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Mommy and Me Blue Outfits

Weekend Wandering.

Mommy and me outfits are my favorite and I haven’t posted one in a while so I thought I would do one today.  Even though Rylie and I aren’t matching exactly– this cool blue color has been a new obsession as of late.

Rylie has been obsessed with her maxi dress.  It’s a perfect summer dress with a cute fit and I love to watch her twirl in it. My top is a new one and it also comes in yellow which i’m most likely going to purchase.  I love how lengthening it is with the vertical stripes.   If you’re going to pick any of these items up you better act now b/c I have a feeling they’re going to sell out quick.

Friday Favorites #2 – Beauty Products

Sharing three new Friday Favorites beauty products I would highly recommend.
See my last favorites list here.

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From what I have heard, this product is VERY popular in Japan.  It’s in almost every drug and convenient store.  This cleanser has changed my life!  Ok not really but I’m so in love with it.  This is the kind of cleanser I would recommend to people who aren’t into beauty routines as well as for people who love skincare.  It’s such an innovative product and it makes me excited to wash my face every morning and evening.  The cleanser comes in a powder form in these little pods (32 capsules total). Open and pour the entire powder pod into your hands.  Then run a little bit of water into the powder and begin rubbing your hands together to create a rich lather.  The cleanser will foam up easily and it feels luxurious!  I personally think that this is a good budget-friendly dupe to the Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder which retails for $65.   My face feels clean and SUPER SOFT afterwards!  I think it does a great job cleaning by getting rid of oil, dirt and dead skin.  It doesn’t dry out or irritate my skin and it is without fragrance.

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  Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multi Vitamin Cream $64

Over the last few years I have been dedicated to my Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream $60 and believed that there was nothing better or comparable.  Well I proved myself wrong because I am officially marking this eye cream as holy grail status.  The texture is amazing and it feel so good when applied under your eye.  I have been using this eye cream exclusively for the last month, morning and night with zero complaints.  It wears beautifully under make-up and it keeps your eye area moisturized and hydrated throughout the night.  It’s not as heavy and thick as the Shiseido which is why I can wear it during the day under make up– there’s no slipping and sliding of my concealer.  The best part is this product is vegan and cruelty free.

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Daiso Detergent Cleaning for Makeup Puff and Sponge $4-$12

This is another Japanese product that is a must.  For years I have been using the Beauty Blender cleanser $18 to wash my sponge and brushes but I didn’t think the cleanser was all that great.  I was watching a beauty youtuber rave about this ‘detergent‘ from Daiso and I quickly hauled myself to the local Japanese Beauty store.  For your information, I couldn’t find this product at my local Daiso so I’m guessing that it is exclusive to the Daiso’s in Japan?  Who knows, you might be lucky.  I paid around $5 and immediately put it to the test.  Normally it takes me about 10 mins to deep clean my beauty blender because its THAT gross and dirty.  However, no matter how much elbow grease I put into it, I can never fully wash out all of the foundation stains.  This ‘detergent‘ did the job in half the time and got rid of all of the makeup stains.  My beauty blender was ‘BRAND NEW status’ clean and I was amazed!  I will no longer buy other cleansers as this ‘detergent‘ has become my number one!

That’s it for this week.  Tell me friends, have you guys tried any of these products?  If so, what are your thoughts?   If you happen to try any of these three items, please let me know your experience and opinions as I would love to know.  I hope you have a lovely Memorial day weekend! *muAh*

Cheesecake Factory: Made Fresh From Scratch

This post is sponsored by Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake Factory: Made Fresh From Scratch 

A few weeks ago I had a delicious opportunity to visit one of my favorite restaurants.  Cheesecake Factory has been my family’s go-to restaurant for years, so it was an honor to be able to get a closer look at how meals are prepped and prepared.

During my visit I toured the kitchen and I was impressed at how every ingredient was fresh and every meal was prepared from scratch.  That’s not something I would expect from a chain restaurant, but to my surprise, Cheesecake Factory prides itself in using the freshest foods available.  Every ingredient, from the broths to sauces, are made from scratch daily — you won’t find any packages or cans hiding in the back.

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Did you know?

Cheesecake Factory recently added new items to their menu.  I was lucky enough to sample a few of them which made for a very happy belly.  My favorite was the ‘Pork Belly Sliders’ (photographed above).   I definitely recommend this dish.  We also enjoyed the flavorful ‘Spicy Shanghai Noodles’ as well as the ‘Cinnamon Roll Pancakes’ which melt in your mouth!  The ‘Stuffed Cheddar Burger’ is an absolute must for any burger lovers out there.  I am currently drooling thinking back to my experience.

I have always been a huge fan of Cheesecake Factory and now knowing that my meal is being prepped and prepared with the highest level of freshness makes me love Cheesecake Factory even more.  I truly appreciate that every minor detail is thoughtfully taken into account to provide to best meal and dining experience.

Have you guys recently been to Cheesecake Factory?  If so, have you tried any of there new items?

 

This post is sponsored by Cheesecake Factory.  All opinions are my own. 

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Friday Favorites #1

If you’ve been following me on Instagram Stories then you know that I recently started sharing my #fridayfavorites.  I didn’t want my blog audience to miss out so here are today’s 3 favorite items.

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Starry Night Delicate Necklace – On SALE $8.44 and ONLY FEW LEFT!

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I got this necklace a while back when it was still full price and I absolutely love it.  I love how delicate it is and honestly I think it just looks pretty on your neckline.  I’m not much of a ‘star’ person but I have been enjoying this necklace

 

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Pantene ProV Micellar Shampoo 

I recently purchased this and have been liking it (I haven’t tried to conditioner but b/c I enjoy the shampoo I will definitely be picking up the conditioner on my next trip to the drugstore).   The shampoo itself smells very fresh and clean and I honestly love how my hair smells after using this.  I personally feel like it does a great job at cleaning my hair.

 

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies 

If you have zero self-control like myself, this might not be good b/c I literally can’t eat just one– it’s THAT good.  I love how crispy the cookies are and how the chocolates aren’t too overpowering or too sweet.  It’s the perfect snack when your craving something a little sweet.

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