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 This post was sponsored Wonderful Pistachios as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own Winter!!!! Such a beautiful season! There is something so magical about snow flakes and let’s not even start talking about all that fabulous decor!!!! Yet it can be totally depressing here in New York! I swear we only have two seasons here. Summer for 2 months and then winter for 10! There really isn’t any in between when it comes to weather. I’m either rocking that bikini poolside or I’m snuggled in at home in my favorite footie pajamas! Baby it’s cold outside!!! It can be pretty easy to let our wellness slip away when locked indoors due to the freezing temperatures! But don’t fret!!! With these 5 Tips For Winter Wellness, you will be able to keep your mental wellness in check all winter long!  1. SnackingYes, the most wonderful time of the foodie year is finally upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself to stay skinny! Looking for a healthier alternative snack? Go ahead and indulge a little with The Skinny Nut. That’s right, Wonderful Pistachios are a great addition to any gathering with your family, friends, or community! Wonderful Pistachios Roasted & Salted and Roasted No Salt are dry roasted Pistachios with no added oil. They are also Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, Kosher certified, Halal certified, and vegan making them the perfect alternative snack for all your holiday needs! Plus, cracking each shell may actually help you slow down and eat mindfully! So head to your local Walmart, toss a bag or two into your cart and crack, snack, and meditate on a healthy you :):)  2. Eat ProteinWhile the farmers market may be closed and your garden covered in snow, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re body is getting protein! Protein helps keep blood sugar levels stable and can reduce sugar cravings! Many people load up on carbohydrates & sugars over the winter which can compromise the immune system! Known for protein and fiber, Wonderful Pistachios are a smart snack! Another fabulous reason to keep a bag of Wonderful Pistachios on hand all season long! BONUS!!! Plus, the green and red-purple hues in Wonderful Pistachios come from antioxidants. So, treat yourself to nutritious pistachios. When it comes to your health, they pass with flying colors.  3. Stay SocialThe winter months can naturally cause people to turn inward and be more isolated. With holiday party season right around the corner, make a date with a bestie and keep spirits high. One of my favorite charities during the holiday season is Toys for Tots! I’m always attending Toys for Tots social events since the holiday season is a time of giving! Western New York isn’t exactly the wealthiest area, so I have seen the Christmas miracles Toys for Tots gives so many children in my area. This season, Wonderful Pistachios is taking the whole giving thing to the max!!! Wonderful Pistachios will be donating $.10/unit for Wonderful Pistachios Roasted & Salted and Wonderful Pistachios Roasted No Salt sold at Walmart up to $100k benefiting Toys for Tots! The collection period will run from November 1 – December 24, 2019! So #GoNutsForTots & head to your local Walmart! Heck, make a shopping date with a family member and Go Nuts For Tots together and stock up now :):)  4. ExerciseJust because the sunshine is hiding under all that snow, doesn’t give you an excuse not to stay active! If the gyms are too crowded due to New Years Resolution folks, try mall walking! If the roads are closed due to a blizzard?! Hit up YouTube and try a new at home workout! Exercise naturally supports a healthy mood! A healthy mood is crucial to wellness!!  5. Extra SleepWith the shorter, cooler days and longer nights, our bodies naturally need more sleep! If you start rubbing your eyes earlier than usual, take the hint and hit the sack! A sleep deprived body is more prone to illness, plus it can put us in a bitter mood which is definitely not good in the wellness department! A well rested body is a happier body that’s for sure!
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 Since the Beautiful World of Jeffree Star debuted on YouTube last night, I figured I would piggy back off of all of the popularity and review one of his latest products for y’all! The Morphe x Jeffree Star Set & Refresh Spray! I am still holy grail-less when it comes to a setting spray! I feel like all the almost fabulous ones are just too overpriced. I will shell out ridiculous cash for good makeup, but not for almost fabulous products and that’s how I feel about all the setting sprays I have tried to date. Jeffree is known to go over the top for his products and puts a ton of heart into his formulas, Will his latest collab with Morphe be true to his brand name?! Or did he sell out to make a quick buck? Keep on reading to find out!  Opinion!I have to admit, I love the formula! The point of a setting spray is to keep your makeup set all day long or to refresh your look without applying more makeup and becoming a huge cake-face! For $18, I couldn’t have asked for a better setting spray. It has only reached the 80’s here in NY since I’ve had my pretty little bottle, but every time I used the Set & Refresh spray my makeup looked pretty flawless all day long! I barely had to do any touch ups. score!!! You also get a decent amount of spray for the price! You can’t beat it! And did I mention the spray legit smells like strawberries?!?’ Deliciousness every time you spray your face. The only bad part about this spray is the spray part itself. I don’t know if my bottle got a tad bit messed up in the mail or if all the squirters are the same? But there is a 50/50 chance it will stream at you and not mist. So when I use the Set & Refresh spray, I hold the bottle back and walk into the spray to avoid all of the spray going onto one spot of my face. I really wish the squirt part was a tad bit better. Then again, they would probably have to raise the price for a fancier squirter.... For $18, I would definitely buy this spray again if something else doesn’t hit the market that I just need to try. However, if my makeup holds up when I go to 99 degree Turks & Caicos in two weeks, I will definitely be adding this to the holy grails list when it comes to setting sprays. Update to come!!! Stay tuned!!!  Let’s Chat!!Have you tried the Morphe x Jeffree Star Set & Refresh Spray?
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Bath & Body Works Fall Haul 20199/13/2019  Happy almost fall y’all!!! I know I’m going to basic girl hell for this, but fall really isn’t my thing! I just hate colder weather. I loved fall when I lived in Florida. 75 degrees and sunny? Best weather ever!!! Hot enough to chill outside, yet cool enough where you don’t melt! Literally heaven!!! Here in NY however, ughhhh! Once October hits? Brrrrr. I don’t want to leave my house. Wet, cold and gloomy just isn’t my thing! However, fall scents are a favorite of mine! Something about vanillas, Cinnamon & Pumpkin is just so cozy and comfy! I can’t help but buy the whole Bath & Body Works store when I’ve spotted the fall scents have been released  Last weekend, I spotted a killer deal on the Bath & Body Works site. Flash Sale, $6 lotions. Buy 2 get 2 free candles AND free shipping over $25! You best believe your girl stocked up and is now showing off all the fabulous scents she picked up for mad cheap!!! This was actually the first time I ever ordered and didn’t shop in store at Bath & Body Works, and I’m happy to report that I received my package in two days with free shipping! I don’t know if I just live near the distributor or they ship this fast always, but I was mad impressed. Nothing worse than tracking a package for a week! I didn’t even have time to track since my box was literally at my door two days later!! Seriously. Ordered Sunday night before bed, sitting at my door Tuesday morning! #Awesome Enjoy!!!  Coconut Macaroon Your house will smell like you hit the tanning salon and then decided to spend the rest of the day baking cookies. Literally a favorite of mine right now! So glad I took a chance and ordered since tanning and cookies are two of my favorite things! Black Cherry Merlot This is definitely not a newbie, but I will say I can't believe I didn't discover this fragrance earlier than last winter. It's easily one of my favorite Bath & Body Works hand soaps for fall / winter! This is the first time I have purchased the candle and omg! I know people complain on the internet saying it’s not as strong as the hand soap, but it’s still a badd ass smelling candle! A totally berry smelling candle. Reminds me of fruit snacks. It gets two thumbs up from me :)  Pumpkin Apple Two favorite fall fragrance in one candle? Dreams do come true. If you’re a team Apple girl, this is your candle!! While you do get hints of pumpkin, the delicious apple scent does take over when lit. Purrfect Pumpkin I will be honest, I totally purchased this candle because there is a black cat on it!!! Looks like my cat Baby!! However, this candle does smell falltastic. A purrrfect treat of carved pumpkin, spooky cinnamon & moonlight vanilla!!! Literally fall in a jar! If you want one candle and you want that candle to smell like fall, this is it!  Autumn Nights Friday night lights, cool air, and varsity leather jackets! I purchased this lotion last year and just had to scoop one up again since it’s perfect for those occasions where you want to smell like fall, but not in the mood for cinnamons, apples or pumpkins! If you’re into the more perfume-like scents at Bath & Body Works, you will love this lotion.  Sugared Cranberry Cider I’m currently wearing this scent and loving it! While I do wish the scent was a tad bit stronger, I am a huge fan of all things berry scented! While perfume-like scents are my go-to’s most day’s, when I feel like smelling sweet, berry anything is my jam.  Sweater Weather Golden autumn leaves, bright blue skies, and crisp apple slices! Sweater Weather is definitely a scent I pick up annually! Not only is the bottle over the top falltastic to look at, the scent itself is so yum!!!  Pink Velvet Cupcake Not going to lie, this is the scent I was most excited for!! When I first spotted Pink Velvet Cupcake in stores in August, I couldn’t wait for my current fragrances to run out so I had an excuse to purchase this very scent!!! Did it live up to the hype?!?! Yes and no. While I do love the scent. It’s actually my new favorite!!! It has a berry, sugary smell which is right up my alley, I don’t think I would call this fragrance cupcake lol. No hints of baked goods at all. More like berry frosting. Glad I finally got my hands on this scent, but it’s definitely not the name.  Wild Blackberry & Vanilla Another fragrance I was super excited to get my hands on, but unlike Pink Velvet Cupcake, I was left very disappointed. You do get hints of blackberry, but this fragrance reminds me of a man lol. Very masculine!! I actually had to check the bottle to make sure I didn’t order a men’s scent by mistake lol. I will definitely use this bottle up, but it will be the scent I use when I’m not leaving the house. Maybe my before bed lotion.  Twilight Woods If you like perfume-like scents and are into the sensual side of life then this really is the scent for you. The Twilight Woods scent from Bath & Body Works is romantic (heck, with a name of “Twilight” it had better be, right?). The girly fragrance has bright flowers, surprising spices and creamy woods with a touch of cashmere!  Bonfire Bash
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 This post was sponsored by Michelob ULTRA as part of Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Happy almost Summer y’all!!!!! It’s the happiest time of the year for those of us in Western New York!!! Gorgeous weather, pool days & barbecues galore! So much fun taking place that many of us struggle when it comes to balancing our fitness goals & living our best Summer lives! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking pretty fly the past few months. I’ve put so much work into my new lifestyle that I refuse to let it slip away!!! So, I’ve compiled an awesome,REALISTIC list of ways both you and I can stay on track with our fitness goals this Summer, plus a great sweepstakes!!!  Get Out Get Active SweepstakesWho wouldn’t want to win free stuff!?! Especially when it’s fitness stuff! I’m sure you’re wondering “What are those prizes?” Well, let me tell you! The winner of the Get Out Get Active Sweepstakes will win an awesome prize pack including Optimum Nutrition products, a Schwinn Bicycle, and accessories! WooHoo!!! The Get Out Get Active Sweepstakes runs from May 19, 2019 - June 30, 2019, so you will take advantage today! For official rules please visit GetActiveThisSummer.com  Swaps!I will start with one of the keys to success when it comes to that fabulous bod!!!! Better for me swaps. If you follow me on insta, you know I’m a beer girl. Nothing better than cracking open a cold one on a hot Summer day. I’m here to tell the masses to NOT waste those cheat days on high carb beers! There’s no reason to now that Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold exists! When I discovered Michelob ULTRA, it was literally a game changer. I could still enjoy my favorite Summer past time:cracking open a cold one at a barbecue and still sticking to my low carb eating ways! With only 95 calories and 5.5 carbs, this light lager has a superior golden taste, is triple-filtered, and isbrewed free of artificial colors and flavors. This beer is a total win!  The Swaps Get Better!!These swaps get better folks!!!! If 95 calories and 5.5 carbs sounded good, what do you think of 2.5 carbs and 85 calories? Say hello to my new favorite drink Michelob ULTRA Lime Cactus! Michelob ULTRA Lime Cactus offers a refreshing lime taste without weighing you down! Plus, it has organic grains for a pure and refreshing taste! I’ve literally been searching for a flavored, low carb beer for Summer and Michelob ULTRA has definitely delivered! So yummy!! So good!! But please do me a favor, enjoy these delicious beers responsibly!!!  Have A Plan!Having a plan will definitely help you stay on track with those fitness goals! I know when I make calendar appointments in my phone or post sticky notes in my office about my next few workouts, it makes it really hard to skip them. Pick one day out of the week and make a plan for the following week. What days can you work out? What day is that pool party so you can plan your next workout around it?! What will you be eating every day? It’s smooth sailing when you have a plan in place!!  Set Realistic GoalsOne mistake many people make when planning those Summer workouts is squeezing way too much in! You already know you want to hit the beach with the kids! Plan those hard-core workouts, but make sure those workouts are realistic. Can you really hit the gym for two hours?! Can you really hit 5,000 steps in a day now that the kids are out of school for the Summer? Just because you scale those things back, doesn’t mean you’re giving up! If anything, they will keep you motivated. When you plan too much, you end up quitting! When you plan the right amount, you feel good about yourself! Hold yourself accountable! Toss on that favorite date night little black dress or even that bikini from YEARS ago you never thought you would wear to the pool again & keep tabs on your results!!! This is a fabulous way to stay on track and not lose sight of all the hard work you’re putting in.  Create a List of Positive Mantras That Will Support Your Progress!While this sounds a tad bit silly at first, sometimes you have to be your own cheerleader and remind yourself that you are THAT awesome. The best way to do this is to find positive mantras that will help you manifest your fitness goals. Repeat your mantra throughout the day. For example, ‘I am creating an active way of life and I’m noticing what makes me feel good — and I’m doing more of it!’ The more you say it, the more you will believe in it & stick to it! Wake Up EarlierIt’s easy to say you can’t work out because there’s no time due to the kids being home and you’re too tired at night!However, if you would just set your alarm an hour earlier and crush that work out in the A.M, not only will you keep your gains, but you’ll start your day feeling on top! Track Your Progress Through Pictures Not The Scale!Hold yourself accountable! Toss on that favorite date night little black dress or even that bikini from YEARS ago you never thought you would wear to the pool again & keep tabs on your results!!! This is a fabulous way to stay on track and not lose sight of all the hard work you’re putting in.
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Hello Kitty Bath Bombs6/13/2019  Another day, another Hello Kitty creation!!! I just can’t get enough of this Hello Kitty mold!!!! Today’s creation?!? Bath Bombs! Y’all know Lush is my daughter and I’s favorite store ever, so we thought it would be fun to make bath bombs, Hello Kitty Style!!! Enjoy!!  Supplies• 2 cups baking soda • 1 cup citric acid (It’s better to buy in bulk on Amazon) • 1/4 cup cornstarch • 1/4 cup pink Himalayan Epsom salts (I get mine on Amazon) • 1/3 cup coconut oil (I get mine on Amazon) • 1 teaspoon polysorbate 80 (I get mine on Amazon) • 1 teaspoon of orange essential oil (You can find it here in this set on Amazon) • Pink soap coloring (I got mine from Amazon) • Pink cosmetic glitter (You can find it here on Amazon) • Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol • Hello Kitty mold (I got mine on ETSY)  In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citric acid, Epsomsalts and cornstarch. Whisk dry ingredients together. Add the coconut oil. This binds all the ingredients together, so you bath bombs don’t crumble when you touch them!  Add the polysorbate 80. This helps the coconut oil disperse more evenly in your bath water, makes the bath bombs bubbly and prevents the mica from sticking to the side of the tub. Add orange essential oil and 1-2 drops of the pink colorant. Mix well. Continue to add 1 drop of color until you achieve the color you desire. Add pink cosmetic glitter.  Mix all ingredients together. You may need to use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is mixed in. The mixture is perfect when it holds together when you press it into your hands and feels like wet sand. Add bath bomb mixture to your mold. Fill to the top and pack down firmly. Allow to dry at least 24 hours.  To release from mold, place a plate on mold and gently turn over. Gently tap around the mold with a spoon until the mold slips out.  Take a bath & enjoy!
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 Happy June everyone!!!!!! Literally my favorite month of the year because it’s 1. My birthday month. WooHoo!!! 2. Fabulous weather starts to show up here in NY!!! 3. End of the school year meaning pool days galore with my little princess!!!! Everyone remembers to grab those teacher gifts, even if it’s just a Starbucks Gift Card. But I swear so many people forget about all the other people who work with your kids throughout the year. My daughter has an aide in her classroom, she rides the bus so she has a bus driver! She even sees the speech therapist at school. All of these amazing people Haylie has on her support team deserve a fabulous end of the year gift too. So we decided to get a little cleaver with a box of Bath Bombs from Life Around 2 Angles!!!  Life Around 2 Angels“It all began with me simply trying to make some fun bath bombs for my 2 girls without the harsh and unknown ingredients other stores offer. My girls take bath everyday and they won't go to bed unless they have their fun bath time. Then I tried to sell my bath bombs online, not sure if anybody would like them. Before I knew it, there were tons people supporting me and loving my creations. Many have told me they broke up with LUSH because they tried my bath bombs =p That was my biggest assurance and motivation.” ~ Life Around 2 Angels At Lifearound2angels, everything is done with the idea of 'Do the right thing, do what is right for everyone'. Today, the products are the best sellers in many markets, but everything is still made as if it was the very first time the owner made them for her 2 girls.  OpinionWhen I first spotted this email in my inbox, I was stoked to try a brand of bath bombs claiming to be equal, if not better than Lush! My daughter and I are Lush addicts. Literally. Every time we are at the Galleria Mall in Buffalo, we do some serious Lush damage! I definitely agree that these bath bombs are the same exact quality as Lush. Honestly depending of the season at Lush, these could be better!!! Before you even open the box of Life Around 2 Angels bath bombs, you can smell them! That’s exactly what I’m looking for when shopping for bath bombs. Strong fabulous scent made with all natural ingredients. I will say the bath bombs are smaller size-wise. They aren’t giant like the bath bombs at Lush. Honestly though, I like the smaller bombs better. As Boujee as you feel dropping an over sized bomb into the tube, we all know that’s not exactly necessary at all. These bath bombs look small, but are super “powerful”. I love them!!!! So glad I was able to test a few out and make a few gifts!!!!  Bus Driver, Aides, Therapist Gifts!Since these bath bombs legit look like bird eggs to me. Especially with that brown “grass” at the bottom of the box, I thought it would be cute to create little bath bomb gift bags! The school year is over, so relaxation is definitely needed. Who wouldn’t want bath bombs as a gift?!?! Just pick up a package of clear bags at the Dollar Tree. My favorite place for craft supplies! And pick up several spring colored bows. The picture definitely doesn’t do this creation justice. These bags look so cute in person!!! Total spring/summer vibes that’s for sure!!!  Let’s Chat!Are you a Bath Bomb fan?!The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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 Last week I did something I never thought I would do. I bought the most expensive lotion Zoom Tan had to offer!! Before you think I’m a baller with unlimited cash to toss around, Zoom Tan happened to have a killer sale going on. I had about 3 more uses of my current bottle, so when the tanning lady told me all lotions were 50% off, I was interested in what Zoom Tan had to offer. The first bottle she grabbed was the Sahara Jewel since it was the best deal in the house. Normally $119, on sale for $59 was intrigued. I usually spend $40something a bottle, so it wasn’t going to cost me THAT much more to have the best bottle money could buy! I said heck yeah, ring up a bottle of the Sahara Jewel and I figured I would share my opinion since I can’t be the only one that has always wondered if those beautiful, very expensive bottles are actually worth the loot!!!!  Sahara JewelIf you had three wishes, would a beautiful bronze be on the list? Are you longing for a transforming, gorgeous glow? Your wish is our command! Prepare to take a magical ride to a new state of glowing perfection with the 30X Bronzeuphoria Complex™ Discover a whole new brilliance with Color Bursting Beads for instant, ravishing dark color, while Cushion Silicone drapes skin in a feeling of pure extravagance. Enriched with splendor and mystique, the magic within is waiting to be released! Fragrance: White Sands Zoom Price: $119  Was It Worth It?I’m not even going to lie, Sahara Jewel really is the best lotion I have ever tried. I was pretty pale when I walked into the salon. I’ve been pretty lazy with all things beauty maintenance lately. I blame the rainy weather for not wanting to venture out of my house so I hadn’t been tanning in about a week. I walked out looking like a bronzed goddess. If you’re lazy like me and dread heading to the tanning salon in crappy weather, this is the bottle for you. I felt like it was like two tanning sessions in one. That’s how dark I got.
Would I spend $119 on this bottle? I would have to say no. I did get super tan after one use. The lotion did smell fantastic AND my skin felt soft, clean and not dry at all when I left the salon, but it wasn’t spend $100+ fabulous. I just can’t justify spending that type of cash on a lotion if you’re someone like me with a tanning package. Would I spend $59 again?!? Heck yeah I would!!! I would probably spend anything under $70 for this magical bottle of awesomeness. It really is THAT good!!! I just used the lotion for the 4th time today and I’m still so very in love with it. One of the better beauty purchases I’ve made lately!!! I highly recommend Sahara Jewel if you spot it on sale!!! You will not regret it! The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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Mommy & Me Swimwear ~ Yaffi4/30/2019  Thank you Yaffi for sponsoring this post!!!! Ahhhhhh Vegas!!! Literally one of my favorite places to travel! If you plan ahead, you experience a 4-5 star Vegas vacation pretty cheap. One of the many reasons Sin City will always be a top destination for me!!! It’s totally “Boujee on a Budget”! My favorite way to travel!!!!  Before we left for our little Las Vegas adventure, we were approached by Yaffi Fashion about collaborating on a swimwear post. If you know anything about me, mommy and me fashion is a favorite of mine!!! So heck yeah we decided to collab!!!  Yaffi FashionYaffi is a fast-growing family-friendly fashion brand online. The company mainly focus on matching swimsuit for mom, dad, boy, girl and your littles, but it also offers matching pajamas, children’s clothing. Yaffi mainly targets North America and Europe. They have been holding the philosophy that “Share your life & share your family” to make everyday memorable.  Leaves Printed V Neck Family Matching SwimwearThe print we decided on rocking during our Las Vegas vacation was the Leaves Printed V Neck Family Matching Swimwear. Not only was the print totally adorable, the leaves are also green! Obviously the iconic MGM Grand is green and I knew from Instagram that the MGM pool tubes were green as well. We just HAD to match!!!!  Our Thoughts?I was honestly shocked on the quality!!!! The swimsuits are pretty cheap, so I was expecting some thin, but cute swimwear to arrive. Basically disposable wardrobe. Boy was I floored when two swimsuits showed up at my door thicker and better quality than my TJ Maxx suits I normally buy!!!! The chest section was also pretty padded! No nipples showing!!! Nothing worse than a paper thin swimsuit & this specific swimsuit was as thick as a suit can be! As for sizing, I would size up if you’re on the taller side. I’m 5’8 and have the longest torso of all times. Ordered a large and as you can see from the pics, the swimsuit fit me perfectly!!!! I was so pleased with our choice. I will definitely be ordering more mommy & me suits in the future!!! Let’s ChatAre you planning any summer vacations?The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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 New stirring wheel who dis?!? So I may have made a huge #BossBabe move last week. Hubby traded in his Grand Cherokee and decided to drive my Benz while searching for his dream truck and I upgraded to a mom SUV!!! It’s crazy how futuristic my Cadillac looks compared to my Benz and it’s only been what? 5 years since the Benz was made? Technology sure does amaze me! My Cadillac likes to be all creepy and tell me where I’m going when it’s hooked up to my phone. I might just be taking my location of my iPhone for awhile to avoid any more old lady freak outs lol.... I’m not ready for my car to be smarter than me. Not yet!  Anyway, back to the reason y’all stopped by! My beautiful Black Gold Accent Stiletto Nails. I may have made it so my nails match my new car. Weird? Maybe? But my nails came out looking just as fab as my new ride!!!
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Disney Inspired Nails3/21/2019  I know Spring break already happened for you southern folk! But us here in the Northeast, we have to wait all the way until Easter for a glorious week-long break! We may be headed to Vegas for our week of relaxation, but I know many of you are headed to see Mickey as we did for February break & might be in need of some Disney Nail inspiration!  My Disney Inspired Nails were such a hit everywhere I went in Florida, I decided to share the fabulousness here. I’m not usually a nail design type of gal. I’m all about the stiletto blacks and nudes, but when I hit up Disney, I always try to spice things up with a themed nail. Our last trip I dedicated my nails to Minnie Mouse since my daughter and I were dressed as Minnie while we roamed magic Kingdom!  Let’s Chat!Are you headed anywhere for Spring Break?The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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Lavender Scented Heart Soaps1/28/2019  Ahhhhh ‘tis the season of all things heart shaped!!! I’ve been on a roll lately with the heart shaped content!!! Lavender Scented Heart Bath Bombs, now Lavender Scented Heart Soaps!!!! I just love this time of year!! So girly!!! So fabulous!! So fun!!!!  Making homemade soaps and bath bombs has been a favorite past time this winter!!! My daughter has a bath bomb and colorful soap obsession and making our own has been a great mommy/daughter bonding time activity. So fun and so easy to make!!!  Supplies • ¼ lb melt and pour soap base • 1 drop lavender liquid soap dye • 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil • Small glass bowl • Wooden craft stick • Small silicone heart mold  Step 1. Put soap base in glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir very well. If not completely melted, put on for another 10 seconds. Step 2. Stir liquid soap dye and essential oil into the bowl.  Step 3. Spoon mixture into the silicone mold.  Step 4. Let set for about 30 minutes and remove from mold.
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Lavender Scented Heart Bath Bombs1/23/2019  Who isn’t totally obsessed with bath bombs?!?! My daughter and I just can’t get enough of them! With our closest Lush store being and hour and twenty minutes away, I feel we can never quite stock keep them in stock! We are always running out before our next trip to that specific mall. Since bath bombs are our obsession, I thought it would be fun to start making our own. While I’m still obsessed with Lush, I think our Lavender Scented Heart Shaped Bath Bombs come in a close second place. Way better than what you can pick up at Walmart! Enjoy!  INGREDIENTS ● 2 oz Epsom salt ● 4 oz baking soda ● 2 oz corn starch ● 2 oz citric acid ● 1 tbsp grapeseed oil ● ½ tbsp water ● 1 drop violet soap dye ● 20 drops Lavender essential oil  1. Mix the dry ingredients first (Epsom salt, baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid), using the whisk. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps. 2. Pour the wet ingredients (grapeseed oil, water and food coloring (and if you’re using essential oil)) into jar, secure the lid and shake well. 3. Very slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, about a few drops at time, while whisking. If you’re not pouring slowly enough, the mixture will start to fizz and you don’t want that to happen. 4. Once all of the liquid has been poured into the dry mixture, mix very well until the color is consistent.  5. Immediately fill the molds with the mixture.  6. Firmly stuffing each side full.  7. Secure both parts of the mold together and let set. I always give it about a day, just to be on the safe side.  8. Carefully release bath bombs from molds and put into an airtight container, or individual cello bags.
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 The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and received the product. Omg guys!!!! The best thing ever happened!!!! Best Buy sent me a Michael Kors Access Runway Smartwatch for review!!! This was literally a pinch me moment since I have a huge obsession with all things Michael Kors! Take one peak into my closet and it will look like a mini Michael Kors store spit up all over lol... I just can’t stop buying all things Michael Kors! My 6 year old daughter even has an obsession since I have been grooming her from a young age to love the New York designer. I already know what you’re thinking. I get sent things all the time so what makes this special? But seriously guys!! This watch has been something I have been eyeing FOREVER and it’s now mine to try out. Keep on reading while I spill the tea on the Michael Kors Access Runway Smartwatch.  Michael Kors Access Runway SmartwatchFashion meets function with this designer brand: fresh, eye-catching design is perfect for transitioning from a workout to a night out with ease, and you can customize your dial (watch face)! It has a gold-tone finish that embodies timeless sophistication, and its smartphone connectivity lets you take selfies, ring your phone, access music and keep track of personal goals. The round 42mm case of this Michael Kors smart watch makes it easy to see the interface.  FeaturesSo what exactly are some of the great features of the OS by Google: Michael Kors – Access Runway Smartwatch? • Makes it easier to be healthy with the Google Fit app’s two new activity trackers—Heart Points and Move Minutes—which were designed in partnership with the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization. These evidence-based metrics measure activity intensity, and smarter health coaching makes your fitness goals more achievable by motivating you to stay active throughout your day, every day. (Additional background.) • Provides proactive help from Google Assistant—from viewing upcoming flight info to dinner reservations. • Quick access to Google Pay—so you can pay with a wave at almost anyplace that accepts credit cards. • Maximizes Your Time: Get more done and maximize your time with more glanceable, easy to manage notifications, with smart replies to respond quickly on the go. • Compatible with iPhone/iOS and Android.  Set UpI know this is probably the biggest question on your kind! How easy is the setup? The good news is setup is easy peasy!!! You download the Wear OS app onto your smart phone and the app will literally walk you through the steps to sync your phone to your watch! It will take you about 5 minutes, maybe 10 if you’re someone like me who reads EVERYTHING during setup.  Y’all already know!!! Goodbye cheap looking Apple Watch and hello classy and chic Michael Kors Access Runway Smartwatch!!! I was obsessed with this watch before I somehow manifested it into my existence and that obsession just got bigger once the watch was in my possession. I was also shocked that a Google watch was able to sync so smoothly with an iPhone. I was worried that there would be glitches & delays and so far I can honestly report I haven’t experienced any! My iPhone xsMax is also gold so I’m loving the fact my phone and watch match each other. Y’all better be prepared for all the insta flatlays featuring my matching phone & watch coming in the near future!!!! This watch is my new favorite accessory! Opinion Purchase!Want to purchase one of these fabulous smart watches for yourself? You can do so at your local Best Buy or by visiting the Best Buy Website!!! I love hitting up Best Buy for all of my electronic needs since 1. Geek squads is there to take care of all the complicated tech stuff 2. Price match so I always know I’m playing the lowest price on the market!  Let’s Chat!Do you own a smartwatch?The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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Get Holiday Party Ready With Me12/16/2018 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hot Tools for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. 'Tis the season of Holiday Parties!!! I don’t know about you, but from November through January, my schedule is booked solid due to holiday festivities!!!! Since I work from home with zero reason to rock anything besides leggings, lipgloss & my favorite scent most days of the week, you best believe I take full advantage of the holidays and get as glammed up as possible every chance I get! Last weekend Hubby & I attended our first formal Holiday Party of the year! Thanks to the new Hot Tools Signature Series, I was able to make myself look salon perfect without actually stepping foot in a salon since Hot Tools launched the Signature Series line, bringing styling tools from a trusted brand used by professionals! Perfect for us work at home boss babes that can’t fit in that salon appointment between running our empires and chasing our kiddos around! Get Holiday Party Ready With Me To achieve this look, I washed my hair the night before and made sure to instantly dry my hair with the Hot Tools® Signature Series Salon Turbo Ionic® Dryer, 1875 Watts. Drying your hair instead of by air will make all of those frizzes disappear! You want your hair to be as straight as possible & this fabulous hair dryer does the trick! Hot Tools Signature Series Digital Flat Iron, 1 Inch The day of your holiday party, have your party outfit on & your makeup all ready to go! Nothing worse than being hair and makeup ready and having that holiday party dress flatten and smudge it all!!! Have that dress on before you start to holiday glam yourself!!! Once that dress is on and your makeup is good to go, grab that Hot Tools Signature Series flat iron, 1 Inch and start straightening away! Your hair should be pretty flat from drying it the night before, but this fabulous Flat Iron will make your hair ultra sleek and have your golden locks shining away!!!! Everyone deserves beautiful, and that’s what you get with these tools. Hot Tools Signature Series Gold Curling Iron/Wand, 1 Inch Once your curling iron is nice and hot, you will want to curl After your hair is looking nice and sleek from your flat iron, it’s time to move on to your curling iron! While your Hot Tools Signature Series is heating up, I usually play with the part in my hair so my hair will lay flat on my scalp! I love the messy part look! Makes your hair look like you did nothing at all and your hair is just naturally this fabulous! And just like that you have a holiday party look that looks like it came straight out of a salon!!! No one would ever guess that you achieved this look for the fraction of the cost in your very own bathroom!!! This look is also a favorite of mine when I travel! Minimal effort/time and leaves you looking like a bombshell straight off the runways! All thanks to Hot Tools!!! The Hot Tools Signature Series is available now at Walmart, Amazon and other mass retailers! #EveryoneDeservesBeautiful! Let’s Chat! Are you attending any holiday parties this year? The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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 And just like that another Bath & Body Works Candle Day has come and gone! Crazy that it’s already December!!! December is my favorite time of year to shop for myself, so I make sure to get all of my holiday gift shopping finished BEFORE Thanksgiving! That way I can take advantage of all those fabulous deals that show up in my inbox daily without a guilty conscience!!! I’m happy to report that 99% of my shopping was completed way before Thanksgiving, so this Bath & Body Works Candle Day, I was able to splurge on every last thing that I wanted guilt free! Listed below are the candles I scooped up during the sale, in the order of how fabulous they ended up smelling for me once at home! No idea what Bath & Body Works Candle Day is? Make sure to check out my last post so you can take advantage of the next Bath & Body Works Sale!!!  CHERY FROSTFRAGRANCE ~ White Cherry, Orange, Juniper with Essential Oils OPINION ~ I am shocked to say this candle is tied for my number one spot on my favorites list!!! Cherry Frost & In The Stars were the most powerful scented candles I purchased in my Bath & Body Works Candle Day Haul! If you love cherry, you will be obsessed with this candle!!! Plus, can we talk about how cute the packaging is?!?! Ahhhhh I love the whole girly Christmas vibe Bath & Body Works went with this season!!!!! Honestly, I purchased this candle for packaging reasons, so that’s why I was shocked that this candle smelled the best! So wasn’t expecting that!!!  IN THE STARSFRAGRANCE ~ Make every moment glow with an addictive fragrance that radiates from start to finish like the stars above. In The Stars is a warm, sparkling blend of starflower, sandalwood musk, sugared tangelo, white agarwood & radiant amber. OPINION ~ I LOVE THIS CANDLE!!!! The scent is super powerful!!! Smells like an expensive perfume, which makes this the perfect candle to burn while getting ready for those Christmas parties!!!! I really wish I would have picked a few more of these up to add to several gift baskets I have made for a few girlfriends! A total steal for only $8.95!  CHAMPAGNE TOASTFRAGRANCE ~ Bubbly Champagne, Sparkling Berries, Juicy Tangerine with Essential Oils. OPINION ~ Champagne & Cranberry, the candle below, are tied for the middle spots on my favorite candle list! I was pretty excited about this candle since I’m champagne obsessed, but at the same time didn’t have my hopes up since most champagne and wine scents tend to be disappointing . This past fall Bath & Body Works had a Champagne Apple & Honey Lotion and I wasn’t too impressed. All I smelled was Apple! Now the Champagne Toast Candle? Bravo Bath & Body Works!!!! Still not as powerful Champagne-wise as us bubbly lovers would like, but it’s a huge step in the right direction!!! Love that I bought this candle!!!! It will definitely make for a great conversation piece when guest come over!  FROSTED CRANBERRYFRAGRANCE ~ Iced Cranberries, Blonde Woods, Red Apple with Essential Oils. OPINION~ Frosted Cranberry smells exactly what what you would expect! That’s always a good thing when spending big bucks on candles. You could totally buy this candle at full price and feel you got your money’s worth!!! I love cranberry, especially around Christmas time, so I was glad I picked this candle up!!! Plus, the packaging is pretty fab itself!!! Girly Christmas galore!!!!  TWISTED PEPPERMINTFRAGRANCE ~ This is what Christmas smells like: Cool Peppermint, Sugared Snow, Vanilla Buttercream, Hint of Musk with Essential Oils OPINION ~ This was honestly the candle I was most excited to pick up!!! It looks exactly what I imagine girly Christmas to look like! It was the first candle I lit up and boy was I disappointed! For $8.95, it didn’t smell bad. It did smell delicious, but considering this is a $24.99 candle on a normal day. Boo! The scent was on the weak side for a Bath & Body Works Candle since most of their candles are pretty powerful scent wise. Glad I didn’t pay full price.I feel this was a candle that deserved that $8.95 price tag!  FREE CANDLE HOLDER!!That’s right! I said FREE Candle Holder!! If you receive Bath & Body Works coupons in the mail, then you know there is a free gift coupon in the December mailer!!! I obviously took advantage of the free gift during the Bath & Body Works Candle Day Sale! This holder was $12.95 & the coupon was for anything under $13. Pretty fabulous candle holder if you ask me! Glad I was one of the crazies at the Bath & Body Works door when they opened so I could actually scoop one of these babies up! I bet they were gone pretty quickly during the sale since I’m sure a ton of shoppers were taking advantage of that free gift coupon!  Let’s Chat!Did you take advantage of the Bath & Body Works Candle Day Sale?
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welcomeCourtneyLynne is former model turned mommy & wifey! When not blogging all things foodie, fashion, travel, mom life & straight up fabulousness to the masses, she can be found chasing her daughter around in 6in stilettos & laughing at her own jokes her glass of wine told her to tell. |
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