Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Eyes, hair, mouth, and cheeks

Now there's a new way to sing the song...

I did a girly post like this before. I thought it was fun to do and hear some of your favorite items as well.  Some of the items I use regularly have changed so I kind of wanted to update and share some more stuff. 

*I don't use all of this stuff everyday

On my face:


Face Wash -
Every morning and night I use...

I love this stuff.  It works really well for my skin.  It claims that 100% of people had clearer skin in as little as 1 day, and that statement seems accurate in my case.  For the kit it's like $16 at Walmart.  It says it lasts for a month, but mine lasts more like 3 months.  I do sometimes need to buy the littlest bottle sooner, but it's also sold separately.

Eyes - 
I took a gamble and bought a bunch of e.l.f products online not too long ago.  Well it wasn't that big of gamble because everything on their site is inexpensive... most things are $1.  Things are kind of small (like travel size), but seem to last a really long time... plus the small products are kind of convenient.  Way worth it for a $1.  I bought more products than I listed below; those are just my favorite.  You can ask me about other products if you're looking to buy from them, I'll let you know if I've tried it.
 All the e.l.f. product images were found on e.l.f.'s site

           e.l.f. Essential Shimmering Facial Whip
                        e.l.f. Essential Duo Eye Shadow Cream

e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner                               e.l.f. Essential All Over Color Stick

I use the Facial Whip on my eyes and cheeks... you can also use it on your lips, though I never have.
I love the Cream Eyeliner.  It glides on really smooth and because it's not liquidy I have good control (the little brush is included in the box).
I use the All Over Stick (in Spotlight) on the inside corner of my eye, taking it into to the lid and a little under the eye as well.  I also use it to highlight under my brows.  They have lots of colors and it can be used on your eyes, cheeks, and lips.
 
I love using cream eyeshadows. I used to always get Maybelline's cream shadow pack, but I couldn't find it anymore, so now I buy Revlon's and really like a couple of their pallet choices.
(This being my favorite...)

 Illuminance Creme Shadow - Precious Metals - by Revlon

I do have a few eye shadows that are not creams. 
I prefer the loose powder eye shadows (unless I'm lining my eyes)

I love Jesse's Girl.  I originally bought their eyeshadows because of their price, but they're really pretty and last forever!  I've also bought a regular brown eye shadow and that thing lasted me like 4 years... using it everyday!  It was awesome.

There isn't anything too special about this next eye shadow.  The product is good and inexpensive, but I usually mix the gold color with another by wearing it over base color (maybe their other colors are better).  I like it when I do that.  I also love that it comes with a little brush inside the bottle (not attached to the lid)



I've gone through many mascaras (I mentioned this in my other post) and by far, this one is my favorite!  It does what it claims... it really does make you lashes full and soft.  I will forever buy this mascara.  I've bought others and I still go back to this one.

There is one other mascara I use sometimes though...
This one does make your lashes appear longer, but they also get clumpy really easily.  I think it might dry pretty quickly because a second coat creates gaps in your eyelashes clump and it eventually seems to get flaky.  One coat is really nice, so work fast.  I've also tried it over my Full N' Soft mascara and that helps.

Cheeks - (again, I don't use these products all at the same time)

I love Maybelline products.  They seem to always work well for me...
I really like these to mousse products.  They glide on so nicely and give great coverage... especially for what little is used.  They are very light and fluffy.
 I had no idea this was an under-eye concealer!  Haha, I've been using it for years as just a regular concealer.  Most days this is all I wear on my face.  Oh well... I'm going to keep using it the way I do.

 This stuff covers really well and it doesn't look like you're wearing any powder.  I only wear it as a powder foundation, but you can also make it into a liquid foundation too.  Pretty snazzy!

I don't use this product as much anymore because it's so dry here in Utah (plus it's Winter), but if, for some reason, I get an oily/sweaty face this product is nice for a quick fix.  It's pretty disgusting to see all the oil on the sheet afterwards, but it works.
 

Hair - 
I usually like using Tresemme's Smooth and Silky shampoo and conditioner, but with Tyler working at Xango, we've been trying the Juni shampoo and conditioner.  It's healthy for your hair and doesn't leave any build up like a lot of shampoos and conditioners do.  I like that it has mint scent in it.  It's very invigorating.  I still really like Tresemme, but the Juni is a great option too. (I REALLY like their lotion)



I put this stuff on before I blow dry or style my hair.  I haven't tried any other heat protectant products so there are probably better products than this, but I love it and it lasts a long time.  It's inexpensive and I think it's very important to protect your hair.
I first heard of this product from Cori.  I'm SO glad she mentioned it. 
I love this stuff.  It makes my hair soft and less frizzy... and I've got me some frizzy hair.

Gloss Drops by Paul Mitchell
This stuff controls my frizz really well too.  This one is for after your hair is dry.  It keeps those fly-aways at bay, but if you put too much on, it makes your look hair greasy fast.

Lips -
I don't like to wear lipstick or lip gloss and a lot of chapsticks. 
I just don't like the feeling, but I really enjoy wearing this chapstick... it has to be Vanilla Mint

Nails:
Oh I just want to mention this one too.  I bought some nail polish about a month ago.  I bought it at Walmart and it was inexpensive.  I found I really like it!  I painted it on Danica and it basically dried instantly!  It dried faster than any of the "fast drying" polishes I've tried before.  It doesn't mention that it is fast drying, so I was very pleasantly surprised.  I love it because Dani can't hold still very long to let them dry and I usually have to get up shortly after I paint mine.


Well that concludes that.
 (Kudos to you if you made it all the way through...)

What products do you guys use?  What are your favorites?

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Well the month is about half over and I'm really slacking on updating our blog. But we have been busy.
There are 5 posts below.  I've been taking pictures on my phone so when I upload them onto my computer my Photo A Day Challenge pictures will be backdated.

CA Trip and Wedding - lotsa pichas

We just went to California for Tyler's brother's wedding.  We traveled to Colorado on Wednesday, meeting up with his parents, and then we all traveled to Southern California on Thursday.  On Friday all of Tyler's family and a few friends all had breakfast that morning and then went to the beach.  Saturday was the wedding at the San Diego Temple.  Sunday we drove the 15 hours back to Colorado and then Monday we drove back to Utah. 
I was really worried, but the kids did great with all the driving!  Dani started running a fever the last day we were there.  So she was a little whiny during the drive to Colorado.  Then, with 1 1/2 hours left, driving back home she threw up.  After that she was so much better.  Considering, it was still a great trip and it was fun to do with Tyler's parents.

Here are the pictures from the trip:

from the drive to CA...


 At Del Mar Beach...
 
Dani LOVED digging in the sand
 

At the temple...


  
 
 

At the luncheon...

 The view from restaurant....
 
 

Tyler's Bday

Tyler's an old man!  He turned 29 on March 4th.  
One more year, buddy, and you'll be... 25 again!

I sure love Tyler and he's such a good guy and great husband to me!  This birthday post wasn't on his bday, like his post to me was... just one reason why he's the better half of this relationship :)

Tyler is so selfless and always wanting to serve others.  He knows how to have fun and always makes me laugh.  He is good at figuring out solutions to any problem and usually in an ingenious way.  Tyler says what he's thinking, but is super laid back too.  He is spiritual and is always helping to strengthen and lift my testimony.  He brings a wonderful presence into our home and our children notice it too.   Danica loves her daddy and is definitely a Daddy's Girl!

Thanks for choosing me and making me so happy!

 Here's the cake I made for Tyler...

Christmas and Valentines

The kids are napping so I thought I'd quickly share Christmas and Valentines Day

Below is our first REAL Christmas tree. 
We were so excited!
Also, every year we build a fireplace.  Tyler took over this year and did a great job!
 
 
One day, shortly before Christmas, I made a special sandwich for Dani's lunch.  
I gave it to her and she just said, "Wow...."
 

Below are the kids on Valentine's Day
and the bouquet of flowers Tyler got me.
 



We had plans to make our traditional homemade heart pizzas, but we never got to it.
We were a little lame this year and didn't put up a single decoration.  We just ran out of time.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Hands - Picture A Day

Pinkies up!

 

Talmage has found his hands and loves to suck on them.
He's learning how to self soothe and that makes me happy :)

Friday, March 2, 2012

Words - Picture A Day


I laugh inside every time we drive by this Senior Community... 
probably because I'm an insensitive person.
The sign on the house says "FINAL PHASE" in reference to the developing homes, of course. 
 But it always makes me think they're talking about the people who live there instead.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

my view today

This is a view from our front door.  While I spend a lot of time in our front room, I actually got out and went to Walmart today.  I already totally forgot about this photo challenge.  If I had remembered earlier, I would have taken a picture there... you can see a great view of the mountains and the lake.
Anyway, this is what you see when you look out our front window... what I'm doing right now.