Medication and Food (what not to mix)

Medication and Food (what not to mix)

1. Apple Juice and Allergy medication
I take Allegra and I can't drink acidic (orange/grapefruit) juice within 4 hours of taking one. I've read that mixing the two negates the Allegra! I ADORE grapefruit juice. I got by this by taking my pill at night before bed! Yes, I literally drink Grapefruit juice that often.

2. Limes and Cough Medicine
Something in acidic fruits like limes, grapefruits, and some oranges might block an enzyme that breaks down the cough suppressant Dextromethorphan (amount others! Statins included.)

3. Dairy products and antibiotics
(Fun fact: I'm allergic to Penacillien)
Some antibiotics, including Cipro, will bind to the calcium and iron in dairy products. When this happens it blocks the absorption of the antibiotics.

4. Chocolate and Ritalin
The stimulant in chocolate, Theobromine, combines with the Simulants in Ritalin medication can cause seizures. Caffeine is also a risk.

5. Smoked meat and antidepressants
If certain antidepressants (check with your doctor) are combined with the Amino acid Tyramine could cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure. You might have to steer clear of smoked salmon and summer sausage!

6. Vitamin k and Warfarin
Warfarin is a blood-thinner that prevents clotting. People who take this medication should regulate their intake of the vitamin k. Leafy greens, broccoli, and cinnamon all have large amounts of vitamin k in them. Combining these two could potentially cause liver damage.

7. Alcohol and acetaminophen
Our bodies use the same enzyme to break down alcohol as it does your tylenol. Make sure to leave 6 hours in-between imbibing and taking any acetaminophen (this includes cold medicines) Taking this two together can contribute to kidney and liver disease.

Girl's Day Out Haul!

HAUL! I went out with a friend and we went shopping which we haven't done in months and months!

We started out in a chocolate shop called Encore Chocolate and Teas we browsed for teas but I ended up buying a piece of fresh DELICIOUS caramel for $0.50 and these strange chocolate covered berries for $5.99. They were tart and it really worked well. He said that "Raw" meant that there is little to no processing that that this specific brand "Pacari" owns there trees and does all the steps to make these little chocolates themselves.

The owner was AMAZING. Obviously, a friendly passionate man. He let's you try samples before buying the chocolate OR tea. I tried a sample of blue cheese chocolate which I can say was actually really good and I thought it would be horrible. I told him I was disappointed that he had everything under the sun but chocolate with nougat inside, my favorite. He promised to ask around if I promised to come back. WHO WOULDN'T?

Just down the road we popped into this used books store Browsers' Used Book Store and looked around. I was about to leave empty handed when I spotted this on a rack by the door. I got The Once and Future King by T.H. White for $2. Its on my 2014 to read list. You can see the entire resolution book list HERE.

After that we stopped by the Goodwill on the west-side of Olympia. I found this ADORABLE Vera Wang clutch for $1.25. I've been using it ever since. I just pop it right inside my purse and slip it out if I don't feel like carrying the whole SHABANG around. It gets heavy!

I think it retails for something like $20? It isn't by any means anything close to one of her dresses of course. It think these are just sold at stores like Kohl's. I still love it though. It has three pocket areas. One zipped for change and two open areas on either side of the "card slots" in the middle. One of them is deep and one is shorter and perfect for putting cash in. I adore this little purse.

Our last stop was The World Market also on the west-side of Olympia. You may or may not be aware of this but I ADORE four things in life. Hubbins, the color green, Octopuses, and BEES. This is a bee measuring cup stack ($12.99) that sits on my counter now.

I had my eye on This pear measuring cup set from Nordstrom but this is WAY better (cheaper too!) and more my style.

Lastly, I picked up these two little hard rubberized hedgehogs for $5.99. Any guesses what they are for? They are for the dryer. That's right. I'm highly allergic to all things fragrant. So, I can't use dryer sheets. I just toss these little beauties into the dryer with each load and they toss around in there make the clothes soft, helping them dry, and getting rid of that pesky static cling! They work wonderfully.

We had a blast together and this shopping trip was long overdue. I can't wait for the next one! Thank you for following along.

Reading Race 10 Books

As you may or may not know I pledged ,as part of my new years resolution (see here), to read the book Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. I feel like my reading habits tend toward the frivolous and meaningless romantic comedies, that are easily read and just as easily forgotten. I'm setting out to change this today. Not only am I going to read Gone with the Wind, but also 9 other books that have been recommended to me.

I do read rather quickly so 10 books for this year (yikes..only 10 months left!) doesn't seem like much of a task or goal really, but while working and going to school full time I assure you I will be challenged by this.

The books are as follows (not in reading order):

1. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
(of course) I want to read this not only because it is a classic but TWO (count them..one..two) people have urged me to read it. It is first on the list because of this reason but also because I also happen to OWN this book already. I have no excuse but laziness.

2. The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Recommended to me by my dear Hubbins when he realized I was watching the cartoon Sword in the Stone for the second time (and that I know all the words).

3. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This one just because it is a shame I haven't read it but also because I heard that it is completely different than my current assumptions (I assume that he is a monster who is dumb and bumbling.. I'm wrong? I must read this)!

4. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Recommended by my friend Maggie.

5. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Recommended by my mother-in-law Paula.

6. The Reader by Bernhard Shlink
Recommended by my cousin Kate

7. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This one again by Kate.

8. A Fine and Private Place by Peter S. Beagle
Hubbins said this was a beautiful beautiful book.

9. The Innocent by Posie Graeme-Evans
Recommended by my friend Cristin (along with the other two books in the series.)

10. Rain of Gold by Victor E. Villasenor
Recommended by Laura (the same who first recommended Gone with the Wind)

Do you have any great suggestions? If you read any of these please let me know what you think in the comments! I will be posting reviews on each book. :D

Thank you for following along.

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

Hope you all had a day full of love, happiness, and hope.

I woke up to an adorable surprise from my Hubbins. (see below)

Look at the heart garland! He brought it into the bedroom and hung it up. Sooo cute and so inspired. It really made my morning. Plus that giant Valentines card on the far right is my first GIANT card and I have been ogling them for years.

Tulips, HUGE stuffed hippo I lovingly caressed inside Walmart three weeks ago (he remembered!), a giant velvet heart full of turtle candies, giant card, a Vanilla Lime candle (see pic below) , and a spattering of fake roses.

These candles are Gold Canyon candles. They are amazing. They have amazing scents that really last but the best part is that they are never overpowering but fill your ENTIRE house. I think the price is worth it. This one has double wicks to avoid any wax build up on the sides. This is an "avon" type business. You can purchase the products and sell them on your own and host parties.

Like a good wife I hung the card up on the fridge since we don't have a mantle.

and look at the giant envelope it came in (arguably my favorite part)

Such a wonderful day! I got him an engraved copper bookmark with his name on one side and a quote from Game of Thrones. 

"Shekh ma shieraki anni"

Which means "My sun and stars" in the Dothraki language. Just in case you aren't apart of that cult following.

It is what a girl says to a guy. He says back to her "Moon of my life" and we've picked up on this adorably nerdy habit.

I also got him a little metal puzzle and some chocolates (peanut butter cup)

I also got presents from several parents at the daycare I work at (read more about my job here)

1. I got a bag FULL of candies (Dove chocolates and Andes)

2. A bag of homemade cookies (m&m!)

3. Those two chocolates in the front are a white chocolate covered macchiato ganache with a half walnut inside and on the left is a red milk chocolate heart with chocolate ganache inside.

4. On the far left is a jar of Cherry Candy Cane body butter by Beurre Pourle (Beauticology) 5 fluid ounces of AMAZING. It smells like liquid maraschino cherries. It feels amazing. My dogs tried to eat my arms off. Its perfect. It was wonderful to my sensitive skin as well. I adore it!

For the rest of the day we ate out and relaxed! I've been saving three sayings for almost 6 months to write on Hubbins' Facebook wall on Valentines day and it went down without a hitch (what.. is the hitch I was expecting?) So glad I finally got the chance.

1. You make my heart have premature ventricular contractions.

2. You make my cardiac muscle pump blood through my vascular system really quickly.

3. I love you from my head tomatoes.

How was your Valentines Day? Did you go out with friends? Have a comfy day off? Let me know.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

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Emergency Pocket: Purse Edition

There is a zippered pocket in my Merona purse (see review here) where I keep all my "emergency" items.

If you'd like to watch a What's in my Bag video to see everything inside click HERE.

Emergency pocket innards (top left to bottom right):
Pad
CPR Shield
Tissues (see review here)
St. Ives Fresh H20 Body Moisturizer Gel-Creme with Aqua Capsules (for Dry skin)
Sleep Mask
Cough Drop
Tums
Ibuprofen (gel capsules)
My inhaler
Germ-X Hand sanitizing wipes
Burt's Bees Revitalizing Lip Balm (see review here)
One band-aid

The CPR Shield is from a CPR class that I had to take for work (post about where I work here). I know how to save you. This is just a shield in case of spittle/blood/throw-up. They are disposable but the teacher gave us all an extra to keep with us. :D

I do have asthma but I rarely have asthma attacks unless something has really irritated my lungs. I have them maybe one every two weeks. It is more often while I'm sick.

Thank you so much for following along!

How to Buy Your Man a Valentines Day Gift

For actual men with individual personalities.

I get frustrated when I start shopping for presents for Hubbins. I have a strange URGE to look up lists like I will find a magical one that was made specifically for him. They usually look something like this:

1. Cufflinks
2. Shaving Kit
3. Wallet
4. Watch
5. Tie

6. Cologne
7. Beer Making Kit/BBQ Kit
8. Tools
9. Clothing
10. Games
11. Jewelry
12. Weird Novelty Items
13. Random Tech Gadgets
14. Accessories for Tech Gadgets

Cufflinks? I have never met anyone (outside of a wedding) who was wearing cufflinks. Only rich people and car salesmen look up LISTS for gifts apparently. Maybe it is because I'm below middle class but the same goes for ties. Shaving kit? My Hubbins keeps a full beard so that is out.

Case in point THREE emails I received with Valentines Day lists. Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy.. Lets compare.

Amazon's List Walmart's List Etsy's List

Amazon: Where is the "for him" section? I see several "for her" sections. Oh on the left bar there is a "fashion for him" but looks like other than that you are stuck looking for gifts in the "Gifts for the..." sections in the middle.

Walmart: Down toward the bottom there is a "Gifts he really wants" Which suggests a tablet, cologne, and a watch (surprise, surprise.) After clicking on it it takes me to a list of cameras, computers, tablets, and watches. There is a ring called Forever Bride 1/10 Carat T.W. Sterling Silver Men's Comfort Feel Diamond Ring in this section. It looks like..this.

 I support men wearing gems 100% but I feel like this "mens" ring is pushing that envelope. I mean... my husbands ring looks like THIS.

It is the one on the left with the ruby (mine is on the right.) It has a ruby.. correct me if I'm wrong.. but even the manliest of men couldn't sport this without some raised eyebrows.

Etsy: Out of all of them Etsy clearly shines. I wasn't expecting much... honestly. Even though I personally shop on Etsy F.O.R. everything. They have a lot of the most common suggestions wallets, a tie, cuff links, and shaving implements. I see so much more though.. customizable cell phone covers/cases, messenger bag, compass (love this idea), personalized pocket knife, and soap? I approve of this list. It could really get your ideas flowing. So B- for Etsy!

Anyway. You get the idea. Here is how to shop for YOUR guy.

Do what I do... make it a gift for HIM the easy way.

The first step is to pay attention to him. Does he complain about ANYTHING and can one of those complains (because I'm sure he does) be FIXED with a gift?? That is the easiest way to make someone happy. If his chair is uncomfortable get him a new one and have someone make a SEAHAWKS cover for it if he's crazy about his home team. (12th woman!)

If you don't find inspiration down that road here is a sure fire way to find SOMETHING for him.

1. Make a list. This is a list of everything he LIKES to do. Does he play video games? You don't have to be specific yet. Just make a list. Sports, Video games, Fishing, watching TV.. etc. Whatever it is. If he likes to DRIVE. If he likes to SIT OUTSIDE. Just make a list.

2. Make a list of things he uses. Does he have keys? Keychain. Does he WEAR jewelry? Rings? Does he wear CLOTHES? Does he drive a car? What kind of phone does he have? Does he read (bookmarks).... etc. Or even things you THINK he would LIKE to use.

3. RANDOM ITEMS! Just FUN stuff like magnetic poetry for the fridge, posters, and models.

Now that you have those chose something from 1 and something from 2 and put it together. If you want extra small stuff to go with more expensive items mix 1. and 3.

Examples:
1. Hubbins likes the game Eve Online
2. I got him a keychain that was the symbol for his favorite empire.

1. One of his favorite book series is The Wheel of Time
3. I had a woman on Etsy print the map from under the cover onto canvas

1. Quote from favorite show/video game/movie
2. PUT it on something. Shirt, book mark, cell phone case...

1. Hubbins doesn't love hunting
2. Don't make things CAMO! lol

Personalize with inside jokes, memories, or names.

We ALWAYS have spending limits for every occasion and they are never over $50 usually. So, we never have extravagent gifts. We never give each other anything we "need" but that doesn't mean they are always crazy. Last year one of the gifts he got me (not sure for which holiday) was an iced tea maker... its amazing. I didn't even know I wanted one.

On Valentines Day 2014 I will update this list with what we got each other so you can see how it worked out. I don't see Valentines Day as a "present" holiday so our spending limit is $30. This doesn't include dinner/flowers/chocolates we would like to get each other.

I'm excited. The presents that I chose for him this year are both very small. One of them is a fun item and one is a personalized (by this system) gift. Its on the sweet side because of Valentines Day.

Good Luck and don't stress. I'm sure if I got Hubbins a paper bag puppet he would love it.

LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE

Thank you so much for following along!

Allergies: The main ones

My Obscure Allergies

After posting about my favorite new tissues HERE. I thought I would elaborate on the allergies I have issues with. Maybe one of you could help me with one of them or I could impart some information that could help you.

Allergy
noun
a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, esp. pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

Are any of these considered allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances? What is the difference? Also none of these are helped by any kind of allergy pill I have tried prescription or over the counter.

1. My own hands.

Yes. My face is extremely sensitive. If I rub my face I break out in red splotchiness. This can be covered with makeup so it isn't too inconvenient. The splotches don't itch or hurt. They feel a little bit warm as if the area has swollen. They happen in varying degrees. If my husband (who has a very full beard) were to kiss all over my face I would be covered in them. This again is JUST my face and sometimes on my neck. I haven't ever broken out like this anywhere else. Example below is from my hands and its just along my jaw bone. There is a tiny bump in the middle. What does that mean? To get this reaction (just for YOU) I just rubbed my hands all over my face like someone who was exasperated would.

The picture below is after my husbands beard attacked my neck.

2. Bleach/Clorox Bleach Pen

I hadn't used bleach in years then I bought some white sheets. I washed them in some Tide with bleach at some point and put them on the bed. I woke up in the middle of the night and every breath I took was crackly. I assumed it was the sheets and took them off. It took me two days to recover. The second incident was at work. There was a spill and they cleaned the area with TONS of bleach. I walked through the area and five minutes later I had the crackly lungs again. The third incident was while making a t-shirt as a gift. That Pinterest pin everyone has seen where you write with the bleach pen on a shirt and wash it and the design is a different shade. I did that with a complicated design and queue the crackle lungs. So I've come to the conclusion that I have a sensitivity to bleach.
-p.s. The t-shirt came out amazing... she LOVED the gift. #Worth it.

3. Bamboo.

Yeah. My roommate Nathan told me that a bird kept smashing into a window. I went to investigate and sure enough. A small bird was throwing itself into one of the windows. I Googled this and figured that it saw its reflection. One of the tips was to take soap and draw lines on the window to get rid of the glare. I got the soap and walked around the back of the house where there is no clear path. The whole side of the house is a jungle of bamboo. I loved it but I hadn't had a chance to tromp through the stuff yet. I waded through five feet or so of the stuff to the window and rubbed the lines on. I went back inside and relaxed. I had saved the bird. It was summer and I was wearing shorts. My legs broke out in EXTREMELY itchy blisters. Little tiny ones in clusters all over my legs. It was horrible. I itched them and they oozed. Disgusting. I'm sorry. I itched the spots like crazy and I have slightly (barely noticeable unless you know where to look) darker skin in those areas. Example photo is a picture I took of my cousin for my Etsy shop in front of the offending bamboo. Look at it back there... all evil and such a beautiful shade of green too.

4. Band-aids/Hospital Tape

I learned this the one and only time I've been in the hospital for a serious surgery. I had my gallbladder taken out. (ugh) Long story short they taped the IV onto my arm. When I woke from the surgery they tore it off and 10 layers of my skin went with it. The hypoallergenic tape they had used fused with the sensitive skin inside my elbow. I can use band-aids ANYWHERE except my face, neck, chest, inside of my elbow, and the backs of my knees. Those areas are very sensitive and the resin in the band aids fuses with my skin. It took so many layers off that my skin took almost three weeks to recover from that alone.

5. Vapor Rub

This one I learned just a few weeks ago. I bought some vapor rub off-brand from Winco (Hey.. it says *Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks Vaporub) because I remember always wanting to try it when I was little. It looked so soothing in the commercials. I'm not sure why I thought dabbing stuff on my chest and below my nose would turn out okay. I did so and it did feel good to breath in until my chest and lip started BURNING horribly. I quickly washed it off and my whole chest and my upper lip were inflamed and burning for hours afterward. Regardless of my ministrations.. the burning. Oh... the BURNING. It was horrible.

Other random allergies?

• Penicillin/Amoxicillin (not sure which) gave me an insanely uncontrollable nose bleed when I was little and every since I've been firmly on Azithromycin. *See post about being sick
• Kiwi. I'm no longer allergic to this. I also had a crazy nose bleed while eating these SLASH drinking things like Kiwi Strawberry Snapple. I can safely eat them now though. Delish!
• Microfiber blankets. Yeah the ones that are so super soft that they catch on your calluses? My skin doesn't like them. It makes it get all rashy.
• Bourbons/Whiskey gives me.. body hives. Not 100% sure about this one. Happened twice after drinking either. (I'm not really a drinker. I just had a glass with some coke on both occasions)

I'm feeling itchy just writing this!! Fear not readers... I doubt I will obtain an allergic reaction to posting blogs!

Thank you so much for following along!

Short fun facts extra!

Short useless facts post!

1. Someone told me about monthly subscription boxes.
2. I looked up unboxings for them.
3. I found Jaaackjack (who did unboxings) and subscribed to her adorable kindness.
4. She told me in a video about popsugars channel (she has lazy girls guide to beauty on their channel)
5. I watched popsugars channel and liked it. I subscribed.
6. I watched a top that! episode and loved tyler oakley.
7. I watched a video on his channel and then subscribed.
8. I watched his videos all the way back to aug 19th and saw joe sugg.
9. In the suggested videos in the right bar while watching that video I saw one of Zoella's vlogmas videos. I watched it. Liked it. Subscribed.
10. I watched all her videos. Including the ones on her more zoella channel. Subscribed.
11. I saw all her friends in her videos. Liked them and subscribed. Louise, Tan/Jim

So in essence.. because someone told me about a monthly subscription box earlier this year. I have since subscribed to:

JaaackJack
JaaackJackVlogs
Popsugargirlsguide
Tyler Oakley
Extratyler
Zoella
MoreZoella
Sprinkleofglitter
Sprinkleofchatter
Tanya Burr
Jim Chapman
vlogswithjim

Thank you so much for following along!

New Years Resolutions

I am SO ready for another 365 day trip around the sun.☼

This new year is 'bout to get real. I'm taking this to a new level. I'm not making a resolution. I'm reSOLutionizing my life. These changes WILL happen. They will.

Will you take the pledge with me? Post your answers to this list below.

A bad habit I'm going to break:  Anxiety. I need to work on not letting anxiety rule my life.

A new skill I'd like to learn: Piano.. :( I've always wanted to learn. A couple weeks ago I posted on FB about how I don't connect with music. That wasn't 100% true. I want to play the piano. It speaks to me.

A person I hope to be more like: My husband. I want to work on being more carefree and letting things go.

A good deed I'm going to do: Pay if forward to someone

A place I'd like to visit: Corning/Jersey or Arizona miss you guys! I'm not sure where to visit first but we have been missing family a lot lately because of the holidays.

A book I'd like to read: Gone with the Wind. I own this book and I have been meaning to read it. I just need to PICK the thing up and get to it. I'm just in the middle of so many books right now.

A letter I'm going to write: Expressing thankfulness to someone.

A new food I'd like to try: Macarons. I've NEVER had one. Pity me. Everyone is obsessed with these and I see them and hear about the flavors (um blackberry with marshmallow center..anyone?) all day.

I'm going to do better at: Relaxing at home. Like I said before I need to get into a calmer mindset. I want rainy days drinking hot cocoa and snuggling.

More days where I can appreciate the flowers, sunshine, and time spent with hubbins.

Happy New Year! Thank you so much for following along!

8 Advent Calendars and Christmas

I'm so nosy. WHAT did you get for Christmas? I have no idea why I would like to know. I like to say its because it is how I collect ideas for others presents. Ha.

I loved giving out both bought and made gifts this year.We gave a gift card, a Christmas nativity scene and some crochet gloves for example.

(These are not available in my store at the moment. After the holidays perhaps.)
If you are a Crocheter though you can find the pattern by YarnBlossomBoutique HERE

Here is a little collage of what I got my husband. Not a huge Christmas this year because of car troubles, college costs, and starting a new job cost me $144... but that is for a different post.

1. A drawing print for Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd from Ghostbusters (his favorite movie) HERE
2. A t-shirt that says "With great beard comes great responsibility (he has a beard and always will) HERE
3. Metalworks 3D laser cut models. They send you the sheets and they make tiny metal models. They have a variety of different shapes. I chose to get Gerry "The Black Pearl" he loves it and is almost finished making it. They are for children but make great little stocking stuffers. HERE

What I wish we had done this year? Get an advent calendar with opening doors. I made this one.

Which was nice. I like the way it turned out. You can purchase them from OhHelloMagpie HERE. I took inspiration from their picture to make mine.

At the same time though.. I like opening the little doors. I CRAVE it. There are a lot of DIY advent calendars but.. that doesn't help me does it? I'd be the one to make it. I was lured inspired to get an advent calendar by the vlogger (during her vlogmas videos) Zoella. She had FIVE to open every day. JEALOUSSSSS.

There are a lot of different kinds of advent calendars. Here is a list of 8 I wouldn't mind getting for us to open next year.

1. A DIY one that you've had bought purhaps? Still appeals to your DIY self. They have a nice selection on Etsy.  (The picture I used is from Shim&Sons blog. It is a tutorial in case you wanted to make one of these FOR me someone.)
2. Ciaté 'Mini Mani' Set advent calendar ($58) 25 NAILPOLISHES! (which is a $168 value!)
3. The coveted Benefit Countdown to Love advent calendar ($68) Which is an assortment of different beauty products.
4. David's Tea ($30) makes this adorable advent calendar full of a variety of teas. Each day is one cup of tea.

1. Freedom Advent Calendar ($56) JEWELRY ♥ Can you imagine? Rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets... the possibilities.
2. Whimsical Woodland Advent Cabin!($79.95) While this one is on the super spendy side. There is a plus. This is more of a "make a tradition" advent calendar. Something you keep. Inside each door is a little woodland creature. This would go great with a Christmas town set up. I adore it. Especially the little cabin front. I like that the back is where the bulk of the doors are. The front door is the extra special 25th surprise!
3. La Maison du Chocolat Advent Calendar ($50) gourmet chocolate.. if you are going to do chocolate. Do it right. Just take a look at their website. Ganaches, pralines...heaven.
4. Playmobil Princess Advent Calendar ($24.99) This is one of the things Zoella had. Click on her name to watch her Vlogmas for December 2013 and open all the doors and put it together! SUPERCUTE. Not even sure why I want this.

Well there you have it folks. Advent calendars. A delight. I want to get TWELVE and just open ONE each month and pretend there is something special going on on the 25th of each month.

I'll be back for a post about NEW YEARS resolutions!

Thank you so much for following along!

My Christmas Wish List Top 10

Dear Santa, I was framed and here is my Christmas wish list. Yes the items are on the CHEAP side. I won't try and pull the wool over your eyes. I don't have the money to even make a wish list full of expensive things. It isn't in my DNA. I can't do it.

There is a little of everything. Any of these would be great presents for a mother, a sister, or a best friend.

Without further ado... my list

1. EMPERIA Quilted Satchel in "Tan"  $15
Purses. There are 10,000 purses that I love. This one IS sold out. I still want it though. Its price was $15. AHHhh gawd it's perfection. I think a purse will always be my #1 

2.  Maybelline Color Elixir in "Nude Illusion" $8.99. 
I saw this on Jaaackjack's November favorites video for 2013. I W.A.N.T. this. It looks glorious. Isn't the glass tube so pretty? I adore it.

3. Women's Myra Tall Boot $39.99 
Boots. I want them. Everyone has them. I have never owned a pair of boots. Yeah.. I live at 1234 under a rock lane... I see them everywhere now and they look so comfy and warm.

4. Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Scent $7.99 5.05oz
I heard about this from Sprinkleofglitter on youtube. She is so fun! I have no idea where I have been in terms of hair products but I have never tried a dry shampoo. I gave baby powder a try the other day and it was amazing. I LOATHE the smell though. I could not stand it. So I think getting this will be life changing. There are six scents.. Original, blush, refresh, cherry, wild , and paisley. I can't imagine what paisley smells like....castle dust? They also have tinted. 

5. Philosophy shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath in Spiced Gingerbread Cookie $16.50 16oz
It is all three (shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath) There are recipes on the bottle. Like FIVE years ago I had a set of three given to me and I absolutely loved them. I can't say that they left much of a smell on me afterward but using them was BLISS.

6. E.L.F. Studio 11 Piece Brush Collection $30
 I own ZERO brushes. Yeah. I subsist on disposable eye-shadow brushes, Q-tips, and cotton balls. So this is long overdue. This comes with the case, eye-shadow brush, complexion brush, small angled brush, small smudge brush, fan brush, powder brush, angled foundation brush, concealer brush, small precision brush, blush brush, and contouring brush. 

7. Pop Sugar Must Have Box. $39.95 per month
I must have one. La! I love watching Pop Sugar "unboxings". I'm CRAZY about watching Tyler Oakley on the Popsugargirlsguide YouTube channel. The things people get in these boxes... are just perfect. A perfect monthly surprise. 

8. Daily Planner 2014 Russian Doll $33.46 
I need one. I literally tear a piece of paper out of a notebook or grab a piece of printer paper. Every. Day. to write down lists for the day. This one is ADORBS. The person on Etsy makes the cover and then gives you an insert of your choosing. I would go for the daily one but look at the choices in the last picture. There are FIVE insert book options.

9.  Rae Dunn by Magenta "White Pear" Measuring cups $32 
Aren't these amazing? I hate putting measuring cups in drawers. They just aren't build for it. I adore this. Its beautiful and I would die if I could have this sitting on my counter.

10. Textured Popcorn Knit Infinity Scarf $9.99
I can crochet but I cannot knit (I know this isn't..real knitting) but I <3 this scarf. I wear a grey scarf 24/7 and I should probably shake that up a little bit. I'm not ready for other colors though.

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