My Pretty Pink Box

the first time i saw one of these was from vanessa of nessasarymakeup.com &i was like hey that's cool.. a box full of samples for around $15! the price varies from month to month.. box to box.. depending on what's being offered that month. i've seen them go anywhere from $10 to $15 bucks.

these boxes release at the beginning of every month &sell like hot cakes.. literally! they are available @ 7AM the day they are released &are sold out within the hour.. for months i've tried to get my hands on one &FAILED each time.. either i would forgot, didn't wake up, or woke up too late. anyway i FINALLY set my alarm for 6:45AM got up sat @ the computer.. waited for that BUY NOW button to show up &got one! ..of course i went back to sleep afterwards! (=

so here are the goodies inside my box!

overall: i'm happy w/ what i ended up getting in my box.. i was hoping for some NYX &eyeko items but i've never tried any of the items i got except for BigSexyHair (which is an HG item for me) so we'll have to see how i like these.. there was an eye cream in my box &i need to start using an eye cream so getting that was pretty cool.. i think this is great for any of you who are curious about trying out new items.

the companies participating for each month are listed on the website prior to that month's sale so you are able to know what items you may or many not receive. this month (MAY) is already over but if you sign up for email reminders you can catch the JUNE box @ myprettypinkbox.com! (=

xoxo ~ Jane<33

A Mother's Love

my journey through motherhood..

August 2006
my pregnant belly @ 30 weeks or 7½ months
(a month or so before giving birth)

September 26, 2006
the day our lil benjamin enter the world &made us proud parents!

October 2006
my son was a month old here &a pumpkin for his first Halloween

April 2007
ben's baptism into the catholic faith

September 2007
ben's 1st birthday

September 2008
ben's 2nd birthday @ chuckie cheese's

being a mom has been such a rewarding experience.. to be able see the product of you grow each day is such a beautiful thing.. it makes life all the more worth while. i truly am blessed &look forward to all the beautiful things the future has to hold for me & my son! (=

to my own mother..

thanksgiving 2007
me, my momma, &my sis

without this wonderful woman right here.. i would be nothing. she's showed me how to be the person i am today & continues to guide me in being the best mother i can be. she supports me in anything i do.. the type of mother that will drop everything when you need her &will wake up in the middle of the night to talk.. will help me when i have problems.. she definitely has my back. she truly is a SUPER MOM &i strive everyday to be just like her!

like tupac said..
"And there's no way I can pay you back
But my plan is to show you that I understand
You are appreciated!"

i LOVE YOU MOM!! (=

Happy Mother's Day!!
to all the wonderful grandmothers, mothers, &mothers-to-be! (=

xoxo ~ Jane<33

Weekend Recap / Tagged!

RECAP: last weekend

Congrats to MANNY (PACMAN) PACQUIAO!!
for his victory i knew he was gonna win! (;


so if you follow me on my twitter.. you would know that i partied after the fight for his victory.. LOL! okay it was really for my bro-in-law's girl's bday.. she's the 2nd girl from the left! (in case you're wondering) i LOVE her!! (=

here we are @XS
w/ our lovey doveys..
you can tell my hubby was drinking.. he's super slouching &funny looking!? LOL!


TAG: on the spot pix
I was tagged by the lovely melissa of ladystarr.blogspot.com thanks hun! (=

Rules: Take a picture of yourself RIGHT now. No primping or preparing. Just snap a picture. Load the picture onto your blog. Tag some people to play.

taken w/ my sidekick LX cam.. yesterday @ school after my last exam waiting for my ride.. hair blowing away.. no make up on &my 4-eyes going on! (8

I TAG:
abby @ dirtontherocks.com
angel @ einjely.blogspot.com
MC @ eyezaddiction.blogspot.com
makeupxa @ makeupxa.blogspot.com
tiff @ bighairbiggerlashes.blogspot.com

hope everyone is having a good week thus far! (=

xoxo ~ Jane<33

TAG: What I'm Using Right Now..

TAG: what I'm using right now..

tag taken from aubrey of fafinettex3.blogspot.com

HAIRShampoo - Garnier Fructis fortifying shampoo, sleek & shine

Conditioner - Garnier Fructis fortifying cream conditioner, sleek & shine

Hair Mask - Garnier Fructis fortifying deep comditioner

Styling Products - Hair Spray: Big Sexy Hair spray & play harder, firm volumizing hairspray Heat protectant: Vo5 Extreme Style Heat Defense conditioning spray Hair Conditioning: Aussie Leave-in Conditioner, hair insurance & Sunsilk Hydra TLC 24/7 creme (use depends how my hair style)

BODYBody Wash - Dial Antioxidant Body Wash in cranberry & antioxidant pearl
(i started using the antibacterial body washes b/c of my belly button piercing &just never stop using it)
or LUSH soaps: Honey I Washed The Kids & Porridge

Body Moisturizer - my body wash is a daily skin defense & extra moisturizer

Antiperspirant - Dove

Fake Tan - none.. i like my natural color & i get darker naturally during the summer


FACE
Makeup Remover - Mandom Cleansing Express moist for dry/normal skin

Cleanser - LUSH Angels On Bare Skin cleanser

Exfoliator - St. Ives apricot scrub

Mask - Queen Helene mint julep masque

MAKEUP
Primer - Rimmel Fix & Perfect primer

Foundation - MAC Select SPF 15 foundation in NC30 (for special occasions)

Concealer - MAC Select cover-up

Powder - MAC Select Sheer / pressed powder in NC30 (for everyday)

Blush - MAC Spaced out, Fun&Games, Mocha, & Love Rock

Bronzer - MAC Refined MSF

Highlighter - i don't really use highlighters but if i do i use the highlight side of Love Rock.

Eyebase - Too Faced Shadow Insurance or MAC Paint Pot in soft ochre

Eyeshadow - MAC Blackberry & Vanilla

Eyeliner - Loreal Lineur Intense liquid liner (lashline) & Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On pencil (waterline)

Curler - Shu Uemura 24k gold eyelash curler

Mascara - CoverGirl LashBlast

Lipstick - MAC Slimshine Bare & MAC Cremesheen Creme Cup & Shygirl (everyday lippies)

Gloss - MAC Bountiul Plushglass & Money Honey Dazzleglass (everyday lippies)

Nail Varnish - China Glaze V (what i'm loving right now but i have so much more)
I TAG:
anyone.. who has not yet done this tag &would like to do it! (=
(let me know if you do.. i'd love to see yours too!)

xoxo ~ Jane<33