Younique 3-D Fiber Lashes Product Review

Isn't it cool when awesome people contact you?!?! Well, I've been having a blast getting to know Lanetta who is a presenter from Younique. Basically, she sells wonderful cosmetics which you can buy online: www.youniqueproducts.com/lanetta  She's not only a presenter for this new and growing company, but she's also the wonderful mama to the founders of the company. When she contacted me and offered to send me a product to try, I was so excited!  I LOVE new cosmetics!

Anyway, before I tell you about the product and my thoughts I need to tell you about this company! This company was founded by a brother and sister team with the following mission statement:

FEEL BEAUTIFUL. LOOK BEAUTIFUL. BE BEAUTIFUL. INSIDE AND OUT!

Our mission is to uplift, empower, validate, and ultimately build self-esteem in women around the world through high-quality products that encourage both inner and outer beauty and spiritual enlightenment while also providing opportunities for personal growth and financial reward.

*I asked for clarification on what was specifically meant by "spiritual enlightenment" and this is the response from Melanie(1 of the founders): The term "spiritual enlightenment" will mean something different to everyone as it should. It is a deeply personal thing but ultimately should translate into building self-esteem and inner confidence. I think it can mean anything from an appreciation and complete acceptance and love of oneself and the earth we live in OR to others it may come from feeling empowered from financial freedom, validated through acceptance, appreciation for our naturally-based products, OR to others it could mean a deep personal relationship with God. Ultimately it is whatever buoys YOUR inner spirit and confidence! I love to hear what it means to different people. Ultimately it directly relates to our mission statement because whatever it is that enlightens one spirit should absolutely also uplift, empower, and motivate them. Regardless, whatever it means to you or the next person own it and bask in it!

From Left: Co-Founder: Melanie Huscroft, Proud Mama: Lanetta Maxfield, and Founder: Derek Maxfield

It has also grown tremendously in the last year and I have no doubt many people throughout the world will either purchase products or become a presenter for the income.  Here's some stats about the company:

By June 01, 2013 they had 611 Presenters total in the Younique Family.
This June 1 they reached reached 41,910 Presenters total in the Younique Family.

In June 2013, Younique had 7 employees.
This June Younique Corporate has grown to over 125 full-time equivalent employees.

By the end of May 2013, they were processing an average of 55 orders per day.
This May they processed an average 5,278 orders per day.

In June 2013, their sales for the entire month were $169K. 
On June 01, 2014 they processed $169K in sales before shipping even went home for the day!

Lanetta sent me 3-D Fiber lashes and this is an appropriate name for the product.  It is easy to apply and the results are amazing! 



1 step:  Apply normal mascara



Step 2: Apply transplanting gel

Step 3: Directly apply natural fibers then apply gel over the fibers









I highly recommend this product and can't wait to try more!  Not only is it easy to apply, but it doesn't flake off and truly stays put all day.  It comes off easy with soap and water. Also, it barely adds any time to your make-up routine. 

Stay tuned for future updates about this company and what it has to offer! I'm hoping to host an online party soon!

If you missed Lanetta's links above, here ya go:

 https://www.facebook.com/YouniqueByMom

http://www.youniqueproducts.com/lanetta

And, you can find me on Facebook, I will be posting more pictures of my lashes on my facebook page:

Angie Youniquemom

Also, I'm now part of the Younique family: https://youniqueproducts.com/Angie



Tantrums, ear infections and vomit

I know, I know...this was going to be the best title ever for the week of Thanksgiving.  But I've been wanting to write this post for weeks now since then and never got to it. Maybe I should give you the story behind the title before giving you an update about my life?!!!

I picked up my daughter from spending the night with my parents.  Her ear hurt, but I told her if it truly hurt that bad she would be crying.  As if on cue, the tears came.

We got in the car and headed home.  As soon as I stepped in the door with my son, he literally threw up all over me.  Not baby spit up, full on vomit...and Beth was screaming in the car because she couldn't get out and her ear hurt.

In a moment of, is this really happening?!!? I called my husband, interrupting 1 of his meetings...ummmm, I don't EVER do that, so yes, I'd become THAT stay at home mom.  Here's how the conversation went:  

Me:  John just threw up all over me, beth is screaming in the car, I need to get changed AND call her doctor to get her ear looked at.  Any way you could come home early??!!! (I was willing to beg at this point...then, it hit me like a freight train...I had interrupted his 3pm meeting) I'm sorry, I just interrupted your meeting, I'm sooooo sooooo sorry?!

Wonderful hubby: I'll be home as soon as I can be when this meeting is over.  

Might I add he was home by 4:30pm and is usually home sometime after 5:30...My daughter was literally shaking uncontrollably during dinner, but our thermometer showed no fever.  My wonderful hubby somehow got her calmed down and her shaking under control.

By the time I got Beth to her doctor that evening she had a 103 degree fever and an ear infection. We got the antibiotics that night and life moved on.

Nevermind about the update of my current life, just sit there and giggle at this story...as I'm sure many other moms have had similar experiences with their kids.

The above pic is of my son: he has figured out his teeth are good for opening just about any packaged food within reach.

Quick update

I have been missing in action on my blog and writing lately! Quite frankly, I'm still trying to get settled into our house along with having two wonderful, busy kids!

I have crafts I want to share and always have fun kid stories to share, but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day!

I'm hoping to make more time to write. However, I'm not making any promises because I need to be realistic. This blog is my hobby and I'll update it when I can.

I'll leave you with a picture of our Elf Sparkle Heart who made a delivery on Valentines Day. 

November: A Month Of Thankful from Tara's Corner

It's so hard to believe that we are already at the end of October! Before we know it, we will be ringing in 2014! 

For some of us, 2013 has been a wonderful year, for some it has been filled with stress and heartache, and for a few, just another year has passed. One thing I know for sure, is that even though not every day is good, there IS good in every day. That leads me to one of my favorite activities this time of year:

Every November, I do what I call 'A month of Thankful'.

Every day I post something on Facebook I am thankful for. It could be anything...something as significant as the wonderful people in your life (make sure you single them out, it can make someone's day to know they have helped make your day/life a good one), or as simple as that first cup of coffee you have in the silence of your home before the rest of the world wakes up and you have to start the day. Or how good your bed feels as you climb in and go to sleep at night. It's much easier to focus on our struggles and to forget all the wonderful things/moments/people we have in our lives. I myself have faced some struggles recently that make it hard to focus on the positive, and that makes me think it is even more crucial that I participate in the 'Thankful posts' this year. I think you will be surprised on how something so simple can change your outlook on the day. Please join me in sharing with your friends, loved ones, the world, everything that you're thankful for. Until next time, have a fun, safe Halloween and a wonderful holiday season!

-Tara

**Tara and I would both like to see you participate in this activity even if you don't post everyday. Feel free to friend request us on facebook so we can see your Thankful posts. -Angie

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Wacky Wednesday: Gum Happens on Eyebrows

I was in the kitchen doing dishes.  

I thought she was cleaning her room(that was what I asked her to do).

She comes to me with tears in her eyes and I see this sad face:  

Umm, Who gets gum on their eyebrows?!? My daughter apparently! While holding in my laughter I was trying to figure out what happened.

Here's her story: 

 Mom, the gum was sticking to my fingers when I was trying to put it in the garbage.  I tried to get my fingers unstuck and the gum just went on my eyebrows(hand gestures included).

The more questions I asked the more she stuck to her story, but gum just doesn't "accidentally" get in your eyebrows. 

And, for the record, she usually spits her gum in the garbage.

I thought this was hilarious, as I'm stifling my laughter, until I had to attempt to get the gum off those eyebrows!  As my brother said in a text, "Ya know, eyebrows are a catch all for everything, Lol."

1. I tried a warm washcloth hoping it would do something. No such luck, it only caused tears.  This is gum that we got at a parade months ago, it's cheap and it hardened real fast on her eyebrows

2.  I tried Adam's Peanut butter, no luck. If you haven't read my opinion about Adam's Peanut butter, please check it out: Not all Peanut Butters are created equal

3.  I was frantically texting my mom at this point.  She said a greasy peanut butter works best.  I found a peanut butter I only use to bake with and rubbed that on those gummy eyebrows.  Ahhh, success!  It still took some work but most of it was removed.

**She still has a tiny bit of gum left on 1 of her eyebrows.  I'd had enough tears and we just snuggled while watching a movie! It will eventually come off, but right now it just looks like a scab...

And, yes, I'm laughing about it now that the dramatic screaming is over.  I'm that mom who makes her daughter clean her room...such cruelty I know

 

What crazy gum stories do you have?  Please share, I need to know I'm not the only one!

It's been awhile...

I've obviously been taking a break from writing on here. Life has taken some turns and I'm taking time to soak it all in, grieve over loss, and prep for the next step in my family's life. I'll update you more later.

For those of you waiting to hear about the giveaway on this post: Local Flavor Swap, the winner is Catrina. Thank you for being such a huge supporter of my blog, you have become family to me and I want you to know how much I appreciate you!

Continue to stay tuned about the Fit Mom's 4 Life 6 week challenge.  Although I've postponed it for now, I will be doing that in the near future once life settles down.  My goal is to start it early next year after the holidays.

Friday Faves

Life has been a bit busy, but thought I'd try to get back into writing something:

Now, it's time for Friday Faves:

1. Dreaming about owning a home

2. Happy kiddos

3.  It's truly Friday, no rushing out the door tomorrow!!!

4. Finding a house where we want to live

5. Sunshine!

6. Coffee...need I say more...