Need clothes for the kids? Jump on this flash sale from Crazy 8! They have clearance markdowns starting at $2.88.
What can you find for that price? There are 92 items available for boys and girls! I’m loving the polo and peplum tops—stylish staples that can be worn constantly, making them an excellent value.
Many more tops, dresses, and swimwear are included in the sale and orders of $75.00 ship for free at Crazy 8.
Recently, I had the opportunity to review Younique cosmetics. Younique is a revolutionary beauty brand that was created in 2012 by a brother & sister team. They offer a diverse collection of face, lip and eye makeup as well as skincare products and cosmetics tools.
Younique’s mission is to uplift, empower, validate, and ultimately build self-esteem in women around the world through high-quality products that encourage both inner and outer beauty while also providing opportunities for personal growth and financial reward. This is accomplished by using a direct sales model where each consultant can create her own business.
They are very active on social media and I’ve seen/heard many positive things about Younique. I am not a consultant and I can’t speak about that side of the company. I can, however, discuss what their products are like for the consumer, and I must say I loved them! These are the ones I tried:
o Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eye Liners
o Stiff Upper Lip Stains
o Refreshed Rose Water
o Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palettes
Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palettes
Younique makes 3 different eye palettes; I tried both Palette One (more golden) and Palette Two (more silver). Each contains 7 color coordinated shadows that can be used alone or combined for a custom look. Each shade is both blendable and buildable and I liked that there were many different finishes from matte to shimmery. For brown eyes like mine, Palette Two is awesome!
Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eye Liners
Anyone looking for long-wearing products will love them. The eyeliners not only look gorgeous, they also are water-proof and smudge-proof. I tried shades Perfect (gray), Passionate (purple)and Prim (brown). The gray/brown shades are wonderful for daily use and I love the purple for evenings.
Stiff Upper Lip Stains
The lip stains glide on easily and provide full coverage, all-day color in a matte finish. I tried 3 shades—Sultry (magenta), Shy (soft pink), and Savvy (deep plum). Shy is my favorite and I like to let it dry completely, then top it with some clear gloss or lip balm.
Refreshed Rose Water
While this product is primarily a skin revitalizer, I found it be very unique with multiple uses—toner, setting spray, primer, makeup remover, and hair softener. The scent is sweet without being too sugary and doesn’t irritate at all.
I found all of the Younique products I tried to be excellent. The colors were pretty and the formulas had good pigment and staying power. Everything is vegan friendly, cruelty free, and doesn’t contain the most commonly irritating preservatives like parabens, sulfates, and fragrance. They are a good value for the money—-especially the eye palettes!—and I would purchase them on my own.
I am so excited that my favorite fabric and modest clothing company, Gehman’s Country Fabrics, is having a Fall Sale! To help us get ready for colder weather, they have reduced the price on many fabrics—perfect for any upcoming sewing projects.
Denims and flannels are discounted 10%, as well as the 100% polyester prints from Mook, Tropical Breeze, Country Rose and Fabrics Atlanta. I especially love the pink crepe from the Country Rose collection. Just darling! Oh, and did I mention that it’s washable, fade-resistant and needs NO ironing? Love that.
For those who don’t sew and prefer ready-made items, women’s and girl’s knee high socks and girls tights are also on sale. Living in New England, I can never have enough sock/tights on hand for my family, and it’s wonderful to stock up on something that actually keeps me warm but never itches.
Every item from Gehman’s Country Fabrics is carefully selected to meet high standards of quality, durability, beauty, and low maintenance. I’ve gotten to know the owners, Delmas and Esther Mae, and they are every bit as amazing as the product! Their customer service is top notch and their attention to detail is incredible.
Ordering is very easy and can be done through their catalog or website. Plus, they now offer Login to Pay with Amazon for your convenience! This allows you to simply pay using the payment information you have stored in your Amazon account.
Check out the Fall Sale and let the Gehman Family serve your needs. I’m sure you’ll be happy you did!
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys peeking inside someone else’s medicine cabinet, you’ll enjoy this post about my skin care routine. For point of reference, I have sensitive skin and many chemicals/fragrances bother me, so I try to use only the products I actually need in the most gentle forms. I also want a routine that’s super quick and reasonably priced so I can stick with it long term.
Mornings:
Unless it’s summertime and I feel sticky and/or greasy, I just splash lukewarm water on my face. If I’m planning to do activities outside the home, I’ll put in my contacts and apply makeup. If I’m not going out, I wear my glasses and no makeup (just being real here!).
Evenings:
There’s no particular skincare product or line that’s a must-have for me. I’ve been obsessed with beauty since I was a pre-teen and tried pretty much everything available—both drugstore and department store. I only use two products on a regular basis: cleanser and moisturizer.
Currently, I’m using Simple Foaming Cleanser (I have always preferred a foaming cleanser to any other type because it seems to clean better for me but doesn’t strip the skin). I wash my face once if I have no makeup on and twice if I do to take everything off.
Every night I also use my Michael Todd Soniclear face brush. Yes, it’s definitely a luxury, but I love how clean it makes me feel and it does a great job of exfoliating. Before I had it, I would exfoliate with a washcloth or use baking soda. Both of those methods work fine and are cheaper.
For moisturizer, it’s Simple Ultra-Light Gel. My skin can feel tight, especially during a harsh New England winter, so I love to moisturize when the weather is cold. I like this one because it comes in a pump which prevents finger contamination and doesn’t contain sunscreen.
Products I don’t use:
Face Wipes—I know many ladies that swear by baby wipes or face wipes to remove makeup but they don’t work for me. The convenience factor is awesome, but they’re too harsh.
Toner—Way too strong and unnecessary anyway.
Anti-Aging products—I’m in my 30s and this is starting to become an issue, but I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon (yet). I’ve heard great things about retinoids, but I’m scared of a reaction.
Eye cream—Itches and burns me like crazy, probably because I have Dry Eye Syndrome.
Products I use occasionally:
Face masks—Usually the homemade variety, during at home spa days.
Spot treatment—Anything with benzoyl peroxide works best for a blemish.
Eye Makeup Remover—I use a separate oil-free eye makeup remover for anything waterproof or stubborn.
Lip balm—Before bed if I’m chapped.
Of course, it should be stated that the best skincare routine is one that’s done consistently! And no product can compensate for a bad diet, lack of sleep, sun worship, etc. This is especially important for me because I have a sleep disorder and it’s unreal how different my face looks when I’m rested vs. no rest.
Diet, I can also see a big change. Anyone struggling with skin issues should look at gluten, dairy, and sugar—all of which contribute to the problem. Drinking plenty of water and regularly eating fresh fruit and veggies helps so much, too. Probiotics can also be great in this regard.
And the sun part? Well, up north we don’t get much exposure and when I travel to warm climates, I have to be vigilant to prevent horrible sunburns. I never went through a tanning phase when I was younger because I’m so pale and I’d rather cut my own throat than ever get inside a tanning bed!
What skin care products are you addicted to?