Time for A Break

This is so hard for me to write, but it's also been a long time coming - I am taking a long term break from my blog! I have been blogging since May 2014, so I made it over 10 years on here solidly blogging. I have been on here through so many life changes - buying a home, getting married, having a second kid; but, I have been struggling this year to make time for everything I need to. I've been focusing on my health and other hobbies, so I just can't do it all right now. I'm not shutting it down, because ideally, I'd love to bring it back one day, so it's a bye for now. 

But, I won't be done talking beauty, books and everything - just make sure you following along on instagram as I will still be active there! 

https://www.instagram.com/reneeclementine/

(It's the typing and editing time on the computer that I can't manage at this time). I appreciate all the support over the past 10 years! 

Five on Friday - October 25, 2024 ~ Calgary Farmyard, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Book Review, Calgary First Responders Run, Make Me A Mixtape Book Review, and

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all have a great week! 

ONE 

Make Me A Mixtape was received as a review copy 

This past weekend we enjoyed a little pumpkin patch at the Calgary Farmyard - it was so much fun! There was so many great activities for us and the kids and the weather was fantastic. It's been a great Fall here in Calgary! 

Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Stain in Mahogany Mami

I have heard rave reviews about this Milani lip stain, so I had to try this product! I haven't tried much from Milani, but coloured me intrigued! 

I purchased this product

Milani Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain in Mahogany Mami ~ $16.97 CAN. Lip color goes low maintenance with Color Fetish Hydrating Lip Stain. Made with hydration-rich Hyaluronic Acid and plant-derived Squalane, this cushiony high-comfort formula applies with a glossy shine that transforms into a semi-matte tint as it dries down. The never sticky, non-drying formula delivers up to 8HRS of stain power, hydration & comfortable wear. Say hello to your lazy girl lip era!

This is a stain type product - so it goes on with a cushiony applicator that it goes on shiny and then it dries down to a semi-matte finish on the lips! I don't wear a ton of stains, but I love the idea of the hint staying on the lips as the product wears off.

Manicure Monday - Glow in the Dark Bat Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

I purchased everything in this post

I love October so much - it's one of my favourite months for nail art! We love Halloween so much and the whole month of October, the #CBBxManiMonday is doing Halloween nails for the whole month! 

Five on Friday - October 18, 2024 ~ Thanksgiving at the Cabin, Jillian Harris x Joe Fresh Sweaters, Spooky Halloween Classic Reads, Oreo Coca Cola, and Somewhere Beyond The Sea Pre-order

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

We spent the Thanksgiving weekend at the cabin with our family - it was a beautiful, quiet weekend that was so relaxing! I read a whole book, did lots of scrapbooking and enjoyed the weekend! 

Manicure Monday - Jack O'Lantern Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - hope you had a great weekend! 

I purchased everything in this post

I love Halloween time and the whole month of October the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing Halloween nails - it's my favourite! They are so much fun! Last week I didn't have time to do any designs, so this week I had to make sure to get in some nail art! 

Five on Friday - October 11, 2024 ~ The Crescent Moon Tearoom Book Review, Alberta Larches and Aurora Borealis, October Anticipated Reads and Calgary Police Run

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

This book was received as a review copy

Happy to share my thoughts on The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski - what a perfect cozy witchy book for the Fall. We find ourselves in the Cresent Moon Tearoom, that our three sisters own - all triplets that can read the future. But they find out someone may have put a curse on them to try and separate them at the same time the Witch's Counsel gives them a difficult task. The sisters are finding their own paths and are finding it harder to stay together - a book about family with distinct characters and magic! Great read! 4 stars. 

Veriphy Skincare Routine - Power Trip Serum, Hit or Mist Toner, and Self Absorbed Moisturizer

Time for a skincare review - it's been a hot minute since I've done a full skincare review, but you know I like to take my time and try all of the products before sharing my thoughts, so you may have seen some of these show up in other posts before! 

These products were received as PR products

I was so excited when Veriphy offered to send me some products to try and the brand is described as "clean, vegan science backed skincare" so I had a feeling their products would be great! Their packaging is so luxe - glass bottles, gold accents and even great boxes! (They've actually updated their packaging this past year, and it is all green and nice and sleek!) 

Manicure Monday - Halloween Nail Stickers

Happy Mani Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

I purchased everything in this post

It's October and I love this month - it means the #CBBxManiMonday will be doing Halloween nails for the whole month! I love Halloween and all things - usually, I try and do nail art this month, but this weekend I had minimal time, so I used my cute nail stickers as back up! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ September 2024

Here's a look at what I was loving this past month:

The Lottie London products were received as PR samples

For the past year or so, I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Five on Friday - October 4, 2024 ~ Wedding at the Fairmont Palliser, Devonian Gardens, September Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, September Maniology x Me Express Kit, and Virtual Bookclub

Happy Friday everyone - hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

This past weekend my cousin got married at the Fairmont Palliser and it was such a stunning wedding - a gorgeous venue and what a beautiful night! But, I love when we get all dressed up and we had a great night! 

Monthly Reads ~ September 2024

Time for a look at my September Monthly reads! Each month I share a quick look at the books that I've read with a little synopsis and my rating - anything that I love or is really intriguing, I will share a more in depth review on a different post! 

I purchased everything in this post

So, in September I read 10 books with a mix of genres from dark fiction to cozy mystery. I love most genres, and I really want to keep my reads diversified this year! Also, I've been trying to read a mix of old and new books, and this month had a good mix of both! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ September 2024

Back in 2022, I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I've been pretty good about sticking to it! I am trying to be thoughtful in my purchases, so this has been holding me accountable for being reasonable with my spending. Since it worked so well last year, I'm really trying to do the same thing this year! 

I do always love my Monthly Haul posts - it's a good way to keep track of everything that I picked up each month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Well Order ~ $95.80 CAN. I love Wet n Wild's big collections and used to order a ton of them - I've chilled out, but when I saw a whole Nightmare Before Christmas Collection, I could not resist picking up so many goodies to try! Can't wait to review these soooon! 

Manicure Monday - Orange Matte Dotticure

Happy Manicure Monday everyone - hope you had a good week! 

The month of September is for Fall and Back to School Nails with the #CBBxManiMonday group, but I also wanted to incorporate orange today, September 30, for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. While I know this is a show, I always do my part towards learning, bettering myself and encompassing reconciliation. 

Five on Friday - September 27, 2024 ~ Boston Pizza Kids Card, Amazon Dress Find, Beakerhead, The Rec Room, and Funny Catman Attempt

Happy Friday everyone - hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

Have you guys heard of the BP's Kids Cards?! Right now for a $5 donation you get a card that gives you 5 free kids meals (with the purchase of an adult meal), but still a great deal. BP's is Elliott's favourite restaurant, so we picked one up for sure - quick easy meal out is perfect for us here and there! You can get them in store, but if you are interested you can get a digital card too - check them out here! 

Manicure Monday - Oxblood Red Nails

Happy Mani Monday - hope you all had a great week! 

I purchased everything in this post

For the month of September, the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing Back to School and Fall nails for the month. Fall always has me thinking of those deep shades, just like this gorgeous oxblood colour - it's perfect for Fall! 

Five on Friday - September 20, 2024 ~ Heartless Hunter Book Review, Cozy Fall Reads, Briefest View of the Northern Lights, Cupshe Dresses, and Mexx at Walmart

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all had a great week! 

ONE

The Crecsent Moon Tearoom was received as a review copy

Another amazing book review to share with you - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli was a 4.5 star for me! This is a young adult romantasy that had me hooked and kept me up late wanting to know what happened next! It doesn't get any more high stakes and enemies to lovers than a witch hunter falling in love with the Witch he is hunting and her putting herself in that position. I loved the tension and there was so much going on with the characters. I cannot wait to read the second one!

Maybelline Sunkisser Liquid Blushes in Shades On and Rooftop View

I always love finding great drugstore products - I don't try a whole bunch of Maybelline products, but after trying these blushes, I need to try more from them! 

I purchased these on my own

Maybelline Sunkisser Blush ~ $18.49 CAN. Sunkisser Blush delivers glowy, sunkissed cheeks no vacay needed. Its ultra blendable formula melts to skin for a natural glow and up to 12 hour wear. Infused with Vitamin E, this liquid blush is available in blushy and bronzy shades, so you can mix and match to create any look you want, when you want. Plus, its plush dot applicator allows you to just dot, dot, blend. Build with ease by adding desired dots for a more intense look that lasts.

Manicure Monday - Holographic Fall Tree Nails

Happy Manicure Monday! 

I purchased everything in this post

I loooove holographic polish and this shade is amazing for Fall - it is so stunning! I needed a quick mani look this week and the green trees are perfect for the transition in to Fall! 

Five on Friday - September 13, 2024 ~ Never Whistle At Night Book Review, September Most Anticipated Books, Porcupine in the Wild, Sunflowers, and Bissell Little Green Machine

Happy Friday everyone - hope you had a great week! And, happy Friday the 13th! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

Another great book to share - Never Whistle At Night by a variety of indigenous authors, 4 stars. This is an Indigenous horror and dark fiction anthology - I've always said I sometimes struggle with short stories and ambiguous endings, but when it's explained by means of cultural teachings and leaving it up to the listener, I can be a little more accepting even though I typically like my stories wrapped up nicely.

Manicure Monday - Sunflower Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - hope you all had a great weekend! 

The Biosculpture polish was received as a PR sample

It's almost Fall, ya'll and I'm so excited - my sunflowers are starting to bloom and they are perfect for this time of year! I am working on upping my stamping game! 

Five on Friday - September 6, 2024 ~ Experienced Book Review, August Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, Costco Plant and Top, and One Night Ultimate Vampire

Happy Friday everyone - and happy Back to School week for the kids! My little guy went off to Grade 2 and my oldest went to College this week! 

ONE

Experienced was sent as a review copy

Time for another great book review - Experienced by Kate Young, 4 stars! This was a good, easy romance read. We meet our main character, newly out, whose girlfriend decides that she wants her to take a 3 month break so she can go experience the dating scene before settling down. Of course, it doesn't go to plan, but our main character does discover herself, friendships and perhaps love along the way!

August 2024 Ipsy Glambag Unboxing

Ipsy to me is one of the OG Beauty Subscription - I have been getting these once every few months just to see if they still are great! 

The June 2024 Theme is Enter Your Soft Era and described as "What better way to get into the IPSY spirit than with a varsity-inspired Glam Bag design? August’s Bag features faux-leather, contrasting colors, and hand-sewn patches to create a part-of-the-team vibe. Plus, it’s packed with all the beauty MVPs you need to ace your routine."

I purchased this bag

The Ipsy Glam Bag is $14 per month + $3.95 shipping to Canada (it worked out to about $25 CAN with the exchange for the month!) Each month comes with 5 curated products based on your preference quiz and I now you get to pick one of the items that is included in the box. It also gives you access to beauty deals in their shop. 

Here are the products that were included in this month's Glam Bag:

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ August 2024

Here's a look at the products I was loving this past month: 

The Lottie London blush was received as a PR sample

For the past year or so, I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Here's a closer look at the best products I was loving in August: 

Monthly Reads ~ August 2024

Time for a look at my August Monthly reads! Each month I share a quick look at the books that I've read with a little synopsis and my rating - anything that I love or is really intriguing, I will share a more in depth review on a different post! 

I purchased everything in this post

So, in August I read 10 books with a mix of genres from adult romance to YA fantasy. I love most genres, and I really want to keep my reads diversified this year! Also, I've been trying to read a mix of old and new books, and this month had a good mix of both! 

I read 3 physical books and listened to 6 audiobooks and read 1 e-book. Here's a quick look at all the books I read in the past month:

Manicure Monday - Back to School Graded Paper Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - and happy week back to school! It's time! 

I purchased everything in this post

For the month of September the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing Back to School and Fall nails - I love both of these themes! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ August 2024

Back in 2022, I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I've been pretty good about sticking to it! I am trying to be thoughtful in my purchases, so this has been holding me accountable for being reasonable with my spending. Since it worked so well last year, I'm really trying to do the same thing this year! 

I do always love my Monthly Haul posts - it's a good way to keep track of everything that I picked up each month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Amazon Blush Finds ~ $31.64 CAN. I was so excited for these Maybelline Sunkissed blushes and they are more available now, but were only available on Amazon at the start of the month. I picked up 2 shades - a bronzy one and a brighter yellow and the formula is fantastic! Hoping to have a review up soon! 

Summery Makeup With Lottie London

Lottie London is a brand that has crossed my radar lately - they are an affordable, drugstore makeup brand. Their skincare products have impressed and now I'm delving in to their makeup products and I'm equally impressed with what I've tried! 

I received these products as PR samples

All of these products were perfect for an end-of-Summer look, so here's a close look at all the products and my thoughts on them:

Five on Friday - August 30, 2024 ~ Book Club, 9th Anniversary Hike - Ha Ling Peak, New Fit Bit and Walking Pad, and The Last Hunt

Happy Friday - I hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

This past weekend was Book Club and it was a blast! We went to Vacation Brewery and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and chat books! The book we read was 84, Charing Cross Road which was a non-fiction quick novella read! 

Manicure Monday - Holographic Bookworm Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

I purchased everything in this post

I just had book club yesterday, so I was very inspired by all out bookish talk, so Summery bookworm nails are here! 

Five on Friday - August 23, 2024 ~ Wayward Series Book Review, The Calgary Zoo, The Big Bounce, Troll Falls Hike, and PSL Season

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

New book series review for you - the Wayward Children series books 1-3 by Seanan McGuire (Be Sure is a bind up of the first 3 books in the series!) If you like weird adventure stories that get a little dark, these novellas series set around children who have traveled to portal worlds is a must read!

Book 1 is Every Heart A Doorway - we meet our main characters at a boarding school for children from portal worlds all waiting to return, but they start dying off - it's a bit of a whodunnit to figure out who is hurting the children. Book 2 is Down Among the Sticks and Bones and it is Jack and Jill's portal story - starts with their sad childhood that leads to them finding the door. They go down to a dark world with a vampire prince and a mad scientist. Book 3 is Beneath the Sugar Sky has us back at the boarding school meeting a mermaid and a daughter of a past student who is dead. They have to travel to a nonsense world to put all the pieces back together!

Manicure Monday - Holo Taco Guilty Pleasure Thermal Polish

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

I purchased everything in this post

For the whole month of August (and July) the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing Summer nails - this always means bright and colourful nails for me, but also nails that I can do quickly, because I feel like the Summers are always packed with so few weekends to get everything in that I don't have a ton of time to do crazy nails! 

Five on Friday - August 16, 2024 ~ The Spellshop Book Review, Auction Finds, Monopoly Bid, Dollar Store Finds, and New TV Watches - Too Hot To Handle and Dirty Pop

Happy Five on Friday - I hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

I am always excited to review a great book and The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a great, cute, cozy fantasy novel! It takes place as our main character is fleeing an uprising in the city and she gets on her boat with some spell books she wants to keep safe and her helper, a sentient spider plant. With nowhere else to go, she flees to her home island where she plans on staying to herself so no one should find out what she has. But of course, there are neighbors and people start showing up in the island so they have to band together and make a living! It was a great story! 4.5 stars. 

Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation Review

Spoiler alert - I love this foundation, it already made my Monthly Favourites for June, but I think it still deserves it's own review! 

I purchased this product

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation ~ $57.00 CAN. A lightweight waterproof foundation with the skincare benefits of a serum and self-setting powder for blurring effect in a medium-coverage, matte finish.

This is a lightweight formula that is formulated with a self setting powder to absorb sweat and oil during wear time. It instantly helps blurs the skin and won't clog pores or cause breakouts. The foundation is waterproof, humidity proof and sweat proof. 

Manicure Monday - Watercolour Brushed Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

I purchased everything in this post

For the whole month of August (and July) the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing Summer nails - this always means bright and colourful nails for me, but also nails that I can do quickly, because I feel like the Summers are always packed with so few weekends to get everything in that I don't have a ton of time to do crazy nails! 

Five on Friday - August 9, 2024 ~ Sheep River Falls, July Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, Summer Romance Reads, YYC Icecream Fest, and August Most Anticipated Books

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a good week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

This past weekend we took a family drive out to Sheep River Falls - it's a such a gorgeous drive and the falls were beautiful. The family actually swam in the water and it was so cold it hurt, but they had fun! It's a beautiful spot in South Kananaskis to check out! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ July 2024

Here's a look at my favourites from July:

The Keys and Flexitol were received as PR samples

The last little bit I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Here's a closer look at the best products I was loving in July:

Manicure Monday - Pink and Orange Checkered Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a good weekend! 

It's August which means it's time for Summer nails - my favourite! Summer for me is always fresh, easy and bright nails, so that's usually what you can expect from me for the next couple of months! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ July 2024

Back in 2022, I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I've been pretty good about sticking to it! I am trying to be thoughtful in my purchases, so this has been holding me accountable for being reasonable with my spending. Since it worked so well last year, I'm really trying to do the same thing this year! 

I do always love my Monthly Haul posts - it's a good way to keep track of everything that I picked up each month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Indigo Preorder ~ $27.55 CAN. This book was so gorgeous and sounded so good - I had to put in a preorder to make sure I got those beautiful purple edges! 

Five on Saturday - August 3, 2024 ~ Silverwood Idaho, Coeur D'Alene, Target Haul, Trader Joes Haul, and Time At The Cabin

Happy Saturday everyone - I hope you all had a good weekend. We have been so busy it's wild! 

ONE 

We have had a busy Summer - we went to Idaho to go to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Waterpark and we had a blast! It was just a couple hour drive down from the cabin and we stayed in Coeur D'Alene. The parks were great - the water park had some big slides and it was so much fun! The theme park itself has some big rollercoasters and fun rides! We had a blast! 

Monthly Reads ~ July 2024

Time for a look at my July Monthly reads! Each month I share a quick look at the books that I've read with a little synopsis and my rating - anything that I love or is really intriguing, I will share a more in depth review on a different post! 

I purchased everything in this post

So, in July I read 6 books with a mix of genres from adult romance to YA fantasy. I love most genres, and I really want to keep my reads diversified this year! Also, I've been trying to read a mix of old and new books, but this month was mostly new books! 

I read 3 physical books and listened to 3 audiobooks. Here's a quick look at all the books I read in the past month:

Manicure Monday - Scratch Nail Wraps

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a good weekend! 

I purchased the wraps

For the whole Summer the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing Summer nails! We have been gone for a week and a half, so I needed something quick to do once I got home! 

Five on Friday - July 26, 2024 Swatch Post ~ Auric Plush Ritual Treatment in Haze, YC Collection Island Eyeliners, ColourPop Chrome Creme Gel Liner, ColourPop Chrome Liquid Eyeshadow, and Maybelline Lipstick Vinyl Ink Liquid

Happy Friday - I'm away so doing a fun swatch post for while I'm away! 

ONE 

Auric Cosmetics Plush Ritual Ceramide Lip Treatment in Haze ~ $45.00 CAN. A luxuriously hydrating lip treatment that enhances lips with a subtle wash of color.

This is certainly a luxurious lip treatment - I received it in my Beautylish Lucky Bag, but I have purchased Auric before and their products are fantastic! This is a soothing lip treatment that delivers intense moisture day and night, this formula combines rich ceramides and French lupin seed with high-quality olive oils to help stimulate the synthesis of collagen, improving your lips elasticity and firmness. 

Manicure Monday - Pink Shimmery Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a good weekend! 

I needed something bright and quick that was going to last my whole holiday - pink is always my go to! 

Five on Friday - July 19, 2024 ~ Activate, Science Centre Bugs and Bytes, Sandals, Hand Held Fan, and Vacation Time!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

I think I've shared Activate before, but it's so much fun - me and Kayla went and ran around for 90 minutes and had such a blast. There is so really from rooms: the laser, the throwing, the big grid - it's all a blast! 

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray Review

If you've been around here for a while, then you I'm a long time fan of the Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - it made my Best Setting Sprays in 2019 and Monthly Favs back in 2022, but I've never written a review of it! 

This was sent from Butterly in exchange for a review - this post was not a requirement

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray ~ $27.00 CAN for this 1 oz mini size (full size is $48.50 CAN for 4 oz). An award-winning lightweight vegan setting and finishing spray that keeps makeup fresh, smudge-proof, and transfer resistant for up to 16 hours.

Manicure Monday - Watermelon Nail Art

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! 

The OPI polish was received as a PR sample

It's July which means it's time for Summer nails - my favourite! Summer for me is always fresh, easy and bright nails, so that's usually what you can expect from me for the next couple of months! 

June 2024 Ipsy Glambag Unboxing

Ipsy to me is one of the OG Beauty Subscription - I have been getting these once every few months just to see if they still are great! 

The June 2024 Theme is Sunny Days Ahead and described as "If there was ever a print that screamed summer, it’s June’s Glam Bag design. It’s bright, bold, and perfectly captures the feel of a sun-kissed season thanks to its high-impact colors (picked in honor of Pride Month!), wetsuit-esque fabric, and sporty zipper. Plus, it's packed with all the sizzling beauty picks you need for sunny days ahead."

I purchased this on my own

The Ipsy Glam Bag is $14 per month + $3.95 shipping to Canada (it worked out to $25.06 CAN with the exchange for the month!) Each month comes with 5 curated products based on your preference quiz and I now you get to pick one of the items that is included in the box. It also gives you access to beauty deals in their shop. 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ June 2024

Here's a look at my top Beauty Favourites from June:

The Biotherm and Keys were received as PR samples

The last little bit I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Five on Friday - July 12, 2024 ~ Calgary Stampede, Pancake Breakfasts, Peonies, Stampede Shirt, and Heat Wave

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all had a great week! It's been busy here, but a fun week! 

ONE 

I purchased everything in this post

It's Stampede time! Yahoo! I went with my sister in law and a cousin to Stampede and we had a blast - I had pickle pizza, dunkaroo mini donuts, and had so much fun! It's been such a hot week, but it's always a crazy, busy day! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ June 2024

Back in 2022, I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I've been pretty good about sticking to it! I am trying to be thoughtful in my purchases, so this has been holding me accountable for being reasonable with my spending. Since it worked so well last year, I'm really trying to do the same thing this year! 

I do always love my Monthly Haul posts - it's a good way to keep track of everything that I picked up each month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Walmart Order ~ $36.13 CAN. I was super excited to try these bronzing drops from Lottie London and I've heard amazing things about the Milani Lip Stain - I can't wait to try these both soon! I have used the LA Colors Crackle Top Coat - you can see my review here!