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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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Shower Pill Hustle Clean Body Wipe | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am a runner. I am also a wife, mom, and full-time entrepreneur [ freelance social media marketing] so I have to run when I can. And a lot of times that means random runs when I still have a full day ahead of me or squeezed in runs after lunch when I have a call or a soccer game later, but no time to shower. So, today I want to share my thoughts on Shower Pill Hustle Clean Body Wipes.

Shower Pill Hustle Clean Body Wipes

I have a giant pack of Assurance Disposable Washcloths (typically used for elderly people, or folks with a medical need)at home which I like because they’re cheap and get the job done, but on the go, they aren’t practical.

When I ran my marathon I bought a ton of stuff to have in our car “just in case” and these wipes were one of those items. They are about $1 per wipe, so not super cheap, but if you sometimes don’t have time to shower after the gym on your lunch break or before a drink with the girls, these are well worth it. Have a few on hand in the car and in your bag.

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Nadine West Clothing Subscription | Review

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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.

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

I am a neutrals person, but I LOVE the color green, especially emerald or forest (a.k.a Spartan…) green. I also got a really precious pair of heart stud earrings that are definitely my style and something I’ll likely share with Hailey, my daughter, also.

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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LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

One of my routines before bed is applying a lip balm product, and I got a sample size of Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and I wanted to share my thoughts.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

LANEIGE
IngredientsAntioxidants, Hyaluronic-acid, Beta-glucan, Vitamin-c, Minerals
Active IngredientsVitamin_c, Hyaluronic_acid
Product BenefitsMoisture To Skin, Moisturizing
  • Lip Sleeping Mask has a softening balm texture that closely adheres to lips for quick absorption.
  • A generous layer of this soothing mask at bedtime helps reduce flakiness so you can wake up to lips that feel refreshed, supple, and soft to the touch.
  • Exclusive Moisture Wrap technology boasts hyaluronic acid and minerals to form a protective film over the lips to lock in moisture and active ingredients.

I was worried that a lip mask would be messy, sticky, or uncomfortable for bed because my hair would get in it or it would get on my pillow. That has not been the case, and I use this mask several times a week, just a dab on my lips before bed, and my lips have been super soft. It is summer, so I’ll report back in the winter, but I love it.

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Disco Candy Tan! b.tan darkest candy-scented 1-hour sunless tanner mousse review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been exclusively using b.tan products for sunless tanning for over a year now. I even blogged about my favorite b.tan products here. I found the Disco Candy Tan! a couple of weeks ago and was intrigued because candy-scented sounded a lot nicer than the classic sunless tanner smell.

Disco Candy Tan! by b.tan

I LOVE the foaming mousse formula, but when I’ve tried from other brands it doesn’t seem to last as long as cream or lotion formulas, but the b.tan mousse formula is legit! It takes me a few weeks to work through a bottle, and I use sunless tanner a couple of times each week. The candy scent is overpowering, but it’s a very sweet cotton candy scent while applying. I notice that the product works the same way as the other b.tan mousse formula products, and I will continue to use this product.

My Routine

I apply the b.tan sunless tanning mousse with a b.tan mitt (THE BEST I HAVE EVER USED! It washes up so nicely and lasts wayyy longer than any other mitts I’ve used). I do still use the sunless tanner color remover if I ever make an oops and have a weird sunless tanning mark (especially near my fit I notice it can happen).

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Wet n’ Wild Incognito Mega Last Concealer | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

These days I am all about makeup that works and I can count on. For the past few months I’ve been using Wet n’ Wild Incognito Concealer and I want to share it with you.

Wet n’ Wild Incognito Mega Last Concealer

I apply a primer and then use the shade fair under my eyes and light beige on my nose and a few dots where I have redness, zits, or uneven skin tone. I like to apply my under-eye concealer with this brush and I stipple on my face concealer with this brush. I then set it with a loose powder using this makeup sponge. This lasts ALL DAY on my combo/oily skin and doesn’t crease under my eyes.

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