10 Bath And Body Works Scents To Buy During The Sale!

One of my biggest guilty pleasures is Bath And Body Works!  I could honestly live in that store!  Let's be honest though, it can be pretty expensive.  Every June and December is when Bath And Body Works have their semi-annual sale.  Who doesn't love a sale?  That's why now is the perfect time to stock up and maybe even discover a new signature scent.  I put together 10 scents to check out while everything is on sale.  What is your go to scent?  Leave me some recommendations!  If you pick up any of these tell me what you got.

1. Watermelon Lemonade

2. Cucumber Melon

3. Black Cherry Merlot

4. Fresh Sea Salt Mango

5. Peach Bellini

6. Magic In The Air

7. Waikiki Beach Coconut

8. Happy Vibes

9. Wild Rose And Apple

10. Sweet Pea

My 2018 Reading List

Every new year I always set one goal that I want to accomplish.  My goal is that I want to read 12 books within the year.  Seems simple right?  It's only a book a month!  By the end of the year I'm nowhere near my goal.  Last year I only read ONE BOOK!!!!!  This year I've decided to try a new strategy.  The hardest part for me is committing to the book I want to read.  So I wrote down all 12 months and picked a book for each one.  It could still change depending on what books are coming out this year.  I decided that I wanted to share my list with you all so you could follow along if you wanted.  Should we start a book club?  Let me know!  What books are you reading this year?

January: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

February: Once And For All by Sarah Dessen

March: Caraval by Stephanie Garber

April: Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart

May: Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

June: In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

July: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

August: Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins

September: After You by Jojo Moyes

October: Good As Gone by Amy Gentry

November: How To Stop Time by Matt Haig

December: Journey Back To Christmas by Leigh Duncan

Weekly Obsession

I promise that I'm back with these posts!  They are my favorite because I love sharing things that I've been loving.  I am constantly discovering new stuff that I'm obsessed with.  My weekly obsession is.....Oreo candy bars!!!!!  You guys I can't even tell you how obsessed I am with these!!!!!  One of my friends let me try one a few months ago and I've been hooked ever since.  I always have at least 5 in my fridge at all times.  Honestly, I don't even share them with anybody.  It's basically a deconstructed Oreo turned into candy bar form.  It's really hard to explain but trust me just try it.  It will change your life!!!  What have you been obsessed with?

My April Playlist!

How is tomorrow already May???  I say this every month but time is just flying by!  I just wish it would stop raining because I'm ready for sunshine!  This month I was pretty busy with school and being sick.  I promise I'll be back to blogging once I'm out for summer.  I discovered SO much new music this month that I'm excited to share.  If you missed my March playlist go and check that out.  I still love it!  What are you listening to?


1. No More Sad Songs by Little Mix feat. Machine Gun Kelly
Favorite lyric: For tonight I'm gonna get my mind off it Don't care that someone's got his hands all over my body Stay out all night, go where the music's loud So I don't have to think about it, I'm beggin', please, don't play No more sad songs No more sad songs No more sad songs I'm beggin', please, don't play No more sad songs No more sad songs No more sad songs I'm beggin', please, don't play no more sad songs

2. Sign Of The Times by Harry Styles
Favorite lyric: Just stop your crying It's a sign of the times We gotta get away from here We gotta get away from here Just stop your crying It'll be alright They told me that the end is near We gotta get away from here

3. It Ain't Me by Kygo feat. Selena Gomez
Favorite lyric: Who's gonna walk you through the dark side of the morning? Who's gonna rock you when the sun won't let you sleep? Who's waking up to drive you home when you're drunk and all alone? Who's gonna walk you through the dark side of the morning? It ain't me

4. Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers feat. Coldplay
Favorite lyric: But she said, where d'you wanna go? How much you wanna risk? I'm not looking for somebody With some superhuman gifts Some superhero Some fairytale bliss Just something I can turn to Somebody I can kiss I want something just like this

5. Lucky by Britney Spears
Favorite lyric: She's so lucky, she's a star But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking If there's nothing missing in my life Then why do these tears come at night

6. Beauty And The Beast by Ariana Grande and John Legend
Favorite lyric: Tale as old as time True as it can be Barely even friends Then somebody bends Unexpectedly Just a little change Small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared Beauty and the Beast

7. The Cure by Lady Gaga
Favorite lyric: So baby tell me yes And I will give you everything So baby tell me yes And I will be all yours tonight So baby tell me yes And I will give you everything I will be right by your side If I can't find the cure, I'll I'll fix you with my love No matter what you know, I'll I'll fix you with my love And if you say you're okay I'm gonna heal you anyway Promise I'll always be there Promise I'll be the cure

8. At My Best by Machine Gun Kelly feat. Hailee Steinfeld
Favorite lyric: I shout, I swear, I get angry, I get scared I fall, I break, I mess up, I make mistakes But if you can't take me at my worst You don't deserve me at my best

9. There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back by Shawn Mendes
Favorite lyric: Oh, I've been shaking I love it when you go crazy You take all my inhibitions Baby, there's nothing holdin' me back You take me places that tear up my reputation Manipulate my decisions Baby, there's nothing holdin' me back

10. Swalla by Jason Derulo
Favorite lyric: All you girls in here, if you're feeling thirsty Come on take a sip 'cause you know what I'm servin', ooh Shimmy shimmy yay, shimmy yay, shimmy ya (drank) Swalla-la-la (drank) Swalla-la-la (swalla-la-la) Swalla-la-la Shimmy shimmy yay, shimmy yay, shimmy ya (drank) Swalla-la-la (drank) Swalla-la-la (swalla-la-la) Swalla-la-la Freaky, freaky gyal My freaky, freaky gyal

Cooking Corner: Toffee Chip Brownies

I'm back!!!!  I took some time off to just enjoy the start of the new year.  What a better way to come back then with a baking post.  Today I'm sharing the recipe for Heath Brownies!!!  I'm SO obsessed with these.  I know you are all probably eating healthy but a cheat day is fine.  We all deserve it!  I found this on the back of the toffee chip bag and I am SO glad I tried it.  I will be making these a lot!  If you make it tweet me pictures or tag me on instagram.  Enjoy!!!

What You Will Need:

1/3 cup butter or margarine

3 sections (1/2 oz. each) HERSHEY’S Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bar

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) HEATH Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 8-inch square baking pan.

Melt butter and chocolate in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture, stirring until well blended. Spread batter in prepared pan.

Bake 20 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from sides of pan. Remove from oven; sprinkle with toffee bits. Cover tightly with foil. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Remove foil; cut into squares.

My 2017 Goals

Happy 2017 everybody!!!!!!  I'm honestly really excited for the new year because 2016 sucked.  I had THE worst year and I'm not exaggerating.  I was in the hospital, broke my knee, and had tooth surgery.  Those are just the highlights.  For the last few years I set goals for the new year.  I didn't really do so well last year but I'm going to try harder.  If you want to see what my 2016 goals were click here.  What are your goals?

Read 12 books: One book a month shouldn't be too hard since I joined a blogger book club.  You can join too if you would like.

Blog 3-5 times a day: I want to really share more with you guys.  If you have any ideas then let me know.

Worry less: I have bad anxiety so I really want to work on that this year.

Watch more movies: I didn't really watch many movies because I was so sick.  I love movies!

Be more social: I am a pretty shy person so I want to get out more and socialize.

Work with more brands:  Now that I redid my blog I hope more opportunities will come my way.

What I Got For Christmas 2016!!

I am finally back!!!  I took time away from blogging for the holidays.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.  I sure did!  It was SUPER busy but that is what makes it so fun.  Every year I watch What I Got For Christmas videos on YouTube.  I just find it so interesting and fun.  Last year I did a post sharing what I got and you guys seemed to like it.  So here is this years What I Got For Christmas post!  What was your favorite gift?

First up my little sister got me this snowglobe.  I actually collect them so I was very happy.  It is super beautiful and glittery which fits my personality perfectly! I love that it says the year as well.

She also bought me this olive bomber patch jacket.  I love this!!!!  It is really comfortable and the inside is bright orange.  It is the perfect addition to my wardrobe and jacket collection.

From my mom I got these pajamas.  I wore these all day on Christmas and I just love them.  The pants are like leggings which is what I basically live in.  I will honestly wear these all year!

She also bought me a bunch of these solar powered dancing toys.  I am obsessed with these!  I probably own 20 and will definitely buy more.

My friend bought me hot pink sequin uggs!!!  I was SO shocked!  I've never owned a real pair so I'm very happy and grateful.

Last but not least, my older sister got me some sheet masks and an Ulta gift card.  I've been dying to try some sheet masks.  Also I pretty much spend all my money at Ulta so it is perfect for me!

Big Announcement!!!!

If you read my last book haul then you'll know I hinted at an announcement.  I can finally tell you!!!!!  A bunch of bloggers including myself created a book club called Novel Babes.  We voted and our first book is Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.  We want you guys to become a member too!  If you want to be a member then be sure to join the Goodreads Group.  We start reading January 1st so you have time to decide.  Maybe you can ask for this book for Christmas?  We will have two twitter chats on the 15th and 31st.  The first chat will be about the first half of the book so don't stress about finishing the book right away.  I'm SUPER excited about this because I love to read!  Let me know if you are going to join!!!

Book Haul

Winter is my favorite time to read.  I just find it so relaxing during all the hustle and bustle.  Plus what a better to spend a snowy night.  So I recently decided to buy some new books.  It's been awhile since I did a haul so I thought this would be the perfect time.  Maybe you will discover some new books.  I will link to a summary so nothing gets ruined.  What books are you loving?  Let me know!

First up is Girl Online Going Solo by Zoe Sugg.  This is the third and final book in the series.  I just love Zoe so of course I had to have the book.  I'm currently reading the second one so I can't wait to read this.  For a summary click here.

This is Two By Two by Nicholas Sparks.  I mean do I really have to explain???  His books are my obsession!  I have read every single book.  This one looks like a total tearjerker just by looking at the cover.  For a summary click here.

This is Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert.  I can't say too much about this but if you want to find out the secret make sure you follow my blog.  It will be revealed next week!  For a summary click here.

This is Bloom: Navigating Life And Style by Estee Lolonde.  I love Estee SO much!!  She is probably my favorite Youtuber so when she announced her book I immediately bought it.  I can't wait to read this.   For a summary click here.

Lastly is Good As Gone by Amy Gentry.  I had heard nothing about this book until I stumbled on it.  It was compared to Gone Girl which is one of my favorite books.  Plus this cover just draws me in for some reason.  For a summary click here.

Weekly Obsession!

Sorry I took a break again!  I'm back now I promise!  I love sharing my obsessions with you so don't worry.  My weekly obsession is........Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Facial Mask!!!!!!!!  When I have a stressful week I love to pamper myself.  This is perfect for that!  I just started getting into skin care and I can't get enough.  Before applying this I used a facial scrub to remove any dirt or dead skin.  This mask really makes your skin feel extremely smooth.  It's very affordable as well which is always nice.  I love pretty much anything coconut currently so I knew I would love this.  My skin still feels soft after 4 days.  It's amazing!!!!  Tell me some masks you love and maybe I'll try them.

My New Christmas Tree!

Last week was insane and crazy!  Hopefully this week will be MUCH better.  Even with all the craziness I still managed to put my tree up.  I was pretty excited because this year I got a new tree.  I had a small desk tree that was probably a foot tall.  My sister decided to get a new tree so I took hers.  I thought I would share my tree with you all.  My posts will be back to normal this week.  Enjoy!

My November Playlist!

There is only 25 days until Christmas!!!!!!!!  This always my favorite time of year!  This month seemed pretty boring.  Not much really happened but it's about to get exciting.  I'll be posting a lot of holiday posts so get excited!  If you missed my October playlist then check it out.  I'm still obsessed with it.  This month I didn't really discover any new music.  I was in a 90's/2000's mood so be prepared for a throwback.  There is some new music though.  What are you guys listening to?


1. All Time Low by Jon Bellion
Favorite lyric: I, yeah, I've been trying to fix my pride But that shit's broken, that shit's broken Lie (lie, lie), lie, l-lie, I try to hide But now you know it That I'm at an all time Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low

2. If You're Not The One by Daniel Bedingfield
Favorite lyric: I'll never know what the future brings But I know you're here with me now We’ll make it through  And I hope you are the one I share my life with I don’t want to run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am? Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

3. Oops!...I Did It Again by Britney Spears
Favorite lyric: I think I did it again I made you believe we're more than just friends Oh, baby It might seem like a crush But it doesn't mean that I'm serious 'Cause to lose all my senses That is just so typically me Oh, baby, baby Oops!... I did it again I played with your heart, got lost in the game Oh, baby, baby Oops!... You think I'm in love That I'm sent from above I'm not that innocent

4. Blank Space by Taylor Swift
Favorite lyric: 'Cause we're young and we're reckless We'll take this way too far It'll leave you breathless Or with a nasty scar Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane But I've got a blank space, baby And I'll write your name

5. Water Under The Bridge by Adele
Favorite lyric: If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently Don't pretend that you don't want me Our love ain't water under the bridge Say that our love ain't water under the bridge

6. Royals by Lorde
Favorite lyric: And we'll never be royals It don't run in our blood, That kind of luxe just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz. Let me be your ruler (ruler), You can call me queen Bee And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule. Let me live that fantasy.

7. Fresh Eyes by Andy Grammer
Favorite lyric: So suddenly I'm in love with a stranger I can't believe she's mine Now all I see is you with fresh eyes, fresh eyes So suddenly I'm in love with a stranger I can't believe she's mine, yeah And now all I see is you with fresh eyes, fresh eyes

8. Summer Girls by LFO
Favorite lyric: New Kids On The block had a bunch of hits Chinese food makes me sick And I think it's fly when girls stop by for the summer,for the summer I like girls that wear Abercrombie and Fitch I'd take her if I had one wish But she's been gone since that summer Since that summer

9. He Loves U Not by DREAM
Favorite lyric: You can pout your cherry lips Try to tempt him with a sweet kiss You can flirt your pretty eyes He ain't got his hands tied No chains to unlock So free to do what he wants He's into what he's got He loves me, he loves you not No matter what you do he's never gonna be with you He's into what he's got He loves me, he loves you not

10. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey
Favorite lyric: You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby

♥My November Ipsy Bag♥

I never thought I would sign up for any monthly subscription bags or boxes.  I just never saw the point.  Finally two of my friends convinced me to try Ipsy.  I am now obsessed!!!  I've been getting bags since August but I finally decided to share what I get.  If you don't know what Ipsy is then let me explain.  For $10 a month you get a bag with 5 beauty products.  The bag equals around $50-$60 worth of products so that's an amazing deal.  When you sign up you take a beauty test so your bag is customized for you.  It comes every month and you can cancel anytime.  Let's see what is in my bag!

Let's start with the bag.  Every month is a new design and I'm in love this one!  You will either get silver or gold constellations.  I think the gold looks better though.  It is slightly metallic which I love.  The zipper is also a gold star.

This is the Adesse New York Brightening Base Coat.  You put this on before painting your nails or just use it on it's own.  It prevents your nails from being yellow it also makes your polish last longer.  It is also cruelty free.  I'm very excited to try this product.

This is the Luxie Rose Gold Small Duo Fiber Brush 524T.  This brush is SUPER  soft!  It can be used with powders, creams, or liquids.  It's easy to blend with and it is great for sensitive skin.  Plus who wouldn't want this adorable brush in their collection?

This is the Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream.  This is for anti-aging.  You put this on your face after you've washed your face in the mornings.  I'm not sure if I will use this or not.  I might give it to my mom but you never know.  It's never too early to work on anti-aging and wrinkles.

This is the STARLOOKS Cream Eye Shadow in Rose Gold.  I've never used a cream shadow before but I really like it.  You can also use it as a liner.  It is metallic which I love.  It is very long lasting and very blendable.

Last up is the theBalm Cosmetics Mad Lash Mascara.  I love this!!  Mascaras are my favorite product anyway.  The wand is curved to really give your lashes volume.  It grabs every single lash.  This is also a cruelty free product.

Overall, I loved this month's bag.  It had a nice range of products which I like.  Also the bag design won me over.  My favorite product is probably the base coat because I constantly have my nails painted.  Do you get an Ipsy bag?  If so, what was your favorite product?

Lazy Saturday Outfit

I am loving outfit posts at the moment!  On Saturday I went to my nieces' birthday party.  I wanted to look nice but still be comfortable.  This is the perfect outfit for that.  I wore a slightly oversized blue striped shirt.  It is longer in the back with two pockets in front.  I love how the stripes go in different directions.  It makes it more interesting.  I chose a pair of lightwash jeggings.  They are super comfortable and the rip details make it more casual.  Last up are my ankle booties.  These are my favorite shoes!  The chain details are just perfect!  All my clothes are from Kohls.  For my hair I did a messy braid with my sea salt spray for slight waves.  Let me know if you want more posts like this.

New Hair!!!

Do you ever make impulse decisions?  I do quite often.  Today I chopped off about 8 inches of my hair!  I've been thinking about it for awhile and finally did it.  I thought I'd share my new hair with you guys!  If any of you have short hair share some products that you use so I can try them.

♥DIY Donut Pumpkin♥

One of my favorite things about Halloween is carving pumpkins.  This year I wanted to do something different.  The new trend is painting pumpkins so that's what I did.  I LOVE donuts!!!  I went to Pinterest to find some inspiration.  I think my pumpkin turned out pretty adorable.  I think next year I'll do a few more.

What You Will Need:

-A pumpkin of any size

-A pencil

-Acrylic Paint (any colors you want)

-Paint brushes

Directions:

1. Pick the pumpkin you want.  I went with a small one so it would be more realistic.

2. Then I took a pencil to outline the frosting.  Take gray paint and go over the outline.

3. Paint the top part of your pumpkin light pink.  Then paint the bottom portion a tan color.

4. After everything is dry use multiple different colors to make sprinkles.

It is that easy!  Did you decorate any pumpkins this year?  I would love to see them!  Tweet me pictures especially if you try this design.

Quiz Tuesday: What Flavor Starburst Are You Based On Your Ideal Halloween?

Happy Tuesday everybody!!!!!!!  Did you miss it?  I know I have!  If you are new and don't know what this series is let me explain.  Basically I take a fun quiz and share my results with you.  Then you take the same one and share your results.  It's just fun!  Today's quiz is called What Flavor Starburst Are You Based On Your Ideal Halloween?  I thought this was appropriate since Halloween is next week.  You can take this quiz here.  Share your results in the comments!

I got Lemon Starburst!  This was a fail because it is my least favorite flavor.  It was still fun though!!



xo,
Jerica