Sail Away With Me: July Cara Box

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This month I signed up to do a Cara Box exchange for the first time.  For those of you who don't know, the Cara Box exchange was set up by Kaitlyn at Wifessionals.  It's an exchange where you sign up and are paired with 2 other women.  One sends to you, the other you send to.  You spend the first part of the month getting to know them and then toward the end you send them a package based on what you found out about them and what the theme was and a note of encouragement!

August Ad Sales!

My ads are on sale for super cheap!  Starting at just $1 you can get an ad on my blog for the entire month of August!  Payment to be made via PayPal.  Check out my tab here for more info!

-Cassi

DIY Thursday: Getting Rid of Blackheads

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I'm 14.  I have acne.  Quite a bit of it to be honest.  It's getting better slowly, but it's still definitely stressful.  I have so many different creams and gels I put on my face, but none of them really do anything.  The other day when I saw on Pinterest that you can get rid of blackheads with milk and baking soda, I was skeptical.  It seemed way too good to be true.  But it's worth a shot right?  I have milk and baking soda, both are pretty cheap- what have I got to lose?

Turns out that was a great idea.  It worked super well.  Not only did it make all the small blackheads disappear, it greatly reduced the size of the large ones, made my pores close up more, and made my skin feel totally soft!  If you're anything like me, you probably think I'm insane right now.  Who puts milk on their face right? But it works.

All you do is take 1/4 cup milk and stir in a tablespoon of baking soda.  The baking soda will keep settling so you have to keep stirring it before you put some on your face.  You can use a makeup sponge or a paper towel if you'd like, but using your hands works just fine.

I'm still on vacation, but we're having someone send us our mail, so I'll have my Cara Box soon so I can share with you guys!  In the mean time check out Hannah (sent to me) and Whitney (who I sent to).

-Cassi

Hoop-la Vintage Custom Earrings

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Recently I learned about hoop-la earrings.  Hoop-la is a unique brand- I've never heard of something like this.  They sell vintage, custom earrings.  There are many different styles to choose from all entirely unique and special.

Most of the earrings on this site are around $14.  This is fairly affordable- not expensive, but not cheap says that they're probably high quality.  It is a good price for this style of earrings!

They have 24 different earring styles.  Each style comes in multiple colors too.  The styles all have names some of them are Lola, Betty, Fidelia, and Winnifred.

My personal favorite is a style called Jane.  It is a dangly, tear-dropped shape earring.  It is almost eyelet like and comes in eight different colors.  You can see for yourself here.

I think these earrings are great for the summer especially and are really cute!  They'd go well with jeans and a solid colored top.  They aren't so fancy you can only wear them with dresses, but a casual dress would look cute too!

The site also sells bracelets and headbands- both are pretty cute.  You can find the bracelets here and the headbands here.

If the normal prices are a little out of your budget, be sure to check out their specials and monthly sales because you can score lots of great deals that way!

I hope you enjoy this jewelry as much as I do- I doubt you'll be disappointed by this brand!

-C

Stitch Fix

Have you heard of Stitch Fix?  Stitch Fix is a site that sends you sets of clothing when you request it.  These sets are personalized to you and based on the style profile you fill out when you first join!  The style profile asks you questions about your size, personal style, how you like items to fit, and more.  There's a small styling fee- $20.  This however, can be used to purchase anything in your box.  You get 3 days to pick what items you want to keep after they're sent to you and after that you send what you don't want back.  If you choose to send everything back, they still keep the $20.  If you choose to keep everything, you get a 25% off discount!  Sounds great, right?  Well if you sign up using my link here, I get a free $25 credit when you order your first fix!  Plus when you sign up, you'll get your own unique link to share with friends!

~Cassi

Flag Nail Tutorial

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Colors Used: Sephora by O.P.I. Meet Me at The Disco, random L.A. colors mini blue, RCM White Hot, RCM Red Carpet Reddy

First, paint your thumb nail blue.  You can pick any shade of blue you'd like- I went for a brighter almost tealish blue.

Next, add a glitter top coat to just that nail.  I used Sephora by O.P.I., but Fairy Dust by China Glaze would work well too, or any other sparkly polish!

Next, paint all your other nails white!  I used Red Carpet Manicure White Hot.  I went through the whole gel process- Prep, Base, Color, Top Coat!

Next take a dotting tool and make red stripes on your white nails.  Make sure your nails are completely dry before you start though!  Then add a top coat and you're finished!

Have a lovely holiday!

-Cassi

Summer Giveaway

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Since today is officially the first day of Summer, we'd like to kick it off with a giveaway!  We're not going to tell you what the prizes are- it's a mystery!  But, we promise they're pretty cool!  Enter below using the rafflecopter widget.  There's only 1 mandatory option- the rest are optional.  You must be 18+ or have adult permission to enter and being willing to give us your address so we can ship you your prize.  Living inside the US is mandatory because we won't ship internationally for this giveaway- sorry, maybe next time!  Good luck.

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-Cassi & Katie

Enjoy this post?  Go here to see our 20 Summer Finds Under $20 and here to check out our "Hair Month" giveaway!! 

Les Chateau des Fleurs Giveaway

As one of my makeup favs this summer it is time to give away Sephora Buxom The Headliners Collection. You can admit it, you love it and want it like me. Here it is:

This set contains:
- 0.22 oz Amplified Lash Mascara in Loud Black
- 0.03 oz Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick in Sydney
- 0.01 oz Insider Eyeliner in Onyx
- 0.15 oz Buxom Big & Healthy™ Lip Polish in Dani
- 0.12 oz Stay-There™ Eyeshadow in Pug

This fantastic giveaway Hosted by Le Chateau Des Fleurs and is sponsored by these amazing apps:

Fun Clock - Fun Clock is an interactive educational game that will teach you kid to tell time.
Get Fun Clock on iTunes: http://goo.gl/rNrBB
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Get Fun Clock on Amazon: http://goo.gl/0sjN9
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Kids Animal Piano - Kids Animal Piano includes many popular children songs and funny animal sounds like cat, dog, rubber ducky and many more!
Get Kids Animal Piano on iTunes: http://goo.gl/eFdPL

Learn to Talk More Words - Preschool, Kindergarten Flash Cards - Learn to Talk More Words is an innovative audio flash card application that facilitates early language development in 1 to 3 year-old children.
Get Learn to Talk More Words on iTunes: http://goo.gl/1Lzx2

Hidden Objects Quest 3:  Touch of Zen - Hidden Objects Quest 3 features gorgeous zen gardens and ancient monasteries of meditation providing hours of entertainment for the entire family - young and old.
Get Hidden Objects Quest 3: Touch of Zen here: http://goo.gl/Fp5XK

20 Summer Finds Under $20

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1. Mini Checkered Hi-Rise Short ($10)

2. Black Poppy Athena T Strap Sandals ($19.50)

3. Tie Front Bandeau ($19.50)

4. AE Metallic Geometric Tank ($11.99)

5. a.n.a® Knot-Shoulder Smocked Dress ($15)

6. L.E.I. Junior's American Flag Shorts ($14.88)

7. China Glaze Too Yacht to Handle ($2.09)

8. Women's Poplin-Crepe Dress ($16.50)

9. C9 by Champion® Women's Double Strap Cami ($16.99)

10. Merona® Women's Relaxed Bermuda Short w/Belt (9.5") - Prints ($17)

11. Neon Palm Bikini [Bandeau] [Bottoms] ($16.52)

12. Dutch Wax Sunglasses ($5.80)

13. Open Crochet Ballet Flat ($12.99)

14. Bow-Back Ponte Skater Dress ($19.99)

15. Ivory Floral Print Ruffle Skirt ($14.92)

16. Black and White Shadow Stripe Cozy ($17.17)

17. Pop Thread Shortie Short ($5.50)

18. Trillium Tribal Print Racerback Cami Tank Top ($6.99)

19. Aerie Slim Gym Yoga Lace Shortie ($14.97)

20. Aerie Icon Sunglasses ($15.95)

-Cassi & Katie

Goody® QuikStyle™ Paddle Brush Review

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Happy Thursday!

I first heard about this brush on Influenster.  I considered buying it for a while.  It seemed like a pain to have to leave my brush out on the counter to dry, where it would be in the way.  About a month ago we moved out to our boat for the year.  We have 2 full bathrooms here, opposed to just one at the house, but they are much smaller.  I finally gave in and bought it when I decided it would make things much easier. 

Hair Loss Science

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Hair loss is common in women too!  It is commonly thought that men are the ones who have hair loss problems, but 40% of people who suffer from long or short term hair loss are women!  Unlike men, women rarely develop a receding hair line.  More commonly, the hair starts to thin all over, the center part starts to widen, or a distinct baldness starts at the crown of the head. 

Before we go any further with that, let’s talk about how hair grows.  On average a person has 100,000 hair follicles on their scalp.  Each follicle produces only one hair that generally grows at a rate of 6 inches per year (or a half inch every month).  A single hair will grow for 2-6 years, and then rest a while before falling out and being replaced.  Around 85% of a person’s hair will be growing at a time, while the rest is resting.  Because resting hairs fall out regularly, losing 50-100 strands per day is normal. 

Sometimes there can be no specific cause for hair loss, but there are around 30 different medical conditions that can trigger it, as well as many lifestyle factors. 

-Cassi

Source- http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/ss/slideshow-womens-hair-loss

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Statement Shades!

OPI Announces Limited Edition Neon Revolution For Bold Summer Looks

                OPI launches the Neon Revolution mini pack, featuring four limited edition neon nail lacquers, a neon white base coat, and OPI Top Coat. These bright and bold shades include vivid hues of yellow, orange, pink and blue. To use, apply color-intensifying white base, followed by two coats of neon lacquer. Finish with the included Top Coat for a high-gloss finish.

Le Chateau Des Fleurs Giveaway

This summer Giveaway is Hosted by Le Chateau Des Fleurs blog

Too Faced Summer Eyes / CK one lipgloss 

You can win:

Too Faced summer eyes:

This newly updated resort-inspired eye shadow collection captures the fun, vibrant colors of summer with shimmery easy-to-wear neutrals. Be ready for the beach or brunch in this colorfully chic eye collection.

CK one lipgloss:

Lightweight high-shine lipgloss by ck one Color with vivid multi-dimensional color. Ergonomically designed applicator for easy + even application

This giveaway is sponsored by some of my favorite new Free apps and books. Check them out here:

Alien Lab - Alien Lab Free allows kids to easily create cute aliens. Kids can mix and match body parts, save and share their creations. Get Alien Lab for on iTunes here: http://goo.gl/Ou89R

Brush your teeth with funny animals for kids and toddlers (by Happy Touch Apps) Free - With the help of this really cute app, you can encourage your little ones to brush their teeth! Get the Brush your teeth with funny animals app on iTunes here: http://goo.gl/YT2is

'Dice Match 2' is relaxing and addictive. Simply match the colored dice and level-up. Challenge other

players and compete for high scores. Get Dice Match 2 here on iTunes: http://goo.gl/96p5a

Find Them All is a complete educational game about animals for children: find 144 animals from 6 continents in 5 languages, take them in photos and listen audio commentaries, create puzzles, answer quiz and watch videos! Get Find Them All here for on iTunes: http://goo.gl/9X2dn

Dork 2 - Kids ( and Adults ) loved Dork, the World’s only Interactive Joke Telling App, so now they’ve made Dork 2, and its free! Get Dork 2 for on iTunes: http://goo.gl/4JAdC

Good Long Term Care, How to Find it, Get it and Pay for it - A book for you about medicaid, nursing home, elder law, medicaid, veterans benefits, medicare, elder care, assisted living and home care. Get this book on Amazon here: http://goo.gl/7bA4v

Lulu and Sweet Pea Giveaway ($200 worth of prizes!)

Melissa from Lulu and Sweet Pea is giving away $100 to Target, $50 to Amazon, and $50 to Sephora!  You can enter below using the Rafflecopter widget or go to her blog post HERE.

Good luck!

-Cassi

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Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Review and Giveaway

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So for day 2 of hair month I'm going to be reviewing the shampoo and conditioner set that I got a while ago, but haven't really been interested in trying- it didn't seem like anything special to me.

Fekkai Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner Review

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To kick off out hair month, I will be reviewing the Fekkai Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner!  I received a sample of this in the Target beauty bag and have been itching to try it out for a while.

The 2013 Color Run

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One of us (Cassi) ran the 5k Color Run today and we both went to the post- race part and had a blast!  The Color Run is a 5k and at every kilometer they throw different colored powder at you.  Everyone starts wearing most if not all white and you wind up rainbow at the end!

You should see if there are still openings for one in your area this year!

-Cassi & Katie

Win Washi Bandaids

Want to win washi tape bandaids?  Then go to the Washi Blog and enter their Win Washi Wednesday giveaway!  http://thewashiblog.com/pretty-strips-washi-bandages/

Spring Fever

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About a week ago I found out I was approved for the Spring Fever VoxBox!  This will be my 3rd VoxBox and I am super excited!  My first VoxBox was the Collegeiate back in November '12.  You can check that out here!  Then, I got one more recently in February, the Sweet Heart VoxBox!  That one can be seen here!

For those of you who aren't as familiar with VoxBoxes, they are perks from Influenster.  What you do is after you get an invitation to Influenster (which you can request on their site if you don't have any friends already on Influenster) you start reviewing stuff on their site and earning badges!  If you have a badge from the program they are doing, they will ask you to take a survey to see if you qualify.  If you qualify you get a VoxBox full of free full size goodies!  You then reviews those on their site and on all your social media platforms you can.  Later on they have a Twitter party for all the people who got a VoxBox so they can chat with the brands!  There are also brand challenges you can complete to get more freebies!  

-Cassi

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-Cassi