Products I Love

Okay, so I would never label myself as girly, but I definitely have my share of favorite go-to girly items. I love reading blogs about must have products so I figured why not share all my good secrets with the rest of the blogging world?

I'll start with makeup first.
I feel like I should make a disclaimer here... I am no makeup artist, and in fact I hardly spend money on makeup. So, this one is for all you cheap girls out there (like me!).

I keep my makeup basic. I have had the same routine for probably close to 5 years, and it works for me!
I won't go through all of the makeup items I use, but my two all time favorites are Mac Studio Fix Powder (C3) & Almay Eyeliner (Black).

My Mac powder is a must have for me. It lasts ALL day and it makes me feel fresh, even when I have to be at work at 7:30am! Mac is definitely not cheap by any means, but luckily for me I get a discount. But, I'd still totally recommend it for anyone looking for a good powder. I buy maybe 2 or 3 powders a year, so it's definitely bang for your buck!
Cost: (without a discount) $27

If you're like me and have been wearing eyeliner since you were 14, you'll appreciate this product. I feel like I've always been on the search for the best eyeliner. One that lasts, is cheap, and is easy to put on. I've tried everything out there, and nothing has ever made me completely happy, until I tried Almay. It's my favorite. I only have to apply it once a day, it's a thin, retractable liner and even comes with a tiny sharpener at the bottom of the liner! They have different shades according to your eye color, but my go to is always black (former scenester right here).
Cost: $8 (find at any local drugstore or Target)



Continuing with the beauty go-to items...

Makeup remover. This is another item I've searched high & low for! I've done everything from face wash that had makeup remover in it to oil free, with oil, even to the ones that just make you want to rip your eyeballs out because it burns so bad! Then, I found the one. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes.
If you want to save more money, you can get just the makeup remover in liquid form and use your own wipes. I prefer using their wipes because I feel I get more of the makeup off. After using these wipes, I feel so clean and refreshed. Unlike other makeup removers, my skin doesn't feel super oily or sensitive. It doesn't hurt my eyes whatsoever!
Cost: $5 (find at any local drugstore or Target)

What are some of your must have or go to items?

 If you post about them, share the link below so I can learn about other goodies out there!

XO,

Brenda

my fridays

I love Fridays! Who doesn't?

I must say, I am pretty blessed by the job I have. I work at Biola University, in the School of Business as the Administrative Assistant. More than just loving my job because of the place I work, and the atmosphere I am surrounded by, I love my work schedule. I work Monday through Thursday, 7:30am-4pm. I get every Friday off, and although I have an early morning start, I get to leave work early. I know that I won't work here for forever, and my work schedule won't necessarily stay like this, but until it changes, I will gladly take it all in & enjoy it!

So, what's an average Friday for me look like?

I love Fridays because I get to wake up whenever I want. Since my work week begins so early, it's nice knowing that I just have to push it to Friday and I then I get to sleep in! Most Fridays I am up by 8:30 or 9am, so it's nothing too crazy, but it's nice not waking up to an alarm.

 I LOVEEEE coffee. I don't start a single day without it. Since I leave so early for work during the week, I wait until I get to work to drink my coffee (part of my job is to make coffee every morning for our staff & faculty). So, on Fridays I like to enjoy a slow start to my mornings with a cup of french press of coffee. My roommate, Becky, loves coffee too so we usually enjoy it together, which is nice because she has Fridays off too :)

I pull out my calendar and agenda and look at my bills for the week and make sure I am on top of my finances. I pay anything I need to pay, and plan ahead for the following week(s). I hate financial surprises, so this keeps me focussed. I also like to do this as practice for marriage, since I will be the "accountant" between the two of us.


I get caught up on all my blogs (whoo-hoo!) since during the week I don't really read many blogs. And, usually I write a blog post on Fridays as well.

I watch a few shows while I am doing all of the above things, and I definitely enjoy that too!






(Recently) I've been trying to get into a workout regiment, so I will do a workout either in my living room to the amazing Turbo Jam or at our apartment gym.

I will run any errands that I need to for the week, and also grocery shop if I am low on food (sometimes I do this in the middle of the week, it just depends).


That about sums up an average Friday for me! What is your favorite day of the week & why? Do you have a weekly routine?

XO,

Brenda