- 9:32 PM
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Everyone has their different goals and what they want to
accomplish in life. For example, my goals are a little different than my
boyfriend’s goals. Especially when it comes to finally being in the same
country. But that’s a complicated story for another time. In college I learned
a proper way to set goals for yourself. I’m not saying you have to specifically
follow these rules but it gives you a guide.
After looking at the SMART way to set goals, you probably think
it’s a little pointless and complicated. But when you really think about it,
you can adapt it to fit your needs in a simpler way. Some of my goals are to
live in New York City, graduate from graduate school, have a family, blog three
times a week, and be happy with my life.
Here are some tips to help set and achieve your goals.
Goal Has An End Result | Something to work towards. Even
though it seems like being happy with your life doesn’t have a definite end
result, it can. Just like life, you can take it day by day and try your best to
make each day a good one.
You Can Actually Complete It | Goals can be hard to complete
sometimes. You definitely don’t want
something that’s too out there. A goal of traveling to every country is a
little extreme, especially if you don’t have the funds. Something like
traveling to Europe in 2020 is a little more attainable.
Keep In Mind the Steps to Get There | Let’s look at blogging
three times a week. It’s not a big task or as strenuous as every day (incredible that people can actually do that).
I plan out my month of blog posts in a notebook. It makes it easier and if I
wanted to I could write them all at the beginning but where’s the fun in that?
I have a goal of writing posts every Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. The steps I’m
starting to take to get there is to stay a week ahead and schedule my posts for
8 AM. This way I don’t even have to think or rush to get a post up.
Timing Is Everything | Some goals need to have a timeline to
complete them in. If you don’t, then it’s just a wish. My tip for setting a
timeline is to overshoot it and give yourself more time to actually complete
it. I get discouraged in school when I feel like I don’t have enough time to
finish everything. I started completed things right when I got the assignment
and it was the best thing I could do. The same thing could be said for
blogging, work, or even things around the house.
If you follow these tips while making and keeping your
goals, you will be very successful in whatever you do. Whether it is personal goals, life goals, relationship goals, or even soccer goals (my boyfriend mentioned it).
What are your goals?
xx
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Concealer. Concealer. Concealer. This product can very well
be your best friend when you have an uninvited spot or you failed to get any
sleep the previous night. But it’s hard to know which one is right to use. These
are just some of the concealers I've been able to try.
Under Eye Concealers | When I first got serious about
makeup, I was using the potted MAC Studio Finish concealer shown above. Little did I know
that I was completely wrong and it was more likely to cake up during the day.
Personally I didn't think it looked bad by the end of the day. But low and
behold, I ended up buying different concealers to hide my pesky dark circles. It
is best to use a more liquid concealer because it is easier to blend.
I find that the Clinique Line Smoothing concealer gets the
job done. The MAC Pro Longwear is also good but a little bit goes a long way. I’m
still testing out the new Maybelline Master Conceal concealers. A blog post
will be out soon.
Spot Concealers | I don’t know about you but I have a lot of
dark spots. Not even acne. It’s just like a colony of spots on my cheeks and
chin. Most annoying thing ever. Potted concealer is definitely best for this.
It’s thicker and more likely to cover the spot without showing through.
For these I like the Benefit Boi-ing concealer and MACStudio Finish concealer. I use a concealer brush and apply it directly to the
spot. Then, with clean fingers, I blend it in slightly, focusing mainly on the
edges. The L'Oréal True Match Crayon concealer is something I’m still trying to
get used to. You use it just like the potted concealers but apply directly from
the crayon.
Correctors | Last, but not least, there are correcting
concealers. I found this Maybelline Eraser Dark Spot treatment one day. I wasn't
sure how to use it at first and if it would even work. But I finally found a
decent way to use it. After you do your skincare and apply a primer, put this
on any dark spots you may have that are hard to cover with normal concealers (I use this on the colony I mentioned earlier).
Then apply your foundation and another layer of concealer if you need it.
What’s your favorite concealer?
xx
- 12:20 PM
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Mother’s Day | Today is the day we celebrate mothers and all
they have done for us. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them. My mom is the
greatest. She’s probably the strongest person I know. I can’t believe all she
has done for my older brothers and I. One day I hope to give back just half of
everything she has given to me. I hope everyone values their relationship with their
mothers. You really don’t know how long you have her. Cherish the little
moments you have and never take her for granted.
Grandma | I love my grandma. She’s the sweetest, most feisty
woman I have ever met. If you have ever seen Golden Girls (my guilty pleasure and I’m not ashamed), think of Sophia. She has
cancer. We found out in February and it hasn't been easy since. But she’s a
fighter and always has been. She has been in the hospital for about a week now
due to a mass. We were hoping she would go home yesterday but she is still
there. I've been to the hospital twice this week to visit her and if you were
to see her around our family, you wouldn't think she had cancer. She’s always
smiling and laughing and it warms my heart to see her like that.
Blogging | I’m probably one of the bad bloggers in this
world. I keep going on breaks and I hate myself for it. But I’m back finally.
Back to blogging. It really makes me happy and I love reading other blogs too.
So I’m getting a little more serious about blogging. I’m thinking about
changing the name. It’s so hard trying to come up with clever names for a blog.
My boyfriend has been so sweet in trying to help with the names. I think I have
a couple of good ones that I actually came up with while writing this section.
This just shows that inspiration can hit at any point of the day.
Pinterest | If you have read my About Me page then you know
Pinterest is one of my most favorite things in this world. Just under my
boyfriend and Christmas. I've been going on it more and more as of late. I feel
like I took a break from that as well. Whenever I feel bored or I’m just watching
TV, I find my fingers automatically open my phone and go to the Pinterest app.
Is it bad that I have almost 70 boards?!? It’s my constant need to have things
in their own categories within categories. Like my boards for blog design and a
separate one for tips. Take a look for yourself! You will see how bad it gets J.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen | My mom unfortunately had to work
today (second year in a row L),
so we decided to celebrate mother’s day last night with dinner at a restaurant
we've never been to before. After one was too busy (too many college graduates celebrating), we ended up at this
restaurant called Cheddar’s. We've passed by it several times and always ask
ourselves what’s a scratch kitchen? Is everything made from scratch? I think it
was. My favorite part of the meal was their homemade honey butter croissants. I’m
obsessed with croissants. These were the perfectly sweet and melted in your
mouth. They gave us four but we could only eat one. I took the rest home and
had some for breakfast. They still tasted amazing the second day. I can’t wait
to go back already.
What were some of your highlights from this week?
xx
- 3:26 PM
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I like the thought of writing about my experience with a
semester before and after it finishes. And seeing as how the spring semester
just ended for me on Monday (woohoo!!),
why not talk about my experience and what I've learned about myself.
For one, I always start strong. I've never had a problem
with that. I'm actually really focused on school and nothing gets in the way.
Right around the time midterms start, I get a little too comfortable. My focus
starts slipping and it's like I'm getting senioritis (which I didn't even have when I was a senior). I can see the
semester coming to a close right before my eyes and I can't wait for it to be
over. By the end, I had to cram in some of my classes to pass them. I did and
at this point, that's all I cared about.
Hopefully I'll never get too comfortable again. Next time
I'll focus a little more on school and less on everything else. I'm taking
summer classes so hopefully I can put this new mindset to use.
How did everyone else do this semester?
xx
- 4:55 PM
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I feel like a
failure as a blogger. It’s been around 5 months since I wrote a blog post and
that’s a little ridiculous if you ask me. I miss having a creative outlet to
express my love of beauty.
I’m not sure
what made me want to start layering mascara. Maybe I have too many that I want
to try. Maybe I needed more volume. Whatever the reason, I absolutely love the
difference it makes. It’s nothing to someone that passes by me, but I think it
looks pretty damn good.
This month, I’m
using two mascaras from Maybelline: Pumped Up! Colossal and One by One, both in
black. I start by apply Pumped Up! on to my lashes (where else?) and try not to get them clumpy. I find that this is
key. After, I immediately apply One by One. I don’t let the previous mascara
dry or it will be harder to apply. I also try not to let this clump. Don’t be
afraid to use a brow/lash comb. It has saved me a few times and works great for
separating my lashes.
Let me know if you also do this. Or even
use the same mascara.
xx
- 10:52 AM
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I'm so excited!!!!! It's 8:44 PM on Sunday Night and I'm not going to sleep tonight because I'm leaving at 3:30 AM for the airport to go to New Jersey and New York. My heart is so happy! I'm going to be a nightmare tomorrow with no sleep and I'll probably be hating everyone but I'm still excited for it. Keep up with me on Twitter and Instagram for updates (@HRandPT)!
I wanted to do a series on packing for my trip because I always find these very interesting. I will be doing one on my suitcase, beauty products, and carry-on. I tried to make this as detailed as possible (After I took these pictures, my mom had me put the first pile of clothes in space bags. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of that.). The suitcase I have is from American Tourister a billion years ago.
I wanted to do a series on packing for my trip because I always find these very interesting. I will be doing one on my suitcase, beauty products, and carry-on. I tried to make this as detailed as possible (After I took these pictures, my mom had me put the first pile of clothes in space bags. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of that.). The suitcase I have is from American Tourister a billion years ago.
Clothes
I always seem to over pack and this trip is no exception. But I think it's better to over pack then leave something behind. Even though it's going to be cold, I wanted to pack some casual clothes for when we are at the hotel and I don't want to wear jeans and dress up. When everything was in, I tried to keep everything to one side and stack it as high as I could so I had more room.
Accessories & Beauty Products
This was the hardest to pack. I had so much that I knew I would need and then I brought products that I wanted to try for makeup. It was hard to part with some of it. For the bags, I only brought croosbodies because they are the easiest to carry for walking around. I am carrying a satchel/shoulder bag with me on the plane.
Outside
You're probably wondering what I'm doing with my shoes or if I'm even bringing any. Yes I am. I have a pair of boots in the front as well as flats. There was no way those were going to fit in the big pocket. In the smaller pocket I have 3 belts.
xx
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- 3:43 PM
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I wanted to do something fun for my blog today. I remember when this tag was going around YouTube many years ago and I decided to take into blog form. Now I am not saying that I'm perfect in any way, shape or form. I like something things about myself and I don't like things about myself. And I'm fine with that.
Imperfect
Depression/Anxiety | For about 4 years (probably even more than that) I've had some issues with depression. The tiniest little things could make me upset and I would be like that for a few days. Thankfully, things have started to get better and I don't get as depressed anymore. I also have panic attacks from time to time. I've even had one in a parking lot. It's hard for me to look at a big picture. I usually focus on the small details that don't go my way and I end up panicking. My boyfriend is always there to take me back to reality.
My Body | A goal for my 21st year is to be comfortable in my body. I'm no where near that yet. I think it's common for people to not like how they look and unfortunately I'm part of that. My body isn't where I want it to be. But that's not something that will change on its own. I have to work at it (New Year's Resolution).
Height | You probably don't know this about me because I haven't shown a full body post on my blog, but I'm extremely tall. I'm 6'6" (1.98 m). No this is not a joke. My father is very tall and my brothers are around the same height as me. The reasons I hate this about myself are people stare at me, point it out like I don't already know, ask how tall I am because they can't get through their day without knowing, and just assume stupid things like I play basketball. It's probably one of things I'm the most sensitive about. I hate that people think it's okay to do all of these things. It's not.
Perfect
Height | Yes, you read that right. Height is under both. I do like one thing about my height. It makes me unique. I'm not just another face in the crowd. I'm pretty memorable. ;)
Attentive | I'm the best girlfriend in the world! Just ask my boyfriend. I'm the type of person that puts other people before myself when I see that they need me. If my boyfriend and I are upset about something, I always put his feelings before mine. It kills me to see him not happy and I feel like it's my responsibility to make him feel better. I'm not sure if this is a good thing, but it's definitely a plus.
Eyes | This is a weird one. When I smile you can barely see my eyes and I do wish they were a little lighter in color. But there is something about them that I really like. They are small and give me character. Not really sure if that makes sense, but I needed another item for perfect.
xx
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Let me tell you a little bit about my skin. I have oily skin. After about 5 hours I would need to reapply powder and fix my eyeliner (very unfortunate). My acne used to be a lot worse on my forehead with a lot of scarring but thankfully it has cleared up significantly. I still get acne on my chin and my cheeks at that time of the month. A patch dark spots appeared on my left cheek at the end of April and still hasn't completely cleared up. I have no idea why it appeared but when I get stressed it ends up getting worse. I have a few dark spots on my chin and my right cheek but it's not as bad as my left one.
Now that you know all of that I can get to the product. I have pretty sensitive skin and was very excited to finally start using Simple Skincare. I have heard very good things about their products and decided to pick up a few basics. I saw the Exfoliating Facial Wipes and was immediately intrigued. I have to exfoliate once a week because I start peeling at my eyebrows and on my nose. Putting makeup over that makes it look 10 times worse.
I really love the exfoliating facial wipes because it's a lot easier then having to go to the bathroom and wash my face with a normal exfoliator. I can be lazy at my desk and do it while watching a YouTube video. It's just like removing your makeup with a wipe. The only downside is my face gets a bit red after I use it. But what can I do? I definitely recommend checking out the rest of the Simple Skincare line and trying some of their products. I can't wait to get my hands on this moisturizer.
xx
- 12:00 AM
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Hard to believe it's already Sunday. Where has the weekend gone? This week I started blogging again after a two week hiatus (:/). But I'm back. So everything is good :). Here is what I've been loving this week:
1989 | I can't not put this as one of my favorites. I don't think I have listened to anything else since it came out. I guess you can say I'm kind of obsessed. You can check out some of my favorite songs here. Maybe by next week I'll be obsessed with someone else's album. But for now, "we never go out of style".
Prescription Sunglasses | I have astigmatism in my left eye. What does that mean? I have no clue. But I'm supposed to wear my glasses to help correct it. I absolutely hate wearing them especially when it's sunny outside (and I can see perfectly without them). My mom gave me her old sunglasses and I got my prescription put in and I love them so much. I wear them more than I wear my normal glasses. And they help my vision as well. They are from Burberry but unfortunately it's discontinued.
CVS Deals | I guess you could say that CVS takes all of my money. They always have amazing deals and it probably makes it worse that I live right next to one. I recently got a deal on Sally Hansen Salon Insta Gel Strips for 75% off! I've never tried these before and it's cheaper then actually getting my nails done. I actually suck at putting nail polish on. There may be a review on this in the near future.
Portable Battery Charger | This is the best thing ever created. All you need are your USB cables. It can also charge an iPhone and iPad at the same time. I got the 6000 mAh version with two USB ports. It also makes the perfect gift. I plan on buying it for my dad. He travels a lot and he will love it for the plane and his car. I definitely recommend it.
1989 | I can't not put this as one of my favorites. I don't think I have listened to anything else since it came out. I guess you can say I'm kind of obsessed. You can check out some of my favorite songs here. Maybe by next week I'll be obsessed with someone else's album. But for now, "we never go out of style".
Prescription Sunglasses | I have astigmatism in my left eye. What does that mean? I have no clue. But I'm supposed to wear my glasses to help correct it. I absolutely hate wearing them especially when it's sunny outside (and I can see perfectly without them). My mom gave me her old sunglasses and I got my prescription put in and I love them so much. I wear them more than I wear my normal glasses. And they help my vision as well. They are from Burberry but unfortunately it's discontinued.
CVS Deals | I guess you could say that CVS takes all of my money. They always have amazing deals and it probably makes it worse that I live right next to one. I recently got a deal on Sally Hansen Salon Insta Gel Strips for 75% off! I've never tried these before and it's cheaper then actually getting my nails done. I actually suck at putting nail polish on. There may be a review on this in the near future.
Portable Battery Charger | This is the best thing ever created. All you need are your USB cables. It can also charge an iPhone and iPad at the same time. I got the 6000 mAh version with two USB ports. It also makes the perfect gift. I plan on buying it for my dad. He travels a lot and he will love it for the plane and his car. I definitely recommend it.
xx
- 12:00 PM
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I only just started to wear eyeshadow. I never really knew what to do and still don't. I keep it pretty simple with 3 colors, but what really makes it work is the eyeshadow. The first day I wore eyeshadow it creased so bad. Thankfully I was wearing glasses and no one could really see how terrible I looked. I definitely learned my lesson and headed to my local CVS in search of the perfect eyeshadow base. It wasn't easy. There are none (at least my CVS didn't have any). I then remember watching a YouTube video and someone used a cream eyeshadow for a base. I knew Maybelline had the Color Tattoos and decided to get two neutral colors for everyday wear. I fell in love!
They were both $6.99. Bad to the Bronze is a good color for a shimmery going out look. I definitely like Creamy Beige for everyday though. It also goes on a lot smoother because it is part of the Leather series.
My makeup stays all day with these bases and I couldn't ask for anything better. I definitely recommend trying these for yourself. And try some of their brighter colors if you're a little more bold with makeup.
I bought the colors Bad to the Bronze and Creamy Beige.
They were both $6.99. Bad to the Bronze is a good color for a shimmery going out look. I definitely like Creamy Beige for everyday though. It also goes on a lot smoother because it is part of the Leather series.
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| Creamy Beige | Bad to the Bronze |
My makeup stays all day with these bases and I couldn't ask for anything better. I definitely recommend trying these for yourself. And try some of their brighter colors if you're a little more bold with makeup.
What is your favorite eyeshadow base?
xx
- 12:00 AM
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Sorry this is super late. Got a little distracted last night and today.
Taylor Swift is probably one of my favorite artists. She doesn't make music for anyone but herself and I think it's incredible how she hasn't changed that after almost 8 years. And her new album 1989 is absolutely incredible. And I love that it's fully pop. The music and lyrics are amazing and if you haven't heard all of it, fix that now. Here are my top 5!
Blank Space | Incredible. I love the message she's sending how she's kind of making fun of what other people always say about her. Yes, she has had a few boyfriends and writes them into songs. This is definitely one of her more open songs. This was the second song I heard when I was going through the album and I had to replay it right away. And the video is incredible. The guy is very gorgeous as well.
Out of the Woods | This song is rumored to be about Harry Styles and there is some evidence about that ("two paper airplanes flying"). I really like the way it's written. It's really unlike a lot of songs out there today. I only wish I could be that talented to put my feelings into songs.
Wildest Dreams | The first few lines of this song always get me. I have said that so many times I want to run away from everything and start over somewhere else. I would definitely do it in a heart beat. This song isn't really about that but it's still so beautiful. Definitely the best heartbreak song I've heard since "Say Something".
I Know Places | This is a very dark and eerie song, and I think that's what makes it so good. I can relate to this song. Some people don't understand other people's relationships. They think it's not worth it, but it's different when you're actually in it. That's how it was with my boyfriend in the beginning. If I would have listened to my friends two years ago then I wouldn't be as happy as I am right now. <3
Wonderland | This song takes me back to my childhood. Alice in Wonderland, 1951. Perfection! All of the quirky references to one of my favorite movie are amazing. Even though it's not the happiest of songs, it does put a smile on my face.
Some of my other favorites are Style, Shake It Off, I Wish You Would, How You Get the Girl, Clean, and New Romantics. Not quite the whole album but pretty close to it. And the polaroid should have had the "no its becky" shirt.
xx
- 10:42 PM
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New posts will begin again on Monday November 10th. I needed to take a short break from my blog to get readjusted to school. Posts will come Monday, Thursday & Sunday; hopefully at midnight but you never know. I hope you enjoy the new posts that will be coming soon!
xx
- 11:11 PM
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I have a serious issue with procrastination!! I can’t even
deal with it properly. This post is a prime example of how bad it is. This was
supposed to go up on Thursday but I got so busy with school. At this point, I
realized that I seriously needed to get it together and focus. What I needed
was a concrete schedule of what had to be done and when it needed to be done.
It sets a goal for myself and hopefully I won’t have to make any adjustments.
Write Down Everything
| For me, taking 5 classes can get a little stressful so this is especially
helpful. Writing down everything thing that I need to get done is already
better than having it on different pieces of paper. It’s also important to know
when you have to complete these things.
Factor in Work or
School | I go to school 3 times a week. On these days I would prefer to do
as little work as possible. It’s important to know when you have enough time to
sit down and work on everything.
Other Commitments |
I have to factor in time to work on my blog. I also made a weekly schedule for
this based on this calendar. I put what posts I need to do for the
week. It also helps so I don’t stress about what to post. If you know that you
need to make time for something important, write that down too. You don’t want
to forget and end up not having time for other things.
Plan Days Accordingly
| Now that you know how your week will look, plan your days. Don’t plan too
much on days when you know you will be busy. Make sure you give yourself time
to complete everything. I like the boxes so you can check off things as you go
along. My week goes from Monday-Sunday. You can adjust that for your schedule
if you need to.
I hope this helps in stopping procrastination. It really
does suck, but hopefully we get through it together.
What are your tips for stopping procrastination?
xx
- 8:42 PM
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I am obsessed with Fall. It's so beautiful and the weather is always amazing. But not where I live. It's way too hot here and it still feels like summer. In November, I'm going to New Jersey and hopefully New York with my family. I really hope it's cold by then. I wanted to feature some of my favorite places to look at coats for the season in a range of prices. Enjoy!
Boohoo | These coats are perfect if you are on a budget and want something simple. All of the coats are under $120 and there is so many to choose from. One of my favorites is this one. It reminds me of a blanket coat.
Alloy Apparel | I love Alloy. Mainly because I'm tall and they don't over price their jeans. I'm actually getting a package from them today. All of their outerwear is currently on sale. They have a lot of sizes and it's perfect if you're a little taller and have trouble finding a mid-length coat. The coats are all under $200. I love these from Jessica Simpson and Steve Madden, as well as this one.
Express | I never think of Express but they really do have some amazing clothes. They are a little higher end, but it's worth the splurge. All of the coats are under $300. I love the pattern on this one.
Nordstrom | Nordstrom is definitely the best. It has everything from high-end to low-end. You can expand it even more to include Nordstrom Rack and HauteLook. Coats are being featured on HauteLook today for both men and women from Andrew Marc.
Boohoo | These coats are perfect if you are on a budget and want something simple. All of the coats are under $120 and there is so many to choose from. One of my favorites is this one. It reminds me of a blanket coat.
Alloy Apparel | I love Alloy. Mainly because I'm tall and they don't over price their jeans. I'm actually getting a package from them today. All of their outerwear is currently on sale. They have a lot of sizes and it's perfect if you're a little taller and have trouble finding a mid-length coat. The coats are all under $200. I love these from Jessica Simpson and Steve Madden, as well as this one.
Express | I never think of Express but they really do have some amazing clothes. They are a little higher end, but it's worth the splurge. All of the coats are under $300. I love the pattern on this one.
Nordstrom | Nordstrom is definitely the best. It has everything from high-end to low-end. You can expand it even more to include Nordstrom Rack and HauteLook. Coats are being featured on HauteLook today for both men and women from Andrew Marc.
What are you looking forward to the most this season?
xx
- 1:34 PM
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I am the type
of girl that would rather eat a cookie then a cake (however, I do have a
preference for my great-grandmother’s chocolate chip cake). Cookies are just
better and are easier to eat. My boyfriend gave this suggestion since I
recently brought cookies into my class since everyone is always hungry. It also
gave me an excuse to bake. And I like my cookies soft and chewy. Those are the best.
Here are my
favorite cookies ever:
Pillsbury Holiday Shape Cookies | I am obsessed with these. When I saw them at the store
I had to buy them. They just taste so good. I made some of these for my class
last Friday and they were still good after one day. I can't wait until Christmas comes around because those are my favorite shapes. Check out the website for all of the shapes.
Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies | Chocolate is an essential part of life. It combine sweet and salty in every bite. And when you break apart the cookie right out of the oven and the chocolate is melting in the middle. It's like food porn. Definitely check out the recipe. I prefer it without nuts.
Great American Sugar Cookies | These are my favorite, hands down. Give me a choice between every cookie out there, I will always choose this one. Unfortunately, there aren't any Great American Cookies near me. It's very sad. I did find a copycat recipe and I can't wait to try it. These are the softest cookies ever!
I'm also baking Russian Tea Cakes for my class today. I found this easy recipe on Pinterest. Even a 4 year old can make it. I was sold. Check out my twitter and instagram (@ringsandthings8) for pictures when they're done.
What's your favorite type of cookie?
xx
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I swear weeks are starting to go by faster and faster. It's already Sunday and I spent my weekend laying around and watching movies. Here's what I've been loving this week.
October 3rd | This date means everything if you love Mean Girls. Jonathan Bennett was featured in an article on BuzzFeed. And yes, his hair still looks sexy pushed back!
Dancing With the Stars | I have been loving this season of DWTS. My favorite dances from this week are from Sadie & Mark and Bethany & Derek.
73 Questions With Reese Witherspoon | She is so adorable! And her house is so cute. I especially love her backyard. Check out the rest of the interviews from Vogue.
A to Z | This show makes my heart melt. I can't wait for next week's episode. It's about the relationship of a couple named Andrew and Zelda. Andrew is the hopeless romantic (just like me) and it seems like he would make the perfect boyfriend. Zelda plays hard to get. It's on NBC Thursdays at 9:30 PM. Here's the trailer.
Oliver Gal | I am obsessed with these prints. They would fit perfectly on the wall above my bed. These are a little pricey but are often on Haute Look for a decent price. My only problem is I could never decide which print I can't live without. See for yourself and I would definitely check out the Fashion section.
Worst Things to Say In a Relationship | This is something to pay attention to. My boyfriend has told me a couple of these. Yet I have been guilty of #4. I think it's something worth reading, especially if you're in a relationship. You never know what you've been guilty of doing.
3rd Shift | I love Cheerios. It's something about the blandness that always gets me. But this commercial brings me close to tears almost every time and the little boy at the end is so adorable: "I just wanted to have breakfast with you."
Carly Cristman | Her story is so inspiring. Some people really need to hear this (and you know who you are). Just because things don't work right away, doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Your life has a plan and everything will work out in the end. It just takes time before you discover what you were meant to do.
What have you been loving this week?
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October 3rd | This date means everything if you love Mean Girls. Jonathan Bennett was featured in an article on BuzzFeed. And yes, his hair still looks sexy pushed back!
Dancing With the Stars | I have been loving this season of DWTS. My favorite dances from this week are from Sadie & Mark and Bethany & Derek.
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Master Kajal | I knew I wanted to buy the Master Kajal eyeliner. I saw a commercial and I was hooked. It looked so interesting and even more interesting when I first used it. The whole tip is eyeliner. You can't retract it or sharpen it. I wasn't sure how I felt about it. It kind of scares me because if one day I accidentally break it, that's it. No more eyeliner for me.
Since it's a cream eyeliner and I line my waterline, I was afraid it would run down my face like my other eyeliners. I decided to set it with black eye shadow just to be safe. It went on pretty smooth and the color is very intense. Within 6 hours, a little makeup had run down to just under my eyes but the color was still on my waterline like I had just put it on. I was very impressed. I give it a 8/10 and I LOVE it. It could improve by staying on my waterline without eye shadow.
The Rocket | I think mascara is a gimmick. It claims to do amazing things but I don't think it ever does. At least not that I've seen. I decided to try this mascara because it was there and it said it wouldn't clump. I hate when that happens because it makes me not want to wear any mascara at all. The brush really matters too. If it doesn't look a certain way, I won't even buy it. I'm very picky. I also went with the non-waterproof mascara because waterproof is too wet for me.
I really liked this mascara. It wasn't as bad as thought it would be. It applied nicely and didn't clump which is very important to me. I only applied one coat and I really like the effect it had on my lashes. I'm not sure if they had more volume but they did look nice. I give it a 9/10 and I LOVE it.
I definitely recommend trying out these products for yourself. Products work differently on everyone. Let me know if you do!
What new products have you tried?
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I can't believe how fast September has gone. Hard to believe my birthday was just 4 weeks ago! It's been a good month. Nothing to really complain about. Another month down for my Monthly Motivational Monday posts. If you have missed any posts, click here to find them all.
Here is a recipe that I can't wait to try some day. I'm not a huge vegetable person but I hope this will turn me into one. It was created by Niomi Smart. She is on a self-described "plant-based diet" (vegan in other words). She made a video for this recipe using the following ingredients:
Kale
Quinoa
Chickpeas
Lentils
Half Bell Pepper
Handful of Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber Chunks
Avocado
Lemon
Pomegranate
Coriander
Beetroot
Baby Gem Lettuce
Chili
She is a huge inspiration for anyone. I love her style, blog, and YouTube videos. I recommend checking out her links and some of the other recipes that she features on her YouTube channel. They look amazing.
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Here is a recipe that I can't wait to try some day. I'm not a huge vegetable person but I hope this will turn me into one. It was created by Niomi Smart. She is on a self-described "plant-based diet" (vegan in other words). She made a video for this recipe using the following ingredients:
Kale
Quinoa
Chickpeas
Lentils
Half Bell Pepper
Handful of Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber Chunks
Avocado
Lemon
Pomegranate
Coriander
Beetroot
Baby Gem Lettuce
Chili
xx
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