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Sigma Coupon Code FEBRUARY 2015! Save 10%!

Hi My Loves!!

You all know I love Sigma brushes and I've used them for years. I always have a coupon code in my description box to help save you 10% if you decide you like one of the brushes that I'm using in my videos but I realize sometimes people don't look in my description box. So I will start posting the new coupon codes every month, here on my blog for you. 

February's coupon code is:

Be sure to check out their fabulous new pink brushes just in time for Valentine's Day :)

CLICK HERE TO START SHOPPING! 

Don't forget to use your coupon code BOLD2015 for 10% off :)

Hope you all have a great weekend!!

Here's my latest video!

Sam

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How To Get A Haircut You Are HAPPY With!

Hi My Loves!

I've been getting so many questions about my haircut lately and people asking for the explanation of what I asked for at the salon. Whenever I go to the salon, I feel like to get the best result it's best to take a picture of what you want rather than trying to explain. Your version of a bob might be completely different than your stylist, so by taking pictures of lots of different styles and showing him/her what exactly you like about each picture will really help to get you the cut you want. When I worked at the salon years ago, I LOVED when my clients would bring me pictures. It just makes it so that you are both on the same page and there is no wondering. One person's version of short could be another's version of long hair so I can't stress enough how important it is to show your stylist what you want. They can then tell you what they think is best for your hair texture, face shape etc. Also be sure to tell them how you like to wear your hair on a regular basis, what you want as far as styling maintenance goes and how often you want to come in and get it trimmed.

 I went to Ulta in Billings and the girls name was Sam, so incase you are reading this and live in Billings, now you know haha. I'm really happy with the way my hair cut turned out. She was really nice and spent a good amount of time talking with me to make sure I got the haircut I wanted. I told her I was looking to get a "Lob" which is a long bog and it's on trend at the moment. It's also an awesome time saver in the mornings. It cut my drying time in half and makes it much easier to look decent most days (although the last few I have been a real slacker)… we can't all have great hair days every day right?

So here you go. If you want my hair cut. Go in, ask for a "Lob" and show your stylist these pictures. It's up to you how short or long you decide to go but these will help give an idea :)

This one is a super long version.. not even a lob but I think I'm just obsessed with the color ;)

Now this is definitely a short version but I thought the color was nice too. I'm thinking of going something like this soon. I like the sun kissed look.

I had to throw in a picture of Nicole Guerriero :) 

I loved the texture of this one. So pretty!

Loved the chicness of this one. Doesn't hurt that she is GORGEOUS!!! She looks like a doll.

I feel like mine looks the closest to this one when I decide to really style it and put some volume in it. 

And I always like to have an idea of what it will grow into. Which I think this one is perfect for. This is also a really great starter cut if you are taking the plunge and going from long to shorter. Try doing it in stages if you want to but are still really nervous ;) 

And here's me ;) Haha! This was right when I got back from the salon after my haircut.

Obsessed with hair and always will be…. and missing my blonde a slight bit :) I'm trying to decide what to do with my color next. Do I stay darker, do some soft sun kissed balayage or go full on blonde? If you have any pictures that you think would look good please let me know!! I just touched up my hair because my roots were driving me insane and I'm still not sure which direction I want to go but those delightful ash blonde roots will be in before I know it, waiting for the next hair adventure haha!! 

Sam

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Chugginton Die Cast Koko's Icy Escapade Review!

Hi My Loves!!

So a little while ago we received a new Chugginton playset from Tomy for Phoenix & Lily to try out. Since we have had a good amount of time to play with it, I feel like I can now give a good review. The set we got is the Chugginton Die Cast Koko's Icy Escapade Action Playset.  

SRP: $39.99. Ages 3 years+. Available on Target.com and Amazon.com

The set comes with lots of pieces, Koko the train, instructions for how to put it all together and a Chuggington DVD. I have to be honest, when I first opened the box, I thought for sure I would have to ask Jay to put it together after seeing the pieces. I am terrible at that sort of stuff and have no patience for it, but I wanted to try to do it myself so I could let you guys know if you are challenged like me, if you could put it together or not. It actually wasn't bad at all. It took me about a half an hour. I put it together wrong at first, but then stared at it a while and figured it out a little later ;) 

What's awesome about the train set is that it's plastic and the pieces snap into place very sturdily. We had a wooden train set and it was a disaster by the next day. This is still going strong and they've played with it a lot. Nothing has broken off and we haven't lost any pieces which is a miracle. Because they are so big and sturdy, it would be really hard to. Huge plus in my book.  

Phoenix loves it. More so than Lily. She thinks it's cool but not as much as Phoenix ;) You can probably tell from his face in this picture.

Santa actually brought two more trains that go with the set. They have tons to choose from at Toys R Us, so it's nice that you can collect all of them if your kids are into that. It can get a little pricey depending on which ones you get but i believe the ones Santa got were under $10. The ones they got are towing little animals too, which is really cute.

It's a pretty good size :)

The giraffe :)

Here is the little glacier gate which the kids have so much fun pushing the trains through. It stays on well too.

This little top piece flips over and sums the ice into Koko's little thing she tows. 

(I'm having a brain fart of what it's called)

So the DVD it comes with is the white one. We also received the Snow Rescue DVD as well. The kids didn't care for the DVD's as much as the toy. They get really into shows and then they move onto the next quickly as well. Right now it's all about Kate & Mim Mim, Frozen and Peppa Pig. So it's not Chuggington's fault haha. My kids are just on a different phase right now :)

Lily being a little ham :)

I told her to sit next to the train set. So she did. Haha!

Rhino!!

Overall, I'm really happy with this playset. Someone who is challenged at building things, like myself, can totally put it together. It will stay together while your kids play with it. For weeks! Not just one day, which is always good. I like the fact that you can collect all the other trains from the show and my kids love it. If they are happy, then I'm happy… so this is a big thumbs up from us. 

Hope that helps if you are looking for a fun toy for your kids.

Thanks for reading :)

Sam

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Pampers Gift Of Sleep 2014.

Hi My Loves!

First of all, Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2015 already? Where did the year go? I hope 2015 is all treating you very well so far and continues to bring you everything you hope for.

I have a very special post today because it's something I love doing…. the opportunity to give back to people who may not be having the easiest, breeziest life at the moment. As most of you know I am a member of the Pamper's Baby Board. Every year they have their Gift of Sleep campaign and this year they asked me if I would like to participate in it again. Basically by using Pamper's Baby Dry diapers, you are able to get more sleep due to your baby not waking up because they feel wet. So by gifting Pamper's baby dry diapers to a Mama, you are gifting them sleep, which we all know is so hard to find when you have little ones :)

Be sure to check out my GIFT OF SLEEP post from last year!

CLICK HERE!

Pamper's is a very generous company and always goes all out. They sent a very lovely package of all sorts of diapers in many sizes, as well as wipes, a Sleep Sheep, a soft blanket and a very generous gift card of $100. They simply asked for me to give it to someone who I felt could use a little sleep :) It couldn't have come at a more perfect time because one of my dear friends is having a little bit of a tough time. She has 3 children, a 5 year old, 3 year old and a 1 year old. She is also 30 weeks pregnant and her husband has been on bed rest due to a back injury for the past month. He owns his own construction company, so he can't work due to the pain. I can only imagine the stress they both have and I can't imagine having to put on a happy face for the children while you are already exhausted from being pregnant as well and having 3 little ones running around. So I immediately knew who I wanted to give my Gift of Sleep to. Not only is she an amazing person in general but she would never ask for anything and she is always there with a cheerful smile and would do anything for anyone. 

Here's everything Pamper's sent.

Phoenix and Lily thought it was the coolest lamb ever. It has lots of different noises that help to soothe your child. Lily had a heartbeat monitor up until just a month of so ago and it really helped to keep her sleeping and napping really well. I highly recommend trying one out if you have a light sleeper like I do. It's a miracle haha!

We wrapped it all up and the kids were very excited to take it over to our friends. It's always fun to get presents as a child but I love watching my kids get just as excited to give presents to others. 

Trying to get both of them to stand still and look at me was not happening, so here you go. Haha!

The next day we took it over to my friends home and she was so surprised and excited and grateful. Whether she uses the money to take a little spa time for herself, or maybe a date with her hubby… or even to pay bills or buy some new baby stuff, I don't know… but I do know that it will help and the diapers will definitely ensure that when that new precious little baby comes, she will get some sleep while he stays dry in his diaper :) Ahhh…. sleep. Sweet, delightful, sleep :)

Happy New Year again and thanks so much to Pamper's for allowing me to do this for my sweet friend. Your generosity and kindness is much appreciated and I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful company. 

Have a great day :)

 And don't forget….

Smile :)

Sam

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Invisalign Photo Update: Before - Tray 7!

Disclosure -- I am an Invisalign^® Spokesperson and all opinions expressed are my own. Full disclosure: http://www.invisalign.com/pages/spokespersondisclosure

Hi My Loves!!!

As most of you know, I have partnered up with Invisalign^® clear aligners to straighten my teeth. I'm going to do a quick photo update of the teeth up until the date that I filmed this video so that you can see for yourself the difference. It's only slight and may not be noticeable to others, but to me it's very noticeable and I feel the difference even more that what I can see. I have gaps in places I have never had before which is really cool because I know my teeth are moving. The gaps that I did have in the back of my mouth from teeth being removed are now much smaller as well.

Here's the pictures I had in my last blog post which cover through till tray 5. 

(Note in Tray 3 that my powder was terrible in flash… do NOT apply to much of the Nars Setting powder!!)

Here is my picture as of the date I filmed my latest update. Hope it helps :)

Does anyone know why Blogger automatically blurs out the pictures now? It's like it makes your skin look all blurred and perfect looking? It's a little annoying and I don't know how to fix it.

As you can see from Tray 7, I actually felt like my front teeth got more crooked with this tray. Up until Tray 7, the front left tooth had been going in and looking straighter but after tray 7 I felt like it had pulled it out a little more and then over a little. I think it's pulling the tooth out to bring it back over to fit in straighter. You will notice the left tooth next to my front left tooth is much straighter than in the first picture. It doesn't stick out nearly as much. (I'm talking about left in real life, not as your are viewing the pictures… hope that makes sense)

Either way I am still feeling more confident with my smile and each time I floss and find another gap, just makes me feel like I'm that much closer to my end goal of having straight teeth.

I'll show you a big one from before and Tray 7 as well.

Be sure to watch my Invisalign treatment updates on my beauty channel too, so that you can hear about all of my experiences throughout my journey.

Thanks so much for reading/watching and thank you so much for all of the amazing and supportive comments you leave me about my teeth. It's so encouraging to know that you guys are just as excited about my treatment as I am and that you can see a difference too!!

Sam

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I'm currently receiving complimentary Invisalign treatment in exchange for sharing my experience. All opinions expressed are my own. Full disclosure: http://www.invisalign.com/pages/spokespersondisclosure