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Y’all know how much I love reviewing empty products! So this time I thought I would do it VLOG style to help explain what I LOVED and what I didn’t about a product a little bit better!
Category: Beauty
Current Crushes
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Since, Valentines Day will be here before we know it I wanted to put together a fun guide of some of my favorites items and also their affordable dupes. I know I personally love to save up for real items and splurge on dupes! Below are some of my favorite recent items or items I have been eyeing!
David Yurman Bracelet| Dupe $18
Chanel Perfume| Dupe $25
Lip Sweatshirt| Dupe $18
Sam Edelman Shoes| Dupe $25
Chanel Purse| Dupe $22
Gucci Belt| Dupe $15
Heart Blouse| Dupe $15
Leather Leggings| Dupe $15
What are you hoping to get this Valentines Day?
XOXO Gabbing Ginger
Saranghae Skin Care
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Being in my [early] thirties I am always on the lookout for new and great skincare. When Saranghae reached out to me to try their product I was really excited.
Below is a quick video of the product and the routine. Results don’t happen overnight so I will be sure to update y’all in a month or so. I can say after just a few days I love how soft and bright my skin feels and looks!
Their process heals, regenerates and protects. It is a pretty simple 5 step process [and really only 4 because the make is as needed]!
Step 1: Nourishing + Moisturizing Cleanser
Step 2: Deep Radiance Serum
Step 3: Firm & Life Cellular Regeneration Cream
Step 4: Focus Renewal Eye Cream
Step 5: Elemental Essence Mask [as needed]
Fun fact: Saranghae is the #1 fastest growing Korean Beauty brand in the US. Bonus points for all of these raves I have listed below.
- They offer you a 30 Day Full Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee. If you’re not happy with Saranghae for any reason at all we will refund your purchase.
- They offer FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING on ALL of our products regardless of dollar value
- They promise you that we will always use the highest quality ingredients
- They promise that they are always environmentally sustainable & responsible
- They promise to always use suppliers that pay a fair wage to their employees
- They promise you that you will always receive the BEST PRICE as our direct customer. Should you see Saranghae for less than what you’ve purchased, we will promptly refund you the difference.
I am loving this easy to use skin care routine. Click here if you want to try it out!
XOXO GabbingGinger
Fashion on the 4th
How is it possible that July is almost here!?! I LOVE fireworks [not setting them off myself though #whimpforlife]! I am ready for the holiday “weekend” and to enjoy a few brews and watch Tripp hopefully enjoy some fireworks! These are some of my favorite items for the holiday and guess what… all from Amazon because #momlife. Another plus?! Every piece is UNDER $25!!!
Hat:
XOXO Gabbing Ginger
Perfume Perfection
When it comes to perfume I definitely have my “go-to’s”. I do lean towards certain scents depending on the season. I usually stick with one or two signature scents throughout the season. These are what I think smell good on my skin and that over and over again I get compliments on!
Burberry: The perfect warm winter scent. This scent makes me feel relaxed and cozy!
Burberry Brit:I have the older packaging]: Love the floral crispy vanilla scent of this. Perfect for on the go and everyday. I almost ALWAYS receive compliments when I have this one on.
Marc Jacobs Lola: My favorite Spring and summer floral scent. It makes me joyful and happy when I wear it.
Chanel: Chance: A: I LOVE this twist up travel size perfume. SO great for moms on the go! B: The scent is SO yummy and gives me a little pep at the beginning of my day.
Chanel: Coco Mademoiselle: My favorite date night scent and is very enticing and warm.
Fendi: A fruity but deep blend. This is a really good all year scent. This is what I keep in my handy Travel Sprayer above. LOVE this sprayer because it is SUPER easy to fill and great for on the go moms!
What is your favorite signature scent?
XOXO- Gabbing Ginger
Current Crushes [UNDER $50]
The weather is changing and I have my eyes on a lots of new spring time items! I have found some of my favorite finds and all are a steal under $50!
What are your current crushes?
XOXO Gabbing Ginger
Empties- 2.0
I am back at it with this month’s update on my empties! And what do you know… EVERYTHING can be found at my favorite store Target!
Up & Up Diapers– LOVE these diapers. I would say that at night I do like to go up a size though for extra protection!
Aveeno Clear Completion: Sometimes about foamy soap makes me happy. This cleanser is gentle on skin but works! I love how it leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. Definitely recommend.
Nature Made D3: These are vitamin D pills. After having Tripp during my yearly lab work I was found to have a vitamin D deficiency [thanks sun-screen] so because of that I started taking these. I have noticed that my energy and mood have improved and there is LOTS of research to show support in taking vitamin D because of the health benefits! Recommend these vitamin D pills. Of course talk to your doctor before taking any medication!
Bio-Oil: I used this after pregnancy because after I had Tripp all of a sudden I had stretch marks. This has really helped keep my skin moisturized and the stretch marks are mostly gone and what are left are really faded. Definitely recommend.
Crest Prohealth Advanced Toothpaste: I felt this toothpaste cleaned well. It was not my favorite taste and the cap WOULD NOT STAY SHUT. It drove me bananas. I would recommend a twist top Crest instead.
What products are you loving right now?
XOXO Gabbing Ginger
What’s in my diaper bag?
As babies get older what you carry in your diaper bag changes! After switching things around I finally found a solution that works best for me. I hated that my stuff was getting cluttered with Tripp’s stuff and I wanted a easier solution than carrying two bags.
A friend of mine recommended a back pack for Tripp when we use the the child watch at the gym and that is how the lightbulb went off in my head. I keep everything of Tripp’s in his backpack and throw it in my big bag! So much better and easier to find what I need.
So onto the good stuff…Our bags:
Mine [Louis Vuitton]: Neverfull MM
His [Pottery Barn]: Pre-K size
Wipes [Target]
Diapers [Target]
Water Bottle [Bed Bath and Beyond]
Outfit [Carter’s]: Because accidents happen.
EOS [Target]: We both actually use this because it is so easy to use on him because he thinks it is a nipple! HA!
Sophie [Target]
Sippy Straw Cup [Target]
Snack Container [Buy Buy Baby] [with goldfish of course]. He also loves yogurt puffs! I linked a different product than what I have. My biggest complaint is there isn’t an air tight lid for mine and then one I linked has that!
Lipstick [Mac]
Hand cream [Bath and Body Works]
Granola [Target] because nursing moms are ALWAYS hungry.
Book [Priddy Books]
Rattle [Similar]
Sunglasses [RayBans]
Wallet [Louis Vuitton]
Gum [Target]
XOXO Gabbing Ginger
Empties
Hey everyone! One thing I am trying to get better about is using up the products I have before buying new things. So I thought I would start compiling my empty products and then give feedback on what I like and didn’t like!
Nothing is off limits so these posts will cover makeup, beauty, baby, food…. and so on! Let’s get started!
Physicians formula powder: Great product. I still lean toward lose powder because I break my pressed powders EVERYTIME. I would still recommend this product. It has good coverage and is great on sensitive skin.
Elf Eyeliner: LOVE LOVE LOVE this product and the price point. And even though the container is small it lasted quite awhile! Thumbs up!
Huggies wipes: I love these wipes. Are good at getting everything clean (both baby wise and baby mess wise) and I like that they are a little thicker. Thumbs up!
Up & Up wipes: This wipes did the job but I HATED the scent. I would recommend unscented.
Hand Creme: Love having this on the go in my diaper bag. They don’t have this scent [I linked a similar one] but I love how this creme feels and it seems to keep my hands soft! Thumbs up!
Bath & Body Works Soap: I LOVE their soap and I love trying different scents. The foaming soap is my favorite but not for any particular reason. Both of the scents were great [I also LOVE the lemon scents for the kitchen]. These soaps were one of the reasons I decided I needed to start using up product. When we moved I found about 10 half used soaps under our sinks… what can I say I like to change them with the seasons. Thumbs up on these!
Pantene: I LOVE this shampoo [& conditioner]. Everyone always compliments how shiny and pretty my hair is when I use this. AND IT SMELLS SO GOOD. Thumbs up!
Babyganics Bubble Bath: This stuff smells amazing and Tripp LOVES it! Bath time was major with sleep training and playing in the bubble bath is a favorite of Tripp’s. I think the scent also helps him relax. Thumbs up!
Vitafusion Prenatal: Since I am still breastfeeding I take prenatal. I love the gummies but I have had a few brands and these aren’t my favorite in taste but they still taste good. However, for someone else they may be their favorite flavor. Would recommend.
What are you favorite products you consistently use up?
XOXO- Gabbing Ginger
Fort Worth Favorites- Part Deux
It is been awhile since I have posted about my favorite Fort Worth things. Here is my previous post. Everything I have listed are a mix of local and nation or region wide. Just places I love to give my business to! I am hoping to start posting more regularly about my favorite places so this list is NOT all inclusive and I plan to continue to add to it.
Activities:
The Zoo– Fun family activity with friendly staff!
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo– When in cowtown you have to go to the rodeo!
Food/Beverage:
Steel City Pops– Unique popsicles!
Sweet Sammies– Ice cream cookies. Cookies are homemade and ice cream is the beloved Blue Bell.
Taco Diner– I like this family friendly restaurant because there are always kids, margaritas a yummy and their menu has fun twists on Mexican food!
Tech:
The Fixi Shop– Broken iPhone? No problem, they will fix it while your wait OR you can do curbside drop off!
Beauty:
Fancy Nails: Great staff and CLEAN establishment!
What are your cowtown favorites?
XOXO Gabbing Ginger