i have wanted to visit catalina island my entire life. this past weekend my mom, brother and i FINALLY made the trip. it is only a short drive/boat ride over so i really can’t believe none of us had ever gone. it was a weekend of firsts for us…starting with ZIPLINING!!! i am terrified of [ Continue Reading … ]

my box included: ahava mineral botanic hibiscus & fig velvet cream wash, first aid beauty smooth shave cream (full-size), ofra cosmetics eyeshadow (full size), vbeaute lite up/buying time/eye never,  wella professionals hair mask, a perfume organic fragrance. click here to read full description of each product. some subscribers received beautyaddicts show-off mascara and kinerase firming [ Continue Reading … ]

today i’m linking up with chasing davies for a “what’s in your beach bag” link-up! my beach bag also doubles as my park/pool “playdate” bag. it was given to me by one of my bff’s for my birthday a couple years ago. i LOVE anything with my name and/or initials on it so this matching [ Continue Reading … ]

hey guys!!! you know that i am a total product junkie, right? so when glossybox asked me if they could send me their FIRST ever US box, of course i said YES! glossybox is a monthly subscription service (similar to birchbox) that sends you a minimum of five deluxe beauty samples per month. i have [ Continue Reading … ]

anyone who knows me, knows that i LOVE sentimental things. when my grandparents passed away (four months apart), i got to keep a ceder chest that my grandfather hand made as well as this dress. my grandma wore it for their 25th wedding anniversary/vow renewal party. they were married for just over 61 years. so [ Continue Reading … ]