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Adorable & Practical Bridesmaid Gifts

April 18, 2022May 11, 2022 Karyn Locke

It’s only a couple of months until wedding season officially kicks off, so compiling a list of completely, adorably practical bridesmaid gifts so you can start planning now is right up my street. From personalized coffee mugs to the softest pajamas to bridesmaid’s invitations, here are the items that made my short list for this year! Practical Bridesmaid Gifts I know how stressful planning a wedding can be. And back a million years ago when I got married, if someone would have given me a list of adorable bridesmaids gifts…

Aldi Lacura Eyeshadow Palette: Naked Palette Dupe

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Karyn Locke

lacura eye palette urban decay naked palette dupe

If I can score a dupe for a high end eyeshadow palette for a tenth of the price, you bet I’m sharing it with everyone I know. This week, the Aldi Lacura eyeshadow palette hit my store shelves and I immediately knew it was a dupe for Urban Decay. So, I grabbed the last one off the shelf and ran home to test and swatch it. And the results are eye opening. Here’s why you need to run, not walk to Aldi for the Lacura eye palette Urban Decay dupes. …

New Year, New You Products to Make Your Life Better in 2022

January 9, 2022April 6, 2022 Karyn Locke

For this year, I’m all about products that will make life better and easier for me. So, I’m sharing many of my top picks to give you inspiration. From tech to beauty and improving sleep, here are 40+ products for a new year, new you & products to make life easier in 2022! Disclosure: Many of the products you see in this post were sent for review purposes. Additionally, there are Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at…

2021 Trendy Gifts for Teens

November 19, 2021February 10, 2022 Karyn Locke

What do you get for a teen for the holidays? Personally, I think as each year passes, it gets tougher to lock down presents that they’ll actually like and use. So, this year, I asked my teen daughter about the best gifts for teens and she helped me with this fun list. From sleuth games to dainty jewelry to healthy snacking, here’s my list for 2021 trendy gifts for teens! Disclosure: Many of the items in this post were sent to use to review. Additionally, you’ll find some Amazon…

2021 Trendy Gifts for Her: The Ultimate Gift Guide

November 15, 2021December 26, 2021 Karyn Locke

When compiling this year’s 2021 women’s holiday gift guide and including trendy gifts for her, it became very clear that this one was going to be big. I wanted to include inexpensive gifts for the woman that has everything, gift ideas for female friends, and luxury gifts for her as well – and I think I nailed it! Here’s not just a little bit of everything, but plenty of gift ideas to help you shop for the 2021 holiday season. Disclosure: Many of the items in this trendy gift…