Megababe Geo Deo: If you have been looking for a good, natural deodorant, look no further. I have tried them all, from drugstore to higher end (cough cough Beautycounter $31 deodorant cough cough) and this one is hands down the best EVER. It was in the 90s this week and I was dry and fresh.  I am on my second stick and I’ve never had the nasty rash that comes with lots of other natural deodorants that have baking soda. I don’t know how they did it, but this stuff is the bomb.

Old Navy Sunday Sleep PJs: I’m usually not a matching PJ type of girl, but I have fallen in love with these from Old Navy. They come in a ton of cute patterns, are super soft and make the best work from home bottoms. I’ve only gotten the shorts version so far, but they do have a variety of cuts including joggers and long sleeve tops. Old Navy pro tip: wait for a sale to buy. They literally have sales multiple times a week, so you won’t have to wait long.

FURemover Compact Broom: If you have pets that shed, you need this broom. I’ve had tons of traditional brooms that just send the dog hair into the air and never clean it up. This one collects the hair into a giant pile super easily allowing you so much time to stare and wonder how a small dog could produce so much fur.

Birkenstock Big Buckle: I have been a Birkenstock fan for years and I think you either love them or hate them. They are super comfortable, took zero time to break in and are so cute with the big gold buckles. I know I will have these for years because even though the price is steep, Birkenstocks last forever!

Sol de Janiero Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor Perfume Mist: This was an unexpected purchase but I am obsessed with. I was at Kohl’s with Alex looking for a polo for his spring concert when we discovered Kohl’s now has Sephora inside! We browsed some of the aisles and I sprayed this since I had never seen it before, and I knew I had to have it. When your 12 year old says you need to buy it, you know it’s a good find. According to the package, it has notes of pink dragonfruit, lychee, Brazilian jasmine, ocean air and hibiscus, but to my untrained nose it smells amazing and is the perfect sweet, summer fragrance.

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I thought it would be fun to share my tried and true items, which are my total must haves, and some new things that I am picking up to try.

First up are my must have items. These will always have a place in my makeup bag because I know they are awesome products and work well for me. If you want to see how I use all of these products, check out my Everyday Mom Makeup Post. I also have my whole makeup routine using these products saved under GRWM on my instagram!

Now the fun part! These are the new items that have been patiently waiting in my cart for a sale to arrive! If you follow me on Instagram (which you should be!), you will definitely hear my thoughts about these new products there.

Happy shopping!

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One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six // Seven // Eight // Nine // BONUS

If you’re still not sure what to get the beauty junkie in your life, I highly recommend a Sephora PLAY! box subscription. I’ve been subscribed to every box under the sun at one point or another and I can honestly say that the Sephora box is worth every penny. So, instead of getting something you’re not sure they’ll love, you can let them try tons of great products each month that are already sold at Sephora. Total win!

Happy shopping!

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The first item on my list is something that came at the perfect time for me. If you’re a mom, your phone is filled with pictures of your kiddos being adorable. Nothing is worse that getting that message warning you that your phone is almost out of memory and you have to transfer your photos or decide which ones to delete. The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive (or Sandisk Ultra Dual drive if you’re an Android user) connects to the lightning port and allows you to free up space on your iPhone, password-protect sensitive files, automatically back up your camera roll, and watch videos straight from the drive. With a lightning and a USB 3.0 connector to plug into your Mac or PC, you can move your stuff exactly where you want it. It is a super easy to use and is a must have for moms because it’s hard to decide between that cute picture or your baby and the perfect selfie you took when deleting pictures!

You guys know that I am a skincare junkie, so you can imagine how excited I was when I opened a package to find these two products from Bellame Skincare.

The Acqua Lumiere Hydrating Cleanser is like nothing I’ve ever tried before. It’s a makeup remover, hydrating cleanser and ultimate luxury hydrating face mask in one. (This will make dad happy too because it will take up less room in the medicine cabinet!) It is made with Omega-rich Baobab Oil, Vitamin C, and a High-Powered Hyaluronic Acid that is 50 x more powerful than the standard and smells incredible. This combined with the Bellame bamboo washcloths leave your skin clean, hydrated and happy and make an otherwise mundane every day task feel luxurious. Bonus: You won’t be falling asleep with your makeup on if you’re actually looking forward to taking it it!

Once your skin is clean, you move on to the Acqua Lumiere Hydrating Serum. The serum gives your skin a highly concentrated dose of mineral anti-oxidants from the copper-enriched gemstone Malachite, Marine Collagen, Omega-Rich Baobab Oil, and Vitamin C. It helps boost firmness, block inflammation and repair sun damage while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. It will help undo all the damage we did to our skin when we were young and thought tanning was a good idea!

If you decide to pick this up for mom, you will receive a FREE set of six ultra-luxe Bellame bamboo sourced washcloths with the purchase of the Acqua Lumiere Collection.

Staying on the topic of skincare, my next gift idea is a really cool one. The Dermaflash 2.0 is a dermaplaner, a little device that instantly removes dead skin cells, built-up debris and pesky peach fuzz. It deeply exfoliates your skin and leaves it incredibly soft and smooth. By removing the layers of dead skin, it allows skin care products to sink in better and be more effective.  Your makeup will also glide on smoothly and effortlessly for a flawless looking skin.  Use code “MOTHERSDAY” for 20% off the Dermaflash 2.0.

If you’re like me, you come home from work and change into loungewear right away. I mean, you can only wear pants for so many hours a day! That is why I was really excited for this Maidenform Cami & Tap Pant Set. It is blush pink (my fav color!) and incredibly soft, which is important when you are trying to relax and unwind after a long day. Even though it is loungewear, you can totally get away with wearing this cami during the day too!

If the mom in your life is more of a fragrance fanatic, this next item is for you. If you’re looking for a new summer scent, Vince Camuto Divina is a winner. It has a light, sunny floral fragrance with a hint of grapefruit and citrus. Even though your summer may consist of hanging out at the splash pad, you can close your eyes, breathe in the scent of Divina and pretend you are in Bora Bora. Bonus: The bottle has a really pretty gold top that is prefect for display on a vanity.

Last, but certainly not least are Edible Arrangement Mother’s Day Berries. These Semisweet Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with White Swizzle are so good that I’m not sure mom will share! Our arrangement arrived beautifully packaged with a cute balloon attached, but as soon as my family saw the Edible Arrangement logo they could not wait to dig in. I think the picture really speaks for itself, but I will say that it tastes even better than it looks! If your mom says that she doesn’t want sweets for Mother’s day, do not listen! There are too good to pass up! All arrangements are made fresh daily and are hand-crafted locally in store with high quality fresh, never frozen fruit and 100% real chocolate. Edible Arrangements is offering same day delivery through Mother’s Day! Use code BESTMOM for 15% of $65+ purchases, valid 4/30 – 5/11!

I hope I was able to help find the perfect gift for the amazing women in your life. Happy shopping!

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First Aide Beauty Ultra Repair Cream | First Aid Beauty Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer | Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping  Oil | Kate Somerville Exfolikate | Pacifica Cactus Revive Face Wash | Glam Glow ThirstyMud Mask | Pixi Double Cleanse | Black Diamond Essentials Carbon Wash

A.M.: I wash my face with Pacifica Cactus Revive face wash in the shower. I apply First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and let it soak in while I get dressed and Alex ready. Before applying makeup, I put on a thin coat of the First Aid Beauty Priming Moisturizer and apply makeup as usual.

P.M.: I remove makeup using Pixi Double Cleanse. I wash my face with the Black Diamond Essentials Carbon Wash and apply Luna Night Oil and let soak in for 5 minutes. I follow with First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.

2-3x a week: Exfoliate with Kate Somerville Exfolikate. [The price tag may seem a little steep for an exfoliator, but trust me it is worth every penny!] Use Glam Glow ThirstyMud mask for some extra hydration. I also use the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion as a spot treatment, when needed.

Even though I am loving this routine, I am a total skincare junkie and constantly looking for awesome new products to help my aging skin. Don’t be surprised if you see and updated routine in the near future!

What types of skincare products do you use?

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1. Torrid Jeggings. I have been searching for the perfect affordable tall jeans and I have found them! These are the best jeans if you are tall and curvy. They come in tall and extra tall sizes and break in to be the softest and most comfortable pair of jeans that you have in your closet. While they are called jeggings, they are more of a denim material than a legging one and have a real zipper and buttons. They come in tons of colors, washes and styles and are just PERFECT!
2. Beautycounter Nourishing Night Cream. I had heard all the hype surrounding the Beautycounter for Target collection and decided to give their night cream a try. I have been loyal to my First Aid Beauty cream for a long time, but I really liked this one for nighttime. It soaks into the skin quickly and doesn’t leave your face feeling greasy. I will definitely be repurchasing this one!
3. Mrs. Meyer’s Apple Cider Multi-Surface Spray. Someone I follow on Snapchat shared this and said that it smells amazing and makes the whole house smell like fall. I bought one bottle to try it out and went back the next week and bought two more, the dish soap and the hand soap. If you are a fan of fall scents, you need this is your life. I use it daily to clean the kitchen counters and it makes the whole house smell amazing. It is limited edition for fall, so if you find it get it because it might not be there for long!
4. Anastasia Contour Kit. I have the light to medium version of this palette. This kit comes with three bronzers and three highlighters and can be used to for simple every day looks and to really contour your face for special occasions. I use the banana powder on top of my under eye concealer and the the middle bronzer everyday. I really like that it gives you a good variety all in one little palette and it is super easy for travel.
5. Young Living Oils Christmas Spirit. I know, you are probably thinking what my husband did when he saw me diffusing this oil – Christmas already?! But seriously, this oil is a blend of orange, cinnamon and spruce oils and just smells like fall to me. It is one of those scents that make you happy and make the whole house feel cozy.
6. Fresh Wave Odor Removing Spray. I received this spray for review after attending Blogger Bash and it has been a go to at our house since the summer. We don’t use the fake smelling air fresheners that are full of weird chemicals that you don’t want to be inhaling in the first place. Fresh Wave is made from essential oils and just a few sprays kills any odors left behind from cooking or taking out some extra smelly trash. We also have the Odor Removing Packs that work great in Alex’s sports bags. No more sweaty smells!
7. Kady Lace Up Flats. These are the cutest, most comfortable flats ever. I get tons of compliments every time I wear them and they go with everything from leggings, so jeans to dress pants. I have the brown ones, but they come in a bunch of different colors too!
8. La Croix Sparkling Water. I drink seltzer like it’s going out of style and the grapefruit La Croix is the best flavor out there! I also like to call in pamplemousse (grapefruit in French) and feel fancy.

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I decided to give it a shot and make my own scrub at home. Worst case scenario is I throw away the one I make and give into purchasing one online. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome and so my Coffee Brown Sugar Body Scrub was born! There are some beauty products that I do not bat an eye at dropping money on, but when something is this simple to make at home with household items, it is not worth the price tag!

Coffee Brown Sugar Scrub

 

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Ingredients

• 1 cup ground coffee
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon vitamin E oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated into a thick paste.
3. Spoon mixture into a small jar or other airtight container.

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And a word of caution – this stuff makes a mess in your shower. Its nothing too terrible, but you will have to spend a few minutes to get all the coffee grounds to go down the drain. Totally worth it though!

Have you ever made your own coffee brown sugar body scrub? Do you like using more natural beauty products? 

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6:10 AM: Alarm rings. Snooze

6:20 AM: Alarm rings. Snooze

6:30 AM: Alarm rings. Frantically jump out of bed, run to the bathroom. Shower quickly, get dressed, make lunches, wake up the little man, sip coffee and with just 15 minutes before I need to be out the door, apply makeup for the sake of all my coworkers.

Since I prefer to get a little bit of extra shut eye, my morning makeup routine is quick, easy and to the point. My goal is to even out skin tone, cover up dark spots and blemishes and not look like a pale zombie. Here are the things that help make me look like a human being each morning.

1. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. I slather this on my face as soon as I get out of the shower. It dries quickly and makes a good, non-sticky base for the rest of my makeup. It also does an excellent job at keeping my face feeling smooth and hydrated. I tried switching to different face creams, and this is the one that I keep running back to.
2. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Fiji. Like with the face cream, I have tried many different foundations and this is the one that I keep coming back to. It gives me a buildable coverage and matches my skin tone perfectly. It feels light on the skin and stays on the whole day.
3. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer. I actually pleasantly surprised to receive this concealer in my Ipsy Glam Bag a few months ago because it had been on my to buy list, but I just never got around to picking it up. The concealer does a great job in the under eye area and on blemishes. It is on the sticky side, so I set it with some under eye powder.
4. Beauty Blender. This is my go to applicator for foundation and concealer. It gives me the prefect amount of coverage and a really natural finish.
5. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit. This is actually my previous under eye concealer which I used up, but I keep it around for the wonderful under eye powder that is the second half of the kit. I use it to set my concealer under my eyes, on blemishes and something my t zone when I am feeling a little extra oily.
6. Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Box o Blushes. This was a limited edition blush and bronzer palette from Benefit that holds their most popular boxed blushes. My favorites are Hoola for bronzer and Coralista for blush. This palette was worth every penny and I hope they will be releasing  something similar in the near future because I’m starting to hit pan on most of the blushes and I’d love a replacement.
7. Anatasia Brow Wiz. This is the best product I’ve ever used for my brows. I fill them in on a daily basis and this pencil makes it quick and fool proof. One side of the pencil has a spoolie that I use to brush my brows and I use the pencil to fill in sparce areas and fix the shape. Total must have!
8. NYX Wunder Pencil. I use this skin colored pencil to line my water line to make my eyes look bigger and more awake and under my brows for better definition when I’m in need to a wax. For the price, you can’t beat it!
9. Estee Lauder Sumptuous Knockout Mascara. I switch up my mascara brand almost every time I’m due for a new one. I like how dark and long this one makes my lashes, but it does tend to clump a bit. Not life changing, but pretty good.
10. Urban Decay Naked Basics. I love this eyeshadow palette for neutral every day eyes, but I only really use it on the weekends and when I only hit snooze twice instead of three times. It’s great, but not something I reach for every day in the interest of saving time.
11. Batiste Dry Shampoo. If I don’t wash my hair in the morning, this dry shampoo is a must have. It brings my hair back to life and I can even wear it down for two days, which was impossible before I found this product. A total cannot live without item.
12. Marc Jacob Dot Perfume. This is my current favorite fragrance and I wear it almost every day. I have the full size that lives on my vanity and the roller ball that travels with me. I am terrible at describing scents, so I will not even try other than to say that it smells sooo good.

And that my friends is what makes me look human in the mornings. Even though it all listed may seem like a lot of products, I get it all on and out the door in 10-15 minutes every morning.

Do you wear makeup every day? What are your makeup must haves?

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