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Amber Book Light | Evening Routine Game-Changer?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have talked [at nauseam some might say] about my morning evening and evening routine, and for Christmas, I got an Amber Book Light that has quickly become an integral part of my evening routine.

Amazon Amber Book Light

This amber reading light is unlike any book light I’ve ever used because it is, well, an amber glow instead of a stark white. My husband, Stephan, got one about a year ago, and while I’d tried it I didn’t realize just how fantastic it was until I had my own. Now instead of using a lap, again with a stark white light, I use my amber book light when reading a few pages before bed and I find that I am sleepier and fall asleep faster when I do turn it off. SO AWESOME!

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Cute + Affordable Christmas Sweaters

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

If you need a cute ugly sweater to wear to a holiday party or, if you’re like me, and just love wearing festive Christmas sweaters during the holiday season, today I want to share several options of affordable Christmas sweaters for her that you can rock while you drink some nog/coffee/champs/insertfavebevvyhere.

Cute and Affordable Christmas Sweaters

My FAVORITE

Own and LOVE

Spread Kindess

Do you wear a Christmas sweater? Where do you wear it?

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Nadine West Review | Is it worth it?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you ever wondered how a clothing subscription box works? Nadine West offers an affordable-style subscription service.

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for three years now on my blog (read the posts here). Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

Nadine West Unboxing

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does Nadine West Work? 

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts On Nadine West 

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Nadine West Coupon Code 

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

Nadine West Unboxing

Unfortunately, I have been returning and donating a lot of my boxes lately. However, when I find a gem they’re often some of my favorite and most worn items. I will keep reviewing the boxes.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

I would love to get fewer pants and more sweaters in neutrals.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you for reading! xx

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Top Amazon Purchases of 2021 | Amazon Gifts Under $25

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you done your Spotify Wrapped 2021? I’ve listened to a lot of Taylor Swift, The Weekend, and The Beatles. That adds up. I thought, while we are in the spirit of sharing our top artists, I’d share my top Amazon purchases of 2021. These Amazon finds are my favorite and most-used, and all under $25.

Amazon Gifts Under $25

What are your favorite Amazon gifts and Amazon finds of 2021?

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The Best Drugstore Mascara | 2021

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I was looking for a new drugstore (to me) mascara to try, and I found an article where Kim Kardashian said that the L’Oreal Voluminous mascara was her favorite. I tried it and had to share this super short and sweet post to tell you that you NEED this mascara.

L’Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara

This mascara volumizes and separates, and it is a nice and wet mascara, which I really enjoy and find helps to avoid flakey application, but do be careful when applying so you don’t get it on your skin (*Tip: If you do, just wait until it is dry and use a Q-Tip to dab it).

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How-To Make a Hot Cocoa Bar | DIY Gift Idea

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

For the past several years I have been making a DIY Hot Cocoa Bar and a personal friend asked me to share what I use for my hot cocoa bar, so today I am going to share how to make a hot cocoa bar. This hot cocoa bar is also a great DIY Christmas gift idea that would be perfect as a Christmas gift basket.

How To Make a Hot Cocoa Bar

I slowly collected things over time, mostly from the Target Bullseye Playground (a.k.a Dollar Spot) but will link as many items as possible below.

Hobby Lobby Items:

Tier Tray (but linking from Amazon for a great price!)

Gingerbread galvanized signs

“Hot cocoa box”

“Hot chocolate” sign

“Cuddle in a cup” sign

Hot cocoa spoons

Santa espresso cups

Target Items:

“Hot cocoa” sign

“Cookie house” cookie jar

“Believe” ornament

Tea towels/Decorative towels

Gingerbread mug

Mrs. Claus ceramic trivet

“Mrs. Claus” ornament

“Mrs. Claus Bakery” ornament

Paper straws

TJ Maxx Items:

Santa bowl

“Gingerbread” cookie jar

Walmart Items:

Sugar canister

Gingerbread measuring spoons

Gingerbread measuring cups

“Cocoa” canister

Gingerbread house candy jar

Cocoa mixes, syrups, Cocoa Hershey Kisses, K-Cups, and Marshmallows

Dollar Tree Items:

Peppermint edible spoons

Family Fare Items:

Holiday tea

Meijer Items:

Holiday mini whisk

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Beauty Hack | How-To Get All the Powder Out of Loose Powder Containers

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

In the summer I shared an easy hack for getting concealer out of the product when the wand can’t reach anymore but you know there is more product left (read that post here) and today I want to show you the easiest way to get every last bit out of your loose powders, powder foundation, and powder makeup products.

How-To Get the Rest of the Loose Powder Out of the Container

This is super simple to do! When you tip your compact over and nothing comes out despite your tap, tap, tapping, it is time to grab a pair of needle-nose pliers and put them on the edge to remove the part that has the small holes where the powder comes through. Some of the containers are easier than others, but I have yet to find a product this won’t work for.

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How-To Wear a Sweater Vest | 3 Ways to Wear the Sweater Vest Trend

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

One of the trends in 2021 that I saw a bit in the spring and is now EVERYWHERE this fall is the sweater vest. Today I want to share three easy ways to wear a sweater vest.

How-To Wear a Sweater Vest

  1. Wear a sweater vest alone as a sleeveless top

2. Wear a sweater vest over a long sleeve button down

3. Wear a sweater vest over a t-shirt

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My sweater vest

I am OBSESSED with this one:

Super cute and classic:

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10 Minute Makeup | What I’m really using 2021

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Hi there, Happy Monday!

I have talked a lot the past couple of years about how I wear very minimal makeup [for me, anyway, it’s all relative isn’t it?] especially compared to the 2016 heyday when I knew every palette release and bought an entire line of lipsticks. Today I want to share the products I’m really wearing on a day-to-day basis and apply in about 10 minutes flat at 6 a.m before the kids are at my heels.

10 Minute Makeup | What I’m really using

Primer- Monistat Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel

Under Eye Concealer- Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser in Brightener

Under Eye Concealer-Wet n’ Wild Mega Last Incognito in Fair

Face Concealer- Wet n’ Wild Mega Last Incognito in Light Beige

Loose Power – Airspun in Translucent Extra Coverage

Bronzer/Contour/Blush/Light light/Eye Shadow -Physicians Formula- All-Star Face Palette

Brows-L’Oreal Micro Ink Pen in Light Brunette

Liner- Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown

Lashes- Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof in Very Black

Lips- Balm or a Sephora Collection Lipstick

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Nadine West Outfit Subscription Box

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Hi there! Happy Monday! I hope you are enjoying a day off today in the U.S for Labor Day (or, at least, holiday $!)

Have you ever wondered how a clothing subscription box works? Nadine West offers an affordable-style subscription service.

I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for three years now on my blog (read the posts here). Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

Nadine West Unboxing

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does Nadine West Work? 

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts On Nadine West 

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Nadine West Coupon Code 

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

Nadine West Unboxing

This wasn’t a great month for me. I do love the front of this tank, but I am not a fan of most lace like this. It feels cheap to me, and while it looks pretty I just can’t get past it. The necklace I am wearing is a beautiful Nadine West piece I wear often.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you for reading! xx

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