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Books Read: July 2023 Edition
Holy Thirst by Paraclete Press Catechesis and Ritual: The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis Misled by Allen Parr Majesty by Katharine McGee American Royals by Katharine McGee On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak Too Much Money by Dominick Dunne The Microstress Effect by Ro…
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Books Read: June 2023 Edition
The Art of Praying by Romano Guardini A Biblical Walk Through The Mass by Edward Sri The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - reread Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg - reread The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Letters of Ignatius by St. Ignatius Time for God by Jacques Philippe Tomorrowmind by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman Turtles All the Way Down by John Gree…
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Books Read: May 2023 Edition
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs River Marked by Patricia Briggs Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs Prayer by Hans Urs von Balthasar Moon Call…
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Beauty Reviews: April 2023 Edition
*Royal Oils Nighttime Scalp Tonic Lotion - I really like this and believe it helped. *Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative protective cream - a really lovely moisturizer! *Tower 28 Make Waves Mascara - This is my absolute favorite mascara (for now). I love the wand and the formula. I have the least transfer on this than any other mascara. *NYX Bronze Retractable Eye …
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Books Read: April 2023 Edition
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Subprime Attention Crisis by Tim Hwang Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Whole Bible Story by Dr. William H. Marty The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges The Promise of His Presence by Glenna Marshall Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges Home Sweet Maison by Danielle Postel-Vinay The Gospel According to John, Part Two b…
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Beauty Reviews: March 2023 Edition
*CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion : I was surprised by this as I thought ultra light would mean not very moisturizing and that's not it at all. I would definitely use this again. NYX Pore Filler : This is nice, but at the end of the day I don't think my face looks better for having used this and I loathe how this goes everywhere when trying to dispe…
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Books Read: March 2023 Edition
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond The Platonic Tradition by Peter Kreeft The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De Montfort Beholding by Stahan Coleman Sweat by Bill Hayes The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahams 21 Ecumenical Councils that Shaped Catholic History and Beliefs by Fr. John W. O&#…
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Beauty Reviews: February 2023 Edition
*Grow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops - I love this stuff. Already broke open a jumbo bottle I picked up during the Sephora sale. L'Occitane Verveine Cooling Hand Cream Gel - I don't love this stuff. I think it dried out my hands even more. Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Primer - This was the first eyeshadow primer I used that made a difference. I thi…
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Beauty Reviews: End of 2022 Reviews
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque - It works. Does good. That's about all I can say other than it doesn't stink. lol. Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Leave-in Milk - Too dang thick for the bottle. This stuff is nice, but should be in a tub. It's so thick for the bottle I won&…
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Beauty - Empties for October
* Frank Body Cacao Coffee Scrub: I adore this body scrub. This is my second bag. I've also gifted this. I love how soft my skin is afterwards and it smells delectable. I have put this on my wish list and will repurchase it after I have cleared out my overflowing products. Marc Anthony Curl Envy Cream: This is a really nice product, however I am looking fo…
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Beauty - Hair Products
Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner w/ Coconut Milk & Acacia Senegal: A really good every day conditioner. Light and hydrating with good slip. Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream: This is a good basic hair cream. If I use it heavy I don't need gel, but doesn't last as long as a standard cream + gel combo. Aussie Instant…
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Beauty - Cosmetics Review
HD Skin Foundation - Make Up For Ever: Too heavy for my preferences, but I don't care for full coverage foundations. Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish: A really lovely lip gloss. The color Dolly is one of Isabella's favorites. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Award-Winning Natural Flawless Foundation: I would need to purchase this to really tell what my full opi…
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Beauty - Priming Moisturizers???
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer - Based on the sample I used, I will be purchasing this at some point and it seemed to be pivotal on my makeup lasting in our heat and humidity. I need to confirm that. Kjaer Weis Beautiful Primer - I'm not sure what the point of this is. I think it's one of those moisturizers that has slapped the label of primer on it…
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Beauty - Miscellaneous Reviews
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer - I felt that this was too light weight. *Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Primer - I need to try out a full size container because the sample was magical. I don't have oily skin, but I can get shiny in this heat and humidity and my base looked the same hours later as when first applied when I tried out this prim…
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Beauty - 2 Winners out of 6 is a New Record
I tend to be pretty picky about fragrances and add in that Phil likes only half of the ones I do it doesn't allow too many to be considered winners. Let's get to the deets... Leila Lou by Rosie Jane is a yummy spring/summer fragrance that is very pear forward in a light way that is able to not be too juvenile with the addition of florals. Love this AND it…
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Beauty - Facial Extras - Passing on These
Trish McEvoy - Correct and Brighten Professional-Strength Weekly Peel Last beauty review I mentioned that I am lazy at these sort of things. I am not good about something that only happens once a week. It's probably going to happen once a month and I am going to feel guilty for not using it more frequently. I don't need the guilt and stress of remembering…
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Beauty - Hair Products - 2 Winners 1 Loser
Blueberry Bliss reparative leave in conditioner is a winner for my hair. It is heavy enough to actually tame my frizz. I use A LOT and if I need to be doubly sure I will use a gel over the top of this using the praying hands method of applying the gel. I am super lazy about "self-care" or multiple steps process and I realized that is OK. I need to embr…
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Stans Out, La Mer, Trish McEvoy, and MAC Stack Reviews
I have a MASSIVE bag of items that I have been saving to review for over a year. Most of these items I received as free samples, however some of the items I have purchased. Stans Out Sponge - ok, so confession. I use my hands to apply foundation almost all the time. Sometimes I will use a sponge to remove streaks etc... I definitely do not see anything about th…
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