Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette

I am so excited writing this blog post. I finally bought the Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons palette. I have the Semi Sweet palette and am in Love with it, so I hoped this one would be just as awesome! And it is, just as awesome! This palette is just fun. It has 16 matte and shimmer shades and of course smells like chocolate.

I'm going all dork over here...The shades in this palette are just so fun. They are not something I would normally be drawn to, which is what honestly makes them kind of fun. The names of each color is just hilarious. Each shade comes in heart shaped pans.

Colors listed from Left to Right

1. Almond Truffle
2. Satin Sheets (Large pan)
3. Sprinkles
4. Molasses Chip
5. Malted
6. Cashew Chew
7. Cotton Candy
8. Cafe Au Lait
9. Bordeaux
10. Mocha
11. Black Currant
12. Dark Truffle
13. Pecan Praline
14. Totally Fetch (Ha! Love the name)
15. Earl Grey
16. Divinity (Large pan)

I have tried every color and I have to say, I have no complaints about any of them, quality wise. Each shade applies very well, blends nicely, and stays put. There are a couple colors I really doubt I will ever use like, Totally Fetch (love the name), Cotton Candy, and Sprinkles. I say I won't use them, because I'm not really a pink kind of person. Just not my favorite color. Satin Sheets is also one I'm not a huge fan of, it's Super shimmery!
Now my favorites are...Earl Grey, it's just a beautiful shade. Black Currant, where have you been all of my life??? Dark Truffle, just pretty and makes my eyes really pop...What am I talking about, other than the pinks I love them all!

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Dr. Brown Bottles, Formula, & A GIVEAWAY!

So I have had a lot of mom's send me messages asking what kind of bottles and formula I use for my daughter. FORMULA...ugh... Let me just start with the bottles... I tried a few different brands but my baby girl, took best to Dr. Brown bottles. We have been using the options bottle. 

Here's a little info for you from the Dr. Brown's website:

Introducing Dr. Brown’s Options: The market’s first convertible bottle that can be used with or without the vent system. The new vent system is designed to grow with baby, and we recommend using this system to experience all the health benefits of our bottle. It helps reduce feeding problems, helps digestion and helps preserve vitamins. Some moms and dads find removing the vent a convenient option as their baby’s feeding becomes more developed. The nipple venting creates a paced flow, and provides a feeding experience similar to most nipple-vented bottles

We recommend using the vent system to experience all the health benefits of our bottle

• Helps reduce feeding problems
• Helps preserve vitamins
• Helps digestion
• Vent and nipple create vacuum-free feeding

For my daughter these bottles seemed to be the best, to reduce gas. I'm very happy with these bottles. And they are Super easy to clean! The vent comes right apart, so you can get every little nook cleaned. 

Washing some bottles

My only complaint is having to buy larger sized nipples. You can't buy the larger bottles with a size 2 nipple. You have to buy them separately  and of course you get a 2 pack of nipples, but a 3 pack of bottles...Oh well....

Now about the formula I use...Yeah don't even go there...Seriously... My poor baby has been on I swear 6 different formulas. Since she was born she has been "vomiting" her formula. (And none of this negative, you should have breastfed her crap! I couldn't. End of Story) We have tried everything that was suppose to help with that and nada. Her pediatrician says some babies just go through this, and she should out grown it shortly. At the moment she is on Enfamil, Gentlease. I don't want to jinx it but so far she is keeping almost all of it down! YAY! 

Let me get onto the Fun part of my post. I will be Giving Away A Brand New Set of Dr. Brown's Options Bottles (3pk)! All You have to do is Subscribe to my Blog, Follow me on Instagram & Facebook, and Leave a Comment about why you would like to win these for your sweet baby. Please do not try to win these if you do not have a child! 

The Winner will be chosen at Random, and Announced February 4th.

Good Luck Everyone! 

Ipsy ~January 1016~

So I started back up my Ipsy subscription. Honestly now I remember why I cancelled it in the first place....Ugh...Yep negative Nancy over here...But I will give it at least another month. You can't always get amazing stuff every month, right???

Anyway

This month I recieved a very ugly bag...hummm...The theme is All Eyes On You

Inside was:

1. Hanalei Sugar Lip Scrub

I don't know what on earth I will do with this...Apparently it gently exfoliates your lips using real Maui sugar crystals. Okie dokey...

 2. theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now)

My color is Jack B. Bronze. I really wish I would have gotten this in a different color. I probably won't ever use this but it is a really nice Eyeliner.  It goes on very smooth and really does stay put. 

3. Jelly Pong Pong Fairy Lashes CURL

Seriously who comes up with these names?? But they are cruelty free! Huge plus! It's just a basic mascara. I wouldn't say anything special, but it does the trick.

4. City Color Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio in Falling Leaves

This is horrific eyeshadow! I mean bad...Very dusty and clumpy. It does not apply smooth, and very hard to just blend. This one will be going into the trash.

5. pur~lisse BLUE LOTUS 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum

Honestly I will not even give this a try. I have super sensitive eyes, and anything like this around my eyes, will make them swell up like no tomorrow. But if your not like me, this serum is suppose to fight against wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, while hydrating and lifting the delicate eye area.

Sooo What did you guys get inside your Ipsy bags this month?? Anything good? 

Fab Fit Fun ~Winter Box~

I was seeing reviews everywhere of the Fab Fit Fun boxes. So of course I had to give it a try. And I'm honestly pleasantly surprised. I really liked my first box.

Inside was 9 items

1. Candlenut Body Creme by Juara
I really liked the smell of this boxy creme. I put it on about an hour ago now, and my hands are still soft. Only complaint, it does leave my hands a bit greasy.

2. Wine Stopper & Charm 
Cute! I'm a dork I guess, but these little guys were too cute! And of course I had to crack open a bottle of wine so we could use them...

3. Travel set with special cleansing gel, toner, and skin smoothing cream by Dermalogica.
Ok I was scared to use this. I have super sensitive skin but I figured I would give this a shot.

4. Fingerless Gloves 
Super cute! These arrived at the most perfect time. The Weather Channel is calling for a chance of snow here in South Carolina this weekend. These gloves are surprisingly warm. Just a tad itchy but I'm going to see if I can wash them, and soften them up a bit.

5. Diffuser (Sugar Cookie Scent)
This smells sooo good! I have a thing for sugar cookie scents...Don't judge me....

6. Nail Polish by Zoya (color Dakota)
Yay nail polish! I have a thing for nail polish, what more can I say???

7. The Donna Earbud
Eh they are earbuds. I don't use them, but I will give them to my husband who will get good use of them.

Ok here's where things get kind of iffy. I don't think these items should be included. I would have much rather gotten actual items

8. $40 Gift card to Sweet & Spark
Like I said, I would have rather gotten actual items instead of this gift card.

9. $25 Gift card to Shoptiques 
Ditto on the items instead

Overall I'm super happy with what I received in this box! I do really wish I wouldn't have gotten gift cards, instead of items. But I'm not going to complain that much...humm....
Oh I also received 3 Free meals from Hello Fresh, BUT you have to sign up for a subscription...Really??? I mean Really??? Oh well....

BarkBox ~January 2016~

Well this is my last BarkBox. Honestly for the cost, it's just not worth it for my dogs. They are in Love with the toys, but so far have only liked maybe 2 treats. Anyway let me get down to the box. This month's box is Bark & Co. Peace, Ruv & Happiness.

This is a Hippy Themed Box

So after having to search their site, I finally found what was inside my box. Apparently now they do not include an info card....Ugh...They want you to download their app. No thank you....

Anyway

Inside was 5 items.

1. Ozzie the Hippie ~ This was a big hit with my dogs! Unfortuntaly Ozzie is now missing an arm and his leg is just about gone...

2. Elk Chew ~ This was gone fast. I mean fast...I ordered the large box, but this treat was made more for a smaller dog. Mine ate it in one gulp and choked...And Yes I was supervising him

3. Lucy's Magic Bus Toy ~ Another hit here. The dogs were fighting over who got to play with it first! Well not really fighting but a lot of tug of war going on...

4. Ziggy's Disco Fries ~ Yeah no. All 3 dogs hated these. I mean I have one who will eat almost anything, and he wouldn't touch this treat. 

5. Some type of duck treat~ I can't find this on the website anywhere and I'm too lazy to go down stairs and get the name....This was actually a hit. It was soft enough to break into pieces, so each dog was able to eat off of the same piece. 

Sam with Ozzie the hippie

Over all 3 out of 5 items my dogs liked. But like I said this will be their last box. They get excited to see the box come in the mail, but to spend so much money on 2 toys...I plan to save the box and just fill it full of toys every month. I really wish BarkBox would come out with a toy only box. Depending on the cost and if you can pay every month or not, that would probably be something I would get. 

BoxyCharm ~January 2016~

So this is my first BoxyCharm box. I've been debating for a while now, on getting this subscription box. The cost was what was throwing me off, but I figured you only live once! So ba ba baaaa (yeah that was a drum roll)...On to the box.

Inside I found 4 full sized items

1. Blinc Mascara Amplified

So I'm a little iffy on this mascara. It says it puts "tubes" on your lashes. Apparently it will give you volume and is water resistant. With the "Tubes" you are suppose to be able to apply as many coats as you want without clumping. Humm I don't know..I might give this a try. Key word...Might...

2. Coastal Scents Reveled Smoky

I'm actually excited about this shadow palette. There are a lot of deep colors, which I am a fan of. 

3. Royal & Langnickel Brush Set

Hey who can complain, it's a brush set! I love brushes. These are 100% vegan, synthetic fibers. 

4. Starlooks Luxe Eye Liner Pen

I've heard a lot of people say this is a great eye liner. So far it does seem like an awesome eye liner. I will get back to you on it though. 

Overall I do like the box. I'm still not sure if I'm sold on the $21 a month though. But this was my first box, so I have to at least give it another try. Until Next Month! 

Freeman Face Mask's

I am way obsessed with these Face Mask's. I have another review up on Freeman's Chocolate & Strawberry mask. Oh my gosh that mask smells soooo good. I swear it smells exactly like chocolate and strawberry! And it makes my face feel so soft and really helps get rid of the dry patches I get. So of course since I'm running low, I had to stock up.....At least that's what I am telling the hubby....Shh

Let me just List the masks I bought:

1. Tea & Lemon Clay Mask
2. Charcoal & Black Sugar Mask
3. Dead Sea Minerals Facial Anti-Stress Mask
4. Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Mask
5. Pineapple Facial Enzyme Mask

I might have went a little overboard..BUT they were on sale! 

Seriously the Tea & Lemon Clay Mask, I had to buy only because of the First line of the description. "Charm skin with a little southern comfort in the form of Sweet Tea spritzed with a squeeze of refreshing Lemon!" (From Ulta's Website)
I'm from the South so I had to buy it!

I'm pretty sure I won't need to buy any masks anytime soon!