Playing Catch Up, 6 blogs in 1.

I'll share in the Life Update, further down, but WOW has this last week or so been CRAZY!  But first:
Recent Craft Haul(s):

All from Michaels post Halloween sale, except the 3 packs of 8x11in paper. Those are from Walmart.



Next up,
Beauty Faves & Fails:

Faves first~

Smashbox Eye Shadow Primer~ I bought mine from Birchbox in a smashbox sample set, with my points. This is the best eye primer I've used! Nothing budges with this primer, I've use it with "cheap" shadows, creams, etc. It all stays put all day.

LA Colors Chunky Lip Pencil~ (Various Colors) I was skeptical about these, especially since they were so cheap, but the colors are great and the formula is pretty good too. I got mine in a boxed set from Walmart. They are all very pigmented, and none of them was too drying. I did notice the more nude shades are a little dryer than the others, but nothing to severe.

Fails~
Harvey Prince, Sincerely~ This was one of my Birchbox samples in November. I can't stand the smell and was going to give it to my sister (she tends to like "old lady" perfumes) however I can't find it. I've been previously sent a different Harvey Prince fragrance (Hello) and that one was okay. I wish there was a way to completely opt out of getting perfume samples, but I've checked my profile to get them as infrequently as possible. 



Now on to Product Review:
 I feel I've been a member of Birchbox long enough to give a review on the service, so that's what I'm doing for this months product review.
As I've previously stated my Hubby and Mom got me a year subscription for my birthday and I received my first box in July. Birchbox focuses on skincare, hair care, and cosmetics, and is only $10 a month, which is why I chose this box out of all the others available.
So far I've received 25 samples, and made 2 purchases that were free with my Birchbox points. 
There have only been 4 things I didn't love, 2 of which were fragrances (mentioned above in Faves and Fails). The other was due to the packaging issue with the Coola Setting Spray and lastly the body wash from this months box (Temple Spa La La Lagoon Aromatic Bath & Shower Gel) smells a bit "manly" for my liking.
 If you are thinking about joining Birchbox please use my link:
(If you sub before Dec 9th your first box is only $5.)
https://www.birchbox.com/invite/lg6mw 



MOTW/OOTW

 My sister and I spent a weekend going through our makeup, and she challenged me to use this long forgot about eye shadow monster palette for a week, so this is featured in my look everyday from the 16th-22nd even if it's not pictured. (Made by Markwins Cosmetics and called an Eye Pad, however I'm sure it's no longer available.) 

All clothing except the Monsters Inc Disney World shirt is from WalMart. If you have any questions about a product just ask in the comments below and I will answer it ASAP.



NOVEMBER LIFE UPDATE:
 The begining of the month we did a deep cleaning downstairs and in the basement, got all the Halloween decor put up and got out the Thanksgiving items. 
That first weekend we did a little Christmas shopping and had a Left 4 Dead gaming marathon. 
The 14th we went out to my sisters and we went through her make up (where I scored 3 new eye shadow palettes). 
On the 15th we had family dinner at Mom's and went through my makeup (long over due). Everyone went home with something, and a few things needed thrown out.
That Monday Chris was feeling a little ill, and we figured he had a cold, by Saturday he was puking ill and on the 24th was admitted to the hospital (we had went to Urgent Care/Dr, but they sent us to the ER (after waiting 2hrs)) He was diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia and finally released the 25th at 715pm. 
Thanksgiving we went to my Mom's, did a little Black Friday Shopping online and talked to Chris' Mom on the phone. By Friday Chris was feeling much much better and we went grocery shopping and did a little Christmas shopping.
Saturday we put up the Christmas tree, then just made the rest of the day a lazy day~ watched Christmas specials and played games.
Chris has to go back to work Sunday night so we didn't do the outdoor Christmas decor, and now it's done nothing but rain since Sunday afternoon (it's now Tuesday).
Monday was a yucky day weather wise and it marked the 1 yr anniversary of my Dad's passing, just a crappy day all around. 
Hopefully December brings brighter days!!

Lastly, Blog Schedule.
I'm liking this format and content, maybe a few bonus blogs in December too. Other than that it's going to stay the same as previous months.
Is there anything else you'd like to see?? I'm thinking of adding a hair style how to/product blog once a month, what do you think? 


Have a great day!
~CraftinWife


Next blog is Planner Update on Friday!