Can you believe it's that time again? It seems like I just posted a review on Ipsy's April bag. The sneak peeks of this month's Ipsy bag have been causing quite a stir amongst the beauty community. I have been doing my best to avoid any spoilers that way I could fully enjoy the awesomeness of this month's Spring Fling by Ipsy. Mirabella Colour Sheers Lipstick (Daydream): Mirabella Beauty mineral-based brand that claims to compliment all skin tones. I have received Mirabella products in the past, but this is the first time I've had the opportunity to try one of... Continue reading

After two weeks of trying to find Wet n Wild's new Spring Forward Limited Edition palettes at my local drugstores, I finally did a little research and managed to find both palettes online for a somewhat reasonable price. I received both palettes today and I'm happy to be adding both to my palette collection. Wet n Wild (Nude Awakening): This palette has been getting rave reviews across the beauty blogger/vlogger community and is being hailed as a dupe for the Urban Decay's Naked palette. Check out Nouveau Cheap's in depth comparison between Nude Awakening and Naked here. Left Side Right... Continue reading

GlossyBox is probably the most anticipated box out of my three current monthly subscriptions. I received this box last week and have been dragging my feet getting this post up...because frankly...I've been lazy. lol. Anyways, I figured it was time I give GlossyBox a proper review on my blog. Their monthly boxes are beautifully packaged, well curated, and they definitely entice me to try new brands and different products. April's theme was "Work that Beauty"... Glow Blush by TIGI (Lovely): I've seen TIGI's salon products and had no idea they had a cosmetic line as well. I was pleased to... Continue reading

This week I received my first subscription box from Loot Crate, which is a great service to soothe your inner gamer/geek. The service costs $13.37 + $6 S&H/month and delivers 6 to 8 products to your doorstep. I have a few friends that are loyal subscribers and they've been giving Loot Crate rave reviews, so naturally...I had to get in on it. This month's theme is "Token" which takes me back to the good ole days of the dark and dirty arcades... Collectible Mushroom Kingdom Racing Cinch Pack - GraphicLab: $5.99 Street Fighter Mini Series Blind Box (Zangief) - Kid... Continue reading

I have been subscribed to Ipsy for the past five months and I figured it was about time to start posting some reviews of their monthly bags. After seeing a few sneak peeks of this month's bag, I was definitely excited to see it in person! What it is Ipsy? It's a monthly subscription service, a brainchild of a handful of beauty Youtube vloggers, that delivers deluxe samples and full size beauty products to your door. The best part is all of these products are included in a one-of-a-kind cosmetic pouch with their trademark Ipsy logo. For the most part,... Continue reading

As my time in the military starts creeping closer and closer to the 20 year mark, one thing is certain...I need to start considering my options for retirement life, especially with the weak state of our economy. Look at most households in the US, it is a rare occurence to find a single income family. It doesn't have to be that way and this e-book gives great insight on how moms can earn their financial freedom without having to sacrifice family. In her e-book, "Use What You Know: A Business Guide for Busy Moms", Joyce Brewer interviewed several moms in... Continue reading

It is really nice to be able to spend all of my weekends with the family again. I don't feel mentally or physically drained from doing 12-hour shift work. No more feeling like an asshole and telling the kids "not today, mommy is really tired." My husband isn't feeling like a single parent anymore. Our life is normal again, for the time being, and I can get back to a couple of hobbies that I used to enjoy. One of those hobbies is papercrafting. I started working on a paperbag album last week. What are paperbag albums? Simple. They're just... Continue reading

I added 8 new necklaces to the shop today. I've also re-listed another Army Wife necklace. Thanks everyone for your awesome support while I kickstart my creative mojo. I actually have a scrap-related post that will be going up tomorrow...until then I'll be enjoying the rest of my moscato. Hope you all are having a great weekend! Continue reading