The Helpers

I was stunned and saddned to hear about the tragedy yesterday in Boston.  My constant thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.  This has to stop. 

 

The Stinker is getting older and as a mother, it's becoming a part of my life to sit down and talk about these terrible things that happen around us.

We were at Disneyworld this past December when the Sandy Hook elementary shooting happened.  I honestly think being at Disney submerged in the "happiest place on Earth" bubble during that horrific week was for the best.  The Stinker is 6 years old and in first grade.  She is at exactly the same point in her little life as the children that lost their lives that day.  I was able to hug her that entire week and appreciate the amazing little person I have by my side.  We were able to talk about what happened and how awful it was for those children and their families, but we also talked about all the people that came to their aid and how when we hurt, sometimes the best thing to do is help others.

Now we have yet another tragic event to discuss.  This morning I had the news on for a very brief time and she happened to catch a snippet where they mentioned the 8 year old boy who was killed waiting for his dad to cross the finish line. 

I'd really like to stop having these discussions with my 6 year old - but sadly in this world we are living in - it's a part of being a mom.  We talked again about the people running towards the bomb site yesterday and how the "helpers" are the real heroes in this awful time.

My prayers and thoughts are with everyone affected in Boston yesterday.  

A few little obsessions

A part of the mid life crisis I think I'm having has been trying new things that are normally out of my comfort zone. 

I'm the first to admit I'm a total creature of habit.  I don't totally freak out when plans change, but I really do prefer order and everything in it's place.  I buy mostly the same food, I always shop at the same clothing stores, I buy the same makeup and haircare over and over, blah blah blah... You get the picture.

Lately I'm trying to be creative and mix things up!! 

I started watching a lot of You Tube Videos on makeup and hair care products.  Being a pretty low maintenance girl, I have a tough time spending a lot of money on this stuff.  I'm getting better though...

Here are a few of my favorite purchases so far. 

Dry Shampoo... I posted on Facebook last night that I'm totally late to this party, but good lawd I love this stuff.  I've been meaning to get some forever and finally went to Target last week to pick this little beauty up.  It was recommended by some hair product "snobs" who said it really is just as good as the pricey stuff (like Bumble and Bumble or Big Sexy Hair). Best part??  It's THREE dollars a bottle!!  Yes! 



Blush.  Ok... I know it's redic that this is exciting for me, but I've never ever ever worn any.  I'm a natural red head and I've always thought adding MORE red to my face seemed super crazy so blush was never on my radar.  I realize now I need to use more everything on my face.  More moisturizer, bronzer, blush, ect.  I'm learning ya'll, I'm learning.  This one is Elf brand from Target which is seriously also THREE dollars (do you see a trend here? Yep - I'm cheap)




Bobbi Brown Gel eyeliner.  I love bold eyes and that is my one feature I really do like about myself (my eyes are a super strange color) so I always love to play up the eyes.  This eyeliner is fantastic and works great for smoky eyes or even for daytime.  Love.

Naked2 Palette.  This is another thing I am in love with.  I was that girl still using the small teeny eyeshadow brushes that come with makeup.  Yep, 1990 called and they want their applicators back!  I've branched out to actually use brushes for all my eye shadows and I love the way they work and the looks I can get with these colors! 

Lace shorts.  I sure hope I'm not too old for these because I love them, but I'm keeping the tags on for now.  They will be my goal shorts.  They look ok on me right now, since I've been working out more my legs don't completely suck, but I want to feel even more comfortable (skinny) in them with some cute wedges.  I really do love them.  (that's not me in the pic... just FYI) 

So there you go!  That's what I've been blowing waaayyyy too much money on!  What are your obsessions for this spring?