The Gatecrasher By Madeleine Wickham

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Alright guys, as I have said I am just pulling books out of a box all of which I put in there while I was at home going through my other boxes of books. There is a bunch of different genres in there and most of these books I have had for years and either haven't read because they got lost in the chaos or I figured I might like to read once more before I get rid of them.

Speaking of getting rid of them, I absolutely hate the idea of throwing books out.. I just wont do it. I much prefer to donate them or give them to someone else who would enjoy them and turns out the maids at the hotel we are in are beyond grateful to have something new to read, so I am absolutely loving that!

Anyways I grabbed this book out of the box and hadn't realized that Madeleine Wickham is actually the real name of the women who wrote the Shopaholic Series named Sophie Kinsella. I guess she uses that name as a pseudonym but decided to write others under her actual name, I'm not entirely sure why but there you have it!!

So lets get into this book.

The Gatecrasher By Madeleine Wickham

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I must say I love the authors style of writing, I absolutely LOVED all the Shopaholic books. She is British and that translates in her writing and she is ever so humorous. Her books are absolutely hilarious and although the story itself is a little pitiful I could appreciate the message it conveyed in the end. 

The synopsis from Goodreads.com shares:

Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats... if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable. But behind Fleur's Harvey Nichols wardrobe, is a woman with a mysterious past.  

Fleur wastes no time in seducing her latest conquest, the handsome and rich widower Richard Favour, and she swoops into his life like a designer-clad tornado. His children are caught up in a whirlwind as their father's new girlfriend descends on the family estate leaving chaos and excitement in her perfume-scented wake. Soon, more than one family member is suspicious of Fleur's true intentions.

Fleur is not one to wear her heart on her Chanel sleeves, but she soon finds herself embracing Richard and his lovable family. But just as Fleur contemplates jumping off the gold-digger train for good and enjoying the ride of true love, a long-buried secret from her past threatens to destroy her new family. Fleur is thrown into a race against time to prove herself to Richard before it's too late.  Can she trust her heart or will she cut ties and run away as fast as her Prada pumps can take her?

Take a wild and marvelous ride with The Gatecrasher, whose clever, chic, and sassy style will leave you desperately wanting more wonderful Wickham!

I really enjoyed this book, again like the last its a quick read but its super fun and I found myself wanting to continue reading to find out if Fleur followed her heart or her head, was it able for her to put aside her unfortunate belief that money was more important than anything else and do what was best for her and her daughter. 

I will say I wasn't too keen on how it ended, I hate when things are left unanswered and you aren't able to form really accurate idea of how life continued on after the book ended. Silly maybe but I like to finish their lives off in my head otherwise I am left wondering. This book left me wondering and as far as I can tell there is no sequel, although I might do some more research to be sure. 

I don't know about you guys but summer time is a great time to read, by the beach or pool, suntanning or while enjoying your coffee on the deck in the morning. This is a great read to pass the time, and I highly recommend checking out all of Sophie Kinsella or Madeleine Wickham's books!

I am going to try and grab something that is less of a girly book out of the box for the next one so y'all don't get bored of these book reviews too quickly, I have a feeling there are going to be quite a few of them!

I hope you guys are having a great week and enjoying the weather, its been absolutely gorgeous here but so freakin' windy all the time. If Chicago is the windy city I cant imagine what the wind is like compared to here because here its constant!

Thank you as always for stopping in, Have a great day!!

Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia

Good Morning,

As I mentioned earlier in the week Jason and I spent Saturday in Philadelphia and had a really great day, I have been meaning to write about it all week but sitting down and putting in all the information which by the way is a lot along with all the pictures and what not seems quite daunting and I just haven't felt much like it to be honest. We have had a terrible week of weather, I mean POURING down rain and COLD! which just makes you feel so blah, on top of that at the beginning of the week I was feeling pretty crumby so I basically did nothing but read.. big surprise!

Anyways today I decided to get it together, break the Philly trip down and write a post! So here I sit with a cup of tea and the heat on to tell you all about the Eastern State Penitentiary!

So when we decided that we were going to spend a day in Philly I started doing research on the things to see and do. I will be writing another post on all the other things we saw and did but I thought this place deserved a post of its own. I remember taking a trip in elementary school to an old prison in Toronto and absolutely loving it. I loved that their log books were hand written in the most incredibly beautiful writing, they were so detailed and interesting. We toured the cells and the history and really managed to get a sense of what it would have been like to be imprisoned so long ago.

Knowing that Eastern State Penitentiary was the worlds first true penitentiary and stated to be a building designed to inspire penitence or true regret in the hearts of criminals I was more than a little intrigued. The original seven cell blocks are all still standing, although barely and resemble the shape of spokes of a wheel in setup. These cell blocks believe it or not had running water and central heat before the White House did. Can you imagine?

This was the first actual tour on our trip, we didn't have to wait to get in and decided that it would be a good idea to do the audio tour to make sure we got all the information but were also able to go at our own place. The audio tour is narrated by actor Steve Buscemi who did an amazing job and the information was in depth and so interesting.

The prison was operational from 1829 to 1971 and refined the revolutionary system of separate incarceration which focused on principles of reform rather than punishment.

I wont lie the prison today stands in ruin, its crumbling around itself right in the middle of the city but holds such historical significance they are doing everything they can to preserve it, it is currently a U.S National Landmark. Naturally it is a major tourist attraction that you can come in and tour around yourself, you have the option of an audio tour, an actual tour with a guide and of course they do night time ghost tours. This place is amazing in its own right, but I wont lie.. its also creepy as hell. 

The audio tour allows you to go through the cell blocks and listen to actual voice recordings of people who were imprisoned in the Eastern State Penitentiary as well as guards from way back when. They are able to give very visual descriptions and accounts of trying times and prisoners from many years ago. 

They had some super creepy artifacts such as this mummified cat named Jamie. 

This is an actual cell, some that we were able to look in were completely empty and others had things like seats and dressers pictured above. Again most items are falling to pieces but the fact that they are still standing is pretty amazing and seeing original pieces only adds to the experience and gives you a better understanding of what prisoner conditions were like. 

It was really interesting to see how things have evolved from that time, these doors are quite unlike the cells you will find in most prisons today and let me tell you they were quite heavy. 

Ick. 

This is a view of the center of the prison and entrance to the different cell blocks. 

Some cell blocks are better maintained for tour purposes I suppose. Although this looks extremely eerie and it is, it was an absolutely amazing sight. 

I believe in cell block 9, although don't quote me on this you were able to go up on one of the catwalks to get a completely different perspective and it was an amazing view. On the audio tour the narrator states that this is his favorite view of the entire prison. 

As previously mentioned this penitentiary housed many "famous" prisoners such as prolific American band robber Willie Sutton and American gangster Al "Scarface" Capone. Fun fact, Al Capone's wisdom teeth were removed at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Al Capone was eventually released from prison and died in January 1947 after suffering cardiac arrest following a stroke. 

Below is a picture of Al Capone's cell as it was when he occupied it. I would say that his living conditions were much better than most of the prisoners at that time. 

The prisons history is so interesting, their tactics were eventually decided to be quite inhumane and the treatment of their prisoners was not accomplishing anything positive. I highly recommend checking HERE and reading all about the prison as it truly is a great part of American History and an extremely interesting read. 

If you are interested in visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary which I highly recommend if you are in the Philadelphia area then there are many ways to do so. Obviously you can go straight to the grounds which are located at 2027 Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and North 22nd Street in the Fairmount section of the city, it is also a stop on all the major bus tours that go through the city. If you happen to purchase a bus tour ticket you can add that option to include the cost of entry into your bus ticket if you would like as well.

I truly believe this is worth the time, I believe we spent an hour or so there and gained so much worthwhile information throughout our tour. Upcoming events at the prison include:

• Prison Food Weekend (June 6-7): Sample official recipes of Nutraloaf, the "food product" used as punishment in many U.S Prisons, and learn about the prison fare throughout Eastern States History. 
• Family Weekend, Pets in Prison (June 27-28): Discover unique stories about animals throughout Eastern State's history and how they continue to play a role in prisons today with New Leash on Life USA. 
• Bastille Day (July 11 @ 5:30pm): FREE TO PUBLIC. Eastern State teams with The Bearded Ladies cabaret group to present one of Philadelphia's largest free theatrical performances, with a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille.

Have you guys ever visited the Eastern State Penitentiary or any other prison in North America for historical purposes? If so please tell me about it!

June Birchbox

Good Afternoon!

As you know I wasn't set to receive anymore Birchbox monthly subscriptions as we were moving and there would be no where to send them for awhile. However a couple of weeks ago as I mentioned in q previous blog I was watching a Glamlifeguru video on YouTube and she was doing a collaboration with Birchbox and offered her subscribers a code to get their first Birchbox for just $1. Luckily for me I have never actually purchased my Birchbox subscriptions as they have always been gifts therefore I signed up and got a June Birchbox for just $1.00!! How excited am I!

So I thought as I always do I would stop by today and share with you guys what I got in my June Birchbox!

As always the box is beautiful, I really love that every month instead of receiving a plain brown box you get something special. You can reuse them for a ton of stuff, and they look gorgeous! 

This month was a collaboration with Cupcakes & Cashmere who you can follow on Instagram as well as her blog! 

So lets talk about what I actually got in the box! 

Naobay: Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer. 

Made with avocado and olive oils, this is 98% natural cream that nourishes and hydrates skin. Smooth generously onto clean face and neck morning and night! This product retails for $36.00 for the full size. I am excited to give this a whirl, it is always great to try new moisturizers and never hurts to have a few little ones on hand for when you are traveling. 

Harvey Prince: Sincerely

Sweetly spicy scent with Indonesian clove bud, Indian tuberose, and Japanese orange flower. Spritz onto pulse points and see where this intriguing scent takes you. Depending on the size you wish to purchase this product it ranges in price from $26.00 - $55.00. I cant say that I have tried this specific scent before although I may have but I have loved all the Harvey Prince scents that I have received and am excited to try this one out.  

Number 4: Super Comb Prep & Protect

A sulfate-free leave-in conditioner that safeguards color, strengthens and nourishes. Mist evenly onto damp hair before styling. If you would like to purchase this product in full size it will run you $32.00.  Sadly I have actually tried this brands shampoo and conditioner and I absolutely hated it so I really don't know how I am going to get on with this. Hopefully its different, I am definitely going to give it a try though! I will make sure to keep you posted! 

Coastal Scents: Revealed 3 Eyeshadow Quad

Versatile range of satiny-smooth shadows in wear-with-anything hues. Sweep preferred shade over lids for day. Layer shadows for a more dramatic night look. 

I have actually received a quad from Coastal Scents in a previous Birchbox in more neutral shades and I absolutely loved them so I am super excited to try out different colors that are not ones that I would generally purchase. The shadows are great, super pigmented and last all day! 

Juice Beauty: Stem Cellular CC Cream

This multitasker moisturizer, primes, protects and conceals as well as provides sheer coverage. In the morning, apply a thin layer to freshly washed, slightly damp face and neck. If you would like to purchase this product in full size it is sold at a cost of $39.00.

I am pretty excited to give this a try, I generally only use a BB cream over foundation so this is something I am super interested in. 

So that's what I got this month! I will make sure to let you all know what I thought of the products as I use them and if I would purchase the full size product. I am super happy with this months box, especially considering I only paid $1.00 for it!! 

I hope you guys are having a great day, have you received your monthly beauty subscription? If so let me know what you got!!! 

Thanks for stopping by!

In Her Shoes By Jennifer Weiner: A Book Review

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Yes another book review, I told you to expect a lot of them.. as you can tell I go through phases with books and sometimes I review them and sometimes I don't. Right now my life is lacking content therefore the blog is lacking content and so book reviews it is! Sorry if its not you're thing, I promise to change it up as much as I can!

In the meantime although I really don't know what to say about this book I thought I would stop by and share as much as I could.

In Her Shoes By Jennifer Weiner

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First off let me just say that I had no idea until today that this was actually made into a movie in 2005 with Cameron Diaz playing the roll of Maggie! I honestly cant say I have ever heard of it, having said that though I don't remember buying the book so maybe when I did I was thinking I would enjoy the book more than the movie? The movie didn't get terrible reviews, so I guess that is something. I may have to watch the movie to further my opinion because when I finished the book and decided I was probably going to review it (for blog content and all) I had no idea what I was going to say. 

This is the synopsis that you can find HERE on www.goodreads.com:

Rose Feller is thirty; a successful lawyer with high hopes of a relationship with Jim, Mr Not-Quite-Right, a senior partner in her firm. The last thing she needs is her messed-up, only occasionally employed sister Maggie moving in: drinking, smoking, stealing her money - and her shoes - and spoiling her chance of romance. If only Maggie would grow up and settle down with a nice guy and a steady job. Maggie is drop dead gorgeous and irresistible to men. She's going to make it big as a TV presenter, or a singer...or an actress. All she needs is a lucky break. What she doesn't need is her uptight sister Rose interfering in her life. If only Rose would lighten-up, have some fun - and learn how to use a pair of tweezers. Rose and Maggie think they have nothing in common but a childhood tragedy, shared DNA and the same size feet, but they are about to find out that they're more alike than they'd ever believe.

I'm not sure the end of the synopsis really depicts the book accurately, after reading it I don't know what exactly they find out that leads them to believe they are "more alike than they'd ever believe". Reading the book start to finish I think you would be wondering if they were actually related because they are polar opposites, which I suppose isn't so uncommon for siblings. But as the book goes on nothing that took place changed my opinion about that. 

As you read you learn more about the sisters as individuals and how a hard childhood brought them together in an odd way but I wouldn't say necessarily made them close. They were essentially each others ally because they had no one else. Losing their mother at a young age changed their family dynamic greatly and having very few answers surrounding their mother as a whole or her death left them with a lot of questions, a lot of mystery in their life. 

I enjoyed the book, it felt long while I was reading it and for someone who is not a reader that can be a complete turn off. You never want to feel as though a book is dragging on and although I appreciated the story I really felt that way. 

I cant say I have a real opinion about the book, I definitely wouldn't read it again that's for sure although as I said I may just watch the movie for kicks. I gave it an 2 star rating because when I was done I felt like I really didn't have anything to say about it (although maybe I proved myself wrong, this post is longer than the two lines I expected). The overall rating on Goodreads is mixed and again books are interpretive so just because I didn't like something doesn't mean you wont! 

I will say this is not a book that I will miss or wonder about the characters now that I am done! Moving on to bigger and hopefully better books friends!

Thank you as always for stopping in! And again please feel free to share what you are reading these days as I would absolutely love to know! 

High Five for Friday 5.29.15

I kid you not I just went to type the title and its been so long since I have done of these posts I forgot what the freakin' link up was called. No kidding I had to go look it up and then come back to this post! Good lord!!

I'm not going to lie I didn't actually plan on writing on of these this week, right now life is pretty boring and I don't have a lot to share. Not to mention the highlights of my week are most likely already shared somewhere in another post and I don't want to be redundant!

So this is going to be a half ass version of High Five for Friday because as you read above nothing is going on and if it is you've probably already read about it.

1. As you know (or maybe you don't) there is an outlet mall across the street from where we are staying and I have managed to find a few steals there already. I grabbed a pair of denim shorts I am in love with at the Loft outlet for $12.99, how could I resist? I also got a really cute pair of linen shorts in faded camo at the Gap outlet. I have been looking for camo bottoms for awhile and was particularly interested in capris but whatever.. I got something.

2. Obviously our weekend in New York! If you didn't read yesterday's post then go and check it out!

3. The gorgeous summer weather we have been having!! Its legit hot here guys but I am not complaining, I will however say that it is obviously the whole of New Jersey that is constantly windy as hell because literally everyday there is a semi hurricane taking place outside, its really getting in the way of my outdoor reading.

4. Reading. I have been flying through books and its so great! I always feel more relaxed when I am reading a lot, I tend to sleep better at night when I read before going to bed which is also a huge plus. Not to mention I feel really great about having found a good home for all the books I am finishing here!

5. Moe's... there is a Moe's Southwest Grill in the mall across the way and let me tell you guys.. I am taking advantage. In moderation of course but lets be honest, you can never have too many burritos! We've never been this close to a Moe's (technically the one by our house is a little farther) for this long of a period of time and so whats the harm in indulging at a little?

Oh also (and I thought I didn't have anything exciting to talk about) I follow Glam Life Guru on Youtube, she puts out really great makeup videos and the other day her video was about a collaboration with Birchbox! Super exciting right? Well keep your pants on because I haven't even gotten to the good part. If you were interested in trying a Birchbox she had a coupon code that got your first box for $1!!!!! You read that right, and since I have never actually purchased a Birchbox in my name (they have always been gifts) I snagged myself one for June for just $1!! I was super excited, if you are living in the States and have never gotten a Birchbox use the code "TATIOFFER" and go get yourself one!

So this isn't my typical High Five for Friday Post with pictures and all that good stuff but it will have to do for right now, sorry!

I hope you guys had a great week and enjoy your weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Although this isn't my typical Friday Post I am linking up with:

Tanya @ Prairie Girl in the Big Scary World

Cait @ Fierce, Fabulous & Fit

and of course these lovely ladies:

Memorial Day Weekend 2015

Good Morning,

I don't know why it has taken me all week to write this post, we really had such a great weekend! Last week I was watching TV one more and it came up that there was an airshow over the long weekend at Jones Beach, for some reason that sounded familiar to me but I couldn't put my finger on where Jones Beach was or why I thought I knew it. Eventually it came to me that last summer we went to visit Chris and Samantha and they took us to Jones Beach! See I remember some stuff. I sent Jason an email at work and mentioned that there was an airshow and was I correct in remembering it was by Chris and Samantha's house! Long story short Jason text Chris and asked was it there and had he ever seen it, was it worth the trip. Chris said they didn't have any plans for the weekend that we should come down and we would all go together.

Before I get into the actual weekend though I wanted to quickly share a picture I got while we were out last week getting a few things for the weekend, because I know all of you don't follow me on instagram and its too good not to share!

Crazy right? We were in the store parking lot getting ready to go in! Beautiful night. 

Anyways! I won't lie I was not looking forward to driving there with Jason knowing how traffic was going to be and he is always cranky when there is traffic! It was the Friday of Memorial Day so he made sure to prepare himself because it was bound to be bad! Go figure it wasn't at all, not only did we manage to get on the road an hour earlier than we had expected but we managed to get there like 2 hours ahead of what we had anticipated, you gotta love when that happens! 

I hadn't realized that Chris and Samantha had moved, I knew they had been talking about it but I guess I was out of the loop. When we arrived Chris gave us the grand tour along with his beautiful little nieces. We had a pretty quiet night, everyone was tired and we went to bed early in anticipating of the next day. 

Saturday we were heading to the airshow and instead of driving over to it we ended up taking Chris's boat! I will apologize in advance for the crappy pictures but I am basically uneasy rider on the water and so I was far to paranoid to take my real camera. I don't remember what time we actually got on the water but I couldn't believe how many boats were out there, its funny because there aren't any signs on the water, its not like cars on the street but we managed to get there safely and find a place to drop the anchor. 

I'm not going to lie it was quite chilly on the water, or by the water for that matter. I was in a fleece sweater the entire time we were out there.. although I think I was the only one with an issue because the guys were in shorts and tshirts and Samantha was quite warm she said. 

The airshow was great as always, I swear nothing will ever compare to the one we saw in Alaska but we so look forward to going to one whenever we get a chance. Here are a few pictures I got, remember they are crap quality, I told you ahead of time. 

We didn't stay for the entire show, sadly the tide changed and it got COLD! Literally the wind picked up and simultaneously everyone (on every boat) stood up to put on layers.. it was nuts! We toured along the water back to the dock and decided to head back for a traditional Memorial Day BBQ! We had talked about going out but figured we would have a lot more fun at the house, so we cooked up a huge feast and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! I forget how much I love grilling and we sadly just don't get to do it much. 

After dinner Jason and Chris got a camp fire going which I was pretty excited about and Samantha and I made a trip to somewhere I had never been, and now I am not sure how that is possible. We drove over to Carvel which is an ice cream shop and let me tell you guys.. the ice cream was too die for! Jason didn't want any but when I shared mine with him he said.. and I quote "The caramel is the perfect texture" HA! He wasn't lying! If you ever happen to drive by one of these places, do yourselc a favor and treat yo self! 

Samantha and I didn't last as long as the guys did that night, lets just say they were having a very good time! 

Sunday morning although we were sad to leave we decided that because we were so close to the Hamptons we might as well check it out! We said goodbye to Chris and Samantha, who we are so grateful to for having us over and showing us such a good time, grabbed bagels and hit the road. Traffic again wasn't too bad until we actually got into the Hamptons which we basically should have figured being the kick off weekend to summer. 

Honestly the Hamptons is your typical beach town but more on the posh side. Everything is perfectly groomed everywhere, people we clad in beach bonnets and Lily Pulitzer. Most of the homes were gated, and I did notice that a lot of the homes exteriors were pretty much the same, wooden shingles. The street names were all adorable, Lily Pond Lane.. I mean who wouldn't want to live there?

We stopped and checked out a little restaurant in East Hampton which was really good and toured around. It was actually absolutely FREEZING at the beach, the temperature was only 60 degrees and it was quite blustery so sadly we didn't get a lot of beach time! 

If you are into Winery's, Vineyards and antiques this would be a great place for you to visit. I would have loved to have visited a Winery and done a wine tasting but its totally not Jason's thing and we really only had the day because we were heading back to New Jersey so there wasn't really time. Maybe next trip though! The Hampton's really is worth checking out, its small beach town at its best. 

Our trip back was fine, for some reason we ended up driving straight through midtown Manhattan which is about as fun as it sounds, and in case you aren't familiar... its not fun. But that was really the worst part of our trip. Jason and I were both super tired when we got back to the hotel so we got in bed and ordered Chinese.. it was great. Well the Chinese food actually sucked but the night was great. 

Jason worked on Monday which we knew was going to be the case, I won't lie sometimes it sucks. I wish we had just that one more day to enjoy, explore and make the most of. Its rare that Jason gets a holiday weekend off though so I am thankful for the time that we had. Overall we had a fantastic weekend! 

What did you guys do over Memorial Day? Do tell! 

Products I'm Loving 5.27.15

Good Morning,

These are some of my very favorite posts to write, like all girls I love trying new products and when I find something I absolutely love I cant wait to share it with you guys. Trying new products can go either way, you love it or hate it and when you hate it having spent that money feels like such a waste. So its great to review products for others to read and help them decide if they would or would not work for them.

Lets jump in.

1. Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser

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A couple of weeks ago I ran out of my Purity face cleanser that I love so much, because I find that the bottles of that I have owned tend to leak while traveling I figured with all of our upcoming travel I would just try something else. Aveeno was on my list because I have tried their Ultra Calming Daily Moisturizer and loved it. I ran over to Target not entirely sure how much this was going to cost because Aveeno products can run a little high in my opinion but I figured $6.49 was a fair price. 

I am really in love with this product, I like that its a foam and a little really does go a long way. When I use this I feel that my face is really clean and fresh feeling but not dried out. I have super sensitive skin and changing products is really scary for me because I am always concerned about breaking out in spots or a rash but I have been super lucky with this product, it is very gentle. 

I would highly recommend trying this, in conjunction with the moisturizer as well. I will say that I will probably go back to my Purity one because that is just my holy grail face cleanser but I am not the least but upset about using this one in the meantime. 

2. Dr. Pepper Lipsmackers 

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Alright this is a oldie but a goodie! I have been using this stuff for YEARS and YEARS but when I found out that Lipsmackers were soon to be no more I absolutely had to get my hands on a few of these bad boys before they were gone. Plus for $1.47 who can resist! 

If you don't like Dr. Pepper than probably without saying you won't like these, although I'm not exactly sure they smell/taste exactly like the pop! These are just so moisturizing and the Dr. Pepper ones in particular have a red tint to them so if you aren't up for wearing actual lipstick but want to have something more than a regular clean lip balm than I highly recommend giving this a try! 

This is actually a really great example of what this product looks like on...

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Bit of shine and bit of color, what more could you ask for right? Like I said I have been using them for years, when I was a lot younger I use to love all of the sweet bakery like flavors and I wont lie I bet if you rummaged through my make up stash at home I would lay money you would find a few! You cant really go wrong with Lip Smackers, swing by Target or Walmart and get yourself some before you no longer can!!! 

3. Pacifica Island Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion Wipes with Moisturizing Coconut Milk

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So as it turns out this particular scent is just at Ulta, but I have recently noticed that you can purchase the Pacific line, which is vast at Target now! I may or may not have mentioned these in a past post about products I was loving but hey, obviously I am still loving them! I am obsessed with wet wipes, I have them stashed everywhere because I am a little bit ridiculous about germs, not to mention sometimes they are just more convenient and useful then hand sanitizer! 

These bad boys aren't for germ killing sadly but more for moisturizing. My hands get dry from all the hand sanitizer and wet wipes I use so its great to have something like this that puts the moisture back into my hands without leaving my hands greasy, not to mention they smell absolutely AMAZING! I have also used them on my legs when I have shaved them but didn't have lotion on hand to use afterwards and they worked flawlessly. 

You can buy these in a variety of scents, and I know at Ulta they often have promotions going on and off all the time with this brand to get more bang for you buck, but if you don't have an Ulta near you check out their line at Target!

4. Crest 3D White Toothpaste 

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I know, this is kind of an odd product to put in my favorites but seriously guys this is worth buying. I don't know what a difference I see it making in the color or my teeth necessarily but more than anything its the fact that is literally leaves my mouth feeling so fresh forever. I don't even know what else to say about it, I can brush my teeth and an hour later my mouth still feels fresh and minty and almost tingly, in a good way of course. How often do you brush your teeth and then 20 minutes later (and that's probably being generous) you cant really tell anymore. 

I started off getting a little sample one in the travel section at Target just to see if I would like it and I definitely cannot say enough good things about it. If you are in the market for a new toothpaste that leaves your mouth fresh for a very long time, this is the one for you! 

5. Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser with Naturally Active Ingredients & Muslin Cloth

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This is exclusive to Birchbox, the set I believe obviously not the product and that is where I received mine! I got the sample size with the cloth in a Birchbox ages ago and somewhere along the moving and packing and what not it got lost in the mix and I recently found it while we were at home and decided to bring it along and give it a try! 

This is what it says about it on the Birchbox website...

Birchbox Breakdown

This world-renowned two-part skincare system (seriously, it’'s won more than 100 beauty awards) has a major cult following. Try it once and you'’ll find out why. The creamy cleanser gently removes all traces of dirt, grime, and makeup (yes, even your waterproof, wear-all-day, no-flake mascara and eyeliner) with the help of two of nature's best astringents, eucalyptus essential oil and rosemary, and leaves it hydrated thanks to moisturizing cocoa butter. The ultrasoft 100 percent cotton muslin cloth included in this kit gently exfoliates, sweeping away dulling dead skin cells and increasing circulation for a healthy-looking glow. Your complexion is left smoothed, soothed and radiant-looking. The kit also comes with a sleek zip-up bag for easy storage and transport—.

Ok.. so they aren't lying. This stuff is actually amazing! I use it at night to take off all my makeup along with this cloth and let me tell you, nothing has ever made my skin feel softer! Who would have thought a cleanser along with a special little cloth could do such wonders! I have never tried any other Liz Earle products before but I hear people rave about them all the time and I am so glad that I finally tried this. For the full size product on the Birchbox website along with the cloth and travel case it will run you $25.50 which I think is more than a bargain! 

This is definitely going to be on my "Purchase full size product" list from all the stuff that I have tried at Birchbox because it in INCREDIBLE!!! Don't take my word for it, try it yourself!!! I promise you wont be sorry!!

OK so I had another one to share but I believe it has been discontinued which is a total piss off for me and obviously I am not going to share it with you, tell you how great it is and then you cant get it, that would just be mean! But I will say that it was a hand sanitizer and if you are looking for amazing hand sanitizers than I would highly recommend the ones at Bath & Body Works as they have a huge range of scents and they are absolutely amazing! Click HERE to check them out! 

So there are just a few things I have been loving lately! I hope you enjoy and please do tell me what you have been loving lately!!

Hope you're having a fantastic day!!