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This picture was taken a while ago. Before my 2 ye

This picture was taken a while ago. Before my 2 year decided to be nocturnal about 7 weeks ago.
Before only getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night became my norm.
Before Covid-19 became a household name.
Before I knew the anxiety of having my husband have to leave to go work in a high contact essential service everyday.
Before I realized just how tiny an 800 sq ft apartment can feel when you’re stuck inside with a squirrelly toddler.
These are weird times, and I keep seeing a lot of posts about how we all just need to be positive because that’s all we can do.

It’s not.

You can validate your feelings as well as those around you!
It is ok to not always keep your chin up; Not being solely optimistic at all times does NOT make you negative!

There is such a thing as toxic positivity.

I wrote a post on it over a month ago, and it couldn’t be more relevant now. SWIPE to see a graphic I created outlining some problematic positive-only phrases and how we can switch the narrative to validate and offer HOPE.

What are some ways you are dealing with your feelings, emotions and mental state during these uncertain times?

Over on the blog today I have 5 drugstore products

Over on the blog today I have 5 drugstore products I recently tried. Out of these, only one was a big fail for me - can you guess which one?

Catrice products are Pr samples.

If you need me, you can find me putting this palet

If you need me, you can find me putting this palette all over my face cause this girl needs all the complexion help she can get these days! Give me all the blush bronzer and highlighter pls!

Are you taking time to put makeup these days? I feel like it’s one of the ways I break up the day 😂. *lipgloss, lipstick and liner are Pr samples

Day 87295 of self isolation/quarantine/social dist

Day 87295 of self isolation/quarantine/social distancing... are you taking good care of your skin? Stress, anxiety, central air etc are all things that can affect your skin!
Personally I love my morning and evening routines, I feel like it’s 5 minutes of me time I get in what are otherwise very long days. Some skincare products I’ve been using lately:
• @caudalie Cleansing Oil* LOVE this stuff - it breaks down my waterproof mascara super fast!
• @freshbeauty Kombucha Essence* Is refreshing and calming and lightly hydrating.
• @omorovicza Daily Vitamin C* was lovely (I just finished it!) but I’m not sure I feel it makes a big enough difference to warrant its price tag 🤷🏻‍♀️.
• @vivierskin Hydragel B5 is a great hydration boost for dehydrated skin that works with your existing serums.
• @skinceuticalsca Retinol 0.3* gives me gorgeous skin the next morning without any peeling or tightness. I’ll be moving on to the 0.5 strength soon.
• @indeedlabs Squalane Oil is 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 - I loved it to the last drop and will be repurchasing ASAP!

What skincare products have you been loving lately? *press samples

Hourglass is easily one of my fave brands these da

You guys I was a nonbeliever... 😬
I truly didn’t think the @physiciansformula Butter Bronzers could be that good... and I’ve never been so happy to be wrong!
They’ve blown me away, and that’s coming from a bronzer addict who has over 25 in her collection currently 🙈🙈🙈. The formula almost feels like a cream, and it blends into the skin regardless of the base you’ve put down. I love that they have expanded to so many shade offerings and undertones, which is unheard of in the drugstore world. I have the shades Bronzer and Endless Summer (the darker more red toned one) and love them both equally.
Oh, and they smell like a vacation, which doesn’t hurt right about now! 🥥 🏝 🧴 🌊. What product did you originally write off but then ended up loving?

I’ve been wearing more pink and purple on my eye

I’ve been wearing more pink and purple on my eyes because why not? I’ve been testing out the @natashadenona Love palette and it’s pretty, but I’m not 💯 convinced it’s worth the price tag yet 🤷🏻‍♀️. Totally feeling the silky smooth hair vibes thanks to the @lorealparis Wonder Water though. This shot is from the first time I tried it and I was immediately hooked! (Full review on the blog now). Have you tried something recently that you’re not completely sold on?

In you case you’re having a massive cookie cravi

In you case you’re having a massive cookie craving, like we have been in this house, I’ve got a super tasty recipe on my blog! I make the dough, roll it into balls and then freeze so we can have warm fresh baked cookies whenever 😍 🍪. These are oatmeal chocolate toffee - what’s your fave cookie?

I’ve got a blog post up about this little drugst

I’ve got a blog post up about this little drugstore gem today - turns out it kind of is a bit of a wonder! Silky, shiny, smooth hair with significantly less frizz and flyaways in 8 seconds? Yes please!

I was able to snag mine for under $10 at @ldbeauty_ which is a total bargain. What was the last bargain buy you found that ended up being a massive hit?

What are you all up to? Netflix binges? Board game

What are you all up to?
Netflix binges?
Board games?
Taking up knitting?
I’ve got a 2 year old so I spend my days trying to stop her from scaling the walls. Not exactly the self care or “me time” that many are enjoying right now. I’m sure all my fellow moms out there can commiserate 😂
Leave me a comment below saying how you are using your social distancing and self quarantine time!

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