tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25747812464647573192024-02-20T05:26:18.619-08:00MY SOUTHERN ACTUALITYSouthern Actuality is a lifestyle blog to share anything from how I get my eyelashes so big, to recipes, to DIYs, to my not so secret obsession with my cacti plants. mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-2714551770578790142017-05-01T19:52:00.001-07:002017-05-15T14:08:54.500-07:00Wedding Guest Style Guide with The Black Tux<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring? Well weddings! I love the spring time, even though our spring in Texas consists of 40 degree mornings and 80 degree afternoons. With today's technology, it's almost effortless to shop for the happy couple. Just order from their registry. Couple's often block off hotels, so lodging is no sweat either. No, the hardest part of being a wedding guest always seems to be finding an outfit! There are so many aspects that come into play. Is it black tie formal? Indoors? Outdoors? What are the color schemes? You don't want to match the bridesmaids too closely. And of course--no white! This wedding guest style guide will make choosing your attire easy as pie--or, errr, wedding cake. 😉<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpxOSczjO3DxTaK_UKsev9zwT6tkA7n-zAzgj8EdG45F3JA2qrOOEYTSLs3N6inuci4L8ux-mzTTg-3Ocfn8xqTf_jSigJqwPdG1oFCmgofxMe1Z1pcM-xNr49GEa7WM71MoueUPlXlwQ/s1600/wedding+guest+style+guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpxOSczjO3DxTaK_UKsev9zwT6tkA7n-zAzgj8EdG45F3JA2qrOOEYTSLs3N6inuci4L8ux-mzTTg-3Ocfn8xqTf_jSigJqwPdG1oFCmgofxMe1Z1pcM-xNr49GEa7WM71MoueUPlXlwQ/s1600/wedding+guest+style+guide.jpg" /></a></div>
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Ladies, I know you probably have all of your favorite, go-to shops in mind now, but for the fellows it can be a bit more challenging! Check out <a href="https://theblacktux.com/" target="_blank">this page to rent a suit for all your wedding season needs! </a>This is an easy, quick, and affordable way to rent a suit for all of your wedding season needs! I hope you found this post useful! What would you like to see on the blog next?<br />
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mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-60746956106580915312017-05-01T19:37:00.000-07:002017-05-01T19:37:19.362-07:00Lipsense Review I'm sure you've heard of LipSense, it's pretty much all over Facebook and several of my girlfriends use it. I was first introduced to LipSense at my friends Gabby and Price's wedding. I wasn't in the wedding, but I was kind of like mini assistant to everyone; touching up their hair and makeup, making sure Gabby had everything she needed. It was honestly so much fun! In the midst of all the makeup madness, one of the bridesmaids had on the prettiest pink-nude lip color. She told me it was LipSense and she'd try it on me if I wanted. I ended up loving the color, but because I had lipstick on already, it didn't get applied correctly and cracked on my lips. But I kid you not after a night full of eating and drinking, celebrating the lovebirds, the color was still on my lips the next day.<br />
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I honestly forgot about LipSense until a few months later, my good friend Keely asked me if I wanted to try it out. I got the color "Lexie Bear-y", a really pretty wine color, to give it a second shot--this time applied correctly!<br />
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I've got to say, I was skeptical what the results would be since it cracked last time, but once I read the instructions I understood why!<br />
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"LipSense is not a stain, it doesn't penetrate the skin and go into the bloodstream. LipSense is a patented molecular bond, meaning it sticks to your skin and that is why you have to have clean and dry lips, so that the pigment can stick to them with patented technology.<br />
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The formula uses SD40 alcohol. It is thinner than water and after you apply the product, the SD40 alcohol dissipates quickly, only leaving the color in place. If you experience burning or tingling, it means your lips are dehydrated; the skin is damaged leaving nerve endings exposed.<br />
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The patent is in the color, it would stay on without the gloss, but the gloss is the moisture. There is no moisture value in the color. It is a system that works together."<br />
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So hopefully knowing this info helps you understand a bit about the product before use.<br />
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How To Apply:<br />
1. Apply to clean, dry lips (Witch Hazel is what they suggest to clean your lips)<br />
2. Shake tube thoroughly<br />
3. Wipe off excess products<br />
4. With parted lips, place applicator on the corner of bottom lip<br />
5. In sweeping motion, apply a thing layer with a light hand to the other corner of your mouth<br />
6. Repeat on upper lip<br />
7. Let first layer dry (VERY IMPORTANT) Complete steps two more times (for a total of three coats)<br />
8. Let third layer dry; then apply your gloss<br />
*Any other gloss or product will break down the color*<br />
9. Rub lips together and enjoy the magic<br />
10. Gloss throughout the day as needed<br />
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Some additional tips that I learned through trial and error. It's very important you let you use a light hand. Applying too much per layer will result in it gooping up. Remember, you're putting on a total of three layers of color, you don't need to get it super thick the first coat. Kind of like nail polish. It's also very important that you let it dry completely between each layer. When you buy the starter kit you get one color, the gloss, and the Oops! Remover. The Oops is great if you mess up on a corner or go outside the lines, lol! You can see where I did in my picture. It's more noticeable with the darker shades too. I did experience burning with mine when I applied it. As said above, this means my lips are damaged.<br />
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One of the things LipSense warns is that using wax products is bad for your lips. Basically the wax just builds up on your skin, rather than actually healing your lips. I haven't been able to wean myself off of other lip products yet though!<br />
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Now for the important part, does it work?? YEP. *When applied correctly* I tested this out at home Saturday. With zero makeup (so excuse my pictures haha) on other than my Lexie Bear-y LipSense, my boyfriend thought I was insane lol! I put it on that morning and went about my normal day. Eating, drinking, brush my teeth, etc. It didn't come off at all. I could give our puppy kisses without worrying about branding him. I also got the color I loved from my friend wedding, Bravo. I also got First Love. One of the cool things about LipSense is you can mix any colors to form new colors.<br />
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I definitely want to try more colors. A the matte gloss too! Let me know what you think in the comments or if you have questions!<br />
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My boyfriend and I's social media interaction basically consists of tagging each other in pictures of cute bulldog puppies and videos of food he wants me to make. You know the ones on Facebook that make every recipe look so simple and delicious? Yes, those. I am constantly saving the posts, but rarely do I actually make them. A couple weeks ago, however; he tagged me in a <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20src=%22https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcookiesandcups%2Fvideos%2F10154968653638410%2F&show_text=0&width=400%22%20width=%22400%22%20height=%22400%22%20style=%22border:none;overflow:hidden%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowTransparency=%22true%22%20allowFullScreen=%22true%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">video for Texas Sheet Cake Cookies</a>. The cookies looked so easy to make and were covered in chocolate so I was sold on them instantly.<br />
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Here is the recipe I used: <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/texas-sheet-cake-cookies/" target="_blank">http://cookiesandcups.com/texas-sheet-cake-cookies/</a><br />
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These were so easy to make! It says the recipe makes 24, but I only got 14 out of it. Maybe this means I am making my cookies too big, (impossible, there's not such thing) but I thought they were perfectly sized. It also makes a TON of icing. Way more than I needed. I decided my best option was to completely smother the cookies and drown them in chocolately goodness. After letting them dry, I scooped them with a spatula and put them in a a Pyrex container so that I could keep them sealed. I shared these with my boyfriend and his family and they were a hit! I probably ate half the batch myself. If you love chocolate or the taste of fudge this is an easy way to get your fix! Thanks for reading and don't forget to subscribe!<br />
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I am probably the last person ever to want to do a cleanse. I love my carbs, my breakfast tacos, cheese, and Chick-Fil-A. I've tried juicing before at home and it was a complete fail. My best friend and roommate at the time busted out the new juicer I had gotten for Christmas and made every Pinterest juice recipe we could get our hands on. The drinks were gross, we wasted food, and I discovered I was allergic to beetroot. So that was a major fail. <br />
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So take two, the Daily Greens Cleanse includes all the juices you need for your four day cleanse. Each drink is packed with 4.5 pounds of produce, including tons of vitamins. All you have to do is stick to the raw fruit and veggie diet for four days. The hardest part is self-control.<br />
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A juice cleanse is a type of diet intended to detox your body. Cleanses can last from days to weeks. The Daily Greens Cleanse is four days long. The green drinks provide your body with nutrients so that you can sustain from eating full meals. People do cleanses for many reasons: weight loss, detoxing the body, self satisfaction, or helping yourself get away from habits like coffee and snacking. You should not expect any long-term weight loss from doing a cleanse. You should expect to see yourself cutting back on caffeine, sodas, animal products, and sugar and taking in more water, fruits, and veggies. <br />
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How It Works</h2>
Three Juices. Four days. For four days you will replace two meals and a snack with a green juice and eat an all raw veggie dinner. The juices are as follows:<br />
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<b>Renew</b>- <i>Hydrate with a blend of sweet watermelon and rich, juicy greens seasons with spearmint and a dash of Himalayan pink salt. </i>This one was not bad. It's refreshing. As for taste, it's sort of like drinking sweet celery? That sounds terrible but it's the best way I can describe it. <br />
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<b>Elevate</b>- <i>Get smooth greens- from cucumber to spinach and watercress -with a splash of lime, sweet pear, and a lovely vanilla finish. </i>Because of the vanilla this one is very sweet. Again not too bad.<br />
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<b>Purity-</b> <i>Get simple and pure green juice goodness from cold-pressed cucumber, celery, kale, and broccoli with parsley, basil, and a touch of lemon. </i>I am going to be 100% honest with ya'll throughout this entire process, so I have to tell you I hated this one. Lol! It tastes like lemon and lawn clippings. But I just tell myself that means it's healthy and chug it. <br />
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What To Eat</h2>
The cleanse kit will include instructions, but here are the basics. Breakfast- begin your day with warm lemon water or substitute with Daily Green's Green Lemonade. Wait 30 minutes and then drink your Renew juice. Lunch- Elevate juice and a small raw fruit or veggie snack if needed. Snack- Purity juice. Dinner- A raw veggie dinner with plenty of fiber to help your body expel the toxins. You can have raw fruit or veggies any time you are hungry throughout the day. This is not designed to starve you, but to feed your body pure, clean, raw veggies and juices as your body works to clean out all the toxins from the beer, queso, and Whataburger you had last weekend. So things like leafy, green veggies, carrots, broccoli, avocado, tomato, onion, cucumber, etc are great. Be sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.<br />
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What To Avoid</h2>
Here is the fun part! No coffee, nope not even black coffee! No soda, no other fruit juices. no tea. No processed foods, no sugar, no meat or animal products, no dairy, no grains, no legumes. Cheese was definitely the hardest for me to cut out! And my morning caramel macchiato, AKA coffee flavored sugar, has been dearly missed as well. <br />
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Day One</h2>
<b>Breakfast-</b> Renew juice and a bottle of water. I missed the step about warm lemon juice so I did not have that Monday.<br />
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<b>Lunch- </b>Elevate juice, a banana, and water.<br />
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<b>Snack- </b>Purity juice.<br />
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<b>Dinner- </b>Salad and zoodles with homemade veggie "sauce" and POM pomegranate seeds. (Kylie made me do it)<br />
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Overall, day one was not that bad. I was fine throughout the day, but pretty hungry by the time I got home. I stocked up on fruits and veggies at HEB and was so excited to find pre-cut zucchini noodles or "zoodles". For my dinner I made a salad with romaine hearts, red onion, cucumber, tomato, salt and pepper, and a light dousing of Balsamic Vinaigrette. Then I made a "pasta" with my zoodles and a raw veggie sauce. The zoodles really aren't bad raw. They are still crunchy so my brain was not totally fooled into thinking this was real pasta. Eating only raw foods definitely made me increase my creativity in the kitchen. I'm no chef but I thought it was pretty yummy. I almost was bascilly eating guacamole now that I think about it! Here is the recipe for my zoodle sauce:<br />
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Zoodle Avocado Sauce Ingredients:<br />
1/2 avocado<br />
1/2 lemon<br />
1 tomato, diced<br />
red onion, amount to your liking, diced<br />
2-3 chopped basil leaves<br />
2-3 chopped parsley leaves<br />
salt and pepper<br />
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Mash 1/2 of avocado in a small bowl, mix in diced tomato, onion, basil, and parsley. Squeeze lemon juice over mixture and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together. Mix in zoodles. Enjoy!<br />
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Day Two</h2>
<b>Breakfast-</b>Warm lemon water, Renew juice<br />
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<b>Lunch-</b> Elevate juice, grapes, black berries, raspberries<br />
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<b>Snack- </b>Purity juice<b></b><br />
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<b>Dinner- </b>Salad with romaine hearts, red onion, cucumber, and tomato. Zoodles with homemade pesto. You can buy pesto mix in the seasoning aisle at grocery stores. All you mix it with is Olive Oil. This may have been cheating just a little bit!<br />
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Day two my cravings started kicking in. Where I work we have food trucks onsite every Tuesday and Friday. Everyone walking by my desk with pizzas, parmesan fries, and burgers WAS. TORTURE. To make matters worse, Whataburger posted a Snapchat that they are bringing back their Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich. Lot's of fat thoughts happening on this Tuesday. Lot's, folks.<br />
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<b>Breakfast-</b> Lemon water, Renew Juice, fresh fruit<br />
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<b>Dinner-</b> Same salad as previous nights but added avocado!<br />
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Day three I was questioning my sanity of starting this cleanse. According to the scale at our gym I had lost three pounds since Monday, probably mostly water weight. However, my reasons for starting this were less about weight loss and more about will power. While on that note, I don't recommend working out while doing this cleanse. A lot of people will say you should since it helps to sweat out toxins your body is working to expel, but I definitely was lacking energy during it. Remember to continuously drink water. <br />
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<b>Breakfast- </b>Water, Renew juice, fresh fruit<br />
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<b>Dinner- </b>Avocado, cucumber, tomato, feta, balsamic salad and zoodles with homemade marinara.<br />
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Day four was by miles the hardest day for me. I really hadn't seen many side effects on the other days besides normal cravings. On day four I woke up with a huge headache and my body felt so heavy and weak. I also noticed that my brain was foggy all day. I was forgetting things and just totally out of it. I'm not sure if this was caused a lack of carbs and nutrients or if this is similar to the so called "die off" like in the Candida and Whole 30 diets. The die off is when all of the sugars, fats, and yeasts in your body start to die because you aren't eating those things anymore. You feel really sick until they are completely cleared out and then you feel great again. I noticed I was much hungrier on day four as well. Instead of waiting for my juice to settle and assessing how I felt, I had some fruit right away because I was feeling so bad. My energy levels perked after lunch time but that didn't last long. In my head I was thinking could it really hurt if I had a normal dinner?? It's technically the end? But I knew I had to finish completely! I included my sad marinara recipe, but remember everything has to be raw. P. S. That is one whole zoodle I'm holding in the photo below!!<br />
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Homemade Marinara Ingredients:<br />
2 chopped tomatoes<br />
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1 large fresh basil sprig, minced<br />
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Finishing The Cleanse</h2>
After completing the cleanse, your first instinct will probably be to run to the nearest DQ for an M&M blizzard or down a large pizza, but be careful when choosing your next meals. Remember that your body has had four days of near complete rest from digesting with an almost all liquid diet. Additionally, your body has had four days without caffeine or high sugars. Slowly incorporate your usual foods back into your diet so that you have a smooth transition. <br />
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Do I feel good about doing this cleanse? Absolutely. I am so proud of myself for sticking to it for four days and not breaking down and making a mad run to the cheese drawer. Without going into detail, I do feel like this cleanse successfully got all of the junk out of my system and I did lose a little weight. I also feel less bloated, and overall just better about cutting out all the junk this week. Would I do it again? Maybe, and if not I am taking away a lot of great information. Always, research before trying any diet or cleanse to make sure it's right for your body. If you're hungry, eat! This is not meant to starve you. You can have raw fruit or veggies at any time that you need. I think the most important things I learned from this cleanse were<br />
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I thought it was going to be impossible to eat an all raw vegetable diet. I pictured myself eating celery for a week. In truth it was not hard at all and I found myself thinking I could always eat this way and it would be even better once I'm allowed to incorporate other food groups in a healthy way. For example, adding proteins, good carbs, and good fats. I think this is a really great way to experiment with food and you can definitely get more creative than my salads and zoodles. I won't be binging on junkfood now that it is over, because that would defeat the whole purpose!<br />
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Going without meals and then eating only fruit and veggies made me realize (maybe miss) just how much I'm normally eating. A breakfast taco, a fast food lunch, and a heavy dinner, plus snacks, coffee, and soda? I did not consider myself a horrible eater, but this was a wake up call. Now I am rethinking all of my meals in a healthier mindset. <br />
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<br />mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-91532281351630684832017-01-11T10:18:00.000-08:002017-01-11T10:21:45.014-08:00Friday The 13th - 13 Bingeworthy Shows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In honor of this month's Friday the 13th, I thought about giving you guys a list of horror movies, but my <a href="http://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/2016/10/100-shows-movies-to-binge-this-halloween.html" target="_blank">October post on 100 Shows & Movies To Binge This Halloween </a> pretty much covered all of my favorites. So instead, I compiled a list of some of my favorite twisted shows from the past couple of years. Some of these are old and some are fairly new! Of course there are a million others I would like to include but these shows really hook you in and will have you burning through a season a day. Disclaimer: Please do a little research before watching to see if it interests you. I will warn you that some of these are definitely R rated! <br />
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<b>1. West World</b>- If a Western and the matrix and the purge had a lovechild it would result in West World. I don't even want to say too much to give anything away because I think this show is best enjoyed going in watching it the same way you will finish watching it: having no damn clue what the hell just happened.<br /> <br /><b>2. Black Mirror</b>- This show is great for those who get bored of the same show. There are three seasons currently and every episode is its own unique story. There is no connection between episodes, they can be watched in any order. Black Mirror gives a dark glimpse into what our future could possibly hold if humanity continues with it's rapid jumps in technology and desensitization. It's like nothing else I have ever watched.<br /><br /><b>3. American Horror Story</b>- I would be extremely surprised to meet someone who hasn't watched at least one episode or season of AHS, but if you happen to be that someone then I cannot recommend this show enough. It is not for the faint of heart, it has twists, gore, and disturbing scenes. Talk to any AHS fan and they will likely tell you that Seasons: Murder House and Coven are the best. You can watch these seasons in any order, but I would start at the beginning. There are some sneaky connections and theories.<br /><br /><b>4. Shameless- </b>If you ever feel like your life is a mess, watch one episode of Shameless and you will feel so put together and organized. This show is a dark comedy focusing on a family with an alcoholic dad, bi-polar, addict mom, and a slew of kids trying to keep it together. The best word I can use to describe it? Chaos.<br /><br /><b>5. How To Get Away With Murder- </b>Murder mystery fan? Scandal fan? This show will never leave you bored. Annalise Keating, law professor, and her five students become mixed up in a murder. The plot thickens and throws twists at you constantly to keep you hooked and guessing.<br /><br /><b>6. Dexter-</b> Ugh. If there was one show I could request more seasons from Dexter would be it. Dexter is a blood spatter analyst for the Miamai PD. He's also a serial killer. But Dexter only kills the bad guys and you will find yourself falling in love with this murderer as you watch him grow in life, debate the ethics of his hobbies, and well...murder.<br /><br /><b>7. Hemlock Grove-</b>This one is for my Twilight and Sci-Fi fans. Hemlock Grove takes an entirely new spin on mythical werewolves and vampires, or in this show Upirs, along with a biomedical center creating some scary things owned by the wealthy Godfrey family. If you like AHS you will most likely love Hemlock Grove.<br /><br /><b>8. The 100- </b>All civilization on Earth has been destroyed and humans have taken to space. But it seems that things on their living ship, the Arc, are not going as well as the leaders have led them to believe. The Arc sends 100 juvenile prisoners back to Earth to see if it is habitable after all these years. What the 100 learn is Earth is a lot more occupied than they thought.<br /><br /><b>9. Stranger Things-</b> Did you see anyone on Halloween running around in a pink dress and carrying Eggo frozen waffles? If you did and were confused (like many people by my costume) then you witnessed someone dressed up as Eleven from Stranger Things! This was my costume this year at work, as seen in my photo. Stranger Things is an 80's pop culture themed mystery. When a young boy goes missing from his home in 1983, and search for him results in the finding of some very unnatural occurrences and one strange little girl.<br /><br /><b>10. Orange Is The New Black- </b>There's nothing supernatural about OITNB, but if you are comfortable with a few lesbian scenes, stabbings, and drug abuse this show is its own kind of magic. Piper Chapman is suddenly sentenced to a women's prison when a drug run from her youth catches up to her. OITNB takes your into the life of these prisoners and introduces you to crazy characters you can't help but adore. The show is actually based on the novel by the real Piper.<br />
<br /><b>11. Narcos- </b>Narcos is about the infamous Pablo Escobar and drug cartel and the DEA agent hunting him. Majority of the show is in Spanish, but with the subtitles its easy to completely forget you are watching something in another language.<br /><br /><b>12. The Crown- </b>The Crown details the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to the present. The show begins before the passing of King George VI and follows through as she takes the thrown at only 25 years old and tells the story of her life. The filming is AMAZING.<br /><br /><b>13. Chef's Table- </b>And last but NOT least in any way is Chef's Table. If you are like me and can watch Chopped, Iron Chef, or the Food Network period for hours at a time you will be blown away by Chef's Table. Each episode focuses on one chef. Their background, their dishes, their methods. The featured chefs are from all of over the world. This is one of the most beautifully filmed shows in the food category. Prepare to be completely blown away.<br />
<br />mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-56277898160092597422017-01-04T09:52:00.000-08:002017-01-04T09:52:14.790-08:00January Favorites + HUGE Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey guys! So today I am sharing some of the products I got around Christmas and really liked! First things first, Bath & Body Works is having a HUGE sale on all of their holiday scents right now. I mean lotion for $3?? You cannot pass that up. Stock up on your favorite scents or gifts for next Christmas. Some scents are sold out in certain products so act fast. I am a big fan of the Fresh Sparkling Snow scent and ended up trying all of the products in that line after loving the Creamy Body Wash so much. You can also get 50% off select hand soaps, up to 50% off select 3-wick candles, and signature body care for $3.75 and up.<br />
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Bath & Body Works Shea and Vitamin E lotion in sold out online but I love the <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=105244796&cp=12586965.12587140.4191845" target="_blank">Winter Candy Apple </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=101668026&cm_vc=200" target="_blank">Ultra Shea Body Cream in Fresh Sparkling Snow </a>only $3.25 right now!<br />
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I also got this awesome<a href="http://www.sephora.com/fab-beautique-P412033?skuId=1851120&publisher_id=255779&sub_publisher=g&is_mobile=&sub1=&sub_keyword=&sub_campaign=613435589&sub_placement=&gdevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAiA17LDBRDElqOGq8vR7m8SJAA1AC0_gh9AuAuWXVj444cq0_sp2gMGH4P2FymdfVAmBkIjmxoCuWbw_wcB&site=_search&om_mmc=ppc-GG_613435589_29082123159_aud-89368447817%3Apla-181448377239_1851120_99554268759_9028059_c&gmodel=&country_switch=&lang=en&sub_ad=99554268759" target="_blank"> gift set from First Aid Beauty</a>. <br />
The set is $48 (and $95 value) and includes their:<br />
- Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
<br />- Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum
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My favorites are definitely the Ultra Repair Cream and Ultra Repair Intensive Lip Balm. These products are so deeply moisturizing and perfect for winter (well the short and sweet winter we get in Texas) And I love how you get a giant tub of the Ultra Repair Cream (normally $48 all by itself) I like all of the other products as well but First Aid Beauty's hydration products seem to stand out the most to me. I am probably least impressed with the serum, I don't see much difference from using it. I would also highly recommend trying their Oatmeal Mask. Sephora has a couple other gift sets with this brand as well.<br />
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<a href="https://www.sugarbearhair.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bear Hair Vitamins and brush</a><br />
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So if you surf Instagram often I am sure you have seen a post on Sugar Bear Hair gummy vitamins. The Kardashians and other celebs have no shame in promoting them. I actually was pretty wary of these but have heard good things, so was excited when I got these in my Christmas stocking to try out. And it came with this cute wooden brush and some stickers. Supposedly you have to use the vitamins daily for three months to really see a difference. You take two a day and they are honestly yummy! So far I am only on month one, so I will update you guys on if I think they are worth the money. You can get one months supply for $30, 3 months for $83 or 6 months for $162. These vitamins are gluten free, gelatin free and vegetarian.<br />
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From the website:<br />
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<i>Here at SugarBearHair, we strive for maximum safety and maximum
results. Our products are manufactured in the USA in facilities that use
FDA approved guidelines to ensure quality and safe products for your
peace of mind. We used only the best ingredients available to ensure an
effective product that looks great, smells great and tastes great too!
Most importantly, everyone is saying "It works!".</i><br />
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<i><strong>SugarBearHair Ingredients:</strong> Our vegetarian vitamins
contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B-6, Folic
Acid, Vitamin B-12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Iodine, Zinc, Choline,
Inositol, as the active vitamins and minerals. The gummies are made with
real berries for a deliciously sweet flavor, coconut oil, and a dash of
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<i><strong>What Do SugarBearHair Vitamins Do</strong>?</i>
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So do these little blue bears actually work? I just cut my hair so it will be a fresh start. Stay tuned and I will let you know! :) <br />
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I have a serious candle problem. I. Want. Them. All. And this Black Friday My mom and I took full advantage of the buy three get three free deal at <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=4090263&cm_sp=BAL-_-20OFF-_-SLEIGHBELL" target="_blank">Bath and Body Works</a>. I wanted to tell you my thoughts on my favorite holiday scents as well as new ones that I am loving! I highly suggest subscribing to Bath and Body Works' email list because they have some sort of <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=4090263&cm_sp=BAL-_-20OFF-_-SLEIGHBELL" target="_blank">deal </a>almost daily or will send out a coupon! Today their <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=10833605&cm_sp=FO-_-Home+Fragrance-_-Wallflowers+Refills&cp=12586994.12936197" target="_blank">Wallflowers</a> are only $3.50 so that is a great opportunity to stock up on some refills or stocking stuffers. I just got the Teakwood Mahogany and my bathroom smells amazing. Also today, get 20% off your order with the code <b>SLEIGHBELL</b>. These candles make great gifts for anyone since they have so many different scents. Some of these are no longer online but can be found in stores still!<br />
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<b>Holly Berry Balsam</b>- I was set on getting the Fresh Balsam because it smells just like a Christmas tree and actually found Holly Berry Balsam during checkout and switched them out. The Holly Berry Balsam smells like Christmas tree but mixed with a sweet fragrance. It is so yummy, I could not stop sniffing it!<br />
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<b>Flannel</b>- Flannel has been out since fall but I think this is a great candle for year round. It is definitely more of a cologne type smell and I was unsure how I felt about it just by smelling the candle. Once I burned it though I really liked it!<br />
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<b>Winter</b>-The best way I can describe this one is if you combined Fresh Balsam and Fresh Sparkling Snow. This candle is hard to categorize but it definitely smells like winter, as the label says! And how cute is the packaging on this one?<br />
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<b>Marshmallow Fireside</b>- One of my classic favorites! If you love the smell of a bonfire this is your new favorite candle. It has the perfect balance of smokey and sweet. I espeically love this candle since I am used to having a fireplace back at my parent's house.<br />
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<b>Hot Cocoa & Cream</b>- I honestly thought this one was overly sweet and awful when I smelled the candle, but after burning it I love it. It literally smells like a freshly made cup of hot chocolate and I think I need to go buy some Swiss Miss and mini marshmallows now.<br />
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<b>Champagne Toast-</b> My friends just introduced me to Champagne Toast. They kept raving about how amazing it smells so I knew I had to get it. This candle smells exactly like a Mimosa! I don't really think it is a fall or winter scent, but it is absolutely a keeper. This is good for those who like sweet but fresh scents. <br />
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<b>Mahogany Teakwood- </b>This is another new scent for me that I immediately loved. I also purchased a wallflower refill in this scent. It is a masculine, heavy smell, but soooo good.<br />
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<b>Sparkling Woods- </b>If you like Mahogany Teakwood but it is a little too overpowering for you, Sparkling Woods would be perfect. It is similar but on the sweeter side.<br />
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<b>Frosted Cranberry- </b>This candle is for sweet scent lovers. This is the perfect candle for your kitchen and is absolutely mouthwatering.<br />
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<b>Fresh Sparkling Snow- </b>I don't have this candle but I do have the creamy body wash. I didn't pick up the candle because it just didn't seem to be very strong to me, but now I really want to try burning it or getting it in a wallflower because the <a href="http://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/2016/11/bath-and-body-works-cream-body-wash.html" target="_blank">body wash</a> smells SO good. If you are a fan of Dove's body washes I highly recommend <a href="http://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/2016/11/bath-and-body-works-cream-body-wash.html" target="_blank">B&BW's new creamy body wash in this scent</a>. It is the same consistency as Dove but the pretty smell stays on my skin so much longer.<br />
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That's all for now! What are your favorite holiday candles or fragrances from Bath and Body Works? What other brand candles do you love? Don't forget to subscribe and thanks for reading!<br />
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I think we can all agree that over the knee boots are one of the biggest fashion trends of fall/winter 2016. I know that I already have snagged three pairs...oops. Besides choosing what color you want and if you want one with a heel or not, there is the decision of what brand to get. I know we all love our name brands, but I often find that the cheaper versions end up being better! I recently got Steve Madden black OTK boots and thought they were the bee's knees. They are so beautiful on but after wearing them once I realized I had made a huge mistake. Aprox. $90 for the top of the boot to constantly slide down, the heel to be too tall and steep, and the MOST uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn in my life. I wore them for one night and half my toes were numb for a WEEK. I am not even exaggerating. I was so disappointed because I love the look of OTK boots. But then, Target came to save the day (as usual) with an amazing selection of boots! I got these<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-journee-collection-round-toe-over-the-knee-boots/-/A-50430943" target="_blank"> OTK boots from Target</a> in black for less than $40! Right now they are online for $59.99 but you can get 30% off with the code COLD at checkout. I chose these with no heel so that I can wear them to both work or play and be comfortable. Plus I am already almost 5'8", so height is not something I often want to add. These are pratically twins of the very popular <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-leggylady-over-the-knee-boot-women/4393854?origin=related-4393854-0-13-PP_Error-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4393854&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=13&recs_placementId=PP_Error&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=category_page" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman OTK boots</a> at Nordstrom that run for a (insane) $798. I don't know what human has $800 to spend on one pair of boots, but that human is not me. So if you are looking for an affordable pair of OTK boots that are both stylish and comfortable, look no more! The specific ones I linked come in black, grey, and taupe/brown. However the taupe looks more like a cream to me online. I did not see that shade in person so I can't say exactly how that color looks. I am normally a 7 or 7.5 in boots and I got the 7.5 in these and they fit perfect. I also linked some other styles I love for great prices! Happy shopping. Btw, in the photo I am wearing the boots from Palm Tree Boutique! They are going fast!<br />
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-journee-collection-round-toe-over-the-knee-boots/-/A-50430943" target="_blank"> Target OTK boots, no heel</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-mariah-over-the-knee-boots-mossimo-black/-/A-51030516?lnk=rec%7Cpdpipadh1%7Crelated_prods_vv%7Cpdpipadh1%7C51030516%7C1" target="_blank">Target OTK boots, with heel</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-51117919" target="_blank">Target OTK boots, wedge heel</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-dv-marilyn-over-the-knee-fashion-boots/-/A-50847331?lnk=rec%7Cpdpipadh1%7Crelated_prods_vv%7Cpdpipadh1%7C50847331%7C0" target="_blank">Target OTK boots, chunky heel</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dottiecouture.com/boots/" target="_blank">Dottie Couture OTK Boots</a><br />
<a href="http://www.shophopes.com/collections/boots-1/products/wherever-i-may-roam-boots-olive?variant=30457757124" target="_blank">Shop Hopes OTK Boots, with heel in olive</a> <br />
<a href="http://thepalmtreeboutique.com/collections/shoes/products/heel-boot-em-becky-tau-taupe" target="_blank">Palm Tree OTK Boots, taupe</a><br />
<a href="http://thepalmtreeboutique.com/collections/shoes/products/heel-boot-em-becky-tan" target="_blank">Palm Tree OTK Boots, tan</a><br />
<a href="http://thepalmtreeboutique.com/collections/shoes/products/suede-riding-boots-ls-arther-blk-black?variant=30465262020" target="_blank">Palm Tree OTK Boots, black</a> <br />
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I have the Palm Tree boots in taupe and my mom has them in tan <b>(pictured at the top)</b> and we both love them! They have a low heel and are very comfortable. I am a size 7.5. They have limited sizes right now and are selling quick! I really hope they restock soon. :)mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-74327587070523975412016-11-29T09:17:00.000-08:002016-11-29T09:25:01.413-08:00Preteen Friendly Makeup + SkincareI was recently asked for some suggestion on makeup products for a preteen and I thought what a great blog post topic that would make. A lot of girls start to take interest in makeup and beauty around their junior high years. I know I personally was not allowed to wear anything until I was in seventh grade. If this is something your pre-teen or teenager has expressed interest in, I hope this post is helpful! There are several factors to keep in mind when picking out a young woman's first makeup. To me I take into consideration: budget friendly, age appropriate, easy for beginners, and trendy. No 12-year-old really needs makeup that is $50 or bright red lipstick to wear daily. But keep in mind that she also has an idea in her head of what is "cool" and in right now and what she is picturing may be very different than what mom has in her makeup bag. I'm going to cover all areas, but before I get into the makeup part I wanted to stress the importance of skincare and teaching your daughter/sister/niece/granddaughter the importance of it.<br />
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I remember my junior high years well, and I suffered from breakouts, like every other teen. Proactive was my best friend until it stopped working. If your teen suffers from acne this is completely normal, but the harsh reality is that makeup can worsen it. If your teen is going to start wearing makeup it is really important to make sure she is taking proper care of her skin. Along with makeup clogging pores, most girls participate in athletics, cheer, or some type of sport. Sweat + makeup = a bad time! Here are my tips as well as my recommended products. For a more in-depth skincare post read my post <a href="http://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/2016/07/emergency-skincare.html" target="_blank">Emergency Skincare</a>. And a little disclaimer, not everything will work for everyone. We all have different skin. If your teen already has a skincare routine then that is fantastic. Use whatever works for you personally. </div>
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<b>1.</b> <b>Makeup wipes are your best friend. </b>I prefer <a href="http://www.target.com/p/makeup-remover-wipes-25ct-up/-/A-11658244?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|11658244|0" target="_blank">Target's Up brand</a>. These are the first wipes I have found that completely remove all my makeup in one cloth. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/e-l-f-studio-make-up-remover-cleansing-cloths/-/A-13586730" target="_blank">e.l.f.</a> is another great option. Neutrogena is great, but a little pricey for how fast I go through a pack. Another great idea is to buy in bulk at Sam's or Costco. There are other makeup removing options like oils, but wipes seem to be the most effective and convenient method. Use these before cleansing at night and throw a pack in her gym bag so she can remove her makeup before practice.</div>
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<b>2.</b> <b>A gentle, daily face wash.</b> My go-to drugstore face wash is and will forever be <a href="http://www.target.com/p/cerave-unscented-foaming-facial-cleanser-12oz/-/A-14694910" target="_blank">CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser.</a> It was recommended by my dermatologist and I have used it for years. Make sure she is using this every morning and evening, but also right after practice or a game when she sweats.</div>
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<b>3. Keep pillowcase, phone, and makeup brushes clean. Keep hands off face/avoid picking.</b> Make sure that her pillow case is getting washed at least once a week. Sanitize cellphones with a clorox wipe and clean those makeup brushes every two weeks. There is a simple trick to cleaning brushing on my <a href="https://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/2016/07/drugstore-dupes-part-2.html" target="_blank">Drugstore Dupes 2 post.</a></div>
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<b>4. Spot treatment.</b> Everyone's skin is different, and what works for some may not for others, but this is one of my favorite drugstore products for spot treating acne. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/neutrogena-on-the-spot-acne-treatment-0-75-oz/-/A-13337868" target="_blank">Neutrogena On The Spot Acne Treatment </a>.</div>
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<b>5. Moisturize. </b>As we age and with the use of more skincare products, our face tends to dry out. Harsh products can strip our face of oils, both good and bad, so its important to hydrate skin so that it doesn't overproduce oil, causing even more breakouts. My favorite is <a href="http://www.target.com/p/garnier-skinactive-moisture-rescue-refreshing-gel-cream-1-7-oz/-/A-12758696" target="_blank">Garnier Gel Moisturizer. </a><br />
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A BB cream is a great option for someone who is just starting to wear makeup. It's not as heavy as foundation but will still give good coverage without looking cakey. This page has the best drugstore BB creams and details what each one is best for. <a href="http://www.thefashionspot.com/beauty/679949-best-drugstore-bb-creams/#/slide/1" target="_blank">7 Best Drugstore BB Creams</a></div>
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The other direction I would suggest is using a light mineral powder. Some people are not fans of liquid makeups and foundations and powder is their preference. I would suggest <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nyx-face-powder-min/-/A-15141054" target="_blank">NYX</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/powder-n3-tmn-35oz-ntrl-buff/-/A-13971191" target="_blank">L'Oreal (this is what I use), </a>or <a href="http://www.target.com/p/neutrogena-mineral-sheers-loose-powder/-/A-15658595" target="_blank">Neutrogena.</a>But there are several good drugstore powders. If your teen has oily skin, she may want to use a sheer powder over a BB cream. <br />
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Concealer is basically magic, just teach your teen that it is for concealing blemishes and tiny imperfections, not covering the entire face. All it takes is a dab and a little goes a LONG way. At this link there are several great drugstore options. <a href="http://megoonthego.com/2016/04/the-best-drugstore-concealers/" target="_blank">Best Drugstore Concealers</a>. I don't recommend the stick concealers (the kind that looks like it's in a lipstick tube) To me they go on thicker and chalkier. </div>
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This one is debatable based on personal preferences, but I suggest skipping out on eyeliner and instead teaching how to use mascara. Maybe I'm biased because eyelashes are my favorite beauty feature to enhance. I have an entire post on mascaras including drugstore options! <a href="http://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/2016/08/lets-talk-lashes.html" target="_blank">Let's Talk Lashes Post.</a> If you don't think your are ready to give mascara yet, clear mascara is what I started out with. (I thought I was hot s*** too!) It's a great way to learn how to apply it before diving in completely. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-15354245" target="_blank">Covergirl</a> and Maybelline both make this and it runs about $4.<br />
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By now, most girls have had their share of Lip Smackers and Baby Lips, and maybe even a few hand-me-downs from mom. It's time to give your girl something a little more grown up and special. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nyx-butter-gloss/-/A-14723529" target="_blank">NYX</a> and <a href="http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-baby-lips-moisturizing-lip-gloss/-/A-17267911" target="_blank">Maybelline</a> both make great lip glosses that have several shades. Stick to nudes, soft pinks, and rosey colors.<br />
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Go to any Instagram makeup page or beauty blogger's YouTube channel and I guarantee the words "highlight" and "contour" are going to pop up. This is a fun beauty trend used to really shape your face and exemplify your features how you want. Contour is all about shaping your face. Making your cheek bones more prominent, or your nose to appear more narrow. Highlighting is adding shine where the sun/light would naturally hit your face. Another fun trend is color correcting. This is when you use colored makeup to balance certain flaws. Green helps to correct redness, while orange helps to cover dark circles. None of this is really needed in young pretty skin, but I can promise your teen will be interested in these makeup techniques. Here are some budget friendly products for them to play around and learn with.</div>
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-17052338" target="_blank">NYX Wonder Concealer Stick</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-face-studio-master-contour-stick/-/A-50559040" target="_blank">Maybelline Face Studio Master Contour Stick</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-49128587" target="_blank">e.l.f. Contour Palette</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-50424252" target="_blank">L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Contour</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/real-techniques-miracle-complexion-sponge/-/A-16230805?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|16230805|0" target="_blank">Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge</a> (beauty blender) <br />
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<b>2.</b> <b>Heavy eyeliner or eyeshadow.</b> If I had the opporunity to go back and talk to 13-year-old Lindsey I would tell her two things. Stop slicking your hair back, you look like a boy and heavy eyeliner on top and bottom is NOT cute. Skip the liner and use mascara instead for an open-eyed fresh face. If she really wants liner, only apply on the top lid in a nice thin line. When I was in high school, dark smokey eyeshadow was the big thing. Now when I look back at photos we look like a bunch of racoons. Stick to neutrals or skip eyeshadow for now. <br />
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<b>4.</b> <b>Over-plucking brows. </b>One more thing I would like to discuss with my teenage self is ruining my eyebrows. My oldest sister has the most beautiful natural brows! Avoid over waxing or plucking, she will be so grateful when she's older. Of course, still do basic brow grooming, just don't go crazy. If your teen has thinner or blonde eyebrow she may want to fill them in. I suggest an <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nyx-eyebrow-cake-powder/-/A-14723532?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|14723532|0" target="_blank">eyebrow powder </a>or <a href="http://www.target.com/p/essence-make-me-brown-eyebrow-gel-mascara/-/A-50825903" target="_blank">brow gel</a> rather than a pencil as it is easy to get heavy handed. Filling in brows will be a more challenging technique to learn.<br />
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<b>What age should pre-teens be allowed to start wearing makeup?</b> This is totally up to you as a parent. If you are reading this for your sibling, niece, or granddaughter, etc. be sure that you have mom and dad's ok first. Everyone is different and some girls don't express any interest in makeup, which is totally ok!<br />
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I don't know about you, but as soon as Thanksgiving ends it is basically Christmas 1st and all the decor comes out. Last night I cleaned house, set up my mini tree (thanks grandma Sharon!) and decorations, and blared the Apple Music Christmas Essentials playlist. I also swapped all my Bath and Body Works candles for the holiday scents and lit one in every room, including my new favorite, but we will save that for another post! One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is watch old Christmas cartoons and holiday movies. This year I don't have cable. I figure why pay for it when I watch everything on Netflix or HBO, but that means missing all the Christmas shows aired. Luckily, almost all of these can be streamed or found on YouTube! You may notice some of the cartoons listed are VERY old. When I was little I had a VHS taped with all the Christmas specials that came on TV. It had classics like Rudolph and Frosty but it also had some lesser known cartoons. Jack Frost, Christmas Comes But Once A Year, The Night Before Christmas, and Santa's Workshop. I used to re-watch all of these over and over. The quality is absolutely awful compared to today's cartoons, but the stories and songs are nostalgic. (These are the ones you can find a in full length on YouTube or on DVD on Amazon) I hope you guys enjoy and maybe find a new movie you love! I'm sure you will see some of your favorites listed as well!<br />
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<li>It's A Wonderful Life</li>
<li>White Christmas</li>
<li>A Christmas Carol (both versions)</li>
<li>Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (both versions!)</li>
<li>The Ultimate Christmas Present</li>
<li>Christmas Comes But Once A Year (1936) </li>
<li>Santa's Workshop</li>
<li>Beauty And The Beast The Enchanted Christmas</li>
<li>Jack Frost (1934)</li>
<li>The Night Before Christmas (1968)</li>
<li>A Charlie Brown Christmas</li>
<li>The Polar Express</li>
<li>Frosty The Snowman</li>
<li>Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)</li>
<li>Hector's Hectic Life</li>
<li>Somewhere In Dreamland</li>
<li>Home Alone</li>
<li>Home Alone 2: Lost in New York</li>
<li>A Christmas Story</li>
<li>Love Actually</li>
<li>Miracle on 34th Street</li>
<li>The Santa Claus</li>
<li>The Santa Claus 2</li>
<li>The Santa Claus 3</li>
<li>Gilmore Girls: Forgiveness & Stuff</li>
<li>ELF</li>
<li>Bad Santa</li>
<li>The Muppet Christmas Carol</li>
<li>Jingle All The Way</li>
<li>Christmas With the Kranks</li>
<li>The Holiday</li>
<li>Prancer</li>
<li>Prancer Returns </li>
<li>A Smoky Mountain Christmas</li>
<li>Silent Night</li>
<li>National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation</li>
<li>I'll Be Home For Christmas</li>
<li>Mickey's Christmas Carol</li>
<li>The Family Stone</li>
<li>New Girl: The 23rd </li>
<li>Jack Frost (1998)</li>
<li>The Christmas Shoes </li>
<li>The Nativity Story</li>
<li>The Nutcracker</li>
<li>Jingle All The Way</li>
<li>Babe's In Toyland</li>
<li>Ernest Saves Christmas</li>
<li>Four Christmases</li>
<li>That 70s Show: The Christmas Party </li>
<li>Scrooge</li>
<li>While You Were Sleeping</li>
<li>Holiday Affair</li>
<li>The Nightmare Before Christmas</li>
<li>Reindeer Games</li>
<li>Boy Meets World: A Very Topanga Christmas </li>
<li>A Garfield Christmas Special</li>
<li>The Shanty Where Santa Claus Lived</li>
<li>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Deck The Halls </li>
<li>Snow Foolin'</li>
<li>An American Girl Holiday </li>
<li>The Little Drummer Boy</li>
<li>Santa Claus Is Coming To Town</li>
<li>'Twas The Night Before Christmas (1974)</li>
<li>The Year Without A Santa Claus</li>
<li>The Office: Christmas Party </li>
<li>Holiday Inn</li>
<li>Arthur Christmas</li>
<li>Fred Claus</li>
<li>Christmas Oranges </li>
<li>The Christmas Card </li>
<li>Full House: Our Very First Christmas Show</li>
<li>Full House: A Very Tanner Christmas </li>
<li>Full House: Arrest Ye Merry Gentlemen</li>
<li>Lethal Weapon</li>
<li>Gremlins</li>
<li> Frosty Returns</li>
<li>The Dog Who Saved Christmas</li>
<li>Santa Buddies</li>
<li>Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas </li>
<li>Frozen</li>
<li>Meet Me In St. Louis</li>
<li>One Magic Christmas</li>
<li>The Small One</li>
<li>Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year</li>
<li>Annabelle's Wish</li>
<li> Just Friends</li>
<li>The Family Man</li>
<li>12 Dates of Christmas</li>
<li>The Christmas List</li>
<li>A Boyfriend For Christmas</li>
<li>A Season Fro Miracles</li>
<li>Snowglobe</li>
<li>The Night Before</li>
<li>Krampus</li>
<li>The Ref</li>
<li>Eloise at Christmastime</li>
<li>The Snowman</li>
<li>Black Christmas</li>
<li>Mr. St. Nick</li>
<li>The House Without A Christmas Tree</li>
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mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-3592616157792267902016-11-28T09:56:00.000-08:002016-11-28T10:01:17.108-08:00Thomas Rose Boutique T-ShirtToday I wanted to share my favorite new t-shirt from Thomas Rose boutique! I wore this to an Aaron Watson concert this weekend (which was amazing! He puts on a really great show and has awesome chemistry with the crowd) and I got tons of compliments and questions about it. The shirt reads "I Love Jesus But I Drink A Little". It is so soft and comfy! I got this shirt in a medium and it fits true to size. Thomas Rose is a newer boutique, and is currently online only. You can order from their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thomasrose1210/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasrose1210/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> pages! Just comment your size, email, and state on the photo of the item you want to order. I know you ladies are probably doing a ton of Cyber Monday damage today, but don't forget the importance of shopping and supporting local, small businesses! Check out Thomas Rose's pages below to see all the cute apparel! And of course I had to have my model, Buddy our Maltese, in my photos! ;) Thank you ladies of Thomas Rose!<br />
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<br />mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-32171213368241885082016-11-23T07:11:00.000-08:002016-11-23T07:11:07.715-08:00Bath and Body Works Cream Body WashGrowing up I was almost always staying at my friend Brittney's house on Fridays after cheering at football games and I remember her shower being stocked with a new B&BW shower gel every time. At my house we usually had something simple like Suave so I would be so excited to try the new fragrances she had. I think I have however, gotten B&BW works gift sets every Christmas for as long as I can remember (what girl hasn't honestly) and the sets would include a lotion, body mist, and shower gel. If I had my say, I would bring back the Art's Stuff collection from the 90s. Glitter shower gel, the body mist with the little squishy circles in it, foaming body wash, ROLL ON BODY glitter. And let's not forget Cucumber Melon! Who remembers these?? I even had my membership card, which I guarantee is somewhere at my mom's house still (I have hoarding issues) Give me all the roll on glitter back! Now days I still love and use B&BW products, but their candles are by far my absolute favorite! However, I am so excited for two new releases. <a href="http://Whipped Shimmer Body Mousse " target="_blank">Whipped Shimmer Body Mousse</a> and <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=102393556&cp=12586965.12587141.4191834" target="_blank">Creamy Body Wash</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-tarteist-toolbox-brush-set" target="_blank">Tart Makeup Brush Set</a><br />
<a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-tartelette-in-bloom" target="_blank">Tarte In Bloom Eyeshadow Palette</a><br />
<a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-tarteist-pro-glow-highlight-contour-palette" target="_blank">Tarte Pro-Glow Highlight & Contour Palette</a><br />
<a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/549011/Artis_Brush/elite-mirror-5-brush-set" target="_blank">Artis Makeup Brush Set</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/eyeshadow-palette-rose-gold-edition-P413706?skuId=1878479&icid2=products%20grid:p413706" target="_blank">Huda Beauty Eyeshadow Palette</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/ambient-lighting-edit-surreal-light-P410774?skuId=1845668&icid2=products%20grid:p410774" target="_blank">Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit - Surreal Light </a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulta.com/modern-renaissance-eyeshadow-palette?productId=xlsImpprod14291015&sku=2304425&_requestid=371526" target="_blank">Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulta.com/glow-kit-ultimate-glow?productId=xlsImpprod14831103" target="_blank">Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/becca-x-jaclyn-hill-champagne-collection-P409117?skuId=1721240&icid2=products%20grid:p409117" target="_blank">Jaclynn Hill x Becca- Champagne Pop</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/gift-sexy-supermud-set-P413101?skuId=1870815&icid2=products%20grid:p413101" target="_blank">Glamglow Super Mud Set</a><br />
<a href="http://tula.com/product/holiday-hydration-kit/" target="_blank">TULA Holiday Hydration Kit</a><br />
<a href="http://tula.com/product/discovery-kit/" target="_blank">TULA Discovery Kit</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/fab-beautique-P412033?skuId=1851120&icid2=products%20grid:p412033" target="_blank">First Aid Beauty-FAB Beautique</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/winter-skin-savers-P412032?skuId=1851138&icid2=products%20grid:p412032" target="_blank">First Aid Beauty-Winter Skin Savers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/great-skin-everywhere-set-for-drier-skins-P413450?skuId=1839224&icid2=products%20grid:p413450" target="_blank">Clinque Great Skin Everywhere Set</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulta.com/pink-mia-2-cleansing-gift-set?productId=xlsImpprod14881005" target="_blank">Clarisonic Mia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/frxxxtion-stick-exfoliating-cleanser-P409631" target="_blank">Tarte Frxxxtion Stick</a> & <a href="http://www.sephora.com/pack-your-bags-911-undereye-rescue-patches-P409630" target="_blank">Tarte Pack Your Bags Undereye Patches</a><br />
Another great idea is a gift card for a mani/pedi or massage!<br />
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For The Hair Goddess: </h3>
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/the-big-blowout-bundle-P411589?skuId=1841345&icid2=products%20grid:p411589" target="_blank">DryBar Big Blowout Bundle</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sephora.com/whirl-trio-interchangeable-styling-wand-P388707?skuId=1746940&icid2=bestsellers:p388707" target="_blank">T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand</a> <a href="http://www.ulta.com/beachwaver-pro-curling-iron?productId=xlsImpprod5260173" target="_blank">Beachwaver Pro Curling Iron </a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulta.com/chi-city-chic-travel-size-hair-tools-kit?productId=xlsImpprod14591061" target="_blank">CHI City Chic Travel Size Hair Tools</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulta.com/texas-tease-big-hair-go-set?productId=xlsImpprod15051141" target="_blank">Drybar Texas Tease Big Hair To Go Set</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulta.com/clean-freak-3pc-stocking-stuffer?productId=xlsImpprod13251229" target="_blank">Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Stocking Stuffer</a><br />
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For The Fashionista:</h3>
It's hard to give a specific pick on fashion. Everyone has such different style. My reccomendations would be to ask what stores they love and get them one or two gift cards! Nordstrom, Victoria's Secret, Dillards, or maybe their favorite boutique! Other creative ideas would be to sign them up for a Stich Fix or Rocksbox subscription. Here are some other ideas!<br />
<a href="http://www.altardstate.com/shop/apparel/jackets-vests/altar-d-state-kathmandu-pullover-jacket.html" target="_blank">Fleece Pullover</a> (I love the burgandy!)<br />
<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-penny-boot-women/3302621?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=WHISKEY" target="_blank">Sam Edelman Boots</a> - I have these in Whiskey and now I want the black! Go up a full size in these.<br />
<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-edit-bootie-women/4433386?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLUSH%20VELVET" target="_blank">Steve Madden Edit Booties</a> - The blush velvet is everything.<br />
<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rebecca-minkoff-whipstitch-tech-wristlet-for-iphone-7/4520398?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=ALMOND%20LEATHER" target="_blank">Rebecca Minkoff Tech Wristlet</a><br />
<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=335261002&cvosrc=cse.google.PLA_Nonbrand&cvo_campaign=691125975&cvo_adgroup=36024990456&cvo_crid=155131028364&tid=onpl000017&ap=7&Matchtype=&campaigntype=PLA&gclid=CjwKEAiA3qXBBRD4_b_V7ZLFsX4SJAB0AtEVMpl35BEy20ZEvQ58Fd_cztgb5Cng5so-OeY-3gVTXxoCaxHw_wcB" target="_blank">Faux Fur White Vest</a> - you can find these tons of places for a reasonable price and in multiple colors<br />
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For The Entertainer:</h3>
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/446971/?catalogId=27&sku=446971&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=default&cm_ite=default&kwid=productads-adid^45527543503-device^c-plaid^90871059703-sku^446971-adType^PLA&gclid=Cj0KEQiA9ZXBBRC29cPdu7yuvrQBEiQAhyQZ9OYGmF-yW0EqVRtwf53-MT3NFW-ZOD4uTGZ95KimKIYaAkxA8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Marble Cheeseboard</a><br />
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/marble-copper-cheese-knives-set/?pkey=cgifts-for-entertainers&&cgifts-for-entertainers" target="_blank">Marble and Copper Cheese Knives</a><br />
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/thanksgiving-copper-collection/?pkey=cgifts-for-entertainers&&cgifts-for-entertainers" target="_blank">Copper Rim Barware Collection</a><br />
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/riedel-ouverture-glasses-decanter-set/?pkey=cgift-sets&&cgift-sets" target="_blank">Wine Decanter and Glasses Set</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/final-touch-reg-wine-scent-and-flavor-enhancer-aerator/1016331473?Keyword=aerator" target="_blank">Wine Aerator</a><br />
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For The Travel Bug:</h3>
<a href="https://www.barringtongifts.com/spring-monogram-2016/the-captain-s-bag-spring-monogram-2016.html" target="_blank"> Barrington Gift's Captains Bag (personalized)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.barringtongifts.com/fall-collections-2016/the-st-anne-diaper-bag-falls-2016.html" target="_blank">Barrington Gift's Diaper Bag</a><br />
<a href="https://www.barringtongifts.com/fall-fashion-2016-n/the-sonoma-zippered-tote-fall-fashion-2016.html" target="_blank">Barrington Gifts Zippered Tote</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/makeup-case-organizer-850" target="_blank">Jon Hart Makeup Case Organizer</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/roll-organizer-814" target="_blank">Jon Hart Roll Up Organizer</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/makeup-case-804" target="_blank">Jon Hart Makeup Case</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/overnighter-685" target="_blank">Jon Hart Overnighter</a><br />
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Just Because:</h3>
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/instant-camera-fujifilm-black/-/A-50860578?lnk=rec|pdpipadh2|viewed_bought|pdpipadh2|50860578|2" target="_blank">Fujifilm Instax Wide Polaroid </a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/fujifilm-instax-mini-instant-film-white-16273398/-/A-17401604?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|17401604|8" target="_blank">Fujifilm Instax Mini Polaroid</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/faux-fur-throw-blanket-white-threshold/-/A-50928667" target="_blank">Faux Fur Blanket</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-17281825" target="_blank">Fleece Blankets</a><br />
<a href="http://www.altardstate.com/shop/gifts-home-decor/candles/blue-jar-candle-volcano-scent.html" target="_blank">Candles</a><br />
<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-critter-slipper-women/4373396?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=HEATHERED%20KHAKI%20BUNNY" target="_blank">Cute Slippers </a><br />
<a href="https://www.aegeanapparel.com/collections/bathrobes" target="_blank">A Fluffy Bathrobe</a> - I received a robe from Aegean Apparel one year for Christmas and I actually shared it in an older <a href="http://mysouthernactuality.blogspot.com/search/label/Beauty" target="_blank">blog post </a>because I love it so much! I wear it every morning when I get ready or when I just want to throw on something cozy. I wash it every week because my makeup gets on it and it has not worn out at all! This is such a useful gift.<br />
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<br />mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-31397108458970614822016-11-14T08:37:00.000-08:002016-11-14T08:39:29.848-08:00Holiday Gift Guide For HimI love to start Christmas shopping early, not only to get everything out of the way so that I don't stress the days before, but also to lessen the financial blow. Gifting to the women in my life has always been easy. I know their interests and I know if I would love something, they probably will too! However, gifting to the men in my life is never quite as easy! Will they think this is cool too or silly? Is this something they need or would want? What about the color? I decided to make a gift guide for him to hopefully help you brainstorm for any type of man in your life. Boyfriend, husband, dad, brother, or grandparent, I tried to find ideas for all walks of life. <br />
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For The Traveler:</h3>
I am a big fan of Jon Hart luggage. It is pricier, but so sturdy and long lasting. It makes a great gift as most people would not spend that amount on themselves. There are so many different types and size pieces for anything you could want. Everything comes in several colors and you can personalize each piece with their name or initials. I have a duffel, backpack, and makeup case that I received as Christmas gifts and they have been the most useful gifts! Jon Hart makes great gift options for both men and women. <br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/jh-dopp-kit-2813" target="_blank">Jon Hart Dopp Kit </a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/two-suiter-light-735" target="_blank">Jon Hart Two-Suiter Garment Bag</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/boot-bag-803" target="_blank">Jon Hart Boot Bag</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/medium-square-duffel-828" target="_blank">Jon Hart Medium Square Duffel</a><br />
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For The Foodie:</h3>
Another great idea: a wine club subscription! <br />
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/stuffed-hamburger-press-with-lifter/?pkey=cgifts-for-the-griller&&cgifts-for-the-griller" target="_blank">Stuffed Hamburger Press</a><br />
<a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/set-of-12-small-whiskey-rocks/s135377?a=1552&campaignid=622767084&adgroupid=28469965136&targetid=pla-58540101102&pla_sku=135377&scid=scplp16373030&sc_intid=135377&adpos=1o5&device=c&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQiA9ZXBBRC29cPdu7yuvrQBEiQAhyQZ9KNYkxr26LXctakqjqeYodHQcRiAozSyaR823OVbGWMaAu3a8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Whiskey Rocks</a><br />
<a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/spiegelau-beer-tasting-set/s556167" target="_blank">Spiegelau Beer Tasting Set</a><br />
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/stainless-steel-sliding-skewer/?pkey=cgifts-for-cooks&&cgifts-for-cooks" target="_blank">Stainless-Steel Sliding Skewers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/2884054/?catalogId=27&sku=2884054&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=default&cm_ite=default&kwid=productads-adid^45527541823-device^c-plaid^67369834178-sku^2884054-adType^PLA&gclid=CjwKEAiA3qXBBRD4_b_V7ZLFsX4SJAB0AtEVsQEEannJtqRNvAXBE-ZSU_nCef-tGwQYB9CTTeWv6hoCuJ7w_wcB" target="_blank">A Wok</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/371783833502?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true" target="_blank">Knives</a><br />
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For The Outdoorsman:</h3>
<a href="http://yeti.com/hopper-20-cooler" target="_blank">Yeti Hopper 20</a><br />
<a href="http://yeti.com/camo-cooler-cushion" target="_blank">Yeti Camo Cooler Cushion</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/rifle-cover-629" target="_blank">Jon Hart Rifle Cover</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.jonhartdesign.com/products/bird-bag-621" target="_blank">Jon Hart Bird Bag</a><br />
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For The Sports Lover:</h3>
Tickets to a game<br />
<a href="http://www.fanatics.com/" target="_blank">Gear For His Favorite Team</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/473453665/texans-yeti-houston-texans-yeti-yeti-cup?ref=shop_home_active_30" target="_blank">A Dipped Yeti of His Favorite Team</a><br />
Golf course gift card<br />
<a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=56205016&page=2&cp=4406646.70516396.4413989.4414127&categoryId=4414219" target="_blank">Nike Cart Bag</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=57109006&cp=4406646.70516396.4413989&categoryId=70571706" target="_blank">Personalized Golf Balls</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.danielwellington.com/us/classic-st-mawes" target="_blank">Daniel Wellington Leather Watch</a><br />
<a href="https://www.barringtongifts.com/the-original-money-clip.html" target="_blank">Barrington Gift's Money Clip</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/joy-mangano-my-little-steamer-reg-mini-hand-steamer-in-white/1045006951?AID=11553118&PID=7843170&source=Commission+Junction&utm_source=Submarine+Leisure+Club%2C+Inc.&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=www.bedbathandbeyond.com&mcid=AF_CJ___3512519" target="_blank">Mini Hand Steamer</a><br />
<a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/mens/men,default,sc.html" target="_blank">Button ups or accessories</a><br />
<a href="https://www.thetiebar.com/pocket-squares?pattern=all&material=silk" target="_blank">Ties and Pocket Squares</a><br />
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I hope that some of these ideas help you spoil your favorite men! A Gift Guide for Her is soon to come so check back in a couple days or just subscribe in the sidebar and you will get an email of every new post!<br />
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I love horror movies! Like I loveeee all things creepy and strange on the television or in books and short stories. Haunted houses real scary things make me a total weenie, so I still to media. In honor of Halloween coming up, I decided to list all of my favorite creepy shows and movies. I got a little carried away and couldn't narrow it down, so I made a list of 100! This list includes both movies and shows, from family friendly G-rated, to "why did I watch that? I am never going to sleep again!" thrillers. Most, but not all of these are on Netflix! I hope you carve a great pumpkin, drink some spiked cider, and cuddle up to enjoy!What are you scary movie favorites??<br />
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<li>Hemlock Grove- <i>think Twilight but more sci-fi and less lovey dovey</i></li>
<li>The Babadook </li>
<li>Harry Potter-<i> obviously</i> </li>
<li>West World- <i>this is a new show on HBO and it is WILD</i></li>
<li>Stranger Things- <i>80's pop culture, thriller</i></li>
<li>The Gift</li>
<li>How To Get Away With Murder </li>
<li>Bates Motel</li>
<li>Dexter-<i> incredibly addicting, never knew I could love a serial killer</i></li>
<li>It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown </li>
<li>Gone Girl</li>
<li>Black Mirror-<i>season 3 just came out, but you can watch in any order, each ep. is unconnected</i></li>
<li>American Horror Story- <i>my absolute favorite show, but season's 1 & 3 are the best!</i></li>
<li>The Addams Family</li>
<li>Coralin- <i>almost too creepy to be a kids movie!</i> </li>
<li>Escape To Witch Mountain</li>
<li>Would You Rather</li>
<li>Dark Skies-<i>I hate aliens, screw alien movies, this was scary as sh*t</i></li>
<li> Friday The 13th</li>
<li>Trick 'r Treat- <i>cheesy but a must!</i> </li>
<li>The Possession</li>
<li>Scream</li>
<li>Scary Movie (All of them!)</li>
<li>Occulus</li>
<li>10 Cloverfield Lane- <i>watch Cloverfield Lane too...not a sequel but they are connected. </i></li>
<li>Heathers</li>
<li>Practical Magic </li>
<li>The Walking Dead</li>
<li>The Twilight Zone</li>
<li> Scream Queens-<i>Emma Roberts is the Regina George of horror</i></li>
<li>Are You Afraid of the Dark?</li>
<li>Halloween</li>
<li>Children of The Corn</li>
<li>Rosemary's Baby-<i>a classic!</i></li>
<li>American Pyscho</li>
<li>Hocus Pocus-<i>this should be on repeat the entire month of October, honestly. </i></li>
<li>The Nightmare Before Christmas-<i>loved this movie as a child, still do!</i></li>
<li>Halloweentown<i>- the original is the best, but the others are acceptable </i></li>
<li>Casper</li>
<li>The Worst Witch-<i>before HP there was Mildred Hubble! Terrible quality, but a must!</i></li>
<li>Teen Witch</li>
<li>Under Wraps- <i>totally underrated </i></li>
<li> Mom's Got a Date With A Vampire</li>
<li>Phantom of The Megaplex</li>
<li>Don't Look Under The Bed </li>
<li>The Little Vampire</li>
<li>Scooby-Doo! And the Witches Ghost- <i>The Hex Girls were GOALS!</i></li>
<li>Darknet</li>
<li>The Inivitation</li>
<li>Shutter Island- <i>wait what did I just watch??</i> </li>
<li>The Following</li>
<li>Gremlins- <i>does anyone else think Gremlins and Furbies are suspiciously similar?? </i> </li>
<li>The Conjuring- <i>best horror movies of the 2000's in my opinion</i></li>
<li>The Visit- <i>this is super scary but I also laughed my butt off majority of the movie</i></li>
<li>Neon Demon</li>
<li>The Witch- <i>demonic and unsettling, I felt like I needed to go read the Bible after</i></li>
<li>American Mary </li>
<li>The Fourth Kind- <u><b><i>SCREWWWWWWW THIS MOVIE.</i></b></u></li>
<li>Jaws</li>
<li>The Exorcist</li>
<li>Mama-<i> if your kid has an imaginary friend, maybe don't watch this haha</i></li>
<li>Let The Right One In</li>
<li>The Texas Chain Saw Massacre- <i>I mean of course!</i></li>
<li>The Silence of The Lambs</li>
<li>Evil Dead-<i>THE GROSSEST, only horror movie that I almost quit watching</i></li>
<li>Poltergesit</li>
<li>The Butterfly Effect</li>
<li>Carrie</li>
<li>It Follows</li>
<li>The Shinig</li>
<li>E.T.- <i>screw this movie too</i></li>
<li>The Omen</li>
<li>Little Nemo's Adventures In Slumberland- <i>not very well known & pretty dark for a kid's movie</i></li>
<li>The Ring</li>
<li>Frankenstein </li>
<li>The Descent</li>
<li>The Eye</li>
<li>Orphan</li>
<li>You're Next- <i>SO good</i></li>
<li>Hotel Transylvania- <i>super cute family movie!</i> </li>
<li>The Hills Have Eyes</li>
<li>Shutter</li>
<li>Sinister- <i>creepy but so good</i></li>
<li>Saw (Series)</li>
<li>The Sixth Sense</li>
<li>The Neverending Story </li>
<li>Paranormal Activity- <i>I slept on my parents floor after going to see the first one LOL</i></li>
<li>The Purge</li>
<li>Twilight<i>- I'm sorry I had to</i></li>
<li>Cabin In The Woods</li>
<li>Edward Scissorhands</li>
<li>A Nightmare On Elm Street</li>
<li>Dracula- <i>do you have to sleep with the covers up to your neck? Me too.</i></li>
<li>Monster House</li>
<li>Frankenweenie</li>
<li>The Corpse Bride</li>
<li>Beetlejuice- <i>this movie scared the Hell out of me as a kid</i></li>
<li>Kiki's Delivery Service</li>
<li>The Knowing</li>
<li>The Amityville Horror</li>
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For my first set I received this gorgeous turquoise Perry Street Leandra statement necklace, dainty Slate Climb the Ladder Ear Crawlers in gold, and Loren Hope Cabachon Reverse Cuff in powder blue! I honestly love all of these pieces, but I think the Loren Hope bracelet may be my favorite. I love the look of bangles but have tiny wrists and can never find any that fit. Loren Hope's cuff is adjustable to give the perfect fit. I can't wait to show y'all how I choose to style these pieces. Thanks for reading, please feel free to email me from the sidebar if you have any questions, or comment below! And don't forget to suscribe!</div>
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Last weekend I turned 24. Sorry...that still looks weird to type! 24!! I'm sure most of you are rolling your eyes at me right now. "Twenty-four is still so young!" Well, I'm sure it is but I remember when I was 16 what 24 looked like. It looked like marriage and a super important business job. It looked like a house and a baby and two dogs, maybe a cat and so much more. Now, I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that at all, but let me just say that I am SO happy that 24 turned out to be a whole lot simpler than that. I am grateful to have completed college, landed a job with a company I love, solidified true friendships, met a great guy, and become a (for the most part) independent adult.<br />
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I am a serious planner. I love a detailed, fully planned and researched schedule. I don't like not knowing what to wear or expect or how much time I have to do something. So I always overwhelm myself with trying to plan out every detail of my birthday. I try to include as many of my friends or loved ones as possible. And with a huge family and spread out friend group that I feel should all be included, it ends up being a complete mess. So this year I decided I was not going to plan a single thing. And you know what? It ended up being the absolute best birthday I've had in a while. Of course there are plenty of people I would of loved to see, but we are adults now with busy lives and I know that they were still thinking of me. I was blown away by all the thoughtful gestures and calls and messages I received. My boyfriend played a huge part in my weekend. He planned out the entire weekend and truly has paid so much attention to my interests. Y'ALL. HE TOOK ME TO A SUCCULENT SHOP. But I won't drag on anymore, the main reason for this post was I wanted to highlight two of my favorite parts from the weekend. Not only because I enjoyed them so much, but because they are local, Texas businesses I've had my eye on a long time and I can finally attest to how great they really are.<br />
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2Tarts Bakery </h2>
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I stumbled upon <a href="https://www.2tarts.com/" target="_blank">2Tarts Bakery</a> on Instagram and was instantly in love with their cakes. I thought no way that this place was close by, these are the type of cakes you see on Pinterest and drool over. But to my great pleasure they are located right in New Braunfels. I've wanted to visit their bakery for at least two years but I seem to always be passing through New Braunfels instead of stopping in. I casually mentioned to my boyfriend, Wilson, one day months ago that the onlyyyy thing I really wanted for my birthday was a cake from 2Tarts. I'm pretty sure he gave a "yeah" response and I knew he had no clue what I had just said. Uhhh wrong, he surprised me with a cake from there covered in CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS. Obsessed is an understatement, this thing was adorable! The appearance of the cake honestly needs no further comment. The pictures say it all, and even those don't completely do it justice. As far as taste, it was a red velvet cake with cream cheese and buttercream icing. Yuuuuuuuummmmy. It was super rich, but so delicious! I will definitely be visiting the actual bakery soon for a cupcake or treat. Check out their Instagram to see all of their amazing cakes, you may just seen mine as well. :) </div>
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East Austin Succulents </h2>
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The first place we went on Saturday was <a href="http://www.eastaustinsucculents.com/" target="_blank">East Austin Succulents</a> in Austin.This was another place I have been dreaming of visiting for a long time. I wasn't sure how big it would be or how pricey, but my expectations were blown out of the water. It's not exactly in the nicest area, so female friends I would not visit alone. Of course at the store itself I felt completely safe, but the surrounding area was a different story. East Austin Succulents is actually conjoined with another plant shop, which I did not realize, but you can walk around the two altogether. Think TJ Max and Homegoods, lol. There are gorgeous pre-made arrangements, 2 inch plants, plants bigger than me, rows and rows of anything your heart desires. They had the neatest collection of rare grafted plants. Now the grafted plants were a bit pricey due to their novelty but with regular succulents and cacti you could get 6 plants for only $10! They also sell containers of every shape, size, color, material and design you could ever think of if you want them to make an arrangement for you. I chose a gold and white striped ceramic container that was so pretty. Next time I will bring my own! Then I picked out six little guys and they potted and arranged them quickly with expertise. They used kitchen and medical tongs to grab the cacti and I am so bewildered that I never thought about using something like that before! They had plants growing out of everything too! I posted a lot of pictures but one I forgot to take was plants coming out the bottom of a water fountain! The employees were so friendly and knowledgable. I will definitely be visiting again. OH, and if you spend over $40 you get to spin a giant wheel to win something. I got a free plant that ended up really pulling together my arrangement. It was the little spikey guy in the middle! And they added a pretty crystal. If you love plants as much as me you must go! It was heaven and I wish there was something similar to it in San Antonio!<br />
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Hello, hello! I don't know about y'all but in San Antonio we have been getting POUNDED with rain! It took me an hour and a half to get to work Monday due to all the road closures and detours. I am happy about the (slight) cool front that accompanied this storm, but it better clear up by this weekend! (It's my birthday <3) I was planning on re-potting several of my plants, but the weather had other plans so instead I settled for an easy DIY I've been planning to do for a while. Painting is so therapeutic for me, especially when it's something simple and for fun. This way I'm not worried about messing up or not getting something perfect. No pressure, just paint! </div>
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You can find these painted Mason Jars all over <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search/home-and-living/bathroom?q=painted+mason+jars&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US&explicit=1&ref=esearch_group2" target="_blank">Etsy</a> for various prices. My mom bought a couple sets for the bathrooms from a lady and that is where I first saw them, so I can't take credit for this idea. But I thought, my goodness how simple and people are paying $40 for a set. You can buy an entire set of Mason Jars for like $8 at the grocery store. Use some old paint or buy some for a few bucks, add some twine and you've got the same thing! </div>
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I use these to hold my toothbrush, makeup brushes, sponges and bobby pins. These would make super cute pen holders (teacher friends hi!) or vases. Throw in your Q-tips and cotton pads. Stick a candle in the bottom. Plant a super cute cactus or use them as a wedding centerpiece! So many possibilities and it's sooooo easy. </div>
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And while I had my paint out, I decided to paint my boring clay pot and give it some personality. I used painters tape to mark off some triangle shapes. Then I went in with a couple of coats of metallic gold. Lastly I added some turquoise because why not?!</div>
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Here are all the paint colors I used. I mixed white with the Royal Violet to get a pastel color. </div>
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It's not perfect, but I like that because it gives it personality. This is a Fittonia. Also known as a Nerve Plant or Angel Plant. I love the pink leaves!<br />
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See the tiny jar? That's from a garlic container! Haha. Just make sure to wash whatever jars you reuse.</div>
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I will probably use these both for plants! If I was doing a bathroom set or desk set I would use one solid color for them all, like my bathroom set below! </div>
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After they dry, sand over the brand name gently to get the worn affect. I did not use any primer or sealer for these for this reason. I like them to look a little old. Add a bow with twine or burlap. Boom, done! So cute for so many possibilities. Andddd the chalkboard obsession continues! I made this on a wood round then hot glued some twine to the back. I think these are much more practical and cuter when they are hangable! I use chalkboard markers from Hobby Lobby. They don't come off as easy as chalk but they are way easier to write with and look much bolder. If they don't come off well you can always paint over! Obviously my leaves need some work! Haha. I hope you liked this post and feel inspired to get creative and do some relaxing of your own! Happy Tuesday!<br />
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Last Thursday was the first day of fall and I welcomed the season with open arms. Hobby Lobby has had all fall and Christmas decor on 40% off for quite some time now. I picked up a cute scarecrow door hanger for only $12. But my favorite way to start decorating for fall, is by using real pumpkins and gourds. You can get a bag of the gourds like I used for $5 at HEB. I also was so excited to see new pumpkins this year. There are "pink" pumpkins like I got and dark green as well. I love the pink because it looks like something straight out of Cinderella. But it still has a peach/orange tint to it so that you don't stray too far away from true fall colors. If you have a pumpkin patch or farmers market nearby you can probably find even better deals and more options. I don't plan on carving these pumpkins, just setting them out for decoration. If you do plan on carving I would recommend waiting until about two or three weeks before Halloween since the carve pumpkins will decay much faster. </div>
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Left alone. the pumpkins and gourds will last much longer. These are the steps I use to preserve my pumpkins and gourds to help slow down the rotting that I found <a href="http://www.365ishpins.com/day-124-make-your-decorative-pumpkins-last-longer/" target="_blank">on this blog</a> through Pinterest. </div>
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With a washcloth or paper towel, buff each pumpkin/gourd with a little Vaseline to moisturize the skin and give it a pretty shine. If there is excess or they are slippery, wipe them down with a clean cloth or paper towel. You don't want them to be sticky or slippery. <br />
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I've been a fan of horror movies and scary things for as long as I can remember. Something about scary movies is so funny to me. When most people are screaming I'm usually laughing. One of my favorite shows of all time is American Horror Story. And in college for my design class I had to create a magazine and my entire theme was horror. But put me in a haunted house or in front of a scary costume and I will lose my sh*t! It's just TOO real and too up close and personal for me. I went to the House of Torment in Austin one year and closed my eyes the entire time, hanging onto my friend's hand for guidance. Funny side note, the actors are not supposed to touch you but one of my friends gave them permission to prank me. My friend let go of my hand and when I turned around to regrab it I was holding the hand of a dead pirate. There was screaming and panic. LOL! So when I got invited to go to the early VIP night of Six Flag's Fright Fest I was STOKED. Slightly nervous, but stoked. I honestly was blown away by how elaborate everything was. I mean the costumes, the props, the actors, the affects. Everything was amazing they seriously go all out. There was scary music, strobe lights. and fog. So much fog! And they left the park pretty dark so even just walking between houses was creepy! Each area had Scare Zones outside. The scariest to me were the zombies and the clowns. Clowns are just eerie no matter what. Jumping around and laughing with their crazy eyes, it's just unsettling. There was one puppet clown who disturbed me the most because he looked so inhuman. I'm sorry to inform you guys that I am a huge wimp and did NOT go into the 3D Clown house. I mean clowns is one thing but in 3D?! I don't think my heart could handle it. But nothing scares me more than...<i>ZOMBIES. </i>I don't know where Six Flag's gets their actors from but these people looked and acted straight out of The Walking Dead. I mean they had the slumped walk and sprint and hissing down to perfection. It was horrifying. And my fear was obvious when about four of them circled me and left me sprinting away. The zombies were part of the RockKill High School haunted house which was by FAR the scariest and most popular attraction! You go through different settings of the school such as the lab and the locker room. The coach was creepy! Buried Alive was probably the most unique attraction. You go "down" an elevator shaft and walk through an old mining shaft. Everyone inside is dead and gears come out at you! My friend said she thought they threw saw dust or something similar on her at one point when she went. All the houses are so different! </div>
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Back from the dead with an even more horrific ending is RockKill High School! Would anyone dare stop by abd visit the most horrific haunted house in RockKill? The walking dead roam the halls of RockKill High School in hopes to tear away at fresh brains and flesh. This gory haunted house features the bloodiest undead creatures waiting for guests at every corner.</div>
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A frighteningly 3D crazed-clown filled maze with nightmareish illusions. A dark, twisted circus of horrors with insane clowns who roam the halls waiting for new souls to prey on. This demented haunted house is a nightmare come to life filled with illusions that will makes even the sanest guests lose their minds. </div>
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This witch kept following us around, so I finally told her to hop in the picture with Wilson, haha!<br />
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Fright Fest also has shows and a kid-friendly Looney Tunes trick-or-treat trail. These weren't open yet but I really want to go back to watch the shows! The Haunted Houses are not recommended for children 12 and under, so the Looney Tunes trail would be great for those of you with little ones. </div>
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Special thank you to Emerald Kailoni and Six Flags Fiesta Texas for inviting me to the VIP night. I had so much fun and highly encourage all adrenaline and fear junkies to check it out ASAP! You won't regret it, and hopefully you are braver than me. ;) Thanks for reading, and don't forget to suscribe!</div>
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And if you really wanted to be cost friendly, here is a great and simple <a href="http://www.simplybeautifulbyangela.com/2016/07/diy-fixer-upper-magnolia-wreath.html" target="_blank">DIY for a $10 Magnolia Wreath! </a></div>
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This may possibly be one of the cheapest and easiest DIY's I've ever done. You have probably seen these in stores or on Etsy and Pinterest, but I am here to tell you, do not spend money on a pre-made one. It's way to easy and fun to make!<br />
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<li>Pre-cut wood round of your choice. They make all different sizes and shapes. They are sold at Hobby Lobby and craft stores in the wood section and are not expensive, but if you have the means to cut them yourself, by all means do it. If you cut your own make sure you sand them before painting. </li>
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So step one is pretty self explantatory. Paint! Make sure to stir before using to mix the chalkboard paint up so it's not watery and runny. Use the smoothest side of the slice. There is no right or wrong way to go about painting. I did two different slices and on one I left the edges exposed and on one I painted the entire surface. I ended up liking the one with edges untouched a lot better. It shows off the tree more. Let dry and then add another coat so that there are no see-through places. I let mine dry over night.<br />
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After your paint is completely dry you need to season your chalkboard. If you skip this step then whatever you first write on the board is going to stay there even after it's erased. Wood is porous so its important to "season" the board with a layer of chalk before writing anything. To do this you need regular chalk. Use the flat side like shown below and cover the entire slice in a layer of chalk vertically. Then do the exact same going horizontally. You don't have to let this sit, but once again I let mine sit overnight just to be safe. <br />
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<br />Yay almost done! Wipe your chalk layer off with a damp cloth or papertowel. Let it dry and now you are ready to decorate!<br />
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I chose to use a chalkboard marker because it is so much easier to
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You can change it up at anytime with a damp paper towel. The regular chalk comes off easier so I would recommend that if you are doing a countdown or something that will be erased often.<br />
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You are going out of town for a week or two, so you think let me give my plants a good soaking to make up for the time I'll be gone. Even though you just watered them two or three days ago. Fine right? For an ivy or flowers...sure, but cactus are a totally different story. Cactus really should only be watered after their soil has completely dried out. I water mine about once a week, no more. Cactus do not like to be constantly wet as it can lead to rot. Rot = death to your plant. BUT sometimes if you catch it early on enough you can save them!<br />
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This little guy was in a pot of three different cacti and I guess the other two were much more durable. Sometimes it's hard to read what your plant babies are trying to tell you. This guy started to get brown but was not mushy so I assumed he was getting sunburned and gave him more water. A couple days later he was squishy at the base and his little arms were coming off and I realized he was rotting. It's so sad when this happens and I feel like a failed mother but I always try to salvage plants when this happens.<br />
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First, dig up the entire plant, roots and all. It's important that you dig out all of the plant so that no nasty rot is left behind, especially if your cactus shares its home with others. Throw out whatever parts are brown and squishy. But save anything that still looks normal. Mine disconnected from the roots so I dug those up and got rid of them.<br />
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With a clean knife or pair of scissors, assess what part of plant the
rot ends at and cut off all of the dead parts, leaving a nice, fresh cut
where the healthy plant begins. For mine specifically I had to take
each little arm off and cut off the bottom of all of the stalks. Do this for all healthy pieces, no matter how small! You can see how I had to take off one more slice since there was still rot left after my first cut.<br />
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Now set aside your cuttings in a dry and sunny area. Outside somewhere covered or in a windowsill is ideal. You don't want any moisture getting on these guys. Let the cuttings sit for a few days until they develop a dry, solid callus over their cuts. Once they are completely dry you can reintroduce them to soil. No need to completely plant them, just let the tip of the plant slightly push into the soil. Do not water them for at least another week after this. If they decide to take again they will sprout roots and do their own thing. The best thing to do is leave them alone. I have had plants re-root in weeks and some did nothing for months and then suddenly planted itself again. It's pretty fascinating! </div>
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I will update this post if there are any improvements to this guy! Thank you for reading, don't forget to subscribe so that you can stay updated on this little dude's recovery!<br />
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mysouthernactualityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003930455270982240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574781246464757319.post-78430816022499891172016-09-06T14:25:00.000-07:002016-09-23T13:33:18.633-07:00Fiesta Winery- Fredericksburg, TX<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHQQqQW44JDBfFi7BIfxsTesIiWzG4ohOBLRaV_oKfHN8rWpxARqwIc279M-p_l8937qq13aG1JUb0fnnd-fu3cRHNTkPZ8FDMumeuK96Y7ZkoAp07K7Ci9y1OhEVR1ji6naKVrdSFHu2/s1600/IMG_9312.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHQQqQW44JDBfFi7BIfxsTesIiWzG4ohOBLRaV_oKfHN8rWpxARqwIc279M-p_l8937qq13aG1JUb0fnnd-fu3cRHNTkPZ8FDMumeuK96Y7ZkoAp07K7Ci9y1OhEVR1ji6naKVrdSFHu2/s640/IMG_9312.JPG" width="640" /></a>This past Labor Day weekend I relaxed a ton and went on a spontaneous trip to Fredericksburg with some friends, some old and some new. I had never been before but have wanted to make a trip for ages. We got a late start in the day so we had lunch and spent the rest of our time at the <a href="http://www.fiestawinery.com/" target="_blank">Fiesta Winery.</a><br />
There are so many cute German restaurants, wineries, boutiques and shops. I definitely want to go back and spend a full day or even a weekend there. I live in San Antonio, so the drive is only about an hour for me, not bad at all! But if you were coming from somewhere farther I would definitely make it a full weekend trip. We really enjoyed Fiesta Winery. It was recommended to us by several different people so it was a no brainer to stop in. Most of the other places close at 5 on Sunday's but Fiesta is open until 6. The place was crowded and only two ladies were working the bar, but they handled it so well. I wish I could remember the name of the lady assisting us because she was so on top of her work. She gave a tasting to our group, plus others, and was checking out other customers all at the same time. She was so helpful and knowledgable and did not make us feel rushed. She happily answered every one of our (probably silly) questions and gave great recommendations to those of us who were not familiar with wine. We decided to do the wine tasting first to find out what we liked. It was $12 to sample 6 different wines of your choosing, and you get to keep your wine glass too. Here are the wines I tried, between myself and my friends, with their descriptions and my thoughts!<br />
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Whites</h2>
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Trebbiano</h3>
A light wine with pineapple and kiwi hints for a fresh taste.<br />
Light is right! This was very refreshing but did not quite have enough flavor for me personally. Our guide suggested this as a pairing with fish.<br />
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Texas Well Water</h3>
Sweet Pinot Gris with a subtleness of white cranberry.<br />
This one was dangerously drinkable. It was so yummy and I think I could easily drink a bottle by myself. I usually prefer reds but there were several wines here that had me really loving whites!<br />
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Happy Trails</h3>
Sweet Chardonnay that is light and full of ripe peach.<br />
OH. MY. GOSH. This was the wine my friend had suggested I try, she said I would have no regrets. She was correct. This is bar far the yummiest wine I've ever had the pleasure of drinking. If you are unfamiliar with Fredericksburg it is important to note they are known for their delicious peaches. So it only makes sense my favorite wine was peach flavored. Three out of four of the girls walked out with a bottle of this one, myself included.<br />
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Reds</h2>
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True Texan</h3>
Estate Grown blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Merlot. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Only available for tasting on the weekends.<br />
I'm no wine connoisseur, in fact my palate probably does not extend past $10 HEB wines. So forgive me if my terminology is not correct. This red was really heavy to me, it tasted smokey or oakey (haha rhymes) and it made me want a giant ribeye.<br />
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Back Porch Sittin'</h3>
Semi-sweet Cabernet backed with blackberry, aged in oak.<br />
This was a yummy red that I would love to drink again. Not too dry, just the right sweetness.<br />
I have serious issues because there was not a single wine I didn't like!<br />
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Texas Summer Night</h3>
Sweet Syrah with distinct flavors of blueberry.<br />
Holy yum. If you are a sweet red drinker this is the wine for you! We got a bottle of this to enjoy outside and I think it was gone in less than ten minutes. The blueberry flavor really comes through and give it a really unique flavor. This was my second runner up for favorite!<br />
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Blush</h2>
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Savannah Rose</h3>
Sweet White Merlot with bold flavors of strawberry.<br />
And that is exactly what it tasted like, strawberry! I felt like I needed to be at a picnic with my girlfriends somewhere surrounded by flowers drinking this. It was a little too sweet for me to want more than one glass of, but ultimately delicious.<br />
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Dessert</h2>
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Sweet Baily Ray</h3>
Sweet dessert wine, full bodied with rich chocolate and sweet orange.<br />
So from the description I would of never picked this wine. I mean chocolate and orange? Ew. However a guy who was buying a SIX pack of bottles of Happy Trails for his wife (obviously we share the same tastes) suggested the Sweet Baily Ray. I actually switched my choice to this one because he said it was so good. And I cannot honestly say if I am thankful and should be finding this man to hug him or slap him for introducing this sinful wine to my life. Ladies, if you PMS hard like me and want chocolate and wine, look no further girlfriend this stuff will satisfy all your cravings. It was like drinking a chocolate bar but then tasting wine after. This stuff is RICH, a little would go a long way. But it was SO dang good. Oh, and did I mention this one has a higher alcohol content?<br />
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Overall I would highly reccommend this winery. The service was wonderful, the scenery is perfect, and the wines are all amazing. It was also very reasonably priced. An added bonus, there are other wineries and shops right next to it. Most of them were closed since we got there so late, sadly. It is off of 290 and kind of in the middle of no where, so it's nice that there are several little options clustered right there. I can't wait to go back and explore more!<br />
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Have you ever been to Fredericksburg? Please let me know what your favorite places are so that I can make a list for future trips. We were very disappointed in our choice of restaurant, so I would love some food recommendations, especially German. I also want to explore more wineries and do some shopping! Thank you so much for reading, have a wonderful short, week! Don't forget to suscribe!</div>
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