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! 

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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! 

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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! 

Manicure Monday - Bright Criss Cross Tip Nails

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

The BioSculpture polishes were received as PR samples

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! 

Five on Sunday - July 7, 2024 ~ Penticton, B.C. Trip, The Enchanted Forest, Amazon Shirt Find, Monopoly Deal, and July Most Anticipated Books

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

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Over the long weekend, the boys and I went and visited our family in Penticton - it was beautiful out, we had a ton of fun! I went wine tasting with my brother, sister, husband and oldest son - it was a blast as usual and we had a great visit! 

Armani Beauty - Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Intense Berry

Ooooh - I'm so excited! I love a luxurious makeup product and Armani Beauty is certainly a luxury brand. This is a new blush product and I'm fully on the cream and liquid cheek products so I am ready to dive in to this! 

This was sent to me by Butterly for review

Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Intense Berry ~ $56.00 CAN. A lightweight liquid blush that quickly melts into skin to deliver a luminous flush of color—for a glowing makeup look that lasts up to 12 hours.

This is a little pricey, but the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk line is highly revered - so, while this is a splurge, with only a couple of dots used every time, this should last a really long time! This is meant to be a light weight, hydrating cheek tint that uses a micro–fil™ technology that allows it to blend seamlessly in to the skin without looking patchy. 

Monthly Reads ~ June 2024

Time for a look at my June 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 June I read 9 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 I'm pretty close to that! 

Manicure Monday - Sally Hansen x Minions Nails

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

I purchased everything in this post

I'm loving our #CBBxManiMonday June theme of bright and colourful - it's always how I love to do my nails, so it's great for me! 

Five on Friday - June 28, 2024 ~ This Summer Will Be Different Book Review, Carley Fortune Book Event, June Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, Olay Sample, and Perfect Match

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

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I love bringing in new book review and This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune was fantastic! 4.5 stars - this was such fun Summer romance! This is the third Carley Fortune book I've read and they just keep getting better and better! This had an amazing PEI setting and it makes me want to go back for sure. The premise is that our main character has a worldwind night on the island, until she finds out it was her best friend's brother and now she's trying to stay away - their tension is amazing and the friendships are so great. Our best friends are keeping some secrets from each other and that part was a little tough, but it adds to the layers of this book!

Keys Soulcare Summer Makeup Look - Skin Tint and Concealer, Brow Gel, Sheer Flush Blush, and Comforting Tinted Lip Balm

I'm so excited for warm weather and Summer makeup looks! I've never tried Keys Soulcare, but the line was created by Alicia Keys with the focus really being on caring for your skin and your soul, so every makeup product they do is going to be lighter with a skincare focus (which sounds perfect for anytime of year, but especially Summer time when my makeup is more minimal!)

The packaging is gorgeous and I love the branding - each product has a little affirmation on it that you can say to yourself as you are applying it! 

Manicure Monday - Bright Pink Holographic Nails

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

I purchased everything in this post

I'm loving our #CBBxManiMonday June theme of bright and colourful - it's always how I love to do my nails, so it's great for me! 

Five on Friday - June 21, 2024 ~ The Paradise Problem Book Review, Shoppers Run For Women, Book Club Shirt, Old Navy and Amazon Tops, and House of Dragons

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

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I love sharing a new book review and The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren is an amazing Summer romance! 4.5 stars - this was so good! The premise of a fake marriage and it taking place on a private island in Indonesia for an extreme over the top wedding for money was a great set up. I loved the setting and our main characters were funny and their dynamic was so good. Add some layered family dynamics for tension and I loved everything about this one!

Manicure Monday - Scratch K Pop Nail Wraps

Happy Monday - I hope you had a great weekend! 

The month of June will have us #CBBxManiMonday bloggers doing bright and colourful nails for the month and I love this theme - I prefer my nails bright, so it works out for me! 

Biore UV Aqua Rich Sunscreen Comparison - Japanese Watery Essence vs. Canadian SPF 30 and 50

I have been using the Japanese Biore UV Watery Essence SPF 50 PA++++ for years - since 2016 at least and I've seen it through a few reformulations, but have continued to love and use it. It was only available through sites that shipped from Japan or other places that it was sold. 

I purchased everything in this post

So, I was really excited when it was announced that the iconic sunscreen was being reformulated for Canadian sales - naturally I had to pick up all of them so I could compare the formulas and let you know if the new reformulation is just as good as the original! 

Father's Day Ideas With Biotherm

Happy Father's Day to yourself or those around you! I always like to get something a little small for my husband and the dad's around me - if you would like to consider some skincare, I've got some good ideas thanks to Biotherm! 

These products were received as PR samples

Biotherm Father's Day Ideas With Biotherm ~ $43.00 CAN. This body lotion is a deliciously smooth and fabulously fresh everyday body milk that instantly helps the skin look smooth and soft. It moisturizes to help reduce flaky skin, restore the skin's moisture barrier and protect its natural elasticity. This body moisturizer with citrus extracts is a true pleasure, every day, with a delicate fragrance and fresh texture that is neither sticky nor greasy.

This one isn't specifically for men (and I mean nothing needs to be), but a great body lotion is never a bad gift! This is a luxurious formula is a Biotherm classic and a perfect gift for anyone! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ May 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! 

I purchased everything, except a few my sister gifted me

Bookoutlet Order ~ $74.08 CAN. Bookoutlet had a few books on my wishlist on sale, so I picked them up - Foxglove, The Weaver and the Witch Queen, The Neverending Story, Frankenstein, Half A Soul, Mary Poppins, 84 Charing Cross Road, and Be Sure! I have only read Foxglove and loved it! 

Five on Friday - June 14, 2024 ~ Water Restrictions, Weekend in Fairmont, Marble Canyon Hike, Bridgerton Season 3, and Book Release Announcements

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

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It's been a little crazy in Calgary this week - we are on water restrictions all week, a state of emergency declared and told this will likely take 3-5 weeks before it's all fixed! We can't water outdoors at all and have to restrict our indoor water use! Pretty crazy! 

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I brought my family out to the family cabin in Fairmont this past weekend and it was such a great time! The weather was beautiful for us so we enjoyed the river, checked out some natural hot springs and had a great time! 

Manicure Monday - Crackle Nails

Happy Manicure Monday - I hope you all had a great weekend! I was out of town with my family, so it was lovely! 

The Bio Sculpture polish was received as a PR sample

The month of June will have us #CBBxManiMonday bloggers doing bright and colourful nails for the month and I love this theme - I prefer my nails bright, so it works out for me! 

Five on Friday - June 5, 2024 ~ Funny Story Book Review, Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, June Most Anticipated Books, Baby Goose Rescue, and Sweat Lodge

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

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I love when I can bring a 5 star book review - and this is a fantastic adult romance! We meet Daphne and Miles as they've moved in together - their ex-fiances have decided to get with each other and left them. We enter in to a sort of revenge, fake dating romance plot, which may be favourite niche romance trope since this was a delight! I love that Emily Henry gives us more than romance, we have friend and family dynamics with work and self-discovery with a good romance plot thrown in and I truly like that in her stories! I really enjoyed this one!

Monthly Reads ~ May 2024

Time for a look at my May 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! 

A Short Walk Through A Wide World was received as a review copy

So, in May 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 I'm pretty close to that! 

I read 3 physical books and listened to 7 audiobooks. Here's a quick look at all the books I read in the past month:

Manicure Monday - Rainbow Tips

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

The OPI polish was received as a PR sample

Can we believe it is June already?! This year is just flying by all of the sudden! The CBBxManiMonday group is going to do a bright and colourful theme for our manis all month - it's perfect for me! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ May 2024

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

I purchased everything in this post

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 using in April:

Five on Sunday - June 2, 2024 ~ Station Eleven Book Review, May Book Club, Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes, Garden Day, and Dollar Store Craft Find

Happy Friday (or Sunday!) everyone - I hope you all had a great week! 

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I'm always excited to share Book review - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫This is an adult dystopian, post pandemic book (but written well before we all experienced covid-19), so it was interesting reading this with the perspective we have!

This book follows a flu virus that quickly spreads and essentially shuts down the world and is a look at how people have survived 20 years later, mostly following a travelling theatre group and their encounters. A look at humanity, but also a look at how we are all interconnected and weaving stories together and the choices we have to make. I enjoyed the setting and the main characters we followed. So well written!

Twilight x ColourPop - Bells Lux Lip Oil, Twilight Shadow Palette, and Like Diamonds Shimmering Dry Oil Mini ~ Swatches, Thoughts and Makeup Looks

I'm so excited to be sharing this collection - and it's in stock on the website (it was sold out for quite some time, so this is great!)

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As a nostalgic twihard who has recently rewatched the movies, I couldn't resist this collection! Yes, it's silly but this is actually a lovely Spring palette too very much inspired by the colours used in the movie and I like the curation and colour choices! 

Manicure Monday - Black Bold Neon Flower Mani

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

The Biosculpture polishes were received as PR

I missed last week's manicure because I was in Victoria on vacation - first mani Monday I've missed in a long time! But, we are carrying on with the Spring theme for the month of May - I typically do florals for the month, and I love how bright and fun these turned out! 

VIIcode O2M Oxygen Eye Pads for Dark Circles

I love a Skincare Sunday post - happy to be sharing a mask review with you today! 

This is a sponsored post

You've heard me talk about VIIcode before and I'm excited for this post! I worked with VIIcode last year, so I'm happy to share another set of their eye masks again. VIICode is a brand that focuses solely on eye care - they utilize an ecological oxygen plant extract that helps with dark circles and promotes youthful, radiant eyes! They have masks and eye creams in their line. I do love that there is a specification in their products, so while their range is smaller, it's going to be great at what it focuses on!

Five on Saturday - May 25, 2024 ~ Victoria Trip, A Tempest of Tea Book Review, First Garden Blooms, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Secrets of the Octopus Documentary

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

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Me and Elliott took a little long weekend trip to Victoria this past weekend and had such a great time - we spent time at the ocean, enjoyed the wharf, took in all the sights and visited with my brother! We stayed right downtown and had such a great time! 

Five on Friday - May 17, 2024 Swatch Post ~ Wayne Goss The Luxury Eye Palette - Amber, Urban Decay Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow Palette - Space Rider, Lancome Eye and Face Palette Holiday 2023, Natasha Denona Pastel Plexi Glow Highlighter, and Natasha Denona Cranberry Eyeshadow Palette

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all had a good week - I've been computer-less enjoying a week at the cabin with all the family! 

Since I'm away, I'm skipping a life update for my Five on Friday post (and will save my update for next Friday!) and instead I'm sharing and swatching 5 palettes/products that are older, but I just came in to them this year but just won't get to doing a full dedicated post for! 

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Wayne Goss The Luxury Eye Palette - Amber ~ $77.00 CAN. The Luxury Eye Palette in Amber features six essential eye shadows in matte, satin, and shimmer finishes you’ll reach for again and again. Infused with smooth-blend emollients and micronized pigments, Wayne’s custom eye shadow formula blends with the lightest touch—no special techniques needed.

This is a palette that I got in my Beautylish Lucky Bag - there is always a palette, and honestly I've never tried Wayne Goss beauty before. I do really like this palette's shades (but overall his palettes haven't called out to me before). Having said that, this is a god formula - I've used it quite a few times now and it applies good and it easy to use! 

May 2024 Lush Kitchen Subscription Box ~ Volume 48

The Lush Kitchen Subscription box is a monthly subscription box full of exclusive Lush Kitchen goodies made exclusively for the box - every month subscribers vote on the monthly menu of products that they would or would not like to see in the box, so you can help pick what is included in the box! Also, all of the products included in each box will be vegan. 

Each month the Lush Kitchen Subscription is $49.95 CAN box is per month + shipping (shipping to Alberta is $6.00 CAN and likely varies province to province). The subscription will come with 4-5 exclusive products and I think it will include a variety of products that Lush makes; but, will of course be mostly bath and body products.

I love that this month's theme is Bridgerton, usually May comes with custom Mother's Day items, but this is cute because Season 3 is coming out right away (today as this is posting!)

I purchased this box

Each month you pay and vote for products that are coming in the following month's box - so for this May box, you had until April 5 to vote on the products you'd like to see and then payment comes out on the 6th of the previous month. Then, Lush spends the month making the products and ships it out at the end of April so you receive it in May.

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ April 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! 

The Night Circus Vintage Classic Edition ~ $34.40 CAN. It's no secret that I love The Night Circus, and while I don't buy every copy that comes out, I do pick up most. And, in the UK they just came out with this Vintage Classic Edition and it's gorgeous! (I picked mine up from Blackwells as they have free shipping in Canada). 

Manicure Monday - Holographic Spring Florals

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

I purchased everything in this post

It's already May and I'm so excited for Spring - it's time for warm weather and flowers! I always look forward to the May #CBBxMani Monday because we always do a floral theme for the month and it's my favourite! We actually decided on a Spring theme, but you can expect mostly florals from me for the month! 

Five on Friday - May 10, 2024 ~ Edmonton Visit, A Short Walk Through A Wide World Book Review, Before The Coffee Gets Cold Book Review, May Most Anticipated Books and Thrift Finds

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a good week - it's been a little crazy here! 

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I've been away in Edmonton for the week - it was busy and I didn't have much down time, but I went for a Criminal Justice Symposium for the week and it was great! Plus, the hockey playoffs started while I was the there and the city was a lot of fun! 

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A Short Walk Through A Wide World was received as a review copy

Thanks Simon and Schuster for a review copy of A Short Walk Through A Wide World by Douglas Weterbeke! This is a historical fiction that surrounds a girl, Aubry, who starts to die if she stays in on place longer than 3 days or goes back to the same location, so she is constantly travelling the world. I loved the adventure aspect that her being on the move on the time and I liked all the places and glimpses of where Aubry has been and who she connects with. What I needed out of this book was some timelines - some were told in stories to others and I just couldn't figure out the timeline and that being vague was just a little distracting for me! Overall, I enjoyed this! 4 stars. 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ April 2024

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

I purchased everything in this post

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! 

Calgary Birthday Freebies 2024 - Ultimate List of 25 + Free Gifts

If you followed along on my birthday (yes a while back), you remember that I made it my mission to get as many totally free birthday items as I possibly could and am FINALLY reporting on my full list of items I got in Calgary! 

I started my day with my first freebie at 6:00 a.m. so I could get a whole bunch in before and after work - I highly recommend picking out a few things or go for them all! Some you will need rewards apps for and others you can show your ID - I will do my best to share what you need as well! 

Let's start with Food & Drink items:

Denny's Free Grandslam Breakfast 

This is one of the easiest - simply dine in with your photo identification for a totally free Grandslam breakfast of your choice! I built my own here with eggs, hashbrown, pancakes, eggs and toast! 

Manicure Monday - Pink Floral Spring Nails

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

The OPI polish was received as a PR sample

It's already May - I feel like this year is flying by! And, I'm so excited for Spring! We've made it through hopefully the last snow and cold week and it's time for warm weather! I always look forward to the May #CBBxMani Monday because we always do a floral theme for the month and it's my favourite! We actually decided on a Spring theme, but you can expect mostly florals from me for the month! 

Monthly Reads ~ April 2024

Time for a look at my April 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 April I read 8 books with a mix of genres from romantasy to historical fiction. 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 I'm right down the middle which is perfect! 

I read only 1 physical books and listened to 7 audiobooks. Here's a quick look at all the books I read in the past month:

Five on Saturday - May 4, 2024 ~ April Book Club, Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, Engine 23 in Calgary Library, Maverick's Donuts, and Fallout

Happy Saturday everyone - I hope you all had a good week! Mine has been so crazy but I have a very relaxing weekend planned! 

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Last weekend was our Calgareads Book Club meet up - in April we discussed the book Breasts and Eggs - it wasn't a book I could finish, but I always enjoy our bookish chats and catching up with a great group! We spent the afternoon on the patio at Mardaloop Brewery and it was great! 

Manicure Monday - Matte Pastel Daisy Nails

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

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For the month of April the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing pastel nails - I always struggle a little with this month as I typically love bright and bold nails and I'm ready for our May theme which is always my favourite since it involves flowers, so I'm combining the two themes together! 

Five on Sunday - April 28, 2024 ~ Greek Mythology Retellings, Elliott Turned 7, Monster Mini Golf, Apple Creek Arcade and Strawberry Cupcakes

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

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I'm not someone who plans what they are reading each month, but I do love a theme and I've picked up a few books that are Greek Mythology retellings that I need to read soon, so I thought I'd share them with you! 

• Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald ~ I think this is more of a romantasy around Hades and Persephone - it's actually not something I've read any retellings of so I'm excited - I picked up a gorgeous copy from Waterstones too! 
• Lore by Alexandra Bracken ~ This is a past Owlcrate book and it's not quite a retelling, but instead a twist with 9 greek gods forced to walk the Earth as mortals every 7 years as punishment and are hunted during that time! 
• Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou ~ This is another Owlcrate book and it's based on the Greek Fates and their descendants - each can control people's threads! 
• Atalanta by Jennifer Saint ~ This is a retelling of Atalanta, the only woman in the band of heroes, The Argonauts!  

What's your favourite retelling?! 

Manicure Monday - Shimmery Pink Unicorn Nails

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

I purchased everything in this post

For the month of April the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing pastel nails - I always struggle a little with this month as I typically love bright and bold nails, but when I saw this shimmery purple I knew it would pair perfectly with a pastel pink so I looove how these turned out! 

Five on Saturday - April 20, 2024 ~ The Night Circus Vintage Quarterbound Classic Edition, Orchard YYC Restaurant, Crucial Conversations Course, Poshmark Order, and Taylor Swift Tortured Poets Department

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

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I just got this brand new gorgeous Vintage Quarterbound Classic Edition of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - it's gorgeous! As this is my very favourite book, I'm so glad it's being referred to a classic - it's such a stunning edition. It is only available in the UK right now, but Blackwell's offers free shipping to Canada in their prices! 

Manicure Monday - Essie Spring Apricot Jelly Nails

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

I purchased everything in this post

For the month of April, the #CBBxManiMonday group we always do Pastel and Easter nails - I've been loving the pastel polishes this moth, so that's typically what I'm sticking with. 

Five on Sunday - April 14, 2024 ~ Weekend Update, Science Centre, April Most Anticipated Books, Blurb 2022 Yearbook, and A Little Instagram Fun

Happy Sunday everyone - I hope you all had a good week! 

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I don't usually get to share a weekend update on these since I'm supposed to write them on Fridays! But, Friday was my husband and I's 12th Dating Anniversary, so we had a good dinner and enjoyed a glass of wine! Then, Saturday we had a retirement party for my Uncle and today was just a beautiful to enjoy the weather! 

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This past weekend, we went to the Telus Spark Science Centre - we always have a blast there! The latest exhibits that they have on right now are DaVinci (which was great) and the digital immersion gallery that is all about space exploration and NASA. So well done! 

Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint & Gel Serum Blush - Swatches and Review

I have been swapping to the drugstore lately and I've been really impressed with what they have to offer at affordable prices! So, when I saw Revlon was releasing a few products in this Illuminance line, I knew that I had to try them out. 

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I actually don't typically go for a glowy look or overly oily/shiny skin, but I thought with these being really skincare focused that they might have some good balance for my skin! 

Manicure Monday - Tutti Frutti Dotticure

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

I purchased these products

For the month of April, the #CBBxManiMonday group is doing pastel manis - I love this fun mixed glitter polish with a light pastel base so I knew I wanted it to use it this month! It's super pretty and the Insta-Dri polishes are amazing for when I need a quick mani! 

Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ March 2024

Here's what I've been loving the past month:

The Skin Proud and XO were received as PR samples

Nails Inc Mani Marker in White ~ $12.99 CAN.You don’t have to paint it like the pros to try out these mani markers. Bring your nail art ideas to life, from simple to complicated designs. Turn your nails into the ultimate canvas in just a few minutes. 

I've used this in a couple mains now and I really like! It paints on really easy and exactly how you want it - my only tip is to make sure your polish underneath is totally dry! It's a great alternative to nail art polishes with really long brushes that have a little less control!