Since Kody and I are from different states, we switch off going to the others' parents for Christmas and Thanksgiving every year. This year we went to Idaho for Christmas to stay with Kody's sister and then we went and visited my family in Arizona for Christmas! Kody got three weeks off from school so it was a nice, long break that we were able to spend in the warm Arizona sun. My brother got back from his 2-year church mission in July so it was so fun to all be together for Christmas for the first time in a while. We had a blast!

bye, snow!

Me & Jack went out to lunch with my mom a bunch of times and it was sooo fun. I loved just hanging out with her and being able to eat outside a lot as well :)

We went on a BUNCH of hikes. It is one of our favorite things to do when we are down there.

Making little gingerbread houses at my grandmas house one night. Jack loved it!

Kody and I even got to go on a nice date night while my parents and brothers watched Jack. We went to P.F Changs and Sugar Bowl and walked around downtown Scottsdale. It was a perfect night with just the two of us.

Lots of walks!

My family has a couple of quads that are so much fun to go to the desert with!

Jack and nanny :)

Jack got his very own vaccuum cleaner for Christmas!

Kody and my brothers in the hot tub

One night we went to Barro's pizza for dinner and there was a little kids area right by our table. While we were talking I looked over and saw Jack sitting at his own little table, pretending to drink out of  a little cup! It was so cute, I had to take a picture.

Nothing better than sleepy snuggles with my boy!

Girls night + Jack with my cute mama!

Jack sitting by his first desert campfire.

xo

Playing Jack's new favorite game, "horsey"

He had no interest in Santa whatsoever. Just wanted to get down and run around.

He LOVED the tree though!

First snowy Sunday of the year!

Snuggly always

Jack's first time playing in the snow! He was so confused and intrigued by it at first and just stood there staring at it all.

One night we sat around the table (Jack at his high chair) and made our own graham cracker houses. Kody's gingerbread creation. It was going to be a big, beautiful gingerbread church but he was overzealous and it fell down.

My little house right before it collapsed!

Santa baby!

Trying to get a workout in while Jack ran around.

On our way to go see the Christmas lights!

I have honestly been thinking about this blog post for like six months now- not even kidding! I have been a crazy lady when it comes to drugstore makeup and I'm pretty sure I've tried just about everything there is- this year especially. No, not all of these things are new this year, some have been around for a while but it's just a roundup of all of my favorites as of now. I am wearing these products in the photos as well :)

This post is NOT sponsored, although I wish it were. It is truly just the things I really do love (although there are affiliate links). All opinions are my own.



1. MILANI BAKED BLUSH

I have it in the shade Dolce Pink. I don't like crazy, super obvious blush so this one is perfect for me. Goes on light but is super buildable if you want a more pigmented look.

2. LOREAL COLOUR RICHE POP BALM

I have a few different ones but my favorite is the shade Tender Mauve. Great for days where you don't want to look like you're wearing a ton of makeup. Is also a lip balm so moisturizes your lips at the same time.

3. WET N' WILD LIQUID CATSUIT LIPSTICK

Wears just as well as any other matte liquid lipstick I have tried but is like 1/4 of the price.

4. MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS

Smells amazing and literally makes your lips feel baby-soft.

5. PHYSICIANS FORMULA BUTTER BRONZER

I know I have already talked about this like 100x on my blog/social media so I'll just let you know that I absolutely love it and leave it at that :)

6. MILANI CONCEAL + PERFECT FOUNDATION

This stuff has amazzzzing coverage and goes on so smooth! I have had more people ask "what foundation are you wearing" when I have worn this than any other foundation (including the expensive ones). I wear the shade 02 Natural. 

7. MAYBELLINE FIT ME SET + SMOOTH POWDER

I use this to set my under eye after applying concealer (when I'm going for a more full-coverage look) so I usually like to look for one of the lightest shades I can find. It smooths my skin so well and is better priced than most of the pressed powders I've tried. The entire Fit Me line is honestly just amazing all the way around.

8. WET N' WILD DEWY FACE PRIMER

This is BY FAR the best-priced primer out there and I love that it isn't matte like all the other ones! It gives my makeup such a smooth, dewy finish and I keep buying it over and over again.

9. WET N' WILD PHOTOFOCUS CONCEALER

Wet N' Wild is seriously killing it this year. Love how smoothly this concealer goes on. Stays put throughout the day and is UNDER FIVE BUCKS. I use the shade Light Ivory. 

10. COVERGIRL TRU NAKED EYESHADOW

Truly obsessed with this one. I wasn't sure what a 'buttery eyeshadow' was until I tried this one. They have a bunch of different pallets but my favorite is the 'Roses' one.

11.WET N' WILD RETRACTABLE BROW PENCIL

Before I bought this one I had the Anastasia Brow Definer (which I really liked) but this one is literally the same exact thing and is waaaaay cheaper. So I returned that one and stuck with this one. Lately it has been the only thing I use on my brows.


12. MILANI HIGHLIGHTER

Milani is one of my favorite newer drugstore brands and I think they make such great stuff. Love this powder highlighter in the shade 'afterglow'.

13. NYX MATTE LIQUID EYELINER

I am VERY picky about liquid eyeliners. I have tried so many lately and this is the only one I like! Goes on smoothly and stays nice and black all day long.

14. PIXI FACIAL TONERS

I have tried probably around 7 different toners over the past year and these ones take the cake. I am loving the Rose one especially because it smells AMAZING. I use them after I wash off my makeup at night and before I put on moisturizer :)

WHEW! Okay so there you have it! Let me know if you have tried any of these products and what you thought of them! Also let me know if there is a drugstore item not on this list that you are in love with and I will be sure to check it out.

Thanks so much for reading!


xo