Glittery Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder

Happy New Year! Can you believe it is already 2018? What better way to start off the new year than with an organization project? I love to use mason jars in my home decor and DIY projects! They come in many sizes and can be used in so many ways. Today, I am sharing how I re-purposed mason jars into decorative holders for my makeup brushes.

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Summer Makeup Look

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Once the weather turns warmer, I feel the need to change up my makeup routine for a lighter coverage. I am not a makeup professional, I am just a mom who wants to look halfway put together on a daily basis!

Today I am sharing some of my recent favorite makeup products that help me achieve a glowing, summer look.

Pampering Your Face With Masks From Imperial Glamour

Our face is the first thing anyone sees, so we want to keep it looking youthful and glowing. It takes a lot of work to achieve this and one of the ways to pamper your face is with masks. I am a low maintenance kind of girl, so I have only recently starting using face masks and special treatments, mostly to try to combat signs of aging.

Recently I introduced you to a beauty box that focuses on natural products, called Imperial Glamour. The box for March was called "Mask Madness" and contained masks and scrubs. The total value of this box is $48 and it contains three deluxe sized samples!

Pamper Yourself With Imperial Glamour Beauty Box

The great thing about subscription boxes is that it allows you to try new products before you buy them. When I was approached by Imperial Glamour to try their boxes, I was happy to, in exchange for my honest thoughts. The boxes are filled with high quality, natural, organic, and vegan products made in the US or Canada. I like the fact that she supports local, small businesses that are primarily owned by women.

The thing that I like about the IG Beauty box is that each month is a different theme. January contained only hair products and February contained lip products. There are two box options: the Deluxe for $25 and the Mini for $16.

My Favorite Things - A Stocking Stuffer Guide and Giveaway {CLOSED}!

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Christmas is coming and hopefully you have started your shopping.  One thing that I always seem to leave till the last minute is stocking stuffers!  I have a husband and teenage boy to buy for, so I tend to have a hard time finding things to go in the stocking, which is why I love reading gift guides for ideas.  Today I am sharing my favorite beauty tools that make excellent stocking stuffers AND giving you a chance to win your own set!

Brand Love - 2nd Love Cosmetics + Giveaway! {CLOSED}

I love entering giveaways...especially on Instagram, and there are soooo many!  I lucked up and won a St. Patrick's Day Flash Giveaway from 2nd Love Cosmetics.  I did not know much about them prior to this, as I only recently started following them on Instagram.  2nd Love is a second generation cosmetics company based out of Los Angeles, CA.  They develop quality, cruelty-free cosmetics based on innovation and style.

2nd Love Cosmetics

Essentials for a Home Pedicure

I love a spa day as much as any girl, but it can get expensive going to the nail salon every month.  I try to splurge a couple of times a year and get a professional manicure and pedicure, but what is a girl to do the rest of the year?  I love wearing sandals and flip flops all summer long, so its important that my feet look pretty!

Birchbox Review December 2015

It is month three of my BirchBox subscription and I will have to say that this is not my favorite.  The theme for this month was All Wrapped Up, so the items were supposed to be beauty gifts.  The box itself was very pretty; it was a pretty silver and white pattern with a neon yellow bottom.   Although these are all sample sizes, the full size versions of these products come to about $128.

Brand Love - E.L.F. Cosmetics and #playbeautifully Challenge

I have recently become obsessed with a makeup line called e.l.f. (Eyes, Lips, Face) cosmetics.  It has been around for a while and I probably used it in my younger years, but I have recently become re-acquainted with it through Instagram.  The line is so affordable, and it can be found at your local drugstore, Target, and even the Dollar Tree! The products are all good quality and come in a wide variety of shades and styles.

Birchbox Review November 2015

It is month two of my BirchBox subscription and I am pretty happy with the products I received for $10. The theme for this month was pampering and polishing, so the items related to personal indulgence.  The box itself was very pretty; it was turquoise with a rich brown flower pattern.   Although these are all sample sizes, the full size versions of these products come to about $100.

BirchBox Review October 2015

This is my first month of BirchBox and I decided to try it since they were offering it for $5. It is a monthly subscription that starts at $10 per month.  I was happy with the products in my box this month.