Did you know that there is a National Cold Brew Day? Well there is, and I fully support it. Anything coffee related I can get behind...well let;s make that caffeine related!!! Anyway, I have been totally and completely obsessed with graphic tees lately. Well actually, do tees with sayings on them count as graphic tees? I think they count! Planning to keep this super short and sweet because it's Friday, I've single parenting for the week, therefore I'm exhausted! So, here is a look at my favorite graphic tees and leggings lately! Graphic Tees Graphic tees are great to wear casually with leggings and sneakers. Or you could totally pair them with skinny jeans, denim jacket and pumps if you ... read more
Spring Target Try-On Haul
Have you guys been to Target lately? I don't know about you, but I was in there the other day and was about dead over the amount of cute stuff that's out right now. I can remember a few years ago heading into Target and it always be a big hit and miss game. But, recently in the past year or two they have seriously stepped up their game. Really, I think it would be possible for me to survive only on purchases made at Target...Who's with me? So today I'm sharing my Target try-on haul. A few things I noticed for trends. Gingham remains a big print, graphic tees are all the rage (WooHoo, so perfect for Mom Life) and lots of different denim styles. Denim isn't just your shorts and jeans anymore. ... read more
Favorite Parks In The East Bay
If you have followed me on Instagram for a while now, then you know we basically live at the park. We try an go to a new park every month. It gets us out and about to explore the area and the girls get to be outside and run around. The girls love playing outside, I guess it's a good thing we live where it stays pretty warm. Anyway, the point is we are connoisseurs of parks. So I wanted to share with you some of our favorite parks in the East Bay, as well as a few others that are fun! Heather Farms Park This is our tried and true park. It's in Walnut Creek and probably the biggest park I have ever seen. There are about five play structures fit for different ages, as well as a rock climbing ... read more
Quick And Easy Way To A Whiter Smile
Happy Friday Friends! Man am I glad this week over! It's been so darn crazy and I'm ready to spend some time with my family. Speaking of spending time with my family, you all know I'm always on the hunt for things that make like easy. Us busy women don't have time for any fluff. We want and need products that are affordable and easy to incorporate into our daily and weekly routines. That's one of the reason's I love Maskcara. It simplifies my makeup routine. But, what's pretty makeup without a pretty smile? So, here is my quick and easy way to a whiter smile. As an avid coffee drinker I'm constantly looking for ways to keep my smile fresh and white. There are so many options out there to ... read more
Refresh Your Skin for Summer With INSTYTUTUM
Since turning 30 skincare has become a thing for me. I have not always been kind to my skin, I know I have shared this before, but it's because it's true. Sunscreen is not always the first thing I reach for, and washing my face was not always the last thing I did before bed. Now, of course we all have the occasional "I'm so exhausted I just want to go to bed. Like. Now." moments. And, this is ok...every ONCE IN A WHILE. I have learned over the past year that taking steps to clean, tone and moisturize is vital to looking fresh, and maybe even younger. My standard evening skincare routine can be found here, but today I want to share some of my supplemental favorites to refresh your skin for ... read more
Beauty Basics: The Benefits of Illuminator
https://youtu.be/Ye5nf9EJDLQ You guys we have made it to the last step in a Maskcara HAC Pack. We have gone over the concepts of highlighting, contouring and why blush makes a difference. But, lets talk about the benefits of illuminator and why to use it. WHY Why do you need to wear illuminator, this is often referred to as highlight with other brands? Illuminator gives you some brightness and a hint of shimmer. Now, I'm not talking about that glittering glow you see at the kids carnival, but a nice youthful glow that looks natural. It will add a nice dimension to your face, almost like you're glowing from the inside, which you totally will be!Also, you don’t want to appear flat and by ... read more
Tips To Build Confidence In Kids
I've been thinking a lot lately about confidence and how to encourage my girls to be confident in their abilities. I'll be honest, as of right now, this is not something I worry about much with Amelia. She is bold and daring, she will try just about anything. She falls, tumbles get's hurt and after a few snuggles and an ice pack, she's back at it. On the other side is Aria, my timid one. She worries and fears failures. She cries if she's not first or doesn't win. So I've been thinking about how to build confidence in kids. Knowing the right way to go about this can be hard. I mean, I definitely don't want to push them too hard, but I also don't want too hands off. There's such a fine line ... read more
Styling Ruffle Sleeves + Cuttoffs For Spring
Happy Hump Day my Friends! Spring is in the air and I couldn't be happier about it. I love when it's warm enough to wear shorts, but cool enough to pair it with a cozy top. I have actually been living in this ruffle sleeve top lately. I posted it recently on Instagram wearing it with leggings. But, I had it on this weekend with a pair of cutoffs and it was perfect. I have such a thing for cozy tops. Which is why sometimes I feel like I'm not a fan of those super hot summer days. I know, can you believe I just said that? Let me rephrase that. I do actually like those hot summer days..When I'm inside, HA. The air is on so it's cool enough to throw on cozy tops and lounge around. This one is ... read more
Beauty Basics: Blush Blush Blush
https://youtu.be/vya0RK7uIgg I'm so excited to talk about the basics of blush today guys! I'll be honest, wearing blush was never in my makeup routine until about eight months ago. I started doing this whole highlight, contour routine and simply have fallen in love with blush. Here's why, blush makes your face come alive! It gives you a pretty flush to your cheeks to polish off your look. OK, so let's talk about why I didn't use to be a blush fan, because if you're not a fan it's probably for a similar reason. When blush is not placed correctly you look like a Hot Mess...I mean literally, you look like you just ran 8 miles in 100 degree heat. This is not flattering or cute. It's definitely ... read more
Mom Life Pressures…It’s a Real Thing
As a mom of two kids and who's friends have kids, I find there is a lot of comparison going on. I even look at my own girls and compare where Amelia is at two years old verse where Aria was. Amelia doesn't have as many words, is she behind? I had a big themed birthday for Aria when she turned one, and didn't for Amelia. Am I an unfair mom? There are so many questions and thoughts we have about our own kids, not to mention where other kids are. Mom life pressure is real. And it's not just the pressure we feel from others, Mom life pressure is any and everywhere. It's funny. You think you put a lot of pressure on yourself your whole life, then you have kids. It's like all of a sudden you have ... read more