Video: One CHEAP Palette + Multiple Makeup Uses

I picked up Wet n Wild Mega Glo Illuminating Powder at Kroger several months ago.  I've used it mainly for contour and bronzer, but I thought it would be great to use multiple uses.  I decided to put it to the test.  If you can't find it at a store near you, you can pick it up online.  It's on sale right now for only $1.99!  I have the color Starlight Bronze.

Here are the other products I used in the video:

• Beauti Control CC Creme in Light
• L'Oreal Paris Cosmetics Voluminous Butterfly Sculpt Washable Mascara, Blackest Black
• Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint Enchanted
• Smashbox Blush Rush, Radiance
• Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush, Fresh Pink

Overall, I definitely think the Wet n Wild powder is worth the price as a multi-use palette to have in your stock.  It would be great for traveling.  Let me know if you give it a try!

Monogramming: Women's Shirts

Summer is officially here!  Sun's out, gun's out!  Here are some summer shirts to wear all summer long.  Who says embroidery/monogramming is just for kids?  I personalized some shirts for my mom and me.  The shirts were cheap, so even if you had to pay someone to do the embroidery for you, you wouldn't be out much for the shirts.

  

My mom got this shirt at Ross for around $5.  I used the font Frog's Kiss to embroider her initials.

I got all of these Fruit of the Loom tanks at Walmart in the mens section.  They were less than $4 (before tax).  They are a Comfort Colors knock-off.  They definitely aren't the quality and fit of Comfort Colors, but they are much cheaper!

Both of the above monogramming fonts are the Interlocking Vine font from Boutique Fonts.

I wanted to do something a little different on this Walmart tank.  The pineapple frame and Mini Monogram font are also both from Boutique Fonts.  Here's a little secret I learned after I bought the Mini font-- you can download it for free in the files section of their Facebook page.

These tanks are perfect for a swimsuit coverup or even just a casual day.

Seventh Wedding Anniversary

Today marks seven years that Colin and I have been married.  We celebrated by having lunch while he worked orientation sessions for the school he works at.  It's not the first time we've had our anniversary during an orientation session, and I'm sure it won't be the last seeing as though we have a June anniversary and that's orientation season!

There's so much I could say about being married to this guy.  He's my best friend and a wonderful husband and dad.  I'll leave it at that, because I honestly need a nap after taking care of a sick baby yesterday, and my brain is tired.  That's how you know you're a parent ;).

Can't wait to see how the years unfold with this guy by my side.  If you're not married, I hope for you a marriage like we have.  It's by no means perfect, and it has its ugly moments sometimes, but it's fun and full of love.  We know God joined us together, and it's a constant reminder to be thankful.

Video: Lake Trip Makeup Look

Going to the lake should be carefree and easy.  Don't worry about a full-face makeup look.  Keep it breezy and natural!  Keeping it natural doesn't mean you have to look undone.  You can look photo ready and lake appropriate in just a few minutes with a few simple products.

Products Mentioned:

• Beauti Control Day Lotion
• Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15
• St. Ives Nourished and Smooth Scrub and Mask, Oatmeal
• Beauti Control CC Creme
• L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Plumper Brow Mascara
• Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadow - Creamy Beige
• COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Waterproof Mascara Very Black
• e.l.f. Blush, Candid Coral
• L'Oreal Paris Visible Lift Color Lift Blush
• Real Techniques Stippling Brush
• Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, Light
• Blistex Silk & Shine Lip Protectant Spf 15
• REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter, Cupcake
• L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lip Balm, Tender Mauve
• Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain, Honey
• Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm - Audacious

Video: Memorial Day at Greers Ferry Lake

We went away for a couple days to enjoy Memorial Day at Greers Ferry Lake.

Here's a little video of our time there-- mainly shots of us eating ;).