Mini Sephora Haul

I had my 29th birthday at the beginning of August and I had a gift card to Sephora. Thus, the mini Sephora haul was born. I scoured the website and finally chose one of those PH lipsticks that turn color once they are applied.

Since it was my Birthday, Sephora threw in a little gift!

Plus, I got the 3 samples you get to chose while at checkout with Sephora.

Left to Right: Sephora Color Reveal Lip Balm, Make Up For Ever Smokey Extravagant Mascara, and Make Up For Ever Lipstick in Rouge 

The Color reveal lip balm is in the color "Unique Pink" 

I also got three samples: This first one is a cologne Atelier Cologne in "Cedrat Enivrant"

This perfume sample Fresh Life "Eau de parfum" 1oz of this is $48

This little sample packet is a Bliss brand Triple Oxygen + C energizing cream. Its a .7fl oz sample. I plan on using that up tonight!

 Here are the swatches: The Sephora Color Reveal on the left and the Make Up Forever on the right.

When I wiped the Color Reveal off my lips with a makeup removing wipe this was the color.

This first picture is a control of my lips without any product on them 

This is the Make Up For Ever Lipstick

This is the color reveal lip balm

Thank you so much for following along! Stay tuned. My next blog will be images of my August Lip Monthly Unboxing.

Toms River, New Jersey Vacation 2014

This is part two of our two week east coast vacation!

Go read about our trip to New York first!

Otherwise lets pick up where I left off yesterday. In New York we rented a vehicle and I drove us the 300 mile (five hour drive) to Toms River, NJ!

We were there to see my father and other assorted relatives.

We had a wonderful time there as well and I was SO happy that Hubbin's had the chance to really get to know the family I have out there. When he met them on our wedding day there wasn't exactly bonding time.

Here are some photos from that trip!

Point pleasant beach, NJ (THE BOARDWALK! My favorite)

Gotta luv the jelliesssss. When will I get my own tank full? lol

While standing in line to see the liberty bell in Philadelphia,PA I swear the clouds on the east coast are fluffier.

Seaside,NJ (The Jersey Shore boardwalk.. aka that SHOW)

If you want to see more of our adventures in New Jersey make sure and watch this video I made on my youtube channel. Footage! New Pictures! LOTSO'FUN!

Thank you SO much for following along

Corning New York Vacation 2014

We're back!

So, we were gifted a vacation to the east coast (if you aren't aware... we live in Washington state on the west coast of the U.S.) for two weeks.

The first week we'd spend in Corning, NY with Hubbins' family and the second week we'd spend in New Jersey with my family there.

This post is purely about the week in New York. I'll write a separate blog on the week in New Jersey.

We arrived at the airport July 15th and our plan was supposed to take off at 2:45pm PST.

One of the batteries had gone dead in a light that indicated the door was closed so our plan was delayed for 50 minutes.

This was HORRIBLE because our layover in Chicago was only 50 minutes... We were sure we'd miss our connecting flight to Elmira, NY.

Gerry's aunt was keeping tabs on our flight and the airport was trying to be helpful as well. They assumed we'd miss the flight and both rebooked us for the next available flight which was an entire day later.

Well.....our connecting flight was ALSO delayed (for unknown reasons) by around an hour and a half.. we ran from gate C.. to F in O'hare airport.. it was a 20 minute run. When we got to the gate our plane hadn't even arrived! We waited around huffing and puffing.

That flight was uneventful and we landed in Elmira, NY late but whole at around 12:30am EST.

Waiting at baggage.... and waiting..and waiting. YUP. You guessed it. Our baggage had been kept behind and would be put on the flight that didn't leave until the next day.

What a miserable first day in my "comfortable airplane clothes" without toiletries or lipstick...

So, of course I met almost everyone I was scheduled to meet on THAT first day. I'm sure I smelled like an old garbage can left out in 90 degree weather after it took two plane rides next to OTHER old garbage cans.

Otherwise we had a thrilling vacation there. Here are some memories...

 From Centerway Bridge over the Chemung river in Corning, NY

A monument to the Seneca Indians in Painted Post, NY

Moi... taking a baby grand piano selfie.. still in awe.

There was a flood in Corning in 1972. This is the flood level inside the house. This is REALLY high. Inside the house is it about 5ft off the floor but the house has steps up to inside at this level. I'm not sure how high it was but... too high I'm sure.

My favorite piece inside the Corning Museum of Glass...

These are TINY pieces all molded together... earliest form of pixel art?

I was enchanted with all the two story homes in Corning since I can only think of ONE two story home that I've seen where I live... one.

Watch this video on my YouTube channel for footage and more photos!

Stay tuned for the New Jersey week blog/video

☻☻Lip Monthly Unboxing July 2014 box☻☻

Hello!

This is my first subscription box. The company did not send me this box and I'm not affiliated with them at all.

That being said I did get the summer deal for the box (use the code "SUMMERLIPS" while checking out to get half off your first box!)

Also, even though I was already planning on making an unboxing video for this box (and already decided to purchase it) inside the box on the card it says "Do a video review - get a free extra product" Win-Win for me! So, in my next box I'll be getting a free item! I'm super excited about that. lol

So, a little about this box!

Lip Monthly
$10 a box

The website specifically says "2-3 full sized products, and 2-3 sample products"
I got 4 lip products and a random one so I think that is pretty accurate.

 On the card here it says:

"Dear Lip Monthly Subscriber,
Hopefully you're enjoying your summer!
This month we're delivering you a combination of more well known brands along with a few niche brands that you may have not heard of :) We've also tried to mix up the colors a bit ;)
We'll be launching our Lip Shop in the next few weeks so you can purchase these items after trying them out! Also - next month we're going to begin theming the box in a very unique way!
Till Next Month
Team Lip Monthly
XoXo"

The products I received are

1. Revlon Color Burst Lip Gloss in the color 044 "Sunbaked"
Buy online at www.revlon.com for $6.99

Sunbaked

2. City Color Cosmetics Lip Balm in the color "Bright Pink"
Buy online at www.citycolorcosmetics.com for $2.99

 Bright Pink

3. City Color Cosmetics Lip Lush Luscious Lip Crayon in the color "Wine"
I was disappointed in this because the twist at the bottom doesn't work. So, I'm not going to be able to use it at all after it gets worn down.
UPDATE: I took this on vacation with me and it started working! The pressure? The heat? Who knows but it was a STANDOUT while on vacation. I updated the picture of me wearing it while on vacay.
Buy online at www.citycolorcosmetics.com for $2.99

Lip Luscious Lip Crayon "Wine"

4. Appeal Cosmetics in the color "Red Light District"
This product is no longer on their website or not yet on the website. I'm not 100% sure. Either way the card says that is retails for $22 but.. I'm not sure from where.
Buy online at www.appealcosmetics.com for $22

 red light district

5. The monthly mix up item for this month of the
John Frieda Straight Fixation Smoothing Creme 1.5oz
This is on the John Frieda website but when I click on the purchase link it says the page is down.
I looked around and this same product can be purchased from Overstock.com for $2.99

That is a box value of $37.96!!!!

I will for SURE be signing on for more months with this box. Hopefully, its this good every month. I'm also looking forward to when they theme the boxes! How fun. :D

Okay, so if you want to sign up you can. You don't HAVE to. If you do you can also use my referral code
http://mbsy.co/lipmonthly/8127275

Which is your favorite? Would you get a box like this?

Thank you so much for following long

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.

NYC Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm Review

I was search for a tinted balm like Babylips though (I'm always searching....) and I found

NYC Appleicious Glossy Lip Balm $2.99 on their website or $2.74 at Walmart.

1. It has beautiful colors (10 of them!)

2. It is sheer-ish
3. It isn't sticky
4. It moisturizes
5. lips feel softer
6. Doesn't solidify on lips when cold

Key ingredients are Shea butter, Jojoba, and Avocado oil!

These are the two I have. Apple Blossom on the left and Applelicious Pink on the right. Applelicious Pink is my favorite but I do love the Apple Blossom color. It seems like the Apple Blossom is more sheer than the Applelicious Pink.

The apple scent?
It doesn't smell bad but it isn't exactly my favorite scent. I think it smells like a sweet apple mixed with that lipstick smell. I don't notice the smell on my lips though after a bit so it isn't a con for me. Oddly enough the Applelicious Pink one smells more like apple than the Apple Blossom does. They all have this center of balm that is shaped like apple! They look a little curved because I've used them!

I'm basically in love with this product and I plan on buying more of the colors. The next one I buy will be Big Apple Red for sure then perhaps garnet gala or apple plum pie. One of those two. Caramel apple... looks good too though. I DONT KNOWWWW the CHOICESS. Lucky they are only $2.74 at Walmart.

This is my lips without any product.

This is my lips with Applelicious Pink (My favorite)

This is my lips with Apple Blossom

Babylips

I hate it. I'm not sure why it is so popular. Is it my lips? When I put Babylips on it feels like.. tacky goop mess that doesn't soak in and if the temperature drops even a whit it turns completely solid on my lips. UGH. If you love Babylips please let me know your wonderful experience and if I just bought a faulty batch!

Year Long Scarf - Update! 6 Months

I've had a daily crochet project going since January 1st that  you may or may not remember.

Here is a link to that post!

Basically, every day from January 1st 2014 to December 31st 2014 I'll be crocheting a line of crochet onto a piece.

I do this in order to create a "scarf" that represents this year. Each day is represented by the color of the sky!

White for overcast (let's face it people.. I used a lot of this and we're only 6 months in. I live in the Pacific Northwest!)

Light blue for partly cloudy

Blue for BLUEBLUEBLUE skies!

Black for thunderstorms/big DARK clouds

Today I'm officially 6 months into this "scarf"

I keep referring to it as a "scarf" because I won't be actually wearing this when I'm done. I'm going to hang it up!

This is a picture of it hung up.

Here is another picture with the months represented (click to see enlarged). I did not do an exact count but this is an approximation. You'll notice in Feb there are different stitched (puff/chain)

Puff stitches (which there are two rows in Feb) represent SNOW! The loose chain that is in the middle represents sleet.

How great is the large chunk of white in April? April showers..... :D

I love this project so far. I don't keep a lot of things because of sentimentality but this will be one I think.

Basically while outside each day I make note of the sky and write it down in my planner. At the end of the week (Sundays) I do all the rows and once a month I take it out and sew in all the tails. I do NOT want to get to December and have to sew in 365 tails. No thank you!

What do you think of my 2014 weather scarf? I was thinking of doing one with emotions. Red for anger, blue for sad.. etc. That would be slightly therapeutic don't you think? Help us acknowledge our feelings on a daily basis.

Thank you SO much for following along!