Tag: Summer

New Make-Up Favorites for Spring & Summer

I’m not one for much change. My make-up favorites have been my favorites for years. After, in some cases, eight years of the same product, three pregnancies, hormone changes, and just aging skin, I started to wonder if there would be other products that I liked even more than my standby favorites. A good refresh is needed every now and again…

Here are some of the products I’ve found and am loving lately…

I bought two new foundations to try, and I equally loved both for different reasons.

The IT Cosmetics CC Cream is…as you’d guess…creamy. I can see myself using it a lot in the summer when I want some coverage, but don’t want it to be very heavy. With a side of dewy to go with our Kansas humidity. It was easy to blend with a sponge or brush. I got it in the color “Medium,” and if you’re wanting to try it, it’s going to be half off this Saturday as part of Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty. Or if you’re more of a Sephora girl, like myself, they will actually price match it.

It’s regularly $44, but is going to be on sale for $22. That’s a steal, IMO.

It was love at first application with Tom Ford’s Traceless Foundation stick.

It’s more of a Matte finish, but I’ve never had a foundation blend so well and be so buildable. I’m wearing the color Cool Beige.

I have a feeling this is going to be the foundation I reach for for many, many, many years to come.

I also tried, and loved, the Tarte Fake Awake eyeliner. I used it across my lower lash line in both of those pictures above, and it’s the perfect nude color that gives your eyes that filter-enviable brightness. I love that it’s not white, so it isn’t quite as stark. And for a mom who’s about to be getting a lot less sleep, seems more than necessary to fake a less tired look.

The Isle of Paradise self-tanning face drops are also a huge winner. I drop about 4-5 drops in with my nighttime moisture two times a week, and it’s the perfect amount of glow without the fake tan smell or streaks. It’s so good and so easy.

This lip stain from Fenty is also going to be on repeat this summer. It looks super bright in this picture, but fades to a super pretty stain like you’ve just finished eating a big bowl of berries. Perfect for summer, without the full blown stickiness of so many lipglosses or dryness of lipstick. I can see myself swiping it on in the morning to go to one of Harrison’s soccer games or an impromptu afternoon happy hour. I got the color Mai Type.

Those are the products that I got and am already in love with so far! Ok, now tell me, have you gotten any new make-up products lately that you’re obsessed with and I need to try? I’m on a “it’s time to get some new make-up” kick!

Lauren’s Favorite Dresses for Summer

Every spring, I find myself on the hunt for some new spring and summer dresses for date nights, dinners with friends, and backyard bbq’s. If I’m honest, I spend almost all of my summer days with the boys wearing sweaty t-shirts and shorts. Running around and keeping up with two little boys lends itself more to the shorts and t-shirt life. But I love throwing on a dress in the summer with some lipgloss to make myself feel more put together for a quick happy hour or date night.

Here’s some of the dresses I’m eyeing for summer!

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My Pool Bag Essentials!

It’s that time of year where I start re-stocking my pool bag in preparation for the summer months ahead. Here’s a peek of my must-haves in my pool bag every year!

Pool bag: When carrying towels, snacks, and toys for four people, a massive pool bag is a must. This one is going on year 2 at the Lane household and has held up perfectly to the wear and tear of being hauled and dragged over concrete at the pool.

Sunscreen: You know what’s the most painful part of getting to the pool? Getting the sunscreen on the kids. I always, always, always try to put sunscreen on the boys before heading out the door to the pool, so that way they can jump right in as soon as we get to there! Stick sunscreen is one of the greatest parent friendly inventions in this day and age for their little faces. This spray sunscreen smells incredible, and I’ve loved the past few years!

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Summer Bucket List 2021

Last year, I shared our summer bucket list before becoming a family of four. And this year, I’m so excited for Jonathan to get to enjoy all the summer things that we love so much! There’s still a lot of firsts yet to go for our little guy, and some of these I can’t wait to do with him! And Harrison, of course.

  • Swim Lessons! For Harrison
  • Go to the zoo
  • Head to the Farmstead
  • Blueberry picking
  • Splashin’ and Smokin’ with the cousins
  • Homemade popsicles
  • Go to our local ice cream shop
  • Lots of walks – in our truck, scooter, and bike
  • Take a vacation as a family
  • Celebrate Jonathan’s first birthday!
  • Play dates with our friends
  • Re-catch up with friends that we’ve missed during COVID – lunches and happy hours!
  • Get to know our neighbors better
  • Do a cousin sleepover

Our Before Baby Summer Bucket List

We’re coming up on the last few weeks as just a family of three. The temperatures are rising, and just about everything that reminds me of summer is closed this year. But rather than dwell on the ‘what could have been,’ I’ve put together a list of fun summer things that I want to do with our little family of three before baby brother arrives at the end of July.

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