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Excel Clothing!

As I was browsing Excel's website I came across 2 blouses and a pair of heels that caught my attention!

This Tommy Hilfiger pink blouse is absolutely gorgeous! This is perfect for the summer day brunch with friends!

This Samsoe and Samsoe top is beautiful! Slip this on for a day out at the park for a picnic!

Ah, yes! Michael Kors heels! Pair these stunning heels with the Tommy Hilfiger blouse and heaven! These are stylish and I must have them!

I strongly recommend taking a peek at Excel's website for all your heart's desires!
http://www.excelclothing.com/

Girl Problems Tag!

1.Whats worse? Chipped nail polish, or no nail polish at all?  Chipped polish! I just did my manicure and one chipped because I smacked it against the wall. UGH!

2. Name an instance where you "had to have it" in every color?  Shoes! I want a pair of shoes in every color. You never know when you need them!

3. Do you keep Christmas lights in your room year round? Be honest!  Ummm, no. I think that's weird.

4.What shade do you go for? Peachy Pink, or Barbie Pink?  Peachy Pink. I'm not THAT much of a girly girl to wear Barbie pink....

5.When packing for a weekend trip, how many " In case I don't feel like wearing that" outfits do you pack?  If I go away for a week I may pack 14 or so outfits because of weather. You never know!

6.Who is your MCM (Man Crush Monday) that you keep a secret?  My husband first and foremost! But Dwayne Johnson or Jason Statham! *sigh*

7.How many nail polishes do you own?  Maybe 15. I want more!!!

8.Which is you favorite Eye Brow?  Ummm, my right one? We seem to get along better and it just understands me more. The left one can be a bitch. We don't talk much.

Internet Addiction Tag!

I saw this tag on BeyoutyInsider's channel. Check her out! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPWGkMuIFlw

1. How many hours (a day) do you spend on the internet?  Hmmm, maybe 8 hours?

2. What was your first internet addiction?  Online gaming sites!

3. What are your favorite websites or apps?  YouTube, Listia, DYAC, Instagram, Addicting Games, soooo many!

4. Have you ever made friends on the internet?  Yes, my best friend I met on the internet 9 years ago. And I have so many others!

5. Twitter or Instagram? WHY?  Instagram. It's more personal to see pictures and there's no damn limit on text! LOL

6. How many followers do you have on Twitter & Instagram?  Instagram: 78  Twitter: 239

7. How many tweets do you have?  1,375.


8. Instagram posts do you have?  66


9. Who are your favorite accounts you follow on Twitter and Instagram?  Julie Hill, ButterflySparkles23, habibtiamira80, Adriana Pina.


10. How many YouTube channels are you subscribed to?  Uh oh...LOL  Uhhhh, 1,022. Yeah, I'm addicted to YouTube!


11. Who is your favorite YouTuber or YouTube Channel?  Julie Hill, ButterflySparkles23, Adriana Pina, habibiamira, and Jenna Marbles.

12. Why do you love the internet?  It's an escape for me.

13. How long could you survive without the Internet?  A few hours and then it just gets ugly..... LOL!

I Will Travel

                                        I Will Travel

Too many sorrows
So much pain
So much to lose
And nothing to gain
Heartache and tears
Consume our souls
Only pieces of me
Nothing is whole
Put me together
Bring me to life
Hold it carefully
A heart filled with strife
Bring me the sun
Take away night
Take away darkness
Bring me the light
Show me the way
To laughter and smiles
Show me the path
No matter the miles
Take me to daybreak
Where robins may sing
Take me to Heaven
Where angels take wing
Show me what's out there
Beyond my own dreams
Show me there's hope
That life's not what it seems
Tell me there's a light
In this darkness I roam
Tell me I'm free
Tell me I'm home
Hold onto me tightly
Don't let me travel alone
Sweep it away
All this darkness I've known
Take my trembling hand
Lead me to skies of blue
For if I have to travel
I'll travel only with you.

Written by: Kat Olmstead

Playtex® Sport® Fresh Balance™

I received these in my Influenster #SpringVoxBox and was a bit unsure about them.

These are really comfortable to wear and keeps me active in my daily life! As a non tampon user I would recommend these! They are also a great value at $3.99 - $4.99! The light scent is perfect to help you feel fresh.
Thanks @PlaytexSportandGentleGlide and @Influenster! #PlayOn I say! You have swayed me to a new product!

☼ SUNKISSED SUMMER TAG

1. When did/do you get out of school?  1996

2. beaches or pools?  Pools. Since I'm afraid of water if I have to swim it has to be a pool since I can see the bottom of it.

3. Are you going on any summer vacations ?  Yes, to a family member's house for horseback riding, paintball, go karts, etc...!

4. Smore's or Ice cream ?  An ice cream cone. It's the only way I like it!

5. Most fun summer memory ?  Hiking the waterfall near my house with my husband and sons.

6. Does your skin tan or burn ?  I burn and then tan.

7. How do you wear your hair in the summer ?  Mostly down. My hair is almost to the middle of my back but I don't really sweat.

8. Favorite summer nail polish ?  Any. I don't do the summer/spring fall/winter trends.

9. Would you rather spend a summer day outside in the pool or inside watching netflix ?  Outside but not in the pool. Take me to the waterfall!

10. Sunglasses or hats ?  Sunglasses. I hate hats.

11. What is your song of the summer ?  Ummm, none. I play all kinds that make me happy!

12. Do you have a summer bucketlist if so name something off of it ?  Going horseback riding for the first time in 24 years, standing under the waterfall, and hiking through the woods.

13. Bikinis, tankinis , or one pieces ?  None. My body isn't made for them.

14. Must have summer makeup product ?  Foundation/concealer since my freckles come out more.

15. What's your favorite thing about summer ?  Being able to be more active!

Kiss everlasting French Manicure

I recently received the Kiss everlasting French Manicure set from Influenster in my #SpringVoxBox for testing purposes. 

Since I grow my own nails I've never looked into fake nails. However, my real nails broke and I was able to try these. They are very easy to apply and stayed on very well during my daily activities! I would not recommend heavy work as they will chip or come off. I was very impressed with these nails! They looked gorgeous and allowed me to keep my long nails! I will most definitely be purchasing these for the times my real nails break! They are a great deal at only $6.49.

Influenster #SpringVoxBox

I received my Influenster SpringVoxBox and what a wonderful surprise! Always packaged so nicely and items I am enjoying! So let's get into it!

The Kiss everlasting French in Real short! I had to wait until my real nails broke to use these but I wasn't disappointed! I was able to wear these for everyday use. The length is great! Not too short and not too long! Retail price: $6.49. Definitely a great price for these!

The NIVEA Skin Firming Hydration Lotion. As I have dry skin this was super moisturizing and not greasy. This left my skin feeling so soft!
Retail price: $2.49 for 2.5oz (what I got) and $10.99 for 13.5oz. Great deal!

The Playtex Sport Fresh Balance tampons! These are wonderful for swimming, running, and just living! Felt comfortable and has a nice light scent that doesn't irritate!
Retail price: $3.99-$4.99 Great deal!

The Rimmel London Scandeleyes Retro Glam Mascara! Ok, I have very thin eyelashes and couldn't believe what a difference this made! My eyelashes appeared longer and fuller. Not too wet to apply and stays on for hours! Am definitely loving this!
Retail price: $5.99 Will buy this again!

The Peach Pie Car Freshener from the Labor Day Movie. Okay, the smell? Intoxicating! My car smells like a bakery! Adore this!
No retail price.

To sum up this was a great Influenster box! Want to join Infuenster for free yourself to maybe get your own VoxBox? Sign up here: http://www.influenster.com/

The Controversial Parenting Tag!

The Topics: 

Pro-life Vs. Pro-choice: I am pro-choice. It's my body and I should be able to do as I please, to a certain point.


Baby Wearing: I carried my kids everywhere. When they cried I held them. Nothing wrong with carrying your baby around.


Circumcision: Agree on this. Both my boys were circumcised. 


Adoption: I am for adoption. What a wonderful thing for couples to due who can't have to children to give one a good home! I've often thought about being a surrogate for a couple who can't have children. 


Baby Piercing: I had my ears pierced at 6 weeks old but my oldest son I let him decide and had his pierced at the age of 13. My youngest son wants nothing to do with it. I don't think that I would have pierced their ears as a baby.


Breast Milk Vs. Formula: Either is fine. In my case I used formula because my breast milk would not come out and I could not feed my children.


Spanking: I'm for it. I do believe in stopping spanking at the age of 5. I spanked both my boys and they're fine. I was spanked as a child and I'm fine. Just no belts or other objects should be used.


Co-sleeping: I never really let my children sleep with me. Only for one reason. They moved too much! I slept with my mother as a child. Nothing wrong with it.


Home Vs. Public Vs. Private Vs. Charter Schooling: Whatever suits your child, your family, and your beliefs is what's right. Both my sons went to public school but then changed to online schooling. My 10 year old currently does online schooling. 


Vaccinations: For them. Both my children have been vaccinated. 


Medicating Children: Against it for ADD and ADHD reasons. Both my boys are ADHD and I've seen the side affects of the medication and it's horrible. For more serious causes medication may need to be used but not for ADD or ADHD.


Cloth Vs. Disposable diapers: Uhhhh, don't really care either way. I used disposable. Just an easier cleanup. 


Cry It Out Method: For it. I don't believe in giving into a child because they're throwing a fit or refusing to do something. I always let them cry it out.

Sooo, there ya go. Some may agree. Some may not. That's okay. I'm not here to judge anyone.

10 Question Tag Game!

1. How did you come up with your user name? It's. uhhh, my name backwards. OlmsteadKat... Kat Olmstead


2. What would you do with a million dollars? Buy a house and a car!


3. When are you the happiest? When I'm in my husband's arms.


4. What is a favorite thing about yourself? Hmmm, my sense of humor and my hands.


5. What is your most embarrassing moment? I fell off the stage during a show choir performance in high school.


6. Who did you last take a picture with? My husband and son!


7. What is your dream job? A famous singer!


8. What is your dream car? A Jaguar!


9. Name one item you can't live without? My laptop!


10. Name one lesson in life you have learned? Looks mean nothing. It's what's on the inside.

15 Weird Questions Tag!

#1. What's a nickname only your family calls you? My family calls me Kati so my nickname is Kati-Did.


#2. What's a weird habit of yours? I count stairs when I walk up and down them.


#3. Do you have any weird phobias? Yep, I have a weird thing with bathroom vents. It always feels like someone is watching me so I cover the vents.


#4. What's a song you secretly LOVE to blast && belt out when you're alone? Anything by Celine Dion!


#5. What's one of your biggest pet peeves? Waiting. I hate waiting. If you give me a certain time you'll show up I hate waiting when you're late. And doctors' offices piss me off.


#6. What's one of your nervous habits? Smoking. Have to have something in my hand.


#7. What side of the bed do you sleep on? The left. The right side feels weird to me.


#8. What was your first stuffed animal && its name? It technically was a doll that I got when I was a baby but I never named it. I still have it. But the one that sticks with me is a teddy bear a friend gave me that I named Fuzzy Wuzzy.


#9. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at Starbucks? Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade with Passion Fruit!


#10. What's the beauty rule you preach.. but never ACTUALLY practice? None, really. I don't preach about beauty but I have slept in makeup and mentioned how bad it is.


#11. Which way do you face in the shower? Toward the water with my face tilted back so the water isn't in my face.


#12. Do you have any 'weird' body 'skills'? I can crack almost every joint in my body. List them? Sure! Head to toe... Jaw, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knuckles, fingers (4 different ways), back (3 different ways), hips, the joints in my thighs, my knees, my ankles, and my toes (2 different ways).


#13. What's your favorite 'comfort food'/food that's 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways? Brownies homemade by my sister. She just made some last night with cream cheese frosting. *sigh*


#14. What's a phrase or exclamation you always say? Dude! Picked that habit up from my 18 year old son.


#15. Time to sleep- what are you ACTUALLY wearing? Leggings and a big shirt or pajama bottoms (usually Family Guy) with a color matching t-shirt. Victoria Secret's only comes out for "special times". Hee-hee!

Check Out Listia!

Listia is a wonderful free website that you can bid on items and sell items for credits! I have been a member for awhile and I am addicted. So, how do you get credits to bid on items? There are quite a few ways!

1. List an auction! You get credits just for listing!
2. Invite friends and if they list an auction YOU get credits for referring them!
3. Buy credits. You can purchase credits with a PayPal account!
4. Complete special offers! 
5. Watch videos! That's it! Just watch a video and you earn credits!
6. Save money with daily deals!
7. Fill out surveys!
8. Promote Listia on websites, blogs and forums!
9. List more auctions and be an active user!

That's it! I've never paid a dime for the credits I've earned and I've bid on and won a lot of wonderful things!
What kind of things do they offer? Makeup, different beauty products, home items, books, movies, antiques, art, baby items, cell phones, car parts and tools, collectibles, computer items, crafts, electronics, jewelry, clothing, shoes, purses, instruments, pet items, sporting items, toys and video game items and SOOOO much more. I am always excited to see what people are auctioning off! 

I highly recommend this site and will continue to use it myself. Brand new items, slightly used items. High end products! Amazing!

Sign up!!! http://www.listia.com/

4T Tag.."Ten Things youTube has Taught me"

This is a tag I found from Julie Hill. Check out her channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4ddHxZIQTL1Y-n7fUqh4A

4T Tag...."Ten Things youTube has Taught me".

1. How to properly apply makeup. I have watched some of my favorite gurus and learned so many new things!

2. New products I had never heard of. There are so many cheaper makeup brands I have never heard of and thanks to YouTube I now know about these!

3. The beauty community is divided into 2 categories; Those that only use high end makeup and refuse to touch drug store makeup and those that really don't give a damn as long as the product is good.

4. Some new friendships can actually be made through YouTube. Although not a normal networking site, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, YouTube allows you to connect with people through hobbies you have in common.

5. If you don't make YouTube videos or constantly post about what you buy on guru videos, you're passed by. Either comments aren't made to yours, or gift giving is saved for those that already make videos and have so many items. I find that if you don't have videos posted you don't really matter to those that do post videos. You're seen as a lowly viewer.

6. So many DIY tricks that I would have never thought of that are cheap and easy!

7. Anything you need to know about the world, life, ANYTHING can be found on YouTube. Just search!

8. If you don't have money don't bother watching gurus. You're going to see so many items you want that you can't afford and become depressed. Ok, not really depressed but sad that you can't afford the smallest of things.

9. There are groups for just about any hobby someone might have and that's awesome! Everyone has a chance to feel at home.

10. And finally, YouTube is such an interesting place of entertainment. You can laugh, cry, get angry, become inspired, learn something new everyday, and just smile!

So there ya go. That's the 10 things YouTube has taught me.

13 Personal Questions Tag

1. What do you order at Starbucks?
Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade with Passion Fruit. YUM!

2. What's one thing in your closet that you cannot live without?
My jeans. I feel most comfortable when wearing my jeans. Dress them up or dress them down!

3. What's one thing that most people probably wouldn't know about you?
Some people can see me as sweet and kind but I have a bitch streak when people piss me off in public. I can yell at strangers and not care if they cut me off in a grocery aisle, cut me off while driving. I curse like a sailor.

4. Name one thing that you want to do before you die.
Travel with my husband.

5. What's one food that you cannot live without?
Cheese. Just cheese. So many things are better with cheese!

6. What quote/phrase do you live your life by?
Where there is love there is no darkness.
       - Burundi Proverb 

7. What do you like and dislike about the YT community?
Like: The few people you find that you can truly connect with and are very down to Earth and never let anything go to their heads. Dislike: The makeup snobs. Or just snobs in general. The makeup snobs that can't even say "drug store" without it sounding dirty. And the general snobs that either don't reply to their subscribers or only reply to a few select favorites.

8. What's your number one most listened to song on iTunes?
Loved Me Back To Life by Celine Dion.

9. What kind of style would you define yourself as having?
My own. I don't follow trends. I hate trends. I wear what I feel good in, and what I think looks good. I don't dress to impress anyone but myself. So jeans, cute shirts, heels, matching jewelry, and minimal makeup. Trends come and go. Who wants to keep up with something so expensive?

10. Favorite number?
7. Don't ask me why because I have no idea. I've just always liked it.

11. Two hobbies.
Writing poetry and collecting certain items.

12. Two pet peeves.
Just 2??? Kidding. I hate waiting. Do not make me wait. I also hate stupid people. Meaning, don't ask me stupid questions. For example; If I'm on the phone and you come in and ask, "Oh are you on the phone?" I will bitch slap you with my phone. 

13. Guilty Pleasure.
Playing video games. Yup, I never really grew up when it comes to video games. It's why I own an XBox 360.

My Wish List!

So, at the age of 36 I'm really REALLY getting into makeup. But with such a limited budget there are so many items I do not own and wish I had so here is my Fairy Godmother wishlist!

1. A primer. I've never owned one.
2. A bronzer. Again, I've never owned one.
3. A highlighter. Nope, never had one of these either.
4. A good palette. I can't afford any of the popular ones and have always wanted to.
5. MAC. That's it. Just MAC. Haha!
6. A setting spray.
7. Face masks!
8. A new makeup holder. My 20 year old case is way too small!
9. Nail polish. I don't own many.
10. And finally, Lip liners. Never owned any!

So, Fairy Godmother, I plead to you to grant my wishes! HAHA!

Just a little fun with makeup!

This or That Beauty Tag!

makeup:
blush or bronzer
Blush! Love the rosy tint on my cheeks!
lip gloss or lipstick
Lipstick. Love the bold color!
eye liner or mascara
Mascara. I have barely any lashes so I need it.
foundation or concealer
Concealer. Dark circles, age spots, Psoriasis. Yeah....
neutral or color eye shadow
Color! I love to be a bit bold!
pressed or loose eye shadows
Pressed. I'm too messy!
brushes or sponges
Brushes. So soft!

nails:
OPI or china glaze
OPI. LOVE!
Long or short
Long. When I finally grow them out to the length I like I love it!
Acrylic or natural
Natural. Tried acrylic once at a salon and she put a groove in my nails so deep my real nails didn't grow for months!
Brights or darks 
Both for different looks.
Flower or no flower 
Flower. Cuteness!

body:
perfume or body splash
Perfume for daytime and splash for night time.
lotion or body butter 
Body butter. So silky!
body wash or soap
Body wash. With Psoriasis I can't use bar soap.
lush or other bath company 
Lush!

fashion:
jeans or sweat pants
Jeans. Skinny jeans!
long sleeve of short
Short sleeves. Drives me nuts to have something covering me.
dresses or skirts
Dresses. Just love the fit better.
stripes or plaid 
Plaid. Stripes make me look heavier.
flip flops or sandals 
Cute heeled sandals.
scarves or hats
Scarves! I hate hat hair.
studs or dangly earrings
Dangly. Love the bold look. 
necklaces or bracelets 
Both matching!
heels or flats 
Heels all the way! Love the feel and look.
cowboy boots or riding boots
Riding boots
jacket or hoodie
Jacket. I can take it off easier. 
forever 21 or charlotte russe 
Forever 21.
abercombie or Hollister
Neither.
saks 5th or nordstrom
Neither.

hair:
curly or straight
Straight. I love the silky feel.
bun or ponytail
Ponytail. I can't do a proper bun.
bobby pins or butterfly clips
Neither.
hair spray or gel
Neither, I don't put product in my hair. 
long or short 
Long. My husband prefers it, too.
light or dark 
Dark. I love my dark brunette hair.
side sweep bangs or full bangs
Side sweep. I don't like it hanging on my forehead.
up or down 
Down. Only up if it's too hot.

random:
Rain or shine
Rain. It relaxes me.
Summer or winter
Winter. Easier to get warm than cool.
Fall or spring 
Fall. I love the colors and the smells!
Chocolate or vanilla 
Chocolate, of course!
East coast or west coast
Doesn't really matter but I do love Florida and California so hard choice!

This or That Non Beauty Tag

Saw this cute tag from mollymommaof3boys! Check out her channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/mollymommaof3boys

Questions:
1. Hot Dog or Hamburger: 
Hamburger with everything but pickles!
2. Beer or Wine: 
I'm a wine girl I can't stand beer. I won't even kiss my husband if he's had a beer.
3. Coffee or Tea: 
Both but I drink tea most of the day.
4. Pepsi or Coke: 
I drink both but prefer Pepsi!
5. Chocolate or Vanilla: 
Chocolate all the way!
6. Cone or Cup: 
Cone! My mom and I used to buy ice cream and cones to snack on at home. :)
7. Black or Green Olives: 
Black olives. I can't stand green olives. They tend to take my breath away.
8. McDonalds or Burger King: 
Burger King. Flame broiled, baby! Although McD's has the best fries!
9. Lipstick or Lip Gloss: 
Lipstick. Love that strong color!
10. Glasses or Contacts: 
Glasses. My eyes are too sensitive for contacts.
11. Piercings or Tattoos: 
Tattoos. I have 4 so far and am getting 2 more.
12. Shorts or Capris: 
Capris. You don't wanna see this in shorts. Trust me!
13. Underwear or Commando: 
Underwear. I hate the feeling of wearing jeans without them!
14. Paper or Plastic: 
Doesn't really matter. Plastic I can reuse for garbage.
15. Silver or Gold: 
Silver. Just screams classy!
16. Bath or Shower: 
Shower. Sometimes I'll sit on the shower floor and let it flow over me. Hate baths. Feels like I'm sitting in dirty water.
17. Car or SUV: 
SUV. Meets my family needs. And bigger is better! Yes, I just went there.
18. Dogs or Cats: 
Dogs. I have a cat but I want a Doberman!
19. TV or Radio: 
Neither. I find it disturbing noise.
20. MAC or PC: 
PC. MAC is too limited.
21. Elliptical or Treadmill: 
Treadmill. I can pace myself better.
22. Pretty in Pink or The breakfast club: 
Neither. Hate those movies.
23. NKOTB or NSYNC: 
N'Sync. Went to their concert and loved it! Loved NKOTB back in the day.
24. GAGA or Madonna: 
Gaga. Her music is just better.
25. Star Wars or Star Trek: 
Not a big fan of either but I'll say Star Wars.
26. Gwen or Fergie: 
Gwen. She's an innovator! 
27. Alien or Predator: 
Predator. Much scarier.
28. Jason or Freddy: 
Freddy! Funny and frightening at the same time.
29. Batman or Superman: 
Batman. Love the suit and loved Christian Bale!
30 Disney or Warner Brothers: 
Disney! I'm a kid at heart for Disney movies.
31. Snow White or Cinderella: 
Cinderella. Classic story of rags to riches.
32 Vampires or Zombies: 
Vampires for the sake of what they are perceived to be. Sexy, strong, good looking. But I love The Walking Dead!
33 True Blood Or Vampire Diaries: 
Neither. I've never watched either.
34. Brad Pitt or Ben Affleck: 
Ben Affleck. Don't care for blondes. 
35. Jay Leno or Craig Ferguson: 
Jay Leno. Much funnier!
36. Giada or Rachel Ray: 
Rachel Ray. She can be funny and goofy.
37, Christmas or birthday: 
I have to choose??? Christmas. The spirit and excitement is contagious!
38. Beavis or Butthead: 
Neither. Hated the show.
39. Team Edward or Team Jacob: 
Edward! Goes along with what I said about vampires.
40. A real book or kindle: 
Real book. Sometimes I hate technology.
41. Aidan or Big: 
Never watched Sex in the City.
42. Coffee Pot or Keurig: 
Keurig. Love my K Cups!
43. Iphone or Android: 
Android. Never owned an Iphone soooo......
44. Summer or Winter: 
Winter. It's easier to get warm than to get cool.
45 Will and grace or friends: 
Friends. I love Chandler!
46. Walmart or target: 
Target. No buttcracks hanging out or dirty pajamas walking around. Plus a bit better quality!
47. Mickey or Minnie: 
Mickey. He's so lovable!
48. Bungee Jump or Skydive: 
Skydive! I've always wanted to try both but I really want to skydive!
49. Football or baseball: 
Football. Men in tight pants. That is all.......
50. Facebook or twitter: 
Twitter. Actually prefer Instagram but Twitter comes second over Facebook.