What are the best makeup brushes to buy?
I have a Bare Minerals powder brush that has started shedding all over my face, as well as a brand I just picked up at the drug store. Since Christmas is coming up, my mom wants to buy me a really nice brush set, but I have no idea what kind to get. So what are the best brushes when it comes to shedding? I've heard that MAC, ELF, and Pirouette are good. Any others?
What is the most expensive thing your dog has chewed up?
Many years ago, my grandfather went on a trip to Kansas City. He talked about the trip for weeks. I forget why he went and what he was going to do, but I do remember him being excited to get some good BBQ, the kind you can't find where we lived, Anchorage, AK or anywhere near where where we lived for that matter.He was gone for maybe a week or two and when he came back, he came bearing gifts and some of that BBQ he’d been talking about. He brought brisket, ribs, steaks, and sauce. He brought back do much barbecue that he had to purchase a new suitcase, which he filled to the brim with meat, to carry it all back home.When he came home, he brought his bags, including the meat bag, downstairs to the lower level of the house to tell us about his trip and show us his haul. We talked for hours until we were tired and decided to go to bed, leaving behind the bag filled with meat. We didn't even notice that we'd left the suitcase open.My dog noticed.Kristine, my dog, waited until we were all fast asleep and the house was quiet to saunter up to the suitcase and enjoy a fine meal of Kansas City BBQ. Through the course of the night she ate every single piece of meat. We woke up to find that only the bones remained. And in some cases only parts on bone remained as followed up her meal by gnawing on a few.No one said a word as my grandfather walked downstairs to lay his eyes on his prized meat. We wintzed as he laid his eyes on the now empty suitcase and scattered bones, afraid of what would happen next.He was speechless. He couldn't believe what had happened and refused to pet, smile at or speak to Kristine for what seemed like years. I like to believe that eventually we were all able to laugh about my tiny Jack Russell Terrier devouring enough meat to fill a large suitcase. I know I did.Rest in Peace Grandpa and Kristine. You are missed.
When was your loneliest Christmas and what was it like?
Well, it seems like this one is…I am not specifically very vulnerable to loneliness. I make do pretty well on my own. But making a decision to leave negative people and their energy behind is expensive. It has cost me some loneliness. It’s all okay as others have invited me to join. I hate to crash people’s planned holidays though, so I’m going to do this one alone.The upside? Less stress (which is what I need now)!! I have routinely been cooking and cleaning for days before the event and this year I’m working my part-time job and taking myself to the movies. Also, I’m going to go on my annual Christmas Eve walk by the river and remember the year.The person I love most is 5000 miles away and I look forward to his presence in my life soon. I have great friends who have offered their love and also dinner.I am truly loved and lucky and am one more season closer to letting go of the Disneyland of a beautiful and redemptive holiday spent with family and understanding that leaving the tribe while necessary, is also lonely and painful at times. I love them. I will always. I also deserve to be loved in return and I am by persons unexpected.Sometimes love and friendship make themselves known at the most surprising of times.Merry Christmas everyone! Here’s to growing wiser and loving this thing called life, no matter how short or long it is, no matter the pleasure and pain. No matter the price.I will always strive to be happy. Thank you dears for follows and upvotes, personal messages and encouragement. It has meant the difference between hope and despair many times.
I want to ask my mom to let me wear makeup but I'm nervous..?
I'm 14 and I want to start to wear makeup but just a little. Like natural eyeshadows, concealer and mascara. My 13 year old sister got me some makeup for Christmas and she said all I have to do is ask my mom and my mom will give it to me. As you can see, it's wayyy past Christmas and I still don't have any makeup. My mom only wears make when she goes out, and when she was younger I think she only wore a little..I'm not sure. At times I would build up enough courage to ask but then I would chicken out. You may think I'm overreacting because, ya know, it's your mom. But my parents both grew up as wild children. They've completely changed and everything but I'm still nervous to ask her. Help?
Christmas gift ideas for mom?
This may seem silly but it's definitely unique. I got my son a cool gift - have you ever heard of iPixxl? They make these super cool life size vinyl stickers that can go on your car or walls in your home. They peel right off to be moved! They are great. I just took some of my son's favorite animal photos and used them to create a jungle feel in his room. But you can use the stickers for a lot of things, maybe a best friends photo, or a photo of you and your mom, or maybe of her favorite animal, or pets. Check out their site http://www.ipixxl.com. Good luck and Happy Holidays!
Do u think am spolied for what I got for Christmas?
Your question is one of many similar ones I've seen. The wording varies a little: "Do you think I got too much for Christmas?" or "Am I spoiled for getting all this for Christmas?" etc, etc. And then you proceed to list all the expensive, name brand items you received. I'll answer yours like I did another one: You say you are not trying to brag, but that's exactly what it sounds like. Another answerer here wrote a beautiful response about needy children who would love to have just one of the items you've mentioned. So why don't you show some compassion and start thinking of other teens who have so little and need so much? Maybe you could donate one or two of the 5 pairs of Hollister pj's to a homeless shelter, or one of the Hollister hoodies. Maybe you could get some basic grooming products such as shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, shower gels, etc. with the Sephora card and donate that. It would be such a blessing to some of the women in shelters, don't you think? Let me give you a little personal information about my Christmas. I got 3 things: A necklace, a saucepan, and a tote bag and maching Ereader case. They are all expensive name brands, but it wouldn't have mattered to me if they weren't. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income from Social Security and retirement. Yet I managed to purchase about $175 worth of toys over several months time, and I donated them to Toys for Tots and Cops for Kids. I also contributed to a Christmas gift basket for a needy family whom I did know. What about you? Did you give to others durilng the holidays? Or are name brand gifts your main focus?
What is the appropriate age to allow your daughter to wear makeup?
Well, this may vary from culture to culture.I have three daughters.They have all been keen on nail polish from young age like 2 years old and I have painted their nails and they have been so happy.They have wanted lipstick, lipgloss etc also early on, and when I have applied some I have given them some too, I remember it was the best thing when I was a kid. Also lip balm has been in their opinion fantastic. My three year old actually smeared it on her teeth too.But as we move on to other kinds of make-up I have been more careful, my oldest daughter was begging me for about a year to get mascara until I said yes, she can have a mascara and some other make-up if she always removes it and does not wear it to school until she is 13.I taught her how to apply make-up without looking like a clown and stressed the importance of proper skin care. My oldest is now 12, she does not wear make-up everyday, but if she goes to a party or out for dinner she might put some make-up on.My second daughter is 10, she has not yet shown any interest in make-up, none, so naturally I am not forcing her.My 3 year old is perfectly happy with having some nail polish now and again and also her beloved lip balm.So summa summarum, I think that when a girl is 11-> make-up like mascara and some eye-shadow is ok, the key is to really teach them how to properly take care of their skin to avoid damaging it and having break outs.
My husband won't let me get eyelash extensions, what can I do to convince him to let me do it anyway?
If you're a grown woman and is able financially (e.g. your kids won't starve, etc), you don't NEED to convince him. But if you still WANT to convince him, just tell him the reason why you want it and address his fear. Discuss his fear and don't brush it off. His concern is valid but you can tell him why it doesn't apply in your case (if it is true). e.g. Issues like eye irritation are real, but look into the probability this will happen, what type of people will likely get it, etc. Then explain why the reason you want them outweighs the concerns.