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High School Advice! Awkward Picture INCLUDED!

August 26, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Summer is winding down (and I’m whining about it!) and it’s time to think back-to-school! After having a conversation with a cousin who is about to start high school, I decided that I wanted to make a video about my high school advice! And these could all easily apply for middle school, and even college too! I know that only you can know what you’re feeling and going through, but in this video I share candid advice on school work, body image, self confidence, and chat for a minute about cyber bullying. If you have any advice you would like to share, please feel free to do that in the comments of this post or on the YouTube video. If you play the video and then click the bottom right of the video where it says “YouTube” it will open the video on YouTube and you can like, comment, and subscribe ; ) I am *SO* close to 500 subscribers, and be sure you subsribe so you can enter!!

And, as promised, here is an awkward picture of me and my friend, Kason, in high school! Haha!

Have a wonderful weekend!! xx

Kisses, Kisses, Up & Down by Baby Luvs Books Review AND Giveaway!!!

July 1, 2015 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you’re having a GREAT week! I’ve been frazzled this week dealing with lots of scheduling issues and appointments! Because this week has been so hectic I decided it was the perfect time to share this special book with you, because it always reminds me to be in the moment with my kids, even when I am in “IHAVENOTIMETODAY” mode.

Baby Luvs Books reached out to me well over a month ago on my Twitter and asked if I would like to recieve a copy of their book for review purpose and I immediately said YES! My kids love books, and when I googled this book I thought it looked right up our alley. You can read my full disclosure here, but as always I give my honest opinion and NEVER accept money in exchange for a positive review. I was sent a copy of this book for consideration, but I was not paid to review this book! I only review things that I believe line up with LeahTackles.com : ) Baby Luvs Books is also giving away a book to one of you & it will ship directly from amazon.com!

Kisses, Kisses, Up & Down by Baby Luvs Books:

This beautifully illustrated book shows a mama giving her baby kisses through out the day while doing there normal routine. I love that this book appeals to each of my children! Logan, who is 5 months old, likes the bright colors and watching me make silly faces before giving him kisses for each page. Connor, who is 2, loves identifying the different body parts that the mama kisses like his hands and his feet! Hailey, who is 4, loves that the body part is in different color/ bold font, and she likes to sound out the words while I read. My favorite part of the book is that I never want to rush this book! Even when the nighttime routine is stressful and I’m just ready for some kid-free time, this book makes me want to take my time savoring the sweet kisses with my babies. Books are SO important and I don’t think a child can ever have too many books…okay maybe, but we rotate them ; )

Giveaway:

If you would like to win this book for your child or a special child in your life just follow these simple steps!

1) SUBSCRIBE to LeahTackles.com

2) “Follow” Baby Luvs Books OR “Like” on Facebook

3) “Follow” LeahTackles on Twitter OR “Like” on Facebook

4) COMMENT on this post your favorite children’s book or children’s author.

Rules:

Must be 18 or over or have parent permission.

Must be in the United States (sorry Canada loves! Don’t worry more giveaways to come!).

Giveaway will end in 2 weeks.

The winner will be selected AT RANDOM and have 48 hours to respond via email before I pick another winner.

Good luck! If you would like to purchase Kisses, Kisses, Up & Down you can here!

Have a safe & happy 4th of July weekend!!

Happy Anniversary, Babe!

June 24, 2015 & 6 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

This Friday Stephan & I will celebrate FIVE years of marriage! I am so proud of us hitting this big milestone.

Stay tuned for pictures & vlogs coming up after our weekend getaway! Thank you for reading!

{{Stephan,

Happy Anniversary!! I never expected that we would have to shoulder so much in our first few years of marriage, but I’m extraordinarily proud of our tenacity…we are a good team : ) In five years we have had three beautiful children and completed our family. I can’t wait to keep spending forever with you.

Cheers to us!

Love,

Me}}

5 Things To Do BEFORE You Book Your Disney Vacation!!

June 22, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Right now my family is planning a big DISNEY vacation and we couldn’t be more excited! I am constantly talking and thinking Disney! I want to do a blog series here, as well as a video series on my YouTube Channel on our planning process, tips, packing, custom outfits, and so much more.

Today I want to talk the very basics, things that you can to before you even book your trip, to make sure you take advantage of all that Disney has to offer, and get your money’s worth! I will go into more details on these things in another post if people are interested : )

*Photo credit to WDWlive.com

1. On Property or Off Property

The first thing I suggest is deciding if you want to stay on Disney property or off. *Personally* I think staying on property, while much more expensive at first glance, really evens out once you factor in food. Also, you are completely immersed in the magic. And, you have extra perks like Disney’s Magical Express, the monorail, and the bus. But, perhaps the biggest perk draw for me is that you get FIRST DIBS on dining and fast passes!!!

2. Dining Books 180 Days In Advance

When considering when to book your trip, keep in mind that you can make reservations at 180 days out…yes that’s SIX MONTHS in advance! If you’re staying off property you’ll need to log onto your Disney account or call for each day of your trip! If staying on property, you can book 180+10 so as long as your trip is 10 days or less you can book dining for your whole trip in one go. This is HUGE because dining is *extremely* competitive. Some restaurants, such as Be Our Guest, are so competitive that even if you book at your 180+10 you may not get it. I can get more into the dining and dining plans later, but for now just know that if you want to eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Hollywood & Vine, Be Our Guest, etc, you will want to book on or before 6 months out.

3. Make A MyDisneyExperience Account

The MyDisneyExperience site and app are so awesome! You will use this to make dining reservations, view your itinerary, make payments, favorite rides, check wait times, finding characters and again a ton more…it’s so fantastic! The site has tons of information and online help that help you get an idea for your trip. It’s the perfect baby step ; )

4. Research Research Research!

I LOVE researching everything so I love this part and I’m constantly researching everything, but I love researching Disney! I know not everyone loves it, but it’s a game-changer when it comes to planning your perfect magical vacation. I suggest searching things like “Disney Planning Tips” on YouTube or Google to get started. If people are interested, I can go into more details on my planning process.

5. Get Excited!

Ummmm you’re going to be going to Disney?! How exciting is that?! Everybody has a great time at Disney World!

Thank you SO much for reading! Please tell me what blog posts and/or videos you’d like to see about Disney, because I would LOVE to talk about anything Disney ; )

Happy 4 Months Logan!

May 13, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for being here!

Logan is 4 months old! I am always saying this when it comes to my little loves, but I can’t believe it! I think 4 months doesn’t sound so old, but in 4 more months he will be 8 months old, which does sound old! I am trying to treasure every cuddle, every feeding, even the crying. I think he will be a great age this summer to really enjoy some family summer fun and trips.

LOGAN UPDATE:

Rolling over but only when he wants to!

Trying REALLY hard to move when he’s on his tummy, but of course not actually going far ; )

LOTS of “talking” and noises

Tons of giggles and smiles

Really beginning to notice and enteract with his siblings

SUPER drool machine (que the bandana bibs!)

Sucking his thumb (waaah!)

LIKES:

Nursing

Being held

Being worn in the ergo

Mommy ; )

Bouncing on daddy’s knee

His elephant

Sucking his thumbs (ahhh! not thrilled!)

DISLIKES:

Being set down

Being hungry

Being alone

When I end a nursing session before he’s ready

STATS:

14 lbs 13 oz

25 3/4 inches

CUTENESS:

I apprecaited all of the positive feedback from my 3 month update, what I get while breastfeeding, favorite baby items, and pumping post! If you want to see anything specific in a video or on the blog, let me know : ) Have a BEAUTIFUL weekend and please subscribe and share!! xo

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette First Impression and Review!

May 11, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you for being here! I hope that you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend : )

Today I am going to be talking about the Chocolate Bar palette from Too Faced just like I did last week with the Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation.

TOO FACED CHOCOLATE BAR PALETTE:

First Impression:

I am swooning over this!!! Even though I’ve seen it swatched so many times, and swatched it myself at Sephora, having it in my hands at home is different!! And it smells amazing! Just like chocolate! I love that this has actual cocoa in it. My one inital complaint is that the names of the shadows are only on the plastic insert and not on the palette itself.

Review:

These shades are all soft and buttery! I didn’t experience flaking or even much fallout when applying some of the sparkly shades, which I thought was impresive. I love Too Faced eye shadows and this palette is no different. I found these easy to blend, and they wore without creasing or fading all day. And does the cocoa powder really improve memory and have healing properties? I’m not sure, but it sure smells amazing!! I think I’ll get a lot of use out of this and can’t wait to come up with some fun looks! If you’d like a tutorial using this, please comment here! I would love to do one on my YouTube channel : )

Thank you again for spending some of your day reading my blog! I appreciate you all!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation First Impressions & Review

May 4, 2015 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Recently I’ve picked up so many fun makeup items and while I *love* hauling them for you, I thought it would be fun to share some first impressions and reviews on some of the products I’ve gotten one at a time as opposed to one big haul or swatch fest. I am hoping that going into a bit more detail is helpful and one at a time will be less overwhelming. If you have any requests of products you’d like my opinion on, please feel free to let me know! I want to give the people what they want as much as I can ; ) I also am planning to work some of these products into tutorials and real wear reviews on my YouTube channel as well, so be on the lookout for that!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation:

First Impression:

I was a bit nervous because I did order this online and thought that the color I ordered might not be right as it was described as being peach undertones and I always consider myself as pink undertones, but I went for it because there isn’t a pink undertones option in the lightest shade. So, thankfully upon first swatch “Fair Honey” for fair skin with peach undertones seems to be a good match. Beautiful packaging! And I love the netting that covers the foundation so it doesn’t get everywhere, but it’s soft netting so you can actually get it out by pressing your brush into it as opposed to having to dump some into the lid like I do with some loose powder products in my collection.

Application:

I was AMAZED at how little of this I needed! It’s a buildable full coverage foundation, and I love how natural it looks. I did find that the tip of my nose did get a bit shiny after several hours, but it was a warm day and I was fairly active. I love that it didn’t seem to break up on my skin, even on my nose where I was noticing some shine. I love that I was able to go back in a bit later in the day and add a little more to touch up. So far I am very impressed and think I’ll be wearing this a lot this summer!

Tarte Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush:

First Impression:

I love this! I have a pretty decent collection of makeup brushes, but I don’t have ANYTHING like this! It is SO densely packed! I am glad that I ordered this to try with the makeup.

Review:

Could I use the foundation without this and get good results? Yes, probably! I have other kabuki style brushes and Bare Minerals brushes, but I am very happy I ordered this. Just like when I ordered my Cover FX Contour Kit (mentioned in my High End Beauty Haul video) and I said that I opted to try the brush that is suggested to use with it, I thought that I might as well try the brush that is made specicially for this foundation so I could give the foundation its best shot. I know that sometimes I will dislike a foundation until I swich up my application method and then I end up really enjoying it. I am so far very happy with this brush, and how cute is it?! VERY cute!

So, I have only worn this foundation for one full day, but so far I am very happy. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know! I would also love to do a turoial using this foundation and brush on my YouTube channel, so let me know if you’re interested in that as well.

Thank you as always for being here! It means so much to me to have a bit of your time! Also, be sure to be on the lookout for a Tarte giveaway coming up soon!! xoxo

My Sunscreen Picks for Summer 2014

June 18, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe June is half over?! I feel like I will blink and it will be the 4th of July! Today I just want to share my favorite sunscreens for summer 2014 and 4 of the 5 are avaliable at drugstores, so no excuses!!! I think everyone should wear sunscreen! Even if you tan!! I do have an SPF built into my daily moisturizer, but it’s only SPF 15 and I like to add more sunscreen when I know I will be out and about or in the sun. I am also pretty picky about sunscreens, because I HATE feeling like I have tons of build up of product on myself, especially when it’s hot out…so these are all my picks for protecting myself and feeling clean : )

Note: The L’Oreal Sunscreen has changed name and packaging, but I am linking the new version of the same product : )

(Sunscreens numbered in the order they are mentioned!)

BODY SUNSCREENS PICKS:

Coppertone Clearly Sheer Spray For Sunny Days SPF 30:

I love this clear spray for when I need to ger my sunscreen on in a hurry!! It doesn’t feel sticky or uncomfortable feeling on the skin. It doesn’t have a strong smell, doesn’t make my clothes feel gross if I get a little on them, and sprays a large area of skin at once.

L’Oreal Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+ Crystal Clear Mist:

I like this sunscreen if I’m going to be out in the sun all day!! This one does tend to run out pretty fast, but it is VERY water resistant, and that’s great especially so I don’t constantly reapply. Overall I like having this sunscreen on hand on days when I’m going to be in the sun for an extended period of time.

L’Oreal Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+ Sunscreen Oil:

I love this when I want to feel like I’m wearing a nice suntan oil on my legs, except I get the *huge* benefit of added sun protection. I love this for if I’m at the pool or the beach! I also like to use this just on my legs (and a different sunscreen everywhere else) if I want my legs to look extra good in a special skirt or a dress!

FACE SUNSCREENS:

L’Oreal Sublime Sun SPF 50+ Liquid Silk Lotion for Face:

This is a very very liquidy lotion that blends in very easily. You should use 1 teaspoon of sunscreen for your face and neck, and that can seem like a lot, but this sunscreen doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. I have combination/oily skin and this doesn’t break me out of make my t-zone oily. This has added antioxidants, and while I haven’t noticed anything changing for the better with my skin, the antioxidants can hurt ; )

Doctor T’s Supergoop SPF 30 PA+++ Anti-Aging UV Damage Repair Complex City Sunscreen Serum:

The name may be a mouthful but the this product is awesome! This is a high-end product, and I know it’s a pain it isn’t avaliable everywhere and it more expenisve, but it is a great sunscreen for the face! This feels like a lotion or a serum, not at all greasy! I apply my regular moisturizer and then this and it doesn’t feel like I have anything extra on my face.

LIP SUNSCREEN:

Chapstick Sun Defense SPF 25:

I really like this because it doesn’t leave a thick or gummy feel on my lips. This is great to have on hand in the summer!

Hawaiin Tropic Lip Balm SPF 45+:

This feels thick on the lips, but if I know I’m going to be out in the sun for an extended period I like the protection that this offers. I also saw it advertised for sunscreen touch-ups on your face and it’s so true! I think it’s great to pick up an extra one of these to use for sunscreen touch ups in a pinch on your nose, cheeks, or neck!!

I know I probably can’t convince all of you to wear sunscreen, but if you just put a little on your face, neck, and chest (and the extra on your hands! those babies will age before anything else!) as part of your morning routine you can protect yourself in 1 minute against skin cancer AND aging!! What sunscreens do YOU like? Please comment (click the link by the title of this post) and let me know!! You can also now easily share my blog posts on facebook, twitter, instagram, or email by clicking the buttons at the bottom of this post : )

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