What I read in April

April was a busy month so I only got around to reading 3 books...even if they were pretty big books:

The Book Thief: This was my favorite one I read this month.  It was amazing!  The writing was spectacular and so creative.  It is told from the perspective of Death and follows a young girl living during World War II.  Her experiences and the things she sees are heartbreaking.  There was a movie made after the book that I am anxiously waiting to see! 

Before I Fall: I borrowed this one from my sister.  This story follows a young girl in high school who keeps replaying the day she dies.  Each day she does something different to see if she can change it.  It was such a great story about how we impact the people in our lives.  I think this story is perfect for teenage girls, it's important for them to know that how they treat people can really have an impact.    

Beautiful Chaos (Beautiful Creatures): I really wasn't very excited about this one...I just didn't really get too excited about the Beautiful Creatures series.  The story is creative and all but I just didn't really get into all the crazy witch, caster, immortal thing.  I did like the first book pretty good but the second book Lena really just got on my nerves...I read the third book because I bought them all together and felt like I needed to.  It wasn't bad (the ending is crazy) but still not really a fan of Lena (sorry).  If you liked the first ones check this one out.  

What have you guys been reading lately?

Frappy Hour is back!

Alright guys its that time again!  Half priced frappuccinos are back!  

From May 1-May 10 from 3-5 you can get any frappuccino for half off!  

This is such an awesome deal!  

They have a new flavor this year...s'mores!  

I of course had to try this one out.  I love s'mores!  This frappuccino had a lot of depth (is that weird?).  It has chocolate syrup, coffee, whipped cream that tastes like marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs on top.

It was really good, my all time favorite is still a white mocha but this one is pretty good, especially with that whipped cream!  

Free breakfast at Taco Bell

For those of you who don't know Taco Bell has started serving breakfast...I have not tried any of their breakfast items but I have been wanting to.  

On Tuesday, May 5th from 7-11 am go hit up your Taco Bell for a FREE bacon or sausage biscuit taco.  Sounds weird but they look pretty good.  

I always get excited about going out for breakfast and it makes it even  better if it is FREE!! 

Have you guys tried their breakfast before?  

 

What's the Deal?

Alright guys I've been gone for a little while and I didn't do a Friday post (first time this year) and I've had a lot of things going on.

For starters my etsy shop has been getting a little more attention!  I just started a monogram store on etsy and I've started to get some order in which is really exciting :)

My husband is preparing to graduate with his Master's degree in 2 weeks!  So proud of him!  He has been swamped with schoolwork and finding a summer job so I've been doing a lot of the housework to give him a break.

Along with that we are moving...to Alabama.  My husband will be starting his PHD there so we were in Alabama this past weekend looking for houses to rent and we found one!  It was such a tiring weekend, with driving 12 of the 24 hours we spent there along with a time change and moving things to a storage unit....but it was successful and I think we are going to be happy there :)

As far as the Five Things Friday I loved it when I first started but then started to feel like a slave to coming up with things every week so it probably won't be a constant thing but I will throw it in every now and then.

Anyway that's an update on my life and things going on...I can't guarantee I'll blog all the time since things are only going to get crazier but I will try!

Target beauty box unboxing spring 2015

Alright guys I got my hands on the Target Beauty Box, this is my first box from Target and I love it!  

I don't really know the system of when Target puts these boxes out, but when they do they go fast.  They are already sold out, so if you didn't get your hands on this one keep your eyes out for the next one! 

Alright so I got:

- SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-in-1 Renewal System Shampoo: This is such a cute bottle and it smells great!  I have never tried anything by this brand so I was so excited to get this.  Love the shampoo and it is perfect for travel! (full size is $10)

- Maybelline Color Elixir by Color Sensational Lip Color (Full Size): I got mine in the color Rose Redefined which is a beautiful rosey pink mauve color.  I am always worried when I get lip products because I am a chicken when it comes to color on my lips but this one is really pretty.  It's just slightly pinker than my normal lip color.  The packaging is really cute, the brush is awesome and it smells delicious!  It is a gloss lipstick so you get the lipstick moisturizer and glossy finish and then it fades into a pretty stain, I've been wearing it all week.  (full size is $6)

- TRESemme TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray: I have tried TreSemme before and it's a great product for a great price.  This one is perfect for keeping in your purse or for travel.  This hairspray feels great, keeps my hair in place and doesn't make it stiff or sticky and it smells great!  (full size $4)

- L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray and Set: Oh my goodness I was so excited to try this!  I have only tried a setting spray once for my friend's wedding and I was very impressed with how it made my makeup stay.  This one is awesome, works great and makes my makeup stay all day! This was a really generous sample size and to be honest I think I prefer this size to the larger one as it is easier to use and can travel.  (full size $14)

I was also supposed to get the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream but unfortunately my box was missing it :( Target had excellent customer service and after I let them know they credited my account to cover the missing product.  

This was such a great box, valued at $38 (even without the gel cream maybe $30) and I paid $5!  You can't even get the lipstick for that! 

Did you guys end up getting this one?

DIY Kate Spade inspired earrings

Guys these are quite possibly the easiest DIY project ever.  Seriously you only need two things and no skill.  My earrings were an old pair but I have seen a lot of projects using some from Walmart that are less than $3.  

What you need:

• glitter nail polish 
• earrings (mine are not J.Crew...that was the only earring card I had)

What you do:

1. Take your earrings and paint with your choice of glitter polish.  You might have to do a few coats...just paint it until you like it.  

2. Let it dry and there you go :)

For these I used essie in Shine of the Times and I absolutely love the iridescent look of these.  So dainty and classic!

I also made another pair with OPI Nicole in Confetti Fun which is a rainbow glitter, they are like a party!  (these did take like 7 coats or so...I wanted them to be really glittery!)


Let me know if you guys try this!

Latest deal finds (thrifting, T.J. Maxx, Walmart)

Oh man I went shopping again and found some deals...check them out

Thrifting is such a hobby for me, I love the hunt.  

I love this adorable duck sweater originally from Target I got for $3.75, perfect for winter/fall with leggings and I think it will look adorable with my herringbone vest....too bad I'll have to save it for next fall...

I finally got a hold of this monogram mug that I missed at Target when they were in store.  They had a handful of letters at this Goodwill and I happened to find an E (pretty sure I squealed a little...)  Picked mine up for $2.  

I loved the jewel tone of this button down chiffon shirt from Forever 21 and the studded collar was too pretty to pass up.  I love the tough but chic vibe.  Again shirts are $3.75

Ever since I saw the movie Julie & Julia I fell in love with Julia Child so when I saw this book at Goodwill for $2 I couldn't pass it up.  Now if I ever feel adventurous I can try to master one of her recipes.  

This was another Target find at Goodwill, This adorable coin purse with lime green hello scribbled all over was just too adorable to pass up.  

I had to stop in Walmart and pick up some oil for my car (so exciting) and happened to pass by a clearance display of shoes.  These leopard ones pretty much jumped up and into my cart...I mean they were my size and only $5.  I have been looking for a pair of leopard flats forever and these are so comfortable! 

While grocery shopping I sometimes tend to wander over into the clothing section to check out the clearance options...this trip I came back with two scarves for $1 each!  I am obsessed with them.  I love a leopard accent and this scarf is so cozy.  The black one has a great chunky texture and it is super cozy...too bad I have to wait till winter rolls around again to wear them (wait a second did I just say that?)

Alright so my shopping options in my town are a little limited (we have a Walmart and that's about it) so when we travel somewhere I like to stop at Target or T.J. Maxx (or both) and get my fix. 

This particular trip I picked up 2 essie nail polishes for $3.99 each.  They had so many essie options I had such a hard time picking just two.  I ended up with Spaghetti strap which is a pretty pale pink and Time for Me Time which is a perfect nude but with a slight shimmer.  

I always check out the clearance section at T.J. Maxx and this time I scored on my favorite Betsey Johnson perfume for $7!!  I bought this first from T.J. Maxx on clearance on a whim and I absolutely love it.  I get so many compliments on it and I bought this one as a backup when I use up the other one.  

What good deals have you guys gotten lately?