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My First Glossybox: First Impression

Today I received my very first Glossybox, and decided to do a first impression video, and take pictures. If you don't know what Glossybox is, it's a monthly subscription service to makeup and beauty items. Its $21 + tax. A little pricey, but worth it in my opinion especially if you like the products. I wanted to try a monthly service to try different brands out there, especially brands I may not have even heard of. So this is a great way without breaking the bank. 

Random Vlog: Sunday Thrifting

I love going to the goodwill! It feels nice to find shirts that retail for $20+ for only $2 and less! If you didn't know 95% of my clothing is thrifted. I'm not a person who needs to have the latest and greatest piece of clothing. Id rather take $100 and buy an entire wardrobe, then take $1000+ for the same effect. Heres some tips I have if you want to thrift.

• Have a game plan before you go, and only get what you plan on getting
• See something you might like? PICK IT UP! Because someone else might get it, you can always put it back if you don't want it later.
• Give yourself a good hour to just browse and go through everything. Trust me I've found most of my items hidden between clothing.
• Try on clothes in the isle. Hell sometimes the dressing room is full, and you don't have all day. So if you love that shirt try it on in the isle.
• Wear snug clothing, this is to do the above.
• Have cash! never know if the atm machine may be down, with cash you cant go wrong

Heres my haul

A Forever 21, BCBG, and Hollister shirt. Plus a AUTHENTIC Tory Burch tote all for $7.46!!! I couldn't find one of these items in their home stores for this cheap. I'll definitely be going again within the next few weeks.

Operation Weight Loss

I need to lose a few pounds. How much? I don't know i just want to look in the mirror and like the way I look, because right now I don't so I'm putting myself out there. Something I thought I'd never do.

I'm showing you my before pics, and every week I will do an updated weight loss post and maybe this will keep me motivated since I've never kept track of it this way before. I'm hoping that since I have pictures it will help me lose the weight, keep it off and maintain it.

Right now my current weight is 145 pounds and I hate to say this but the only time I've been this weight is when I was pregnant so I'm a little depressed that I've let myself get to this point. But I'm on a mission not only to lose weight but eat healthier and continue to do so for the rest of my life. That's the most important thing.

One thing I am doing is taking OEP's (Oxy Elite Pro)  I have taken these before and they work wonders/ Here is what the site says about it

What is OxyELITE Pro

OxyELITE Pro is the #1 selling fat loss formula in America Today! Pharmacist formulated, this "Super Thermogenic™" has a potency that is absolutely unmatched.

Unlike other fat burners on the market today, OxyELITE Pro is backed by multiple University studies to PROVE that it actually works. And, unique unto the formula is that it specifically targets and turns OFF the very receptor that holds your body fat hostage, and refuses to let go.

Not only that, but OxyELITE Pro is specifically formulated to increase your metabolism, deliver long lasting clean energy, improve mental focus, instill a heightened sense of mental alertness, and most importantly, completely obliterate your appetite.

What we particularly love about the OxyELITE Pro formula...aside from its effectiveness...is that it doesn't make you feel wired and jittery, nor does it dry out your mouth and keep you up at night.

OxyELITE Pro flat out delivers results, and exceeds expectations like never before.

I don't plan on using these forever, thats not the point of these pills. Its to help me get to where I want to be, and as I get there I will learn about portion control and maintaining my weight. it's going to be hard and im going to have to have patience. But Im excited to see the results

Before - 145 Pounds

Before - 145 Pounds

OEP's (Oxy Elite Pro)

Addicted to Smoothies

I don't know about you but I love sweets. 98% of the time I go to the grocery store I leave with some kind of candy or cake, so now I'm trying to rectify the situation. A few days ago I made my first smoothie (usually I go to Jamba Juice, good but expensive!) and I loved it. I used a small dole package because I didn't know how much I would like it. Well I ended up loving it, and got addicted really quick.

The picture above is a frozen fruit pack from Walmart. This bag is huge and is about $7 and will make me about 6 large smoothies, not bad! Now I bought a large can of pineapple juice to add to it, cause well I love pineapple juice. It makes the smoothie sweet enough where you dont need any sugar. So how do you make it? Simple

• Frozen fruit, any kind
• Juice, this is optional
• A blender

Thats it. Healthier then junk food, but just as good

Random Vlog: Making smoothies and other randoms

Almost 30...here's what I want to do!

You ever been stuck? That's exactly where I am and I know what I want to do, it's just a matter of getting from stuck to that place.

For the past two years I have wanted to be a makeup artist. I love all types of makeup. Everyday, bridal, dramatic, theatre, I love it all!! Well a few weeks ago it hit me that I'm almost 30 and haven't started doing what I want to do. So I have set a goal for myself.

When my oldest goes back to school I'm putting my youngest in preschool and in finding me a part time job solely to fund my makeup kit.

Over the course of five to six months I want to build a kit then do some work on family members to build a portfolio. It's going to take time, and its going to take patience, but I'm determined to have this as a career.

I hate that it took me until almost 30 to figure out what I want to do with my life. But I believe it's never to late to find your calling.

Random Vlog: Making Tacos

Viva Las Vegas!!

My husband and I went to Las Vegas in late May, just the two of us. Well we went again this past weekend with my brother and sister in law to celebrate my husband and his brother in laws birthday. We stayed at The Ventian and it is a GORGEOUS hotel. Our room looked like an apartment. I definitely recommend this hotel. We had an amazing time, lots of memories. Here are lots and lots of pics!

Coffee Bar

Arianna of ariannabelle.com has a blog post on creating a designated coffee bar and have everything you need for your coffee in one place. Here's the link

http://ariannabelle.com/blog/2012/07/coffee-bar.html

I loved her idea so I created one (seen below) I don't know why didn't think of this before seeing as my husband is an avid coffee drinker (now tea also) so like she suggested I out mugs, coffee, filters, and sugar all in one place. I also added tea and honey (my addiction lately) because this area is right next to the stove where I make the tea. Now it all makes sense and saves time so we don't have to go into cabinets and get what we need.

I HATE EVERYONE!

I saw the below image on tumblr, reblogged it and said this

"I feel this way, and I know it’s not healthy but I don’t care. I really hate people. This is why I don’t leave the house. I can I only tolerate my husband and children."

How sad is that? You know how I know I hate everyone? If I know I have to go anywhere I get irritated and am in a bad mood before I even get dressed.

When I get into the car I have road rage. I curse at everyone and just want to get to where I'm going. When I get to said destination if someone is walking in front of me I get irritated that they're walking too slow, I hate their kids because my kids don't act like theirs. I really just want to get home before I spontaneously combust!

Then to make things worse, I hate talking on the phone! I HATE IT!!! I don't care to know how you're doing unless you are my husband and kids.

I figure of you're dying I'll get a phone call or something. Yes that sounds mean but I'm being honest.

Now I feel better. I've been holding this in for a really long time.

imPRESS Press On Manicure Review

Yet another product Influenster included in the mom Vox box was the imPRESS Press On Manicure. I got these before in a previous box, and didn't have good luck with them, so I was skeptical of using them again. But I decided to give them a try.

I had a much better experience this time around and can actually see myself buying more if I was going out and didn't have time to paint my nails, which is the point of these right?

The nails were super easy to apply and lasted for a good 2 days. I say 2 days because 2 popped off. But I don't believe these are meant to be long wearing or I could be wrong? Overall this was a better experience and I loved the color!

This post is sponsored by influenster.com all opinions are my own

Stash Super Fruits Tea Sampler Review

Another product sent to me by influenster was the Stash Super Fruits Tea Sampler. I'll admit I'm not a big tea drinker, but I was excited to try this to see if these would make me drink more tea. It comes with 18 packets of different fruit flavors. There's green and herbal tea. My husband is a huge green tea drinker so he drank most of those and I drank the rest.

I have a cold so the tea has been helping me get over it slowly, it beats being doped up on medication and it's healthier. I just add a little honey and it makes the tea better.

Overall the tea was pretty good, easy to make and lots of flavors to choose from. My favorite was the pomegranate not too sweet but a good flavor.

This post is sponsored by influenster.com all opinions are my own

Quaker Soft Baker Cookie Review

Influenster sent a cookie in the Mom Vox Box. The cookie has since been long gone, but I made sure to take a picture of it, for brand challenge purposes.

This cookie was pretty good, very soft and satisfying, like a cookie is supposed to be. Only thing I hated, was that there was only one. I'm a bunk food fanatic so I can't eat just one. I now need a box...or 2 :)

This post was sponsored by influenster.com. All opinions are my own.

Makeup Monday

MAC Violetta Lipstick and ELF Cream Liner in Punk Purple. These were entered into a purple contest and decided to post this picture for Makeup Monday