Last year my kids and I read the entire Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Not only is it a great funny read, but there are lots of great quotes in it too. Here is one of my favorite Lemony Snicket quotes…
Sometimes a little motivation is needed to continue on. Some days are harder than others. Mark this down, pin it or print it out if you need to and read it whenever you feel like you need a little kick in the pants…
What you have decided to start is very hard. Change is never easy. Choosing a healthy lifestyle is just as much mental as it is physical. You have to make a choice every day to keep going. You won’t see results for a few weeks, but you’ll start to feel stronger. It takes 6 weeks to see real results and 12 weeks before most people will notice the change on the outside that you have been feeling on the inside. You didn’t gain the weight in a week and you won’t lose it all in a week either. It takes time and commitment! Don’t let being sore stop you, use the soreness as motivation to keep pushing yourself! Make every jumping jack and every burpee count, don’t waste your time only giving half an effort. You’ll have good days and you’ll have bad days, but making the choice to keep going is what makes the difference!
Recently I posted about meal planning and using my crock pot to make Seven Days of Clean Eating Slow-Cooker Recipes. Here is another one of the recipes that we really enjoyed…
Ingredients
❏ 2 pork tenderloin
❏ ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
❏ 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
❏ 2 Tbsps maple syrup
❏ 2 Tbsps olive oil
❏ 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
❏ ½ small onion diced
Directions:
1. Place tenderloin in the slow cooker.
2. Mix all other ingredients and pour over the pork.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours.
4. Serve with brown rice or couscous and a veggie of your choice
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You have got to go check out Meg O. on the Go She has so many great posts! I especially love this one about Splurge vs Steal. I am a huge fan of a great deal, so if I can get away with a steal over a splurge, I will take the money saver every time! She also has another great dupes post you should visit by clicking HERE. Who doesn’t love a great dupe?!
Some other Meg O. posts you might enjoy …
The Best Best Cheap Makeup
Rockstar Drugstore Makeup Under $5
The Best Cheap Makeup Brushes
A List of all her Drugstore/Dupes Posts
She also has a YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/megoonthego
I can’t believe that another month has flown by and it is already time to receive another ipsy glam bag! If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE
If you are thinking about trying out ipsy, here is my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx
This month’s glam bag is gold on one side and black on the other and has a patten leather feel to it. It is a bit smaller than usual. Not my favorite bag, but I do like that the zipper is on the top instead of across the side like several of the last few bags.
While I do love ipsy, I have to admit that I am not overly thrilled with what I received in this months glam bag.
Here is what I got this month…
theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the shade Committed (pinky nude). I am not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks (that is another post all on its own…) This dries to a matte finish and has a wonderful vanilla mint flavor. While the shade is quite beautiful, it is not really great on me. I would definitely wear this lipstick in a different shade, despite my aversion to liquid lipsticks.
Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum
Royal & Langnickel Moda Standard Eyeshadow Shader Brush
AYRES ipsy EXCLUSIVE Pampas Sunrise Hand Cream
AURORA Gel Effect Nail Polish in Inky Dinky…While it is a perfect fall dark purple shade, this one is going into my give away pile. I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home. As I have mentioned before, I HATE getting nail polish samples, yet seem to get them almost every month, grrrrrr 😦
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.
If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE! Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE
Every once in a while (although it has been more frequently lately) Target has been offering their own version of a beauty box. These boxes are usually awesome! Generally they are $5, but this one has 10 items in it and costs $10. The box is available now, they always sell out quickly, so you have to order it fast! I just ordered mine. If you want one too click HERE to order. Shipping is free and if you use your RedCard you can also get $0.50 off with the usual 5% discount.
Here is what you can expect to get in this box…
Try the latest trends with our newest Target Beauty Box. We’ve put together 10 (10!) of our faves—all in one convenient box for you to sample for yourself. With a $49.95 value, this handpicked set of beauty products helps you keep your look fresh and fabulous from head to toe. Test them out and tell us what you think. If you love them as much as we do, find the full-size versions at Target.com/beautybox.
Skinfix Ultra Rich Body Butter
Luxuriate in a super-rich formula that quenches dry skin.
Hello Mojito Mint Toothpaste
This dye-free, sugar-free paste safely polishes your teeth and freshens your breath.
Olly Beauty Vitamins
An expert blend of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and collagen that promotes healthy eyes, skin & hair.
Expressionist Mascara Traveler
This natural mascara formula creates length and volume for luscious lashes.
ACURE Moroccan Argan Oil + Stem Cell Triple Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Restore your hair with the help of organic argan oil, which provides moisture to even the most damaged hair leaving it soft and manageable.
Goody Ouchless Silicone Lined Elastics
These must-have elastics are made without metal for reduced snags and pulls.
Covergirl Intensify Me Eyeliner 300
Create instant drama with this intense black formula that glides on smoothly and dries quickly.
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick
Its velvety-soft formula moisturizes with shea butter and aloe for color that lasts.
Roc Retinol Correction Eye Cream
This non-greasy eye cream is especially formulated to help even out dark circles and reduce puffiness.
S.W. Basics Certified Organic Body Scrub
Get gentle exfoliation & deep hydration made from 3 simple ingredients: sugar, coconut oil and shredded coconut.
I love God, I love my family, and I LOVE food. So, that being said, it is only natural for me to order a box called “Love with Food“. If you’d like to try it out for yourself, I have a referral code you can use to get your first box for 40% off. That’s a great deal! Here is the code http://lovewithfood.com/invite?m=e&ref=2ReL
What is “Love With Food” you ask? It “helps you discover new organic or all-natural snacks delivered to your door every month. Our subscription membership starts as low as $7.99/month. Every month, Love With Food members will receive a curated box of unique, hard-to-find tasty snacks which varies based on seasonal themes.”
For every box sold, they donate a meal to several food banks such as the Feeding America Network and Share Our Strength – No Kid Hungry. Help end child hunger one meal at a time! Click Here to LEARN MORE
My kids get very excited about the box every month and we enjoy each trying a bit of everything in the box. The Luna Protein Chocolate Salted Caramel bar and the Original Crackers by Beecher’s Handmade Cheese were the favorites in this months box.
Did you know that Walmart has it’s own a subscription beauty box? Yup, they do! It is a quarterly box and only costs $5 a season. Generally the box will have around 5 samples, with 1 or 2 of them being full sized products. Also in your Walmart Beauty Box, you’ll find smaller sample beauty products, coupons, and tips on how to use them. Your order will include a wide selection of trusted Beauty brands.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen the picture that I posted the other day of my fall beauty box. I am loving the Neutrogena mascara! The Dove deodorant smells so wonderful. If you don’t follow me on Instagram, you should 😉 https://instagram.com/lookingjoligood/
Walmart technically calls it a “sample box” and says that the box itself is free and the $5 is a flat rate for shipping and handling. Either way the box costs $5 each season.
How does it work?
If you are first time subscribers: Your subscription will be processed when you sign up and your credit card will be charged $5 and you will receive the current season’s box. Once you are subscribed, you won’t have to resign up, you will receive a shipping confirmation email and then your box will arrive. You’ll only be charged when your Beauty Box is shipped.
The Walmart beauty box website says “Each seasonal Beauty Box is a “limited edition” and may sell out. Note: Beauty products vary by box. Only one beauty box per email address.”
Shipping Schedule
Winter Starting the last week of November
Spring Starting the second week of March (I didn’t get my spring box until mid May)
Summer Starting the second week of June (I got my summer mid August)
Fall Starting the second week of September (I just got mine mid October)
I have been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by Becca-anne Beauty, thank you so much! Go check her out, she has such a lovely blog!
The Rules:
Here are my nominees Definitely check out all of their blogs, they are absolutely lovely!
A Modest Fashion Blog
Make Up with Lauren
Beauty by the Bunny
Beauty by Tye
Kats Cover Up
Daily Makeover
Ordinary Adventures
Strand On Beauty
lizzielovesbeauty
Becca-anne Beauty’s questions for me:
My questions for the bloggers:
Looking Joli Good 