Product Junkies Anonymous

Hi, my name is Brittany and I am a product junkie.  If it gets a good review or I regularly hear about it from friends, I will probably try it.  Since I love to hear from others what their favorite products are, I thought I would share some of mine. 

Nuetrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

This face wash is hands down my favorite.  I actually don't have oily or acne prone skin but I love the way this stuff makes my skin feel and it actually removes all of my makeup, and it smells great too.

 

Paul Mitchell Super Strong Shampoo and Conditioner

I found this shampoo and conditioner a few years ago and it is one of the few that I have tried that actually work.  For any of you other ladies with long hair, you know it can get EVERYWHERE.  After i finish straightening my hair every day, I look down and wonder how there is any left on my head!  Well with this little miracle I actually notice that my hair not only looks and feels great, but there is less hair on the counter and in my brush which means less breakage. YAY!

Urban Decay Eye Primer

This one is definitely a cult favorite but it W-O-R-K-S!  I have used it for years and there is absolutely nothing else that compares.  My eyeshadow stays in place all day and I have even slept in it after a night on the town on rare occasion when i forget to wash my face and my eyeshadow is still on the next day.  If that's not a testament to the power of this little baby, I don't know what is.

 

smash box Photo Finish Primer

This is a definite must have for me year round.  Whether I'm using my full coverage daily foundation or just throwing on some BB Cream to run errands on the weekend, this will always be underneath.  The texture and consistency is phenomenal and my makeup lasts so much longer with this than without.  For any other makeup/product junkies you've probably heard that Monistat Chafing Gel has the same ingredients and consistency, well I tried it and although it feels similar my makeup definitely doesn't last as long - just a heads up. :)

e.l.f Gel Eyeliner

Gel Eyeliner is probably not something you want to wear daily, but these bad boys are only $3 a piece and come in quite a few colors.  The consistency and pigment is great and they glide on easily and last through a night of drinking and dancing.  Not to mention, with that price tag, you can pick them up in every color. 

Duo Lash Adhesive

For any of you ladies that like to wear falsies like me, this is definitely a go-to.  A little amount goes a long way, and it really does last all day/night without feeling like you need to constantly check your lashes.  It also comes in dark or clear/white so you can figure out which option works best for you.

Victoria's Secret Fresh and Clean Lotion

I have this lotion at home, in my truck and in my office.  It has just the right amount of scent and doesn't leave you greasy.  If you are the type of girl who likes a full set you can also get the body wash/scrub and the body spray.  

The one product that I am always on the hunt for is a great mascara.  I'm definitely a fan of layering them to get the desired effect, but seeing as how every time I'm out I buy a different one, goes to show that I just haven't found my favorite.  If you ladies have any good mascara recommendations, send them my way. 

 

XOXO
Brittany

I'm Too Old For This

Somehow this week, the stars and planets aligned and the husband is working out of town in Houston and took Ainsley WITH HIM.  This never happens! If I get one night off I get excited let alone an entire week.  Since I'm solo all week when some friends invited me to go check out a new restaurant/bar in Victoria I jumped at the chance.

We started off the night with drinks, then had dinner, followed by a few more drinks(see: 4 glasses of wine and a Mexican Martini). All in all I was feeling pretty good when i got home, until that god awful alarm went off at 5:00 AM.  F.M.L. 

Somehow I managed to stumble to the shower and get my tail somewhat presentable for the office, but it was definitely a challenge, and no amount of makeup was going to fix these blood shot eyes.  When I made it to the office I was in BAD shape, I'm talking headache, shakes, nausea....the whole 9 yards.  Two bottles of water, some Gatorade, half a kolache, and 3 hours later I finally started to see a light at the end of the tunnel.  By the time 5 rolled around I could not wait to get out of there.

Now I'm curled up in bed catching up on blogs and watching Betheny, but you can bet your sweet cheeks this girl will be O-U-T in the next hour, if not sooner.  And I definitely will not be drinking again like that on a school night.....until someone invites me out the next time.


XOXO
Brittany

Keep It To Yourself

One of the things I loathe most in the whole entire world is unsolicited advice.  I'm all for listening to your words of wisdom if I have asked you for your opinion, but otherwise....keep it to yo self.  This bothers me even more when I see it directed towards someone else, and it seems to be the worst with people giving advice on having children and parenting.

First off, why is it that when a couple is together for awhile everyone around them is pushing for the next step (ie; "when are you getting engaged, when are you getting married, when are you going to have a baby, when are you going to have the next one, don't you want to try for a girl/boy.....").  These are very personal decisions for people and are really not the business of anyone but those involved.  If two people want to date forever and never get married, let them, or maybe they're more the "get married after 3 weeks of dating" type(in my case I was the wait until your knocked up, then get married type)
.  My point is, who cares, if it's not affecting you, why is it your business?

The having children thing probably bothers me the most.  In my not so humble opinion I have the cutest 2 year old on the planet, but I'm very serious when I say that right now, I don't plan on having any more.  People regularly make comments that she shouldn't be an only child, or don't I want to try for a boy, or she should really have siblings to play with .......(trust me this list goes on and ON).  While this may be a choice for us, what if it wasn't?  What if I was unable to have more children, do you really think that's something I want to discuss with some random lady in line at Target???  Will I change my mind on this in a few more years? Maybe.  But for now, I don't want anymore and I'm very happy with my little family.   

The next big one is "unsolicited" parenting advice.  Yes random stranger, I'm sure you raised 7894 wonderful kids, but just because you never let your kids play with your cell phone to get them through the mall without pulling your hair out does not mean you know better.   It simply means that you didn't have smart phones back then and you didn't have the option.  It's not my fault technology has improved....now leave me alone. Really though, whether I decide to use the cry-it-out method, or whether I want to breast feed and how long is my decision.  Unless I ask for your opinion, I probably don't want it.  And for that matter, every Mom and every child is different so why don't mom's support each other instead of playing the one-up game all the time.  If that's the case, I bribed my child with a bag of cheetos to get through the grocery store yesterday and then let her have a popsicle while said groceries were being unloaded....top that Mom of the Year :P


For the record, I do regularly ask my friends and family for advice and I do often take advice that works for us, but if I don't ask, please don't give me your two-cents.

XOXO
Brittany

I Confess...

I confess...  I have not blogged since *gulp* February and it has been driving me crazy.  I am hoping I can really step it up and stay on top of it this time.  I have just been so busy at work and then by the time I get home and get Ainsley to bed I'm BEAT.  I'll definitely be working on this though.

I confess...  I have been obsessing over one of those Phillip Lim for Target totes but it sold out online so fast i couldn' get it and they were sold out at our Target too :(  Does anyone know if this was a one-time thing or if Tarjay will be getting additional stock???

I confess...  I once Tebow-ed on a table in the middle of the chute club at Rodeo.

(Exhibit A)

I confess... Between two full time jobs and our daughter, our evenings are pretty hectic in this house.  Chores have always been a point of contention, so we decided to split the rooms in our house.  I know this is rediculous but so far it's working.  I guess the tasks just seem less daunting if you're not cleaning the ENTIRE house.

I confess...  I am so excited for Fall!  I don't care if we will be back in the 90's this week, my boots will be on and the fall decorations are coming out today!

Scarves & sweaters here I come!

I confess...  My Texans are going to give me a heart attack this season.  These games are killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!

I confess...  I am not a cat person AT ALL, but somehow two outside cats have recently adopted us.  ughhhhh

I confess...  I am the "tough" parent when it comes to Ainsley going to bed in her own bed every night, but since Daddy was hunting all weekend we stayed up late and she slept in bed with me both nights.  Now I have to pray it won't be a fight when she sleeps in her bed tonight.

I confess...  I drove 2 hours to Houston last weekend to surprise my bestie for her birthday and forgot my wallet....in Cuero....two hours away.  I also did not realize this until I was ordering drinks at the bar in the restaurant.  I did manage to still have a good time ;)

 I confess...  I think I have a serious addiction to Target.  I go at least once a week, and if we lived closer I would definitely be there more.

I confess...  It's time for the princess to wake up from her nap but I'm letting her sleep longer just so that I can finish this post :)    

XOXO
Brittany