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Where Did Summer Vacay Go??

 So, I have no excuses. An entire 9ish weeks off for summer break and I didn't blog...not a single post. Wait a minute--Actually I do have excuses: 1.) Both my babies graduated which took a weird toll on me....like my babies are grown up....now what?!! 2.) One of my bestest friends moved half way across the country leaving a total void in my life and a minor depression as the realization set in place that another soul sister has moved far away (this makes three sweet friends that have moved away now--and I selfishly would prefer to have my tribe within a quick coffee date distance away) BUT counting my blessings for the sweet women who continue to be near and dear AND are a quick coffee date away; 3.) I was freakin exhausted from the 2017-2018 school year and the shenanigans that accompanied it; 4.) Being a special education teacher is D R A I N I N G (of course I need to follow that up with also, "R E W A R D I N G" so I don't look like a total asshole); 5

Down the Rabbit Hole but Looking Fresh in PEEK!!

Folks, it's been a WILD month. A month full of big moments...bittersweet moments; Chapters ending and new ones beginning. This Momma, Friend, Teacher, Wife has experienced the full gamut of emotions this month and I'm exhausted, relieved, excited, and most of all blessed and full of pride! Let's just run through the majo r events that have happened in the last four weeks-- *Mother's Day  *Angel's Baseball Games  * My Little Man's High School Graduation--my baby!! *My favorite students of all time graduating           *School of Rock (the musical 2x)  *Tying up the crazy loose ends of the school year   *Summer Break!   *Mini Family Reunion at the Beach!!   *Family Graduation parties   *Winery Outings   *Father's Day   *(A little interview for a new job....eeeek!!)   * And Little Lady's FIDM Graduation Lot's of stuff, right?!! It's been exhilarating.  My Little Lady was blessed with the opportunity to intern with PEE

Birchbox is KILLING it!!...and other random thoughts #BeyondBlushing

You know, I just love trying new products. Stuff that I wouldn't necessarily try unless it just so happens to appear in a cute little box, in sample size, once a month. Which is why I love BIRCHBOX! **I get Ipsy too...but that's for another post on another day** I typically drool over skin care and fragrance products however the hair care products I have been receiving are AWESOME!  In April I received Love Shampoo by Davines  and Conditioner . This particular product is for wavy or curly hair--which I have bone straight hair but I still loved it!! My hair and scalp felt super clean and soft after using. This month, in my May Birchbox, I received two hair care products. At first I was like, "really?? I don't need two hair care products!!" But I take my thoughts back!! After using Beauty Protector: Protect&Detangle and Protect&Oil --I am SOLD. My hair feels salon soft and has a pretty shine!! And lets just talk about the scent of these products...

"Everyday"

Hello beauties!! I love those casual conversations that strike up about beauty regiments and what products do you use for this or that! I can go on forever asking questions....answering questions, jotting down "must trys" in my Notes app, and going down the internet rabbit hole reading reviews! BUT honestly, I have a very basic, everyday "look" that I can nail in 15 minutes or less--that makes me feel put together and good! AND more importantly....lasts ALL DAY long! Even though a product make be changed out due to my current skin care needs, weather, event, or time of day, this is my go to process: 1. First, I always start with a moisturizer. Sometimes I add a face primer too--but not typically. My moisturizer varies all the time. Sometimes daily; sometimes weekly; sometimes monthly--but I always incorporate a moisturizer. Lately, I've been cycling between Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell moisturizer , or MAC Cosmetics Strobe Creme (PinkLite--I love the su

So Maybe I'm a Little Fragrance Obsessed...

 I mean, doesn't everybody put on perfume just to go downstairs and hang out with the dogs for the day? I do. And I'm not ashamed. I just like to smell good, and florally, and sweet, or spicy, and light, or sultry...and mixing and matching all of the above! I think my fur babies like it too 😊🐢🐾 Every Birthday, Christmas, Valentines Day, Mothers Day or "just because I love you" gift giving opportunity--I want fragrances!! I have my favorites (anything with Gardenia), of course, but that said I'm super open minded and am game to try/wear most fragrances. I pick what I wear depending on my mood and where I'm going or what I'm doing for the day. I thought it would be fun to spotlight some fragrances that I'm currently obsessed with. Recently I've been adding to my Jo Malone collection (in which one of my best girlfriends bought me that first bottle of English Pear & Freesia several years ago) and I have been a hooked ever since! Nothing bet