Category: Pop and Thistle

5 Super Cute Spring Craft Ideas

Warmer weather often brings with it a desire to complete a host of projects, both indoors and outdoors.  These adorable spring crafts may be the perfect place to start, and some of them are great family projects for the upcoming Easter weekend! I’ve spent the day putting together new yarn shelves, and this free crochet …

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‘Human Flow’ Gives a Voice to 65 Million Migrants

Director and producer Ai Weiwei gives us a powerful view of the 65 million migrants escaping climate change, war, and famine in the documentary Human Flow.  The Chinese artist and activist traveled for a year through 23 different countries on his own journey as a migrant to offer a realistic perspective of the refugee crisis, …

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Too Faced Peanut Butter and Honey Eye Shadow Palette Collection

A couple weeks ago I was able to snag the Too Faced Peanut Butter and Honey Palette.  I had been eyeing it for a while and when I noticed it was on sale for 50% off, I had to snatch it up right away.  I’ve been using the palette off and on for a few …

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#BeachPlease and Blown Away by BoxyCharm!

I’m starting to have quite an addiction to monthly beauty subscriptions.  I started with Ipsy.  Then I added Sephora Play.  Now I have BoxyCharm too.  Now let me preface by saying, yes, BoxyCharm is twice the price of Ipsy and Sephora Play weighing in at $21 per month while the others are $10; however, it blows …

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Mister Ghost’s July 2017 Parcel – Monsters at the Movies!

This month the theme from Evil Supply Company for Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments is “Monsters at the Movies”.  I love this theme because before my husband and I had an adorable little goose of a child, who is now 2 years old and totally awesome, we would go to the movies weekly.  No …

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June 2017 Ipsy Bag Reveal and Review!

Hello June 2017!  I can’t believe the year is halfway over and another Ipsy bag in hand already.  This month it appears I only received ONE full sized item in my monthly glam bag.  I was a tab bit disappointed as I love full size items but overall still impressed with what I did receive!  For those of …

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May 2017 Ipsy Bag Reveal

This month I received my very first Ipsy bag! I have to say overall, I’m very pleased! I received two full size products and I just adore the adorable make-up bag.  Here’s a rundown of what I received: Urban Decay After Glow in Sin – I’m not too familiar with using highlighters but I’m excited …

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Brighten Your Twitter Feed with the Cute Animal Tweet-Off!

Few things can bring a smile like cute animals can, especially when discouraging news floods your social media feeds. When you’re online and need a mental break from disturbing news stories, you can always turn to nature for some solace and joy, and this week the zoos of the world have started a great Twitter trend to help you …

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10 Magical Halloween Decorating Ideas from Instagram

If you’re looking for some Halloween home decorating inspiration, then check out these fun & festive fall Instagram ideas for both inside and outside of the home! Naturally Enchanting   A photo posted by Conni Nowocin (@villalandzauber) on Oct 19, 2016 at 8:11pm PDT The Hole in the Pavement   Just in case if you …

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10 Inspiring Halloween Painted Pumpkin Ideas on Instagram

Looking for some inspiration for Halloween pumpkin decorating this year? Then check out these amazing painted pumpkins on Instagram: 1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown     Fall porch. #greatpumpkin #snoopy #pumpkins #paintedpumpkins #butternutsquash #flyingace #linus #charliebrown #pinspiration #halloween #frontporch #babyfoodjarlids #handpainted #walmartforthewin #squirrelsgoaway #shouldhavedonehouseworkinstead A photo posted by Valerie Fischer (@8littlefisch) on Sep …

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