e.l.f. Favorites

There is a makeup line available at Target that I love.  It’s called e.l.f (eyes,lips,face).  I love it because it’s inexpensive, but not *cheap*, if you know what I mean.  Here are my favorites: #1 e.l.f All Over Color Stick – This thing is a life saver.  I use it as a creamy blush and …

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Refreshed by the Lakes and Mountains

We took a way too short vacation and I really want to share it.  We went to Laconia, NH and stayed minutes from Weirs Beach.  It’s a place I went with my family as a child and I’ve always loved it’s laid back, easy going vibe.  We rented a little condo right on the water.   …

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The End of the Shopping Hiatus

I had a fit of spending on clothes in the spring and promised I would take it easy for a while.  And I did.  Until this week.  I DID  need some summer staples and I did get some great deals again, so I’m happy with my purchases.  And I’m done for now.  Except Banana Republic …

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Casual Chic Summer Inspiration

I’ve found myself with a stunning lack of cute clothes for the summer. In the summer, outside of work, I like to wear stuff that is easy and comfortable, but still cute.  I plundered Pinterest for some inspiration.  I present you with my top ten finds. Shirt:  Similar Shorts:  Similar Similar Similar Shoes:  Similar Similar A plain …

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Sneak in a Workout

“Sneak in a workout” is what my husband says when he wants to run to the gym for an hour or three and work out and play basketball.  While I’m not always a fan of the length of time he spends at the gym, I am a fan of the concept of “sneaking in a …

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Top Ten Summer Accessories

Summer, in my opinion, is the first place winner for all around best season.  It’s pretty, it’s warm, it’s lazy in a good way.  You feel like you’re on vacation even when you are in your own backyard.  You don’t have to put kids on a bus.  You don’t have to put a coat on …

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Back to Basics pt. 2

Yesterday I laid out a basic plan for tackling daily and weekly chores.  Just enough to keep the house in decent shape. Nothing too fancy.  Just the basics.  Today I want to do the same, but this time for keeping my body in decent shape.  I look back at this post from a little over …

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At Home Gel Mani

I’m not a fan of going to the nail salon.  It’s just too much face to face time with someone I don’t know and who is also wearing a face mask. I don’t know why that bothers me, but my socially awkward, introverted self can’t handle small talk for that extensive amount of time.  I …

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