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Gift Guide For Men | Amazon Gift Ideas For Men 2021

November 22, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Men can be hard to shop for, but these Amazon gift guide for men picks will have you done with your shopping in no time. These Amazon Black Friday deals and Prime offers are affordable gifts for men.

Amazon Gift Ideas For Men Black Friday Amazon Deals

Echo Dot

Camping Lantern

S mart Wi-Fi Outlet

Amazon Fire Stick

Roomba (this price is bananas!)

Portable Massage Gun

23&Me

Nespresso Machine

Video Doorbell

Hydro Chiller

RayBan Sunglasses

Butane Kitchen Torc h

Headlamp

What are your gift ideas for men? I would love to hear your suggestions in the comments!

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

November 15, 2021 & Leave a Comment

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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Sorel Explorer Carnival II Review | The best winter boots for women?

November 8, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Well, it’s that time of year! And we have hit a record here, over a foot of snow within a day in November! I ordered the Sorel Explorer Carnival II.

Sorel Explorer Carnival II

I do have a great pair, but they’re super heavy and clunky, and I only wear them for when I’m sledding, making snowmen, or doing other snowy activities with my family. I wanted a pair of warm boots I could wear daily that weren’t Uggs. My friend told me about the Sorel Explorer II Joan last year, but they were sold out in my size. This fall, I was planning ahead and fell in love with the Sorel Explorer Carnival II with the adorable, cozy shearling and white, slightly chunky bottoms.

These boots are so comfortable, warm, and lightweight. When I slip them off my feet, I am marveled by how much colder I instantly become.

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My Boots

This pair is gorg!

I can’t get over this pair! SO CUTE

A classic

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Just Fab Block Heel Pump | The Perfect Holiday Heel

November 1, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I needed a pair of black pumps with a block heel, and because I had a credit at Just Fab I started there. I purchased these heels for a costume, but I am so thrilled and I have already lined them up for several of my looks for the upcoming holiday season.

Block Heel Pump

These heels are so comfortable, and even have a bit of cushioned arch support, and the thick 3 1/2 inch block heel makes them easier to walk in. I wish they had them in more colors!

My feelings on Just Fab are sometimes a love/hate. The shoes are SO cute, my favorites are the boots, and I typically have great luck with fit and comfort. I set up reminders on my phone, and *almost* always remember to skip the month, so I end up purchasing only about 4 times each year. I do get frustrated when I have a credit for months I forget to skip and get charged (valued at $39) and can’t use it towards more expensive items or use it for a less expensive item. I have noticed lately that the shoes I like are either $10 more or less than that value. I won’t sugarcoat it, that is annoying.

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Daphne Block Heel Pump (my shoes)

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3 Cozy Christmas Gift Ideas For Her From Amazon | Holiday Gift Guide For Her

October 18, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It’s too early for some, but with the way shipping is looking for the 2021 holiday season, it’s really time to start thinking about holiday shopping and holiday gifting. Today I want to share 3 cozy holiday gift ideas that you can snag easily on Amazon.

Amazon Gift Ideas For Her

Fuzzy Slide Slippers

These are SO adorable! [I want them in blush] And the price is right!

Sherpa Throw Blanket

We own two of these and they are the first to be grabbed when we have family movie nights.

Fleece Hooded Bathrobe

I LOVE my bathrobes. I put it on every morning and wear it until I get dressed, and one of my favorite parts of the day is when I take off my makeup, toss my hair up in a claw clip, and put on my robe [This may or may not happen around 5p.m when we don’t have activities or plans, judge away]

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*NOTE: Yes, I love the color blush pink, it’s a neutral for me, but all of the above options are available in several wonderful colorways.

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Happy Trails Project | Anti-Hunger Organization

October 11, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Do you remember those [possibly illegal] chain letters? Do you love the excitement when you get some happy mail? A friend of mine sent me a Happy Trails Project bracelet and today I had to share it with you.

Happy Trails Project

What is the Happy Trails Project?

Happy Trails Project is a project that hopes to spread positivity and create a positive impact. Happy Trails Project donates 10% of all proceeds to Feed The Children, an anti-hunger organization.

How does the Happy Trails Project work?

You can continue a trail (if someone sends to you) or start a new trail. Or, both!

I love that you can also track your trail.

You get an adorable, bright yellow bracelet with a small smiley face and a sticker (which looks so cute on a water bottle!) along with a postcard so you can track your trail.

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HOW-TO STYLE A CROPPED SWEATER | JUST FAB

September 27, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I remember in high school when cropped sweaters were popular but we wore them with cami tank tops under them. Now, crop tops have been popular for the past couple of years, and this fall I’ve been seeing cropped sweaters cropping [get it?] up everywhere. I snagged a super cute cropped cardigan from JustFa b and wanted to share how I style it.

I have been a member of JustFab for years and to tell you the truth? It’s sometimes a love/hate. The shoes are SO cute, my favorites are the boots, and I typically have great luck with fit and comfort. I set up reminders on my phone, and *almost* always remember to skip the month, so I end up purchasing only about 4 times each year. I do get frustrated when I have a credit for months I forget to skip and get charged (valued at $39) and can’t use it towards more expensive items or use it for a less expensive item. I have noticed lately that the shoes I like are either $10 more or less than that value. I won’t sugarcoat it, that is annoying. HOWEVER, because of this, I have found several sweaters over the last year that I love.

This cropped sweater has precious pearl buttons. I think this sweater would be cute alone, but I prefer to wear it with a light nude-colored cami tank top that I tuck into high-waisted jeans so you can’t see it.

Cropped Cardigan

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10 Minute Makeup | What I’m really using 2021

September 13, 2021 & Leave a Comment

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

August 2, 2021 & Leave a Comment

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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The easiest makeup hack | Concealer GAME-CHANGER

June 7, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I don’t know about you, but one thing that I’ve been rocking since the pandemic is less makeup. A lot less. But I always wear concealer, at least under my eyes. I wear foundation probably four times a year, max (2016 me wouldn’t believe this fact!) but concealer is always part of my makeup game.

You know when you’re have swirled the wand as much as possible, and even though there is still product in the tube, you can’t get it out? I’ve figured out a work-around that ensures you’ve used every last bit of product. Not only is this friendly to your wallet, but it’s all-around less wasteful. I have zero shame in this, and I’ll cut open skincare to make sure I’ve scrapped every bit of lotion or eye cream out of the tube.

Concealer GAME-CHANGER Makeup Hack

All you need is a pair of needle nose pliers (ask your dad or husband before “borrowing” them if you’re a tad more considerate than I was…). If you look at your concealer tube once you’ve taken the top off, the part that the top twists into (swirl shape where it twists) has a thin (usually clear) plastic piece that you can use needle nose pliers to remove. Remove it and be AMAZED! So.Much.Product is left and easily can be use!