four of the eight NUDESTIX Gel color Lip + Cheek Balms ($24 each)
I had a dream the other night that I left these NUDESTIX Gel Colours out on my desk, as well as a toddler-sized Connor Claire discovered them as well as utilized them to draw around my office walls.

But like, honestly, I wasn’t even mad at her, since I thought, “Girl, you’ve got great taste! If I were a kid, I’d most likely do the exact same thing. BRAVO.”

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These NUDESIX Gel Colours came out a while back (late spring/early summer, I believe) in eight $24 shades.

They may look like standard-issue lip pencils, however naaaah — they’re much a lot more than that. With these you get an uber-moisturizing, long-lasting, easy-to-blend lip balm (my dry lips totes approve) with a shiny gel finish, as well as they likewise double as blush.

NUDESTIX Gel color Lip + Cheek Balm in Rebel (my fave!)

I believe I’ve pointed out this before, however lately I’ve been into #thatpencillife (we must try to #trend that, ha!) because, let’s deal with it, the whole new mommy thing… between the feedings every few hours as well as the lack of sleep as well as the laundry as well as the diaper changes, I’m not entrusted to a boat tons of time to put on makeup, so products that are available in pencil type are straight-up convenient.

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NUDESTIX Gel color Lip + Cheek Balm in Posth
I can get hold of one as well as do a swipe-swipe-blend thing, as well as be made with my lips as well as cheeks within a minute.

I gotta say, I’m getting quite great at this quick makeup thing (this coming from a woman who when believed that 30 minutes was the minimum amount of time she needed for “minimal” makeup). Now, honey, I can be performed in 10!

It’s just so liberating.

NUDESTIX Gel color Lip + Cheek Balm in Wicked
By the way, the swipe-swipe-blend is essential right here — not swipe-swipe-swipe-swipe-swipe-swipe-blend. since these are heavily pigmented, I don’t requirement much.

NUDESTIX Gel color Lip + Cheek Balm in Siren
Oh, the pencils likewise are available in a recyclable black tin with a mirror inside the lid. They likewise include a sharpener, so you can sharpen on the go, as well as the products weren’t checked on animals, either, nor do they consist of parabens, sulfates or pthalates.

I likewise like using glossy completes this time around of year when it’s hot outside as well as you’re already sweating a bit bit, as well as your skin is already naturally glistening. often I feel like matte lips as well as cheeks can look a bit out of location with a dewy face, ya know? These just in shape well with a laid back, laid-back summer look.

Orange theory Fitness?

So I got this postcard yesterday for a new fitness center called Orange theory physical fitness opening in my town.

Have you heard of it? It appears like some type of group interval training, as well as the card states that you can shed 500 calories in 60 minutes, which makes my eyes get all huge as well as cray since I’d like to ultimately in shape back into my pre-Connor pants.

And, ugh, running on the treadmill in my space is just… I’m so not feeling it. I like running, however we moved the treadmill into our bedroom a few months back since of space, as well as it faces a wall now, so I can’t truly look at anything when I’m on it.

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It’s just so freaking boring. I’m curious — have you ever done group interval training or heard of Orange theory Fitness? I looked them up on Yelp, as well as they get respectable reviews. Inquiring minds want to know.

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen