The lovely and stylish Nicole from:
https://highlatitudestyle.com
asked how some of us prep our skin for spring & summer.  It does take some work because I was not careful with my skin as a teenager.  Now at 65 it shows!!!  She particularly wanted to know how we address issues with our legs but I use the same products and exfoliation for all over my body.
Below are some of my favorite products:
Josie Maran Argan Oil Body Butter
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Spray Salon Airbrush
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Exfoliater

This spray makes it easy to get behind the arms & legs and has no scent.

I tried Sun Drops - self tanner and anti-aging serum but it did not work for me.

 I added a couple of drops to my moisturizer and it was just too 'orangey' for my personal taste.

This was over $20 so it had to go back.  Tell us what is your favorite self-tanner.  I will try anything once!

I recently got an email that Walmart is going to carry premium brands of make-up including Clinique, Bare Minerals and Lancome.  I suspect some of these will be online only but that's ok if the price is right.

I hope your Easter is a nice one and everyone has good weather.


                                         Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetPinkShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
New things will be listed everyday as the brick & mortar shop is closed.

https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,211269,owner_id,other_items   (no fees)
   **New items listed ~
mewe.com/join/living_the_good_life
  The places for designer & high-end make up at a discount! 
 
 Pink isn't just a color ~ it's an attitude! 

~ All items purchased by me unless otherwise noted ~
                             Linking up with these fabulous bloggers here

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess is one of my favorite summer scents.

So when I saw the Exfoliating Body Cleanser I knew it had to come home with me (oh, ok, I bought 2!!)

The scent is exactly like the perfume so you have fragrance every time you shower.  I just may have to go back for more!!!

Ulta had Kenra products on sale and these are some I keep around all the time.

Someone mentioned to me that Ulta will have one of their 20% off everything sales in April ~ so in preparation I have been going thru some of my favorite things to re-order.

I really like No7 products but I am not as consistent as I should be.  There is good science behind the products and my sensitive skin likes these items.
So what are you going to load up on?


http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com very kindly featured by front door wreath.  Their weekly blog is fun and has many creative ideas - do stop by!!

This precious angel starts high school this fall.

I cannot believe time has gone by so quickly - I think I will just hide him in the closet and keep him for myself!  He is everything I wanted in a grandchild and I love him more than my next breath.

** Be sure to hop over to Nicole's blog and see some more of us beauty bloggers (I was featured!).
She is very stylish and super nice!
                       https://highlatitudestyle.com/7-beauty-bloggers-secrets-flawless-legs
Thank you so much - it is rare beauty bloggers are featured no matter how many times we link up.  Great outfits need make up - like champagne needs bubbles!!!!!!!!

                                                         Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetPinkShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
New things will be listed everyday as the brick & mortar shop is closed.

https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,211269,owner_id,other_items   (no fees)
   **New items listed ~
mewe.com/join/living_the_good_life
  The places for designer & high-end make up at a discount! 
 
 Pink isn't just a color ~ it's an attitude! 

~ All items purchased by me unless otherwise noted ~
                             Linking up with these fabulous bloggers here

 




                                                                Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetPinkShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
New things will be listed everyday as the brick & mortar shop is closed.

https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,211269,owner_id,other_items   (no fees)
   **New items listed ~
mewe.com/join/living_the_good_life
  The places for designer & high-end make up at a discount! 
 
 Pink isn't just a color ~ it's an attitude! 

~ All items purchased by me unless otherwise noted ~
                             Linking up with these fabulous bloggers here

Estee Lauder was having an event and with this wonderful purchase I received the lovlies below.  This cream is heavenly and absorbs quickly - I am sure to use this before going out since it has SPF.

And then I got this free!  The highlighter Heatwave

I need another highlighter like I need another hole in my head (and I've had 4 brain surgeries!) but this is too beautiful to resist.
These samples just make me love the products more - EL knows my weakness!  I keep these small samples for traveling.

I put these creams on morning and night, sometimes adding argan oil afterwards ~ especially with the awful cold we have had in the South.

I have been seeing this type of shoe everywhere ~ which is great because I love them!
Mules with embroidery seem to be a lovely trend this year.  I keep these shoes for Christmas but I definitely need to add some more.

The Grands were here this weekend and finally got to see snow - and of course GD had to bring me the daffodils she found (I had forgotten about them!).

 Then it was time to come in and get hot chocolate - they were soaked!  They both will need new snow boots for next winter.

 I am not quite done with the spring wreath-it needs a new bow.

I was fiddling on the internet and came across a post whereby someone was befuddled over SEOs, the elements of traffic, back links, significant data, click funnels(???) & platforms.
Oh my stars!!!  I do not know what half this stuff is.  My content is inspired by what is happening in my life and what I think will be of interest to others.  My degree is in English not engineering!

 
* If you mess with me you are messing with my Mimi - you do not want that ~ it will not end well for you*

(Sorry ~ I got on a roll since the Grands were here this weekend!)


                                              Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetPinkShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
New things will be listed everyday as the brick & mortar shop is closed.

https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,211269,owner_id,other_items   (no fees)
   **New items listed ~
mewe.com/join/living_the_good_life
  The places for designer & high-end make up at a discount! 
 
 Pink isn't just a color ~ it's an attitude! 

~ All items purchased by me unless otherwise noted ~
                             Linking up with these fabulous bloggers here

Let me go ahead and unload!  Blogs with the embedded videos that blare at you with NO way to stop is just awful. Honestly, those are automatic migraine triggers - please have mercy on us migraineurs!
Are you really making enough to justify annoying your readers? Something to consider......

Ok, now on to the fun stuff!  Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, 8 Oz &13 oz in Self Tanning & Unscented.

This is a staple in my house.  While fiddling around on the internet I was surprised to find this product more expensive at wall-world than on qvc.  I only buy these products when there is a good discount or free shipping.  I do not want to run out (in case of zombie apocalypse!) so I stock pile (hoard is a harsh word!).
I was just surprised to find a higher price on a site that is known to be discounted.

These were included with this

 I was not happy with the big glob missing from the body butter but QVC made an adjustment so it has ended well.  This coral color is not so intense as it appears and is very creamy - it's not for me but someone will want it.  The argan sugar scrub is nice and this is unscented - it really does make more sense to use sugar, as salt scrubs can absorb moisture.

Let me introduce you to these bloggers who kindly featured my snack mix from last week.
https://ducksnarow.com/2019/02/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-317.html
Their site is a lot of fun and always have interesting articles. Wednesday is their blog hop day - hop on over and share your goodies.  Thank you ladies !!!

The headache monster is on the way and I have not done one load of laundry today.  The weather has been wonky and that does not help - we go from cold & snowy to 60 degrees!
Be well loves.




                                                  Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetPinkShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
New things will be listed everyday as the brick & mortar shop is closed.

https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,211269,owner_id,other_items   (no fees)
   **New items listed ~
mewe.com/join/living_the_good_life
  The places for designer & high-end make up at a discount! 
 
 Pink isn't just a color ~ it's an attitude! 

~ All items purchased by me unless otherwise noted ~
                             Linking up with these fabulous bloggers here

I have used Laura Geller's Inkcredible eye liner before:
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5620530987790153493#editor/target=post;postID=5502100071436976949;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=1;src=lin
I liked them well enough to get this new set: you can see the colors on the left of the pencils.

The colors are: Ultra Violet, After Midnight (has a little shimmer but not over the top ~ I like it), Brown Eyed Girl, Green River & Blackbird

 These rascals really hold up and worth every penny.
***I had to come back and let you know that I left the eye liners on my hand while I flubitzzed around the house.  Over an hour later I washed my hands and they did not move! But this is a good thing!  I used argan oil to remove the marks and which in turn moisturized my hands.  These are definitely my desert island products!

And while Land's End is having 40% off I picked up a couple of things:

 I bought the pink jacket since I already have the white & light denim.  I had a couple of other denims but could not find a black one so I dyed one by myself - I am happy with how it came out.

It is snack time around here.  And since Mr. 4 45 years had to have emergency gall bladder surgery I have to make things that are not too spicy or hard to digest.  I went with the simple things like pudding and I need some crunchy things - potato chips are off the list!
 Here is something easy that is quick to make.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 bag hard pretzels (anywhere from a 12 - 16 oz bag is fine)
• 3/4 cup oil (canola, vegetable, olive) I use a combo of veg & olive
  
• 1 and 1/2 Oregano
• 1Tbs herbes de provence
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed

I baked on 225' for 30 mins and stirred very 10 mins.  Next time will add a packet of ranch mix.

                                                Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetPinkShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
New things will be listed everyday as the brick & mortar shop is closed.

https://www.webstore.com/user,pgr,211269,owner_id,other_items   (no fees)
   **New items listed ~
mewe.com/join/living_the_good_life
  The places for designer & high-end make up at a discount! 
 
 Pink isn't just a color ~ it's an attitude! 

~ All items purchased by me unless otherwise noted ~
                             Linking up with these fabulous bloggers here