I absolutely love to read surveys like this one, so please fill it out on your blog, too!

Make Up Meme:
My Foundation: Carmindy for Sally Hansen- a wonderful base, and Revlon Colorstay

My Powder: Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

My Mascara: CoverGirl Lash Blast and I'd like to try L'Oreal Voluminous

My Blush: MAC True Romantic

My Eyeshadow(s): some MAC shadows and pigments (vanilla and jardin aires), enjoying the Claire palettes still, NYX

My Day Cream(s): old fashioned Oil of Olay

My Beauty Product Brand(s): MAC, Carmindy, NYX, Milani

My Essential Beauty Product: European Nivea cream (it's a dupe of Creme de la Mer, but *only* the European kind--not the one made in Mexico)

My Favorite Makeup Product(s): mascara- gotta have it! Concealer- I was born with dark circles, and lipstick.

My Perfume: Right now my warm weather faves are Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess (oil and eau fraiche), MAC black & turquoise and a variety of coconut sprays/oils to mix

My Nails: Naked fingers...looking to try Nars Bohemia

My Feet: Need a pedicure... toes have been MAC $$$$ Yes (platinum) all summer

My Hands: Need a manicure

Three Products to bring on a deserted island: sunscreen, LaBello lip balm & soap lol

Woman I admire for their beauty: my daughter & my mother

Woman with the Best Sense of Style: I love my mother's style--she is an original who is not scared to take chances, try new things and go her own way.

My Favorite Fashion Publication(s): I really like Marie Claire and of course, Vogue

Meme ME!

1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? A leopard print Britax carseat.

2. When was the last time you threw up?  I honestly can't recall.

3. What's your favorite curse word? Fuck & Jackass--it's a tie.

4. Name 3 people who made you smile today?  Mathilda, Rivers & Melissa

5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Sleeping 

6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Talking to my next door neighbor

7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? finishing cooking dinner

8. Have you ever been to a strip club? Yes.

9. What is the last thing you said aloud? Yes (answering "can we have some grapes?")

10. What is the best ice cream flavor? B&J Brownie Batter

11. What was the last thing you had to drink?  my cawfee

13. What was the last thing you ate?  chips & homemade salsa

14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?  no

15. When was the last time you ran?  yesterday

16. What's the last sporting event you watched? does beer pong count?

18. Who is the last person you emailed?  PTO gal to order a school tee for MMT

19. Ever go camping? Yes!

20. Do you have a tan? Yes

24. Do you drink your soda from a straw?  Yes! me + straw = BFF!

25. What did your last IM say? no idea, it's been months

26. Are you someone's best friend? Yes.

27. What are you doing tomorrow?  getting a little "me time" and a doctor's appointment

28. Where is your mom right now?  not sure, but if I had to guess either running errands or cleaning house!

29. Look to your left, what do you see? my front yard out the kitchen window

30. What color is your watch? stainless

31. What do you think of when you think of Australia ?  beach

32. Would you consider plastic surgery? yes

33. What is your birthstone?  garnet 

34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?  99.9% drive thru

35.How many kids do you want?  I have the perfect one, but would love some more

36. Do you have a dog? yes- 2 pugs

37. Last person you talked to on the phone?  my husband

38. Have you met anyone famous? Yes.

39. Any plans today? laundry/tidying 

40. How many states have you lived in? 1

41. Ever go to college? yes

42. Where are you right now? my kitchen

43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? laundry

44. Last song listened to? So Rich, So Pretty- Mickey Avalon

46. Are you allergic to anything?  pollen

47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Reef flips

48. Are you jealous of anyone? who isn't?

50. Is anyone jealous of you? can't imagine.

51. What time is it? 1:37pm

52. Do any of your friends have children? yes.

53. Do you eat healthy? try to

54. What do you usually do during the day? housework/Ebay work/cook/activities w/ my daughter

55. Do you hate anyone right now? hate no. dislike yes.

56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes

58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 35

59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes

60. How did you get one of your scars? I had a baby.

Back from the Beach!

Whew!  We are back from our beach vacay.  Had a wonderful time despite some oddly cool and rainy weather on the Texas coast.

Here is a snippet of our trip:

$1 Flip-Flops

This Saturday, 6/28, Old Navy will be selling their regular flip-flops for $1!

My Fairy

Seven Songs

I have been busy getting ready for our annual beach trek!  One of the fun preparations is loading up the iPod with playlists.  I thought I'd post this meme about songs I am into...

Post 7 Songs You Are Into Right Now:

1.  Rockferry- Duffy (I am loving this Welsh gal's voice and her look!)

2.  Uno Mas Cerveza/Sangria Wine - Jerry Jeff Walker (these songs go together in my book, and they are beach staples!)

3.  Vahevala- Kenny Loggins (another summer song---a favorite of my parents!)

4.  Misery Business- Paramore (I am not usually a fan of music from the post-90's era, but I like these kids)

5.  Honky Tonk Women- The Rolling Stones (fabulousness)

6.  You Better You Bet- The Who ("Our Song" my sweet husband & I)

7.  Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison (My baby's self-proclaimed "theme" song)

Go ahead and share your list!!!

Dijon Chicken

Dijon Chicken in the Crockpot is wonderful.  A bit old-fashioned...

1 lb chicken (breasts or thighs)

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 can water

4 tbsp Dijon Mustard

salt & pepper to taste

Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

I totally wing the ingredient amounts for this.  And I will be serving with fresh broccoli and brown rice.

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Pat Field for Payless

Still reeling from my SATC viewing, I see the new line of shoes at Payless by Patricia Field (yes, I said Payless!).  Pat Field is the costume designer for Sex and the City, and is credited with most of the styles set off by the show.  She has an iconic boutique in NYC, and her own line.

I think the Payless shoes are good looking, but haven't seen them in person.  I'm wanting some metallic shoes, and at $35 and under, these look like a great deal.