Beauty product review part 1

Not going anywhere has allowed me to experiment with some awesome beauty products from home!  

First let's talk lashes! My new schedule has eliminated me being able to continue my extension game.  I am still 100% a fan of extensions but I needed an alternative.  I did try magnetic lashes, which was fun but a bit too much for around the house.  I will spare you the failures and share my winner! Loreal voluminous primer and Maybelline Sky High! One coat of primer, let it dry and two coats of Sky High! Boom! Lash game is on fire! 

For under $20, I am a happy girl! Next week I will share my new found hair hack!

Happy New Year!

 Hi friends!! I took a little break from the world while I completed some life tasks. This covid world has been a little difficult for me to navigate. Quality time is my love language, and the people who sent texts and messages and made a phone call are my squad for sure.  

The new year is here and so many are establishing their resolutions, but not this girl.  I feel like my momentum started with covid this year.  I know there is more in me and I want to be better.  Making better food choices, exercising of some sort everyday. Sometimes it is just stretching. My financial fitness.  Studying investments and making small investments until I understand more. Putting my face on almost everyday.  When I look better, I feel better. Most importantly,  I have resolved to be intentional with every relationship I have in my life. Time is precious and giving attention to those you love can make such a difference in their life and my life.

I think of every Monday as a new year.  A fresh start. Don't beat yourself up if you fall of track.  Shake it off and start again!! If you need a cheerleader, I am your girl!!! 

God bless you!!

Shar

Lip care addition

 As a lipstick lover, these masks are killing my game!😉 I do, however want to make sure I keep my lips pretty! There a tons of over the counter options, but I'm gonna give you a few tips to keep your lips 💋 happy and healthy at home! I think most of us are on a budget and these options are pennies to create. 

Sugar!! This is the one place you will see the benefits! Sugar is a hyaluronic acid molecule.  Hyluaronic acid plumps the skin. Everyone loves plump, smooth, healthy lips.  It starts with exfoliation! My favorite lip exfoliate is coconut oil blended with sugar. If you'd like to plump your lips, add some cinnamon oil.  Only a drop or 2 will do the job.  Anymore can irritate the lips. Gently massage the coconut/sugar blend on your lips and remove with a kleenex. 

To keep your lips hydrated without color, massage organic coconut oil on them! Exfoliation and hydration of the lips will reduce fine lines and allow lip color and lip liner to be applied seamlessly.

It doesn't feel like it now, but colder weather is upon us and your lips will thank you!!💋👄💄

That happy place.

 It's been a couple weeks since I've blogged.  The boy went back to school and I started a new job. We are truly blessed.

Part of my training today was on mindset. I have always believed what you think about you bring about, but was ridiculed for that mentality for many years. You know the old saying, sticks and stones. 

I thought about the videos I watched and the training I received today and how others lives are affected by their mindset. Tonight I witnessed two men, who grew up in the same home, surrounded by the same people and yet they are so incredibly different with how they view life and how they interact with others. Both are educated and handsome. Both are successful in their careers and yet one is so apparently happier than the other. He is forgiving and understanding and generally enjoys life.  I believe it is not what happens to you, but how you respond. I know I decide what kind of day I will have by what I think.  Yes, bad things happen, but it really is how you respond. 

I also believe the happier man is honest with who he is and loves himself.  Sometimes looking at your ugly parts and working on making them better is hard, but worth the journey. 

I challenge you all to watch some Ted Talks on mindset.  It is backed up by science and experience. 

Wishing you happy thoughts!

Bucket List

 What an amazing week! My second grandson was born healthy and handsome as ever.  My son is such an amazing father and husband.  I am very proud of him! He didn't have a solid example, but he sought out mentors and is killing it! He is an example of becoming who you are not  because of your situation but in spite of it! The victim versus the victor mindset.

For me, the last three decades have been wrapped up in being a mom and wife. There was little time to really think about what I wanted to do.  I never really thought about a bucket list.  I listened to a podcast a couple years ago by a young man who discussed 30 things he wanted to do, places to go and things he wanted to have.  30 is deep!! I don't think I'm on that level yet!! I say yet, because I will get there.  I think as you begin checking things off your list it becomes easier to add to it.  So I will share with you my five in each category. I would love for you to do the same.  You don't have to share it with me, but put it on paper.  Think about it, feel it! God gives us all gifts, the question is will we be brave enough to open and experience those gifts. I believe he wants us to have an abundant life, we just have to get out of our own way!! 

Have

1. My own house in my name

2. A boat 

3. A tiny house in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 

4.  My degree 

5.  A shipping container house

Go

1.  Costa Rica

2.  Puerta Vallarta (scatter my mama's ashes)

3.  Tree houses in Oregon 

4.  Germany (the mother land🙃)

5.  Canada 

Be

1.  A college graduate

2.  A better mom

3.  Influencer of happy hearts

4.  A mentor to teen moms

5.  A leader in my career touching lives and feeding souls

 

Momma

 Friday is my mom's angelversary. Four years later it doesn't feel real.  My mom had me at 17 so I thought I'd have her forever.  In a lot of ways I took our time for granted.  I don't think we ever realize how much our parents mean to us until they are gone. She was such a hard worker and handled everything perfectly, or so it seemed. We grew up poor, but she never really let us feel it. We always had a spotless house and nice clothes and she was very creative when it came to feeding us.  Beans and cornbread were a weekly meal. I saw her heart break more than once,  but no one bounced back like my mom. After some hard years, my mom met Roy.  He embraced me and my sister and our children like his own.  Most importantly he loved my mom properly. I will forever be thankful knowing my mom felt loved. I think of all the lives she touched and I know her legacy lives on. So if you still have your momma, hug her tighter and make sure she knows you love her. I'm wearing my big girl panties, mama and I kept my promise. Until we meet again. 🌷

It's Never too Late!

 I don't know about anyone else, but I needed this 3 day weekend! I needed to decompress! This past week was super productive! I took and passed the state property and casualty licensing test for the state on Thursday. I had my license in the past, but didn't do my CEs to keep it active.  I suggest whatever license you obtain, keep it active even if you think you'll never need it again! I also completed part one of my Paralegal certification!! On to part 2! I will be specializing in Real Estate and family low., which will also include obtaining my notary. I share these things not to brag, but to give you hope. It's been said that I had plenty of opportunity to go back to school and chose not to. I was seen as lazy or had no follow through. Honestly, I didn't want to become unavailable to those I loved. You may say that's an excuse, but it was my reality and what I have learned is nobody else gets to decide how someone else feels. I really enjoy taking care of those I love. Learning to love myself has provided an opportunity to take care of me. I want to be the best mom, grandma, sister, auntie and friend I can be! 

So if you're not who you always wanted to be, it's not too late.  Message me and I will cheer you on, or hold your hand when you need more strength. I have asked God to expand my borders  so I can touch more lives. If I can do it,  so can you!