The Musings of a Working Mom

I say it every month but it's true - the month flew right on by.  I can't believe that November is over and Christmas and New Years are right around the corner!!  Not to mention that my twins will turn 6 - what what??? Here are my favorites for the month of November: 1.   EcoTools Brush Set :  I purchased this set from CVS ages ago and they have been pushed to the back of my brush stash until recently.  I forgot how much I love these little brushes.  My favorite is the "smudge"brush - it's perfect for smudging out color or liner on the upper and lower lash line, as well as applying a highlight color to the inner tear duct area.  Quite honestly, all of these brushes are great and best of all, this is an inexpensive set - quality brushes for a drugstore price!  Not only can you use this set on a daily basis, but it's small enough to travel with. 2.   Blushes:  NYX Mosaic Powder Blush in Rosey and Tarte 12-hour Amazonian Clay Blush ...

Whew - did this month fly by! But of course I've been saying that about every month.  I think when you have children, time flies by in the blink of an eye.  Anywho...I love April - not only is it my birthday month but it's the start of the Spring season heading into the warm Summer months.  I purchased a few new products over the past few months and have been using them like crazy.  I have product reviews on some and some are coming in the near future...but here are my favorites for this month: 1.  Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense in Intense Plum - I love wearing this liner on my bottom lash line to add a POP of color when I feel like wearing a neutral eye - which seemed like almost every day this month.  I have been using this and topping it off with the plum shade in the the Tarte quad mentioned below to lock the liner in place. Gorgeous color, easy to use, creamy and soft to apply, and very pigmented - love this new liner from Cl...

What are BB Creams?  Otherwise known as Beauty Balms or Blemish Balms - these have taken the beauty world by storm lately even though they have been on the Asian beauty scene for quite some time.  These balms are multitasking creams that work to address many skin issues that we women deal with.  The formula was reportedly created by German Dermatologists who were looking for a treatment for patients who underwent laser skin surgery - they created a balm that had soothing and skin regenerating properties.  It was discovered by various Asian actresses for beauty purposes and well...so the craze began in Asia.  BB Creams are a all-in-one product - they can act as a primer, a tinted moisturizer, a foundation, concealer, an anti-aging serum, pimple treatment and sunscreen.  Wow - talk about the perfect multipurpose/multitasking product for mom's with very little time to spend on getting themselves ready in the morning!!!  This month's Real Simpl...