Kid's Fashion Looks from Target

 We recently went shopping for some Spring/Summer clothes for B. I was so surprised by the clothes I found at Target and how reasonably priced they were. I've always liked Target clothes but never was in-love with the boy selection. They were having a great sale and I highly recommend going into the store rather than online shopping. They didn't have all of the same great deals when I looked online. I'll show you some of the items I brought and how we styled a few of the pieces. I'm sure you'll be seeing the rest of the clothes in future posts.

 

The sweater is old from H&M

Shirt and Shorts are Target 

Shoes are Carters

 

This jacket is a wind breaker material and totally worth the $15.00. We love it for those colder Spring days or when its raining.

Shirt is Target and I love the purple color!

Jeans are Children's Place

Shoes are Old Navy

The weather this day wasn't quite warm enough to wear just shorts and tee shirt, so we wore the sweater. I wish it matched a little better, but oh well. 

I can't wait for him to wear some of the other pieces I brought. Now get your booty over to Target and check out there cute clothes!

Easy At-Home Gel Manicure- Using Gelous Nail Gel Coat

Hi Friends! I've found an amazing product that can give you the appearance of a DIY at-home gel manicure. You need 2 products you probably already have plus the Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat. In a few simple steps you can have thick, shiny nails that will last longer then just painting you nails. The best part is, it only cost a few bucks!

Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat is avail at Sally's Beauty Supply or Amazon

 I kinda have a small obsession for painting my nails. This obsession comes from the issue I have with chipped polish. The minute my polish chips, I'm either peeling it off or I'll just remove it all together. I've tried different top coats, but nothing can stand up to the life of a Stay at Home Mom. I wash my hands daily, clean every day, and tend to be a little rough on my hands. 

 I found this tutorial on Pinterest and knew I had to give it a try. 

What you need:

• Nail File and buffer 
• Any nail color you want
• A Shiny Top Coat (I used Seche Vite which worked amazing because it dries hella fast) 
• Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat ($5.99 at Sally's Beauty Supply)

Prep Your Nails:

•   First Buff and File your clean non-painted nails, be sure to remove any ridges or rough edges.

•  Then take a cotton ball with nail polish remover and remove ALL dust and dirt left from buffing 

Step by Step Instructions:
 
1) Apply two thin layers of the Gelous Nail Gel to your nails, allowing a couple minutes in between to dry a little bit. After applying your second coat, allow the gel to set. I waited about 3 minutes.


2) Next, apply a layer of your nail color and allow to dry (about 5 minutes)

3) Apply another layer of Gelous Nail Gel on top of your nail color and allow it to set for about 2 minutes so that it's semi-dry. Make sure that the ends of your nails are sealed by swiping the brush over top. This will ensure you won't see a single chip for the entire duration of your gel manicure.

4) Apply a second layer of nail color.

5) Finish it off with your choice of top coat. Stick with a fast drying top coat with high shine for the best results.

Tips and Tricks: 

• If you need more then 2 coats of nail polish, then after step 4, repeat step 3 and 4 before moving on to step 5 (applying top coat)
•  If you apply a thicker coat of Gelous Nail Gel then the end result will be a thicker manicure. A thinner layer will give you a thinner manicure.

Ummm Yeah... Please excuse my gross cuticles, there a hot mess!

The Gelous Nail Gel is a great option if you need a heavy duty manicure, that doesn't chip the next day. I love how thick and shiny my nails look, and even after a full day of caring for kids my nails still look great! I hope to get a weeks wear from it, which I think is ideal. I'm just not sure how annoying it will be to remove, I'm sure nothing a little Acetone cant handle


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What We've Been Up To....

The weather here on the east coast has finally let up and brought some much needed sun. It seems like last time it was warm, Bobby was so young and didn't truly understand things, like he does now. He loves to be outside and lately that's just what we've been doing. He's 26 months old, independent and curious about everything. He talks more then I ever knew a 2 years old could talk, and sometimes wish he didn't know some of those words. He's much like me as in when he finds something new he likes, he wants to do it everyday. Right now we take daily trips to feed the duckies, play near the water, and do anything that has to do with birdies.

This was his first time playing in sand and we had such a good time. He was too cute digging with his little shovel and pail. He loved the feeling of the sand in his hands and on his feet and even tried to taste it. I'm so excited to take him to the beach this summer, I know he's going love playing at the big beach.

We love feeding the duckies! Even though they're geese, we call them duckies and we're totally obsessed. Bobby talks to them, sings songs to them, and of course wants to kiss them!

Bobby loves to play with sensory bins, so this past week we've been playing with bid seed. I like using the smaller tub for him, but would recommend using a larger one for 2 or more kids. I love sensory bins and if you follow me on Pinterest I have quite a few ideas pinned.

  

 

Family time is our favorite!

I  hope your all having a great weekend and getting some great weather like we've had!

Adventures of a SAHM: Please Touch Museum Philadelphia, Pa

Since becoming a stay at home mom to my rambunctious toddler, I've been trying to find new and exciting things for us to do. We're lucky to live a large city that has a long list of things to do. Many of those things are geared to older kids, but one of our all time favorite places is The Please Touch Museum. It's a children's museum that's perfect for kids of all ages, especially those age 2-7. The museum is extremely stroller friendly, they even have little areas for you to park it. They offer a coat check, family restrooms, off street parking and ample seating areas. They have a cafe which has an nice assortment of food, drinks and snacks. The best part is, if you don't want to buy lunch you can bring it with you. Just set up at one of the many tables they have, you'll see many others doing the same thing.

We have the basic membership that gains admission for 4 people as well as  1 free parking spot. The membership also gives you a discount on food, carousel rides and admission for additional guests. I was happy to find out that as a member you get free admission to over 200 children's museums nationwide. Then my happiness went to sadness when I found out on April 1, 2013 it will no longer be free, but instead be 50% off. Here is a list to all the museums that are included. If your not a member, Target hosts a discount night every first Wednesday of the month from 5:00-7:00pm admission is $2.00. I'm not sure how crowded it gets but it might be worth it just to see.

The museum is extremely stroller friendly, they even have little areas where you can park them. They offer a coat check, family restrooms, off street parking and ample seating areas. They have a cafe which has an nice assortment of food, drinks and snacks. Whats even better is, if you don't want to buy lunch you can bring it with you. Just set up at one of the many tables they have, you'll see many others doing the same thing.

I'm obsessed with this black and white area they have set up! So trendy, I want it for my home!

The Please Touch Museum has 8 different exhibits as well as, a theater, art room and story time. B loves anything music related so the giant piano and Rainforest's Rhythm exhibit are  huge hits. Other goodies are the kitchen setup, grocery store, space area, and the water way. Alice in Wonderland is so adorable too! For kids under 3 they have different area sectioned off just for the little ones. This makes it fun for non-walkers or walkers just starting off. Everyday at closing time there's a parade that the kids love. They beat drums, yell, and march around the entire museum gathering all the kids.

Regardless if you live, work, or are just visiting I highly recommend going to visit The Please Touch Museum. It's clean and spacious, and one of our favorite places to spend the day!

See, I told you it was fun for all ages!

Oh!....And if your also trying to find new things to do with your little ones, you have to check out hipsterhenry.com it's a super cute blog with a variety of different places to take you kids. I just recently found it, and am so happy I did!

Smashbox Primer Dupe: Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel

Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel is an awesome alternative to Smashbox's Photo Finish Primer. Not only is it cheaper but it also delivers the same the results as Smashbox Photo Finish Primer.

 

Monistat's active ingredient is Dimethicone 1.2%, which is listed as a skin protectant. Dimethicone is also found in the Smashbox primer, along with other ingredients. Dimethicone is a silicon based polymer often found in all sorts of cosmetics and hair products. In makeup and face products, it is usually used as a temporary filler for fine lines and wrinkles. Applying a thin layer to the face will act as barrier to the skin and help your makeup lay nicely on the skin. As with any primer, you don't want to apply too much because it will flake off. Make sure you allow it to dry before applying your foundation. If your a fan of a silicon primer this is a great alternative to try. You can purchase Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel at any drug store or online for as little as $5.00.

 I've used this primer off and on for the past year (I switch between this and MAC Prep and Prime) and I highly recommend giving it a try. It's super soft and smooth and leaves your skin feeling the exact same way! It's oily free and completely odorless, thank God! If you have oily skin and are looking for something that will help with shine this won't be the product for you. You might want to try a more mattifying primer or one made for oily skin.

 

 

I've never tried it as an eye primer, so I have no clue if it will work. I'd assume that if your eyelids don't get oily throughout the day, then this could work for you. It might help your shadow stay on longer but it won't help the colors pop. I would suggest using a base for that.

When you compare the Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel to Smashbox Photo Finish Primer you get almost identical results for a fraction of the price. Even if your a lover of Smashbox I highly recommend giving this cheaper alternative a try. I'll take $5 over $36 any day, and I'll spent the $31 I saved on more makeup!

Have you tried this great alternative or do you have any tricks or money saving beauty tips? I'd love to hear!  I'll be back this week with more great tips!

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The ombre lip is a popular trend that's a nice way to change up your everyday lip. There are many  different colors you can us but try to stay away from browns so you wont end up looking like a Chula.

In order to get  Ombre Lips you want your main lip color to be a slightly darker color. Then a nude which will be used in the center. A lip liner would work great or you can use a lip brush like I did. I used  Maybelline Color Whisper in Mad for Magenta and Flower Beauty Nude Narcissus.

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