Month: March 2011

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makeup

The Must Have Makeup – Glossy Lip Pencils

What’s in for spring for make-up? Lots of things!  Colorful eye makeup, shimmery shades of nail polish and bright lipsticks are in.  But my favorite trend in makeup is the glossy, chunky lip pencil. These fat pencils act like a bit of a lip stick but have the shine of a gloss. They are easy to apply and every makeup line seems to have one. Here are a few favorites.

Clinique’s pencil is called the Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm.  For $15.00 you can try the latest trend. These are extremely moisturizing with a bit of shine. Mega Mellon is a nice shade.

Nars has one called the Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil.  They come in six shades and each has Vitamin E. Cost is $24.00. My favorite shade is Frivolous which is a iridescent pink shade.

Tarte is my go to makeup line as their makeup contains more natural ingredients. Their Lip Surgence Natural Lip Tint is based on their fantastic cheek stains. The company says you’ll see an increase in lips moisture content after using for 28 days, so it’s like an extra bonus.  Amused is a bright pink which is perfect for this season and is $24.00.

It’s a pencil, it’s a lipstick, it’s a gloss all in one!

 

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personal Uncategorized

A mommy tactic backfired!

I have done it several times very successfully but this time I was caught!  That’s right, on an occasional night out I have put both my children to bed a bit early then had the babysitter arrive after they are “sleeping” (this time they really weren’t sleeping). It just seems easier as sometimes they get all excited and can be a challenge getting to bed. Made sense to me!

I admit at times I have “turned” the clock back a half-hour just to get them to sleep a bit early.  This time both my 6 and 9 year old knew something was up – mom and dad sneaking into the other room, whispering, texting, etc.  Both girls went to sleep very nicely and then I knew something was up! They were so cute though as I heard them, preparing to catch me asking me why I had earrings on when I was going to bed and “is that make up you are wearing”?

When the sitter arrived I left for just a couple hours up the street to a neighborhood party to meet my husband.  When I came home I heard from the sitter that they did come down to greet her to say Hi, told them they were spying on me, chatted for a few minutes and then went to bed!

The next day morning they told me all about how they knew and how funny it was.  I know…I know…. some of you might say that is just not right! Others who have really young infants say great idea as really that is the only time you may get out to have a few hours to yourself!

Now that my kids are older I’ve decided I can’t really do this anymore as few thoughts have came to my mind like it might come back to haunt me (i.e. sneaking out of the house, and really it’s not truthful!) But I thought it was a good mommy tactic when they are young! I am sure there are other mommies out there who have some ideas up their sleeves to achieve balance in their lives and to get things done whether it be a night out, a TV show for your kids to watch while you cook dinner or taking a quick shower (flashbacks come to mind as I put my daughter in her bouncy seat right by the bathroom door where I could see her!)  As long as the kids are safe and having a good time our mommy tactics can be smart, sassy and can help us achieve balance!

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personal

A mommy tactic backfired!

I have done it several times very successfully but this time I was caught!  That’s right, on an occasional night out I have put both my children to bed a bit early then had the babysitter arrive after they are “sleeping” (this time they really weren’t sleeping). It just seems easier as sometimes they get all excited and can be a challenge getting to bed. Made sense to me!

I admit at times I have “turned” the clock back a half-hour just to get them to sleep a bit early.  This time both my 6 and 9 year old knew something was up – mom and dad sneaking into the other room, whispering, texting, etc.  Both girls went to sleep very nicely and then I knew something was up! They were so cute though as I heard them, preparing to catch me asking me why I had earrings on when I was going to bed and “is that make up you are wearing”?

When the sitter arrived I left for just a couple hours up the street to a neighborhood party to meet my husband.  When I came home I heard from the sitter that they did come down to greet her to say Hi, told them they were spying on me, chatted for a few minutes and then went to bed!

The next day morning they told me all about how they knew and how funny it was.  I know…I know…. some of you might say that is just not right! Others who have really young infants say great idea as really that is the only time you may get out to have a few hours to yourself!

Now that my kids are older I’ve decided I can’t really do this anymore as few thoughts have came to my mind like it might come back to haunt me (i.e. sneaking out of the house, and really it’s not truthful!) But I thought it was a good mommy tactic when they are young! I am sure there are other mommies out there who have some ideas up their sleeves to achieve balance in their lives and to get things done whether it be a night out, a TV show for your kids to watch while you cook dinner or taking a quick shower (flashbacks come to mind as I put my daughter in her bouncy seat right by the bathroom door where I could see her!)  As long as the kids are safe and having a good time our mommy tactics can be smart, sassy and can help us achieve balance!

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To write

I admit it. I am a bit obsessed with notebooks. Yes, notebooks – the kind you write in – remember those? I tend to collect them. I think it started as my days working at a busy PR agency where, back then you actually wrote things down in a notebook and actually brought a notebook to a meeting with you to take notes (versus nowadays with your iphone, ipad, laptop)  I remember all team members had a notebook for every project and we did have a ton of them.  I still use this system to this day!  So I am always on the search for cool, colorful notebooks!

Usually I just head to TJ Maxx and Marshalls to check out what colorful, wymsical and fun ones they have on sale. However when I head to a business meeting I prefer and all black or this grey at a glance notebook.   It’s great for project management.

Of course my go to store  – Target –  has a bunch of useful ones like this writers-readers notebook. Maybe it can help with writers block?

These artsy ones are pretty cute too.

I am going to have to buy this one from Cath Kidston at Target – just love her items. Now don’t the colorful ones evoke more inspiration?

For the finer tastes Moelskines has nice quality notebooks.  Target sells this season trendy color Moelskines – pink!

If you have any ideas on where to purchase cool notebooks send them my way!

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Uncategorized

To write

I admit it. I am a bit obsessed with notebooks. Yes, notebooks – the kind you write in – remember those? I tend to collect them. I think it started as my days working at a busy PR agency where, back then you actually wrote things down in a notebook and actually brought a notebook to a meeting with you to take notes (versus nowadays with your iphone, ipad, laptop)  I remember all team members had a notebook for every project and we did have a ton of them.  I still use this system to this day!  So I am always on the search for cool, colorful notebooks!

Usually I just head to TJ Maxx and Marshalls to check out what colorful, wymsical and fun ones they have on sale. However when I head to a business meeting I prefer and all black or this grey at a glance notebook.   It’s great for project management.

Of course my go to store  – Target –  has a bunch of useful ones like this writers-readers notebook. Maybe it can help with writers block?

These artsy ones are pretty cute too.

I am going to have to buy this one from Cath Kidston at Target – just love her items. Now don’t the colorful ones evoke more inspiration?

For the finer tastes Moelskines has nice quality notebooks.  Target sells this season trendy color Moelskines – pink!

If you have any ideas on where to purchase cool notebooks send them my way!

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opinion

Say WHAT?

So my first grader came off the bus the other day and started talking about Lady Gaga and how she emerged from her shell at the awards and described the clothes she was wearing. She also broke out into a song, “I want to be a billionaire”  REALLY? What is my baby learning at school? More likely what is she hearing on the bus? Our bus is only for grades K-2. Are these kids watching MTV? Maybe they have older siblings?  Are kids growing up way to fast nowadays? I would say yes!  My 4th grader knew all about Lady Gaga. Neither of my kids watch MTV but my husband does let them listen to the radio in his car.  I know I cannot shelter them forever and they will hear things at school and on the bus and at their friends’ houses and at sporting events, etc. etc. I guess I just need to keep the dialogue open, ask them questions and set the record straight on other “gossip” they hear!