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Makeup Free Monday!

September 21, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I talk about makeup a lot on this blog, and on my LeahTackles YouTube channel, but as a busy mom I don’t always have on perfectly winged eyeliner! ; ) Today I wanted to share a real, unedited, filter-free,iPhone photo of me with not a dab of makeup!

Today I traveled 250 miles with only a few hours sleep, I am recovering from a cold, and had a busy afternoon of appointments.

Tonight I cuddled up in bed with two of the men in my life and snapped this picture.

Feel free to share YOUR makeup free pictures with me on social media! All linked on this blog : )

Have a beautiful week!

The Drugstore Foundations You Need to Know About!

September 16, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I love makeup! And I wear makeup most days, so while I *love* some of my high-end foundations, I don’t want to wear them all of the time because it’s costly. I have found 4 drugstore foundations that I consider my favorites, but keep in mind that I haven’t tried every foundation to ever enter the drugstore!

About My Skin:

I have oily/combo skin that is fairly clear from acne, but does have some discoloration and fine lines. My nose gets VERY oily, and my chin and forehead get some shine as well.

L’ORÉAL MAGIC SKIN BEAUTIFIER BB CREAM

This made me so nervous at first because it says “hydrates” but I find that it works beautifully with my oily/combo skin. I love this for days when I want to wear barely anything on my face, or when I’m in a hurry. It comes out white, but blends to a beautiful perfect skintone match. I like to apply this with my finger or with a regular foundation brush like the Sigma F60. This one costs about $10.

REVLON COLORSTAY MAKEUP COMBINATION/OILY

This is the drugstore version of my absolute FAVORITE foundation the Esteé Lauder Double Wear. I do find that this doesn’t wear quite as long, but it’s very very longwearing (not the 24 hours it claims!) and keeps me matte. This one is about $12. Has anyone tried the “Whipped” version of this? I want to! I like to apply this using my Sigma F60.

COVERGIRL OUTLAST STAY FABULOUS 3 in 1 FOUNDATION

People were RAVING about this about 2 years ago when it came out and I just didn’t get it…until I tried using this with my Beauty Blender sponge! This looks gorgeous and has buildable, medium to full coverage. I really love this! I do not use the “3 in 1” claims…I still wear a primer and a concealer with this. This one also costs about $12 at most drugstores.

COVERGIRL READY SET GORGEOUS FRESH COMPLEXION FOUNDATION

When this came out I was unimpressed because I thought the packaging was cheap looking but now I actually love the packaging because you can get every bit out. This foundation is FLAWLESS!! And crazy cheap at $6-8 at Ulta and most drugstores. I find this very easy to blend and it does last all day. I would say it’s a very nautral matte finish, and it is very full coverage.I like to apply this with my hands and then follow up with a foundation brush, usually a stippling one like the Sigma F60.

What foundation do you wear? Let me know in the comments!! Have a wonderful weekend! You can see what we are up to on our Daily Vlog channel.

MY ROOMMATE’S WEDDING! PICTURE POST

September 7, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday! And Happy Labor Day!

I hope that all of you are getting to enjoy a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends. I had the honor of being a bridesmaid and standing up with one of my best friends, my sorority sister, and roommate. Cara, a.k.a “Rooms” (even though we haven’t lived together since 2008), was glowing all day long and married the love of her life, Allen. Thank you to both of you for letting me be a part of your gorgeous day! I adored watching you two become husband and wife. And thank you to Cara’s dad for throwing an AMAZING party! A full on Italian dinner with every course you could imagine, and let’s not forget the Dairy Queen blizzard bar and taco food truck to round of the night. Today I want to share a handful of pictures and the vlog footage I have from the wedding. If you like posts like these be sure to let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to our vlog channel so you can be nosy and see what I’m up to every single day ; )

Thank you, as always, for taking the time to read! Have a wonderful day!

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!!

Thank you, dads!

June 17, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Happy (Early) Father’s Day!!

A friend of mine, and leahtackles.com reader, mentioned that she would love to see a shout out to single moms, and I agreed that single moms deserve TONS of accolades! However, because I grew up with both a mother and a father in a nuclear household, and because my children live in a house with both their mother me!) and their father (my hubster), I didn’t feel comfortable doing too much writing on subject. However, my respect for any single parent is HUGE! I DID find this video that I think sums up single moms incredible strength. Sarah, this is for you!

Watch the video:

Happy Father’s Day, Mom!
I also want to thank all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and male role models who do their crutial part to be positive figures in children’s lives. I think we often forget that there are single dads out there, too.

I want to thank the three most important dads in my life:

To My Father In-Law:

Thank you for all that you do for us! The kids love their “Papa!” 🙂 Can’t wait to create some magical Disney memories soon!

To My Dad:

Thank you for all of the fun things you did while we were growing up…think mom forgives you for all the hours you spent on the ice rink yet? Haha! 😉

To Stephan:

You’re the dad every kid wants and our kids are so lucky to have you! Thank you for never being embarrassed to have fun with your kids. Coolest. Dad. Ever.

Thank you for reading!!

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!!

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

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

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