Dry Shampoo

So just recently, I have fallen in love with dry shampoo. I mean, I've heard many people say how amazing it is.... but seriously, this stuff is AMAZING!

The reason why it has taken me so long to use this magical hair product was I didn't want to spend money on something I may not like. This is also why I usually order the same thing every time at restaurants (don't judge me). Luckily for me I know  someone with expertise on hair care. I told her I wanted to get a dry shampoo, one that worked great AND didn't empty my wallet. So she recommended this! 

So I may or may not know what you are thinking. My first reaction was this... "Suave?" with a look on my face like I just smelt something bad... But I took her advice anyway. She told me this is in fact what she uses herself! Plus for only $2.88, I figured it wouldn't kill me to try it.

So, on day 4 of not washing my hair, I am proud to announce, it is still down AND doesn't look like I'm on day 4 of not washing my hair! Woohoo!

Do you use dry shampoo?

3 Months Reese Taylor

Wow! I can not believe I forgot to post about Reese for her 3 month update! My greatest apologies for depriving you from this adorable little girl.

She's laughing more and more and getting cuter by the day! She is soooo long! this girl is going to be tall for sure!

3 New things about Reese:

*Her pouty face

*Her little belly laugh

*They way she wraps her arms around you

 

 

Weekend play by play!

This weekend was such a blast! Excuse all my pictures that have horrible lighting!

Our whole family drove up to Santa Monica, CA for my Aunt Christine's Wedding.

We got there Friday afternoon.

 This is my nephew Richard, Reese and I in our hotel room. See how Reese and I kinda match?! I thought it was pretty cute.

This is how my dad fell asleep when he got up to the hotel room...

 That night my Aunt took us out to The Olive Garden. This was my dessert! My dad could not believe I  was still hungry after our huge dinner. What can I say? No matter how stuffed I am, there is always room for dessert.

 After Dinner, everyone hung out in the hotel room. Here is my brother trying to get Reese to laugh.

 Here is my other nephew trying to play with Reese.

 On Saturday, We got ready, and headed off to the wedding!

 This is Reese's party dress

 Enjoying the view while waiting for the bride.

 

 Here is where her reception was held!

 

 

 

How fun to do this instead of just signing in a guest book. This guest book can be played!

What they did was have everyone sign there Jenga pieces.

 

Just enjoying ourselves! Reese wanted to seriously eat her dress.

 

Sooo pooped after all that celebrating!

 

On Sunday, We stopped at my Aunt Rexene's house ( which has the best decorations I think I have ever seen ever!) This was the first time Rexene and Al got to see Reese! 

 

We were so happy to have our family help us get to California this weekend to celebrate with my aunt Christine!

 

Skincare

 

 

 

So I've been trying to figure out what I should base my blog posts on. I like to write about things that inspire me, things that move me, things that I LOVE. I love fashion, I love hair styles, I love music, I love books, I love skincare, I love makeup, I love my family... I love lamp... (See what I did there?)

Today I'm going to talk to you about skin care. I am all about skin care. I maybe a little obsessed with skincare... but I'd rather be obsessed than not care at all I guess.

I started caring about my skin about 5 years ago. My mom has always told me how important it is to take care of your skin, and I believed her. But I was pretty much lazy. I would wash my face every few days.... EEK I know. Then I came into the business of skincare and decided it would probably be a good idea to use the product like I'm supposed to. Also I kinda would like to stay youthful for a while.

I'm not here to try and sell you the skincare brand I represent. I'm just here to give you an idea of what cleanser, moisturizer, make-up remover, eye firming cream, SPF, and dark spot remover I like to use.

First off... if you are going to wash your face at all, be sure to do it at night. That way your skin has a chance to breath and repair any damage made from the day. I use the Marykay timewise 3-1 cleanser for normal to dry skin (be sure to use the right cleanser for your skin type).

 



Second...off? ALWAYS always always, use moisturizer. Dry skin and Oily skin both need to be using moisturizer. Be sure to be using the write moisturizer for your skin as well. If someone with oily skin uses a moisturizer meant for dry skin, it may cause a break out. If you think you have oily skin, and have not been using moisturizer, you may in fact have dry skin. When you do not use moisturizer, your skin produces more oils to make up for it. So that could be causing you to have more oily skin.... I use MaryKay Timewise moisturizer for normal to dry skin.





Third-ly.... taking off your eye makeup at night is so important and I don't know how many people have told me they don't wear waterproof mascara because they can't get it off... Well... today is the day you find out about this magical bottle of pure awesome (unless you've already known about it).... MaryKay Oil-Free Eye Make-up Remover. This stuff is the best ever! and it  takes off your waterproof mascara with ease.  

P.S. It does not burn your eyes!!!

 

 

So, I don't know about you, but I am crazy about getting wrinkles, meaning I don't want them ever!! I use this firming Eye cream. I know its a firming EYE cream... but I also use it between my eyebrows (the wrinkles that could possibly show up due to my perma scowl...),I  use it for around my mouth. and of course, my eyes. This stuff is magic.

 

One other thing that is so important is using SPF on your skin... even if it cloudy! The SPF I use is called day solution AKA the Ick factor. It keeps all the dirt and junk off my face when I go out. It has 35 SPF in it and isn't thick so you don't feel like you've put an extra layer on your skin.
 

 

 

Last, but most certainly not least, I use this even complexion essence. It's meant for the dark spots from maybe a break out or dark spots from pregnancy. I mainly use it for my STRETCH MARKS!  I do know that my stretch marks are not located on my face... but one day, I got a crazy idea to try this stuff on my belly to see if it would help them go away. AND it has!! they are continually getting lighter and lighter!

 

Now, these are all my opinions from these products. I've been using them for quite some time and just love them. They work best for me, but I would love to hear what products work best for you and why!

 





2 Months

So our little Reesie bug turned 2 months a little over a week ago... and I'm just now posting about it.
Some things she's doing now at two months
-She is holding her head up
-Jabbering more
-Slobbering everywhere
-attempting to roll over
My Favorite things she's doing right now
-Cuddling with mom
-Making her "Laugh" which is really kind of a squeal
-Responding to my questions by sighing or smiling (SOOOO cute)

Inexpensive Halloween Decor

Being financially challenged has some advantages, and a lot of disadvantages. For example, 1 and pretty much the only advantage is learning how to separate the needs and wants fairly quick... the list of disadvantages is long so I'll tell you the biggest one on my list right at this second, you don't get to splurge on super cute holiday decorations. Because this is so, I have little to no decorations for any holiday except Christmas, unless I was given decorations by my mom.

This year I wanted to make something decorative for Halloween, something I could make with my limited supplies and money. So I found this on pinterest. A simple banner sounded perfect and easy AND inexpensive.

This is where I got the letters from!

I used lime green, orange and purple paper for the outlining, and measured the colored paper about an inch bigger on each side.

Then I strung it together with some yarn, and done!

I am now festive.

Baby's Blessing and Pulled Pork

Yesterday was Reese's baby blessing. She looked like a little angel, and kinda acted like one too! She didn't cry at all through out the whole blessing, which was one of my fears. The other fear is that she would have an explosion and it would go clear up to her neck like she did last Thursday. Thank heavens neither of them happened. She did cry when the blessing was over though, at that point I no longer cared.


Here is a full shot of the dress and hair piece. What can't be seen is here cute ballet slippers and ruffle socks. We had the hair piece made specifically for this day, and her dress... funny enough was meant for Josh... Yep they thought he was a girl ;-) Lucky for me he came out a boy. This dress was hand made though!


After the blessing we headed over to Josh's mom's house. We ate home made pulled pork sandwiches. They were awesome! It a perfect day. We even had left overs, So for the next few days I'm pretty sure that's what I'll be eating.