STATE OF MY NATION – Marilyn Armstrong — Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth

Jan25

Great

Great read.  Hopefully we can get our country back from the thugs who are in charge.  Vote blue in November!

 

STATE OF MY NATION – RDP SATURDAY I have forbidden television viewing today. It’s the Republican opportunity to deny everything and I don’t think I can handle it. Worse, this might be the broadcast that finally makes Garry kick the TV until it shatters. Since we need to fix a broken toilet and the floor […]

via STATE OF MY NATION – Marilyn Armstrong — Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth

Believe Beauty review from Dollar General Store

Sep22

Hello!  I’ve been MIA for awhile.  I started a new job recently, and have had a super busy Summer.

Believe Beauty by Dollar General is a great new line of cosmetics that is very affordable.  Nothing is over $5.  Jeffree Star-YouTube recently did a review.  He liked a number of the products, so I thought what the heck.  I bought the Eyebrow Styling gel in light brown, Volumin’ Eyes mascara in Intense Black, Brighten Up Color Correcting Concealer in light/medium, and two lip glosses.  I spent $21.50 for five products.

Jeffree really liked the foundation, as he said it’s full coverage.  I don’t really wear foundation, so I passed.  There are quite a few items to choose from. All the items I got except for one was only $4.  You get a lot of product and the quality is amazing.  The lip glosses are .15 fl ounce and made in the USA.   Lipgloss The glosses are very hydrating and have no flavor and stay on well. Juneberry is a dupe for NARS lip gloss in Orgasm that sells for $24 for .18 fl ounces.

Believe Beauty Lustrous Shine Lipgloss in Juneberry 9-22-19

Brighten Up Color Correcting Concealer this is a total dupe for Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in light/medium. I use to use the Becca concealer, but it got to be too expensive at $32 for .16 ounces. Believe’s is $4 for .07 ounces.  A little goes a long way, but it does a nice job on my tired old eyes. This product is made in Poland.

Believe Beauty Brighten Up Color Correcting Concealer in light-medium 9-22-19

Volumin’ Eyes Mascara in Intense Black was $4.50 and is made in Italy. This is a great mascara.  It goes on well and made my lashes appear more full.  One of the things I really liked is that it appeared that I had eyeliner on just by virtue of applying this mascara. Normally I don’t like when  that happens, but this worked out really well.

Believe Beauty Volumin' Eyes mascara 9-22-19

Last but not least is the Eyebrow Styling gel in light brown at $4. It’s made in Taiwan. OMG!  This stuff is flipping awesome!  My brows are super skimpy and well just look like crap.  I’m 60 and as I’ve gotten older they just keep getting worse. I go back and forth using various prestige brands. I’ve been using Anastasia Brow Wiz for a few years.   I’ve tried other mascara type brow products, but this by far the absolute best.  It filled my brows in nicely and stays put.  The light brown is a perfect taupe color.

Believe Beauty Eyebrow Stylin Gel light brown 9-22-19

Believe Beauty mascara, brow gel and correcting concealer 9-22-19-1

The brow color, mascara and concealer are on my right eye.

Believe Beauty Lustrous Shine Lipgloss swatches 9-22-19

Ethereal & Juneberry lip gloss

If you are looking for high quality, low cost makeup check out Believe Beauty at Dollar General store.

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July 4th 2019 – Celebrate or Mourn? — Armchair Observer Two

Jul5

If this isn’t a reminder of how important it is to vote, at least while we still can.

 

July 4, 2019 – Celebrate or Mourn Some of us want to celebrate July 4th this year as we do every year because it marks the birth of this nation we love. But we can’t. We think we may have to mourn the demise of the government our forefathers bequeathed us. We’re too sad to […]

via July 4th 2019 – Celebrate or Mourn? — Armchair Observer Two

The White House is Worried That People Won’t Show Up for Trump’s 4th of July Tank Parade — Bon Bon Lifestyle Webazine

Jul4

Ha ha! I hope it rains and no one shows up.

 

The administration seems to be struggling to fill the VIP seats for Trump’s “Salute to America,” and TV networks aren’t biting, either. source https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a28292496/trump-july-4th-celebration-tickets-tv-coverage/

via The White House is Worried That People Won’t Show Up for Trump’s 4th of July Tank Parade — Bon Bon Lifestyle Webazine

Is Instagram Changing the Way We Travel and See the World? — Thirdeyemom

Apr27

This is a great read.  Selfie sticks need to go the bleep away!

We’ve all seen it. You arrive at the Taj Mahal or the Louvre, filled with pure anticipation to see a world-famous landmark for the first time. Yet when you finally reach the perfect spot for your long-awaited view you get hit in the head with a selfie stick. As you inch your way into the…

via Is Instagram Changing the Way We Travel and See the World? — Thirdeyemom

Rob’s Weekly News Wrap-Up – 4/19-4/26:On a Personal Note — Art by Rob Goldstein

Apr27

Following the news this week was intellectually challenging and emotionally exhausting. I’m not a lawyer or a trained journalist, I have problems with memory and concentration, but I am determined to decide what I think of The Mueller report by reading it. The Mueller Report describes a lawless president intent on obstructing the the legitimate […]

via Rob’s Weekly News Wrap-Up – 4/19-4/26:On a Personal Note — Art by Rob Goldstein

Bed Bath & Beyond haul

Apr27

Hello and happy Saturday!  Bed, Bath & Beyond is a housewares department store in the US.  They also happen to have a huge health and beauty department.  I had some coupons that were expiring today, so I headed over.  Holy cow!  I haven’t been to BBB for ages, and frankly forgot how awesome their health and beauty section is. They have tons of cosmetics and a great selection of all things beauty.  The prices are cheap too!  I am always getting 20% off coupons in the mail.  Today I had store and manufacturers coupons.

Here is what I got:

Bed Bath & Beyond Haul 4-27-19

I got two boxes of hair color, antiperspirant, make up brushes and an overnight lip treatment. I spent $16.17 USD. The regular price was $32 USD!  Score!

I’ve been using the Burt’s Bees Overnight Lip treatment for about 6 months.  It’s a great moisturizing treat for your lips. The e.l.f. brushes were $.75 cents each! The brushes are decent quality, and for less than a buck each, yes please.  I’ve been using the Clairol Root Touch Up for years.  It works well and is super easy to use.  The color is light brown. I’m going to lowlight my hair tomorrow, wish me luck!

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GoT

Apr15

I heard that 1 billion people tuned in last night for the final season of Game of Thrones.   I have not seen one entire episode.  I tried watching it once, but it was too violent for me, although I did enjoy the gratuitous male nudity. 🙂

This was the only guy I noticed.  Is it worth watching all the previous seasons?

Daario-Naharis-2

 

Walgreens Beauty Perfect Complexion brush set

Apr15

Hello and happy Monday!  I purchased this brush set at  Walgreens Beauty Perfect Complexion brushes

The set was $8.99 USD.  I looked at several stores for a concealer brush, but couldn’t find any that I liked.  I didn’t need the other two brushes, but for the price I couldn’t resist.  I was pleasantly surprised when I got the brushes home.  The concealer brush was perfect, and I love the powder brush. I haven’t tried the foundation brush, as I only wear a BB cream. The powder brush is super fluffy and picks up the perfect amount of loose powder.

Here’s the description from Walgreens website:

The Walgreens Beauty Perfect Complexion Brush Set is handcrafted using only the finest materials and finished with the utmost care. The ultra-soft, top-quality synthetic bristles are ideal for expertly creating the perfect complexion.

Walgreens Beauty Perfect brush setWalgreens Beauty Perfect brush set-1 4-15-19

If you are looking for good quality complexion brushes, look no further than your local Walgreens.

Thanks for stopping by.

 

 

Benefit KA Brow! Cream Gel brow color with brush

Mar24

Well hello every body!  I’ve been MIA for months.  I sit in front of a computer screen all day for my job, so my eyes are whacked out by the time I get home.  My favorite store Ulta.com is having a 21 days of beauty sale currently going on.

Today, I decided to clean out my make up drawers, by that I mean my make up table that was piled high with any and everything make up.  I tossed make up  I’ve had for years.  I currently have three monthly beauty box subscriptions, so I get over 15 new items every month.  Why I was hanging on to eye shadow from the 1980’s is beyond me. I’m goofy that way.  Man, did I ever toss a boatload of crap. Anywho, I found a freebie I had received from Ulta awhile back.  It’s Ka Brow! Cream brow color .  Full size is $24 for .1 ounce.  I’ve been using eyebrow pencils for years.  My eyebrows are blonde and non existent for the most part.  I went yesterday to get two Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencils which were 50% off.  I tried the Brow Wiz a few months back and thought it was my holy grail brow product. Not any more!

I have color 1, which is perfect for my light complexion.  Check out me out below:

Benefit Ka Brow 3-24-19-crop

 

I look very ghost like if I don’t have color on my brows.  I was just out running errands so my make up job isn’t too swift.

This photo is better, not too shabby for a 60 year old , huh??

Benefit Ka Brow 3-24-19

As I’ve said in the past my selfie skills suck, oh well. Cripes, I hope my nose isn’t really that big. I swear I’m not an alcoholic.

Benefit Ka Brow Ulta 3-24-19

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