To Use: Apply nightly to face and neck. You can use alone or with a serum.
My Opinion: I’m like crying right now because I cannot find this exact product in stock anywhere! Literally about to email them and see if they are discontinuing it. I hope the answer it no. This product is 100x worth every penny! After about 2 weeks of using this night cream, I saw my frown lines and dark spots diminishing. I would wake up with such soft and hydrated skin. I will be stalking every retailer for this product because I definitely want to purchase it again!
Dr. Brandt Oxygen Facial: I bought this a while back when the Dr. Brandt website was running a deep discount sale. I hadn’t seen anyone I know use it but the reviews on the site were so good and we all know your girl loves sale!
What It’s Supposed To Do: Helps restore the look of luminosity and protects skin against environmental stressors. “This mask is inspired by professional pressurized oxygen facials, which transforms into a percolating veil of energy on the skin. The formula contains tiny spheres of pure oxygen that bubble up, working like magnets to attract oxygen from the atmosphere into the skin for visible clarity and radiance.“
How To Use: Apply thin layer to clean, damp skin. Do not rub it in. Leave on for up to 5 minutes and the product will start to “bubble”. Rinse with warm water and pat dry,
My Opinion: “Whoa!” Was my immediate reaction to the product after using it for the first time. Follow the directions when it says apply a THIN layer people. I apparently am heavy handed when it comes to product and I felt like the product was bubbling up into my nostrils LOL! It’s because I used way too much! But immediately after I washed it off, my skin felt like it had just come up for air. It’s the strangest feeling. It’s almost felt like my skin was super clogged and then this mask just helped a ton of oxygen get inside of it. I know that sounds strange lol but that is exactly what it feels like! I will definitely be purchasing this product again! My skin always feels so hydrated, clean and smooth after using this product. Linking both the Sephora site and Dr. Brandt site.
I hope this post was helpful. I don’t really like writing about products I don’t like but the truth is, it doesn’t mean they are bad products, it just means they didn’t work for my skin type. Please let me know if you have any questions about these products or any others! I think I’ll be sharing this type of post once a month.
Have a great week beauties!
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Finally sharing that Amazon swimsuit haul I promised you guys! Soon enough I will be able to wear my swimsuits to somewhere other than Landon’s pirate pool in the backyard 🙂 But TBH, his pirate pool is pretty cool.
All of these swimsuit and cover up finds are under $50 and even though I ordered a TON, I am only sharing the ones I truly think were great quality. Can’t wait until we can all start planning those family vacations most of us had to cancel during Spring Break!
So excited to finally be sharing these super cute and affordable swimsuits and cover ups! When I was getting ready to do this try on for ya’ll I quickly realized that my quarantined self needed to get some more sun in her life. I slapped on some of this self tanner for the time being 🙂 Question – do you use self tanner?
Mixed Print One Piece Swimsuit | Sharing this one first because it is my favorite! I love the mix prints and it fits so well! Really flattering for any body type. I am wearing a medium.
High Wait Two Piece Swimsuit | I have shared this swimsuit multiple times in different colors. I actually shared it last summer in orange and mint. Clearly I like this swimsuit haha! If you are typically a two piece kind of gal (I’m really not these days) this is a great compromise! Wearing a medium.
White Swimsuit Cover Up | Such a adorable cover up! And the fabric is nice enough that you could wear it as a kimono beyond the pool and beach! You better believe I’ll be wearing this on my walks around the neighborhood.
Colorblock One Piece Swimsuit | This colorblock style is so cute and looks and feels way more expensive than $33 however I would recommend sizing up if you are in between sizes! I am wearing a medium here and I totally felt like the bottom part was so tight around my thighs! I wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing the medium out and about so I would definitely size up in this one.
Floral One Piece Swimsuit | If I had to pick a second favorite from this haul, this floral one piece and the next swimsuit would come in at a tie! This one looks like a designer dupe and the white piping makes it so flattering. Wearing a medium.
Palm Print One Piece Swimsuit | A print that gets hotter every summer! Love the deep v and ruffle detail on this one. It’s like sexy and conservative all at the same time! Wearing a medium.
Lemon Print Two Piece Swimsuit | Such a sweet print and the ruffle detail on the straps is so cute! I also saw a little girl version of this and it just made me even more excited to get baby sister home 🙂 Wearing a medium.
Neon Pink Two Piece Swimsuit | Bright neon colors are going to continue on for Spring and Summer and this high waisted swimsuit could not be more on point. I looooovve the hot pink hue against any skin tone! Wearing a medium.
Black Swimsuit Cover Up | Another great cover up that can also be worn as a kimono outside of the pool and beach.
Palm Print Two Piece Swimsuit | I mean it is totally acceptable to wear your sunglasses inside the house these days right? Another great two piece look if two piece swimsuits are normally your thing. Wearing a medium.
Neon Yellow Swimsuit | Same as the neon pink swimsuit I shared above. I am not sure what I love more, the swimsuit or this fringe kimono!
Neon Bathing Suit Cover Up | Same swimsuit on as above but wanted to show you what it looks like with a matching cover up skirt. This skirt comes in a ton of other colors too. Wearing a small/medium.
I hope ya’ll enjoyed today’s swimsuit haul! I can’t wait until we can all continue on with those family vacay’s!
Rounding up last months top ten sellers! Lots of cozy wear and kid’s toys. That basically sums what we have all been up to! 🙂
I hope ya’ll are having a great week so far and staying positive despite our current situation! We have our up’s and down’s but definitely thankful we are healthy! Sending you guys all a virtual hug! We are all in this together!
Landon called me Mrs. Mama the other day so I think he gets the hint I’ll be his teacher for a while LOL.
For the past few weeks I’ve been sharing a little about our schedule each day and each time I share, I get questions about resources we use. Honestly, at first I was googling certain things that I wanted Landon to do like “practicing the letter L” or color templates that start with the letter “L”., etc. Of course when you google things like that you get a million website options that pop up. Today I am sharing 3 websites I found to be some of my favorites and they are all free!
Mama’s of toddlers, or any kids really, I know there are good days and tough days but don’t be too hard on yourselves! We, personally, write out a schedule everyday but if Landon is in a mood I just change up the schedule a bit. If we were supposed to practice writing after breakfast but he’s not wanting to concentrate on writing then I move on to the more fun activity and come back to the learning activity later. There is no sense in fighting with a toddler’s mood. But the thing is, I always come back to the learning activity because I don’t want him to think he totally got out of something simply because “he didn’t want to do it”. Just give them an option “do you want to do xxx first now or later?”. That usually works for us. 🙂
Also, I read somewhere that toddlers should only be doing school time 1-2 hours a day. Obviously all of your playing time activities are also teachable moments but sitting down doing “school time” should not be the majority of your day at this point.
I am not a pro at homeschooling by any means. Honestly, some days I feel like I would be better at playing Cameron Diaz’s role in Bad Teacher, jk…sort of. But I have found 3 sites that really do hone in on homeschooling and have given me so many fun learning ideas to do with Landon.
3 Websites We Have Been Loving For Early Learning Activities
All 3 of these websites are really great for different reasons. I like to mix up our schedules so that Landon stays interested and that both of us are having fun! I’ll keep sharing our schedules and activities on the gram because you guys seem to like that! But as I mentioned before “learning time” really is 1-2 hours a day for us. Playing time and just family walks are just as important to teaching your little babe life lessons. Making sure they feel loved is definitely the most important,
I hope ya’ll enjoy these websites as much as I do! I really think you will! I also have been pinning a ton of toddler activity ideas on Pinterest too so if you want, you can follow along there as well.
Happy teaching Miss Mama’s! 🙂
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pantene. All opinions are 100% mine.
What would I do without the life and beauty advice from my mama? I would probably have no eyebrows, damaged hair and sun damaged skin! I admit that I took part in way too many beauty and skincare trends back in the day that I regret LOL. Thankfully my Mom was there to rescue me!
Today I am sharing 5 “secrets” my Mom shared with me growing up and still apply to this day!
5 Secrets My Mom Taught Me
Not only am I super excited to be partnering with Pantene to talk to you guys about their new Nutrient Blends line but I really love that they asked me to share more about the person who inspired my beauty routine. My Mom. She has always taken such great care of herself and us. She is such a great role model in that she knows the meaning of hard work, but also the importance of self-care. Self-care doesn’t mean spending hundreds of dollars at a spa. It could simply mean putting on a face mask while you binge your favorite show at home (hers is Filipino drama and mine, Real Housewives ?) or applying a hair mask while you get through your afternoon emails.
For as long as I can remember, we have always used Pantene shampoo and conditioner products. As I got older, I would always try out new brands and products but I always find myself going back to their shampoo and conditioner! The Fortifying Damage Repair with Castor Oil duo that I have been using lately is free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and mineral oil. It has a blend of pro vitamin B5, antioxidants and castor oil. The formula strengthens to protect from damage and frizz for healthy looking hair. I feel like this shampoo and conditioner gives my hair more hydration in return a healthier shin and less frizz. I mean who doesn’t want less frizz?! You can shop these products by clicking here.
Happy Friday beautiful friends! I know I am always excited about Red Dress Boutique deliveries but the dresses in this recent one is giving me all the heart eyes x a million! It’s a mix of special event dresses that we will be able to wear once all of life’s special celebrations resume (so be sure to pin those!) and some casual pieces to spice up your everyday wardrobe for your rounds around the neighborhood 🙂
One Shoulder Maxi Dress | Wearing a medium
This dress will make you feel like a million bucks! And it’s only $60! It also comes in hot pink, black and white. I seriously could not love it more! Sadly, I know so many of ya’ll had to postpone major life celebrations like weddings 🙁 but soon enough we will be able to continue on with all those happy moments and you’ll want to look your best! This is where this beauty comes in. Until then, if you see a girl checking her mail in a beautiful gown, it me 🙂 I got the size medium and the fit and length is perfect!
Boho Maxi Dress | Wearing a small
Oh man, this dress is giving me all the summer boho vibes and I can’t wait to wear it outside of the house. I feel like this one calls for a picnic in the park field trip next week lol. And when I say park, I mean that open field in our neighborhood that allows you to hang out well beyond 6 feet away from people 🙂
Mixed Print Dress | Wearing a medium
This lightweight dress is super cute and perfect for hanging around the house and throwing on with white tennis shoes to take your rounds around the neighborhood 🙂 Love the blush pink and leopard print combo. This print even comes in a maxi dress form and that is really adorable too!
Palm Print Romper | Wearing a medium
While this palm print romper patiently waits for its vacation debut, I am sporting it out in the yard for our scavenger hunts. It made my day when one of you messaged me that when you saw me all dressed up it almost made you feel like we weren’t in self quarantine mode. That literally made my day! I hope I can bring some sort of happiness to you guys everyday through my little space of the internet!
Pink and Gold Midi Dress | Wearing a medium
This dress is even more beautiful in person! It was one of the options I got for Brandon’s brothers wedding that was supposed to be happening next weekend and I think it would be perfect for a summer wedding or special event you might have! The blush pink and metallic mix makes the dress look so expensive!
Z Supply Leopard Print Thermal | Wearing a small
Because we all need some leopard prints to sass up our at home athleisure looks. This long sleeve thermal top is unlined so its not hot at all. Long enough for leggings too which we all know is always a plus!
Cropped White Tee | Wearing a medium
If you are looking for a good basic top this one is a great option. It’s lightweight but not see through. I love the cuffed sleeve detail and also its somewhere between a cropped length and regular length which is perfect if you aren’t usually into cropped tees!
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With all of the unknown going on right now and everyone sharing articles everywhere you look, I thought it would be nice to share some memes that made me stop my scroll and gave me a good laugh. Hopefully they will make you laugh too.
