Saturday Pinterest Project

I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to do a post yesterday. My back tooth is trying to abscess again! (Ugh curse this mouth of mine) Anybody know of a good dentist in the Auburn/Opelika area? I've been in a great deal of pain over the past 24 hours. I'm sure it doesn't help that I got a monroe piercing last week either. 0_- Ouch. So - my mouth is very angry at me right now. No blogging when you are in bed with an ice pack on your face lol. I did get to go to Urgent Care yesterday and I got some special mouthwash and antibiotics. I just hope they kick in soon! Moving on to the Pinterest project I'm working on today! I was playing on Pinterest last night (more like 1:30 am) when I found this adorable wedding idea. I'm obviously already married but I thought the idea was really cute and that it would work as normal bathroom decor. :)

"Wedding restroom signs" credit - the life of jam

Well...I decided to take this idea turn it into a collage (to save money on frames) and throw in a snazzy ampersand! We purchased a frame at Wal-mart for around $12. We are currently renovating our bathroom. Eventually the walls are going to be a nice powder blue shade. Not lilac vomit lol...

Matt loved how this project turned out, what do you think? :) This whole project (print and frame) ended up costing me around $15 or so...not bad!

Are you working on any craft projects this weekend?

One last thing! (Just for giggles) I have entered Miss Miri Mouse in a "Beautiful Baby Contest." It would be so amazing it you could click the link below and vote for her photo! 

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Review | Derma E's "Very Clear" Line & Scar Gel

Folks - as of late my face has gone absolutely crazy. Blame it on what you will! (Hormones, Biotin, excessive amounts of Starbucks hot chocolate etc.) I was whining about all of this face business to Derma E and they kindly decided to step in and help me fix my face! 

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Before I jump right into listing off the products and why I'm so in love with them...let me just say that my face has been really bad. I have been suffering from terrible face-scarring acne. I have 4 acne scars on my face that are (just now) gradually fading with the use of the scar cream that Derma E sent me. I have only been using this line for a couple of weeks and I finally have my acne under control. (Thank Jeebus - it's a miracle!) I still have a couple little bumps on my forehead and on my chin but it's nothing serious. It's totally manageable! :) My face hasn't looked this good since I was pregnant with Miri. (She will be 7 months on the 18th of this month) 

Scar Gel from the Therapeutic Tropicals line

$16.95 ♥

This stuff really impressed me. I'm currently using it on the acne scars I mentioned above, oven burns on both hands, scar tissue build-up on my right shoulder (it's been biopsied), my recent tattoo cover-up on my right forearm, and my c-section scar. It's working wonders on everything - especially the new tattoo. It's the same tattoo that I mentioned in my previous Derma E review. All of the raised up lines on the rose have gone down and it finally seems happy. 

Very Clear Cleanser

$15.50 ♥

This is by far my favorite product in the "Very Clear" line. It has tackled my breakout issues and it smells fantastic. I'm obsessed with the way it smells! (Very much a Tea Tree scent!) It contains Tea Tree, Willow Bark, Rosewood, Lavender  and Camomile. All of these ingredients make up a natural antiseptic and antibacterial formula that leaves skin looking amazing. It creates a slight cooling sensation on the face that I have really enjoyed and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight.

Very Clear Moisturizer

$19.50 ♥

Moisturizers normally frighten me just a bit. 0_0 I have a very oily forehead and sometimes these kinds of products make it much much worse. I have had zero issues with this cream making my face more oily or creating extra breakouts. It smells similar to the cleanser but not as heavy on the Tea Tree. (Although, it contains the same anti-blemish complex of natural ingredients in the cleanser) It's formulated to balance your complexion and your skin's oil producing capabilities. I find it's easiest to apply by dotting small amounts all over my face and then gently patting it in. It is non-greasy so it doesn't just slide right on. Which in my case is a positive thing. 

Very Clear Spot Treatment

$11.50 ♥

I think all of Derma E's packaging is lovely - but this one is my favorite. Don't ask me why...but I think it's just the little silver band that is located on the cap. (Go ahead and laugh at me) It just looks so darn fancy-pants! Again - this product contains the same 5 natural key ingredients. I think this one smells more similar to the cleanser than the moisturizer does. It annihilates blemishes - folks. I use this spot treatment in the morning and at night. I noticed a lot less redness/irritation within 30 minutes of applying it. (It's amazing! I mean who likes giant red splotches anyways?)  It makes really angry blemishes look significantly less angry. It kinda has a tiny foaming action that goes on when you are rubbing it in. This can cause it to leave small white streaks - so I normally have to go back and smooth the rest in. (Not complaining) 

My face is looking supafly again! Thanks Derma E! :D

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One last thing I swear! (Just for giggles) I have entered Miss Miri Mouse in a "Beautiful Baby Contest." It would be so amazing it you could click the link below and vote for her photo! 

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Review | Kidecals - Keycals "Pretty Roses"

Up until a couple of days ago I had this terrible keyboard cover that I purchased off Amazon on my laptop. It was only $9.99 and it came with a pop on blue hard shell cover for the computer - so I shouldn't complain too much. (See here) The "free" keyboard cover was pretty darn tacky. Matt laughed at it when I first saw it. (Ugh...husbands) Craptastic Amazon purchase aside...my keys are now looking pretty darn spiffy thanks to sweet people over at Kidecals!

"Pretty Roses" Keycals

$14 on Kidecals.com ♥

These little beauties are created for Mac (Apple) keyboards only - so I apologize if you have to miss out on these. (Super sad face just for you) The designs are printed on high quality removable vinyl. They are really gentle on your keys - easy to apply and easy to remove! (No messy glue leftover) 

I absolutely adore this vintage design - it blends nicely with my "high quality" blue hard shell cover lol.  There were so many keycals to choose from - check out all of the designs right here. I had a bit of a hard time picking out my favorite. The whole process of the beautification of my laptop only took about 15 minutes. I was kinda concerned that the little stickers would be hard to apply at first, but it was really a breeze. :) Once you get the hang of it - it takes no time at all! I have been tapping away on my Mac for over a week now and I have had no issues with the decals at all. (No peeling or fading) My only complaint is that the letters on the keys are a little faint...so every now and then I may or may not hit an incorrect key lol. ;)

Kidecals doesn't just sell Keycals - they also offer personalized water-proof, kid's name labels and decals. They pretty much stick to anything folks! If you have offspring...do yourself a favor and go check out their entire line of products. :) I will definitely be ordering some stuff for Silas-man when he starts school. 

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One last thing I swear! (Just for giggles) I have entered Miss Miri Mouse in a "Beautiful Baby Contest." It would be so amazing it you could click the link below and vote for her photo! 

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August's Lust-worthy Items

Should I rename this Etsy's August Lust-worthy Items? lol I have an addiction...

Baby iPhone Teether (For Miri)

$12 at 3PrincessesStore on Etsy

Padded Mustache Camera Strap Cover

$13 at Audacious Approach on Etsy

Red Gingham Head Scarf

$12 at REMIXED by jacki on Etsy

Lindy Bop "Antoinette" Vintage Dress

$69.99 on Amazon

(I'm wearing this to my brother's wedding!)

Accio Keys Keychain

$9.95 on Amazon

Brown Ankle Boots

$39 on LuLu's.com

The dress is already on it's way from England? I believe. I'm very excited about it - the wedding is in November...I think it will be perfect for it. I also have a wedding that I'm attending in October that I plan on wearing it to as well. (Crossing my fingers it fits!)

Review | e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator

e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator 

$3 on eyeslipsface.com

I suffer from really dry lips that have an obnoxious tendency to peel all of the time. It's most likely due to all of the extended stay lipsticks I wear. (I especially love red) 

So - I was pretty excited about this e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator when I spotted it at my local Target. I've already tried Lush's Bubble Gum lip scrub with mixed success. (Meh - I consider it more messy than helpful) It tastes really yummy though! This lip exfoliator by e.l.f also taste very nice - I would call it a pleasant maple syrup flavor. :) Nom nom nom...

I find e.l.f's packaging to be very hit or miss, in this case I think it's very nice. (The studio line is prettier in my opinion) I was really drawn to this scrub because it seemed so convenient. (You have to apply the Lush scrub by finger) I imagined myself driving down the road and exfoliating/moisturizing at the same time. (Super easy/no worries)

My first two applications went great - it buffed away the dead skin and left a layer of smooth jojoba oil and Shea butter in it's path. (Be gentle - this scrub can be quite rough) Sadly - It has left me a bit disappointed every time I have used it since then. Maybe it's just because I picked up a faulty tube? It seems like the exfoliating granules are the only thing I'm getting when I apply it. (Which can be kinda painful) I have been having to use the sides to glide over my lips when I'm done using the top. So strange! I really had high hopes for this lip treatment! Maybe if I hang with it long enough I will get back down to some balm? I sure hope so! I do believe it is worth a try, maybe you will have more success than I did. If not...it was only a $3 loss. :)

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It's a thrift haul y'all | Goodwill ~ Opelika, AL

'Twas a bountiful visit to my local Goodwill. I've been car-less all week so Matt watched the Miri mouse so I could get out for awhile. (I may or may not have been going cray) I ended up finding a brand new umbrella stroller for $15.91 while I was there - it's one of the fancy ones that her car seat will clip into. (Score!) I believe we will take it to the Montgomery Zoo with us on our next trip. :) I will take lots of photos!

Gap Shirt $1.99 - I couldn't pass this one up. The polka dots are more subtle in person, the flash really brought them out in this photo. It was in the t-shirt section and I paid full price. It probably should have been in the $2.99 section. 

Vintage skirt $1.99 - This skirt makes me smile. I adore the bright colors, and it reminds me of Summer. It had a green tag, so it was 50% off. Regular price - $3.99 Check out that cute little pocket!

Daytrip Vest $1.49 - This was such an unusual piece! It's a vest-thing - but it has a weird sheer polyester cape? Don't ask questions...I paid full price. :)

Forever 21 Top $2.99 - I think this top will be really flattering, it gathers at the waist. This is the most expensive piece that I bought during this visit. (Not including the stroller) 

My grand total (including the new stroller) after tax:

$26.56

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Review | May Designs

It's August y'all! Hard to believe right?!

The owner of May Designs (Mica May) was sick of using ugly notebooks, so she made some pretty ones. :) ...she also made some pretty packaging. (See above/below)

I kept opening things and the cuteness kept spilling forth! Check out this little drawstring bag! 

Available at MayDesigns.com - Prices vary by design ♥

All of their books are made in Memphis, TN. (Not too far from me) Their canvas covers are Green-e Certified, and sturdy/water-resistant. What is super neat is that they are sewn together by old school sewing machines! I love the feel of my new notebook, it's so bendable and soft - like I have had it for years. It's just simply lovely. Who doesn't love zebras?

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Do you spy the swatches in the background? (photo above) May Books are completely customizable...right down to the pages on the inside. (Agendas, dots, lines, etc.) The link (above) walks you through each simple step by step. My May Book that was sent to me is half calendar - half notepad. You know what the hardest part is? Picking a design, because they are all so gorgeous. 

I do believe that this 2014 planner may be in my near future. BTW - They also make custom notes. (You can check those out here) I was fortunate enough to be sent a few samples of their May Notes - I actually trimmed one down and framed it because I liked it so much lol. (It's on the vanity in the bathroom) You even get to chose your favorite envelop liner! I consider $20 a good bit of moolah to spend on a notebook. (Quote for design above) In this case, I feel like it is worth that price. :) May Designs products are just simply put - the bees knees. 

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Isn't it purdy? He is too sweet. My present to Matt is still MIA - I'm starting to get a little irritated. -_-