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Thy Will by Hillary Scott

September 24, 2017September 15, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I absolutely love this song by Hillary Scott – Thy Will From the album Love Remains

I’m so confused
I know I heard you loud and clear
So, I followed through
Somehow I ended up here

I don’t wanna think
I may never understand
That my broken heart is a part of your plan
When I try to pray
All I got is hurt and these four words

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done

I know you’re good
But this don’t feel good right now
And I know you think
Of things I could never think about

It’s hard to count it all joy
Distracted by the noise
Just trying to make sense
Of all your promises
Sometimes I gotta stop
Remember that you’re God
And I am not
So

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done

Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will

I know you see me
I know you hear me, Lord
Your plans are for me
Goodness you have in store

I know you hear me
I know you see me, Lord
Your plans are for me
Goodness you have in store
So

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done

Like a child on my knees
All that comes to me is
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done

I know you see me
I know you hear me, Lord

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #38

September 18, 2017September 4, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I recently found this awesome workout at self.com I love standing core exercises. A strong core is essential for almost any exercise program. You don’t always have to do crunches to get a strong center. Here are 4 standing ab exercises. Take a few minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Hello, BoxyCharm! August 2017 Box

September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

As you may recall, I subscribed to Ipsy for over two years. (How could you not recall since I wrote about my glam bags every month 😉) I really looked forward to trying out the samples and loved getting my pink shiny envelope in the mail each month.

After a lot of going back and forth, I decided that I wanted to move on to something different. And boxy charm it is!

Here is what I got in my first box:

(I’m going to write about what I got in my box from my least to most favorite…)

Waterproof Gel Eyeliner by Bellapierre $15.00

Creamy, waterproof eyeliner for true definition that lasts all day. The liner glides on smoothly, and is formulated with pure minerals, natural waxes, and antioxidants-making them hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types.

You know how I feel about receiving black eyeliners in these boxes…That being said, this liner is just ok. Kinda stiff and waxy instead of smooth and creamy. At $15, that is a huge no thanks from me.

Face Paint by Aloette $35.00

Aloette’s Face Paint point is enriched with Jojoba esthers, vitamin E, and other essential oils that will heal and nourish the skin while providing long-lasting, dewy color to the cheeks and lips.

This is a really beautiful shade, but I’ve never really enjoyed cream blush products. Probably because I am just not good at applying them…I’ve worn it on my lips a few times, but don’t really love the shade on my lips. I may pass it along to someone else who might use it.

Pro Eyelashes by PÜR The Complexion Authority $14.00

PÜR’s 3D lashes are handcrafted with the finest luxury silk to provide ultra-lightweight, natural-looking, fuller lashes. These cruelty-free lashes are durable, reusable, and safe for contact wearers.

These lashes are beautiful. Personally, I don’t ever wear false lashes, and I don’t own any lash glue…so I can’t actually apply these. But none the less, they are gorgeous.

Rainforest Of The Sea: Volume II by Tarte $36.00

Crease-free eyeshadow palette with the best-selling creamy powder formula in eight, cool-toned shades.

While these shadows are gorgeous, they are definitely not for a beginner. They have a strange creamy texture. While perfect for the lid, they don’t really blend well in the crease. I have found that applying each shade using my fingertips makes the shadows apply much better. The golden shade is gorgeous as an over the entire lid shade.

MODA Pro 3-Piece Brush Set by Royal & Langnickel $26.00

This MODA Pro 3-piece brush set, features a pointed blush, chisel blender, and a crease brush. These brushes will achieve endless looks and can be used with both wet and dry products.

I have used these brushes every day since receiving them. I’ve been using the largest one to apply bronzer and powder. With a unique curve design, this flat dense brush can be used to apply highlight, but I have been using it to contour my cheekbones. The thin one is my new favorite crease brush. It is so soft and versatile.

For now, I am only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months. We’ll see how things go because the first box I got is awesome, I may be wanting to continue my subscription past the three months.

Do you get BoxyCharm? 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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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #37

September 11, 2017September 4, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

If you are someone that gets bored easily while working out this is a great workout for you. Although, if you are a person that needs music to workout with, you will need to add your own soundtrack because this workout doesn’t have any background music with it. Get ready to squat and sweat! (and of course, burpees, because what is a HIIT workout without burpees, right?!)

Daniel and Kelli at FitnessBlender have a great YouTub Channel with lots of great free workouts.

Do you have 25 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Love and Life

Responding to Closed Doors

September 6, 2017September 4, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

This devotional from In Touch is too good not to share! Waiting on God after praying and praying and getting an answer of “yes, but not yet.” is so tough! Waiting on God’s blessings in His time are always worth the wait.

Responding to Closed Doors

Genesis 16:1-16

God answers prayer in one of three ways: “yes,” “no,” or “yes, but not yet.” This last reply seems to be the most dreaded— sometimes even more than an outright “no.” However, patience is an important trait for the Christian, as Scripture stresses repeatedly in stories, psalms, and epistles.

Waiting on the Lord to unlock a door is always wiser than attempting to pry it open ourselves, even when the delay has been long. After God promised him descendants (Gen. 12:2), Abraham lived for 25 years with an answer of “not yet.” After that quarter-century, the answer finally became “yes.” But meanwhile, Abraham and Sarah came up with their own plan to get an heir—Sarah’s servant Hagar bore Ishmael. The couple may have convinced themselves they were “helping” God live up to His prophecy, but really they were disobeying. The consequences were disastrous. Bitterness and blame affected every member of the family (Gen. 16:4-6; Gen. 21:9-10). What’s more, Ishmael’s people lived in enmity with their neighbors, and that hostility persists in the Middle East today (Gen. 21:9-14; Gen. 25:18).

Our patience gives God time to prepare the opportunity on the other side of a closed door. Even if we could force our way by manipulating circumstances, we would not be happy with what we find there. No one in Abraham’s camp was satisfied with the situation they created! We can have contentment and joy only when we access the Lord’s will at the very moment He ordained. The blessings we find on the other side of an open door are always worth the wait.

https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #36

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

When is a good time to start exercising? Right NOW! If you are new to cardio this workout is for you! It is a 15-minute routine that will get you sweating right from the privacy of your own home.

Simple moves like jogging in place, modified push ups, and marching with kicks can get your heart rate up without having to do a lot of confusing or crazy moves.

Do you have 15 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Love and Life

Truth Equals Freedom

September 2, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

The truth is, facades only end up suffocating us all, and it’s only telling the truth that lets you finally breathe.

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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Love and Life

Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today!

August 13, 2017August 6, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling
The whole world smiles with you
When you’re laughing, when you’re laughing
The sun comes shining through!

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Goodbye, Ipsy… Hello, BoxyCharm!

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

After a lot of going back and forth, I decided that I wanted to move on to something different. While I have really enjoyed so many of the samples that I received over the last few years, I felt as if I was getting bored with them, while also feeling overwhelmed with too many small sample products to try. I am ready for change!

I went back and forth between getting a subscription for Boxy Charm or Glossy Box. Both boxes are $21 per month. Both boxes seem to have deluxe and full-size samples.

From the research I did, Glossy Boxes has more skin care and deluxe samples, whereas Boxy Charm seems to have more makeup related items and full-size product.

I definitely prefer makeup and full-size products, but on the other hand, it is nice to be able to try out new skincare products that I might not ever try otherwise. It was a tough decision.

Boxycharm seemed to be the way to go. According to the website, Boxy Charm always has 4-5 full sized items and claims that each box has a value of $100 or more.

So while this is my last month getting ipsy, I have finally I signed up for a subscription to Boxy Charm. For now, I am only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months. We’ll see how things go.

Up until now, I was on the “waiting list” but received an email letting me know that I’ll be getting the August box. I already saw a sneak peek of a few of the things that are in the August box and I am soooooo excited for what is coming in this month’s Boxycharm.

Stay tuned for a post when I get the box in a few weeks!

Do you get BoxyCharm? 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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Ipsy July 2017 Glam Bag (Last Glam Bag Ever…)

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

I know that I have been saying it for the last few months, but I finally went ahead and canceled my ipsy subscription. I have been getting ipsy for more than two years now, and while I have really enjoyed the samples that I have gotten, I just felt like I am ready to move on to another subscription box.

Ok, I also realize that it is already August and I am only now writing about my July ipsy bag… Summer is so much fun and the time has been flying, I know it is not really an excuse….but I figured that since I love to see what everyone gets in their bags and especially since this is my last one, I figured I would still write about my July glam bag.

July’s theme is “Over Easy”

over easy | lookingjoligood.blog (If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE) ipsy and gudetama | lookingjoligood.blog If you follow me on Instagram you already saw what I got in my July glam bag. ipsy july 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog This month’s bag is one of my LEAST favorite bags yet. It has an egg yoke sleeping on the front and an egg butt on the back. What? I really don’t get it? I have a feeling that Gudetama must be something popular somewhere, but I am not impressed. Hey, you can’t win them all right. gudetama | lookingjoligood.blog My kids have been cracking themselves up over this bag ever since it came in the mail. Every once in a while they’ll look at each other and say “Meh…” and start laughing. gudetama details | lookingjoligood.blog

Here is what I got in my July 2017 Ipsy Glam Bag:

BRTC Jasmine Waterful Sleeping Mask

I have to be honest, I haven’t used this yet even though I got it almost a month ago. I don’t want to jinx myself, but my skin has been great lately! I have a great routine going right now and I just don’t want to mess with it…Maybe I will use this in the future for a “How ’bout Them Samples.” As for now, I just can’t mess with fate.

IBY Beauty Crease Brush

If you have read many of my other ipsy posts you already know how I feel about getting brushes. I’ll spare you the details. That being said, I have been enjoying using this brush. The dense, domed shape makes this the perfect brush to blend out darker shadow shades and create definition. The super soft, synthetic bristles are 100% vegan.

ofra swatch ofra eyeshadow | lookingjoligood.blog You know how I feel about tiny sample sizes, I get so annoyed. I’m so glad that Ofra doesn’t cheap out on it’s samples like some other brand I won’t name (*cough the Balm cough*) This one is a great size!

Other ipsters may have gotten the shade Victory which is a mossy brown shade. (I’m glad that I got Gold Rush.)
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tarte cosmetics Rainforest of the Sea™ deep dive cleansing gel

Ummm, I haven’t used this one either…just read what I wrote under the BRTC Jasmine Waterful Sleeping Mask, it applies here too. I really do love Tarte products though… The packaging is super cute.

Supposedly it gets off water proof makeup is hypoallergenic and non-drying. It is also supposed to be a cleanser that’s ideal for daily use. I don’t know, maybe it will be in a future “How ’bout Them Samples” along with the BRTC Jasmine Waterful Sleeping Mask.

trèStiQue Mini Concealer Crayon in Porcelain

The packaging of trèStiQue products is super cute. So if packaging is your thing, you’ll probably love all their products. I haven’t used this concealer under my eyes, but instead as an eyeshadow primer. It has a creamy, coconut oil-infused formula that feels hydrating.

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So while this is my last month getting ipsy, I have finally made up my mind and I signed up for a 3-month subscription to Boxy Charm. Up until now, I was on the “waiting list” but actually just got an email last night that I’ll be getting the August box.

I already saw a sneak peek and I am soooooo excited for what is coming in this month’s Boxycharm. Stay tuned for a post when I get the box in a few weeks!

Did you get a glam bag this month? 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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Thy Will by Hillary Scott

I absolutely love this song by Hillary Scott – Thy Will From the album Love Remains

No Gym? No Problem! #38