I GOT A JOB!

Ahhh! So this new year is really working out for me so far! As you can tell by this title, I got a job. This was one of the things I wanted to do before the end of 2015. It all happened so fast I still can't believe it. I am a full time college student so I aside from teaching piano and teaching Sunday school I have never had a job. I have been wanting to get one lately so to start I called some places around my local outdoor shopping center last Saturday. I was about to give up when I called this little children's clothing store and the girl on the phone informed me that they were indeed hiring. So I decided to drive down to the store that day since it wasn't that far of a drive. I walked in and immediately felt like this would be the perfect place for me to work. As I was filling out the application I was talking with one of the girls working and come to find out she was the owner's daughter/ the manager. She gave me an interview on the spot and then asked me to come back the following day to speak with another person. I walk in on Sunday have what was another fun and stress free conversation/interview then was told that the manager would contact me. Monday passed and I heard nothing so me being the worrier that I am started to worry that I had over talked and/or said some things that made me look and sound stupid. Tuesday I sat around willing my phone to go off all day and when 7:00 pm finally hit I figured I wouldn't hear anything that day, but to my surprise at nearly 8 I got a phone call and was offered the job and now I start on Thursday! Words can't express how excited I am to work for this store! I know that there are going to be bad days because some people don't know how to treat other humans but I am ready for the challenge.

Skin Care: Ulta's Dual Action Cleansing System

For a while now I have been on the hunt for a cheap alternative to the Clarisonic. I have combination skin so I can only use moisturizer that is for oily skin, the problem with that is the dry parts of my face don't get the attention that they need causing my face to become flaky and gross. So I started to do some research for something that would help keep my skin smooth. All over the internet I found things about the Clarisonic, but I just just couldn't bring myself to pay over $100 for one. Then one day I happened to come across the Ulta's Dual Action Cleansing System for only $25! Now that's a deal I couldn't pass up! Since Christmas was right around the corner my parents actually were the ones who got it for me,but if they hadn't I would have gotten it myself. This system does exactly what I wanted it to do. I have used it two times and I can already see and feel a huge difference in my skin. I had a lot of blackheads on the top of my nose and just in the two uses this thing has gotten rid a lot of them! So if you are looking for something that will work fast and really clean/smooth your skin I highly recommend this product. I don't normally have a lot of breakouts all over my face they are mostly just on my chin and so this system might break you out at first, my chin broke out slightly but no where else, but that is just because it has pulled everything out. I will do an updated review by the end of December after I have had a little more use out of it but so far it has made a huge difference in the texture and look of my face! If you are interested I am leaving a link to the product right here.
 

DIY Phone Case

If you are anything like me you get bored really easy of using the same old phone case day in and day out. Here is a fast and easy DIY just for you! All you need is something to cut with, scrapbook paper or you can print something, something to trace with, and most important a clear phone case...I got mine from amazon for $11. I will be using a iPhone 6 plus case, but this should work for any phone.

To start with lay your case on the paper wherever you desire face up. I would suggest you first use a thick piece of scrapbook paper, make it fit perfect, and then from there use that to trace!

After you know it fits well trace the inside of the camera hole.

You can use whatever best works for you to cut the hole out. For a cleaner cut though I would go with an exacto knife.

And there you have it fun interchangeable phone cases that best fit your personality! 

Pumpkin Cookies

What are the holidays without yummy treats! Here is one of my favorite recipes in the fall. These cookie almost have a muffin like texture to them. Baking these will make your house smell amazing for hours! I got this recipe from Pillsbury Best Cookies Cookbook. Copyright 1997

Pumpkin Cookies

Heat oven to 350F

Bake for 10-15 minutes

In a large bowl combine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter softened
Beat until light and fluffy

Next add in
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
blend well

Lastly add in
2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
blend well
you can also add 3/4 cup chopped nuts if you'd like.

Frosting

For those of you who want something a little sweeter

In a medium saucepan combine

3 tablespoons of margarine/butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

bring to a boil, stir constantly

COOL 10 min

Next add in 

1/4 cup milk

beat till smooth

lastly add in

1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar