If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I have two corgis that shed like CRAZY! I can’t ever leave the house without lint rolling myself first.
Corgis are known, not only for their big and funny personalities, but for all their shedding. So, the house is usually covered in corgi glitter.. from the floors, the couch, the bed.. and even the pillows! Sometimes I feel like I just sleep in fur.
I’m happy to report I’ve finally found pet hair remover tools that actually work!
First, is the FuRemover rubber broom – meant to remove fur from rugs and carpet. It’s so easy to use and the handle extends. This broom helps save me time for when I vacuum and have to make multiple trips to the trash can to dump out fur it sucked up.
Second, is the ChomChom Roller – an alternative to the lint roller for upholstery! It easily (and quickly) removes fur from couches, blankets, even rugs for a quick clean up, and pillows! This has been a game changer for cleaning and I can’t believe I’m just learning about it now! It saves me so much time and money, since I no longer have to waste a bunch of old fashion lint roller refills to use on our upholstery.
Billie has two different types of dry shampoos: one for blondes and a darker one for brunettes.
It’s claimed to be a volumizing dry shampoo, but volume is what I think it lacks the most.
It definitely does the job – cleans and refreshes, but it does not give me the lift I need at my roots.
However, now that a lot of us have been working from home, I, as I’m sure many others, have been doing the bare minimum with getting dressed and ready.. for Zoom meetings.
So, I’ve realized this dry shampoo has been pretty convenient – especially the one made for brunettes. All I have to do is drop some of it on my roots, massage it in, and I’m ready! No need to worry about white powder or streaks that other dry shampoos normally leave in my hair.
However, for volume, the Batiste Volumizing Dry Shampoo (with collagen) is my top favorite.
Teami has a number of different products when it comes to wellness — from superfood blends, tea blend, detoxes, and now, collagen powder!
So, what is collagen?
Collagen is a protein that gives skin its strength and elasticity. Experts say your body starts to produce less collagen around the age of 25. Now, numerous health and beauty companies have been coming out with both powder and liquid collagen, as it’s believed to help keep your skin plump, which in turn will help prevent wrinkles! It’s also believed to be beneficial to your bones, nails, and hair as well.
Teami recently released their Teami Beauty Butterfly Collagen, which consists of a blend of wild-caught marine collagen, butterfly pea flower, and acai berry — ingredients Teami says is beneficial to hair, skin, and nails.
According to Teami, their marine collagen actually comes from codfish scales.
Sounds weird right? And if you’re like me – and you hate the taste and smell of anything with fish, then you’re probably wondering how this collagen powder doesn’t taste awful.
I was definitely concerned with this collagen powder, but I tried some of the smoothie recipes Teami sent me and I CAN’T taste or smell any fish!
You can mix the collagen powder with just milk (any type) or water, but I think mixing it in a smoothie blend really masks the fish flavor and smell.
Well, that basically all went out the window as things started to sell out fast as it opened up to Icons, Ambassadors, and Influencers first.
I was bummed, but this is also helping me narrow down my wish list. However, because the sale is open to different people in different tiers first.. I’m also being HEAVILY INFLUENCED by everyone shopping early! It’s changed up my wish list and now I’m looking at more than just comfy loungewear.
Here’s a look at my modified wish list:
I’ve left sold out items in my cart on purpose.. hoping it might be back in stock when it’s my time to shop the sale.
I’ve deleted a few items and added a few new things, further adding to my indecisiveness.
I do have a list of Must Haves within this wish list:
I also went to Nordstrom Rack yesterday hoping to find a Barefoot Dreams Blanket – I’ve heard they’re listed for even cheaper at $50! I didn’t find any.
What I did find were several lounge sets! So, I picked up one pair of the softest shorts I’ve ever touched, one red lounge set, and a grey cropped t-shirt. Now, I’m not so sure about these lounge sets on my wish list since I already found some for around $20.
I’m definitely hoping to get this narrowed down even more before the 13th!
Hope this blog post helps anyone looking to also narrow down their wish list!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is something I look forward to EVERY year. It’s a time when you can find some of the best deals on a number of items from women and men’s clothing, accessories, home decor, and much, much, more. Mark your calendars! The sale opens to the public on August 19th!
I use this time to stock up on skincare products I know I like (if they’re part of the sale), and to try new products I couldn’t bring myself to splurge full price on.
Of course, if there aren’t a lot of items I’m super interested in, it’s okay! There’s no need to try and find something just for the sake of buying an item on sale. Plus, there’s always next year!
While I won’t have a video guide for the sale, I thought it’d be fun to still outline what I’m looking to get this year.
This year, I’m going for more of a relaxed vibe with clothing. Maybe a restock on a skincare item, a bra I know I like, maybe some jewelry, and a Barefoot Dreams blanket I’ve been putting off on getting. Again, this is just my wishlist – I won’t be getting everything.
This whole working from home thing has really got me excited for new loungewear, and with the COVID-19 pandemic looking like it’s not going away anytime soon (although, I would like it to!), I’ve decided I need more loungewear! Also, my feet always get cold.. so that’s why I added the Barefoot Dreams fuzzy socks to my wish list, haha.
As for the earrings, this looks like the same pair I got the first time I shopped the sale a few years ago. I somehow ended up losing one of them, and I’ve been bummed about it ever since! So, I thought the price for a new set wasn’t bad.
Yes, the Chanel lip balm isn’t part of the sale, but I figured I’d just add it to my wishlist anyway and order it all at once. I’ve heard great things about it too!
I’ve also been looking to get more workout tops and figured why not add at least one to this list. This Free People top has great reviews and I definitely wouldn’t be getting it if it wasn’t on sale.
You may have noticed pajama sets in my list — I think they’re cute and I really don’t have any pj sets in my wardrobe.
The black and white top from Threat & Supply looks so soft – I hope it fits good too! This is the most challenging part of online shopping – you just hope it all fits right!
I’m super picky about my jewelry, but I think the silver Cubic Zirconia Bangle from Nordstrom would look great with a gold or silver watch.
The Natori bra on my list is something I already have in a different color. I love how it fits and feels, and I thought this would be a great time to get a second one.
Jo Malone London fragrances are something I see on nearly everyone’s wishlist/guide for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I’ve never smelled any of their perfumes or candles, but I’m considering trying out their Mini Discovery Set.
If you’ve ever seen any Nordstrom Anniversary Sale guide, then it should be no surprise to see the Barefoot Dreams blanket on my wish list. I have one of their cardigans from a previous sale – it’s huge on me. It basically looks like a robe, but I still wear it. So, I’ll be sure to try on other cardigans in store before I purchase another one. I’ve definitely been wanting one of their blankets, and now is the perfect time!
Ready to start putting together your own wish list?
Primer is a big must for me when applying my makeup. I know big pores will forever be huge, and there’s absolutely nothing I can do to change that.
So, I’m always on the lookout for something that will make my pores APPEAR smaller or less noticeable. However, I’m very skeptical of every product as well.
When JUNO & Co. reached out to me to review their Moonshine Miracle Cream primer, I was pretty excited to finally try something that’s supposed to blur your skin and clear imperfections.
According to JUNO & Co.’s website, their Moonshine Miracle Cream is made with sodium hyaluronate and avocado extract.
Overall, I think this primer works well and is definitely worth checking out. You can see how I compare it to the Smashbox Photo Finish primer, my normal everyday (when I wear foundation) primer.
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