We love reading, but what about our second language? {Kids book review}
It’s no secret, we’re a family of readers! Some more than others, but I am a mom that will encourage my kids and my husband to read as much as they can. Reading is beneficial for so many reasons: Improves…
The Best of 2018 {Posts YOU enjoyed reading}
I really enjoyed doing this post in 2018, so call me crazy, but I wanted to do this again in 2019! It’s a way for me to see what went well in 2019, which posts you enjoyed more….and also, how…
Urban Decay Naked 3 vs LA Girl Nudes Eyeshadow Palette {Splurge vs Budget}
I have been so excited about doing this post…. In January and now in February, I just felt I wanted to do posts like I did in the ‘old days‘. Palette reviews, comparisons, swatches… I don’t know why, but it…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown {Kids Book Review}
I’m taking a bit of a breather with the adult book reviews this week and bringing you something for the pre-teens! If you have a kid over the age of 7 or 8….chances are you’ve heard about The Diary of…
One thing we had to change in the bedroom…..
When my husband and I got married, we lived in a ‘servant’s quarters’….one bedroom, a kitchen…a makeshift dining room and a bathroom. That was it. We had no ‘lounge/living’ room…the place was tiny. On our return from honeymoon, we excitedly…
The skincare tips that made a difference!
I always maintain….I don’t wear makeup to cover up anything, even though that is how it started out. Some days, I can look like a homeless troll, bags under my eyes, texture, pimples…naked, I don’t care. Other days, I can…
Murder in Paradise {Book Review}
Books, books, books! It feels so good to be reading again! I’m not sure if it’s the excitement of chasing my Goodreads total, or I’ve just enjoyed the last few books that I’ve read….. I find when I struggle with…
My Top Skincare Products of 2018
Skincare featured high on my list of priorities in 2018. It’s the year I spent more money and time on my skin and skincare products. The year I started spending money on peels. The year I welcomed any and every…
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