Hey friends and followers! I'm kicking off this blog resurrection with an easy, 10 minute look. I absolutely love playing with makeup and experimenting with new looks and products. Here is what I used in this order: Organic lip balm: Cliganic is brand I found on Amazon and this came in a three pack, plusContinue reading "Out the door makeup"
Blog Update
Hello friends! I am working on bringing this blog back to life! I am going to hone in on beauty world, as I feel that is my niche. So, there may be some lifestyle posts here and there, this will be a place of all things beauty related: makeup, skin care, hair care, sales, reviews,Continue reading "Blog Update"
Product Testing 411: Update
I LOVE product testing. So much so that this is my second blog post about it! This is an updated version of, My Secret Hobby. I've been doing testing/reviewing for about 3 years and throughout that time I've received many questions about it. Thus, this blog post. I will give you a run down ofContinue reading "Product Testing 411: Update"
32 Life Lessons
Today is my birthday! I'm 32 and damn proud of it. I thought as a fun way to reflect, I would share 32 life lessons I have learned. Age is a state of mind, not a state of being. Friends really do turn into family. All the mischievous things you may have done in yourContinue reading "32 Life Lessons"
Where I Have Been
Y'all, 2019 has been quite the year. Like most people, I've been busy. Too busy to blog? Yes. That's the thing I've found with blogging; it starts strong then slowly creeps to a halt. It's ok. I felt like I was forcing myself to create content after awhile. With that aside, I'll give you aContinue reading "Where I Have Been"
8 Ways to save while spending
Whenever I go shopping, I'm that person that skips everything and goes straight for the clearance section of the store. Cue Macklemore Thrift Shop... I know that the newest things are put up front to get the most attention, and yes it's all very appealing. Working retail for most of my adult life, it's hardContinue reading "8 Ways to save while spending"
Snow day fun!
It's cold. It's snowy. It's winter. We usually love playing outside in the snow-sledding, trudging around in the yard, and making snow angels. However, when it's too cold to enjoy the outdoors what should you do to occupy your little one? I know I've struggled at times to keep Hudson busy without having the outdoorsContinue reading "Snow day fun!"
What’s in my shower?
As a woman, I have used ALL OF THE PRODUCTS. I still do. When it comes to what I use in the shower I have a mix of new and old favorites. My poor husband, he's always asking what this or that is for. I'm always surprising him with something new. Listed below are whatContinue reading "What’s in my shower?"
Getting & Staying Organized
Happy New Year! 2018 felt like it just slipped right by-at least for me. We had a great year and 2019 is looking busy and full of promise. Like most people, I go into the new year with good intentions, goals, and projects. I know that a lot of those goals can go to theContinue reading "Getting & Staying Organized"
History Behind the Name
When you see my blog, Instagram, and Facebook name do you wonder what the story is behind it? Is there one? What does it mean? All of the questions! There is a story behind it, and if you're from Dayton you may know it. Also, it's a play on words that I haven't told anyoneContinue reading "History Behind the Name"
Gem City Gal 