Makeup makes me happy

Even though I totally have no idea when it comes to how to apply eyeshadow. My normal routine is slap on some under-eye concealer, draw on dark brown eyeliner, curl up the lashes, and swipe on a few coats of extra black mascara. I have it down to 5 minutes because that's how I roll these days.

I can't even tell you the last time I dried my hair. Maybe March? Some days it's a wet pony, and some days it's a wet braid. I'd rather get 20 minutes of snuggle time with the babe in the morning than tackle a blowdryer. At least I don't have an office job :-) And THANK GOD I didn't succumb to the "mom hair" that is chin length and thus "so much easier in the morning". Short hair, on me, requires a blow out every single day, whereas with long hair it's just up and out of my face. It's not stylish and I certainly don't think I look good.... but it's quick and easy and that's what I'm about these days: spending the maximum amount of time with my kid every day.

The point of this? I need makeup that is quick and easy. I have a random assortment of stuff that I use, but I always start with the Miracle Set by MaryKay. I totally love it and I just saw Molly's blog post over at Stilettos & Diapers about her giveaway and review of a bunch of different MaryKay products!!! Check out her review and enter for a chance to win $100 worth of beauty products. Let her know I sent you :-)

300th Post + Help Wanted

So here we are, just a few days after my blogiversary, with 300 posts..... and the exact same blog layout since day 1!



We've already established that 2010 will be a year of goals, changes, and all that goodness, and I was happy to see 2009 say goodbye. Why not kick off the new year with a blog makeover?

Thing is, I have no idea how to do that... and that's where YOU come in! I'm looking for someone to help me redesign my blog. I have lots of ideas, and i"m just looking for someone who knows how to make them come to life. I'm really just looking for a new header and background - nothing too extensive - and as this is the year of pinching pennies and all that, I'm hoping to find someone who would do this for some major exposure on my blog.

If you're interested and can help, please email me at blessthisnest@gmail.com. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!