Meet Mr. Steve

Steve Songs is our family's favorite children's music artist. We went to his concert today at Wolf Trap. Scott and I enjoy his music as much as the kids do. He has a short segment on PBS Kids too so you might have seen him there. We first saw him at the White House Easter Egg Roll and were rockin' and rollin'. On our recent trip to the beach we listened to his music all three hours there. I would describe him as a John Mayer for kids. I love his music and the lyrics are so much fun. We just love him so we wanted to share! Our favorite songs are Opposite Day and Gravity.

Curtain Catastrophe

I am blessed to have two very talented and FAST friends. My sister Mare can whip up a gourmet meal faster than I can make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and my friend Melissa is the most prolific creator I have met. She sews and reupholsters and paints. I like to make things, but I am not blessed with the gift of speed. It takes me so long to finish my creations. If I don't take my time I always seem to make major mistakes.

Well yesterday I decided that I wanted to work on a project and finish it fast. I had one hour before nap time was up and I wanted to finish my kitchen roller shades. Well they are finished, but unfortunately, I worked a little too quickly and forgot to add enough yardage to the edges. So here is my finished product. Should I just start over? I don't know how people do things quickly and well! Oh well!! At least I won't make this mistake again!

Melissa gave me the great idea of the roller shades by the way!

PS If I do keep them I will finish the bottom with a cute tassle. I just can't decide if they are worth keeping though. I might start over with new fabric. 

PPS Don't worry about hurting my feelings! Say whatever you think!

Bare Escentuals

I just had my first real makeover. I can't believe that I have waited this long. I tried on some of my friend's makeup while we were together in NYC for a girls weekend. (We were totally spoiled by my friend Alexis' husband who paid for all of us to get away for a weekend of shopping, eating and shows!) Both of my friends Alexis and Michele use bare escentuals makeup. I have never really used foundation or much of anything consistently. I tried this makeup on and I felt like I looked great. I looked like I got 10 hours of sleep every night and my skin felt radiant. Upon returning home, I made an appointment to get a facial and now I have my own makeup that makes me feel positively pretty. I really like the SPF Foundation (it is a powder), the lip gloss and the facial wash. If they don't have a store near you, they have a great online offer! It is the best stuff I have ever tried. 

New Finds

Audrey, do you remember last fall in Tahoe when we were discussing our favorite mascara? Well, this summer I found two amazing new mascaras that I love.

The first is Maybelline's The Colossal Volum' Express. This mascara has a big, fat brush, and it claims to increase your lash size by 9 times - which I think it just might do! You can get it at any grocery store for $6 or $7. It's a great find!




The second is Bad Gal Lash by Benefit. I received this mascara as a birthday gift from my friend, Kristin. It is awesome! I looked it up online (wondering where one might purchase such mascara), only to realize that it costs about $19. A bit pricey for mascara, but I will probably buy another one once mine is used up! I'm glad Kristin introduced this mascara to me!


Just a couple helpful hints from a girl who is enjoying having nice plump lashes after too long of a dry spell!