Mary Kay NouriShine Plus® Lip Gloss Set

 

Disclosure: Items mentioned in this post were sent for review purposes only, all opinions are completely honest.

Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss help you get brilliant shine and an instant boost of moisture that leaves lips feeling nourished. Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus® Lip Gloss is a no-compromise lip gloss that’s ready to become your best friend – for beautiful lips today and tomorrow! Loaded with benefits, this lightweight gloss delivers ultimate shine in vibrant shades.

• Loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
• Smooths, protects and conditions lips.
• Rich, intense, long-wearing shades
• In a range of finishes – from no shimmer to shimming sparkle
• Custom-bottle fits in Mary Kay® Compact and Compact Pro®.

The lip gloss comes in 15 beautiful shades, ranging from almost clear to a deep berry. Some have shimmer, while some don’t. I love the variety and the creaminess of the gloss. It feels so amazing on my lips.

For this holiday, Mary Kay is adding seven new shades to their NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss ($18 CAD each) line. Each lip gloss is formulated with vitamin E, vitamin C, and plant minerals to nourish the lips.

I was sent these new seven shades; Berry Dazzle, Silver Moon, Sparkle Berry, Sun Blossoms, Shock Tart, Pink Wink, & Golden. The creamy, rich, luxurious formula of the lip gloss is the same within all 7 except Sparkle Berry- which is kind of rough (I can feel the glittered sparkles).

All the glosses besides Silver Moon and Golden are pigmented. They are kind of sheer with a slight shimmer. The shimmery glosses are packaged with sparkles but they are very smooth and creamy and not at all gritty or scratchy. (The exception being the Sparkle Berry).

hey are all very beautiful colors,;some neutral shades while some are popping & bright. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find a color you’ll love within one of these.

              

The NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss comes in short plump clear lip gloss tubes. They all come with a twistable black cap and printed black logo & information. They contain a simple doe-foot applicator that is definitely good quality and fits my lips perfect.

The glosses are lightweight and slightly sticky, which isn't really a bad thing. The slight stickiness aids the gloss in holding on to the lips better. It’s made that way for longer wear. If you want to be able to wear your gloss without reapplying it all the time, you’ll want your gloss a tad sticky. The wear time is amazing, three to four hours with drinking coffee (A+). :D

 

Pink Wink

                                Hot Pink with silver and pink shimmers

 

 

Sun Blossoms:

Pale peach

Silver Moon

Sheer gloss with pretty light blue and pink shimmers

 Sparkle berry

Pinkish red with faint orange and lavender shimmers

 

Shock Tart

Bright Pink

  Golden

Sheer gloss with champagne sparkles

                       

 Berry Dazzle

Pink plum with red and lavender shimmers

 

 

 

You can get all these shades + more on the Mary Kay Website!

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NEW* 2015 Blog Planners

Now that 2015 is here and the Resolutions are here, getting more organized is #1 on most of our lists. I know it’s on mine, I have a problem staying organized if I don’t have a planner in front of me. I’ve took it upon myself to gather the best 2015 Blog Planners. Most are free, but there are some that are paid. There are even some other downloads such as blog goals, tax info, etc..

Free 2015 Mega Printable Blog Planner

This Free 2015 Mega Printable Blog Planner from SweetCSDesigns contains calendars, monthly income and expense tracking sheets, conference pack lists/ vendor networking sheets, invoice templates and tracking, as well as tons of to-do lists that are fantastic even if you aren’t a blogger!

Printable Fill It In

 

I also really like this 2015 Printable Fill-it in Planner from Color Me Meg. I am a sucker for all things colored, I just wish my printer ink wasn’t so darn expensive. I mean $30 per color cartridge? I call BS. LOL. Oh well, it’s better than buying a $40 that isn’t half as good as one of these though!

2015 Blog Planner (very detailed)

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Confessions of a Homeschooler made this bright, colorful, and totally FREE 2015 Blog Planner. If you’re ready to get going for the new year, then you definitely need to find a planner that fits YOUR needs. That you KNOW that you’ll use, something you LIKE.

2015 Blogging Goals

To make your (and my) life easier and more organized, The Nectar Collective created a two-page blog planner to help you work through what you’d like to accomplish with your virtual space this year. It’s a free, printable PDF and she includes any questions that she thought could be valuable.

 

If you are new to blogging you also need to read

these articles..

Protect Your Work:

Basic Legal Protections Every Blogger Should Know!

Work a full-time job?

How to Work Full-time and Blog

Hope this gets you on the path to successful blogging in 2015! Leave me links to posts that you’ve found helpful to YOUR blogging goals and dreams!

16 Amazing Valentines Gift Ideas for Him

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post

Coming up with guy-friendly Valentine's Day gifts for can be troublesome at times, but fear not.I’ve rounded up some pretty sweet gifts for less than $150. Gifts that I promise that won’t make him flinch.

No matter what your guy is into, there’s something amazing just waiting for you to share it with him. There’s also going to be a Valentine’s Date Idea post as well, so make sure you check back!

Here we go with the gifts..

Golf Lesson with a PGA Pro

  

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Does your man like to get away from all the hustle and bustle by playing a few rounds of golf every now and then? If he already has the Golf Clubs, why not buy him something he’d really love- like Golf Lessons with a PGA Pro?

Through Cloud9Living, you can get him teamed up with a former professional golfer, an instructor who’s a regional PGA Teacher of the Year, or a golf coach. The progress in his Golf game will last a lifetime, and so will his appreciation.

Da Vinci Premium Poker Set

    

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Does your man love to have poker nights with his friends? Go all out and get him this Da Vinci Premium Poker Set, and he’ll be more than ready for the next get together. The chips actually feel and look like casino poker chips!

Dark Knight Poster

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Is your man crazy about the last remake of the Batman Movie? I know it’s probably one of my favorites out of the Batman trilogies. If he’s a fan as well, get him this Dark Knight’s movie poster. The graphic print would be super amazing hanging on his Man Cave wall.

Pick Punch

Can your guy play guitar? Well then buying him a pick punch is what you definitely need to . look into. Can’t go wrong when he can turn anything (plastic) into a future pick. Customized stuff always rocks.

DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket Package

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Does your man love Football? Or is it something you watch together? Even if you don’t watch, the DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket Package brings him every play of every out-of-market game, every Sunday.

The Homedics 3D Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillow

 

The HoMedics® 3D Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat delivers a circular kneading massage and invigorating vibration to loosen tight muscles. Using the latest massage technology, this massage pillows massaging nodes move in an inward and outward motion for a deeper, more authentic massage experience.

Otterbox

 

No matter what smartphone your guy has, he’ll be excited to unwrap an Otterbox this Valentine’s. They have a huge variety for all the newest phones (as well as older versions). Whether he’s into Camo, NFL, or just wants a colored version- they have the strongest and most durable phone protection EVER!

Lynard Skynard

 

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Is he a Lynard Skynard fan? I mean who DOESN’T love Southern Rock? Plus it’s a no-brainer to think that FreeBird is one of the hardest songs to play on Guitar Hero. Pretty Difficult to me. If he is a fan you could get him one of these shirts; Free Bird Shirt (1) or Lady Liberty (2)

Whatever he listens to, there’s a good chance you can find a band shirt at Spencers for under $25.

Grill Master Gift Baskets

If your guy is like Adam and claims to be the chef in the family, than he’ll love one of the Grill Master Gift Baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com. There are several that look pretty awesome and contain some amazing stuff.

The Grill Master

They have brought together the best grilling products and put them into a gift basket. The basket includes savory rubs of all-natural ingredients and a complete set of wooden handled grilling utensils, this terrific gift supplies them with everything they need to create meals that are completely irresistible.

 

The Barbeque Boss

If they can't get enough of the sweet, savory, tangy, smoky goodness that is all things barbeque, you've just found the perfect gift. The Barbeque Boss Gift basket is filled with the best grilling products. Like authentic fiery sauces and deliciously zesty rubs, giving them everything they need to make their favorite food better than ever.

The Flame Enthusiast

Some like it hot. That's what led GourmetGiftBaskets to hunt down all the best grilling products and unite them together in one, fiery gift. Composed of gourmet foods, including a sweet, tangy lemon pepper rub and all-natural sauces that offer quite a kick, this amazing collection supplies them with everything they need to create meals of irresistibly hot tastes.

Handy Wrench Bottle Opener

             

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Get him this Handy Wrench Bottle Opener. It’s a heavy weight bottle opener he can keep handy for all his beer cracking needs! Built for a lifetime of flipping and turning caps, this is a perfect gift for the man of the house.

UFC: Ultimate Fight Collection

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Is he constantly on the watch for UFC Fights to watch? If he’s a fan, you can always get him the 2013 UFC Ultimate Fight Collection. If you’re a fan too (like I am) it’d be something amazing for you guys to watch together!

PantyGram

            

get him going for Valentine's day or any day really, try sending a Panty Gram.

Intersection of Love

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Celebrate Valentine’s the right way with the Intersection of Love photo. You can never go wrong getting something customized with both your names on it. This one looks better in color, I think.

Don’t forget to keep check on the Stylish Southern Mama’s 2015 Valentine’s Guide

5 Holiday Inspired Cocktails by Van Gogh Vodka

Disclosure: I received samples for this post. All opinions are my own.

These Van Gogh Vodka’s festive holiday cocktail recipes are destined to make sure your party is a holiday hit. I’ve also included some tips to make sure that you get to enjoy your party and the company too. It’s your party, so prepare everything before so you aren’t running around the entire time. Premix the cocktails in batches and serve in small bottles.

Hot Caramel Buttered Rum

     

• 1-1/2 oz. Ron Abuelo Añejo Rum
• 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka
• 1 Tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• Pinch Ground Cinnamon
• Pinch Ground Cloves
• Pinch Nutmeg
• Cinnamon Stick

Add all ingredients (excluding rum and vodka) into a hot drinking cup or mug. Mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and have formed a batter. Add Ron Abuelo Añejo Rum and Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka. Pour in hot water (1 cup or more to personal taste) and stir vigorously until the mixture has dissolved. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

 

Gingerbread

 

• 1 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla
• 1 oz. hazelnut liqueur
• 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
• 2 oz. ginger ale

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well, pour into a tall glass and garnish with cinnamon stick.

Honey Pom Pom

 

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• 1-1/2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
• 3/4 oz. pomegranate juice
• 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)

Shake ingredients very well with ice and strain into martini glass or over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

 

Vanilla Eggnog Martini

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• 1 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Amaretto
• 2-1/2 oz. Eggnog, already prepared

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

 

The Fireside Chat

• 3 oz. Espresso Lungo
• 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
• 1/4 oz. Monin Salted Caramel Syrup
• 2 oz. Foamed milk

Pour ingredients in a mug and stir briefly.  Garnish with cloved orange peel.

 

To see more Van Gogh Vodka Seasonal Cocktails visit their website.

The Art of Vodka.

Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh is famous for his emotional honesty, use of bold colors and for pioneering the post-impressionist movement. Van Gogh Vodka celebrates its namesake with beautiful, artist-inspired packaging and innovative flavors with vibrant, true-to-life tastes.

The highly acclaimed and colorful collection includes two smooth, unflavored vodkas, Van Gogh Classic-80 and Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat – as well as twenty-two bold flavors that can stand on their own or enhance your cocktail with their remarkably real tastes and aromas.

 

Connect with Van Gogh Vodka Online:

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Being a mom, A Giveaway, & The “Mom”Garth Brooks Single #GarthLovesMom

    

Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by GhostTunes via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Ghost Tunes or MomTrends. 

       

My life changed completely when I became a mom. My life was turned upside down and flipped around a million times, to say the least. I went from being 24 weeks pregnant to going into early labor and quickly becoming a parent the same day. It was the scariest thing I’ve ever been through in my life. Not knowing whether I would be bringing him home or not, because he was so early.

         

            Becoming a mom is the best thing that ever happened to me, even with the struggles I went through. My son was born at 24 weeks weighing in at only 1 lb. 13 oz. It was hard to know that he might not make it, and there was absolutely nothing I could do for him other than hope and pray for the best. Being a mother is like having your heart walk around outside of your body.

   

The new Garth Brooks single “mom” made me bawl my eyes out. It is a tribute to mothers everywhere. It is such a beautiful, heart-filled song about a conversation between God and an unborn baby. The baby is scared to be sent from heaven to Earth, but God reassures and comforts him, explaining and telling him about this fantastic person who will always be there for him and take care of him- his mom.

This song spoke to me in more ways than one. I feel like this could definitely be a song for both Aidan and I. I would pray to God everyday that he would help make Aidan stronger, so he could be with me and I with him. Feeling that miracle of faith and hope is something that kept me going throughout the 3 1/2 months my son was in the NICU.

I absolutely love the story behind this song, it is beautiful. Even if you aren’t a mom, it brings memories of your own mom. The fact that they care for you more than anybody else in the world. How they are always there no matter what, and will love you forever. It’s a lovely song.  Get the “Mom” single.

In celebration of Garth Brook’s brand new single, “Mom,” GhostTunes is offering one lucky mom and a guest the opportunity to see Garth in concert, complete with hotel and airfare! For more information and to enter to win the contest, visit http://ghosttunes.com/landing/mom.

Ghosttunes is amazing!! It lets you listen to the music before you buy it it. You have the option to purchase entire albums or single songs. If you would like to check out GhostTunes visit www.GhostTunes.com. Be sure to check out Garth Brook’s song “Mom” too.

You can also check out GhostTunes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

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