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Friday, June 10, 2022

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! Definitely not much to start this blog post with other than we are now into Summer break for the kids and that means no more packing lunches daily and a bit of a break from homework. Though we are still reading as much as we can because we don't want the girls to fall back during the Summer.

Anyways, onto Friday favorites and Happenings.

ONE. With my upcoming Graeagle trip, I knew that I needed to get a CC cream with spf in it, so I didn't have to wear a full face of makeup daily. Who wants to wear a full face of makeup when they are on vacation? 

I haven't used this product in a few years, but I grabbed a color based on my current foundation selection. I did the find your shade on both Sephora and IT Cosmetics website. I bought it in light which is a taupe color with warm undertones.

I love this CC cream for vacation because it has spf 50 in it and it gives my face some color without going the full makeup route.

I heard they changed their formula, but to me it seems the same so far. Now I know others use this as their daily "foundation", but I usually like more coverage with a traditional foundation.

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50

TWO. J Crew Factory was recently having a sale and since Rory wanted to grab a pair of their khaki's and tees, he needed a bit extra to get 20% off and free shipping. So I have been wanting this shirt for awhile, but never wanted to pay for shipping. But since he had an order, I added this shirt to his order. You may just see it next week in a 4th of July Adult Outfit post, but in a different color.

J Crew Factory Smocked Tie-Shoulder Tank

THREE. My girls had their last day of school on Friday June 3rd. Technically, they were supposed to be in school until Tuesday June 7th (half day), but we had plans for the next week. We asked the girls if they wanted to see their cousins and miss the last day and a half and they really wanted to. Of course, I asked their teachers if they were doing any school work and would miss out on anything big. They said that they were turning in grades on the 3rd and they would miss some movie time, some math practice and reading practice. But mostly just a fun day. So we decided Friday would be their last day. 

I snapped these photos of them. 




And here are side by sides to see how much they have grown in the last year!


FOUR. I saw this dress on Amazon and loved it immediately. It would be so cute for date night, girls night or a casual wedding. My only concern is the little cut out on the belly. After having kids and multiple hernia surgeries, I don't show my stomach that much. Is this too young for me? 

The photos make it seem like my belly button is covered and just shows some stomach which I am ok with. The only problem is it takes a long time to get here. But if I order it now, it will be here by end of June-ish, early July. What do you all think?

Pink Queen Women's Sexy Cutout Midi Dress

FIVE. Weekly funnies.






Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything.    

16 comments :

  1. Yay for no more school lunches! Lol. We still have 1 full week left.

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    1. Crazy how different the school dates are all over the US.

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  2. The girls are getting so big. Love the top too. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  3. That is how I consume Tik Tok as well lol. THe girls looks so grown in their last day pictures! Love that top from J Crew, so cute. There is a new version of the CC cream, I think it is called Nude Glow. I didn't like the original on my skin, it would never settle for some reason. But the new one works so well for me!!! It will be what I wear to the beach in a few weeks. Hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. They really have grown so much. It is crazy to see that. I will have to look into the Nude Glow one. I am really liking this one again. I bought it for Graeagle but have used it since surgery when we have someone over or when I went into my office and post op this week. Ha. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  4. Love that last meme - I definitely watch all the tiktok videos on IG! ;) Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. I feel like we have to now. I am not about to get into a new app. Ha.

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  5. Love the pattern and colors on that floral tank! So cute and summer-y! OMG that last meme is me. I refuse to download TikTok and get sucked into another social media app—like a responsible adult, haha! The condom commercial one is also #tooreal. Every time I hear our neighbors wrangling screaming kids, I’m like, “HARD PASS!” :D

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    1. Me too. They are so bright and fun. I refuse to do it as well. I am not about to learn another social media app. Ha.

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  6. Yessss, I use it Color Correction and it is one of the ONLY things that works to cover my dark undereyes when allergy season kicks in, lol! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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    1. It is a good one for sure. I am really liking it again.

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  7. I loooove that top! And gah, I just went to grab one and it's sold out! Waaaahhhh

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    1. Was it sold out in all colors? It is soooo good. I am bummed for you.

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