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We bought a home!

My husband and I are officially home owners! After much consideration about what would be best for us, where we are at in our lives, and what we still want to achieve in the near future we decided on purchasing a manufactured home that is located in a manufactured home community. While it was great not to have to worry about much because maintenance is handled by the landlord. These last 5 years renting our apartment I found myself wanting a lot of what I just simply couldn’t do in our apartment. Now we again have the freedom to curate our home to our needs and have the ability to upgrade it as we see fit. Also, living with white walls for the last 5 years has driven me batty. Seriously, something so trivial as not having paint on the walls has bothered me to no end. Oh and sweet…

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Review colourpop dream st palette

Review I adore this colourpop palette and not just because I loved DreamStreet band when I was younger. This palette gives you a 100 Watts gorgeous warm glow. I am assuming this palette was created for the summer months but I think this is just absolutely perfect for Autumn. I did not experience any flakiness with any of the shades. Moony was the only shade I had some trouble with swatching. It didn’t go on as smooth as the others. As far as wear and application. It didn’t take long to make a look that could even mix and match with the shades as they are very buildable. Be aware the darker shades are quite pigmented and less forgiving. A little goes a long way. I did not test this without a base but with a base the shades will last all day. The palette it’s self runs at $16…

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Me time, consistently carving personal time in 3 steps

So life is tough, right? We get so caught up in the day to day, deadlines, babies, households, families, extended families, friends… it can all be overwhelming sometimes. But the key that I’ve found is really remembering to carve time for yourself and center align yourself with some “Me time”. Here’s my three step formula from me to you on how I manage carving out “Me time”: Schedule “Me Time” This may seem silly, or you may be thinking “Girl you don’t have any kids what do you know?” well I’ve helped raise enough kids to know that if you don’t schedule you time, women have a tendency to care for themselves last, which sometimes leave it off the to-do list when the list keeps growing. It’s important for you to schedule, and stick to that schedule. May it be a 5 minute meditation a day, or a one hour…

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Agent Carter Bensame palette
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Agent Carter’s look is possible with Besame Cosmetics palette

Agent Carter 1946 inspired makeup Agent Carter is one of many themed collections I’ve seen in the past few years and I wish there were even more I could geek out about. So when I accidentally stumbled across this gem, a marvel themed palette on a past time, I couldn’t resist. Well maybe a little, I didn’t buy the entire collection, just the palette. I had to think practical, right? (Please say yes before I go buy the rest lol.) The palette is designed to look like agent Carter’s 1946 passport. The travel document resembles a vintage styled British passport. (Keep in mind, marvel die hard fans, the name is spelled incorrectly, we know). The colors are absolutely gorgeous, I don’t even think my photos are doing it enough justice. The shades are warm toned, shimmery, creamy and nicely pigmented. I’ve detailed more information about each one below. They are…

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Plus size gal in a tiny house; sharing my first time experience and vulnerability

The insecurity was so real I had this serious inner turmoil going on around if I really could fully experience a tiny house. I really wanted to experience smaller, more sustainable living but at the same time I felt I had to wait because I was too fat. At 300lbs I decided, I’m not sure why, that I couldn’t do these things until I lost the weight. I guess the reality of not being able to go on the harry potter ride in universal last year hit me kinda hard. I was too fat for the ride, the first time I’ve ever experienced this. So I felt like my obsession with tiny houses and off the grid living  was a little out of reach. It seems entirely ridiculous saying it now. Then one day I said F..k it. I booked a tiny house that was only an hour from me…

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Clarins opens a new King of Prussia shop

I’ve recently had the opportunity to attend the opening of the first Clarins stand-alone store in King of Prussia Mall. Let me first start by saying the store is gorgeous. It completely shattered my childhood impression of who Clarins was tailored to. (Yes I use to only think of Clarins as the moisturizer my grandmother would wear.) The store is stylish and modern while feeling very homey. “This new boutique demonstrates our desire to focus on our clients and make them feel they are the center of attention, because they are. We want to be able to listen to them better, offer personalized advice and have a chance to really pamper them.” – Natalie Bader, President of the Clarins Brand.   What you can find at the store Did you know that Clarins is one of the most popular European skincare companies? Well, now you can find the fan favorites…

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Amazon December holiday shopping gift guide

Most of this list is very budget friendly items under $100, even the more expensive tech options are still good in comparison to other sites. As always I suggest doing your homework for your online shopping. I love amazon because I can compare their sellers and with Amazon prime two day shipping is a breeze. Here are some of my favorite finds this season on Amazon. I have a feeling that a number of these will show up as deal items in the coming week! Perfect amazon gifts for the men in your life The Beard bro – For the ultimate beard trimming guide this little tool packs a of style for a clean cut look that even barbers are using! BeardScape beard and hair trimmer – If you know someone in the market for a beard/hair trimmer (or just needs an upgrade) this little wireless guy is a dream. It includes…

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Beauty Blender vs real technique’s blending sponge

Overall blending sponge comparison I just so happened to purchase a Sephora set which included an original pink beauty blender sponge. Around that same time I purchased my real technique blending sponge. From my experience these blenders both work the same. They absorb the same they dry the same, you can clean them the same. I haven’t seen any difference in deterioration either but I will revisit this article at a later date and update after having used them a while. The noticeable difference is the additional angle that the real technique’s orange sponge. I really enjoy this angle for blending edges plus it’s also nice so if I put it down it doesn’t roll away. Function + design + price = my choice When it comes down to the price real techniques wins in my book hands down. As a girl on a budget I understand the need to…

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Sephora’s paint it pink box reviewed

Impression This was a pretty awesome box that was about $40 US. The beauty blender alone costs about $20. I’ve come to a realization that 1. I love sample size products and 2. Sephora puts out pretty awesome compilation boxes. Now don’t get me wrong sometimes they can be a hit or a miss (and sometimes they put the same product in like 10 different boxes). This box was nothing short of awesome. There were 3 reasons I picked this box, Urban decay, Tarte and the beauty blender. I feel like the other products were just bonuses on top of that. As I mentioned there are typically some repeat items so the make up for ever lip gloss and the mascara are ones that I’ve seen in other boxes. I think for people like myself that enjoy experimenting with different products these are the best way to go, not only…

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Under the sea summer makeup and skincare giveaway

Happy June and almost summer! We recently had a heat wave here but I got to thinking it’s been a heck of a while since my last appreciation giveaway. This year I decided on a themed giveaway for you lovely people. I could think of no better choice to match crashbeauty’s color scheme than an under the sea styled giveaway! So here’s to mermaids, sun bathing and sea monsters. Grand giveaway: Two of these items traveled all the way from the UK for this giveaway. Makeup bag/Clutch from UK etsy seller SweetAsCanBeShop this little bag is absolutely adorable inside and out! UK brand Spectrum blending brush (B06 blending friend) to blend out and soften your summer makeup Make up for ever travel size plexi-gloss (202) which is a sheer gloss that adds a little color and shine to balance out your summer look And Finally Urban decay deluxe shadow…

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