Five Friday Faves

Tomorrow is my husband's birthday, so I'm making today's post short and sweet to get a head start on our plans and celebrations! I haven't even filled out his card or wrapped his gifts, so I've got to shift into gear. 

I hate wrapping and put it off as long as I can, which makes me especially my own worst enemy at Christmas. Larry, however, loves wrapping though he goes through tape like it grows on trees because he insists on no seams. I always joke I'd get him to wrap his own gifts if I could. I have grand hopes of always doing a better job than I do, but I just am not good at it. Are you a wrapping connoisseur? Someone tell me I'm not the only failure at wrapping.😄

On to the post! Here are five Friday favorites that have been on my radar.

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6 Friday Faves for June 2019

I'm trying to do these random favorites posts once a month or every other month where I focus more on the things that aren't necessarily featured in my monthly beauty and skincare favorites. Books, music, etc. I hope you enjoy them and I absolutely love when you throw recommendations my way, as well. It's also just a really fun post to put up on a Friday. So here are my 6 Friday Faves!

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6 Friday Faves

I did this in February and enjoyed it. I missed March, but I wanted to bring this feature back this month just to showcase a few favorites that aren't included in my beauty and skincare favorites at the end of the month. And also, if you want to take the opportunity, you can throw some recommendations my way! What song are you enjoying? What book did you just read and love? Maybe it is something not yet on my radar and I'm missing out!

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Two Oceans Wines, The Bachelor Canada, and Guilty Pleasures

Who doesn't have a guilty pleasure?! Let's talk about them! I've actually always been divided on the term, because why should we feel guilty about anything that brings us pleasure. If it doesn't bring joy to someone else, to each their own. Maybe you like a huge percentage of the 80s one hit wonders. Maybe you like to watch countless hours of reality TV. Maybe you still have your favorite shirt from the 90s and bust it out every now and then. And if you're me, maybe you are guilty of all three of those specific examples!

For the second year in a row, Two Oceans is a sponsor of The Bachelor Canada. Honestly, if you've ever watched any episode of The Bachelor or The Bachelor Canada, then you know that's a good pairing!

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Target Haul- New Hartford, NY

One of the first places I stop the minute I'm in the States is Target! It's one of my favorite places and Canada will finally be getting a few starting in 2013 (ugh to waiting so long). I got a few things there, so I thought I would share some of the ones that are at least a little relevant to this blog.

I grabbed up a mini You Curl, because I usually use my straightener to curl my hair and I don't like to have a lot of styling tools crowding my bathroom counter. This miniature one looked perfect since it would fit in my cabinet without taking too much room. And this was under $20. Thumbs up! Even better that it came in pink... ;)

None of these were over $20. I spotted the last Boy Meets World Season 1 DVD on the shelf and it was only $15. I had to have it. Feeny! Please tell me I'm not the only one who still loves to watch that show. Haha!

I love almost every "Keep Calm and..." quote. I have a matching notebook with this quote that I keep my blog lists in and I knew this would fit in perfectly at my makeup station. I'm still working on dressing up my area and getting everything organized, but as soon as I get it right I'll do a video on it.

I found these little guys in the dollar zone. They offered other patterns. They fit blushes nicely, so I put a few of my loose ones in them and tucked them into my shelves. It brightens up the shelf and organizes at the same time. Win!

I really had no interest in trying The Falsies, but it was on sale and I figured I'd bite the bullet. I've only tried it once so far, but I do not feel that it is worth of holy grail status. It did not do much for my lashes and feels like it would be easy to clump. I'll give it a chance. The Sonia Kashuk brush is fantastic! It's soft but dense, so my foundation or cream products don't get lost in the bristles. And the handle is a really cool shape!

Special Post!

My friend Mason's daughter is a finalist in a contest to appear on Mad Men! Please help make Angela's dream come true. Not to mention, her video entry is adorable. All you have to do is sign up with an email address and click to vote for her! The contest ends tomorrow at 5pm EST. She has 292 votes as of now, but I'd love to see her get more. :)

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So sorry.

Sorry there wasn't an usual daily post from me today! My MIL has had eye surgery and I was watching over my husband's elderly grandmother while he took his mom to the doctor. After that, we enjoyed his day off!

I went shopping yesterday and today, so I will absolutely do a few haul posts on that. :) We also saw All About Steve, which I hope to review on here. So funny! Anyway, I'll get back to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. Same blog channel. Same blog time. :P

Now, I'm off to watch Big Brother (go Kevin or Jordan!)! Hope you had a fabulous Tuesday. ♥

TV Tuesday

Currently wanting: to kill my computer
Currently drinking: water
Currently feeling: stupid

So it's been one of those days...and it is not getting any better. I just lost all of my music from iTunes. Not from my computer, but from iTunes.It is just so annoying to have to go back and put all of the music back in. I lost all of my play counts and playlists too. Bahhh! Scratch that! I just lost everything AGAIN!

Anyway, I am so happy that the holidays are over because that means TV shows are finally coming back! Tonight, I have Biggest Loser, 90210, Privileged, SVU, and Without a Trace to look forward to. Last night was new episodes of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill. Yay!

I'm terribly sorry that this is all I have for today. My mood just went south with this whole iTunes thing. I leave you with this hilarious music video from How I Met Your Mother. I don't even watch the show, but I find this hilarious. :)


XOXO ♥

Tacky Tuesday

Currently listening: Christmas Tree by Lady GaGa
Currently watching: The Hills!
Currently feeling: tired from a day of shopping!

This post brings back the tacky Tuesday! Did anyone else watch the finale of The Hills? Holy smokes! I know this show is under scrutiny for being fake, scripted, blah blah blah...I don't care. I'm hooked! First off, I'm still getting over the last episode that saw Heidi and Spencer getting fake married. Yeah, nothing like getting your bride-to-be drunk and schmoozing her to the altar. CLASSY! :P

Even funnier watching Heidi talking to her mom and seeing Spencer sitting there so silent. What a change! And Heidi swears she is happy and yet she has not smiled at all since the day it happened. Though to be fair, I would not be smiling either if I were marrying Spencer. Nooo...I'd get myself on medication for being crazy if that were to happen.

Lauren and Heidi? A reunion? Lauren said some really sweet things to Heidi. That whole scene was awkward, and it seemed to really show a true side to Heidi. Not the Heidi that poses in all of those super-corny photo shoots, but the Heidi that she used to be. I forgot how I actually used to like her. Too much damage has been done for me to really ever like her again, but for a moment I remembered that she was not so bad before she become a mini-Spencer clone.

I love that Heidi's mom and sister is in more episodes. I adore them and how they tell Spencer how it is. Sometimes Holly is too sweet, though! Even Stephanie spoke up to him this time. Good job, Steph! I actually even give Spencer some props for saying what he did at the court ceremony. Did I just say that?! Can't wait for more Hills and The City! I love Whitney!

XOXO ♥

Wintry Wednesday

Currently listening: to my "angry songs" playlist on iTunes
Currently looking at: vacation info
Currently feeling: mixed emotions

It came a snow storm last night. We had not had snow on the ground for a few days. It really came down! I woke up to a winter wonderland! I love snow. :)

The holidays are coming! My favorite classic Christmas movie is It's A Wonderful Life. I love the message that it conveys and I never once don't end that film without feeling grateful for everything this life offers. It makes me warm inside.

As for newer movies, I would choose Elf, Santa Clause series, and The Polar Express. Christmas movies and tv specials are probably my favorite thing EVER to watch! I won't talk about my favorite Christmas tv specials, because it's hard to choose just one! :D
What is your favorite classic Christmas movie?

XOXO ♥

P.S.- I'm so happy Michelle won on Biggest Loser! Seriously, she was the only decent one. Worst final four ever!

Media Monday

Currently eating: graham crackers and applesauce
Currently drinking: smartwater
Currently listening: Go by Kelly Clarkson

I love the new 90210! I've watched every week so far. I'm hopelessly obsessed, mainly because of Jessica Stroup and Jessica Lowndes. Those two are great to watch on TV! Is anyone else watching it? It's become a guilty pleasure. :)

XOXO ♥

I'm Gonna Be the 5th Golden Girl.

I miss Golden Girls so much. Maybe some of you have not seen this, but I laugh every single time. Rue, Betty, and Estelle got together in 1995 at the MTV Video Awards and did a great spoof on Clueless. The only thing this video is missing? Bea!