Review: Erin Condren Life Planner

Good afternoon my dears,

This week has been crazy busy. I've been visiting with friends & doing some shopping (because as a career women I just don't have that time anymore). Right now I have some time to write a review before I start dinner & baking. Oh girl I'm a little housewife when I'm on vacation ;)! Anyways let's jump into this review!

So, I purchase the Erin Condren Life Planner last month and received it I believe the week of Halloween. I could not wait for this planner to come in, because I heard so many wonderful things about this little guy (well it's not that little). I would say the planner is the size of a composition notebook (those black and white notebooks).

The photo to the left is how they packaged the planner. It was wrapped in my favorite color of all time...PURPLE!

I would have to say this planner is perfect for anyone, because in the planner it has both the monthly & weekly spread. The weekly spread has it broken down by morning, day and night. At the bottom you have space to plan out your meals, workouts, daily to-dos, inspirations or any type of lists you may have. On the left side of the weekly spreads you have a Weekly Goals & Notes section. Which personal for me is the best thing ever, because I am the type to have hundreds of lists made weekly with nowhere to put them. This is a yearly planner which means it goes from January 2015- December 2015 ( I did however added the last 3 months of 2014 to my planner). In the planner you have a notes section. Which if you are a blogger like myself you may use this to plan out your posts for the week or any thoughts you may have. Then you have another section in your planner that shows you future dates for 2016 & 2017. The planner does come with 4 sheets of stickers (240 stickers=120 that are pre-ladled/ 120 that are blank). It also comes with a little pocket folder (great for putting bills or important papers). A Forget Me Not Perpetual Calendar & Contacts book is included. This great because you can write down birthdays or anniversaries and you will never forget another important date. I love this because I am one to forget those types of things every now and then. It also comes with a little clear pouch, perfect for putting pens, highlighters or paperclips.

Here is what mine looks like on the outside. I did pay a little extra for then to put a picture on the back side of my planner, but you don't have to do that if it is not your cup of tea.

This planner will range from $50-70 depending on what you want and how you want to customize it. I know it's a lot of money for a planner, but seriously if you are someone who is detail oriented then this will be your best friend. Here is a link for $10 off your first purchase: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/inezborrego0119

Check out the website for other products. She has notebooks, luggage, folders, lesson planners for teachers and so much.

That's all for now, until next time (I need to start the Caldo de Res & baking Chocolate Chip Bread)...

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Mini Haul

Hello lovlies,

As promised, here is a post about some products I recently purchased (all with my own money). 

I am not going to go into great detail on each product because let's be real I would be here all night writing. I will let you know where I purchased the products and a round about price I paid for each. *Just like many other VIBs or VIB Rouge girls (Sephora), I also took part in their 20% off a few weeks ago.  One more thing, because I have had these products for a few weeks I already tried most of the items. IM SORRY!!! I could not help myself...the main reason was because I bought the items for my wedding anniversary. I promise next time I will not try any of the products until I talk to ya'll about them. Alright, enough rambling...let's get into the "mini" haul. :)

1. Cetaphil Body Cream--Target $9-- I have been wanting this cream for some time, it's not that it was expensive...I just have too many Bath & Body Works lotions. I still do, but my skin is not loving them right now, so I picked up this gem.

2. Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder Foundation-- Target $7-- I was in the market for a setting powder and heard great things.

3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream (San Paul)--Target $5-- I'm a die hard matte kind of girl, so when I saw this I was like "I have to have it".

L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadow (Amber Lights)

4. Rimmel Lash Accelerator--Target $6--I bought this off of recommendations on Youtube. I will tell you this...I love this mascara for length, but I tend to need more to get that "Va Va Voom" look.

5. L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadow (Amber Lights)--Target $6/$7-- Honestly the color was just too hard to pass up (picture to the left).

6. Maybelline Brow Drama--Target $6--I was needed a brow gel and forgot to pick up the Anastasia Clear Brow Gel. I do like using this during the week, especially for those days I do not have time to do by brow.

7. NYX Eye Shadow Primer-- Target $5-- I heard this was a good dupe for MAC's paint pods. In order for me to put that true to test I need to purchase the paint pods (which is what I am doing this weekend). As soon as I test this out for myself I will be glad to let you know.

8. Cover Girl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Powder Foundation--Target $7-- I enjoyed their Ready, Set, Gorgeous Concealer, so I thought I would give this product a try. I use it to set my foundation and so far I like it.

9. Anastasia Dip Brow-- Sephora $18-- It was something I have been wanting to try for some time, but was too scared. Now, I will never look back.

10. Anastasia Brow Dual Brush-- Sephora $18--I had to buy this brush to go along with the Dip Brow...it's like PB & Chocolate. They just go together!

*11. Benefit Hoola Bronzer-- Sephora $24--- This item has been on my wish list for some time, so I bought it and didn't look back.

*12. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes-- Sephora $22--- I'm a sucker for mascara! If you know me I have a high need for mascara and making sure my lashes are on point.

*13. Bite Lush Fruit Lip Gloss-- Sephora $24-- I bought this off of a Youtube recommendation from Jaclyn Hill. Oh. My. Gosh. lovelies this lip gloss is so gorgeous!!! It's a pinky-nude.

Bite Lush Fruit Lip Gloss (Rambutan)

*13. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer-- Sephora $25-- This is my "Ride or Die" concealer, enough said.

*14. YSL Fusion Ink Foundation-- Sephora $60-- I bought this to simply give it a try. I do like matte foundations, I was in the market for a new foundation (Review coming soon!!!)

15. Smith's Rosebud Salve-- Sephora $6-- I like this lip gloss or salve, but I did not like the tin packaging. I discovered they made it in tube form when I was watching Rosita Applebaum on Youtube and just had to find it at my local Sephora. Honestly, I'm not sure how long this has been out.

16 Soap & Glory Hand Food--Sephora $6-- I cannot remember who I heard about this product from, but if you know me then you know I wash my hands excessively. I saw this as I was getting ready to check out and just threw it in my basket. It's perfect to keep in your purse, plus my husband loves the smell. He says it reminds him of the holidays (he is BIG on Christmas).

* 20% off items purchased--I did write the true to form amount not the discounted price. 

Those were all the items I purchased at the beginning of this month. I plan on doing more shopping the next couple of days... #lifeofamakeupaddict. I will hopefully have a post up on either Friday night or Saturday morning. Next week I will be posting a lot since I have a WHOLE WEEK off for Thanksgiving! YAY!!! Until next time, have a wonderful night!

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Update

Hello lovlies,


Wow it has been quite some time since I've posted... 3 1/2 months to be exact, but who's counting. Well I've been SUPER busy with work (life of a teacher), and it is by no means a "walk in the park". I've been trying to adjust and catch up...but I've come to terms that I will be forever doing that until summer. :/

Not much has happen in the Borrego house besides getting ready for the holidays and celebrating 1 year of marriage! My only reason for not being current with posting is my career. Whoops...sorry girlies, but I'm trying to work out a schedule. I think the weekends are my best bet. Oh! I am also currently working on a youtube channel, but I cannot do much until I get a camera (which I am working on). I did manage to post 1 video a "Intro & What's in My Bag". If you are interested in checking that out I will leave a link (http://youtu.be/R3S-1s4ZpxI?list=UU54NWqlUYWYY0wT_rghiIWA). I just ask that you please be nice, after all it is my 1st video. :) If it is not your cup of tea you don't have to check it out. :)

Let me just say that I have a lot of ideas flowing through my little head. I have a review on the Erin Condren Life Planner coming soon. I also have a mini haul post coming soon. I plan on doing some reviews on a few of the products I have purchased and some Christmas DIY decor. I may do a mini picture tutorial on a holiday eye look (this would be better if I had a camera...grr).

Okay, that's all for now. I do plan on writing a post on Wednesday, so be on the look out! :) I'm going to go enjoy some Christmas music and get ready for work (5 days till Thanksgiving break)!!!!

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

P.S.

I'm sorry if this post seemed random or in a hurry, but I really need to get back on my blogging game.   Please hang in there! <3