Sometimes we forget. This is your reminder. Every word of this video is true. I needed to be reminded about this today. Did you?
Monday, October 7
Exciting News + Giveaway
Exciting News + Giveaway
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Friday, October 4
A Beautiful Mess
A Beautiful Mess
Our MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) theme for this year is "A Beautiful Mess." When the theme was first announced, I didn't give it a ton of thought, but something about it appealed to me. For the past several years I've been on this journey of working through past issues and healing from those. It has been incredibly messy.
Something new is happening though as this year moves quickly towards its close. I am starting to see the beauty within the mess that has been my life over these tough couple of years. I've had to process a lot of anger - toward my biological parents, towards God, towards my husband and even towards myself. At times I am sure I have been nearly impossible to live with.
Somehow through it all, I still have a husband who loves me unconditionally, a daughter that tells me how much she needs me and a God who loves me and is not intimidated by my angry and disparaging questions. Somehow through it all, I've come to a place where I have finally begun to love myself and accept myself despite the things that happened to me in my childhood.
Now when I see the theme image for MOPS, I feel a deep sense of connection with it. My story is a beautiful mess. And I'm starting to accept that the messy parts are okay.
Thursday, October 3
16 Delicious Fall Chili Recipes
16 Delicious Fall Chili Recipes
Nothing is quite as delicious in cooler Fall weather than a big bowl full of chili! I have put together a fantastic batch of chili recipes that will keep you and your family warm as we move toward the cooler months. Let the cook-off begin!
Wednesday, October 2
Playing with Makeup
Playing with Makeup
Something that I missed out on as a young girl was learning about makeup from my mother. My mother believed that spending a lot of time on your outward appearance was a waste. Keeping it simple, I'm pretty sure she never wore more than blue eyeliner and mascara.
I understand to a degree what she was trying to instill in my sisters and I, but I think she took things to an extreme where there could have been a more balanced approach. I really didn't know or understand how to apply makeup until my 20's. I definitely wore makeup in high school, but I had no idea what I was doing, and looking back, I know I had it all wrong.
Now in fresh into my 30's I'm a bit obsessed with makeup! I love playing with it. I love creating fun looks and experimenting with the products. I don't feel like I necessarily need to hide behind makeup - but I do feel more confident, and more motivated when I wear it. I've been considering getting certified in makeup artistry because I enjoy doing it so much!
One of my best friends here in New York, Sara, came over this week and I asked her if she'd be willing to let me do her makeup. I wanted to see what it would be like to create a look on someone else. She was so willing and laid back about it, something I just love about her personality.
Sara is beautiful without a touch of makeup on and she is beautiful with bold makeup on. This is worth thinking about. When I see Sara, I don't notice her makeup or lack of it. I see her smile, hear her laughter and enjoy her warm personality. Perhaps beauty is a reflection of the soul?
I really love the way this bold look turned out on her. She doesn't venture into bold looks very often, so I was really concerned about what she thought of it. She left with makeup still on, so I have to believe she was willing to rock it, at least for the evening! I enjoyed doing her makeup. I love using my creative side in any capacity and I think that there is a possibility of me doing more makeovers in the future.
What is your view of makeup? Is it a waste of time or is it a confidence booster?
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