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Spooky Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Since posting my ghostly look last weekend for our Halloween party, I received so many questions on how I created the Half Skull design. Honestly, it did take a little time, but totally doable. Here is a quick Halloween makeup tutorial of how I created my spooky look. (Hint: I followed a YouTuber’s tutorial very closely….PollyanneB)https://youtu…

Quick, Easy & Unique Pumpkin Carving Ideas

When I would see the pictures of all of the incredible jack-o-lanterns every year, I never thought that I would be able to accomplish some of these incredible designs. While I’m no where near the artistry of most of the beautiful pumpkins you see posted, I will say that some of the designs are easier to create…

Supergoop! Mineral Matte + Daily Routine Product Review

I get asked all the time for recommendations for the “best” sunscreen and SPF makeup products. My answer is initially always “the best sunscreen is the one that you’ll wear!” Sunscreen won’t protect your skin if you don’t wear it. I do have my personal favorite products and here is a quick product review of Supergoop 100…

Travel Guide: Oregon to Northern California Road Trip Loop

We planned our camping trip this year to show our daughter some of the most iconic nature parks on the west coast. In a total of 6 days, we completed our Oregon to Northern Cali Loop – starting on the Oregon coast, we drove down Hwy 101 to the Oregon sand dunes and the Redwoods in Northern California, then up to…

Best Camping Gear for Family Car Camping

I have fond memories of camping with my family when I was a kid. Most commonly we were car camping because we did a lot of our camping while on road trips around the country. In preparation for our family camping trip this Summer, I found myself feeling nostalgic for those camping trips of my youth. I loved my mother…

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

It’s official….it’s cold! I wanted to do a quick round up of my favorite outerwear styles of the season from Nordstrom.com. Personally, I love longer coats that I can layer under easily. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have perfected the art of layering as our weather can change suddenly throughout the day. It’s not…

Holiday Style

With holiday parties in full effect, it’s so hard to decide on what to wear. I always look for styles that are festive but comfortable enough to still have fun. To add on to that, I am not shy around the holiday cookies, so what I feel comfortable in can change from day to day. While I love my…