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! 

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! 

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 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! 

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). 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ March 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! 

ELF Cosmetics Order ~ $44.00 CAN. I've been waiting to do this haul for a little while - I'm excited to try the clicky lip balms so I picked up two! I also picked up the liquid blush brush so I can try out the Camp brush. Also, ELF appears to be one of the only brands to still make brush cleaner so I picked up a couple! I haven't tried anything yet since I am slow right now!

Five on Friday - March 29, 2024 ~ Grape Escape, Wilfred Twirl Pleated Skirt, Ricki's Clothing Haul, Amazon Bodysuit, and Old Navy Haul

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

ONE 

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This past weekend we went to Grape Escape - it's put on by Co-op and it's sampling of everything that they are selling! I had lots of wine and snacks and we had a great night out with our family! 

Five on Friday - March 15, 2024 ~ Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows Book Reviews, Urban Planet Finds, WINS Thrifting Finds, ReGrub Nerd It Out Milkshake and WTF Is Up With The Royal Family

Happy Friday and happy weekend! I have been so behind on my blogging if you've noticed these are a little delayed! 

ONE

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This duology is beautiful inside and out - Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows! This is a YA fantasy duology with a great romance in it! Waring gods and enchanted typewriters add great tension to this series! This focuses on our main characters, Iris and Roman as they are competing journalists in the same company vying for the same job. They come from very different worlds, where Iris is struggling with a brother at war and a mother in the throws of addiction, while Roman is from a well-off family looking at an arranged marriage. They find a connection through magical typewriters, where only Roman knows her identity. The war is two old rival Gods who have awoken and are calling civilians to pick sides and fight for them.

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ February 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! 

XO Treatment Room Heavy C ~ $103.45. This is my holy grail vitamin c serum - I ran out and picked this up (and then got a different one to try in PR first so I'm saving this), but this uses a special vitamin c molecule that doesn't irritate or break out my skin and it's just so good! Highly recommend! 

Five on Sunday - January 7, 2024 ~ Happy 2024 and Looking Back At 2023, Welcome to the O.C. Book Review, Month of Vegetarian/Pescatarian Meals, Michael's Craft Haul, and Top Gun: Maverick

Happy Friday everyone - it's my first Five on Friday of 2024 and we are entering my 10th year of blogging! Woo! (and whoops - I'm already late, but I wasn't feeling great this weekend, so I took the evenings to rest instead of blogging!)

ONE 

I tend to start the year by first looking back on my year - I did set some goals for myself in 2023: Be More Thoughtful in My Spending, Scrapbook 3 Years, Masking and Indulging Myself More, Play and Have More Fun With Makeup and Move My Body More. I did for the most part reach these - I've stuck to my budget and working on my scrapbooking. I could certainly mask and self-care a little more and I've been getting good at moving my body. Honestly though, I've decided not to really set goals for 2024 - I am happy with what I've been doing and just enjoying life for what it is right now, so I'm not setting myself any hard goals. (I have some personal goals, but nothing that's really blog related). 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ December 2023

Last year I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I really stuck 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! 

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Indigo Haul ~ $132.88 CAN. At the start of the month, I had a little discount at Indigo so I picked up some of my most anticipated books of the year! I can't wait to dive in to all of these! 

Five on Sunday - December 24, 2023 ~ Girls Christmas Gift, Christmas Light Night, Michael's Crafting Haul, Scattergories Vintage Bookshelf Edition and Merry Christmas Eve

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you all have a great day! Happy Christmas Eve! 

ONE 

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Last weekend we had a little Girl's afternoon visit and gift exchange and I got such a cute little gift! I got these nice warm wool socks and a really cute belt bag! It was such a chill afternoon and good to catch up with my friends! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ November 2023

Last year I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I really stuck 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! 

(Also, how it turned in to December 20 and I'm just posting my November haul, but oh well!)

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Sephora Birthday Order ~ $31.19 CAN. I ordered this lovely Makeup by Mario mini set and I picked up the Glow Recipe birthday set with a couple of free samples along with it! Perfect little order! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ October 2023

Last year I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I really stuck 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 in this post

Shoppers Drug Mart Haul ~ $10.25 CAN. I always love doing a big Shoppers Haul and using all my Optimum points (regular price of this was $124.05 CAN) - I heard great things about the Fructis watermelon line. I needed more NYX Banana Powder and the ELF Setting Spray is a good staple (although, I'm not sure the Blue Light thing is necessary). The Chanel lip and cheek balm is lovely - you can see it on me here! And, I picked up another Maybelline Vinyl Lipstick - can't wait to share it with you soon! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ September 2023

Last year I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I really stuck 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 in this post

XO Treatment Room Pick ~ $18.90 CAN. I went for a facial at XO Treatment Room at the start of the month, and I loooove all their skin and makeup products, so when they announced they released a lip oil gloss with come shimmer, I had to pick it up! Naturally, I love it! It is called Kiss This by XO and yhey released two shades - I picked up Bronze Coral. You can see the full review on this here! 

Five on Saturday - September 23, 2023 ~ Jillian Harris Book Signing Event, Dollar Store, Michael's, and Bulk Barn Halloween Hauls, and Some Amazon Finds

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all have a great week! It's been so busy, but good! 

ONE 

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I was so excited last night that Jillian Harris and Tori came to Calgary on Thursday night for their new cook book promotion - Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts! Wordfest hosted an event at the Calgary Library and it was great. They were so great to listen to then they waited and met everyone in the lobby - I'm such a Jilly fan so it was fantastic! 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ August 2023

Last year I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I really stuck 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! 

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Shopper's Drug Mart Haul ~ $12.93 CAN. I picked up a few goodies with my Optimum points (my favourite way to shop) - I was able to get the gorgeous Chanel cream bronzer and I can't wait to give it a try! Plus I needed some mascara and I got a free mascara sample and sample pack! Pretty good little haul! 

Five on Friday - September 8, 2023 ~ Dynamite Haul, Poshmark Finds, First Day of Grade 1, Thrifting Finds, and Winners Goodies

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all had a great week! Can you believe that Summer break is over and school is back on?! 

ONE 

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At the end of the Summer, I took a day and purged my closet of clothes that didn't fit, were getting old, etc so I picked up a couple of things to refresh my clothes. I ordered from Dynamite and as someone who used to not be down for bodysuits, I have to say I actually love them now! The ones I picked up were the Seamless V Neck Bodysuit (currently on sale for $10.50 CAN), Tana Short Sleeve Ribbed Bodysuit (sold out of the ribbed style, but same cut available here), Drea Sculpt Short Sleeve Crew Neck Bodysuit in Damson Purple, the Jules Sculpt Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Bodysuit and the Stainless Steel Chunky Curb Link Necklace.

Five on Friday - August 18, 2023 ~ Weekend at the Cabin, Marble Canyon, Day in Radium, Amazon Home and Clothing Finds

Happy Friday - I hope you all had a great week! Mine was nice and normal - we are done our Summer holidays now, so it's time to get back to normal life! 

ONE 

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We went to the cabin last weekend, and it was just us which was so great and relaxing! We caught fish, made s'mores, read books, and enjoyed our time!