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BeautyComing this month

Eyelash Serums

I've tried two different ones. Are the results surprising??? You need to wait and find out.

Review in progress...
Home and GardenComing soon

An umbrella for your plants?? Who knew!

It's triple digits where I live and my plants need more than water.

Review in progress...
FoodComing soon

Dried fruit from Central Coast

We purchased some dried fruit while we were in Central Cali at a Farmers Market... — feedback coming soon!

Review in progress...
TravelComing this month

Carmel By The Sea

We went for a mini vacation. Can't wait to share the great restaurants and nearby Big Sur.

Review in progress...
On my shelf right now

What I'm currently testing

These are the products I'm putting through their paces right now. Full reviews coming soon.

Beauty

Too Faced Lip Injection Lip Plumper

Week 3 of testing

Hype or Not? Is it better than Botox? Full review coming soon

Home and Garden

Hexclad Frying Pans

Daily use for 2 weeks

Purchased them at a Costco "Road show". Cooking results coming soon.

Food

Outshine Fruit Bars

Week 1 of testing

Trying to have a healthier dessert. How do the flavors rate....wait and see!

Travel

Cottage On A Pier?

One trip in

Will report back later on this unique destination.

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