NYC Big Bold Lipgloss

Just a disclaimer: I received this product complimentary from Influenster and NYC. I was not paid to review this product.

I am definitely more of a lipstick type of girl but this gloss lasts a long time, so I was impressed right off the bat. It goes on smooth, and smells nice. The only downside to the product was the fact that the color didn't really show up well, but I think that may be because it was very similar to my own lip color. The shine is really nice, it's a gloss not a glittery shine. I definitely would get this on other colors for a sheer but shiny look.

The packaging is great, though a little bit clunky. I think that I'll find myself reaching for this product more in the spring and the summer because the pink color just doesn't feel very "autumn" or "winter" to me. I may however try to incorporate it if I do a really heavy eye make-up look.

I would suggest getting a color that isn't so close to your own lip color, unless of course you want a shiny sort of nude lip. I would definitely check these out because for about $4
 they are definitely worth the price!

Check out the NYC page here, and the Influenster page here!

Thanks for reading!
Samm

Lifeway Kefir Cultered Milk Smoothie

If there is something I enjoy more than a cold refreshing drink, I don't know what it would be. That is why I was so excited to try the Kefir Lifeway probiotic smoothie, it was cold, looked pretty refreshing, and I could mix it in with my favorite fruits for a delicious combination and a healthy snack, morning meal, or beverage. Thanks to Influenster and Lifeway Kefir I got the chance to try the Strawberry smoothie for free, and I was glad I did. It's a convenient mix in for my favorite fruit smoothie recipe and it's filled with probiotics. Not to mention it tastes great on it's own, if you're feeling like you want a simple snack.

You can check out the Influenster Lifeway Kefir page here for more information!

Great Expectations: Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

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I've been learning some life lessons this year (most importantly that life is not fair) and this week I've learned yet another one. It turns out this saying is quite relevant to my life, and in fact I have a habit of doing this more often than I would like to admit. In some cases (like my chances of getting the last banana in the house) this isn't really a problem, I might expect to get the last banana and think about it all day, but when I don't get it, nothing bad happens. However, in other cases it matters quite a bit more, like when I expect a bit of money, and overspend only to not get the aforementioned money or when I say I've made a habit of something and then find myself not doing it.

I had been doing quite well making sure I exercised at least every other day, and I had even been trying to eat healthier more often. Unfortunately I became caught up in work and it started to rain almost everyday so I quickly stopped my regimen and fell back into bad habits. Taking my own advice, I know that I am the only one who can change my own habits, so I am certainly going to try and do that as soon as possible. For now I will spend the day inside enjoying some music with my cup of Vanilla Caramel tea and Chocolatey Chip Dunkers from Trader Joes.


Sammxoxo

Goals

Not that long ago, I decided to make goals and stick to them. My first goal was to start working out more and taking more pictures and so far I've been doing pretty well with that goal. I put up a note on my wall, so I constantly see the reminder and it really helps me to actually go out and do it!

Here's to sticking to the goals I make for the rest of the year!


How are your goals doing?
How do you remind yourself to keep going?
Have any favorite workouts?

Let me know!