Beauty Product Review

I thought I would share a few products I have been enjoying recently. I called on my trusty sidekick to help me...

She's typical girl in that she loves trying on shoes, brushing her hair, and running around in her sister's "big girl" underpants (don't worry there's a diaper underneath)!

So, here's the lineup and a short preview of each...

Loreal's Go 360 Clean Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser...I have really enjoyed the built-in scrub brush this product offers. I still use a washcloth to get all of the soap off, but the brush is perfect for cleansing pores. I honestly feel like I have seen pore size reduction since using this, so for now it's my face cleanser of choice.

Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover Lotion...I go back and forth between liquid and cream eye makeup removers, but I'm on my second bottle of this particular one. I love the moisturizing qualities of it, but I especially love that it gets all of the makeup off.

Aveeno Positively Ageless Moisturizer...I have used this moisturizer for years. I love it because it has a 30 SPF (lots of face moisturizers just have a 15) and because it doesn't break out my skin.

Loreal Voluminous Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara...I feel as though I am forever on a quest for a good mascara. It may be the one beauty product that I would be willing spend big bucks on if it's a good one. Well, good news, I found one I love, and you can get it at your local drugstore!!
This mascara goes on easily, stays on, and the brush is just a regular ole brush! I don't know about you guys, but I do.not.like all of these funky shaped and sized mascara brushes. This one is just right! I'm on my 4th or 5th tube of this stuff. I wear black brown for the daytime and black noir for dressing up occasions (so you can imagine which one I have to buy most often:)

Let me know if you try any of these products or if you have your own favorite!

Our Weekend

Halftime Poses...


Firework Celebrations...

Bring On Fall

I found these "Fall" products during a quick Target run last Friday...

Yummy Pumpkin Spice Waffles
they would go perfectly with this popular recipe for cinnamon honey butter...

And Essie nail polish in Case Study...

described as a rich camel beige

And if these aren't "harvest-y" enough for you, I snagged a jar of Nutella at WalMart today....

Because after reading this recipe for Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Bread passed along by Valerie I may never make regular pumpkin bread again!

The Weekend

Nothing completes a successful first week of school like a trip to the ice cream parlor! Whoever came up with the "flavor" Super Cow was a genius! You see, it's not really a new "flavor," it's simply vanilla ice cream in a rainbow of colors. I do not kid when I say every child in there had chosen this ice cream! And of course my two were no exception!



Saturday night, we met our friends the Penaskovics for some fun in the sun and sand at Fish River Grill. Gotta love these pictures...

Are You Ready???

For fall, that is! With the hot tempatures we are enjoying here in South Alabama, I have to say that I am very ready!

Well, lets get your doors ready too! My very talented sister-in-law has done it again! Created the cutest door hangers you'll find anywhere!

I've just got to have this Aubie...


And what about the fun football in your favorite team's colors...

And my favorite fall treat turned door decor...

And probably the most creative of all, the reversible pumpkin. "Boo" on one side for Halloween and "Happy Fall Y'all" on the other side will carry you all the way through Thanksgiving. Genius!

You can purchase all of these items here or email Makenzi at partyoftew@gmail.com. You'll be glad you did!

Don't Forget Me

Somebody else had their first day of "school" (aka Moms Day Out) today!


She looks a little somber in the picture, but she did great!

Off To A Great Start!

Walker and Kathryn started school today. To say they were excited would be an understatment. Walker was so anxious to leave the house that I finally offered to leave early with the understanding we would have to sit in the parking lot and wait to go in. That sounded just fine to him, so we left more than thirty minutes before we needed to!

It gave us time for a little picture taking! I mean when did Walker turn into all legs???

Little Miss has been coughing and pulling on her ears for several days, so once we dropped off big sister and brother, we headed to the doctor's office for a check up. Thankfully, no ear infection just a little upper respiratory infection, something her brother and sister have been fighting for months now. And finally, we got around to making Dora cupcakes, something I had been promising all summer. They were pretty easy, and turned out super cute! They made the perfect after school snack.

Yea for a new school year!!!