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Summer Snack & Drink Ideas with Recipes!!

June 10, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for reading! I am SUPER excited to share a very easy drink recipe and one of my favorite healthy snacks with you today! I am also uploading a video on my YouTube channel soon showing me making these, so be sure to check that out. I will link it here when it’s live!

This post and video are in collaboration with my sweet friend Stephanie who is an adorable Alabama girl with tons of charm and amazing ideas. I seriously can’t get enough of her and think that she comes up with the cutest stuff : ) You can find her blog HERE! She will be uploading a blog post and video as well so STAY TUNED!

Strawberry Lemonade:

Ingredients:

8 large strawberries with stems and leaves removed

1 cup sparkling mineral water that has been chilled

2 heaping tablespoons of honey

4 large fresh mint leaves

Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)

Directions:

Pureé in a blender on a low speed for 15 seconds and then high speed for 1 minute. Serve over ice.

Kale Chips:

I have posted my favorite kale chip recipe before, but wanted to share it again since it’s been over a year since I shared this recipe. I remember the first time I made these I was pretty sure I wouldn’t like them, or certainly wouldn’t love them, but they’re REALLY REALLY GOOD! So, even if you’re unsure give these a shot because they’re super easy and only have a couple of ingredients, so even if you like them it wasn’t a big waste of time! BUT, I bet you’ll like them!!

If you make either of these recipes be sure to share them with me on social media using the hashtag #LeahTacklesSummerSnacks because I want to see what you create! Also, be sure to talk to me in the commens about other recipes or food ideas you would like to see either here or in a video.

I am SO excited that it is almost (kind of) the weekend! It is “hump” day at least! This weekend is jam packed but so many fun things coming up that I cannot wait to share with you all. What are you up to this weekend? Let me know in the comments!! Thank you for being here : )

Are You Making These 5 Makeup Mistakes?!

June 8, 2015 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend! First things first, MICHIGAN readers have you entered to win the LivnFresh Detroit D shirt I’m giving away? It’s perfect for any Tiger fan! You have a few hours left to enter. You can enter on the LeahTackles Facebook page, and entering is easy : )

Now, I decided to talk about 5 makeup mistakes that are VERY common! Now, I am not claiming that I don’t make plenty of makeup mistakes, but I know that I make a lot less than I used to. So, today I am sharing 5 things that you should make sure you’re not guilty of.

*Note: These are *my* opinions and of course if you really enjoy what you’re doing or one of these makeup “mistakes” then please understand that I mean no offense to you and you should do whatever makes YOU feel beautiful! xx

#1 Using Expensive Makeup With Cheap Brushes

It took me YEARS to invest in nice makeup brushes. I didn’t own any brushes, except for the brushes that came in kits or that I found in tiny cheap kits at the drugstore, until after college. FOR SHAME : ( Using good brushes helps for your makeup to look better, period. I suggest starting with a kit, Sephora has some basic but get-the-job-done kits, and I love the sets from Sigma Beauty.

#2 Not Blending Your Eye Shadow

Just because you know to put a brow bone highlight, lid color, and crease color doesn’t mean your look is compelte, girl! BLENDING is your bff! Use a clean blending brush, and it will turn your amature eye makeup skills into art. My favorite blending brush is the E25 from Sigma.

#3 Too Much Dark Eye Liner On Lower Lash Line

Just. Say. No. This should not be an everyday look. Or at least please smudge it out. I did my fair share of this in high school, but seriously just try skipping it, or just doing your top lashline and waterline, because the difference is HUGE! It will open up your eyes and make your eyes look bigger.

#4 Ignoring Your Eyebrows

Yay for beautiful, groomed but not over plucked, filled in brows!!! I am so glad brows are back! On days where I wear no other makeup, I still like to fill in my brows and throw on some lipstick. Even if you just use a tinted brow gel, do not ignore your brows! Also, do not overpluck or let someone do too much waxing on your brows.

#5 Sleeping in Your Makeup

I did this all through college multiple days a week (days I went to a party or the bar, let’s be honest) and my skin was beautiful. Well guess what? Now I’m in my late 20’s and I want to keep my skin as beautiful as possible for as long as possible, so washing off your makeup is essential. At the VERY LEAST use a makeup removing wipe ( I like these ones from Neutrogena). I have timed it, I can use a makeup remover, wash my face, use a toner, moisturizer, and eye cream in about 3 minutes. And it just FEELS clean.

Do you agree with these makeup mistakes? What makeup mistakes do you admit to making or have you made in the past? If you like these types of posts, please let me know in the comments and don’t forget to share! Thank you so much!!

10 Warning Signs That You Might Be A Lip Product Addict

June 3, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for being here! I was looking at my lip product drawer (don’t worry, picture will be below!…) and thought that it would be fun to talk about lip products and the girls who love them. So, without further ado, let’s get into it…

1. When someone asks you to choose a nude you have to get more information before you answer. Do they mean drugstore or high-end? Matte or glossy? Creamsheen? Lip Gloss? Lipstick? Pink-y Nude? True nude? “GIVE ME MORE INFORMATION because I have like 20…” : D

2. You could wear 3 different lip products every week for a year before repeating a color…and you still “need” more.

3. You have bought an entire collection of a lip product line before. And you’re not sorry about it. <– Insert meme here ; )

4. When you clean out your purse you have more lip products in the bottom than most people have in their vanity.

5. You know that M.A.C lipsticks smell like vanilla, and Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks smell like Play-Doh…if you didn’t know YOU’RE WELCOME!

6. “Pick a red lipstick” is not that simple of a request! Do you mean true red? Orange Red? Blue Toned Red? Matte Red? Holiday Red? Please, specify. #KThanksBye

7. “Your lips but better” is a popular way to describe lip products, and you would use that term in a real life scenario.

8. You’ve gone back and bought a back up of a favorite limited edition color of a lipstick.

9. Lip Smackers may have started your love for lip products, but collecting lip products didn’t end there. (Dr. Pepper is still where it’s at, and do NOT tell me I’m wrong! If I’m wrong, I don’t want to be right!)

10. You lip product drawer (everyone DOES have a lip product drawer, right?) looks something like this (please ignore the clutter! Next post idea: 10 Warning Signs That You Are Type A?! : P ):

So, if you can relate to 6 or more of the above, you may be in the lip product addicts club ; ) It’s not a bad one to be in as far as I’m concerned…a lipstick lasts far longer than an iced non fat no whip #JustSaying : P

Thank you so much for reading!! And don’t forget to check out LeahTackles on Facebook where I am giving away 4 different shirts from LivnFresh! See more information in the LivnFresh blog post here.

LivnFresh Clothing Review with 4 Giveaway Opportunities!!!

June 1, 2015 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am SUPER excited to be sharing some pictures from the Michigan owned company LivnFresh. I know that a lot of you reading this are Michigan born & raised, and this site has amazing designs paying tribute to the mitten! But, if you’re not from Michigan don’t worry, they have an “add your state” option, as well as other designs showing some of the other fifty some love : )

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

1) They offer stylish and cozy items for men, women, and kiddos! These shirts are very nice quality! They are lightweight, soft, and comfortable. And the sweatshirts?! No joke, the most cozy sweatshirt EVER! I am buying one immediately, and I cannot wait to wear it for bonfires and boat rides this summer.

2) This company was born in 2010, but the family who owns it has over 20 years of experience in the screen printing world! And they are super friendly, and want to make their customers feel good.

3) I am doing 4 giveaways!! So you have 4 chances to win!!

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

Do these things:

1) You MUST like LeahTackles on Facebook

2) You MUST like LivnFresh on Facebook

3) You must SUBSCRIBE to LeahTackles.com (that is this blog!)

I will be announcing the giveaways with all of the details on my LeahTackles Facebook page! So YOU MUST like my Facebook page so that you do not miss out! I will be giving away three shirts and one sweatshirt. There will be options for both men and women.

WE WILL BE GIVEAWAY AWAY ONE OF EACH OF THESE ITEMS (in either men or women winner picks):

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING ITEMS:

Thank you so much for reading!! Please SHARE this post!!

*Note: I was gifted one shirt for each member of our family. However, as always, I never give a positive review unless I think the product(s) deserve the praise! And these shirts are WONDERFUL! Like I said, I am already planning to buy a sweatshirt for myself. You guys know I like to keep it real ; )

May Beauty & Fashion Favorites {with one SUPER random favorite thrown in!}

May 27, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for being here! I hope that you’re having a wonderful week! It is SO nice that it’s a 4 day week and it feels like Tuesday but it’s really Wednesday!! For those who have a regular work week this week and maybe don’t get holidays off, I worked in retail management, so I truly understand the struggle! I hope that you’re having a good week, too : )

ALSO! Don’t forget to *enter my Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush giveaway*! Go to my YouTube video that has all the details (*pssst! It’s EASY! Promise!) : ) The giveaway ends this Friday!

Today I want to jump right in and share a few favorites! I will be short and sweet with my descriptions, and if you’d like more details please let me know in the comments! You know I love comments : P

MAY FAVORITES:

1. Too Faced *Limited Edition* Sugar Pop Palette:

This super colorful palette scared me initially because I’m a neural eye shadow girl, but I cannot stop wearing this! It is beautiful and pigmented, and you can still get a natural or smoky look and just add a small pop of color. Also, cutest packaging possibly ever. Go buy this!

2. Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper:

I didn’t want to like a $20 eye liner, I really, really didn’t, but this takes (MOST of) the stress out of the wing. I, unfortunately, love this.

3. Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in 205 Snow Pink:

I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve been reaching for it so often this month that it deserves another mention. This is a beautiful pinky nude gloss with just the right amount of sparkle. It feels great on the lips, looks perfect over so many nude & pink lipsticks or alone, and the packaging is super sleek.

4. Essie Nail Polish in Cute As A Button:

I wore this in my May PopSugar Must Have Unboxing video and recieved several comments asking WHAT was on my nails! I have so many colors that are similar to this pinky coral polish, but none quite like it. I love that it’s a coral color that leans more to pink than orange. It looks perfect on. I wear this with a basecoat and a glossy top coat.

5. Koko Cuff from EllandEmm (*Similar):

I adore Ell and Emm jewelry, and I even gave one of these away last summer to one of my readers because I love it SO much! I love that this bracelet somehow manages to be edgy and different, while featuring the ever classic pearl. It is gorgeous and I always get compliments and questions about this piece.

RANDOM FAVORITE ALERT:

6. Milled Flax Seed:

Okay, so you know those people who casually say that they just “Throw in a little flax seed” and you immediately wonder if they’re serious and how on earth they make healthy living sound so easily part of their every day world? I AM NOW ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE… well sort of ; ) I have been using milled flax seed, I buy the brand Hodgson Mill, in my breakfast shakes, smoothies, and even on my yogurt. It has TONS of omega 3 oils, fiber, it’s gluten free, has no sugar, no cholesterol, and no salt. Seriously! And I can’t even taste it when I mix it into things with big flavor like protein powder, a fruit/veg smoothie, or strawberry yogurt. Become one of those people with me and add this to stuff, you health nut ; )

Thank you for reading! And don’t forget to enter my giveaway! If you’re subscribed to my blog then you are halfway entered already ; ) xoxo

Memorial Day 2015!

May 25, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Today, as I did last year, I am taking the day off from a traditional blog post. I would like to pay my respects to those who gave the ultimate sacrifce for our country, and of course their families who have felt such a great loss.

Happy Memorial Day!

Get ready for a post on Wednesday : ) Thank you!

Hailey’s Pre-School Graduation!

May 20, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

First things first, THANK YOU for being here and reading my blog : ) I know I say this ALLTHETIME but it means so much to me!

Second things second, who remembers when I posted about Hailey’s Pre-School Supply List? Well pre-school is over this week and she is graduating!! I know it’s just pre-school, but I’m such a ball of emotions thinking about it! Next year she will be in a pre-k style program, and going to school 5 days/week. I am going to miss her so much! And Connor, her 2 year old brother, is going to miss her even more!

Happy graduation day Hailey! Watered down apple juice cheers to you ; )

Here is Hailey with her teacher (who by the way was the PERFECT first teacher for her! So blessed!):

Thank you again for reading! Have a wonderful weekend!

MANIC MONDAY! QUICK makeup!!

May 18, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I had a post scheduled to go up today because I was out of town, but after a night of only a couple of hours of sleep, (my 2 year old! ah! Stephan got even less sleep than me last night! Thank you babe!) I decided to instead save that for later. So, today I want share how I did my makeup in 3 minutes so I still looked put together for an early morning meeting. Sometimes I just want to keep it really real and share my manic Monday makeup save! I almost wore nothing which while *completely* fine wouldn’t have looked as chic and this took less time than eating a donut or french pressing coffee ; )

3 Minute Makeup:

A fun bold lip that doesn’t require a liner and looks amazing on everyone with nice sharp liner and perfectly defined lashes! BOOM! Done!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

CoverGirl Clump Crusher Water Resistant Mascara

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Lilac Flush

2 Minute Hair:

Day 2 hair, dry shampoo, a hair donut, and a spritz of hairspray! BAM! Done!

I wore in this picture on Mother’s Day:

Thank you for reading! I hope that you had a beautiful day and that you have a wonderful week!! Lots of love from me to you! And please don’t forget to subscribe and SHARE!! : )

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!

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