Some November favorites

So I'm going to break it up a little bit here and throw in a few favorites of the month.  As a mom, wife, daughter, and so on its important to still take time and take care of myself.  I'm not talking about a vacation or a spa retreat. Although those would be pretty amazing!  I'm just talking about little things that make me feel good, and creative, or even pretty.  Things that take barely any time at all.  Or just few hours to refresh.  (not grocery shopping alone)

So this last weekend my girlfriend and I went out to dinner and saw a movie, at a real theatre!  Just a short and sweet mama date!  We ate Greek food and saw Captain Sherman?  The one with Tom Hanks.  It was based on a true story about pirates.  It wasn't my normal go to movie but I really liked it and was gritting my teeth from suspense the whole time.  Just something like getting out of the house and having girl talk was good for my soul. 

I couldn't believe it, the next day my husband and I were able to go on a little date ourselves! Grab some Italian food and even get some Christmas shopping done. All thanks to my lovely sister in law, Christina. Being away from our girls for four hours is enough.  We want to get back to them and go home!  Its just the point of being alone together and talking, holding hands, and just being, that is so precious.  If you have kids than you know what I mean. 

These are my going out in public outfits.  I know its definitely not dressy to a lot of women, but for me it is.  I feel "stylish" and put together.  My husband says I look hot, so that's what counts!  I know you're not suppose to wear white after Labor Day but here's to breaking the rules!  This cowl neck sweater is one my favorite styles! 

 

 

  Another small thing I like to do for myself is paint my nails.  It kind of relaxes me. There is nothing like a fresh mani in a new Fall color to make my day.  This is my November favorite, Jungle by Revlon.  I pretty much love anything from Revlon.  It is a dark green that almost looks black but in the light the deep green hue comes out.  Plus its only 4 dollars at the drug store!  I never realized how much I love this color.  I have jackets this color, shirts, my Jeep is pretty much this color too!

 

Some lip products I'm loving are Korres Lip Butter in Jasmin and Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Kiss.  I have a few different flavors scents of both of these brands and let me assure you they're amaze balls!  So moisturizing instead of waxy and they smell delicious!  My lips are so dry and wanting to crack with all this cold weather we are having so this is how I'm preventing leather lips. Nobody wants to kiss that.  The Korres ones you can find at Sephora and Nivea brand you can get at your favorite Tarjay!

 I know we all love coffee and Starbucks.  We have so many espresso stands here in town I usually get mine from there.  My new favorite coffee treat of November is a white chocolate peppermint mocha.  So tasty and festive, puts me in the mood to Christmas shop or even fold laundry! Haha

Lastly I have to admit I'm really enjoying blogging.  Sharing recipes and pictures of my life.  It is a creative outlet for me to journal and just express myself to people who matter and care about me and my family.  I know that I'm not a witty writer or the best at describing things but doing this makes me feel like a have a little niche in this world.  I love reading other mama's blogs and finding similarities in our lives.  Even getting tips and insight to be a better me.   I sit here at my vanity/desk, looking out the window and type this now, channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw. 

Much love, Linzi