RunningAroundATree
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
My Waffle Recipe
Things that you will need:
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
- Waffle Machine
- Microwave
- Soup bowl
- Measuring Spoons and cups
- Soup Ladle
This usually makes me a heaping plateful as seen in my picture, you can also add blueberries (like I did!) or other yummy stuff if you'd like!
Ingredients you will need:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 2 eggs
-1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup butter
- Pam
This is very simple to make! Here are the step by steps for making these yummy waffles!!
1. Take your Pam and spray the top and bottom of the Waffle machine, I like to make sure that it won't stick no matter what so I use it.
2. Take the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and combine them in the large bowl... mix the ingredients lightly.
3. Measure out the milk and place into the soup bowl and microwave it for approx. 40 seconds or until its a bit warm.. Do Not make it boiling hot. Add this to the dry ingredients, as well as the 2 eggs and vanilla extract. Melt the butter in the microwave as well and add into the bowl.
4. Whisk it all together, making sure there are no clumps and that it's all smooth. If you wanted to add berries or other extra's do so at this point.
5. Plug in waffle machine and let it warm up. Once at desirable temperature, use the soup ladle to portion the waffle mix onto the little square sections.
6. Wait a couple mins and VOILA!! WAFFLESSS!! :)
Enjoy with Maple syrup, cut up berries or even vanilla ice cream!
Rimmel ScandalEyes Lycra Flex Mascara
This is another product that I've purchased from Shoppers Drugmart and I've gone back to buy again. It seems to always be on sale for around $8 so it's a pretty good deal. I bought it in 001 Black, color wise it's good just like any other mascara. I have long blonde eyelashes so I absolutely loved the big wand. Makes it easy to separate the lashes, doesn't get clumpy at all. It makes my eyelashes look long and thick so im pretty happy in that sense. If I do accidently get it on my eyelid, it comes off fairly well and it holds well till night time. If I had to rate this product it would be a 9/10, it's a really good deal! I will prob. purchase this again.
NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker
I went out to Target for my first time!! ( Their fairly new to Canadians) so I was blown away by their makeup section! They are way better hands down then Walmart.. def gonna shop there for makeup products. Anyways I picked this NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker up when I was there. I've always wanted to try an eye marker so I gave this a try. I got it in Carbon Black and payed around $10 for it.
Im still a little iffy about the product, it's hard to apply when you have foundation and eye shadow on your eyelids. I had to keep wiping it so it would apply dark. You also have to press on somewhat hard for the liquid to come out, sometime the tip wouldn't be that wet and the base would be :S
It's not the easiest eyeliner I've used before, If I do decide to buy this in the future.. I will probably get the thicker brush since it looks like it would be a lot easier to work with. I'll put a pic of the marker tip below all the text. If I had to rate this product it would be a 5/10 since it was hard to work with, If you guys have questions or comments, please feel free to comment :)
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation
I picked this up from shoppers a while back and I ended up going back for more as I was very impressed by this product. Price wise it isn't over priced at all for what you get. I have pretty pale skin so I got the 150 Buff Chamois, It matches my skin perfectly color wise. I've had problems with other foundations with the coloring, sometimes they'll be too yellow toned or just too red toned for my skin so it doesn't blend in that well. This product however was completely different, it blends in sooo well! it honestly looks like your not wearing makeup. I've gotten so many compliments on my skin since I started using this!
I find the texture of it a lot better then the other mousse foundations like in comparison to the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse, it's more liquidy so you can apply it a lot easier.. whereas the Dream Matte is sometimes crumbly feeling when you apply it. I use a foundation brush to apply it and it blends very nicely onto the skin. The 24hrs on the lid is absolutely true, It looks amazing till night time and holds up to hot weather. If I were to rate this product, it would have to be 10/10.. I will continue using this product. It's well worth the money in my mind.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
iPad Apps I'm Obsessed With: Hay Day
This is by far my fave game app, if you haven't yet.... Download it! You basically run your own farm, you have a set amount of coins and diamonds to start off with ( if you want more you have to purchase them). You have farm animals you must feed in order to get an item from, to get bacon you have to make pig feed to give to the pig. You can sell your items at your little roadside shop, you can set the prices to what you wish but there's a limit so people don't get too greedy!
Once you start rolling in the money you can purchase items for your farm, from a BBQ to a pie oven. It's not all about just running a farm though! You have a bulletin board next to your house with items you have to either buy or make to achieve the tasks, you get XP plus coins for completing them. Later on you have the options of purchasing a dock upgrade for your boat, purchasing more land and opening your mine. Its seriously addicting and I'd have to give it a 10/10!
Once you start rolling in the money you can purchase items for your farm, from a BBQ to a pie oven. It's not all about just running a farm though! You have a bulletin board next to your house with items you have to either buy or make to achieve the tasks, you get XP plus coins for completing them. Later on you have the options of purchasing a dock upgrade for your boat, purchasing more land and opening your mine. Its seriously addicting and I'd have to give it a 10/10!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Product Review! Quo Total Perfection Foundation
I bought this foundation a couple months ago, spent over $20 on it and bought the foundation brush by Quo as well. While I absolutely fell in love with the brush... I didn't with their foundation!
It goes on well, matched my skin tone very well since I have pale skin.. so in that sense its good.
The things that I hated about it was....
I'd def. think again before buying the product again, there's cheaper brands out there that do a better job hands down. Again the only good thing was the colour match for light shades. 3/10 for me...
It goes on well, matched my skin tone very well since I have pale skin.. so in that sense its good.
The things that I hated about it was....
- Makes your skin look very very oily :(
- It creases really bad after a while so it makes your face look super wrinkly.
- Comes off very easily compared to other brands i've used.
I'd def. think again before buying the product again, there's cheaper brands out there that do a better job hands down. Again the only good thing was the colour match for light shades. 3/10 for me...
Beauty Product Must-haves for Me!
Well I didn't really realize that I had an obsession with Maybelline products until I made this list...I tend to go for Drugstore brands typically. These are products that I find that work best for me, I'd typically use these for a day to day natural look.. nothing over the top. Sooooo.. lets get started on the list!
1. Mascara
Im really picky when it comes to the type of brush, I like the straight thick bushy bristled brush...my number one go to mascara that i find makes my lashes look long and not clumpy is....
Maybelline- The Turbo Volume Express Mascara in very black.
2. Blush
I was never that into blush until I tried this one, its very soft and creamy texture.
Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin.
3. Eyeshadow
I like clean natural colour for an everyday look, I'll also use this for highlighting below the brow when using other eyeshadow shades.
Maybelline Chic Naturals in 15S Linen
4. Bronzer
My face is a tad bit pale so I love to liven up the look and add a nice glow with a little bronzer.
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer in Sun Love.
5. Cover Up/ Foundation
I have 2 faves, one is great for a matte look..but a pain to apply..the other is liquid for a dewy look.
I absoultely love the consistancy and stay power of this product but the brush could be a tad better.
Annabelle Studios Smudge Paint in Tar Black.
7. Chapstick
I love love love the smell of this Chapstick, it's a little tinted and makes your lips feel amazing!
Nivea Lip Smoothie in Cranberry and Raspberry.
8. LipGloss
I also love the vanilla smell of this lip gloss and the coral colour of it.
L'Oreal Color Riche Le Gloss.
1. Mascara
Im really picky when it comes to the type of brush, I like the straight thick bushy bristled brush...my number one go to mascara that i find makes my lashes look long and not clumpy is....
Maybelline- The Turbo Volume Express Mascara in very black.
2. Blush
I was never that into blush until I tried this one, its very soft and creamy texture.
Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin.
3. Eyeshadow
I like clean natural colour for an everyday look, I'll also use this for highlighting below the brow when using other eyeshadow shades.
Maybelline Chic Naturals in 15S Linen
4. Bronzer
My face is a tad bit pale so I love to liven up the look and add a nice glow with a little bronzer.
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer in Sun Love.
5. Cover Up/ Foundation
I have 2 faves, one is great for a matte look..but a pain to apply..the other is liquid for a dewy look.
- Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Porcelaine Ivory.
- Maybelline FIT me! in shade 115.
I absoultely love the consistancy and stay power of this product but the brush could be a tad better.
Annabelle Studios Smudge Paint in Tar Black.
7. Chapstick
I love love love the smell of this Chapstick, it's a little tinted and makes your lips feel amazing!
Nivea Lip Smoothie in Cranberry and Raspberry.
8. LipGloss
I also love the vanilla smell of this lip gloss and the coral colour of it.
L'Oreal Color Riche Le Gloss.
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