just kari

The state fair was in Oklahoma last week!  Our boss let us take off the entire afternoon and we went and stuffed ourselves with fried goodness  for a "team building" field trip :) Lo and I got turkey legs - yum!! We have such fake smiles in this pic - we really were having a GREAT time! Yep, we got henna tattoos! I had to represent Batman :) Check out all this old-fashioned candy.  I didn't even step foot in this booth - I just took pictures to satisfy my sweet tooth! While we were walking down one of the vendor buildings, I spotted this dress hanging on the wall.  And then Kim, one of my co-workers said "Kari, I think you need that dress" ... so since I was already eyeing it, I knew I had to get it.  I went and checked the price - it was $28.  I left to think about it, went back and "jokingly" asked the guy if he wanted to give me any extra discounts since I came back.  I scored it for 25 bucks!! ...

 About a month ago, I bought a 3-month subscription to BarkBox  through Groupon.  The first one came in the mail last week!  Barkworthies Pretzel Treats - this actually smelled really good! wag bath wipe - we haven't used this yet but it will be perfect for when her paws get dirty and we don't want to do a full bath. WholeLife Organic Treats in Sweet Potato - She isn't quite sure about these.  She puts them in her mouth, takes them into the living room, spits them out and plays with them for a second before actually eating them.  I can see why...the texture reminds me of a sponge! Z-Bones - The Good: She ate this in about 2 minutes.  The Bad: Then she threw up.  All of her goodies! She waited so patiently Sniffing everything Please, Mom!!! Pretty Please!! I finally gave her the pretzel...she LOVED it!  Sign up for BarkBox here .

elf: Smoky Brown This is my first time using elf nail polish and I have to say - I LOVE it!  I got it when I did this swap :)  Linking up with Tara @ Fabulous but Evil.

I am 29 years young and I have JUST discovered MAC.  Yes, it's true.  I have apparently been living under a rock.  In a bubble.  Something!!  I ran out of foundation this weekend and decided to give it a try.  And O.M.G. I am so glad I did.  Ok - here are my face issues... 1. Oily Eyelids - eyeshadow creases within an hour...not fun. 2. Oily Face - makeup disappears and the shine is outta control...not fun either!! 3. Acne Scars - the dark spot kind...ugh!  4. Acne - why do I have acne at 29???  It just isn't fair to have to use acne treatment AND an anti-aging cream!!  I went to the MAC counter with absolutely no makeup on whatsoever....I was not lookin' pretty!  They were having a special event to market their "after hours" collection  and there was a model there with her husband who is apparently a famous NBA basketball player from the LA Clippers.  I guess I should've gotten a picture bu...

Today, for my "recipe", I'm cheating.  That is ok, right?  Right!  I came across this Betty Crocker Cinnamon Toast Crunch muffin mix during my last grocery shopping trip at Uptown Grocery  - my new favorite grocery store!  If you're local, you should definitely check it out!  I had good intentions of getting up yesterday morning and making them...HOWEVER, I slept in, realized I forgot to soak my beans overnight for my ham and beans, had to do a "quick soak" which required the use of my favorite favorite favorite Pampered Chef Classic Batter Bowl because it can measure up to 8 cups, washed the batter bowl after using it, put it in my dish drain (ever so carefully balancing it on a towel over a dish drain already full of dishes...don't we all do this??), walk out of the kitchen, and hear glass shatter...EVERYWHERE!!!  Then 2 seconds later, I hear another shatter - which was a vase that I had just washed!  Do you sense my frustration?!...

Check out some of the fun things I've found lately in blog land!  And guess what...there is still time for you to participate :) First is the Ornament Swap...How fun is this?!?!?! Next is this giveaway...who doesn't love a great giveaway??  I know I do!  Good luck!  But not too much luck because I want to win!!  :) hehe I also entered a giveaway for a Diamond Candle here . Follow my blog with Bloglovin