Easter Mail

Last year, for Liam's first Easter, I mailed him a giant plastic egg with lots of goodies in it. This year, I found an even bigger plastic egg so I could send him the coolest Easter present ever. And it really is the coolest. I want one for myself. I got him... Wait for it... A DOCTOR BUNNY! That's right. This little etsy shop made me an 11th Doctor bunny. I almost kept it. Almost. He's just so soft and cuddly. I just love him.

I got the egg from the Dollar Tree but last year I just bought a big egg from Walmart and pulled the candy out of it. I wasn't sure how much would fit in the egg after the bunny so I just bought the yogurt tube and the socks to start. I like to get Liam practical things because at this age, everyone spoils him with toys but he has lots of toys and his momma always appreciates stuff they buy anyways. Another thought: buy paper grass. Babies can choke on the plastic grass but at least the paper grass falls apart. Although the grass seemed a little pointless this year because there was not a ton of room after I got the stuff in there. Anyways. Check out that little bow tie and suspenders on the bunny. This woman is an artist, I tell you. So this project is pretty self explanatory but just to make sure: seal your edges with packing tape. This egg snaps together really securely but the tape is still smart. Don't want your bunny taking a solo adventure through the post office. So there you have it. I also included pictures from last year's egg. That one had sunglasses, socks, and pacis. 

Influenster Beauty Blogger: NYC Prize

Finally FINALLY my NYC prize showed up. It wasn't was I was expecting but after nearly eight weeks of waiting, I was happy to get anything. NYC sent me their Liquid Lip Shine in City's Clear  which isn't terribly exciting but it's nice to have since I don't buy clear gloss. It's got a really nice smooth texture and it's not super gooey or anything. I also really like the applicator. It's more of like a flexible longer version of a regular applicator. There is no tip at the end you have to use. It contours to your lip a bit. I'll definitely continue to use it but NYC is not my favorite brand for lip products so I probably won't repurchase. Enjoy this lovely picture of me running late to meeting.

Heart Attack!

It's almost Valentine's Day!!! I like sending the nephew mail for holidays. For Valentine's Day, I'm sent him a heart attack! I decorated the outside of a box with hearts and put a stuffed monkey inside with lots of paper hearts so it's an "attack" of hearts when it arrives! I thought it was a sweet way to send mail to a kid. I <3 you, Liam!!!

My Make Up Collection

My sister has been pestering me for weeks to do a post about my make up so I am humoring her and doing this post. This is my take on a make up post. I don't follow make up blogs or anything like that so I have no idea what goes into a make up post. If I'm missing something, let me know and I'll update you.

This is where I do my make up. I sit in front of my full length mirror with everything around me. I keep all my samples in my Influenster Beauty Blogger box. I also keep hand sanitizer right in front because I like to sanitize my hands before I do my make up. On top of my Ferrero Rocher box, I have a jar with my brushes and Neutrogena Ultra-Soft Eye Make Up Remover Pads. Those are absolutely amazing by the way. I'll have to do a review some time. Anyways, I have my two Influenster cards over my Thirty-One bag that holds all my make up. Next to that is my straightner and hair dryer.

Face Products

Covergirl Clean Sensitive Skin Pressed Powder- Ivory 205

Covergirl Clean Normal Skin Liquid Foundation- Ivory 105

Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel

Mary Kay Signature Eye Primer

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Blushes

Covergirl Cheekers- Pretty Peach

Covergirl Cheekers- Natural Twinkle

Ulta Cheek Color- Flush

Liners & Mascaras

Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner- Brown

Ulta Duel Ended Eyeliner- Deep Brown & Chocolate

Ulta Duel Ended Eyeliner- Bronze & Black

Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner- Espresso

Ulta Voluptuous Volume Mascara

Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Washable- Glam Black

Eyeshadows

Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection

Ulta Eyeshadow Quad- It Girl

NYC Individual Eyes Custom Compact- Dark Shadows

Maybelline Expertwear Eyeshadow Trio- Impeccable Greys

Ulta Eyeshadow Quad- Bone/Mystique/Espresso/Gold Dust

Ulta Eyeshadow Quad- Silk/Honey Bee/Sapphire/Green Machine

Ulta Eyeshadow- Mink

NYX Eyeshadow- Iced Mocha

NYX Eyeshadow- Flamingo

Lip Products

Ulta Brilliant Lip Gloss- Plush

Ulta Super Shiny Lip Gloss- Illusion

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint

Ulta Lipstick- Dare to Bare

EOS Lip Balm Smooth Sphere- Summer Fruit

Ulta Super Shiny Lip Gloss- Whisper

Bath and Body Works Liplicious Tasty Lip Color- Peach Daiquiri

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss- Passion Fruit Pop

Bath and Body Works C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries Organics Moisturizing Lip Shine- Raspberry Jam

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter- Cherry Tart

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter- Raspberry Pie 

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter- Strawberry Shortcake

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter- Sweet Tart

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter- Peach Parfait

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter- Berry Smoothie

So now that you've seen my collection, I feel that I must offer up some sort of explanation where most of this comes from. A lot of the Ulta products were gifts with purchase. Quite a bit is either a gift or a hand-me-down from Jessica. Some are even from my parents. And by "gifts", I mean I stole some of it from my mom. Less than half I purchased for myself. Only four of the lip butters were purchased by me in the last year. Everything else is a gift or old. I know I should toss stuff but I don't care that much. So that's my collection. Go check out my sister if you want more informed blogging on make up.

Birthday and Christmas Haul

Well, the month of December is over which means my chance to unwrap stuff is once again gone for another 11 months. Having a December birthday is less fun than I imagine having a birthday in another month might be. Anyways, here are the pictures of what I got. Because it's my blog and I do what I want, yo. First up, the birthday pics!

Purse from Luke

Slippers from Dad

Complete Series of Friends from Joe

Necklace, Bracelet, & Scarf from Amanda

Socks from Liam

Too Faced Naked Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection from Jessica (not pictured)

Now Christmas!

Calendar from Dad

Cricut Cartridge from Dad

TomTom from Dad

TomTom Case from Dad

Chocolate Orange from Dad

Leather Gloves from Dad

Burt's Bees Gift Set from Dad

Mini Hipster from Jessica, Uriah, and Liam

ITunes Card from Matt

Salon Gift Card from Mom

Walmart Gift Card from Mom

Victoria's Secret Gift Card from Mom

Instant Lotto Tickets from Mom

Mini Heater from Mom

Ghiradelli's from Mom

Chocolate Cherries from Mom

Chex Mix from Mom

Ferrero Rocher from Mom

Socks from Mom

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 from Mom

Head Massager from Mom

It was a great haul and I'm genuinely excited about everything I received. I have amazing friends and family who know me so well!

Friday Faves

I just realized this list is all about stuff. I'm not that materialistic. Really. Don't judge me.

1. New Purse

The boy bought me this bag for my birthday. I'd like to say I feel bad that I spent the whole car ride to the restaurant paying attention to the boy but that is not true. I actually spent the whole car ride entranced by my bag. I'm not actually that sorry.

2. Influenster Holiday Treat 2012

This came in the mail this week! I was expecting a small sample but instead it was a full box with 18 Ferrero Rocher hazelnut truffles! Read my review later this week.

3. B&BW Holiday Gratis

Our gift from B&BW is a travel size of the new Paris for Men 2-in-1 Body Wash and Shampoo, a travel size of the new Sparkling Blackberry Woods lotion, a mini Merry Cookie candle, and a lab sample of Japanese Cherry Blossom 24K Silk Lotion. I exchanged the mini Merry Cookie candle for a mini Winter Candy Apple candle because I already own the Merry Cookie candle.

4. The Roommates

I love these girls. They took me to the ER so I could get pain medication for a migraine in the middle of finals week. That is real friendship.

5. Grumpy Cat

I love you grumpy cat. :)

Recruitment Survival Kit

My youngest little spent a lot of time freaking out about recruitment. I had never seen her so nervous. The funny thing is if you didn't know her, you wouldn't know she was so nervous. But she was asking me a lot of questions and especially if I would be there for the whole weekend at our family dinner. At the workshop, she was quiet and observant. I knew if Emily gets serious, she's processing everything and taking mental notes. I didn't name Emily "Hermione" for nothing. She needs to know all about something and I think going into a  new situation where she's inexperienced would be concerning for her. So I felt like I had to do something to take her focus on all the pressure we put on preforming well in formal recruitment. I created this little recruitment survival kit to help her feel more comfortable with the situation. I tried to think back on everything I wish I had had my first recruitment weekend. I think I did a pretty good job...

• Candy
• Snacks
• Mints
• Pens
• Band-Aids
• Hand Sanitizer
• Ibuprofen
• Bottled Water (not pictured)

Other suggestions: pack of notecards, comb/brush, mirror, mini deodorant, Tide-To-Go pen, nail file, Red Bull

I am really proud of this little project. I hope it brings my little some confidence so she can go into recruitment focused on just having fun and not worrying too much about the little stuff.