Today's blog is going to be some-what of an inspirational posting. So if you hate the Holidays, and honestly are just not a fan of reading, then turn back now. I'm hoping you'll stay despite them both. :)

And if you're not wanting to read or even try to make resolutions because of all the memes here let me help get them out of your system.

 

Now we got that out the way, lets move on people! Generally yes, sometimes we shoot for the moon and everything is not guaranteed that our resolutions will happen. A lot can happen in a year, so who is anyone to judge you whether you achieved your goal or not, you're the only one accountable for yourself and sometimes things just don't happen in year.

2015 will be my year. It's a gut feeling and a little of me restoring the faith that was a little broken. Usually for New Years I like to reflect on the year and put a little inspiration out there. This year made a year since I picked up everything and moved to Las Vegas with my husband. I've had a real hard time adjusting since South Carolina is all I really know. That's just the fact of it all, but I did it all for love. I got to see my marriage and my friendships and all my other relationships grow so much stronger. So I'd like to take this time to thank all those people.

I honestly am so blessed that this year I was able to make mistakes to pave my own path. This life always has it's days, sometimes weeks, but I always was able to bounce back no matter what. I think it's funny when I sit back and look at every person who laughed about "stealing my joy" whether it was a guy or a friend turning against me or just someone who didn't take the time to get to know me so they judged me. I cannot believe I encountered so many toxic people and still came out with such a pure heart and such a drive to be able to start living my dream and do what I love to do. I'm not perfect Lord knows, but he has blessed me beyond belief with the people that I am going into 2015 with. The fact that I had pretty much every door close on me in 2014 must mean I'm going to have something amazing happen to me in 2015 and I'm betting it's life changing. So go on roll your eyes about resolutions people are making, but those are the kind of people I want in my life. The kind that is not afraid of reaching for the stars because they know they'll land amongst the moon. Those are the kind of people I'm going to keep. Thank you so much to everyone who has let me become just this young woman I am, who continue to love me as myself, and treated me always like a family member or friend. You are the people who keep me going. Thank you a million and one M&M's.

And thank y'all to my readers. My supporters. I've been off/on social media and so far I'm building a blog I can finally be so proud of. I am so humbled by how much support I am getting. :)

Have a Happy New Year!

XO

Top 5 Stocking Stuffers for Men!

After I put up my top 5 holiday beauty finds last week, I got a request to do a blog about stocking stuffers and since christmas is now 6 days away! I repeat 6 days away! After a minor heart attack we finally got everyone else's but all our own gifts taken care of. Which is pretty good for us just shopping over the weekend!

• Underwear or socks - I made the comment the other day after seeing a sale at Victoria's Secret on TV that you could always use more underwear & socks, which obviously an epiphany that I needed to write that for this blog.

• Pocket flashlights - I know this is kind of silly sounding, he probably already has a million laying around in the house, but if your husband or significant other works on their vehicles or even needs one for their vehicle you'd be surprise just how handy they are even if you have like 5 of them already. ;)

• Pocket knife - this is debating on how you feel about weapons being on your significant other, and of course how he feels. I personally know around here in Vegas you never know what kind of characters you'll meet there's a variety of people day in and day out that come and visit this crazy place but I do always feel better if my husband has some kind of pocket knife on him - just in case.

• Razors - if your husband is in the military, you know shaving is an everyday chore. I dread every time my husband has to shave off his stubble after a 3 day weekend. Trust me these will not go to waste.

• Gift cards - these are not something you usually wrap, it's much more easier to just stuff them in your stocking and let them enjoy them. If they drink coffee, Starbucks. If they are a fan of food, get one to their favorite restaurant. If they are in dire need of clothes other than graphic t's also like my husband, get them a gift card to get some nice shirts ;) (let's face it: this is a little for you ladies too.)

Bonus: I can't lie a conversation with my husband sparked these ideas but he dared me to put - sex coupons - on here and if you know me I won't back down from it lol His reasoning, "who doesn't like sex?" but incase if you're already pink in the face and don't want to get too crazy then maybe substitute them for chore coupons so he can "skip" doing the dishes one night.

I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend & enjoy!

Top 5 Beauty Finds for the Holiday Season!

We're only 13 days away from Christmas y'all! I don't whether or not to freak out or be excited because I haven't finished my Holiday Shopping. All freak outs aside, I've taken the time to list my favorite beauty finds of the 2014 Holiday Season!

• Too Faced's La Belle Carousel: This beautiful carousel features five pretty palettes of eye shadows, blushes and bronzers plus our best-selling Better Than Sex Mascara for on-the-go looks or unique individual gifts.

• Too Faced's Under the Mistletoe: Get ready to pucker up under the mistletoe and drench your lips in three shimmer versions of our best-selling shades of our luscious La Crème Color Drenched Lip Creams.

• Too Faced's Melted Kisses: This holiday season, indulge your lips with four clutch-size tubes of Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick, our stunning new innovation in lip color.

• Urban Decay's Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette: What You See Is What You Get: Strange (pale neutral pink matte-satin), Dust (pale metallic pink shimmer w/iridescent micro-glitter), Burnout (light pinky-peach satin), Limit (light dusty rose matte), Buzz (metallic rose shimmer w/silver micro-glitter), Trick (light metallic pinky-copper shimmer w/tonal micro-sparkle), Nooner (medium pinky-brown matte), Liar (medium metallic mauve shimmer), Factory (pinky-brown satin), Mugshot (metallic taupe shimmer w/slight pink shift), Darkside (deep taupe-mauve satin) and Darkheart (smoky black matte w/rosy red micro-sparkle).

• Benefit's Candy-Coated Countdown (Free Gift with Purchase): The gift that gets sweeter every day! Benefit Cosmetics advent calendar is filled with 24 bite-size beauty treasures. Open the sweet shoppe doors...and count down to gorgeous! This limited edition set is at the top of every holiday "luxe list."

Side Note: Today was originally Freebie Friday, but I promise next friday you'll be happy and understand why I didn't include a freebie this week. ;)