Planner storage

March 2, 2020 | Lifestyle | 17 Comments »


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Planner storage

Planner storage

One day while scrolling through Instagram, I stumbled upon the cutest planner cart. I tried convincing myself that I didn’t need yet another cart for my supplies. I then transferred all of my planner supplies from my old storage unit to the right side of my vanity for easier access. It was easier, but it was definitely not organized. It was cluttered. When I showed my husband he stared at me for a good long minute before asking ‘But why?’ When I showed him what inspired me to do this he told me to get my jacket and off we went.

We walked into Michael’s and there she was. The most perfect planner storage cart ever! This cart is different from the one I saw on Instagram. This one already came with addons to keep everything neat and organized. It’s perfect! It’s very pricey, but the good thing about Michael’s is that they either always have a sale going on or you can use coupons. So I ended up getting this cart for 50% off!

There are 3 very wide and fairly deep shelves. Perfect for storing things laying down or upright for easier access. On the side is a pegboard with small ‘poles’ for hanging things. I have a few labels hanging there. Just above that is a storage basket perfect for pens and pencils. I placed the ribbon dowels in the front to store my washi. At the very bottom I placed the gift wrap organizer tray to store a few random craft supplies. There’s a hook rack as well that can be placed on the back. But I like to keep my cart against the wall so I decided to store it away until I need it. You can pretty much set it up any way you like. It’s pretty customizable. It also has wheels so that you can move it around easily.

I added a few baskets to keep my smaller supplies organized. They fit inside the shelves perfectly. There’s seriously so much you can do with this nifty little cart. I’m so glad that my husband convinced me to follow my heart and get what I really wanted. Not only is this cart super cute, but it’s so convenient. I love it!

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Product: White Gramercy Cart By Recollections
Price: $99.99
Purchase: michaels.com

StraightUp CBD Oil

October 31, 2019 | Lifestyle | 4 Comments »


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StraightUp CBD Oil

StraightUp CBD Oil

I’ve been doing lots of work behind the scenes. I should be caught up and back to my 1-2 posts a week soon. I’ve got so many things to face swatch, but I’ve had to hold off until my husband could get to my hair. In the meantime I’ve got some non-makeup related goodies to share with you all. Starting with this delicious CBD oil!

CBD isn’t a new topic around here. I’ve discussed it quite a bit. I have my favorite products that I swear by, but I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting products. Like the Orange Cream CBD Oil from StraightUp CBD. StraightUp CBD offers 3 flavors. Peppermint, Vanilla Almond, and Orange Cream. Each bottle contains 500MG of CBD. A full dropper contains about 16MG of CBD. The ingredients are very simple.

  • MCT Oil
  • Hemp Derived CBD
  • Natural Flavors
  • Natural Sweetener

The Orange Cream flavor tastes exactly like a creamsicle! I’ve tried so many oils and they all have a rather funky taste. Even the flavored oils. I was pleasantly surprised that this one tasted so good. I was convinced that it was impossible to create a great tasting CBD oil. Or maybe the others just never nailed the flavor combo? I don’t know. What I do know is that this one tastes so good that I don’t have to reach for my cup of water on standby.

StraightUp CBD Oil

If you aren’t familiar with how CBD oils work I’ll walk you through it real quick. First, shake the bottle. Fill the dropper with whatever dose you like and drop it under your tongue. I wait about 30 seconds before swallowing. You can also add a few drops to your favorite beverage. I can see this working nicely in a smoothie. Then in about 20-30 minutes I’m feeling nice and relaxed and ready to start my day.

I’m not going to make any claims. But I will say that as someone who suffers from anxiety and digestive issues, CBD has been the only thing to bring me relief. Of course everyone is different. What works for me might not work for you. However, I will say to be careful where you purchase your CBD. Nowadays you can get some at the gas station and I strongly advise against that. It’s not the same. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Sticking to good quality CBD has helped me so much. It’s a staple in my household and worth every penny. The Orange Cream CBD Oil from StraightUP CBD gets a huge thumbs up from me.

*I received these products complimentary. I was not paid or compensated in any way to write this review. All opinions are completely my own.

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Product: StraightUp CBD Oil – 500MG Orange Cream
Price: $49.99
Purchase: straightupcbd.com
Promo: Use Code midwestglam For 20% Off

Mexico vacation 2019

August 19, 2019 | Lifestyle | 2 Comments »


Before I continue with my regular schedule, I want to talk about my vacation. My family and I used to take yearly vacations (nothing extravagant), but we’ve had to hold off the past few years due to personal issues. So to make up for it we extended our trip an extra week.

Mexico vacation 2019

Don’t mind the expression haha!

For those of you who don’t know, I was a nervous wreck in the weeks leading up to the trip. I’ve been to Mexico before and I’ve flown quite a few times. But after having my son I’ve developed a few fears. Suddenly I was afraid of flying. I tried to keep busy by making lists and cleaning. When the day finally arrived it started off surprisingly well. I got my hair done a few days beforehand, but my curls had fallen out. I have a difficult time curling my own hair, but on that morning my hair turned out really nice. My skin was cooperating too so my makeup went on effortlessly. Everything was going great!

Mexico vacation 2019

The first flight was a bit nerve wracking, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had imagined. I had my iPhone filled with upbeat music to keep my mind at ease. Then we landed in Texas. First we were alerted that our flight was delayed due to engine issues. Yeah, not what you want to hear when you’re a nervous wreck. We decided to use the time to eat and recharge our devices. Then things started to go downhill. Our flight got cancelled! We spent the next hour and a half trying to get a new flight, but was told no flights were available due to the weather. They managed to get us on a flight the next day, but it would land in Mexico City rather than Puebla City. My husband very carefully planned this trip catering to each one of my fears. He opted for Puebla City because it would have only been a 2 hour drive up the mountains instead of the 5+ hours had we landed in Mexico City. We took it because we had arrangements and needed to be in Mexico by the next day.

Mexico vacation 2019

Not a fan of Texas, but I still got my souvenir. Back when I worked at Starbucks I started collecting cups.

Since lots of other flights were cancelled everyone hurried to make hotel reservations so that they wouldn’t have to be stuck in the airport. Which meant we were left with… well some not so great choices. We took what we could so that our son and my mother-in-law could get some rest. We had no access to our luggage since they were in limbo. That meant no clothes, no toiletries, nothing. I wasn’t too happy. My pretty hair? That Texas humidity destroyed it! My makeup? I had to wash it off with whatever I could find at the nearest gas station. I opted for baby shampoo. I suppose it could have been worse.

Mexico vacation 2019

The hot pink bandana that saved our luggage!

The real fun came the following day. We arrived at the airport 3 hours early. We start the check in process and are told that we have reservations, but no actual seat has been assigned. They tell us to go to the original airline so they can fix the issue. It’s all the way on the other side of the airport. No big deal. This is why you arrive early, right? We did this back and forth thing about 6 times. Finally we throw our hands up. Our flight was paid for. It was successfully rescheduled. We were told our luggage would be transferred. Now we are being told there’s nothing they can do. Thankfully someone stepped in and offered to help us. We were told to head to the gate and wait. If seats opened up we could get on. I don’t know how, but somehow there were only 4 seats available and we were able to board. Our luggage was waiting for us in Mexico City. The ONLY reason they even found our luggage was because I used an old trick my father taught me. I tied a hot pink bandana around the handle. When they asked us to describe our luggage and I excitedly shouted ‘pink bandana!’ they were able to locate them all and have them transferred.

Mexico vacation 2019

Thank you, Aeroméxico!

I have to say, going through all of that really took my mind off the fact that I was scared to fly in the first place. I was just so happy to be finally leaving Texas. No hard feelings, Texas, but I’m so not a fan!

Mexico vacation 2019

The ride is scary, but the view is amazing.

The 5+ hour trip up the mountains happened. In the dark. In the rain. It was terrifying. My husband worked so hard to make this easy on me and the universe just took every single one of my fears and served them to me on a platter. In fact, during this whole trip I was exposed to every single fear over and over again. Until it became somewhat normal. And you know what? It really wasn’t as bad as I had remembered. I’m not going to say I’m cured. But if I was told we had to hop on a plane tomorrow and do it all over again I’d be all for it. So long as we can skip over Texas.

Mexico vacation 2019

Cecina tacos.

As for the rest of the stay… we stayed at my mother-in-law’s house. She lives here in the states, but she also has a house in Mexico. Aside from the heat and savage mosquitos, it was wonderful. Most nights we sat outside and enjoyed the cooler weather. We talked and snacked until we got tired and went to sleep. During the day we took trips back down the mountains into some neighboring towns. We bought food and souvenirs. I’ve always enjoyed the food there. Everything is so fresh and delicious! I miss it all already.

Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019

One of the biggest reasons for this trip was to finally baptize my son. My mother-in-law’s town has a very unique tradition. It was quite the event. If I’m being honest I only understood maybe half of the ceremony. It was still very beautiful.

I really have to work on my Spanish for the next time. It’s very rusty. Everyone helped me and not a single person laughed. There was one incident where we were in a store and I had wandered off and was approached by a sales person. He kept talking and very fast. I thought I had told him ‘I’m sorry, I don’t understand.’ But when he squinted and pulled his head back and quickly walked away I had to track down my husband. Him and his mother had a good laugh as they told me what I had actually said was ‘No YOU don’t understand!’ Oops? I suppose that was less embarrassing than my first visit where I asked the churro man for a chorro. Seriously, why are those two words so close? Believe me. One is definitely not like the other.

Mexico vacation 2019

My mother-in-law sent someone out to get me some churros. They really are my favorite haha!

I think I’ve written enough. I could go on and on. While I may have been scared at first and we did encounter some obstacles, we all had a great time. We got to end our trip the way it was supposed to begin. In a really nice hotel not far from the airport complete with air conditioning, a clean bathroom, and room service. I guess in the end it worked out.

Mexico vacation 2019

I was afraid to go for a swim because I didn’t know if the water situation was safe. I figured I had come this far and hadn’t gotten sick. It sure did look inviting though. When I finally decided to go for a little swim it started raining and they locked the doors. You snooze you lose.

I’ll post some photos below with captions. I’ll try my best to spell everything correctly. Also, keep an eye on my Instagram stories. I’ll be sharing even more photos and videos from my trip there.

Mexico vacation 2019

I was taking a nap when my husband ran inside to wake me up so that I wouldn’t miss out on this shot. This was taken just outside my mother-in-law’s house.

Mexico vacation 2019

Statue in Acatlan.

Mexico vacation 2019

Church in Acatlan.

Mexico vacation 2019

Outside the church in my mother-in-law’s town.

Mexico vacation 2019

Inside the church in my mother-in-law’s town.

Mexico vacation 2019

Church in a neighboring town.

Mexico vacation 2019

The best rice and chicken I’ve had in all my life!

Mexico vacation 2019

Chorizo taco at this nice little spot in Acatlan.

Mexico vacation 2019

My mother-in-law and my son. Look at that smile! Much different from the usual Chandler Bing type photos.

Mexico vacation 2019

To compare, here is my mother-in-law and my son again back in 2006.

Mexico vacation 2019

My love.

Mexico vacation 2019

My not so little guy.

Mexico vacation 2019

Taken outside Catedral de Puebla.

Mexico vacation 2019

Taken inside Catedral de Puebla.

Mexico vacation 2019

Taken inside Catedral de Puebla.

Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019
Mexico vacation 2019

If you know me, you know that I can’t resist donuts. So when we finally arrived in Puebla City and I saw their plaza/mall had a Krispy Kreme, I nearly ran to them. They had a Barbie promotion going on.

Mexico vacation 2019

I didn’t get the Barbie donut (I opted for the brownie cake instead), but I did get this cute cup.

Mexico vacation 2019

I like these throw type blankets. I’m always cold and covering up. Even in Summer.

Mexico vacation 2019

Handmade basket and towel to keep my tortillas warm.

Mexico vacation 2019

I thought this little guy was cute.

Mexico vacation 2019

I was really drawn to these salt and pepper shakers at first. But now the more I look at them they kind of give me the creeps.

Mexico vacation 2019

When we were leaving my mother-in-law was pretty sad and started going through all of her souvenirs and handing me things. I turned most down assuring her I was ok and that I had more than enough. I did take this apron though. I’m always in the kitchen and I tend to make a mess of myself. The pockets are handy and the color is super cute.

Mexico vacation 2019

Picked these mascaras up for my friend. I got a few for myself too. I’m a little worried about trying them though. They weren’t sealed. All of these ice cream lickers got me worried about everything now.

Mexico vacation 2019

Until next time.

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