July Favorites



Make-Up

Benta Berry G-1 Moisturizing Face Cream - It's been on the favorites before but I have returned to it! I love this stuff! It's the best moisturizer to me.

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée

Hard Candy Tiki

Tarina Tarantino Black Fleur De Lash Mascara

Tarte Rainforest After Dark Colored Clay Eye & Cheek Palette

Too Faced Cat Eyes

UD "Pulp Fiction" Palette

Too Faced Country Palette

Pari Beauty Lipstick

MeMeMe Cosmetics: Blush Me!

Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm



Bath, Shower, & Cleansing 

Miss Jessie's Original Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo

TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Avoine & Miel Nourishing Conditioner

Big Blue

GlamGlow YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment

TIGI Catwalk Fashionista Violet Shampoo

TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Avoine & Miel Nourishing Conditioner

HEMPZ Fresh Coconut And Watermelon Nourishing Herbal Body Wash

White Ginger Hand & Foot Scrub

Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod Body Wash

Glow Stix Lip Gloss Wicked

Lavilin Jojoba Gel Cream


Hair



Banyan Botanicals Healthy Hair Oil - I liked this a lot. 


Food


Lily’s Bakery Shop Chocolate Babka - Yum still the most delicious bread!

Whimsy & Spice Honey Lavender Shortbread - I was skeptical about these... But with honey & tea? Delicious!

Mini Stroopwafels - When do I not love caramel waffles?

La Colombe Pure Black Brew - This... I need more like now!

Carnivore Candy (Orange Teriyaki) - Seriously it wasn't too spicy and was kind of sweet! I like it!



Sub Boxes 




Currents 7.31.14




Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Ham and cheese omelette

Lunch: Asian Salad

Supper: Baked chicken, green beans and potatoes

Currently Snacking on...


Fruit bowl

Currently Drinking...


Herbal tea

Currently Baking...


Mini cupcakes

Currently Wearing...


Currently Wearing Make Up...


Foundation - Revlon ColorStay
Highlighter- Hard Candy Tiki
Eye Primer - NARS Eye Shadow Primer
Lip products - Mirabella LipColor (Nude)



Currently Wearing Nail Polish...


Fingernails: French manicure

Toenails: French pedicure

Currently Wearing Scent...



Currently Wearing Hairstyle...


Down

Currently Burning...


Wallflower: Heirloom Pumpkin

Currently Using in My Wash Room...




Bath: N/A

Currently On My "To Do" List...


Look up ways to use planner more efficiently
Learn to make inserts
Talk to the Pikle lady
Work on my blog
Go over with Vin things about homeschooling
And pay for my classes
Make plans for wedding

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...


Emotionally: Content
Physically: Tired

Currently Watching....


Golden Girls: The Operation

Currently Listening To....


Newsboys

Currently Reading....


Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? - Back on my self help book list - Almost done with this too!

Currently Loving...


How mature my daughter is!

Currently Anxious and Praying About...


Painsley
Viv
The wedding
MewMaw's eye 
Frankie

Currently Blessed By....


Awesome friend +Jessica 

Currently Excited About...


The weekend so I can be off for four days!

Currently Lusting After....


Writing Desk
Pikle

Currently Buying....


iTunes Gift card

Currently Playing...


Sims Free Play, Infinity Blade and Mortal Kombat

Currently Loving Apps...


iPhone: DIS

iPad: Oyster

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...


Pillow for beach babe - Soooo close to being done
And a throw

Currently Loving At Disney or Florida...


Baby Series: Hanging In There


It has been a long time since I have touched this series but that is about to change and I am excited about it as well, again! There will be a lot of collaborations with moms who have something to say with me on a subject matter. I will be doing baby reviews too.

Today is actually a collaboration! I am very excited to introduce you to +Erica  who has two blogs, one former and one active. She is a mother of 4, as of Tuesday, July 29 2014 actually! She has given birth to five babies actually, her sweet Jake passed away at the age of one. She is excited to join us today. Our subject for today is hanging cradle.

I have always been intrigued about them. You see them in movies, and read about them in books. But, do people actually use them? Yes they do! Below in blue is Erica's comments on the hanging cradles.

" It's a very common thing to do in other cultures for many reasons, one being it's what they have always done."

Erica and I both agree on a Montessori approach when starting out with a newborn. In our society things have to be colorful, BPA free plastic, and over done. Simplicity is so much better for a baby. For instance in newborns black and white are the best to begin out with for them. It's a lot easier to contrast for them.

"My cousin actually introduced me to the hanging cradle. I was very concerned about it falling. But she told me to get a contractor or something equivalent to that and places hooks in the ceiling. Now I already have hooks in the ceiling in our bedroom for reasons of how the babies have come into our lives, if you get my drift. I know these hooks can hold my weight and Matthew's weight. There for if it can hold our weight it can hold our infant's weight."

I know that many parents would worry about the crib falling and some people have issues with the cradles causing SIDS. I do not believe that many hanging cradles would cause that. Yes some cradles the babies would grow out of, but that's the beauty of raising your children with Montessori because then you introduce them to a floor bed by the time they grow out of the hanging cradle.

"We only used hanging cradles with AJ and he is just been moved to a floor bed. We loved the hanging cradles with him. The benefit is when baby makes small movements in his sleep the cradle will also very gently sway. That movement is similar to being in the womb and it helps keep baby asleep. We added chimes at the top later one, not loud one just small brass ones and it would lull him back to sleep even more."

I have also heard that using a tiny jingle bell will work amazing too. Just keep it out of reach of the baby. I am sure there are a million other benefits to hanging cradles as well.

"One of the things that my pediatrician noticed was that AJ had a lot more muscle in his neck. Now she said that the hanging cradle could be a factor or it could be the tummy time with Montessori benefits or it could be hereditary. Either way it really helped AJ and us. AJ's first year was so peaceful. I am already introducing Kate to the hanging cradle and she hasn't woken up a time. So I highly recommend using them."

It will be a while before I have a tiny bundle to place inside a hanging cradle, but I do believe I will give it a try. I am rather excited about it.

Below is a picture of the cradle that is almost identical to one of the cradles that Erica uses.



Currents 7.30.14




Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Poptart

Lunch: Pasta 

Supper: Beef N Cheddar and mozzerrela sticks

Currently Snacking on...


Strawberries and fruit dip

Currently Drinking...


Herbal tea

Currently Baking...


Mini cupcakes

Currently Wearing...


Currently Wearing Make Up...


Foundation - Revlon ColorStay
Highlighter- Hard Candy Tiki
Eye Primer - NARS Eye Shadow Primer
Lip products - Mirabella LipColor (Nude)



Currently Wearing Nail Polish...


Fingernails: French manicure

Toenails: French pedicure

Currently Wearing Scent...



Currently Wearing Hairstyle...


Down

Currently Burning...


Wallflower: Heirloom Pumpkin

Currently Using in My Wash Room...





Currently On My "To Do" List...


Look up ways to use planner more efficiently
Learn to make inserts
Talk to the Pikle lady
Work on my blog
Go over with Vin things about homeschooling
And pay for my classes
Make plans for wedding

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...


Emotionally: Happy
Physically: Tired

Currently Watching....


Golden Girls: Mary Had a Little Lamb

Currently Listening To....


Toby Mac

Currently Reading....


Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? - Back on my self help book list - Almost done with this too!

Currently Loving...


Exercising

Currently Anxious and Praying About...


Painsley
Viv
The wedding
MewMaw's eye 
Frankie

Currently Blessed By....


That I have the coolest daughter, EVA!

Currently Excited About...


Erica having Kate!!!!

Currently Lusting After....


Writing Desk
Pikle

Currently Buying....


Nothing

Currently Playing...


Sims Free Play, Infinity Blade and Mortal Kombat

Currently Loving Apps...


iPhone: DIS

iPad: YouTube

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...


Pillow for beach babe - Soooo close to being done
And a throw

Currently Loving At Disney or Florida...


5 Things I Have Loved About July

1. I have loved shopping at leisure.


Yes for those of you love my hauls where I do big spending days. You haven't gotten a lot of those this summer. I haven't done large shopping binges this summer and it's been nice. I haven't really even went to Target even. Shocking I know. I go to the mall and I may buy a palette here and there. I have bought a lot of Too Faced products this summer but I haven't really hauled. I know it's a disappointment to many but my bank account appreciates it. I have enjoyed buying things here and there instead of a bunch at once so something gets overshadowed usually.

2. Listening to Carolina talk about National Nude Day and Nude Recreation Week. 


Yes she actually participated in the activities. She enjoyed it too. I am just not that comfortable with my body. I am glad for her though. How many women feel that good in their skin and have that kind of self confidence? Her daughter I know is looking down from Heaven and shining with approval and admiration.

3. My daughter finding her first true best friend.


My daughter and +Jessica's daughter's have become the best of friends. They even have their own code, well Jessica and I swear they do. What little girls don't become friends over food, Disney, and planners? We have laughed and cried with them a many of nights. It's been a true blessing to see them become so close so quickly. They remind us of each other already. From "Amanda" talks to Disney trip talks it has been the best thing.

4. My business risk worked out 100%.


I was so nervous about taking a plunge that I had never taken by myself. It feels amazing to know my college years were not wasted at all. It's a good feeling to know that I have made another path for myself instead of working in a job that can always be replaced with someone else. I am not filling a void and it feels great.


5. Seeing my family proud of me and them welcoming Vin into our family with him proposing.


I never seen it coming. I know he had said I wouldn't expect it but I figured I would hear some rumor about it. Not even a peep. It was so magical, because it wasn't just once he got down on one knee, not twice, but three times. The reason for so many times? He wanted photo opportunities. I am just blown away and so happy. I know he loves me. He listens to me. He supports my decisions. He challenges me to better myself with learning and health. It feels so amazing to have someone love me enough to challenge me. He fits in perfectly with my family that way. Crazy yet challenging.

Currents 7.29.14




Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza

Lunch: Lean Cuisine meal

Supper: Hamburger 

Currently Snacking on...


Reese Cup

Currently Drinking...


Dr. Pepper

Currently Baking...


Nothing

Currently Wearing...


Currently Wearing Make Up...


Foundation - Revlon ColorStay
Highlighter- Hard Candy Tiki
Eye Primer - NARS Eye Shadow Primer
Eyeshadow - Too Faced Cat Eyes
Lip products - Mirabella LipColor (Nude)



Currently Wearing Nail Polish...


Fingernails: French manicure

Toenails: French pedicure

Currently Wearing Scent...



Currently Wearing Hairstyle...


Down

Currently Burning...


Wallflower: Heirloom Pumpkin

Currently Using in My Wash Room...



Shower:  Nothing giving my hair a break

Bath: N/A

Currently On My "To Do" List...


Look up ways to use planner more efficiently
Learn to make inserts
Work on my blog
Go over with Vin things about homeschooling
And pay for my classes
Make plans for wedding

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...


Emotionally: Excited
Physically: Excellent

Currently Watching....


Golden Girls: Piece of Cake

Currently Listening To....


Alex Goot

Currently Reading....


Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? - Back on my self help book list

Currently Loving...


Getting caught up on blogs

Currently Anxious and Praying About...


Painsley
The wedding
MewMaw's eye 
Frankie

Currently Blessed By....


That I serve a living God

Currently Excited About...


My job

Currently Lusting After....


Writing Desk
Pikle

Currently Buying....


Nothing

Currently Playing...


Sims Free Play, Infinity Blade and Mortal Kombat

Currently Loving Apps...


iPhone: Goodnotes

iPad: Google Drive

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...


Pillow for beach babe - Almost done
And a throw

Currently Loving At Disney or Florida...



The Last Ten

This is a fun quirky post... The last ten pictures on your phone without deleting any... You can either explain the pictures or not. I will.


The Disney list of people! The colors of our Magic Bands and the color of our Disney Mugs!


My daughter took this picture of me freezing and looking for a snack of some sort.


Little Princess Kate!


Yep I got one for my car too!!!


My planner for January!


Throwback picture I was intending to post last Thursday and forgot so here it is!


Princess Kate's picture from today!!! This was the last picture I have saved on my phone!


My engagement ring picture.


I am taking lessons from the custodians at Disney learning how to do service quick drawings.


A book I wanted to read the reviews online when I was in the store

Currents 7.28.14




Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Sausage biscuit

Lunch: Lotus Blossom Cafe - Shrimp fried rice

Supper: Chinese - Honey chicken, hot and sour soup, egg roll and steamed rice

Currently Snacking on...


Cookies with frosting

Currently Drinking...


Herbal tea

Currently Baking...


Nothing

Currently Wearing...


Currently Wearing Make Up...


Foundation - Revlon ColorStay
Highlighter- Mary Lou Manizer 
Eye Primer - NARS Eye Shadow Primer
Eyeshadow - Too Faced Cat Eyes
Lip products - Mirabella LipColor (Nude)



Currently Wearing Nail Polish...


Fingernails: French manicure

Toenails: French pedicure

Currently Wearing Scent...



Currently Wearing Hairstyle...


Down

Currently Burning...


Wallflower: Heirloom Pumpkin

Currently Using in My Wash Room...




Bath: N/A

Currently On My "To Do" List...


Look up ways to use planner more efficiently
Learn to make inserts
Work on my blog
Go over with Vin things about homeschooling
And pay for my classes
Make plans for wedding

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...


Emotionally: Slightly Grumpy
Physically: Good

Currently Watching....


Golden Girls: N/A

Currently Listening To....


Wishes Soundtrack

Currently Reading....


Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? - Back on my self help book list

Currently Loving...


Having a mommy-Daughter night

Currently Anxious and Praying About...


Painsley
The wedding
MewMaw's eye and health
Frankie
Jessica's niece

Currently Blessed By....


The good Lord answering many prayers

Currently Excited About...


That mewmaw doesn't have cancer!

Currently Lusting After....


Writing Desk
Pikle

Currently Buying....


Washi tape and stickers

Currently Playing...


Sims Free Play, Infinity Blade and Mortal Kombat

Currently Loving Apps...


iPhone: Yelp

iPad: News Stand

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...


Pillow for beach babe
And a throw

Currently Loving At Disney or Florida...






Currents 7.27.14




Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Chia pudding

Lunch: Hamburgers 

Supper: Shrimp

Currently Snacking on...


Sub box food

Currently Drinking...


Tea

Currently Baking...


Cupcakes

Currently Wearing...


Currently Wearing Make Up...


Foundation - Revlon ColorStay
Highlighter- Mary Lou Manizer 
Eye Primer - NARS Eye Shadow Primer
Lip products - Mirabella LipColor (Nude)



Currently Wearing Nail Polish...




Currently Wearing Scent...



Currently Wearing Hairstyle...


Down with extensions

Currently Burning...


Wallflower: Heirloom Pumpkin

Currently Using in My Wash Room...




Bath: Big Blue

Currently On My "To Do" List...


Look up ways to use planner more efficiently
Learn to make inserts
Work on my blog
Make plans for wedding

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...


Emotionally: Happy 
Physically: Good

Currently Watching....


Golden Girls: Have Yourself A Merry Christmas

Currently Listening To....


Perry Como

Currently Reading....


Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? - Back on my self help book list

Currently Loving...


Opening boxes

Currently Anxious and Praying About...


Painsley
The wedding
MewMaw's eye and health
Frankie
Jessica's niece

Currently Blessed By....


Supportive Friends

Currently Excited About...


Sub boxes

Currently Lusting After....


Writing Desk
Pikle

Currently Buying....


Disney things

Currently Playing...


Sims Free Play, Infinity Blade and Mortal Kombat

Currently Loving Apps...


iPhone: Gift Tracker 

iPad: Paper

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...


Pillow for beach babe
And a throw

Currently Loving At Disney or Florida...


Currents 7.26.14




Currently Eating...

Breakfast: Ham, mustard, fruit, waffles - Tusker House

Lunch: Bacon wrapped Chicken

Supper: Chili

Currently Snacking on...


Sub box food

Currently Drinking...


Tea

Currently Baking...


Nothing

Currently Wearing...


Currently Wearing Make Up...


Foundation - Revlon ColorStay
Highlighter- Mary Lou Manizer 
Eye Primer - NARS Eye Shadow Primer
Lip products - Mirabella LipColor (Nude)



Currently Wearing Nail Polish...




Currently Wearing Scent...



Currently Wearing Hairstyle...


Down with extensions

Currently Burning...


Wallflower: Heirloom Pumpkin

Currently Using in My Wash Room...




Bath: N/A

Currently On My "To Do" List...


Look up ways to use planner more efficiently
Learn to make inserts
Work on my blog
Make plans for wedding

Currently Feeling Emotionally & Physically...


Emotionally: Happy 
Physically: Sore

Currently Watching....


Golden Girls: We Are Out Of Here Part 1

Currently Listening To....


Luke Bryan

Currently Reading....


Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck? - Back on my self help book list

Currently Loving...


Late night phone calls

Currently Anxious and Praying About...


Painsley
The wedding
MewMaw's eye and health
Frankie
Jessica's niece

Currently Blessed By....


My amazing friends and family

Currently Excited About...


My wedding

Currently Lusting After....


Writing Desk
Pikle

Currently Buying....


Disney things

Currently Playing...


Sims Free Play, Infinity Blade and Mortal Kombat

Currently Loving Apps...


iPhone: My Disney Experience 

iPad: Touring Plans

Currently Crocheting, Sewing, or Knitting...


Pillow for beach babe
And a throw

Currently Loving At Disney or Florida...