A Few of my Favorite Things! PLUS GIVEAWAY!

Hey Everyone!  

I have been absent for a few weeks but I'm excited to be back and ready to share some of my Favorite Things with you.  I'm also doing a GIVEAWAY for 3 MakeUp Erasers!  (Giveaway Details on Instagram Jenny ShowMeCute)

                                   

I don't know what I would do with out my handy dandy makeup brush case.  I am one of those people who is constantly taking my makeup with me in the car and traveling.  I have loved this case for the organization as well as keeping the inside of my makeup bag cleaner.  I got this one at Forever 21.

I must tell you that I decided to try this eos lotion because of the cute bottle.  Sometimes I am mesmerized by pretty marketing/packaging and hate the product but this one is a keeper for me! I purchased at Target.  

While on a search for new Mascara I found this L'Oreal on a search list.  I decided to give it a try and found that I rather like it!  I use waterproof as my eyes are super sensitive and usually end up crying off regular mascara before the day is through.  Bella has very average to short lashes and this works beautifully for her.  

This HotTools iron I purchased for the pretty color.  However, I highly recommend this brand of irons.  They are affordable and work very well.  I got my pretty iron at Ulta.  

I don't know if it is age or what but I have had a very hard time with breakage lately.  I have been trying all sorts of things to help my poor hair.  After watching a Sam Villa YouTube video I decided to try this Heat Protectant.  I have been using on Bella's hair and we love this product.  You can find this at lots of stores.  I purchased at Ulta.  

I could do an entire post on this little GEM! The MakeUp Eraser removes 100% of your makeup with water.  Just wet the cloth and remove your makeup.  It is reusable.  Throw it in the wash and no stains remain.  It lasts up to 1,000 washes and eliminates the need for disposable products to remove your makeup.  It comes in pink, black, and blue.  

It has been seen on NBC's The Today Show, The Doctors, Fox News Channel, E, and CBS.  It has also been seen in Makeup Artist Magazine and People Magazine.  

Click HERE for more information and purchase your MakeUp Eraser!

Emoji Rings - DIY

It has been awhile since I have shown a jewelry tutorial.  I'm super excited to share this idea with you guys.  Emoji's are so fun to use on our phones and I have a sneaking suspicion they are going to grow in popularity over the next year!  (Just a "Jenny" prediction.... we'll see. )


Items Needed For This Project:

• Photo Paper:  Any photo paper will work.  
• Ring Supplies:  I ordered mine HERE.  They are cheap, and super easy to use! I ordered 16mm size.
• Emoji's:  I copy and pasted from HERE. These images are exactly 16mm! 

Click on video for Step-By-Step Instructions!

Have fun!

Floral Cat Ears | DIY

For this project I have a cute little guest.  Rylan from Cute Girls Hairstyles was such a little trooper.  She went with me and helped me shop for supplies ( which turned out to be way longer that we planned ) and stuck around till the very end!  Of course the ice cream offering was helpful. Wink, wink!  I just love Rylan and we had a great day together.  

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT:

- Coiled Wire:  I bought mine at Michaels in the floral department.  I am pretty sure that you can find similar at most craft stores.  

- Flowers-  Originally I set out to get paper flowers from the scrapbook section.  However, I found that the packages were mostly muti colored and I wanted the flowers to be uniform. In the end we chose several different silk flowers.  Michaels and Hobby Lobby have the best options.  

- Ribbon:  I used a cotton ribbon.  I would not recommend satin as it slips and comes untied easily.  Grosgrain would also work well.  

- Misc:  Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks, scissors, wire cutters

Have a wonderful summer.  This is a perfect DIY to do with your kids.  

Summer Drinks

Summer is here! With summer heat just around the corner and kids home from school, these drinks will make you the favorite place to be! I think the slashes are my favorite.  I grew up on kool-aid and slushies taste so good when it is hot.  

SHIRLEY TEMPLE RECIPE


1/2 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cup Ginger ale
1/2 cup Sprite/7-Up (lemon-lime soda)
2 tablespoons Grenadine
Garnish: Cherry, Lime Wedge/Slice

Fill cup 1/2 full with ice.  Add above ingredients in order.  Stir.  Add Garnish.  Enjoy!
Serves 1

Ocean Water Recipe (Sonic Replica)

3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Coconut flavoring
Blue Food Coloring
2 cups Sprite/7-Up (lemon-lime soda)
Optional:  Sweedish Fish for Garnish

*Combine water and sugar. Place in microwave for about 1 minute.  Stir to dissolve sugar.  Add Coconut flavoring & 2-3 drops Blue food coloring.  
Fill glass half full with ice.  Pour in Sprite.  Add Coconut syrup to taste.  Stir.  Enjoy!

Kool-Aid Slushie

2 cups Cold Water
1/2 cup Sugar
1 package Kool-Aid
4 cups ice

In blender add above ingredients.  Mix.  Enjoy!
Makes about (4) 8oz. servings

Embellished Sunnies

This project was so much FUN!  I never know what my kids are going to actually get excited about but this one was definitely a huge hit with Bella.  I am not sure what I enjoyed more... the cute sunglasses we made or having a good bonding evening with my baby girl.  

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT:

- Sunglasses:  I went to a few different stores before I landed at Claire's.  Lucky Me happened on a sale which made all the plastic sunglasses shown $2 each.  The metal were $8 each.  So depending on how many pair you want to embellish, check around at pricing or use an existing pair!

- Embellishments:  I purchased all items shown at Michaels.  Look in the scrapbook isles and the bead/jewelry isles.  You want things that are flat on the back.  Be creative!  I used roses, crystals, and pearls.

- Misc:  E6000 glue, scissors, toothpicks, pliers

Have fun, be creative & send me pics of your cute sunnies!  #smcsunnies

Baseball "Fan" Bracelet

Baseball season is in full swing again!  Last season the KC Royals went back to the World Series.  They waited almost 30 for this return.  It was an exciting time to live in Kansas City.  
I thought this was the best idea to show your love for the game and your team!

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT:

- Leather Baseball:  Ball must be real leather.  Imitation does not work.  I didn't want to cut up anything my husband was attached to.... so I went to my local sporting goods store for a ball.  They range in price.  You don't need anything fancy... the cheapest version will do. 

- Xacto Knife:  Please be careful!
- Scissors

Extra Info:  I used my scissors to straighten up my edges.  I also did a little tugging/pulling/twisiting to straighten my bracelet.  It straightened out more with a little time.  

❤️‍ 👑 ⚾️ Be Royal KC!

 

Delicious Crepes - Perfect for Mom!

With Mother's Day next week I wanted to share a good recipe with you!  This is really easy but impressive!  Perfect for Breakfast or Brunch. 

My kids absolutely beg me to make these for every special occasion.  Holidays, First Day of School, Breakfast in Bed and definitely when Cousins & Family are visiting. 


Grandma Debbie's Swedish Pancake Recipe:

6 Eggs
2 1/4 Cups Milk
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Mix above ingredients together.  I use my food processor but you can use a mixer, blender or whisk. This recipe makes approximately 15 crepes.  (8")

Toppings:

Butter
Powdered Sugar
Whipped Cream
Berries:  ( I used strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries )