I'm pretty happy with my box. The Skin Transformer seems like it could be a replacement for a BB cream. I am kind of disappointed that the sample wasn't bigger or more than just two small pouches. I'm not sure I will be able to get a good feel for how it covers. Same with the lip gel. The sample is so small, I don't even know if a one time use will push me to actually want to buy it. I'm excited to use the DDF cleanser. It's a pretty big bottle, so I feel like I will get enough use out of it. I'm not much of a tea drinker, but I might actually take this tea to work and see how I like it. I'm not a fan of chololate and rasperry together, so I won't be trying this, but I think Hailey will like it. I don't have dark spots on my face where I think I need to use the Radiance Serum or that it would make that much of a difference, but I might just try it anyway and see if I notice a difference. It can't hurt, right? Overall I think I got a pretty good box. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
I am dedicating this post today to the Turner family. If you are a part of the blogging (and twitter) community then you know what I am talking about. For those of you who are not, here is a brief update.
Julee Turner blogs at The Turner Channel. Over this last weekend she lost her husband, Matt, in a car accident. Today is his funeral. Not only has she lost her husband, best friend and love of life, but they have a beautiful 10 month old baby girl, Preslee, that she will have to go on raising without him.
Words cannot express how sad I am for Julee. I cannot even imagine. But I know that having Preslee will help her through this more than anything. She was their little angel when she was born and now they have a big angel watching over them.
This weekend was pretty low key. I got a lot done around the house which is always a plus. I think I finished decorating for October. I have other items for November that I will switch out and then obviously change things up in December.
I apologize for the crappy pics, but you get the idea.
Saturday morning our furnace did not start. Well, it started, but it wasn't heating. Thanks to my Dad, he came over and cleaned it enough to get it going. I informed the landlord that I think it just needs a professinal cleaning. They are coming today to do that. So happy though that we didn't have to deal with no heat.
Saturday evening we went to a benefit. Wayne hosted the live auction. It was a spaghetti dinner. So yummy and always for a good cause.
Sunday we watched football all day and I did a few more things around the house. It was a great day... the Vikings won, I got to hang out with my 2 loves, Wayne grilled the best steaks ever for dinner, new Revenge. I just love Sundays.
Anyone else excited for the 6th and final season of Gossip Girl? Starts tonight!
I know I am!
Esquire named Mila Kunis "Sexiest Woman Alive"
If you know me IRL, you know I totally love her and have since That 70's Show!!
According to Entertainment Weekly and their Box office update: Taken 2' took in $18.6 million on Friday! Woo-hoo! I did not get a chance to see it yet, but my parents did and they said it was great.
Have you seen it yet? If so, I'm jealous!
I got this new watch last week. I've been looking for a round black one with just enough bling for quite some time now. Do you like?
My boss got Hailey this book over the weekend at the local Arboretum. Perfect and oh so cute!
This is one I will be putting in the "keep until she is old enough so she doesn't ruin it" pile. We also picked up her costume. She is going to be a cupcake. No pictures until the actual day though. I don't want to spoil the surprise. All I can say is it's simple and warm for the weather if we decide to go out.
I found this festive cutlery for Hailey at Target for $1 each. You can never go wrong with that.
I got to bring Hailey's first school project to work to display. It is a chick. I love having a reminder like this in my office where I can see it on a daily basis. I will be doing a more detailed post all about school soon.
Isn't it cute? I'm defnitley looking forward to more art projects. Thanks for stopping by!
Today I am going to link up with Kay and Allie for Wedded Bliss Wednesday!
Introduce us to your husband!
What's his name? How old? What does he look like?
His name is Wayne and he is 31 years young.
What is your husbands favorite thing to do?
Well, when he does have some downtime, he usually plays video games. He has an Xbox 360 and a Playstation 3. Or he watches some sort of wrestling show (WWE, etc). He does a wrestling radio show besides his normal gig.
His job is not just Monday - Friday. Most of the time he works evenings/nights and weekends, but occasionally things come up during the day, too. He is the overnight jock for 101.3 KDWB in Minneapolis. He is Big D, which is where I got MrsMamaD from and then when we got pregnant we called the bun in the oven Lil D.
Monday - Thursdays he is on from 11pm - 5am and Saturdays he is on from 10am-5pm. He also has appearances around town at different times during the week.
What was the FIRST thing you noticed about your husband when you met?
Wow! That was almost 10 years ago. I think it was his confidence. It wasn't a physical characteristic, it was more of how he handled himself that had me intrigued and wanted to know more.
What is your husband's BEST quality?
Oh, so many to choose from. They have probably changed over the years, but I would have to say right now in our lives, since Hailey was born, it is how he is such a great Father to her and Husband to me.
What is your husband's biggest pet peeve?
I am not very good at cleaning up after myself in the kitchen. He hates it.
How does your husband feel about blogging?
He likes it. I used to scrapbook and still do certain things, and he liked me doing that, so I think he likes this too as it is my online scrapbook of some sort.
What is something you do/can do that makes your husband feel loved?
I think just a simple hug or kiss and an "I Love You" with a look in the eye to know I mean business is all he needs.
Thanks for reading about my Hubs, now grab the button, do your own, and leave me a comment!
People do stare at me when I'm out and about because they are so bright, but I don't care!
They are Nike.
TWO:
I also got a new make-up bag and some new make-up items from E.L.F. Love it all and will be doing a separate blog post soon about my products.
Have you tried any E.L.F. products?
THREE:
I wrapped up editing 2 senior photo shoots over the weekend. What a releif.
FOUR:
Wayne went to a benefit about a month ago for a girl that died. She was super young (only 21 or 22) and her Grandma makes these blankets and gave one to us for Hailey. The whole family is so nice and thoughtful. She has made these blankets for all her grandkids and they all love them so much that they end up bringing them to college even. She said she would only give one to Wayne if he went straight home and wrapped his little girl in it. I thought that was so sweet and it is so perfect for Hailey.
FIVE:
I finally found a good toy holder for the shower/tub. I just didn't like any of the ones I was finding, but finally found this one at Target of all places.
SIX:
My Husband's birthday was at the beginning of August and so he needed to get his license renewed.
Here is his before and after:
So crazy to see how much weight he's lost. Way to go hunny!
SEVEN:
Don't get me wrong, I love my SUV and I've always said I would NEVER get a mini-van or be a mini-van Mom. But I have to say I see the appeal now more than ever and I am questioning if maybe I should have gotten a mini-van instead of my SUV. For instance the 3rd row seating. That is the one thing I think I would love as I cart around my two sisters, Hailey and hopefully at some point at least 1 more kid. I know there are SUV's that have the 3 row seating, but most of them are $1 million and to fill the tank is another $1 million.
EIGHT:
I thought having a kid was supposed to make you a morning person? Wrong. Not in my case. If anything it's made me regress further into NOT being a morning person.
NINE:
Anyone else love this guy and this song? I know he won American Idol, but I didn't watch it. I REALLY like this song. And I guess he's not bad looking either.
TEN:
I have recently changed my Danielson Photography website into a blog now and have been working with a blog designer to re-vamp. So excited. This is the proof she sent me and I will be re-launching it soon.
ELEVEN:
I'm thinking about getting a paper planner again. I don't know 100% why yet. I've been trying to be totally electronic since I got my iPhone last year and I don't really use the calendar at home (mostly because I don't like it). There are a few places that I have seen and looked into...Erin Condren and Paper Coterie.
Any thoughts?
TWELVE:
A couple weeks ago I got this new purse.
I needed a smaller one for concerts and going out and for times I don't feel like lugging around a larger one. Since I got it, I've been trying to downsize and really only use this one. So far so good. It can still be challenging at times to manage all my stuff, but so far it's working out all right. I'm still trying to get used to a smaller bag and only bringing with me the minimal.
THIRTEEN:
I took off my fake nails about a month ago and while I LOVE them when they are on, my nails look like shit crap when they come off. I got a gel manicure which was all fine, but the place I went to only had the OPI gel polish and I have never had good luck with it staying on and not peeling.
Well, needless to say only a few days later they all peeled off. I plan on going again, but will be going back to my place and getting the CND gel polish.
FOURTEEN:
I got into a mood yesterday and cleaned. Not only did I do my regular cleaning, but I also did the "move all the furniture and clean behind things" cleaning. I get into this winter hibernation mode, where I want to clean and purge. So I did and it felt great. I also got out the halloween decorations. Too early? I don't care
FIFTEEN:
Now with the weather getting cooler, I have packed up most of Hailey's too small/summer clothes as well as her sandals. Very bitter-sweet, but that means time for new stuff! Yay! Here are 2 new pairs of shoes.
Gramma Kimmy got these:
And I got these from Target.
I also got her a snow pant/jacket set. It was on sale and too cute. I couldn't pass it up. Love it!!
Now I just need boots for her and me!
SIXTEEN:
Anybody else love fall tv as much as I do? I'm loving that most of my shows are back...Revenge, New Girl, Parenthood. The list goes on and on! Also, did you see who the next Bachelor is? Sean!
Not sure how I feel about it. I didn't think he had much of a personality, but I felt the same way about Emily and ended up loving her. And I know I will watch it. I always do.
SEVENTEEN:
My cousin asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I"M SO EXCITED!! She was in my wedding cica 2006.
And now I will be in hers! She's getting married in April 2013. I went and ordered my dress and picked it up last week. The color is lapas...purplish and it is one shoulder.
Forgive me for the horrible photos.
And here is a picture of her German Shepard puppy, Duke.
