Mascara

I've worn the same mascara since probably 8th grade and I love it. I never would buy anything else because it was always too heavy too clumpy and way too flaky. If you are understanding that I am quite picky about what goes on my eyelashes yet stingey enough too not try every kind just for fun or spend my money and the expensive makeup, then you are understanding very well.
Sadly my lifetime, or so I thought... of my favorite mascara, covergirl red bottle with a metallic blue strip. ran out on me this week. Boom goes the dynamite my life was over. I didn't want to have to go buy some random mascara that wasn't going to work.

Well one thing lead to another and I was at the Ulta store looking at all he mascaras they had. I kept going back and forth back and forth trying to look for just the right brush and then a waterproof version of the kinds I liked. I settled on a Neutrogena Healthy volume mascara- waterproof. I had my doubts because I have such fine thing lashes and are straighter than a door nail. And I will be the first one to admit I use an eyelash curler. It is a must. The only problem is, is that sometimes even with curling mascaras are so heavy on my fine lashes they go straight back down. Life is tough. I finally got to trying my new mascara. And I'm. In. Love. My lashes look thicker and fuller  without being clumpy. It separates each of my lashes. They have such a natural curl because it doesn't weigh my lashes down. It doesn't flake on my or smudge. I also love that the brush is the traditional brush none of the silicone flimsy brush you know. I honestly forget I'm wearing mascara. Which means I don't pick at my lashes. I didn't know you could fall in love with mascara but I did all over again.  I would for sure recommend this to a friend.

nicole

Current Crush Thursday: Dream Catchers

So if you haven't been able to tell I like to link up on Thursdays and I have tried a few different link ups, which are all fun. Today I am trying a new one with Framed Frosting.

This week I have been seriously crushing on Dream Catchers. Maybe it's the Native American in me. Yes, I am part Native American. {Southern Piute to be exact} But how gorgeous are these dreamcatchers?? I am truly in love.

A Natural Dream

Brass Dream Catcher

Gypsy Dream Catcher

Handmade Dream Catcher

Neon Dream Catcher {My Fave!}

XOXO,
Whitney

Flying

The Moms and I on an airplane. Such a Lovely Photo and oh so fitting for this Post. Happ Flying!

I Just wanted to share with you all a few tips I have come to discover over the years I've been flying. Hope they help you the next time you fly.

Tip #1- Always have your headphones at the ready. Especially helpful when traveling by yourself or sitting by someone you don't know. Put those headphones in before you even sit down so that you then don't have to get to know your neighbor. It is less awkward then having to deal with small talk. A sidenote... you never know who your neighbor will be and on occasion you can have some interesting ones and some great ones... I play it safe with the headphones. They never fail me.

Tip #2- If you have a smart phone and like to have your boarding pass sent to your phone make sure you don't have a cracked screen... the scanner (or whatever it is) can't read it and then you slow everyone behind you down, awkward glares.... Check!

Tip #3- Prepare for security checkpoints before you leave for the airport. The pants you plan to wear need a belt? Either get some new pants or pack the belt in your bag to put on after security. Plan on wearing lots and lots of jewelry. Scratch that idea. There is nothing I hate more that someone with a bunch of jewelry who takes a walk through the metal detector sets it off the tsa asks you to remove your jewelry and you decide to only your ring off. Really people! You are just going to set it off again. So take his advice. Don' wear it.... or fine pack it in your carry on and put it on after security.

Tip #4- Don't wear shoes with laces... or just wear shoes that you can slip on and off easily.

Tip #5- While trying to pick which security line to get in... choose the one with business people they travel a lot and it's become a routine they know the drill. No offense but moms and families tend to be little bit slower, love em. But they have more to take care of then themselves. Business people. remember it.

Tip #5- Bring a jacket. The airplane can get cold and overall it is just more comfortable.

Tip #6 Bring some hand sanitizer wipes in the individual packets. They are lifesavers. Our family loves them and we can't leave for the airport with out them.

nicole

Splashpad: Check

First thing to cross off my Summer List for 2012:

SPLASHPAD

Yesterday was so warm, in the 90's. So I decided to start my summer off right by heading to the splashpad. Where I live there are so many parks, literally one on every corner. I love it. There is also a splashpad right down the street practically. Last year I took my baby girl and some of her cousins but she wasn't quite walking yet so she wasn't able to really enjoy it. I would say that she enjoyed herself yesterday! Glad we went too because today is cold and windy. Typical Utah weather!

I have a feeling we will be spending many of our summer days here at the splashpad. We took lunch with us and had a little picnic. I love free entertainment! Let summer begin!

XOXO,
Whitney

Summer List

Whitney and I decided to come up with a list for this Summer of all the things we want to do. We used the Chalkboard that Whitney had redone and then wrote everything we could think of on it. The plan is to do everything we have written down and to take lots of pictures along with each one. Hopefully this list will make for a very happening Summer in this year of 2012. Can't wait to start checking things off now that summer is here!

nicole

Silly Photo Shoot

A few weeks ago I was up at the in-laws hanging out. I was wearing a cute outfit. (Yellow capris with my chambray shirt) So I asked Nicole to take an outfit photo of me. Its a little hard to keep a straight face when taking such photos. But we decided to have fun with it. So here are some super serious model shoot photos of us, ok not so much but now you can see we get a little silly when we are together.

Super "Urban" shed background ha ha
Wearing: My Favorite Chambray shirt from Shade and yellow capri's from Kohls


 Are we done?

 Contemplating important life stuff

 "I just need somebody to love..."

 Get Gangsta

 Creepin Tom

 Just hanging out

K. So we are weird. Oh well, it makes life more interesting. Hope your having a nice weekend!

XOXO,
Whitney

Lemon Tarragon Pasta

I love this salad it is a perfect summer pasta that is refreshing. If you live close to Bountiful you'll know this is just a take on one of the pastas they have at plates and palates, which is to die for. hope you enjoy!

Lemon Tarragon Pasta
Recipe:
1 lb. Bow tie Pasta
1 1/4 C. Mayo
1/4 C. Lemon Juice
1 to 2 Tbs. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbs. of Tarragon
2 Tbs Honey
1 C. Celery
1 C. Grapes (purple)

Cook Pasta, set aside. Combine Mayo, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Tarragon, and Honey in a separate bowl and whisk together until smooth. Now add half the dressing you've just mixed to the pasta. Put the pasta in the fridge for 3 hours to let the pasta soak up the dressing and really take in the flavors. Before bringing the pasta out of the fridge cut up about 1 C. of celery and wash off about a cup of grapes. Then Pull the pasta out of the fridge and add the rest of the dressing to the pasta. After you have incorporated all of the dressing now add the celery and grapes and mix it all together. Love this Pasta it is so fresh and the celery and grapes compliment the pasta so well.

nicole