My Favorite Scent of Spring
I love the scent of lilacs! I’m pretty sure I know exactly what Heaven is going to smell like! 🌸 (and chocolate chip cookies and Krispy Kreme donuts)
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M&M’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have a major sweet tooth! Despite the fact that I have been trying to eat more healthy lately, when it comes to M&M’sChocolate Chip Cookies I cannot resist them! They are one of my very favorites. Here is one of my favorite recipes
Chocolate Chip M&M’s Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cup flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup
- 1 3/4 cups M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F degrees.
In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until well blended. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda and salt together. Slowly add these ingredients into the butter mixture and stir until combined.Fold in the Chocolate Chips and M&M’s and chill the dough for 1 hour, or overnight.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto a lightly greased tray, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8- 10 minutes for chewy cookies or 12-14 for crispy cookies.
Enjoy!
Try not to eat them all yourself 😉
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Ipsy Glam Bag May 2016
It’s that time of the month again! No, not that time of the month, but the time to receive another ipsy glam bag! I feel as if I have been getting them earlier and earlier every month!
This month’s theme is travel. “Destination Chic by ipsy” The card is a post card that is meant to be filled out and sent back, it says:
“Ready Set Adventure
Whether you”re hitting the road or enjoying a staycation, we want to hear all about it! Fill out this card and send it back for a chance to be featured on ipsy social media.”
If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE
This month’s glam bag is super cute! Instead of the usual zipper closure it has a fold over top with a center snap. Ipsters got a bag with either a blue, pink, or purple background with a icons of world travel themed pattern on it. I got a blue one. The bag itself is made of a smooth silky feeling fabric both inside and outside. The feel of it kinda reminds me of what a trench rain coat feel like.
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you have already seen what I received. If you don’t follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you totally should be 😉 !
Here’s what I got in my glam bag this month…
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Épicé International Hydrating Mask Weight: 1 oz
“WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: With warmer weather around the corner, you’ll need to keep yourself and your skin hydrated. This refreshing mask uses Kaolin Clay to absorb oil and impurities without stripping your skin of moisture!”
HanaleiLip Treatment Weight: 5 ml
This product has Hawaii’s rare Kukui Nut, that is supposed to heal and protect against dryness. I hate having dry lips, so I am interested to see how I like this lip treatment.
“WHY THIS PRODUCT’S FAB: This rejuvenating Lip Treatment will make your chapped lips a thing of the past. Using Kukui Nut oil, antioxidants, agave and grapeseed oil, your lips will be smooth and moisturized in no time!”
INSPR Beauty Eye Fluff Brush
I can always use another eye shadow brush for blending and buffing. I both love and hate getting brushes in my ipsy glam bags. I have gotten some great brushes that I use daily and I have gotten some others that are just ok. This one is nice and soft. I hope that it is a good one that gets the job done!
Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer Weight: .25 oz
I am not s huge fan of sparkly blushes and bronzers, maybe because, even thought it kills me to say, I’m a bit closer to 40 than I am 20. I can definitely use this this bronzer as an eye shadows or highlighter.
Smashbox X-Rated Mascara Weight: .10 fl oz
I have used Smashbox Mascaras before and have always liked them. I love mascaras and always like to try out new ones. Hopefully this one is as good as the other ones I have used. This mascara’s “fiber-loaded formula” is supposed to be clump, flake and smudge-proof! Sounds like a winner, I hope it lives up to the hype!
How about you? Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.
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Tip Tuesday #13
Here is another tip for Tip Tuesdays…
When it comes to face makeup, no one wants to have a cake face!!! Let’s be honest, sometimes it happens despite the best efforts! This weeks tip can help to cut down on mid day makeup cake up.
When I want to keep my face looking fresh throughout the day I will reapply some loose face powder. To prevent the powder from becoming cakey on my face, I always blot off the excess oil first. Doing this simple step will prevent the powder from sticking and clumping to the oil and instead will give you the fresh face you are looking for.
You don’t need special blotting papers or sponges! I find that gently pressing a paper napkin or paper towel to my more oily areas does the trick perfectly. One of the best paper napkins to use for oil absorption comes from Starbucks! Those little brown paper napkins do the trick perfectly! Whenever I am there I grab a handful for my purse.
Let me know what you think if you try it out!
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No Gym? No Problem! #19
Here is another great barre workout with Sadie Lincoln. This workout can be done even in a space as small as a galley kitchen!
“No matter how busy you are and how jam-packed your schedule is, everyone has 10 minutes to spare.10-minute workouts boost your metabolic rate for hours after you finish exercising. This 10-Minute workout comes from Sadie Lincoln, world-renowned health and fitness expert and Founder of barre3. Barre3 combines ballet barre work, yoga and Pilates. Every workout includes an isometric hold, small one-inch movements, and low-impact, dynamic moves that involve a larger range of motion.”
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Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!
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e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte
~Weekly Product Highlight~e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte~
I had ordered this e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte a long time ago, and it took so long to arrive that I had almost given up on it and then had I actually forgotten about it. Unfortunately, it is sold out on the elf website, but can usually be found at Target and CVS and Target.com.
I purchased this matte palette on the recommendation of Tati from GlamLifeGuru on YouTube. She always give the best recommendations, so I knew that it was going to be a great palette.
Here is what I think about this palette…
Pros:
This 10 shade palette only cost $10!
The shadows are smooth and creamy.
They apply easily and blend like a dream.
You can easily get a complete eye look out of this one palette.
There are so many options for a great crease shade and several great transition shades.
Cons:
While there are 10 shades in this palette several of them are so similar that when used together they look like the same shade.
It can end up looking muddy if blended all together.
It is constantly “sold out” so it is not easy to get your hands on.
What does the elf website have to say about the Mad for Matte Palette…
“details
Achieve both beautifully bold or subtle everyday eye looks with these perfectly curated 10 matte eyeshadow shades. This collection of hues is ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining the eyes. The satin matte shadows can be used as a liner, on the lid, and in the crease of the eye for an expertly contoured and blended look.
how to use
- Apply dry all over the eyelid with a brush for a subtle wash of color or apply wet for a vibrant effect.
- Start with a light color and apply the shade all over your eyelid as a base.
- Next, apply a medium shade over the eyelid and the eye crease using the crease brush.
- Finally, apply the darkest shade over your eyelid. ”
Have you tried this palette yet? What did you think? I think for an overall inexpensive brand, E.L.F. has some really great products!
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Tip Tuesday #12
Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday
I HATE chapped lips!!! I cannot even handle when my lips are dry at all! If you want to exfoliate your lips quickly and easily without using a messy scrub you’ll love this tip…
Simply apply a thick layer of moisturizing lip balm to your lips and let is sit for a good amount of time. I will usually apply it after I brush my teeth when I first wake up and go about my morning routine. Then using a clean dry wash cloth, put your finger into the cloth making a little glove over your finger. Using circular motions rub the balm off your lips exfoliating your lips at the same time. The texture of the wash cloth will work as an exfoliator without having to use any other product. Keep in mind that the lips are a very delicate area, so be sure that you don’t rub too hard!
I hope that you enjoyed this tip!
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No Gym? No Problem! #18
I love Kettlebell workouts! You can get a great total body workout in a short amount of time. You will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow! Such a great leg and core workout!
Especially when doing Kettlebell movements remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise! You don’t even have to have an actual kettlebell weight, you can use a dumbbell too if you don’t own a kettlebell.
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15-Minute Kettlebell Cardio Strength | Full Length Total Body Fat Burning Workout
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s day to all you Amazing Loving Strong Happy Selfless and Graceful Moms!
I am so thankful to have been blessed with two wonderful loving healthy children. I have also been blessed with a wonderful loving and healthy mother!
Happy Mother’s Day
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