If I had a reality series......: 2012

Saturday, December 22, 2012

MORE Product Reviwes

Shopping at ULTA is always a fav of mine. I LOVE that you can TRY the product BEFORE you buy to see if it works for you. So here are my reviews:

Benefit - High Beam Highlighter

Benefit High Beam. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. It illuminates area applied and reflects light of therefor making it a hit with me. I applied to cheeks, nose and forehead and it is currently a daily use in my house. WORTH the price!

Too Faced Bronzer, chocolate one. Seems natural enough but NOT for tan skin as it doesn't add any color to my skin. need darker cost 36.00

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil. Smells Yummy, tastes yummy ( yes I said that.....lol) and best of all it LOOKS NATURAL. Not fake. But don't overdue of it will look fake and cakey. WORTH THE PRICE.

wen by chaz dean ... I LOVE it.. On my 2nd bottle and will NEVER use shampoo again!

Ive posted on this before but I heard so many people complaining of hair loss i wanted to touch base on it again. It has now been 7 months of use on me and my 2 daughters. Our hair has never appeared healthier. Shiny, and sooooooo soft. I have it shipped every 8 weeks and we use all 3 bottles up in that time. I now HATE how my hair looks and feels after normal shampoo. .... and the tangles are AWFUL. So again I DO recommend this product. No hair loss from us. Actually I think its the opposite. We have long hair and had so much breakage with tangles. Now I actually see hair breakage growing and my hair has become fuller.

Essie 'Lion Around'

Essie Lion Around

I Love nice nail polish. What woman doesn't? I applied 2 coats and a top coat and it chipped very easy. Within a day. Color is stunning and natural but worth 8.00 ...... NO. Stick with the cheaper version.

Essie Case Study

again as posted above, Not worth the price. The color is Much darker and I liked it but chips super easy.

Benefit, tried this today and it felt weightless... would love to buy

Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation

I bought the wrong color ( way to dark)...so I blend it with Laura Geller's Real Deal and I don't think I like it. BUT I cant be positive till I get the right color and don't have to blend.

SmashBox Hydrating Halo

I still have not over come the price on this. I know I LOVED the mini size I had, but am wanting to get the full size. Anyone else have reviews on this?

and I really want to try:

Mally Cancellation Concealer

Mally's Cancellation Concealer.
Anyone have reviews on this? Im in my mid thirties and have a hard time finding reviews that I 1. believe and 2. on woman my age

so I'd LOVE to know if this is as amazing as it looked on QVC.... ha ha but then again.... QVC has me sold on everything within 10 seconds....

PINTEREST FAIL

I had my first Pinterest FAIL today. So close to Christmas I have been making TONS of handmade items...... and of course Pinterest adds fuel to the fire of every woman out there that loves to craft. So here is what I've made:

Directions and picture linked back to:http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/11/how-to-make-salt-dough-ornaments-i-may.html

I of course didn't follow directions :) Instead i winged it. My ornaments came out looking not near as pretty or smooth as those pictured..... so make sure u follow the instructions!!!!! These is a super easy ( but very messy) craft and so many options on decorating them..... spray paint, glitter and more. So i recommend this project. And a HUGE hit for kids.

A pinterest success:

Make your own Christmas ornaments with the glitter on the inside. Genius!

Directions and picture linked back to: http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.ca/2010/12/all-that-glittersminus-mess.html

I made 6 of these and I LOVED it. The weren't to messy and well they are glittery...... and I love glitter.

Very easy!

Picture and directions linked back to: http://thefrugalgirls.com/2011/07/santa-ornament-crafts.html

I bought red glitter ornaments, and attempted to PAINT the belt on..... FAIL! Seriously, follow this way.... looks so much better! Go check out here directions.... and make some super cute ornaments for gifts! ( the dollar tree has glitter red ornaments ( packs of 5 and 7) for 1 dollar.... so super cheap!!!!!

Use Epsom salt as filler in a jar. Place a tealight atop the salt. It will look like a candle sitting in snow . . . fabulous idea for christmas

Picture and instructions linked back to:http://shes-not-me0.blogspot.com/

Easy enough, Epsom salt and a tea light. I used a hurricane and only partially filled it up like pictured.... Mine didn't look cute at all. Hers ( pictured) is simply amazing. Follow her directions!

I found these lil cuties on Pinterest...and linked it back to this blog:http://ratherbeplayin.blogspot.com/2011/09/reindeer-upgrade-and-sleigh.html

but it says its no longer available?

so this picture came from there and THESE are way cute. I now have 3. Made mine alot bigger..... aprox 3 ft tall. I also did the hair on mine on the top of the head and added sweet bows. I love them!!!

Picture linked back to:http://littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2012-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=50

I seen these on pinterest and HAD to try it out for my daughters Christmas party. There is a OH SO cute printable for another elf project located on her site but sadly not these hats. We attempted to make these yesterday at the party anyhow and well ............ FAIL> but I am sure there are many people out there with a higher "crafty IQ" then I..... so someone surely can make these much better than mine turned out.

Moving to a dif Board on my Pinterest here are other DIY projects!

Picture linked back to:

http://sewtotallysmitten.blogspot.fi/2011/09/september-is-our-busy-month-for.html

I am NOT a baker. Mine fell apart while frosting! so here is mine:

ha ha not so cute BUT it was funny to see the expression on the Bday boys face. I used sugar sheets for the words and THEY are sooo worth it. Easy to apply. Snickers for the " poo" I squished them up and molded.

I'd suggest using an angel food cake, and 2 meatloaf pans..... for the actual making of it. I did not have those on hand and tried to cut it up ..... ( on CAKE BOSS they make it look so easy) I don't suggest that route!!!!

1. take cheap vinyl tubing from lowe's/home depot and fill it with glitter/beads/sparkles etc. 2. cut a slightly wider piece and connect the two sides with it. 3. VOILA! a tube bracelet :)

Picture linked back to: http://craftykids101.blogspot.com/2011/02/tubular-bracelet-bhgcom.html

She has instructions for making these on her site, and they are a SUPER craft for a TWEEN party. EASY!!!

Beer cake. LMBO. Gotta remember this one!

Picture linked back to:http://www.flickr.com/photos/78481945@N08/?uploaded=1&magic_cookie=81521b7b192d34c28ccc27ff5a2f2726

another great " CAKE" idea.24 pk of beer, some ribbon and cake boards and VIOLA.

Picture linked back to:http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashionista-cupcake-alert-cupcake-high.html

Another GREAT idea for a tween to teen or girly party. These are NOT easy for use with low" baker IQ"

Mine turned out NOT so pretty. But worth a try!!!

Tons more DIY reviews coming. With Christmas 3 days away It has been a busy week for us! Happy Holidays!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

A Pumpkin for Fall

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Back 2 School

Now that my tween has a locker to decorate we have been shopping for super-cute
locker stuff:
Pink Damask Locker Wallpaper Purple Zebra Locker Wallpaper Lime with Polka Dots Locker Wallpaper

Locker goodies from:http://shop.lockerlookz.com/collections/locker-wallpaper

Black & White Polka Dots and Zebra Stripe Locker Accessory Bins Pink Locker Accessory Bins

and yes my TOTAL FAV below:

Pink Locker Chandelier Black Locker Chandelier
REAL LIGHTING THAT WORKS...when u open ur locker. I have got to place an order from this
site.

Black & White Zebra Stripes Locker Mirror
mirrors to match!

Aqua with White Polka Dots Locker Toppers

and even CURTAINS.

This site seems totally affordable. I am def. ordering some of these goodies!

Monday, July 2, 2012

4th of July

4th of July cake pops
Cake pops for sale here:http://www.etsy.com/shop/bitesizedelights?ref=top_trail

   Happy 4th of July ( in a few days) and so to get you in the modd check out what I have found!

4th of July tutu

found here:http://www.etsy.com/listing/99777189/4th-of-july-tutu?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=4th+of+july&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all

ON SALE NOW 4th of July Lace Romper

available here:http://www.etsy.com/listing/101151898/on-sale-now-4th-of-july-lace-romper?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_search_query=4th+of+july&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all

Pinned Image

found here:http://allrecipes.com/Cook/Photo.aspx?photoID=428300

found here:http://www.housescouchesandbabies.com/2008_07_01_archive.html

found here:http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/cupcake-monday-4th-of-july-cupcakes-in-a-jar/

found here:http://onecharmingparty.com/

          Happy 4th of July!!!!