New Craft Space Layout... Will Have To Wait

 Hey Y'all,

Well it's solidly Monday morning, and we still don't have the bus back. 

Sorry,

CWC

Updates!

 Y'all,

May was a real one.

If you follow any Outland Adventures social media you already know...

We started out in NW Indiana, doing our jobs, and a few fun things in-between. Then we left for all my doctor's appointments and scans in NE Tennessee...

And things went far more south than we expected. 

Multiple breakdowns, big decisions, new/bigger vehicle purchase, troubleshooting and repairs on it....

Taking forever. Chris did what he could and then it went to the shop.. it's been there for over a week, as they waited on parts to arrive, and getting work done. That took far longer than expected. Once parts arrived they supposedly continued work. Monday, turned into Tuesday, Wednesday... Thursday they gave an actual update that they hadn't even really began the 2 big jobs, but should be done by Friday. It's 1pm on Friday... We're still here.

What was supposed to be a few days turned into almost a month in Tennessee so far...

All my doctor's appointments and scans went well, and I'm in the clear! Woohoo! That was a crazy week of many appointments.

What'd we do while in TN? 

The setup of the new bus(?). That took a couple days. Repairs, part store runs, rinse and repeat. Put it in the shop, finding one that would take it took a minute. What was supposed to be a rear break check, oil change, and alignment turned out to be a steering box replacement, and all new everything for the rear breaks. Alignment was spot on.

Getting tags/title changes from a bus to a Motor Home took less than 15min. Getting insurance took forever! Several days back and forth with the company we were with previously, and a full day searching for something/someone who could cover it.

I renewed my license, they mail them now- it has yet to arrive. The reimbursement check from the previous insurance (we had paid for the year) arrived yesterday.

We spent time with my sister and her family, and stayed at my moms.

The weather was mostly cool and rainy, so other than sitting on the porch and running errands with mom we didn't spend much time outside. Once it warmed up we spent a day at the park, walking & watching the ducklings.

How was your May? Share in the comments!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Beauty Tag 101-125...

 Tag Questions!

YAY! The numbers aren't off this time!

101. Do you have freckles? I did as a kid in the summertime, now I don't think so. If I do they aren't visible to me.
102. Have you ever tried to increase the density of your eyelash? No.
103. Which brand of fake eyelashes lasts longer? I don't wear them, so I don't know. I would like to try out the real magnetic ones (not the eyeliner kinds) but I can't see myself spending much on them.
104. Which cosmetic brand you have never tried? Most Indy brands, simply because I don't know which are reputable brands (and shipping is crazy).
105. What’s your current favorite salon? I actually don't have one.
106. How many glasses of water do you drink daily? between 7 and 16 ish.
107. How many hours of sleep is needed for a beautiful and gorgeous looking skin? 7-9 is what I think they say is ideal.
108. Heavy coverage, moderate coverage, or low coverage – what works the best for you? Light to medium. Full coverage feels yuck on my face. 
109. Do you use concealer on a regular basis? Nope.
110. What type of eyeshadow pallet is your bae? One with COLOR and 1 or 2 nudes.
111. Nude look or vibrant look – what do you prefer? Either, depends on the day.
112. Have you ever tried any weird looking lipstick? Yes. Denim blues, grey, gold, purple... Usually get looks in small town Tennessee, but so what!
113. In which look do you get a number of compliments? Warm colors... pink, peach, orange tends to go over well.
114. Do you regret any product purchasing decision? I'm sure we all do. Mine is an old Physicians Formula mascara. They don't carry it anymore but the brush applicator was stiff as a board, and the product itself was a mess!
115. What’s your best-bought product ever? In recent memory, Profusion Lip TInt/Oil. Love it.
116. In which product, do you usually splurge your money? Foundation/CC/BB Cream. The drugstore ones just don't do it. I can't find a decent color match and they oxidize too quickly.
117. Which brand of shower gel do you love to use? Bath and Bodyworks.
118. Like your skin, do you feel it is necessary body exfoliator? On occasion, yes.
119. Have you ever tried to wash your hair using clay? No...
120. Which type of clay mask is your favorite? I don't really see any benefits from them.
121. Do you believe that commercial products can really save your skin? "Save" no. Help out, yes.
122. Are you facing any skin problem currently? Nope.. 
123. Cold wax or hot wax? If you're gonna do, go with hot. IMO it works better and easier.
124. What’s your opinion about Mineral oil? I don't have one.
125. How do you treat skin tan? Moisturize, and sunscreen during the day.

What are some of your favorite products? Share below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

June Blog Schedule

 Hey Y'all,

Well May wasn't spent as planned, that's for sure. 

I can't believe we're already in June. Hopefully this means it will warm up!

Monday 2nd- Blog Schedule

Wednesday 4th- Beauty Tag Qu's

Friday 6th- Updates!

Monday 9th- New Craft Setup

Wednesday 11th- What I'm Doing With My Hair

Friday 13th- Friday The 13th!

Monday 16th- How To: Set Up a Cricut Machine w/ Bluetooth

Wednesday 18th- GRWM (Get Ready With Me- Video)

Friday 20th- What'd We Do For My Birthday?

Monday 23rd- How To: Camp Crafts

Wednesday 25th- June Makeup Looks

Friday 27th- Books!!

Monday 30th- July Blog Schedule

Have a blog or video idea? Share it below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

May Makeup Looks

 Hey Y'all, 

Well I didn't meet my goal of twice a week, but some is better than none...

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That was all!

June's goal? 12....

What have been some of your favorite products lately? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Memorial Day Prep... Things Are Not Going As Planned

 Hey Y'all,

So... Since we didn't make it back to Indiana, there really was no preparations on our end. 

We went out to my sister's where her husband helped Chris troubleshoot the alternator issues, our nephew grilled, and us girls hung out in the shade and chatted.

They got the issues resolved, we ate potatoes & sausages, and enjoyed the mild weather.

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife 

Books! (What I've Read Recently)

 Hey Y'all!

There's not as many, and definitely not as favorable reviews this go 'round...

1) Montana, Debbie Macomber

Her grandfather wants her to move home, and Molly thinks she just might. His ranch will be a good place for her sons to grow up, a place to escape big-city influence. Then she learns--from a stranger named Sam Dakota--that her grandfather is ill. Possibly dying. Molly packs up the kids without a second thought and makes the long drive to Sweetgrass, Montana.

Once she arrives, she immediately has questions about Sam Dakota. Why is he working on her grandfather's ranch? Why doesn't the sheriff trust him? Just who is he? Despite everything, Molly can't deny her attraction to Sam--until her ailing grandfather tries to push them into marriage. Moving to the state of Montana is one thing; entering the state of matrimony is another! Some borders aren't so easy to cross.

I liked this one. The story was good, the characters well written, and even the subplot(s) were interesting.

2) Star, V.C. Andrews

In the second volume in the Wildflowers quartet, Star hides her nightmarish secrets from the other girls in her therapy group, until she gradually reveals her story to Dr. Marlowe and the others, allowing her to finally confront the horrors of her past.

I liked this better than Misty, and they are quick easy reads. I still don't understand why these girls have been made go to this therapist, but the stories are heartbreaking and a good read.

3) Leashed, Zoe Dawson

Jack has some ‘splainin’ to do!

That's right! Callie Lassiter's normally well-behaved Great Dane Jack has run off and done the wild thing with the neighbor's dog. It must be puppy love! It's doubly embarrassing since she's a professional dog trainer. Of course, the neighbor would have to be hot, hot nightclub owner bad boy Owen McKay, just the kind of man Callie is determined to avoid.

Owen’s comfortable with his playboy status and the hype in the media. But the ground moves beneath his feet when he gets an eyeful of the girl next door. The Dog Whisperer never looked this good! How can he convince this wholesome honey that his player days are behind him? Maybe Jill, his Great Dane can help him with this dilemma now that she’s pregnant and Callie’s dog is to blame.

Is this bad boy a bad bet?

Beware of dogs, romance and deep belly laughs!
Going to the Dogs is a romp through the urban jungle of New York City to find true love, the perfect cocktail, and expensive heels. Dog is a man’s best friend, but sometimes a woman just needs a hot man in the city. This series will appeal to a mature crowd, especially fans of Sex in The City.

This was just....boring. It takes forever to get to the actual story, and too much about Callie, her friends, their dogs, her hobbies, etc. Rich people problems with dogs. Meh.

4) Beg For You, Sherilee Gray

Ten years. Ten endless years I've waited to destroy the man who tore my family apart. But I never thought I'd get the chance... until his daughter walked into my tattoo parlour, looked me in the eye — and had no damned clue who I was.

I never planned on falling for Cassandra Deighton. She's silk scarves and manicures. I'm scars and rage. Yet I can't resist when she begs for more, my ice queen who burns with enough heat to sear the soul.

I need to end this. Before she finds out who I am. Before she gets hurt.

But I'm not the only one with secrets. We both have our scars, and if the truth comes out, we could lose everything...

The story here is pretty good. The writing however, is okay at best. The author clearly doesn't have access to a thesaurus as the same 4 or 5 words are used until they no longer have meaning, and it's just a game of count how many times this word is used per page.

What have you read recently? Any suggestions for me? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife