My Erin Condren Life Planner: Week of 1/19-1/25 (2015)

Hey guys!

I'm back with another look into how I organized my weekly view portion of my Erin Condren Life Planner! You can check out last week's post by clicking HERE.

Photo Source: Instagram

Breakdown of Week 1/19-1/25, 2015:

• Work (Daycare): Just like last week, I work the split schedule at the daycare so I split it into the morning and afternoon boxes.
• Board Meeting: We have a mandatory meeting with the board on Tuesday night. At least I get paid to attend!
• Makeup Gig: I'm working with a local photographer on a boudoir shoot Wednesday during my break from work. Woohoo!
• School: It's time to get back into the swing of school and knock out this last semester! Luckily, I only have class for my Student Teaching Wednesday nights from 7-9:40pm. More focus on work than school, finally!
• Friday Night: My friend Emily and I are planning to go out for dinner and drinks after work. She also works in child care, so it'll be a nice way to end a stressful work week by blowing off some steam.
• Saturday Afternoon: We're going out to eat at the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate my sister's birthday!
• Sunday Afternoon: I'm going to see The Wedding Ringer! I heard it's supposed to be really funny, so I'm excited!
• I'm looking forward to a productive week and fun weekend! :)

Color Coding:

• RED: I use this color for anything work related. That could be the daycare, babysitting, and business events.
• ORANGE: I use this color to indicate when I have makeup gigs.
• PINK: This color stands for any videos and blog posts I'll be uploading and sharing!
• PURPLE: This color means FUN! Whether it's a girl's night out, date, or family dinner, I write it down in purple.
• GREEN: This color is used to indicate errands. This ranges from birthday gift shopping to planned couponing trips.
• BLUE: You'll see this color used next week, which indicates when I have class.

Decorating:

• I stuck with a green theme this week. I used that cool patterned duct tape to create borders. I have to cut a piece to fit on the side, which is why it doesn't look completely perfect.
• Sticking with the green theme, I used green themed stickers such as the smiling apple, sparkly 3D dots, excited smiley face (which also indicated pay day!) and a green-lined cupcake.
• I used a green write-on sticker to indicate when I need to pay my car payment.
• My sister's birthday is the 20th and my mom's birthday is the 21st! (See what I meant about so many birthdays all at once?!) I used blue to indicate their birthdays since they prefer the color.

I hope you guys enjoyed how I put together this week's spread! Make sure to check back next Sunday for next week's weekly view!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

Influenster Frosty VoxBox Review

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Today I'm going to be sharing my thoughts of the items I received recently in the Frosty VoxBox from Influenster! Let's take a closer look at what I received:

• Red Vines Fruit Vines Bites in flavor "Strawberry": I'm not big on chewy candies like these, so I ended up giving these to my family to enjoy.
• McCormick Gormet All Natural Thyme Seasoning: I have yet to find a recipe I wanted to make that included Thyme in it, but I'm working on it since I love trying new recipes and flavors!
• EcoTools Styler & Smoother Hair Brush: This hair brush couldn't have come at a better time. I was just saying how I needed a new brush since mine had been on it's way out. I love how this one doesn't pull at tangled hair and glides smoothly through, leaving my hair feel soft and smooth.
• Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Green Tea: I actually ended up giving this to a friend of mine since I'm not big on mint flavors.
• Rimmel Just Let It Go Gentle Eye Makeup Remover: This makeup remover is a good one for being from the drugstore.
• NYC Expert Last Lip Color in "Sugar Plum": I love how this red/plum lip color looks on me. It's not too intense for my pale complexion and I'm a fan of the "shiny" look it gives. However, this lipstick has the most awful "cheap" taste to it that makes it a big turn-off for me. Knowing me, I'll probably suck it up now and then just because I love how it looks!
• Rimmel Scandleyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in "Black": This eyeliner is as great as I had hoped it would be! Super smooth and super black and it stays on all day!
• No. 7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Serum: The tricky thing with serums and skincare products that come with a one time use sample are that you get to see what it feels like on your skin, but not much else happens since most skincare products need to be used for a good month to see a difference. So all I got out of this sample was that it felt slimy like any other serum.

I hope you guys found these little on-the-spot reviews helpful and if you're interested in seeing what everything looks like and my first impressions, be sure to check out my unboxing video below! :)

Check out the video above for an unboxing of this box!

Pssst: If you'd like to see some other blog posts about my previous Influenster VoxBoxes or thoughts about their website in general, take a peek at all the beautiful links below:

• Influenster Dean's List VoxBox Review!
• Influenster Jolly VoxBox Review!
• Makeup Review: NYC Big Bold Lip Gloss
• Product Review: Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
• First Impression: Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream
• Influenster Review

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*Items were sent to me for review purposes courtesy of Influenster*

My Erin Condren Life Planner: Week of 1/12-1/18 (2015)

Hey guys!

Today I wanted to give you a glimpse into how I decorated and organized my weekly calendar view in my 2015 Erin Condren Life Planner! As some of you may know, I received this 18 month planner as a gift in July of 2014. I've been addicted to using it ever since!

I've been wanting to start decorating it more as I've been collecting washi tape and stickers and addictively pinning away ideas on Pinterest! I just haven't had much time or patience to get down to it - until now!!

I'm inviting you into my life this week to take a glimpse at how I've slowly but surely started to make my busy and organized life just a little prettier!

Image Courtesy of: Instagram

Breakdown of Week 1/12-1/18, 2015:

• Work (Daycare): I'm currently working split shifts at the daycare. So I found it necessary to start using the weekly view instead of the monthly view so I could split the day up accordingly.
• Local Seminar: This is a quarterly event that takes place to keep me on track with my business.
• Babysitting: I'll be babysitting my 2 favorite little boys this Saturday night right after the seminar ends! This used to be a more regular form of income that has diminished some, but I'm glad to pick it up when I can!
• Beauty Videos: I like to post 2 videos on my beauty channel (LaurNmakeup) twice a week - specifically on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Blog Posts: I want to get back into posting more on the blog! So I've specifically written in that I plan on posting a review on my latest Influenster VoxBox Wednesday night as well as another one of these ECLP posts next Sunday night after I decorate and organize next week's schedule!
• Olive Garden: I was sick for New Year's Eve, so our family dinner got postponed. We're planning to make it happen sometime this week! We're playing it by ear, which is why it's in the side column instead of under a specific date.
• Birthday Gift Shopping: My mom, dad, and sister all have birthdays that happen within the next week, as you'll see with this and next week's weekly views. It's time to get shopping! Once again, I'm not exactly sure of when it will happen, I just know it's a priority this week.

Color Coding:

• RED: I use this color for anything work related. That could be the daycare, babysitting, business, and makeup gigs.
• PINK: This color stands for any videos and blog posts I'll be uploading and sharing!
• PURPLE: This color means FUN! Whether it's a girl's night out, date, or family dinner, I write it down in purple.
• GREEN: This color is used to indicate errands. This ranges from birthday gift shopping to planned couponing trips.
• BLUE: You'll see this color used next week, which indicates when I have class.

Decorating:

• I kept with a subdued, yellow theme this week as seen by the smiley face and owl stickers, as well as the custom made border on Saturday's day section. This little trick can be found on Pinterest!
• I used long strips of diagonal/metallic striped washi tape from Dollar Tree as borders.
• It's my dad's birthday on Saturday! I had to include a birthday sticker that's included with the planners in his favorite color, of course!
• We're supposedly getting some snowy weather Monday, so I decided to include a snow sticker as a festive indicator.
• The heart stickers on the 15th indicate a special day for me. :)

That's about it! This is pretty simplistic decorating and organizing compared to some people's hectic lifestyle and life planners. I'm sure as time goes on and life begins to get crazier again (the Spring semester is just around the corner!) I will get more into decorating and specific planning again.

Let me know what you guys thought of this type of posts in the comments section or through other social media platforms and I'll be happy to do more like it!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,

Lauren

Motivational Monday! ~ 11/17/14 (LAST ONE)

Hey guys!

This is going to be a bittersweet post for me. As you may have noticed, I haven't been posting these weekly motivational posts the past several weeks. Life has taken a few turns that have been distracting me from my most precious hobbies, such as writing my blog posts and filming my YouTube videos.

I'm getting back on my feet and having fun along the way, but I have done some thinking and come to the difficult decision that this is going to be my last "Motivational Monday" post. I love giving you guys little updates in these weekly posts, as well as using quotes that relate to what I'm going through at the time. You guys know how much I love quotes and how I live by them. This was a difficult decision to make, but I have been doing these posts for close to 2 years now and it's time for them to come to an end.

Just to clarify, this does not mean I'm stopping blogging or filming videos at all. In fact, I have some exciting videos and blog posts on the way soon! It just means you won't be seeing these weekly motivational posts anymore. Maybe once in a while, but not every single week. It has become more of a hassle than a pleasure, and that's not what a hobby is supposed to feel like. If it loses the fun and ease, why continue on?

If you'd like to see some more of my favorite quotes, make sure you check out my Pinterest page. I tend to pin a bunch of different stuff. I'll also keep you guys in the know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, so be sure to follow me on those pages!

Thank you again for always supporting my choices and loving my material. You guys mean the absolute world to me!!! MWAH!!!!!!!

I'll leave you with my all time favorite quote. I live by this quote every single day and believe in it like no other! Never forget it!!! xoxo

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

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Influenster Dean's List VoxBox Review!

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Today I have a different post for you guys - it's all about what I've been enjoying from the Dean's List VoxBox that I received from Influenster! This is my FIFTH box I've received from the company and I couldn't be happier! I feel it was a good assortment of cosmetics, stationary, feminine products, and a little something to snack on - perfect for the everyday college student!

Here's a quick breakdown of what I received in the box and my thoughts on each item:

• CoverGirl Ready, Set, GORGEOUS Foundation in #110: This foundation is just a little bit orange for me, but with proper blending and highlighting, I can make it work!
• Sinful Colors Nail Lacquer in "NO TEXT RED": This is a BRIGHT red nail polish that's perfect for the upcoming holiday season! Also love, love, LOVE the campaign idea! Please remember the people that love you and PUT THE PHONE DOWN WHILE DRIVING!
• Pilot Frixon Clicker Pens in Black & Blue: These pens rule! These pens don't smear easily, erase when you want them to, and write nicely.
• Playtex Sport Tampons, 16 pack: They do what a tampon is supposed to do! Haha
• Softlips Cube Lip Balm in "Pomegranate Blueberry":  I actually learned to really love this product, even though I originally would have preferred the sweeter scent. It has a slight minty tingle to it, but it doesn't burn - it's more refreshing than anything. Love how it looks and love how it works!
• KISS Look So Natural False Eyelashes: These looked BEAUTIFUL on one of my bridal clients!
• Airheads Bites Fruit Flavored Candy: These are essentially a waste for anyone to give to me since I don't enjoy fruit flavored candy or Airheads in general, but my family and friends enjoy these so at least they don't go to waste!

Overall, I was very pleased with this box. I have had boxes in the past that I didn't enjoy as much, and the fact that I received so many beauty items in one box was definitely a huge plus!

Thanks so much for stopping by to read about my Influenster Dean's List VoxBox - make sure you check out my other Influenster related blog posts before you go:

• Influenster Jolly VoxBox Review!
• Makeup Review: NYC Big Bold Lip Gloss
• Product Review: Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
• First Impression: Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream
• Influenster Review

Click above to watch my UNBOXING video!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*This box was sent to me for free by Influenster for review purposes*

Motivational Monday! (x2!) ~ 10/20/14

Hey guys!

Life caught up to me and I didn't have a post up last week - sorry! But I've got 2x the motivation this week, so enjoy! xoxo

This is everything.

Love this so much!!!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

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Motivational Monday! ~ 10/6/14

Hey guys!

I hope everyone is having a great week already! xoxo

Tomorrow isn't promised. Do what you love today!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

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