A review of HotMamaMinerals shop on Etsy

I got one of my several purchases today and I promised that I would review them here. The first package to arrive was from HotMamaMinerals shop on Etsy. I decided to order from this shop because it was brand new and she also had 3 free jars. In return you had to pay it forward. So here is my pay it forward.

The package came today in a bubble envelope. Inside was an organza bag with my shades and another bag with some free makeup applicators which I thought was a great touch. Now, I am no makeup expert but apparently using mineral shadow you can wet it to bring out a more vibrant color. I tried to do that, but it didn't seem to work so the pictures here are not as good as I would have hoped.


I haven't been able to perfect my camera and lighting so please don't be unimpressed. Also, excuse my eyebrows hehe.

The first color I received is called Black Amethyst. I was really impressed with this color.I have hazel eyes so purples and greens are the colors I usually stick to, to pop out my eyes. It is a dark purple and I loved it!

I received three FREE jars... Rio, Twilight Green, and Gothic Girl.

Rio is a shimmery purple, pink color. It is iradecent in the bottle but comes out really nicely on the eyes. It is a spring/summer color which can be worn with a really nice spring dress.

Twilight Green is awesome! It's a shimmery light green mixed with black specks to give it a two-toned look.

Gothic Girl was a bit of a disappointment. In the jar it looks reddish... which sometimes I use... but it comes out really brown. It is suppose to be shimmery, but I didn't get that.

I will be grading all my Etsy purchases on an A-F scale.. A being the best, F obviously not being very good.

Shop: HotMamaMinerals
Order: 1 5g jar, 3 Free 3g jars
Website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotMamaMinerals?ref=pr_shop_more
Grade: A
Reasons Pro: Great communication, great packaging, fast shipping, good product, freebies, and great discounts on the website.
Reasons Con: I think with any online purchase it is hard to tell what the colors will look like on you. Only disappointed with one of the 4 colors. 

Please support this new Etsy shop!

Bad Blogger

Yes, I am a bad blogger. I get on these kicks for a while and then I just stop. I really have no idea why I do that, but like I say ALL THE TIME... I will try to get better.

It is officially 5 months before my wedding and I am starting to freak out about everything. Almost everything is finished, but it is the small things that I am worried about and the things I really don't have money for. *sigh* I hope everything will get finished and paid off.

I also graduated from college last week! Finally after 7 years. It was a nice ceremony. I am just happy that it's official! 

As some of you know I am an addict to Etsy.com and I came across some great shops that are now my favorites! I don't know about you, but I appreciate the handmade things people make. Here are the links to my new favorite shops. I hope you can check them out and maybe get some goodies!

Here you can get a wide range of goodies... from soap to tea... I actually bought my mom the Juicy Watermelon whipped soap and she uses it to shave. My mother is known to hack her legs open, but since she started using this she hasn't cut herself! I placed an order last night for several of the soaps and a few scented sachets. I will review them when they get here! http://www.etsy.com/shop/layla

I just found this shop yesterday and couldn't be more excited. I have A LOT if makeup but I always seem to want MORE!! I thought this shop had awesome colors and for a great price! I will post pictures when I get them in! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConcreteMinerals

I have been dying to order some of these cookies for a while now and was finally able to purchase some yesterday! I am so excited to try them and they always get great reviews. At first I was a little apprehensive to order food from Etsy, but then I thought "why the hell not?" So here it is... http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkandpaperarts. If you become a fan on Facebook you will be notified of deals and specials!

Baroque Body is my favorite shop on Etsy. Here you can purchase roll on perfume that is like no other. A lot of her scents are amazing and I love using them when I first get out of the shower or if I don't want to drench myself in body spray. http://www.etsy.com/shop/baroquebody

Another website I have been actively using is www.goodreads.com. You can review books, join groups, and even enter giveaways to receive FREE books! I recently won a book called As Husbands Go. I haven't read it yet but it is on my list!

Well that's about it for now. Very random but I am hopefully back for a little bit.

Ok I just fell in love!!!

I was browsing on Etsy (because it's crack... an exact quote from Megs hehe) and I stumbled upon these:

HOW AMAZING!!!!!! I think I might have to reconsider doing my own invites.

I also found these:
* on Etsy of course*

I mean really.. how perfect are these??? *sigh* I'm in love!

DIY Bride

I have decided that I want to do a lot of DIY things for our wedding. I'm thinking this will help us save money and it might be fun to do. I know it is a lot to take on, but I do have 6 bridesmaids, 2 mothers and a SIL to be. But I have been putting together some ideas that I would like for our wedding. I didn't realize how much actually goes into all this wedding stuff...even if you want it small. We are working on a tight budget so hopefully this is a good idea hehe!

So far here are our checks off our list

1. Venue
2. Officiant
3. Wedding gown
4. Bridesmaids dresses
5. Bridesmaids shoes
6. DJ
7. Photographer
8. Videographer
9. Save the dates- ordered and mailed out
10. Registry
11. Engagement Party
12. Rehearsal Dinner location
13. Makeup artist- booked and trial complete

That seems like a lot but I don't feel like I have anything accomplished yet!! LOL

Here is a list of the DIY projects I would like to complete:

Monogram

Bridesmaids Gifts

Invitations: weddings and rehearsal dinner

Menus

Programs

Jewelry

Seating Cards

Centerpieces

Card Box

If anyone has any ideas... let me know!! LOL

I am a college Graduate!!!

Ok I just had to post this on here because I am so happy and proud of myself. It took a very long time, but it is finally here!!!

Make-Up trial

So I had my makeup trial today and here is the outcome:

I really love it. It pulls together my dress and the bridesmaids dresses. Plus purple always looks good on my eyes.

I also picked out the bridesmaids shoes... FINALLY!!! here they are!!!
http://www.shoebuy.com/touch-ups-dakota/366838/782556

The color is going to be in White satin.

Welcome to the 4th grade Ms. Thorne

That's right I start my long term substitute position tomorrow. This can possibly turn into a full time teaching position. I am a little nervous but very excited.

It's really weird how I feel right now about this. I know I am a good teacher, but I don't feel prepared. These students have been with different subs and barely had their original teacher with them all year. They haven't had any stability in the classroom and I feel like I am going to have a lot on my plate to get them updated. I am ready for it but at the same time... a lot depends on the 4th grade teachers because the students take the NJ ASK. Which is a BIG standardized test that is given to every student and if they fail the school fails and don't get as much state funding. BLEH!!! Ok so just wish me luck!!

I think I finally found my bridal shoes and bridesmaids shoes. I am wearing the same as the girls but they will be wearing them in ivory (my dress color) and I will be wearing them in lapis ( the bridesmaids dresses)... here is a pic

In other news... The guy we booked our wedding with is no longer with The Tides. I am not happy about this, but apparently we will get someone new who will take over. I had a funny feeling that this was going to happen because they are known for doing this. UGH!!! I just emailed the venue and hopefully I will be able to speak to someone about our wedding.