Blogmas Day #9 - Kathleen

Happy Friday!! It's almost the weekend, and that makes me VERY happy. Today is going to be a bit different.

I come to you with a Day in the Life of Me. This is going to be a bit more festive than my spring/summer/fall routine, but not really. I was super excited about this post, so lets get right to it!

So I wake up at 6 am every morning. Sometimes it is great, other times it sucks. But we do it anyways. I usually try and get to the kitchen as quickly as possible because once I'm out there, I'm not going back to bed. I normally make a fried egg, and English muffin, (just half. I don't need all that bread) and some fruit. By then my mom is up, and I am washing my face and really waking myself up.

So I have quite the face washing routine. Like, I could do it in my sleep. First, I put some Castor oil on my eyebrows, (it helps them grow) next I brush and floss my teeth. I really like using the Crest ProHealth fluoride. It REALLY wakes you up. Then I cleanse my face using Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily skin. Last thing is my Aveda Outer Peace acne relief lotion. Now I know I'm no beauty expert, but it all seems to work pretty well. The only problem is actually remembering to do it. 😕

Now it is time to get dressed and brush my hair. Since it is just a normal day, I'm not going to do anything super cute and special. So I'm just wearing a red sweater/shirt (it's really soft so I don't know what to call it) and some leggings. Then I just pull my hair up into a ponytail and spritz on some fragrance. I have been LOVING Vanilla Bean Noel lately. It stays around for a really long time. I love it.

Last thing to get ready for the day is to moisturize! I use Many Many Mani, by Essie, on my hands. I'm very fussy with my hand lotions. They CANNOT be greasy. If they are super thick, I don't like them. This one is very light and airy. I don't have very dry hands, however, so I don't really need anything super thick and moisturizing. Then I just swipe on some Burt's Bees. I really like the mango one.

 Lets clean up my room now, it's a wreck. And yes those are fairy sheets. No judging. After I have neatened up, I usually light a candle so my room smells amazing all day. I lit Twisted Peppermint, by Bath and Body Works/White Barn. Emma gave me this candle just the other day and it is very refreshing. Almost like peppermint and sugar cookies.

It is usually about 9 or 10 am, so I start my school. First thing I do is play my piano. I think it is a great way to start the day on the right foot, and feel good. Music is very special to me, it's like my own little retreat.

Before I start school, I like to turn on some music. It keeps me focused (I have no idea why).

So this is the list for today. I have on class for each subject a week. I take classes with an online school. As you can see, this year I am taking Algebra 2, Biology, Latin, Natural Science, Sacraments and Apologetics, and Ancient History. Besides posting on two blogs, I spend most of my waking hours on school. Its actually 11 pm at night right now so... the things I do for you! (JK I love this don't worry)

 Part of my Latin work.

 My Algebra.

 History Class.

 Latin Class.

Every Monday we do nature journaling in Natural Science, so this was my nature journal for Monday.

So I'm usually done with all the super big huge school assignments and projects around 3-4. Today I decided it was time to do my toes. I don't think I painted them since like, July... ew. So I decided to do a little spa. I scrubbed my feet with Coconut Shea Butter soap. Then I massaged Essie's Swept off my Feet oil into my skin. (on my feet, obviously) I then scrubbed them down with a nail brush. Finally, I moisturized my feet with the Feet in the Clouds leg and foot crème. I know earlier I said that I don't like it when lotions are super thick, but when it comes to my feet and legs, it's gotta be thick. I can't stand it if it isn't.

So we had dinner (delicious) and then I settled down for the night. We watched some Sherlock. (so good guys, so good) I got to bed around 10, so a good 8 hours of sleep was nice. I'm wearing my flannel pajamas by the way. The have little schnauzers on them. I think they were a gift, but I'm pretty sure they were bought at Kohl's.

So that's it for today! I hope you guys really like this post! Comment down below what your little rules are when it comes to beauty products. (Like me and lotions)

Kathleen

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#8 Winter Essentials- Emma

Hello hello hello! How are you all?

It is FREEZING outside today where I live! So I hope you all are staying warm.

For Blogmas day eight, I will be sharing my winter essentials with you all! Short disclaimer before I start: all of the photos are from Pinterest, they are not mine. I will do an essentials post eventually with my own photos!

#1 Fuzzy socks or camp socks. These are a must have for the
winter season. I wear them daily. They're super cozy and keep
your feet nice and warm. Plus they look cute :)

#2 Eos Lip Balm. I just started using these recently and they work
so well! They are a bit easier to put on than the normal
eos. Just be careful with these because some people have
allergic reactions to the brand. It works great for me, but everyone is
different.

#3 Leggings and sweaters. This is basically
what I wear almost every day of the winter season.
It's cute while still being cozy and casual.

#4 Bath and Body Works. This scent is my absolute
favorite right now. It has a Christmas-y vibe but
you can really wear it year round. The lotion is the biggest
thing I use just because my hands get super dry in the winter
and this lotion helps a ton!

#5 White Barn candles. I feel like I talk about candles
a ton in all of my post now but.. oh well. I just love
lighting candles everyday while I do school.

#6 Ugg Boots. Okay, so I don't actually have uggs. Only because
I would never spend $200 on a pair of boots. But I do have a pair
of boots that look almost exactly like uggs that I got from Target.
I love them so much.

#7 Last but not least, hot chocolate. This is a must have
drink for all those cozy nights watching Christmas movies
by the fireplace. It makes everything perfect.

That's it for today! Thanks so much for reading. Let us know below what your winter essentials are! We really enjoy reading all of your comments!

Emma

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(Yes, I did steal Kathleen's signature idea. Sorry, it just looks a lot nicer!)

Blogmas Day #7 - Kathleen

Goodmorning! How are you? I hope you are good! In fact, if you are, comment down below and tell me why. I want to know. It is important that you are feeling good about yourself. That is healthy. It's late, and the fact that I am still up is NOT healthy.

Moving on.

Just the other day I wrapped my Christmas presents. You may have seen them down in the corner of a post or two. The fact that I am only good at tissue paper depresses me a little, so we are going to lift my spirits by pretending that I can do all the things I am about to show you!

I put together a list of my favorite things in wrapping presents, and what I present wrappings (?) I think are cutest. Lets go!

I love the simple, rustic brown paper in these.

I just LOVE brown paper when wrapping. Unfortunately, I ran out of brown paper this year. So I only got to wrap my sister's little box in brown paper. 😦 But you deal.

RED BOWS!!!!

Red bows either make everything traditional, (great) or luxurious, (GREAT) so I really don't think you can go wrong with a big fat red bow on a present. I mean, if I got a present wrapped like the bottom one, Imma be like, "Where's that lover? Cause he aint here"

Last but not least, ornaments.

Last but not least, ornaments on the present. If it is a cute, little, light ornament, I love it. If it's a bell, I love it. If it's a little chalkboard thingy with my name on it, I love it. Any little dangly things on a present are adorable.

That's all for my post today! I hope you enjoyed it, and if you did comment down below!!!!!

Kathleen

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