some past nails I've done

Yea......yea you!! Good Morning!!!  In light of my blog post last night, I understand that my nails look very bad......so, I am giving myself a fresh manicure sometime this morning!!  But, in the meantime I thought I'd share a few pics of some of my nails I have done in the past.  I'd really love some feedback on this, OK??  

If y'all like my nails I have done, and would like me to start blogging about them.......

Don't keep quiet!!!!  Speak up!  KK????

The first set I'm gonna share with you are my first set of galaxy nails.....

I had seen this galaxy nail kit by kiss at walmart.  I love galaxy nails! They look really neat and I honestly didn't realize how easy this was too do using the kit!

starting with base coat, then add your blue on all your nails.  Using the red you sponge on over some of the blue.  Don't do too much, you want the effect of gas or clouds kind of.  After you finish with the red, do the same with a layer of white.  Go in with your dotting tool and make various size white dots on each finger for the stars.  To finish up use the kiss glitter top coat.  This is cute but, the big stars in it are really hard to get out of the bottle.  

This is the finished look.....

That's the only one I am gonna go into detail about at this time.  I just wanna give u an idea on how I could do the blogs about nails.  Please, if you like this or if you see a picture of any certain nails and want a tutorial.......COMMENT!!!!  lol

spring daisy nails

rawr

   

trying out a matte top coat

Im really loving grey right now

AHS freakshow nails

i did my friends lil halloween nails

dotacure

 

9/11 nails

pretty in pink

 

one of my fave color combos

   

                                     

rasta cheetah

pool nails lol

4th of July nails

dont mind the edges.....

nails and toes

 If any of these you want a tutorial on, let me know! I have more, but, Ill add them to another blog at a later date!!!

MUAHS!

November 2K14 Ipsy bag

Hello Beauties!!! So, I know you love these types of blogs!! They have got to be some of my favorites. You know......subscription box whats in my bag and reviews!!  I'm for real, my favorite!!!!

I have been receiving my ipsy bag for almost a year now. unfortunately, due to a death in the family I had to skip Sept and Oct's bags, so, you can only imagine my excitement to get Nov's bag!! I LOVE ipsy!!  They have been one of my fave subscriptions so far.  I really have had no complaints at all until now.....but, they are minor little things.  pinky promise;)

This months theme is "girl meets GLITTER" this theme is super cute and really fits my personality! I Love sparkly, pink, anything girly!!

the bag this month is super cute!!! Its hard plastic(not thrilled about the material) that is super sparkly!!!!! It has a hot pink zipper.

I mean......so shiny and just adorable! *please excuse my nails, ill be doing them tomorrow lol* Anyhow, I do have a complaint on this bag.  Its already falling apart and I haven't even used it.  The thread up around the zipper is coming undone.

The first thing that I pulled from my bag was this SeaRx Birchsap Moisturizing lotion

Birch Sap Moisturizing Lotion:

This silky-smooth, non-greasy formulation for the face and body contains ingredients known for their extra strength moisturizing characteristics.  It delivers minerals, oligoelements, and sugars combined with birch sap to smooth and strengthen skin while providing long lasting moisturizing effects.  It helps to maintain a healthy glow while providing a degree of protection from sunlight.

Weight: 0.3 oz

Please Note:

Some SeaRx products are formulated with essential oils or vitamin A, so pregnant woman and children should use care when using them in excessive quantities. Statements about this on the packaging are for precautionary reasons against any excessive use.

I am super excited to try this!!  I have gotten the SeaRx anti-wrinkle creme and I love the consistency of it.  Its super moisturizing and has a decent smell.

The next thing is this Demeter Pixie Dust Roll on perfume OIL????

I am not so sure about it being an oil.  leaves your skin feeling really oily & greasy.  I believe I had read a review and someone said to make sure you rub it in real good because it can transfer to your clothes.  I am not sure how I feel about this.  

On the positive side though.......It was a HUGE perfume sample!!  Not like your typical little spray thingies. lol And the smell is ok to me.  It does have a sweet, sugary smell to it but, at the same time it smells like lip gloss.

Weight: 0.29 oz

next we have the CK one lip gloss in the shade TENDER

Ok.....I don't care for lip glosses.  But I LOVE the ck one cosmetics.  I have gotten the CK one foundation from ulta and it has to be one of my all time favorites.  The description for this says that it is a non-sticky formula so, I couldn't wait to give it a chance. The sample size for this was a pretty good amount and I like the packaging.  Its shade is a beautiful pinkie nude and it smells like chocolate!By now I am getting pretty excited to have this!! 

here is a swatch

Sorry about the smudge.....my grandson obsesses over my makeup! Anyhow, all is good until I put it on my lips!! nope.....don't think so! Its such a thick formula!  I do not like the way it felt on my lips and yes....it was a little sticky to me.

Weight: 0.17 oz

My absolute thing this month is my Eye base by Be A Bombshell cosmetics!!! I have a ton of their products and I love all of them!!!!

This picture does not even do the color justice!! It is such a beautiful, shimmery, eye base.  You can use it alone or build upon it!! The packaging is perfect and the sample size is amazing!! 2 thumbs up on this one ipsy!!! Oh, the color is "submissive"

Weight: 0.09 oz

I love a good highlighter.  And this Temptu S/B highlither seems like it could be really cool.  You could use it to highlight the apples of your cheeks, highlight for nose and forehead, and you can even add a little to a squirt to your body lotion for body illumination. The concept is great.  Its a real pretty color too. we got the shade "pink pearl"

You cant really tell it from the picture, but it is a really pretty pearl color with a tint of pink. Its a little watery to me as well.

The packaging was nice but the sample size......we will just have to see?! I am hoping a little goes a long ways!!

Weight: 0.1 oz

the threads coming apart

All in all, I am happy with my ipsy bag this month!!  interested in joining ipsy??? Its only 10.00 a month and to me, the cute bags you get are worth it all by themselves!!! click here to check them out!!!!  Next will be my Dec Birchbox!! Its already shipped so hopefully Ill have it tomorrow!!! Tell me what y'all got this month!?? Anything different?????

MUAHS!!

I challenge you to simplify Christmas

yes......you see that right, 15 days until Christmas!! So..........are you stressed yet???  lol  These past couple of days have been a little stressful for us.  the thing is......when you start getting stressed, that's when its time to STOP, take a breath......and remember to slow down.  If you forget to do this and are stressed, that's how you don't know notice the little things that truly matter.

I know.....it can be hard.  I even get stressed, who doesn't??  but, when we are stressed and frantic, we cant notice and enjoy the little things that come with this time of year that make it so magical.

My children have ALWAYS been taught the true meaning of Christmas.....If it wasn't for Christ, there wouldn't be a said "Christmas".  Jesus is the reason for the season.

Christmas isn't about the gifts.  Yes, I do wish I could buy my children and family every single thing in the world! Of course!! But.......tell me about your gifts from past Christmases.....Can you?? Sure, probably.....but I bet you'll forget something. lol Thinking about my past Christmases, its never been about what we get, but how we feel on Christmas.

Lets take a look for a minute at my favorite Christmas movie.......

If you haven't seen it, or know anything about it......you MUST live under a rock! lol  I really love this movie.  Everything it stands for.  This family goes through some crazy stuff leading up to Christmas.  From pranks to love as a family.  you know? A simpler time. Ralphie only wanted one thing for Christmas......a red ryder BB gun.  In Christmas movies now days, you basically have a bunch of spoiled kids in these big fancy houses......the HUGE tree....and everything you can think of under the tree.  Is this honestly realistic?  What about the families who live in tiny houses, simple little trees, and maybe 2 to 3 presents? I can bet you this.....we are probably "a little less stressed" and I promise you our Christmases are just as special.  We don't concentrate on keeping up with Jones-es. We concentrate on loving one another.

Okay, now I am starting to ramble, ha-ha back to what I was saying about "A Christmas Story".

From friends getting their tongue stuck to a flag pole,

 Dropping the F bomb......

 ugly bunny costumes, 

to the hounds being unleashed on Christmas dinner

even a Christmas duck that smiles

But, You see, It is the way the movie goes off that reminds us that all that materialistic stuff doesn't matter.  As the kids are tucked in with their one special gift that they got & mom and dad on the couch watching the snow fall.....with everything quiet and peaceful.

Its our family that makes Christmas special.  Its the memories we share.  Its the traditions we pass down to our children and grandchildren.  Its the little random acts of kindness we do for others.  Its our Savior.  

So, this Christmas season, I challenge you to simplify Christmas.  If you understand that these are the things that matter most about Christmas, It should be a little less stressful and even more enjoyable.

The main reason I wrote this blog is, last night.....I actually had to step back for a min and had to look at the small things myself.  sometimes I have to remind myself the same things Ive mentioned in this blog.  After my son and grandson went to bed last night, my daughter and I got to wrap presents.  Me and her....sitting in the floor, trying to see who could wrap the prettiest presents while D sat on the couch and laughed at us. These are the memories I want my children to share with future generations about me.  Not that I am the best gift giver. 

MUAHS!