Top 5 Current Beauty Obsessions

Happy Tuesday!! The roads are all icy here in Texas so I have a day off from classes! WOOHOO! I am still a mom so technically I never have a day off but I am enjoying my day with Maddie Bug! 

So today I am going to talk about my beauty obsessions. I know I haven't done any beauty posts before but I am really starting to get into makeup a lot more. Probably because I have to look decent for class! So here are my affordable must haves!

Maybelline Baby Lips

Usually I am not too into the whole chapstick thing but with all this cold weather, my lips keep on getting chapped. I love this one! It goes on smoothly and provides shine and softness. I now carry this with me everywhere I go!

Rimmel Show Off Lip Laquer

I recently recieved one of these in an Influenster voxbox. I got the Aurora shade and I fell in LOVE!!! I loved the shine, color, boldness, everything! It was a lip color I would never used to try but now that I did, I wear it constantly!

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation

This is a new recent purchase and I found this product very convenient! It's perfect for my on the go lifestyle. I am constantly busy and this is great for when I am in a rush! It will literally take me 20 seconds to put this on and rub it in real quick. It's something I can carry around with me for a touch up.

Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Golden Copper

I used to sell Mary Kay and I have to brag about this particular color. I put on this blush everyday! I am serious. It would be extremely hard for me to switch to another color. It gives my cheeks a quick kiss of the sun. It goes great with my skin color. I know this color is not for everyone but you should try it. I love it!

Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara

Yes another Mary Kay product but seriously this stuff is good! This is my daily mascara and the only mascara I may ever need! It does everything I need it to. It gives fullness, volume, length, everything... All without clumps! If you haven't tried this one, you are missing out BIG TIME!

Those are my top 5 current must haves. All of these products are affordable, efficient, convenient, and most importantly make me feel flat out glamorous! I signed up for Ipsy so I am excited to try out new products and give ya'll my input! Don't be afraid to comment your thoughts!

Much love,

Motivational Monday: 15 Sentences

1. Never compare your weaknesses to other people's strengths.

2. Own your life, or someone will own it for you.

3.  We cannot change the cards we are dealt,just how we play the hand.

4. Climb mountains not so the world can see you but so you can see the world.

5. If you accept your limitation, you go beyond them.

6. Comfort is the enemy of achievement.

7. No matter anyone says to you,you don't have to eat dinner with them,

live with them or go to bed with them.

8. If you risk nothing, you risk everything.

9. Don't give others the power to control your emotion. Those are only yours and it is only for you to manipulate.

10. Victory introduces you to the world, but defeat introduces the world to you.

11. If you don't do stupid things while you are young,you will have nothing to smile about when you are old.

12. Don't waste your time with explanation,people only hear what they want to hear.

13. Don't rest after your first victory,because if you fail the second time,more lips will be waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.

14. Everyone thinks of changing the world,but no one thinks of changing themselves.

15. The person that you will spend most time with in your life is yourself, so better try to make yourself as interesting as possible.

Weekly Link Love! YAYYY!!!

Ahh so excited to get back to my weekly series that I treasured so dearly before I took my "unofficial hiatus" from blogging. This is definitely one of my favorite things. You get a glimpse of what exactly interests me or sparks my interest while also giving you a chance to explore new things or ideas, discover something you love, be inspired, or to just have a good laugh. I post a little bit of everything so enjoy and share with me some interesting links as well! :)

When you just can't say no, just try these suggestions

For some reason, I was so interested in this world clock (I spent almost an hour on this page...Seriously...)

Having trouble coming up with date night ideas? Here are some nifty and unique ideas

This video gave me a good laugh!

Cute and possibly very simple nail design

What a cute idea for your fridge!!!

Absolutely love this outfit! Perfect for work!

Check out this Valentine's wreath

Linkups

Coca Cola Commercial Thoughts

Good morning! Hope everyone is having a marvelous hump day. I am afraid that I may upset some of you with this post but I feel like it's something I would like to talk about, discuss, and read some opinions about. Yes I am giving my two cents about the Super Bowl Coca Cola commercial. For those who didn't catch the video, you can watch below..

Okay so you have watched it, absorbed the material, collected your thoughts and opinion right? Unless you have been living under a rock (which maybe some people are which is okay, to each their own), there has been quite a stir about this commercial. It was a topic of discussion in my International Business class yesterday and of course I gave my opinion in there too no matter how many glares or dirty looks I received.

Some people are saying that it was a beautiful showcase of the diversity in our country. Some people are appalled that this commercial would disgrace a national song in such a way...

People, let's remember that this country was BUILT on immigration. This country started by a group taking another group's land and claiming it as their own. It started with immigrants and you know what, there are immigrants still here. Unless you are a Native American, this is technically not your native land. You were born from a family of immigrants. Last time I checked or heard, the United States actually does not have an "official language". Yes it would be easier for everyone to speak one language but honestly that's not possible at the moment. English is the hardest language to learn. Ask my mom!!!

Our country is getting more and more diverse. Some people are not willing to accept it and they want things to stay the same. Which they are entitled to want that if that is what they wish. Unfortunately what they wish for is highly unrealistic. We are living in a fast changing diverse world and I have accepted that and embraced it.

I believe the commercial was great. I am still an avid coca cola drinker and I will always be (even if they piss me off, I'm too addicted!!!) and honestly it was an excellent and very realistic view of our country.

So what are your thoughts on the commercial? I would love to hear even if we agree or not! :)

Much love,

Maddie Bug and I

Long time no see!

Well I am sitting here at school and I am thinking I should put in a blog post. I've been meaning to get back into my blogging but other things in my life have become a little bit more relevant. These past 2 months has been a definite up and down roller coaster. But that happens right? Every family has to go through some bumps in the road. It looks like we are back on the right track though so fingers crossed they stay that way!

So what has been happening? Well Justin has a new job and it has been good. He works a little less but it is good in a way in the sense that we have had more family time. Money and finances have stressed us out but we are in a good place again so things have been a little calmer.

Madison is growing like crazy. She is doing new things every single day. The one year mark is coming upon us. She will be 11 months in just about 2 weeks. So crazy! She is crawling everywhere, standing up on things, pointing, waving bye bye, babbling away, and almost standing on her own. She constantly brings more joy every day. I think she has helped Justin and I from completely losing our minds recently. Madison is a constant reminder of why we love one another and why we loved each other in the first place.

School is going well. I am taking 15 hours this semester! WHOOOO! I don't know how I am going to survive but I have faith and determination that I will get this done and hopefully still get my bachelors in December and get me a big girl job!

So that is what has been going on in a nutshell! I hope my readers will stick with me and I can still continue to let you glimpse into my little world. My purpose for this blog is to record my journey through my life as a mom while continuing to go to school and working. I also want my blog to be helpful for other moms whether it comes to time management, recipes, play ideas, ways to save money, or just plain encouragement to get you through the tough times. I have been through some lately and trust me ladies, it does get better.

For my followers who are reading this, thanks for sticking by. For the new readers who have happened to stumble upon my page, welcome! Don't be afraid to contact me about advice or topics you want me to talk about. This blog is not only for me. It is for YOU, the reader, as well!

So don't be shy, say hello down in my comments! I would love to be more involved in the blogging community so be friendly! 

Much love, 

Maddie Bug and I