Makeup and Natural Hair Care

Fall 2016 Nudes and Browns

I finally did a long-awaited nude lip swatch review. I'm still getting used to do makeup reviews on YouTube so bare with me a little as I make adjustments! Anyway, here it is! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMfQokDk-OE&w=560&h=315]
Meet the Blussians

So, A Police Standoff Happened Near My Parents' Home

I love social media (eh, for the most part). And I find myself less on Facebook and more on Twitter nowadays. I like my news fast and instant. Some of the trending topics are funny and some are mundane. Yesterday as I celebrated my birthday weekend with the baes (Maks and Bear), I logged onto Twitter and saw my hometown of Palm Springs trending. Yeah, it really doesn't trend so
Yoda

Bear Update!

[caption id="attachment_5437" align="alignnone" width="2147"] Processed with VSCO with f3 preset[/caption] It's been a while since I've done one of these so here we goooooo.... Weight: 39.5 Height: 39.6 (Yeah, he's a part of the 40/40 club) Loves: pizza, French fries, chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, chocolate chip cookies, apple juice, lemonade, and boba drinks. He loves fruit popsicles, and lollipops. He has a very close relationship with our cat, Sushi. Dislikes: Carrots (never liked them
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

Makeup, Dirt, and Conquer: Is Clinique the Answer?

As you can tell by my latest blog posts, I love wearing makeup. I love experimenting with my look and coming up with all sorts of cool things. I never wore a lot of makeup in the past so a part of me does feel I'm making up for lost time but you're never too old to explore, right? The side effect of wearing makeup is the dirty deed of
Ethan, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness

Does Painful Loss Really Get Any Easier Over Time?

October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month and every October for the past few years, I've dedicated the entire month to posting about my experiences with loss and helping other people in similar situations. As I'm preparing for the upcoming month, which is also my birthday month, I'm constantly reminded of fall. You see, I used to love fall and I still do in some ways. I mean, hello,
Biracial Hair Care, product reviews

This is Why Aunt Jackie's Might Be Right For You (Kids Edition)

As I continue to experiment with Bear's hair, I love trying new products. I've heard a lot of great things about the Aunt Jackie's brand so I decided to give it a whirl for both me and Bear. The results weren't all that great for me but for Bear, it was a miracle worker. Let's get right into it. Consistency: It's a cream so it's thick. Smell: Very light. Honestly, there really isn’t
Rollin' in my Bento, Russian Soul Sundays

Rollin' in My Bento – Snack Edition

This past couple of weeks (I know I've been slacking on updating my Bento ideas), I did something a little different for Bae's lunches. I made him a sandwich (which won't be pictured) but his bento had plenty of snacks. Let's check out what I came up with! Above: a sliced granola bar, strawberry slices, and yellow bell pepper strips.  Right: blackberries, sharp cheddar cheese bites, and hard-boiled egg. The goal
product reviews

Is Cottonelle Glorious and Perfect for Your Hiney? #onamegaroll

[gallery ids="5250" type="rectangular"] Disclaimer: I'd received this complimentary sample of Cottonelle Mega Roll Clean Care for an honest review.  I have to admit: Just like everyone in the world, I'm pretty protective of my butt. You sit on it. It helps your legs to move. You shake it to a funky beat. Most of all, you tend to take care of it with the right kind of toilet paper. Now, I know some of
Meet the Blussians

Do I Really Want Another Baby?

Amazing how just a short while ago, I said I was doing everything I can to be in the best physical and financial shape before we started trying. Started from the bottom and now we're here. And now we're...HERE??? Beyonce was last week and let me tell you, the woman can put on an amazing show! Everything from the production to the singing to the dancing....spectacular! The only concert that was