Tip Tuesday: Pretty Up With Pink

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a major weather person. By that I mean, my mood can be brought down by dreary days and a cloudy sky. The same is true if it is too hot; it makes me tired. I don't know why I am that way, but I have been as far back as I can remember. I enjoy being outside so I'm not too happy that I get that way, but I can either sit and sulk or do something about it. Because of this, I have found a few ways to get myself out of that mood and on with my day.

On those days when you just feel under the weather or tired, try to lift your mood by putting a little bit of pink on. Whether it is a touch of blush, some lip gloss, jewelry or even a piece of your wardrobe; the added color is sure to bring a little pep to your step.

By wearing a pink blush or lip gloss, you have a more awake and lively look to your face. Be sure to keep it light because pink can be overdone. As for an outfit, you can go several different directions. A hot pink is great if you like an edgy look. Or you could even go with a soft pink for a softer more feminine look. Oh, the possibilities!

Here is one day look and one night look to give you a little inspiration to throw on some pink.

Influenster: Sunkissed VoxBox

I got a knock on my door this morning and as I looked out to see who it was, I saw the mail lady holding an Influenster VoxBox! Yes! I qualified for the Sunkissed VoxBox which was just loaded with goodies. To learn more about Influenster, click this link where I get more in depth about the program. click here

I have to say I'm am extremely happy with all the products that I was given to test and review complimentary from Influenster. They are all products I feel that I will use. The best part is that this program is FREE!

Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15: $12.99

 

 

 

 

Dr. Scholl's For Her: $10.99

 

 

 

 

Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics: $3.99-$4.99

 

 

SinfulShine with Gel Tech: $2.99

 

 

 

Another great thing about this box was that it was all full-sized products. I've really enjoyed being able to test and review products through Influenster. They are looking for your honest opinions and always welcome constructive criticism if a product is not up to your standards. This is a great way to test out products without cost and for companies to get feedback about their products. Also, there is a whole community of Influensters to conversate with on the review page on their site, as well as other social media platforms. Check out Influenster and consider joining this great community of influencers at www.influenster.com

 

 

Dont forget to check back soon for my First Impressions video of my Sunkissed VoxBox items. Like me on Facebook at Mayday1101 or Subscribe on YouTube at mayday1101 to be notified of new video uploads. Have a great day everyone! 

Videos Now On Instagram

Watch out Vine and Keek...Instagram wants in on the short clip competition. We all know and love Instagram for the creative ways of picture taking and fancy filters. Now they have expanded their product to keep ahead of the others. You can now upload 15 second videos on Instagram. Yes, you read this correctly. You can now post short clips as well as photos on this app so make sure you update your app on your phone if you do not already see this new feature. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @ mayday1101. Lol

 

More to come soon so be sure to follow my blog or sign up for email notifications because giveaways are coming in a couple weeks. You don't want to miss out. :)

Tip Tuesday: Get Ready For Summer Break With the Kiddos

If you work from home or are a stay-at-home Mom, then summer break means break for the kids and more work for you. lol I mean that in the nicest way possible. Let's face it...kids are a lot of work and they want all of your attention. It makes getting your work done that much more difficult.

A few tips to help:

Plan a summer schedule. Things are different now from Monday through Friday during the summer. You still need to get your work done, but your kids need to be entertained. Find some creative ways to keep them involved in an activity while you get your work done. Arts and crafts are always a good idea.

Take a break. All work and no play, well, just sucks! lol Don't push off your work until it's crunch time, but make sure to take some time to enjoy these moments with your kids. They aren't kids for long and as they get older, it won't be as easy to get them to want to hang out with you. You know how it is...parents are lame.

Work Hard. Play Hard. Enjoy!

That's all for this week's Tip Tuesday! Look out for more to come here and on my other social media platforms. FIND ME HERE:

 

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Tip Tuesday: Get Organized

One thing I never was as I was growing up was organized. When trying to head out of the door for work or an appointment I would be searching for my keys, purse, a missing shoe, etc...something would always be "misplaced" that would throw off my whole day. Well, to be misplaced they would have to actually have a place to be to begin with right? That was my problem. My parents use to tell me that I would be late for my own funeral. That's how unorganized I was. lol

Now that I'm older (and hopefully somewhat wiser, lol), I know the importance of having a designated place for things...especially important things. For example, I no longer flop my purse down wherever when I get home, I have a place for it. It saves so much time and avoids the headache and stress of trying to find something.

In a perfect world everything would have its place in your home, but finding the perfect most functional place takes trial and error. For instance, you don't want to set your purse next to the front door where anyone can have access to it and you don't want it stashed away in your bedroom because it would be a pain to go and get every time you needed it. You have to find what works for you in your life and go from there.

For those who are as unorganized as I was (and admittedly still working on it...hey, I'm human. lol) take baby steps by starting to put your shoes in an organized fashion in one area, find a designated spot for your keys, and hang your coat up instead of throwing it over a chair or wherever it lands. Trust me, after a week it will become habit and you will see how things start to become easier in the morning when you are trying to get out that front door.

I hope this week's Tip Tuesday was helpful. Don't forget to Like me on Facebook at Mayday1101 or subscribe to my YouTube channel also at mayday1101. Things have been a little delayed because of unforseen circumstances, but a lot will be happening soon on both so be sure to Like and Subscribe so you get notified when things get posted or uploaded. Have a great day everyone! :)

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Tip Tuesday on a Wednesday: Save Anywhere

Saving is so easy that if you set your mind to it you can save money just about anywhere. For those with a smartphone, search for money saving apps like RetailMeNot to find both In-Store coupons and Online coupon codes to tons of stores.

Also, you may see that I post about scoring free items at local drug stores like CVS on my Facebook page, Mayday1101. You can also score free items at your local grocery store as well. Keep an eye on the coupons they hand you with your receipt at check out. They are called Catalina coupons. Check those before tossing them away because you might be surprised to find a coupon for a FREE item on one. Also, they have been known to print $1.00 off any shampoo purchase, oral care purchase, etc. If there are no exclusions or size restrictions on the coupon, go grab a $1.00 shampoo or toothbrush and you just scored a freebie my friends!

I went shopping the other day and got 1 toothbrush, 1 shampoo, 1 dishsoap, 1 papertowel roll and all of it was FREE because of those Catalina coupons! :)

I hope these tips were helpful. Until next week's Tip Tuesday...have a great rest of the week everyone!

Tip Tuesday: Giveaway Update!

Quick Tip this week: Subscribe to my YouTube channel mayday1101! Today is my birthday and I'm feeling generous! lol I will be making a video soon and hope to have it edited and uploaded by Monday, May 20th. Finals week has me a little behind or it would be up already.

I will be introducing myself and what I hope to do with my channel as well as a Smashbox cosmetics giveaway! Only subscribers of my YouTube channel will be included in this giveaway so be sure to click that Subscribe button to be notified when the video is uploaded. (Thank you to the 30 subscribers who have stayed with me waiting for another one. I will explain where I have been on that video as well.)

While you are waiting for that, check out the one and only video I have up so far on my channel; a DIY holder for hair ties. I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day (well, it's beautiful here in Michigan today) and you will see me in my next video!