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  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Gaming,  Makeup

    Makeup Revolution x Fortnite Collaboration Collection In Store Photographs

    Earlier this month, I heard that Makeup Revolution will be releasing a collaboration with the video game, Fortnite. I anticipated it would be released and then sold out quickly in my area. During a shopping trip to Walmart, I found…

    By essieofwho May 30, 2023
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle,  Money/Investment,  Target

    Random Fashion New Roundup for May 2023

    If you are a long time reader of this blog, then you’d probably know I don’t cover much news on here. This blog is not one that covers much news, if any at all, unless I think it is noteworthy…

    By essieofwho May 26, 2023
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Burberry,  Dillard's Department Store,  Fashion,  Hair Styling,  Holidays,  Makeup,  Shopping,  Summertime,  Target,  Ulta Beauty

    Memorial Day 2023 Sale Roundup

    It’s Memorial Day weekend and for many people, that means it’s the time to sit by the pool, relax, and reflect on what Memorial Day actually means. For others, it is also a time to shop sales held during this…

    By essieofwho May 26, 2023
  • Blog,  Lifestyle,  Office and Work

    Thoughts on My Decision to Not Become A High School Band Teacher (And Why I’m Happy About It)

    I have no idea why, but lately a lot of old dreams and ideas of what my life would be like have surfaced. I don’t know what triggered them (Probably the major cleaning and organization I’ve been doing lately?) but…

    By essieofwho May 25, 2023
  • Blog,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Lifestyle,  Movies & TV,  Organization

    A Few Thoughts on My Larger-Than-Expected Hallmark Christmas Movie DVD Collection

    Recently, I began to sort through my DVDs collection. Overall, I am happy with my DVD collection, but there was one thing that surprised me about it: I have a lot of Hallmark Christmas movies on DVD! I had no…

    By essieofwho May 24, 2023
  • Blog,  Books,  Holidays,  Lifestyle,  Summertime

    Some of My Summer Reading Plans for 2023

    Well, I think it is official. This summer I will be a homebody. Actually, I shouldn’t say will be. Most likely and probably is more like it. There are several reasons why, but the main reasons include road construction in…

    By essieofwho May 23, 2023
  • and Crafts,  Arts,  Blog,  Books,  Cleaning,  Food and Cooking,  Holidays,  Home,  Lifestyle,  Organization,  Shopping,  Summertime

    My Summer Plans for 2023

    Summer’s unofficial start is coming soon. For many people, it means it’s time to take advantage of this time of the year and do fun things. For me, I feel like my plans for this summer season are pretty flexible.…

    By essieofwho May 22, 2023
  • Blog,  Lifestyle,  Movies & TV

    5 New Movies I’d Like to See in Theaters- Summer 2023

    The unofficial start to summer is a little over a week away. For me, one of the highlights of summertime is the new movies that are released in theaters. This year is the first year when people can attend movies…

    By essieofwho May 19, 2023
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Hair Styling,  Skin Care

    Philosophy Falling in Love 3-in-One Shower Gel Review

    During a major clean out of my things, I found a box full of beauty products I purchased but never used. These products were in their packaging, but were backups. Today, I used up the original products, but wish I…

    By essieofwho May 18, 2023
  • Blog,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Shopping

    Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Dream Book 2023 is Out Now (And Where to Find It)

    Every May, Hallmark releases its Hallmark Keepsake ornament book. The book, formally called the Hallmark Keepsake Dream Book, has all the Christmas and other holiday ornaments the store will be selling later on in the year. This year, I have…

    By essieofwho May 16, 2023
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