1. Perfume two-a-days

This concept came about during a chat in the comments last week with Pamela (hey, Pamela!). I was feeling a bit blue that day, as well as we were speaking about the uncertainty surrounding these crazy present events. Something Pamela stated stuck with me…

We are all feeling the exact same lows in one way, shape or form. just remember, you cannot manage whatever around you. however you can manage exactly how you respond to it. I respond with a spritz of perfume.

So one thing I’ve been doing, as well as it has assisted me feel like I have a bit bit of manage over life in general, is using my perfumes in what I phone call “perfume two-a-days.”

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First thing in the morning after I rinse off after my workout, I spritz one perfume, as well as then I spritz a different one in the evening after my shower before I go to bed.

Last night’s scent was TOCCA Graciella, as well as this morning’s was MAC velvet Teddy Shadescent.

This evening’s will be Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana, me thinks…

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2. Nudestix cream Lip as well as Cheek Pencil in Mystic

One positive thing about being stuck at house so much is that I’ve been raiding my stock as well as rediscovering so many great things I utilized to like (and still do, apparently!), like Nudestix Mystic. This pinkish brownish semi-matte lipstick has pigment for days, as well as it doubles as a cream blush.

Mystic on my lips
It’s one of those all-around neutrals that goes with everything.

3. Oatmeal raisin cookies with chocolate chips

I’ve never lost my damn mind over or passed out from sheer ecstasy while eating an oatmeal raisin cookie…UNTIL NOW. I’m normally nonchalant about them since oatmeal isn’t high up on my listing of preferred things I eagerly expend my calories on (it’s like they’re as well healthy or something).

Anyway, I made some at home, as well as they turned out BOMB. So, my tune has officially changed.

Turns out that oatmeal raisin cookies can really be truly delicious, particularly when you make ’em from scratch as well as add a sh*t ton of chocolate chips.

The primary reason I made them is since I was under baking duress, since there’s been a flour shortage right here in the area (people have been hoarding it), as well as I only have one bag of all-purpose flour left in the cupboard. however I was determined to #stressbake as well as didn’t want to utilize as well much of flour, so I provided these cookies a try since the recipe needs less than one cup of flour.

Who wants a snack?
Crazy about ’em!

4. Watering can outside activities for youngsters (and adults!)

If you understand somebody who needs to keep hectic for a while, take that person outdoors as well as provide them a watering can. Then, let them water anything as well as whatever in your yard. THEY will FREAKIN’ like IT. I can’t believe I didn’t figure this out up until now, however much better late than never I guess.

If you can, provide them two different watering cans for variety. I did this with Connor this morning, as well as she had a great ol’ time.

Added bonus: now El Hub doesn’t have to water the front yard.

5. This choreography video to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”

Who are these amazing dancers, as well as why aren’t you as well as I (virtually) dancing with them right now?

We should be, really, since it appears like so much fun! Side note: The person in the background using the leopard shirt as well as the cutoff black shorts is my new style guru. ?

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Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

1. Old-school space body sprinkle scents from the ’90s

Remember Grass? as well as Dream?! I liked those back in the day. I discovered them just recently at a space outlet near my house, as well as I had to get hold of a bottle just for fun. I didn’t get heaven though since one of my college roommates (who I ultimately had a falling out with) used everything the time, as well as whenever I catch a whiff of it now, all I odor is betrayal, ha ha ha!

2. This $15 racerback storage tank gown from Eddie Bauer

It’s light as a feather as well as isn’t see-through. Oh, as well as did I mention that it’s only $14.99? I gotten the solid black as well as blue as well as white striped!

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3. Girl’s lunch dates at Panera

This is my preferred location to take Connor on lunch dates when it’s just us two, since THERE IS SO much GLUTEN! ? I understand it’s not incredibly elegant or anything, however if you’re living that mommy life, or if you just don’t want to cook, Panera has a great deal going for it.

Logistically speaking: 1) there are always tables offered (having a easily offered location to put all your crap down is key), as well as 2) the shower room is roomy, clean as well as simple to get to. Food-wise, I understand Connor can always discover something to eat, which is normally their mac as well as cheese, as well as I can always discover a salad as well as soup that’ll fit whatever mood I’m in. Last time we were there, I got the Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with poultry as well as the Broccoli Cheddar Soup. The costs aren’t as well steep, either.

Sometimes we’ll split a cookie or a brownie for dessert, as well as sometimes on my method out I’ll get hold of a loaf of bread to go!

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4. Fuji Apple Salad dressing from Panera

Speaking of Panera, the Fuji Apple Salad is one of my favorites! I like to make different versions of it at house with this salad dressing, which I get at Target.

5. Ranier Cherries

Are you obsessed? since I absolutely AM. I might happily eat an entire XXL bowl of these wonderful as well as juicy cherries all by myself! Where I online in northern California, though, the window to get them is narrow. One week you see ’em, the next week you don’t. Poof! They’re gone up until next year. So, whenever I run into them at the market, I get as lots of as I can.

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just a few things I’ve been into as of late
1. The eight-minute increment

OK, this is my new technique for motivating myself when I don’t want to do something — setting a timer for eight minutes, as well as then focusing on one thing for that short chunk of time. I don’t understand what it is about eight minutes, however that’s my wonderful spot. five is as well short, 10 is as well long, however eight is the perfect, snack-sized chunk of time!

2. The “Encanto” movie soundtrack

“Encanto” is a new Disney movie with music by Songwriter as well as actor Lin-Manuel Miranda (you may acknowledge his name from the musical “Hamilton”). Anyway, it’s Connor’s new preferred Disney flick, as well as she listens to the soundtrack morning, noon as well as night. The music is super catchy, as well as even though I’ve really never seen the film in its entirety, I already understand most of the tune lyrics.

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I likewise understand that we don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no. WE DON’T TALK about BRUNO!

3. Monochromatic outfits

Ya know, I’ve checked out for many years that using the exact same color from head to toe can make small women appear taller, as well as yes, that’s one huge benefit of using a monochromatic outfit. I likewise like it I since it makes it that much easier to get dressed in the morning! It’s nice to not believe about what goes with what, you know?

I’ve been wanting more monochromatic outfits, so I’m believing about adding some jumpsuits, such as this one by Athleta, to my wardrobe (although I’m not super keen on the having to shimmy in as well as out of one when I requirement to go to the lavatory).

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4. This simple muffin recipe

Super great as well as yummy! I made a batch last week with chocolate chips as well as King Arthur gluten-free flour.

5. MAC Teddy Liner

It’s a traditional for a reason. have you ever layered it with MAC Satin Taupe? I did that today, as well as it was glorious.

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What’ve you been loving lately?

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen