Hello Monday

All last week I was debating back and forth on weather or not to keep this blog going its so hard sometimes trying to balance time and baby and sometimes the day gets away from me and i remember oh i forgot to blog today but i enjoy it.. even if no one reads this lol. ....

Our Friday started off with running late for story time so we decided to get some more birthday stuff out of the way since hubby was off fishing,  We went and bought more stamps and mailed out her invitations and i realize it was probably a little early to do so but life gets crazy around here with birthdays , weddings, and everything else in between i got a little excited and just sent them out giving people more than enough time to RSVP and get a cute picture of kinsie.

(big thank you to my amazing sister for taking her smash cake pictures for us)

Saturday i had an eye appointment with the lasik center to check my eyes early in the morning so after that we just headed over to my father in laws house instead of going over Sunday.. the kids watched Alice in wonderland and we bbq tri tip and of course ate twix ice cream bars because it was 102 out that day and I'm so over summer and this crazy California sun, hello i want ugg weather and falling leaves, and pumpkins everywhere..  and RAINY DAYS!!! if we don't get any rain there will be no lakes left next summer... 

Sunday started with church and it was such a great service .. it always it but lately it has been really good and kins has been loving the nursery and playing with all the kids her age.  after church we went over to our friends for some foot ball, selfies & apple pie ...

Today i am attempting to start my new workout/ diet routine and hopefully get some uninterrupted workouts from little miss fancy pants, a target trip and of course a little blog time... 

hope you all have a great week

xo, 

Gap Friends & Family : spring fever

You know i can't resist a good Gap sale! I made to purchases from there online last week they were having a march sale with the code SAVE which is still going on until the 14th , then i got another email for the 40% off friends and family sale that is march 13-16th! So of course i wanted to take advantage of this great deal and picked up some cute spring items for my little kins.

ribbed cardi | pocket cardi | chambray bubble onepeice |

flutter dress |  bunny ruffle top  |  Leopard ruffle dress 

I also picked up a stripped hoodie but no longer see it on the website and a white version of the flutter dress (purple) . Spring is defiantly in the air here in California and is supposed to be in the 80's this weekend. i can't wait for her to wear all the cute summer dresses and take her to the beach.. I can only imagine when the more summery clothes come out how excited i will be  but i always make sure to wait until they have a sale code which is like every week.. 

hope you all have a great weekend

xo,










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January Favorites

I always love seeing others monthly favorites on blogs and YouTube its a great way to learn about new products and try something new, here are a few of my favorites from January

 

 

 

obviously number one is the NAKED 3  and it does not disappoint  I love urban decay shadows and this new palette is so gorgeous

 

TOO FACED BULLETPROOF BROWS  I am in love with this brow product! its amazing and that's all there is too it! it comes with a great double ended brush and keeps your brows looking great all day long.

 

URBAN DECAY REVOLUTION LIPSTICKS I seriously don't know why it has taken me so long to get these lipsticks and why I don't have every single color!  I have two shades from this line SHAME  & NAKED ...naked is the perfect my lips but better color  and shame is a to die for deep berry color and last all day.

 



 The POREfessional from Benefit I have been wanting to try this for soooooo long and I was able to get a sample size from ulta and I have to say I have really been liking this primer I use it on top of the benefit stay flawless primer and under my Revlon color stay foundation

 

CLINIQUE HAPPY PERFUME I got a mini bottle of this and it smells so good I'm really sad it was just a mini bottle.

 

NAILS INC. polish in Porchester Square | New  this polish lasts sooo long on my nails and I love it! if you would like to see my review head on over to Mani Mondays and read all about it

 

Maybelline super stay concealer  I have had some nasty little break outs this month  and this has really helped with covering those bad little boys up..      

KINSLEY'S FAVES

wubba nub she is loving her little lamb Binky  and tried to grab and eat it while she's in the car seat and she is loving this pink teddy  she can really get a good grip on it and hold it  and of course try to eat it .

DIAMOND RING RATTLE we got this at her baby shower and she loves it! its easy for her to get a hold of and of course its super cute  it has cute little shapes inside the diamond and she likes looking at them and the sounds it makes ..

the night you were born book is one of our faves I don't know what it is about this book but she loves the duck page for some reason :)  but this is such a cute book and has beautiful words that makes me want to cry every time I read it

BURTS BEES LOTION I was looking for a good lotion that was unscented for her face and decided to try this .. I use it after bath time and have been using it all over  it has been really helping with her dry skin

HEADBANDS  we have been loving all month long and we are getting quite the collection hence my etsy addiction  but there have been a few that we just love and cant stop buying from
WILLOW CROWNS
ryanandwren
PRETTYLITTLEELM

hope you enjoy our faves
what have been your January favorites?

xo




 



Mani Mondays: formula x Torque

Its Mani Monday again and I had a little time while kins took a great nap whoo hoo! I recently purchased this gorgeous polish from Sephora  from the formula x line in the color Torque.  its a pretty metallic toupe color that goes on so smooth. With all metallic it can show any little imperfection on the nail so I used Essie fill the gap base coat and nails inc. gel effect top coat.

 

 

torque with flash

 

 

torque without flash

 

 

I love this polish and the formula x line from Sephora they have such amazing colors and great glitters that are so different. I have a serious nail polish collection and I really wanna get more of these polishes even thou I have every color under the sun. until I make a trip to the mall I will just be in love with this one ..

 

xo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mani Mondays: Nails Inc, GEL effects polish ..

Hi my name is Shannon and I'm a nail polish junkie! now that I have that out of the way I have been wanting to try the NAILS INC GEL EFFECT POLISH for a while now and I needed to keep my vib status from sephora for another year (because I have to that's why)  and thought it was the perfect time to pick up this polish and give it a go. I got the color in  PORCHESTER SQUARE a gorgeous grey toned nude 

Sephora describes it as : "A gel effect polish that delivers a plumping effect for glossy, salon-quality nails. This polish provides a high shine, super glossy finish without the need of a UV lamp or professional removal process. Gel Effect polish contains the same plumping technology as a salon gel manicure and lets you create the same look at home with ease. Formulated with revolutionary plasticiser technology, Gel Effect polish creates a gloss like you have never experienced before with standard nail polish. "

I applied two coats on top of Essie fill the gap base coat and let me just say even with one coat it looks amazing but I'm a two coat kinda girl and I wanted to truly test this polish out and didn't add a top coat .. on the Sephora site it says to "Apply one coat of Kensington Caviar base coat followed by two coats of your chosen Gel Effect polish.

-Finish with one coat of Kensington Caviar 45 Second top coat." for their suggested use I do have the top coat but wanted to see how this would do with out it ...

my polish usually chips / peels/ the very next day even with a top coat and usually looks nasty by day 3 so I have to start all over and with having a new baby "ain't no body got time for that " I'm lucky if I can brush my teeth some days let alone paint my nails   this polish has lasted me up to 5 days!! that's right 5 days with no top coat!  I'm so happy with this polish  that  want more! they offer 3 other colors in this collection a red and purple and a berry color I wish there was more of a variety but this polish is amazing I cant wait to see how long it lasts with a top coat .  

I could have gotten more days out of this polish it was day 5 and finally starting to chip and I had some free time while the hubby watched football and played with baby I thought I'd better take advantage and change it up. But so far I defiantly recommend this polish.

available at  Sephora 

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