My First Curling Wand Review

I've been really bad and didn't take an outfit post this week, but found this on my computer and realized I never posted it. So it seems silly to be wearing this outfit when it's hot and humid outside, but hey, if I don't do it now, it will never get on the blog.

I love how the scarf just ties everything together and makes it a bit more dressed up, when in reality I'm wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

I feel like such a model in this one, the wind blowing through my hair, lol.

*I was not compensated or asked to write this review, I'm just sharing something that I really like, no one knows who I am.

Speaking of hair, I bought the Nume curling wand set. Ever heard of it? No? Well I first heard of it from Jen at From Head To Toe in her Top 10 Must Have Hair Products. I had been thinking I wanted a curling wand for a while, but couldn't justify the price, but she had a coupon code for $151 off! So what was $250 was only $99, I figured hey I get 5 curling wands in one, why not?! Guess what? I just checked and her coupon code still works, enter jensummer at checkout. **I tried googling youtube coupon codes for this and a bunch came up, so there's always a coupon code out there to use, just need to find it!

So I ordered it and anxiously waited for it to get here. I was so excited when it showed up!

What it looks like fresh out of the box.

It's like Christmas, I'm so exited!

There are 5 interchangeable wands that comes in this handy case

Even comes with a heat protectant glove, must have, this thing is HOT, my first use I barely brushed the wand against my shoulder and it bubbled up and left a nice little mark.

Here is everything laid out. You get a 32mm, 25mm, 19mm barrel, reverse barrel, which starts from 13mm from the tip to 25mm at the base, and last but not least the pearl (you can guess what Mr. said about this one).

So far I am LOVING them. Granted I have only tried the 3 barrels and not the reverse or pearl.  What I like to do is use the 19mm and then the next day I get a more wavy look. This is actually after I've just used it a few hours ago.

This is I've just washed my hair, let it dry and then I section my hair into 6 pieces, curl with the 19mm and go to bed. When I wake up I comb my fingers through my hair for an awesome look. Here's what it looks like after night 1:

And then I slept on it again and here it is the next day. Still slightly wavy, but totally perfect for a casual day out and about.

So if you are thinking about a curling wand get this one, it's only $99, plus you get a free bottle of Argan Oil. I use that usually on day two when my hair is slightly frizzy, it tames those wild hairs. Not sure if that's how you're supposed to use it, but it works for me!

Let me know if you have a curling wand or are going to get and how it works out for you! I'd love to know.

When I use the other two wands I'll let you know how it works for me.

In case you were wondering why there are wet mark on the pavers next to me...this is why:

There's that pose again

And he's back in the pool!

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I Can Get My Life Back

Have you heard this little game called 2048? If not, walk away, just walk away right now and don't continue to read. Okay I really don't want you to walk away, but seriously, it's taken me FOREVER to pass this game. I started playing when I went back to work (back at the end of January, yes it's taken me 7 months to win), and I was obsesses at first. It was like when you first started playing Candy Crush, it consumes you, except this one you can keep playing forever, it doesn't cap you at 5 lives...but finally, finally I won! It feels so good. I feel accomplished. Is that weird?

It said to keep going, so I did...then I "died"

and sighed a breathe of relief that I can finally do this:

 

If you want to know how I won? Shear luck...sort of. If you play or start to play, swipe left/right and up, only up, don't swipe down, it will break you. I did have to swipe down twice in my game, but for the most part I swiped left/right and up. Now back to regular scheduled posts.

Can't All Weekends Be 3 Days?

 BEST.WEEKEND

Don't you love when Monday rolls around and you realize you had the best weekend? After three weeks of birthday parties, we finally had a weekend when we didn't have any concrete plans.

My weekend actually started on Thursday. I got home from work and was all set to go to the gym, but when I got Baby Fox up from his nap he was asking where Mini Fox was, and I told him she was still at Ampa and Nana's and he started to cry. He said that he had to kiss her and that he needed to see her. I'm talking full on alligator tears. My heart broke.

Instead we ran the 2.5 miles to my parents. At one point I started to walk, and Baby Fox says, Mommy you said you would run, this is walking, RUN Mommy RUN! Nothing kicks you in the butt than your 3.5 year old yelling at you to stop being lazy.

Together again

These kids love each other so much, any time she get she'll kiss her brother...Baby Fox doesn't mind too much, mostly he just says, ewww it's so slobbery! But pretty much lets her do whatever she wants to him.

Friday we went to see a friend (who I met in 9th grade) I haven't seen in over a year! It was just a short visit, but so much fun to catch up. Must get together with her and her kids sooner than later.

Baby Fox ate a sandwich for the first time...in his life, it was the most awesome moment ever. Add something else to the list of what he'll eat, so convenient!

Mr. called and facetimed me and Mini Fox.  If you're wondering about the face, he's "getting" Mini Fox...she seemed unimpressed. I think she was a little confused.

Mr. brought home dinner, this burrito was bigger than my head! In case you wanted to know, I ate half for dinner and the other half the next day for lunch.

After we put Mini Fox down for her late afternoon nap, Mr. and Baby Fox went swimming.

Getting some side breathing practice in.

 Baby Fox is teaching Mr. how to walk under water

Baby Fox going to get the "shark"

 

Saturday Mini Fox had her first swim lesson! She did fabulous and was the only kid not to cry, not to mention she was the youngest. All those times in the pool and bathtub really paid off.

She looks like such a big kid, you know just sitting on the edge of the pool.

Big brother watching sister, he was so good, watched her the entire 20 minute lesson without complaining or running a muck.

1,2,3 under...

Back floats

This was Baby Fox's favorite part, running on jumping off of this thing.

The rest of Saturday was pretty low key, I contact papered the cabinets. Well took the old stuff off and put new stuff down, man that his hard on the knees!

After afternoon naps, I took Mini Fox on some errands.

Waiting to return something at Kohls

Then when we got home Mr. and Baby Fox were at the park, so we went up and joined them.

We were watching that guy fly a helicopter

We went home and put her down for her late afternoon nap. I had to wake her up but first had to snap some pictures.

Dinner was mac and cheese, it was her first time trying it and she pretty much loved it.

Her sign for more (opening and closing your fists).

After done some laying around happened

Mr. was cleaning up outside from BBQing dinner and Mini Fox crawled to the window to wave hello (she just got waving down the past few days, and can say Hi Dada, but really only does it to Mr.)

And then it was time for bed, love polka dots on her.

Sunday I was looking forward to sneaking off to the grocery store before everyone woke up, I thought it was my new thing...but nope. Baby Fox heard me walking out the door and started calling my name. Of course I had to go get him and try to rush him out the door so I could still grocery shop and get home before everyone else woke up. He was upset with me for leaving the house without eating breakfast. As you can tell he got over it.

He decided he wanted to wear a tank top and was cold and wanted his blankie wrapped around him.

Then Baby Fox and I met my dad at church while Mr. stayed home with Mini Fox (church is during her nap time and things get ugly when we take her)

Donuts afterward

When I looked at the monitor during nap time, I couldn't see Baby Fox, so I went up to tell him to go to bed because after nap some friends were coming home and he needed his rest. I found him like this.

yes he's sleeping right by the door

When I asked him why he was sleeping there, he said it was so that he could get to the bathroom easier, cause getting out of bed is too hard (you know the whole foot it is to get off of his bed).

After naps, some friends came over (I've known the husband since 3rd grade, he was my brother's best friend and happens to live in the same town as us) As you could guess, more swimming.

We attempted to make homemade ice cream. I don't think I got the insert cold enough cause it totally didn't work. Boo, the kids were disappointed.

They have a little boy the same age as Baby Fox, it was great to see them play together, they entertained each other and we got to eat dinner in peace, it was great.

So fun hanging out with them, we don't do it often enough. Summer BBQ's are the best.

Our weekend was awesome, can't every weekend be three days of fun with friends? Please?


What did you do this weekend? Link up your post in the comments so I can check it out!

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and with Bella & Lisa