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What’s in My Cabinet

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Or should I say, what products are sitting on top on my bathroom counter?

I’ve seen similar posts on a couple of different blogs recently, so I figured I may as well give it a whirl :)

I’ll start with the stuff outside of the bin:

Clockwise, from top left:

  • Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Radiant Lotion. I bought this to help fight stretch marks, and I think I’ll continue to use it afterwards since it smells so good and leaves my skin nice and soft.
  • Pantene Medium-Think Volumizing hair spray. I actually don’t use it to volumize, just to keep my hair in place when I toss it into a ponytail.
  • Proactiv skin care line. You know: The stuff Katy Perry, the Biebs, and celebs alike vouch for in the TV commercials? I’ve been meaning to do a product review on these, but I keep forgetting!

Now, for the stuff IN the bin, clockwise from top left:

  • Hairbrush! I love this hairbrush but it’s starting to fall apart a little bit. I also have a 1″ round brush that I use when I blow-dry my hair.
  • Bath & Body Works Lemon Vanilla body lotion. It smells SOOOO good – I usually wear it in the summer since it’s so summery smelling.
  • Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer. This stuff is awesome! Not only does it moisturize my dry skin, but it also fights zits at the same time! A lifesaver, for sure.
  • Dove Clinical Protection Visibly Smooth anti-perspirant. This stuff works wonders for keeping my pits dry and smelling fresh. The only downside is that I find it just makes me sweat elsewear more. (Back, stomach, chest.) Luckily, I only break out in that much of a sweat when I’m physically active or completely nervous.
  • I have a little flower pot inside this bin, which has:
    • Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Concealer in Natural Beige. I get lots of random breakouts, so my concealer is my one “makeup bag must-have!”
    • Clean & Clear Invisible Blemish treatment. Zip-zapper for zits that are starting to form that are going to be huuuuge and sore. I love how it goes on clear!
    • Sally Hansen eyelash curler. My eyelashes stick straight out if I don’t curl them, which leads to my eyelashes sticking together when I apply mascara. Annoying!
    • Cover Girl LastBlast Fusion in Very Black. I’ve tried lots of different mascaras and this one seems to work the best for me. It’s water resistant, not water proof, so it still comes off when I wash my face at night but it doesn’t run everywhere if I get teary-eyed, and it stays on all day! Plus it adds a little volume and length to my short, stubby lashes.
  • Back in the regular bin, I have John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation Smoothing Creme. I use it in my hair before I blow-dry to help keep it nice and smooth. It’s really helped in the dry winter to cut back on static, plus it makes my hair smell nice!
  • Bath & Body Works Apricot Vanilla lotion. It smells almost as good as the Lemon Vanilla lotion. Again, I use it mostly in the summer.

I also have a few other odds & ends, but these (other than my shampoo & conditioner) are my main go-to’s for my morning routine!

Do you use any of these products?
What’s in YOUR cabinet? 

 

What I’m Pinning

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Here’s what’s been catching my eye on Pinterest lately …

In my life, this person is my husband:

I REALLY want this yellow scarf! It would make winter so much cheerier!

When we found out we were having a girl, I immediately fell in love with the creamy yellow/lavender colour scheme. You better believe it’s happening!

This series of photos seriously made me laugh. I’ll admit that I’m probably guilty of at least one or two of the poses. (But I won’t say which ones ;))

I really don’t like raisin cookies, but Kyle absolutely loves them. It’s a cookie war in my kitchen, to say the least …

I really, really, want button art like this for the baby room!

That’s enough for today!

What have YOU been Pinning lately?

Ten on Tuesday

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1. How do you feel about Groundhog’s Day?
I’m rather neutral about it. In Canada, I find that winter lasts forever regardless of what a little rodent tells me. This Groundhog Day, my mind was concentrating more on my ultrasound that morning!

2. What color are your fingernails right now? (Bonus points if you include a picture.)
They are of no colour. I’m boring that way.

3. Do you like riddles?
Is this a riddle? (Bwahaha) They’re amusing, but I hate ones that really stump my brain. It hurts too much.

4. When you were 10, how old did you think “old” was? At your current age, how old do you think “old” is?
Probably someone my parents’ age, so 25. (Ouch, I know) Nowadays, I think 85 is old. Yeah, that seems like an old age.

5. Do you wish on stars?
I don’t. Does that make me a miserable person?

6. Do you recycle?
I do – Go me! We have curbside recycling, so it makes it a lot easier.

7. On a scale from 1-10, how good of a cook are you?
My husband says I’m a 6, with 1 being burnt frozen pizza and 10 being 5-star gourmet dining. I’ll take it!

8. Do you color your hair? Professionally or at home?
I don’t! I used to in high school, and I don’t think I have since maybe three years ago.

9. One a scale from 1-10, how do you rate your manners?
Around other people (AKA, people in public) I’d give my manners a 7. At home, they fail. Kyle says I’m a “classy dame”, which is code for disgusting slob. Ha!

10. Who are the last 5 people you have texted?
My husband, my mom, my dad, my brother, and one of my three girl friends (though I can’t remember which one exactly and I’m too lazy to get up and check my phone.