My Year with Ipsy Glam Bags

When I first started the blog I shared with you guys my obsession with subscription boxes... 

At that point I had already been with one called Ipsy and  had my eye on a few more as well which you can check out here.

I have now been with Ipsy for a full year and I don;t plan on dropping the monthly script anytime soon... 

Here's why?

Number one is I REALLY look forward to the pink package in the mail box every month...

for me it is like Christmas! 

 Plus I get a SUPER cute bag every month and if you know me on a personal level you know that this has been an OBSESSION of mine since I was younger... 

damn it the cuteness!

 Over the last year this is what I have raked in with the subscription and if you really think about the quality and the quantity of what you get each month you are really saving money with them! 

 I also LOVE make up brushes and thanks to ipsy I have been able to work on adding to my collection!

 Plus what girl doesn't just LOVE to smell amazing! 

These adorable little bottles do just that!

 A blushing babe is always a must for me... since I am the half a shade of a marshmallow especially in the winter a little color to my face is a must have...

 Blending and eyebrows are the point of perfection on any gals face and luckily I was able to get new and professional grade tools to keep both of these points in shape.

 Ipsy really nailed it with their choices in nail polish brands and colors. 

Though I am not HUGE on painting my fingers you won't see me with out my toes looking color-rific :)

 Keeping my hair healthy is important since I color it so often and with these products I can do just that on a dime :)

 Beautiful skin is a well beautiful thing! 

Ipsy has showered me with amazing products to do JUST that.

 As a busy mom of three, plus the wolf pack at our door and me always on the run, when I do take the time to apply makeup I damn sure don't want to waste it. Ispy apparently heard my cries and hooked me up with these amazing bases and finishers! 

 My favorite place to make a statement with my make up is my eyes. 

As you can tell thanks to the style questions ipsy asks you when you join they know this too and this is the biggest "category" I have gained with them and I LOVE it! 

 I have never been a huge lipstick or lip gloss person but I do think that it is a MUST for certain looks or occasions.  There are a few WOW colors but they have been great about mixing it up and also sending sheer, nudes, and lip balms for my plain jane lip self...

 If you are a make up enthusiast, lover, junkie, new to the game or whatever your make up status is try it out! 

You simply follow this link and sign up!  

Earn points every month and cash them in for FREE products! 

You will love it too! 

Are you an ipsy gal?

What's In Your Bag?...Traveling with Kids

Some of my favorite memories as a kids were when we went on a road trip.

I can not tell you the joy I felt when I knew we had one coming up. 

As an adult I still get the same joyous feeling and I enjoy taking road trips as a family with my girls. 

Though we usually only get to travel when headed to see family I still enjoy the time in the car with us 5. 

Since I have traveled from the time I was 6 month old to currently I have come to find a few essentials  that I consider a MUST in our book.
The Perfect Bag

 

Over the years I have tried a HUGE varety from back packs to tote type etc. 

I found this doll last summer in the Target dollar section for $3 and I have to say I LOVE IT! 

It doesn't close up at all which is the only down fall but it works great for easy access, and hold just the right amount of items. 

I got this one for our youngest and I am in hopes that I can find one similar to this for all 3 of them and even might go all out and personalize them all one and dedicate them for our trips!  

3DS Game Systems

 

I am NOT a huge gamer fan but I have to say that these have came in VEY handy with our kids. 

Since two of them are ADHD keeping their boredom to a minimum is a HUGE task on long trips and I love these things for that reason and that reason only.  

Road Bingo

 

Target was on point last summer with their dollar section this last summer!
I got these awesome road trip bingo boards for only $1 each.
I grabbed one in each color which also works out great seeing that there are 4 since Dakota and Alora tend to go to Alabama for the summer and they take two. Which leaves two for Aaliyah and I when we travel and when we are together there is enough for everyone but the Hubby. Since he does the driving I thought it was safer to leave him out fo the fun :) but that doesn't stop him from cheating playing eye spy.
Cell Phones

We all have our own phones and og course that means they HAVE to go.
These are great entertainment for the kids especially the teens in our lives, they love to listen to their music, chat with friends and hit up social media.

Cinnamon Gum & Pressure Point Bands

Aaliyah suffers from car-motion sickness we have found that these two products help us a TON!
I knew about the arm bands from when I was a kid since my cousin suffers from Vertigo but when I was on the search for some for her for her first plane trip to Cali I had the WORST time finding them. I actually was blessed enough to get the set from my sister's then boy friend who's parents own a pharmacy and he mailed them to me.
I hope to get about 3 more sets because to be honest I have been on the verge of a heart attack a few times when I couldn't find them or one was MIA!
I plan to sick one set in each of our vehicles, my purse, and her travel bag...
Headphones

Since all of the girsl like listening to their own music and play the DS's these are another top thing on my list. Mainly for my sanity. We used to use earbuds but they are HARD to keep up with and lets be honest headphones are more comfortable.
Coloring books, Workbooks and Games

These are a great way to get the kids out of the tech world and into the world of the arts. I usually also let them throw in a book or two and Dakota will bring like 4.... She is a HEAVY reader!
The older two have nooks and they sometimes ask for them intead.

Here are a few things I did not take images of but still are just as important.
1. Travel Pillow and Blanket
My girls all have a small pillow to travel with and I am so very thankful that they do. These are great fro naps in the car and it brings something from home that they use often with them. 

2. Extra Clothes
I always pack and extra outfit for Aaliyah since she tends to throw up

3. Snacks, Drinks, wet wipes, Snackees and papertowels
We save HUGE amounts of money by hitting the grocery store and loading up my cooler bag. We don't have to pay the gas station prices nor do we have to stop and eat. The kids love to snack and this fits us well.  Aaliyah got a snackees cup for her birthday last year and I HAVE got to get one fro the rest of us but I promise we won't be sporting Elsa from Frozen :)

Next week I will share with you all what is in my bag when I travel. :)

We are headed up north this weekend for an early Thanksgiving and we are excited!
Now I need to go finish packing :)
See ya!