Anything Goes- Friday Beauty Tag (Part 2)

 Hey Y'all,

He's part two of the Beauty Tag Q & A. Questions can be found here! (Maybe... sometimes the link works, sometimes not.)

*The number are off but this is starting at #26, not 21.

21. Do you read labels before you buy cosmetic products? Sometimes, if I'm looking for something with SPF. Otherwise not much.
22. Have you ever experienced any allergic reaction after using a certain product? Not that I recall.
23. Which product made your skin condition worse? Nothing really, other than aggravating a pimple with too much makeup or harsh scrubbing.
24. Will you ever change your night cream? I'm always changing it up, until I find something I really love that's affordable.
25. Which brand of shampoo do you use? Several. I change it up there often too.

21. Do you change your shampoo often? On occasion, for most of the past year I've been using Bath & Body Works, it's been working nicely.
22. How much active ingredients should a product have? As many active ingredients as necessary, how ever not all ingredients are active...
23. Can you read the ingredients of cosmetics? Yes... 
24. Are you comfortable with liquid foundation or powder matte foundation? Either, but am not a fan of truly liquid products.
25. Is there any product that you have been using since your childhood day? The Wet 'n Wild eyeliner I've mentioned before, but don't use it much at all anymore.
26. Which latest trend looks scary to you? No necessarily scary, I just don't get the blush all over the face look. Maybe because my skin has always had a lot of red tones naturally.
27. What’s your definition of beauty? Being true to yourself and comfortable in your own skin.
28. Are you a freaking makeup lover? Obviously.
29. Liquid lipstick or bullet lipstick? Both, but use liquid lipstick far more often.
30. Are you someone who loves to use Ayurvedic products? Never tried them.
31. Which drugstore brand is your fav? Wet 'n Wild, Colourpop..
32. Would you ever try vampire facial? Never heard of it.
33. Which Kardashian sister are you a fan of? Is none an option? Then that.
34. Have you ever bought any Kylie Jenner product? Nope.
35. Which cosmetic brand is amazing yet underrated? IBY, I think because they are small and only release new stuff rarely no one really knows about them.
36. Do you exchange lip products with anyone? Sis and niece..
37. Matte or glossy lippies? Depends, I like both.
38. Are you confident over how you look? Most days.
39. Do you love to try dupe products? I like to try new things, but am never usually impressed by the "dupe".
40. Which makeup mistake people usually make? Choosing the wrong foundation color.. You shouldn't be orange...or grey.

Thanks!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

December Makeup Looks

 Y'all....

I'm sorry there aren't many here. I just really wasn't wearing much in December, even though we were out exploring and attending holiday events pretty regularly. It is more than November. so that's an improvement!

I'm not going to promise anything for January, since it's already mid month and I've worn makeup only twice.

Maybe I need a challenge? Give me your ideas below!

December Looks:

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5) Christmas!

6)

Have a great day,

Craftin Wife

Would you like a list of products used with each of these posts moving forward? Let me know!

Straightening Up My Craft Space In The Van

 Hey Y'all,

Why does it seem like small spaces get disorganized so quickly?

It's just the Joy Bag, and an old shoe box, but it needed some serious reorganization, and just for "like" things put together for easier crafting.

I started by taking the full size rolls on out of here, and moved them to our storage unit for now. I have enough Joy vinyl on me, especially in the peach color, that I didn't need to keep that with me right now.

Next I moved on to the box- and put all the card making and paper crafting items in there. Keeping those like things together! Plus, if I'm not doing cards I don't even need to get that box out- what a win!

Then I remember I was doing an inventory list on my phone, and started marking down the products I have on hand. (Want to see a detailed list? Let me know in the comments below!)

After that I had to tackle the Joy Bag! I tried to get it more organized than it has been, and I think I know what my next project is too. If I make something with these keychain product holders, I'll free up a bit of space and maybe have room for another roll of vinyl in there! I then tackled the easy press mini cord, it needed wrangling. After than it was just general reorganizing, and supply list making. 

Overall I see the improvements, and am glad to be able to cross another goal for January off my list!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

2025 Goals

 Hey Y'all!

In the previous blog I went over my goals for craft related content, and Craftin' Wife's Creations (as far as the craft side). 

I'm not sure how well the beauty side of things is working while also doing van life- but I have some creative ideas moving forward that I think may appeal to a broad audience, from the beginner to the seasoned beauty expert. The ideas are just that though, and there are no true goals associated with the content there, other than the continued Wednesday blogs.

I need your feedback on what you'd like to see in that beauty section. 

Some of my ideas are:

GRWM in the van/ at camp

X min Hair/Face ideas

Favorites

How To: Anything While Traveling (Carve out time, space, etc. for beauty related activities.)

Storage Solutions

Friday's will remain an anything goes type blog.

My (Personal-ish) 2025 Goals:

1) All the goals from the previous blog, and the Outland Adventures blog. 8+15= 23 total there!

2) Continue using the Lose It app to log calories, fitness/exercise for the day, and water intake.

3) Read at least one book a week, any subject. Did y'all know there are FREE books on Google Play?!

4) Spend at least 10min a day writing in my planner/journal.

5) Do something nice, every day. This can be as simple as saying "hello" when out and about.

6) Visit at least 5 new libraries.

7) Spend less time scrolling social media, and more time creating content. 

8) Play Sims 4 at least once a month, see how far I can get in one family over the year.

That's a grand total of 30 goal for the year! I'm happy with that amount, and look forward to meeting each and every one.

Share your goals in the comments below if you'd like.

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Treatment Options

 Hey Y'all!

Thankfully the snow was before & after my appointment. Didn't want to have to mess with it, but it sure is pretty.

The way they worded this on the phone to set up the appointment, to discuss treatment options seemed a little grim..

So, I show up for my 8:30am appointment, and sit there- for an hour. At least it was nice and warm. I met with the doctor, who was very nice. Very your life, your body, your treatment. While being informative and giving his options, which works well for me. 

There really were two options, chemo or radiation. 

He felt radiation again was best, and I agreed. It really could have been a phone call, but I did need a port flush too, which I had to wait another 20min on, they were having a day over there. 

Upon check out the consult with radiology was scheduled for the 15th. Then I'll hear the plan and begin moving forward!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

2025 Crafty Goals

 Hey Y'all!

In today's blog I'm going to share my craft goals for the year. These are craft space, time, and project related goals.

Do you have some craft goals to share? Let me know in the comments below, or tag me on social media!

2025 Goals:

1) Organize the Cricut Joy Bag, and Storage Box in a way that makes crafting easy to accomplish.

2) Make note of supplies/colors I already have. Keep running tab on my phone.

3) Set aside time each week to do some crafting, or craft related activities... Mondays?

4) Make the decals for Brunilda, the van, by April. 

I have two planned, one for the front visor simply stating "Brunilda" in blue no font chosen yet, the other a quote from Ferris Buehler for the rear two windows... color unknown right now, but design/font is chosen for that one.

5) Finish one craft project a month.

6) In addition to #5 make at least one card per month, give it away.

7) Film more How To's and other Craft related content for CWC. Post 2x monthly on YouTube.

8) Post more often on CWC social medias. Just the blog posts aren't enough. Aim for at least one additional post per week... Saturdays?

Since I'm still passionate about crafting, but it's no longer my main focus I think these 8 goals are a great way to continue creating in a way that works for me, while staying organized.

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

January Blog Schedule

 Hey Y'all!

Well, it's a bit late but Happy New Year! We've celebrated with a trip to a local state park (from the 28th-11th). We've really enjoyed nature watching, hiking, and playing a bit of Pokémon Go again. 

The 7th I have an appointment, again, because the scans I had recently did in fact show growth... So we'll learn the treatment options then, and move forward, again. I feel great, and am okay otherwise!

January Blog Schedule:

6th Mon- 2025 Goals Crafty

8th Wed-  Treatment Options?

10th Fri- 2025 Goals Everything Else

13th Mon- Straightening Up the Craft Space in the Van

15th Wed- Makeup Looks from Last post 'til Now

17th Fri- Get To Know Me/ Anything Goes

20th Mon- How To: Photo Crafts

22nd Wed- Favorite Things Right Now

24th Fri- BOOKS!

27th Mon- Craft Goal Progress

29th Wed- Least Favorite Things Right Now

31st Fri- February Blog Schedule

It's a hot cocoa day!

Craft stuff! We're working on organization...

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife