What's in YOUR makeup bag?

This week at Chic Critique, we are all showing what’s in our makeup bag. I don't know about you, but I get stuck using the same makeup until someone talks about something they use and love! I love seeing and hearing about makeup products that other women use!

You can even write your own post and link up. There’s a giveaway for one of the participants at the end of the week!

What’s Chic Critique? A couple of years ago Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife got it in her head to start a beauty blog written by regular women about our favorite products and tips and tricks we discover.

Over the past two years Chic Critique has grown to include 12 contributors of various ages and interests, and has expanded topics to include fashion as well as beauty and bath and body products. I've been a contributor for 9 months now and have a lot of fun over there!

Now, go on over and take a peek at what’s in everyone's makeup bag!

Accessory Storage Ideas!

Head over to Chic Critique today and check out the great storage ideas Sarah posted for all of her jewelry, scarves, purses and even beauty products!!

Accessory Storage Ideas here!

These are areas I need to tackle in my house soon! Thanks for the GREAT ideas Sarah!

Join the Garden Party!!

~Kimba at A Soft Place to Land is having a Garden Party!!~

I don't have much of a garden, but I do have a little area around the front of my house. I didn't buy very much this year (spent it all on the new camera - which I did not use for these pictures. I don't have my desktop computer back yet) but I just love some of the new/old items I got to plant in, like this old rust wagon! ♥

You would think with all of the rain we've had that would help my plants, but actually I feel like they're looking a little sad. But I threw together a little collage of what's around the front of my house for the party.

Click the button below to join the party, or to see everyone elses outside projects!

Oh, and if you'd like to hear about my NEW TRUE LOVE - head over to Chic Critique for my post there today on THE most AMAZING Mascara!!

Secrets, a Winner & FREE Icecream!

Now that's some title isn't it? LOL

Head over to Chic Critique today and see what my Dirty Little Secret is!

The Winner of the Office Max and Peter Walsh [IN]Place Office System is

Thena of Patiently Waiting!! ~ CONGRATS Thena

and a BIG thank you to everyone who entered! Sounds like everyone could use some organization help! LOL

Today from 12 - 8pm you can go to your local participating Scoop Shop for Free Cone Day. But be prepared to wait in line for your free scoop! It gets crowded!

What I learned THIS week

What I learned this week is hosted by Jo-Lynne over at Musings of a Housewife

☻I learned I CAN make pretty cookies AND they taste awesome too!

☻I learned it's not as scary as I thought being a contributor on one of my favorite blogs Chic Critique - I was SO nervous about my first post!

☻I learned I CAN learn all the coding to make-over my blog all by myself (hopefully I can have it all up this week)

☻I learned I have some AWESOME blog buddies who go above and beyond for you! Wait until you see my new blog header - *hint* Cathe is SOOOO talented and THE sweetest person!

☻I learned how to Hard Cook Eggs

☻I learned how to get my home office organized with Peter Walsh and his GREAT new products at Office Max (you can too with my Giveaway!)

☻I learned I have GREAT friends on Facebook who help when I'm in a bind with a computer mess!! - Thanks again Debbie!

☻I learned how much I miss running around shopping with my mom all day - just the two of us!

☻I learned Cullen likes to blog with me! LOL

Whew.............what a week!

My new Gig....Chic Critique Contributor!

I'm posting over at Chic Critique today, talking about shoes for spring!

"The Wedge" is a HOT style for spring, and I found 6 great shoes all under $60!

Chic Critique is a fashion and beauty blog where you can stay on top of the latest tricks to being a "hip mom", or at least avoiding being known as a complete "mommy fashion don't".

As a matter of fact, I will be posting there twice a month! How cool is THAT? I have always enjoyed visiting Chic-Critique, and Jo-Lynne has become a great blogging buddy, I am honored to be a contributor along with all the other great ladies over there.

So go Here to check it out!

~and leave me some comments over there for my first post!!