Reading: I haven’t been reading much lately other than online, however, I do have about 4 or 5 new books that I look forward to diving into very, very soon. Maybe after the holidays so I’ll have an update on that in the next few weeks.
Watching: Since it is the holidays of course I’ve been watching holiday movies with my family. A new movie that we watched was Jingle Jangle on Netflix. Definitely worth a watch in my opinion. It was a nice family movie.
Listening: For me I usually like calmer Christmas music so Michael Buble Christmas station has been my go-to. Lots of oldies and jazzy type music. I’m old skool – I still use Pandora but I’m sure other streaming services probably provide the same type of playlist.
What have you been reading, watching and listening to? Let us know in the comments.
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This was a fun box! I really loved everything that I got in this box. Totally worth the price (and more!)
BOMSHBEE Sloane Champagne Flutes – Set of 4 (Retail $51); These flutes are GORGEOUS. I would use them as decor if I had the space for them somewhere
Lucky Brand Solid Brushed Scarf (Retail $69.50): This scarf is pretty. It is thick and would go perfect in cold weather. I will definitely make sure to use it the next time I’m in cold weather. I also love the color.
dr. brandt skincare POREDERMABRASION pore perfecting exfoiliator (Retail $58): I cannot wait to add this to my weekly skincare routine.
Voir Haircare Rhythm of the Rain Hair Masque and Scalp Detox (Retail $28): I am super excited to try this. I absolutely love hair masks.
espare Cutting Boards – Set of 4 (Retail $19.95): This set is made for different food items – veggies, fruits and more. A fun addition to the kitchen. Love the colors and the images that tell you what each board can be used for.
B-Low The Belt Croc Card Case (Retail $35): This is perfect if you just need to carry a few cards with you.
Daily Concepts Daily Facial Dry Brush (Retail $20): I’ve always wanted to try dry brushing on my body but I didn’t even think about doing it to my face. I look forward to using it a few times a month.
Aesthetica Liquid Eyeliner (Retail $21): Said to stay on for hours, this eyeliner will probably be the first eyeliner I have used in awhile. I like the simple design and the brush tip.
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I recently purchased Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder and really enjoyed my experience with it. I thought that a short review of my experience with it might be helpful to others that are interested in purchasing it.
The company claims that it “helps to improve the health of your hair, skin, nails, joints and ligaments, and tendons. I have tried collagen powder before but did not have a full container so I couldn’t write a review of my experience. I can’t remember the brand I used in the past but Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder had good reviews so I thought I would give it a try.
The container has a scooper inside of it to measure out the servings. It is recommended to use 1-2 scoops and mix it in a cold or hot beverage. I tested it out with soda – do not recommend. It turned into a foamy mess. My next try was coffee and that was a great experience. I initially started with 2 scoops but ended up doing just one scoop every morning.
When they say it is unflavored they truly mean that. I tried some in some water and there was barely any taste to recognize so I believe you can mix it in most beverages. Here is my experience with Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder.
Skin: My main reason for purchasing the powder was to improve my skin as it has been acting up lately – random redness and dry patches as well as acne here and there. I was pleasantly surprised by the results. My skin started evening out, a lot of the redness went away and my skin started feeling smoother and supple.
Hair: I did notice that the new growth of my hair felt a bit softer than usual so that was a cool discovery.
Nails: Now this was an added bonus to using Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder. My nails grew long and were stronger and harder than they have been for awhile. They are so long that it is almost difficult to type right now – I’m not used to having long nails as it has been awhile.
Joints,ligaments, and tendons: Now this I don’t really have much to report about as I didn’t feel any significant improvement in my joints. I have some sports injuries that cause me discomfort but I didn’t feel any true changes in that.
Overall I was pleased with Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder as it helped me in more ways than one. I would definitely purchase this again.
Do you use collagen powder? If so, what brand and how did you like it? Let us know in the comments.
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Happy Holidays! Even though this holiday season is going to be a bit different than usual I thought it would be fun to recap some of my family holiday traditions.
Gift giving: Our morning usually starts with us handing out gifts to everyone and we often open them from oldest to youngest.
Talent show: Now this tradition started over 20 years ago and continues to be passed on off and on throughout our generations. It isn’t as big as it used to be and mostly consists of the young kids putting on plays or singing karaoke but either way it is one of my favorites.
Brunch: We usually have a fairly big holiday dinner so during the day we would usually have a light brunch with breakfast items just to hold us over until dinner (which was usually served before usual dinner time).
Friends and Family time: Later in the day an early dinner was usually served and often friends and family would stop by for some laughs, conversation and maybe a plate of delicious food. Other than watching the kids open presents this was my favorite part of the holiday tradition. We would get to see so many people that we haven’t seen in awhile and that was always nice.
So those are our main holiday traditions. This year it will be a little different – perhaps some Zoom and phone calls instead of the normal fun times that we have.
What are some of your holiday traditions? Let us know in the comments.
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Ahhhh, the weekend. My favorite couple of days. In the past I would spend them with family and/or friends – shopping, relaxing, going to the movies, checking out the latest on Netflix or enjoying a good meal together.
Since we are on lockdown my weekends have been a bit more relaxed. Not being able to see friends and family in the outside world has forced me to find things around the house to do. Here is how I spend my weekends:
Writing: Whether it be the book I’m working on or writing a blog post for this website, I am always finding some time to do a bit of writing here and there.
Reading: My list of books to read continues to grow so during the weekend I am able to sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some reading time. I also do some online blog and article reading as well.
Watch TV: With all the streaming services that we have I am bound to find a movie or show that interests me and inspires me to pop some popcorn and watch a movie.
Cooking and baking: This isn’t something I do as often, however, something about the weekend makes me want to bake brownies.
Go through emails: I will never reach inbox zero and I have accepted this fact but I do like to go through, respond to and organize my emails. I like that I can schedule responses to be sent during the week so that if someone replies I can reply during a time that is more convenient for me.
Cleaning and Organizing: Even though the weekends feel like they go by so quickly, the days often seem a bit longer (in my opinion) so I don’t feel so dragged down by doing a bit of cleaning and organizing. It helps me feel like I accomplished something.
What do you enjoy doing on the weekend? Let us know in the comments.
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I really liked this box and I’m excited to use everything in it.
Retail value $142
Mollie Jacob 2020 Planner and Calendar (Retail Value $24): This planner is slick and super cute. I like that there are lines to write on in the pages. I would totally make use of it but I already purchased a calendar for 2020 so I went ahead and gifted this to my sister so that it is used. Even though this planner is super cute, I wouldn’t pay $24 for it.
Belgian Boys Choco Stroopwafel (Retail Value $4): I have never used this before but I heard they are great. I look forward to using it. I love that we get some sort of new snack in nearly every box. Definitely think this is worth $4.
We live like this Pamper You Relaxing Body Lotion (Retail Value $12): The scent of this lotion is very relaxing and I think it would be perfect for spa days at home. Worth the $!2 price.
Sienna Mae Blakely Wallet with Detachable Writs Strap (Retail Value $38): Now this! This is super cute. I love the color and the zipper detailing. I am very picky about my wallets but this is definitely something that I would use. Totally worth the $38 price tag.
Gemma Simone Aqua Beaded Lariat Necklace (Retail Value $64): This necklace is cute but not something I would normally pick. The $64 price tag seems a little much for the simplicity of the necklace but it is made with two layers of rose gold so there is that to consider if you purchase this.
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