Best Cheap Sunnies

Happy Wednesday Fox Friends! We started something new over on The Blended Blog to help plan your fashion posts, we thought it would be fun to go back to the orginial way we did fashion posts, by bossing your around and telling you what the topic of the week was. This week is sunglasses. Let me tell you, my relationship with sunglasses is a tumultuous one.  Knowing this, I know not to buy expensive ones. Enter the best aviator sunglasses EVER! Actually Mr. bought them first and then I stole all of his, so he ordered more. They are cheap enough you can have a pair in all of your cars, plus your purse. I have them in both the blue and brown.

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jumpsuit (same style different print, similar here, and here) / sunglasses

Oh and one of the best parts, built in bra and it's a little padded, so you know if you're cold, no one will be able to tell. I wish I had gotten a size smaller, but it still works. Now to get it hemmed, it's 4 inches too long, haha #shortgirlproblems before summer starts.

The necklace is from my friends shop, she has amazing things and was just featured in OC Fashion week! I adore this one, need to tell her I want one. I have this one and wear it ALL the time, it's my go to if I don't feel like trying to find something, it always works. (not affiliate, just really like her stuff).

No way around taking pictures with sunglasses and not seeing what is in front of you...pool and tripod.

Seriously, these glasses are bomb dot com. Plus they come with a hard shell case AND a glasses sleeve. Talk about getting your money worth.

Also linking up with  Anne and this months co-host Jessica for Currently. This months topics are showering, cultivating, expecting, making, and buying.

Showering: Daily? Not sure what I'm suppose to write? Although a friend of mine is pregnant and will probably have a baby shower, so baby shower? Other then that, nothing.

Cultivating: Baby Fox's karate skills. He is doing so well. We stopped for about 4 months and are back at it and it was like no time has passed. I'm excited to see how he grows from here.

Expecting: To got to the beach a LOT this summer. Last summer, well Fall (September and October) we started going a lot with the kids and they had a blast. Now that they are older and more independent we can sit and watch them and not have to play with them the whole time we are there.

Making: Trying out new recipes. I'm starting a new series over on my YouTube channel about trying out random recipes I find and documenting what went wrong, what I would do different the next time. I've tried (but didn't document) Instant Pot Risotto, and it turned out great and it was super easy! I also tried cooking a whole chicken in the Instant Pot, SO yummy!

Buying: Ulta has their 21 days of beauty and they had my favorite eyeliner for half off! So naturally I bought 2, and then I had to get to free shipping, so I bought another one of my favorite eyelash curler (cause it was $5 off, still is) and going to try a new hair mask. Friday they have my favorite Tarte Lip Paint, it's good...you should get some, it's only $10 (normally $20) a tube...worth it! I might pick up enough to get to free shipping, hehe.

Link up your fashion posts below, thank you for making this link up such a success!

An InLinkz Link-up

March Boxy Charm Unboxing

Hi Foxy Friends! I was hoping to get this video out last Thursday, but Mr. upgraded my computer, so now it's super fast which is awesome! Plus I got double the storage space, and what blogger doesn't need extra storage space? This is suppose to be a March box, but I forgot to renew my subscription, so it didn't go through till late, oops! Hopefully April comes sooner! Anyway, this is everything I got in my box this month.

Here is the price break down:

Pur Eye Shadow Palette $36
Bellapierre Mascara $20
South Mane Beauty Under Eye Gels $10
Make Up Brush Set $23.15
Pretty Vulgar Blush $26

So for $19.33 a month I got all of this stuff in my box, pretty darn awesome if you ask me!

If you would like to try the box out here is my affiliate link: http://bit.ly/2JdWhKV

TBB Asks: April Spring Edition

Hi Foxy Friends! Happy Monday! Before I start answering today's questions I wanted to say Happy Anniversary to Mr. Today we celebrate 13 years together. One one hand it seemed to fly by and on the other hand I don't really remember life before him. Happy Anniversary Mr. I love you to the moon and back. If you want to see our marriage in numbers, last year I did a post of our marriage in numbers, it was super fun to put together. And to add to that post...

12...the number of months we lived in our apartment after we sold our condo before we bought our house.

13...the number of years we've been married

Okay now for the other questions:

1. What 3 colors remind you of Spring? Pink, Yellow and Baby Blue, although yellow looks awful on me.

2. What is the first thing you add to your wardrobe in Spring?

This is going to sound snobby, but nothing really, since we don't get extreme temps here. I do like to try and add some new t-shirts. I really like these (affiliate)...and am hoping they go on sale when the Nordstrom Anniversary sale comes along in July. Going to stock up if they do!

3.  What is the first wardrobe item you ditch in Spring?

I don't have much that I ditch (see #2), but I definitely don't wear my jackets, mostly stick to sweaters.

4.  Who mows your grass where you live?

Gardener, I am so allergic to grass, I don't think anyone wants me out there mowing the lawn.

5. What is Spring like where you live?

Currently it's 70°F, and pretty much perfect weather here.

6.  What's your favorite thing about Spring?

The longer days, the blooming flowers and the excitement for summer and planing summer things. Are you a Spring cleaner?

8.  Are you a baseball fan? 

Mr does? Does that count? But since I've been married to him I've watch a LOT more baseball than normal. We even watch the draft...

9.  Tulips or Daffodils?

Tulips, colorful ones.

10.  Favorite outdoor Spring activity.

When we can start swimming again. Which is usually Memorial Day weekend.

11.  Flower in the ground or in pots?

Well I have a black thumb, so I'm going to say in the ground, because I can't for the life of me remember to water the plants...so at least in the ground they get water from the sprinklers. These are from Costco, those bulbs, and they keep coming back, sometimes several times in a season. I don't have to do anything, which is the best part.



12. Favorite Bird?

Humming bird, and blue bird, they are just so pretty when I see them in my backyard.

13. Car wash or wash vehicles at home?

Car wash, but that never happens, so wash at home because the kids help and it takes up a good chunk of afternoon and they love it.



14.  When do you pull out your sandals?

They're petty much out all the time? Typically they aren't worn from December to about Mid February. Mr. wears them everyday...no matter the temps outside. Not that it gets that cold, but for me low 50's is cold.

So what are some of your Spring favorites? Answer the questions below or go link up your blog pst over on The Blended Blog

Friday Favorites #157

Hi Foxy Friends! Kids have Spring Break starting after school today! So excited for them. We're doing a trip to the mountains, but not until Thursday, so looking forward to taking time off of work, I've been working about 5-10 overtime hours a week, it's starting to get to me...so taking some time to enjoy the family for the long weekend. Anyway, let's get to my Friday Favorites.

In case you missed it this week:

Monday: 5 Favorite Make Up Products
Tuesday: Disney On Ice In Southern California
Wednesday: What's Up Wednesday

I wanted to get a video up yesterday, but Mr. was upgrading the computer still, so it will have to wait...

What's going on with us? Well life has gotten crazy. Before kids...yep my kid is only going to do one thing a season...now..somehow we've ended up with 4...say what? We just signed Baby Fox back up for karate lessons. We were wanting to do it after baseball, but a good deal came up and we jumped on it. He has his first lesson last night, he was in Karate before and we had to stop, but we're back at it! It's so cool, before we were at a place where we couldn't see what they were doing and we weren't allowed to watch, but Baby Fox's Sensei has moved locations and now we get to see everything, it's pretty awesome.

Then we have this girl doing soccer.

Baby Fox doing baseball, he's the "pitcher" in this picture.

And then there is gymnastics and trampoline class too...

OH and he has aerodynamics/paper airplane class too...but that's just a 6 week thing...phew..I'm tired just thinking about it...but I love that they are interested in so many things.

You guys, I FINALLY have a girl with hair long enough I can do a crown braid...this make my heart so happy you have no idea.

She sees a dog an immediately wants to pet it.

After school treat of In and Out shakes...drinking it at Costco.

When we went into Costco I tried to get one of those picture where you don't know where you are...but they weren't really cooperating...but it was fun none-the-less.

She says I have a good idea...how about I stand here...this is her sneaky face.

Okay going to bombard you with a bunch of The Blended Blog stuff now so you can mark your calender's and get to linking up with us!

First up, as most of you know, the first Monday of every month is The Blended Blog Asks and then everyone else answers. It's a fun way to get to know fellow bloggers and it's an easy Monday morning post. So get to answering the questions and link up with us!

 

Next, is the topics for the rest of the Mondays in April:

 

Last, we decided to go back to how things used to be for our Wednesday style posts and give people some promts. I find it easier to do outfit posts when someone is telling me what to do, so here are all of the Spring Fashion link up propmts. Obviously, you don't have to follow it, but if you are feeling a little creative-less, then use these prompts!

 

And last but certainly not least. my good friend and fellow The Blended Blogger is a published author! There were 11 ladies who contributed with their personal journey and stories. Carrie is sharing her journey with God and the relationships around her, she gets real and I'm super proud to call her friend. I can't wait to read it! Click here for more details from Carrie.

While I don't have teenagers yet, I fully agree with this 100%.

I haven't seen this one yet...but wow, he's so good. Just thinking about how much coordinating and the choreography to do this...wow, just wow. Everything he does is awesome.

Speaking of The Greatest Showman, I was telling Mr. that I wanted to get it when it came out on video, he says, why do you get a hard copy (engineer speak for physical copy), why not just get the digital copy. I said, we'll it's almost the same cost and it comes with a digital copy. So why not get the one from the store. He looks at me and says, do you even know how to use the digital copy? Haha, caught, yep have no idea how to retrieve them. Every single one of our Disney movies has come with a digital copy and I have no idea how to retrieve them...this is why I need a hard copy of it.

Hope you all have a great Easter weekend! See you on Monday for some TBB Asks!

Linking up here

What Up Wednesday

Hi Foxy Friends! Don't have an outfit post for you, computer is getting fixed by Mr....rather upgraded and it's not done yet. So all of my pictures are stuck on a hard drive somewhere. But I thought I would link up with  Shay, Mel and Sheaffer for their What's Up Wednesday.


1. What We're Eating

Sunday I made a whole chicken in the crock pot...turned out pretty good and the kids asked for more, which NEVER happens, so it will be definitely going into the rotation. I made a video of what I did, coming soon. I'm going to start a new series, where I try recipes on the web and then show you how I did it, what I did wrong and what I would change for the next time around.

Also eating all the cheese...I was working some overtime at home and Mr. came upstairs with a little snack for me. He knows the way to my heart, the crackers with the swirl on them are garlic flavored ones from Trader Joe's and combine that with the white cheese (from TJ's called Unexpected Cheddar Cheese), amazeballs...yes people still say that, okay I still say that. Go get it, you'll eat the whole thing in one sitting. 

2. What I'm Reminiscing About

Easter is coming and this popped up in my FB feed...awww...they were so little!

3. What I'm Loving

Getting home earlier. It feels like I have so much more to my day. Even though I wake up at 3:15am, I am getting home at 3:30 and it's amazing to be able to do errands after work, instead of rushing home and not getting those same errands done. So far so good, don't love waking up so early, but I do love my after work time to get stuff done.

4. What We've Been Up To

Sports, all the sports. Soccer, baseball, gymnastics and trampoline...so many things, but the kids are having a blast and I enjoy watching them. Although with soccer and baseball being on the day of course almost all of their games are at the same time..divide and conquer, but then one of us doesn't get to see the other kid do their thing...insert sad face here.

5. What I'm Dreading

Having to get my blood drawn. Not getting the blood drawn part, but the results part. I feel like I'm being judged by what I eat...I try to eat healthy...but then sugar comes along and ruins it...haha! We'll see how it goes. But eventually I need to get that done.

Also dreading that Mr. is going on 2 work trips, one for 4 days, not a big deal, and then the other is for 10 days...pray for me.

6. What I'm Working On

Lots of YouTube videos for my channel and trying to start up a channel for the kids. I'm currently trying to gather a bunch of videos for their channel so we aren't pressured into having to make videos, plus doing my own videos and their videos...plus the blog...time management my friends. If you want to be the first to subscribe, click here.

7.  What I'm Excited About

Spring break next week. Well I don't get a Spring break but we're headed to the mountains with some friends and I'm going to enjoy 4 days of not thinking about work, working any over time or anything that has to do with thinking...besides which snack to eat next. Yay for big bear! The kids are excited to get away too.

8. What I'm Watching/Reading

We just finished watching a show called Altered Carbon, if sci-fi future shows are your thing, watch it, it's on Netflix and really good. I'm really hoping it gets picked up for another season.

I wish I was reading something, but see #7...not a priority for me right now. #truth

9. What I'm Listening To

I can't stop listening to The Greatest Showman sound track. I can't wait for it to come out on video in a few weeks, I'll definitely be watching it on repeat...especially with Mr. leaving town for a few days.

10. What I'm Wearing

I had a whole outfit to post today, but Mr. is upgrading my computer and it's in upgrade time out...apparently it's fighting back, but he says he's winning the battle...so hopefully it's back up sometime tomorrow!

In the mean time here is an outfit from last Spring...

11. What I'm Doing This Weekend

So far nothing. Going to get my hair cut...it's been 3 months since my last one...and if I do end up getting on, then this will be a record for me...usually it's once a year. So I'm doing good that I'm even considering going at the 3 month mark, haha.

Sunday is Easter, so church with my parents, hunting for Easter eggs and then dinner at my Aunt's house.

12. What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

We're going to see Disney on Ice and the mountain trip, plus my Mother in law is coming to visit! Yay! Oh and how can I forget, Mr. and I are going away for a few days at the end of the month. We got a GREAT deal at our favorite Bed and Breakfast in Santa Barbara for Cyber Monday, and we're finally cashing in on it. Can't wait to spend some quality time with Mr. I think the last time we got away was probably 3 years ago when we went for our 10 year anniversary, we even got the same room again. Looking to be a pretty busy month!




13. What Else is New?

Not much else is new, I've pretty much told you everything...hmm...if anyone has any tricks on how to get a reservation at Yosemite...we're all ears. We have 5 people trying to get a reservation this last go around...and not one of us got anything. So wish us luck for the 15th of next month..we're hoping if we go the weekend before school starts, we'll be able to get in...that's what we did last year and it worked out pretty good.

Now link up your fashion posts below. Thanks to all that continue to make this link up a success!

An InLinkz Link-up

Disney On Ice: Frozen Coming to So Cal

Hi Foxy Friends! Today I have the pleasure announcing that Disney on Ice is coming to Southern California from April 19-29, 2018. I can tell you from first hand experience that when Disney on Ice comes to town you want to go.

We got to go last time they were in town and the kids LOVED it. As soon as the show ended, they were asking when they could go again!

This time around Mickey and Minnie are hosting with special guest appearances from Toy Story, Finding Dory, The Lion King and the inspiring Disney Princesses.

You'll get to discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before! Dazzling ice skating, special effects and unforgettable music will transport you to a wintry Arendelle. Come be a part of Anna’s adventure to search for Queen Elsa.

See all of your favorite Frozen characters: Olaf, Kristoff and everyone's favorite reindeer, Sven. Be a part of the magic to bring back Summer! Sing along to some of your favorite songs and relive the whole experience like never before.

Right now they have 20% off using code MOM20, go to Disney On Ice, to get your tickets now.

Here are the details:

L O N G  B E A C H

WHEN: Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22, 2018

• Thursday, April 19 7:30 PM
• Friday, April 20 7:30 PM
• Saturday, April 21 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, April 22 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

TICKETS: Tickets start at just $20!

Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $15 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating)  

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.             
*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

O N T A R I O

WHEN: Thursday, April 26 – Sunday, April 29, 2018

• Thursday, April 26 7:00 PM
• Friday, April 27 7:00 PM

• Saturday, April 28 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, April 29 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

WHERE: Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS: Tickets start at just $20!

Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $15 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating)  

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.             
*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply.

Hope to see you there!

We're gNop

5 Favorite Make Up Products

Hi Foxy Friends! Today I'm linking up with The Blended Blog and sharing my top 5, I keep buying, favorite make up products.

*Some of the links are affiliate links and I will  either receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you click on it or if you make a purchase from one of these links, I may also receive a commission on the sale of the product. Click here for my disclosure page. 

| ONE |

My favorite eyeliner. I actually have two. I have for coloring in, one for making the cat eye and another for my water line...although the cat eye and water line is a dual, so that is only one! I have recommended the dual one to several friends and they all love it too. The other one is my favorite too, and I always get the color Perversion (it's super black).

tip: The dual one is going to be on Ulta's 21 Days of beauty on March 28 and make sure it's the first thing you buy in the morning because once it runs out of stock for the day, you'll be sad. Heck for $12, what do you have to lose?!

Related: 5 Tip To Learn How to Apply Make Up, From Beginner

| TWO |

My go to eye shadow palette right now? The Jaclyn Hill one from Morphe although they are now selling it at Ulta. Every eye shadow look I've done in the past 3 months has been with this palette. It's a great price for how many colors you get, and the pigment is fantastic.

| THREE |

Eyelashes, what can I saw, I'm obessed? I have a few favorites, the first is for everyday life, if you want to just have more then you do...the second is for when you want a bolder look and longer eyelashes (I actually wear these as everyday too...just cause I can), I also really like these for a bolder looks as well, they're called Iconic Lite.

Related: What's In My Make Up Stash

| FOUR |

Lipsense, you guys I have a problem...see...enough said. I did a video last week on 15 of the 18 colors I own...so click over there to see that video.

You guys...this is my actual stash, not a stock photo...and not all of my colors are here...yikes!

Related: How I Do My Make Up

| FIVE |

My favorite mascara is this one...I don't use it on my own lashes, but I use it on the fake ones and they make them look extra long and full.

OH and honorable mention is this Highligher...it's amazing! So what are some of your make up favorites?  Jump on over to The Blended Blog to see what products are others favorites and link up your own make up favorites!

This make up look using all of these products except the mascara and the highlighter. Lip color is Mulled Wine.

Linking up here