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Life Lately…

18 Friday Dec 2015

Posted by Planning for Paris in Daily Happenings, Life's Loves

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baby, blog, blogger, bump, Christmas, diaper bag, holiday, Life, pregnancy, preparation, style

 
I sat and attempted to curate the perfect diaper bag and I am pretty sure I have failed miserably.  I am noticing a trend with all things baby–live and learn!  We are ready to start!


We have so so much to do still, but alas, this is all I have the energy for…

Everywhere we look there are so many cute reminders that baby is just around the corner!

I managed three Christmas parties in the last week and a blogger brunch!  I’ll call that a social success as I’m pretty sure that’s more socialization than I did my entire pregnancy!

 I just adore the network of ladies I’ve met through blogging in Columbus.  This past weekend we headed to The Guild House for a little holiday celebration!


We also hosted a favorites party for my work peeps this week!  You bring three of your favorite $10 items (can make any limit) and then, if you have a large group, draw names for three rounds of choosing from all the favorite items!  When you leave, you have three of your friends’ favorite items!  If you have a smaller group, you can bring enough for everyone and do a smaller dollar amount.  I have also done challenges like favorite $2 item for the kitchen! So much fun!

My last to-do was oh so important.  Nails.  Had to do something to feel a little pretty in all the chaos!

And now we wait.  We are officially scheduled for induction Sunday at 9 p.m. if nothing happens sooner!  We have been anticipating this weekend for so many months/years.  I remember our first appointment so clearly.  I went by myself (tricked Matt a little) so that I could do a little surprise announcement for him after I knew for sure…I was so nervous and then everything just felt right when they walked in and told me the best news of my life.  I was a mama.  Now, in just a matter of hours, we get to meet that sweet babe!

Next time we chat, baby will be here!
Have a great weekend, friends!
Erin

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Fall Beauty with Meijer!

14 Monday Sep 2015

Posted by Planning for Paris in Life's Loves

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autumn, beauty, blog, blogger, cleaning, Fall, makeup, meijer






Good morning and a very happy Monday to you all!  The first true fall weekend of the year gets me all kinds of happy.  It’s when I do the great switch out of everything.  While the hubby watches his football, I concentrate on buying and getting out everything I own that is even slightly pumpkin.

After my house smells like a fall harvest explosion, I begin tackling my beauty products.  Each season, the act of switching out my products brings me great, great joy.

1. For makeup, every two seasons, I invest in new brushes.  I give them a good cleaning every couple of weeks, but at just about six months, they get the good ol’ toss.   I also switch out my really bright pinks in favor of more muted/matte pinks.  In general, I tend to hoard so I try to toss what I don’t really use and invest in some new makeup that gets me excited to get up and get ready.  While I don’t use a whole lot of makeup, I try to find ways to genuinely enjoy the few minutes I spend putting on the basics of:
-If it’s a rough day: concealer under the eyes
-mineral powder foundation
-a little eyeshadow (I really love a little bit of shimmer that can double as a highlighter around the eyebrows)
-black liquid eyeliner for above the eyes; a pencil for below
-mascara
-blush
-lipstick

2.  Next, my favorite, is perfume.  I hoard this stuff.  Seasonally, I get hooked on one scent, maybe two and neglect the others.  Rotating them helps keep them exciting and fresh!

3. At the end of the day, makeup removal is a top priority.  If I sleep in my makeup, I will wakeup feeling and looking like a zombie.  Plus, I shower at night and if I don’t remove my makeup before my shower, I come out looking like Alice Cooper (which my mom used to call me growing up on account of my wild hair and general lack of teenage upkeep).  SO, I’m happy to say I do remove my makeup to avoid being called this in my adult years.  I love how gentle the micellar water is and then I follow with moizturizer immediately after I get out of the shower.

4.  When it comes to hair and skin these days, I cannot get enough moisture.  My belly itches all day.  I know with the impending dry months ahead, this situation is probably only going to get worse, so I am stocking up.  I pretty much only buy products that claim deep moisture–one product that this has become especially true for is body wash.  I used to just use any old thing, but I have recently switched over to Dove which has really helped!

5.  Last, but certainly not least in my beauty routine, is hygiene.  Especially when it comes to toothpaste, I have become more particular about what I use because inevitably I feel like I am swallowing some of it so it has become increasingly important to me to find natural products.  Plus, have you smelled Tom’s deodorant?  Heaven.

Every season, I am able to find everything I need (and for a steal) at Meijer.  If you live in the midwest, you know how amazing this place is.  It has everything you need.  If you aren’t already an mPerks member, head on over and get signed up.  It takes just a few minutes and the savings are incredible.  Simply clip the coupons onto your account and then start shopping.  You can also enroll in certain programs to earn points for even greater rewards like money towards your next shopping trip. Yes, please!

So, what are your tips or must have beauty items this fall?  As always, let me know if you have any questions about Meijer or mPerks!

Have a great day!
Erin

*I was gifted product for review by Meijer, but all opinions, as always, are my own!

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Fall Transition Pinspiration!

03 Thursday Sep 2015

Posted by Planning for Paris in Fashion

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autumn, beauty, blogger, casual, Fall, fashion, inspiration, pinterest, style

Good morning!  If you’ve been following me over on Pinterest lately, you have probably deduced that all I seem to have on the brain lately is how to dress, sweets, and babies.  I am finding that the fall transition has been a little tricky because I haven’t quite splurged on jeans yet.  Next on my list!  But, I have found that those flowy tops that were awkward at the beginning fit quite nicely now that I look pregnant in pretty much everything.  Here are some cute outfit ideas I am thinking for the upcoming weeks!

  1. This simple, but stylish outfit is a must once I get those darn jeans.  Love the red polish with the skinny jeans and simple black flats.
  2. I am all about layers.  Right now in Columbus, it can go from 85 to 70 very quickly and as if that isn’t tricky enough, the air conditioning in our school gets very confused by the weather changes.  It is freezing in my classroom one second and then sweltering the next.  Layers are a must.  This layered dress and military style jacket is perfection.
  3. This is also a dreamy dress/sweater layering option.
  4. It wouldn’t be a fall round-up if there weren’t stripes.  I am loving this striped option.  Looks so cozy!

I am so incredibly excited for fall, can you tell?!  Hope this gave you a little inspiration!  What are you loving for the upcoming season?

Also, don’t forget to get yourself entered in our blogiversary giveaway!  Ends Sunday!
Have a great day!
Erin

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Columbus Blogger Brunch!

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

Posted by Planning for Paris in Daily Happenings

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Good Morning! So, have I told you about the amazing group of ladies I have met via blogging in Columbus? These girls are such an amazing collection of talent and personality. I so look forward to our get togethers! This last weekend we met for brunch at Milestone 229–I was slightly late due to teaching Saturday school (excuse the hair), but it was seriously such a blast. There is just something so wonderful about meeting with likeminded people to discuss things you all truly care about.

To check out some of these fabulous bloggers head on over to Instagram and check out the hashtag #614bloggerbrunch. You won’t regret it!

AND and a huge thank you to our fabulous hosts, Candace, Anna, and Belinda!

Have a great day!
Erin

*Images Taken by Jason Read & Edited by Kimberly J Photography.

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Life Lately…

21 Thursday Aug 2014

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blogger, blowdry, brunch, festival, food truck, Life, snailmail

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A little blogger get together at The Blowdry Cafe! Full of hairstyling, mimosas, and of course good company!

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Finally got caught up on tons of snailmail!

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Last weekend, Matt and I headed to The Columbus Food Truck Festival for some seriously good food. So many choices. All delicious.

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It’s been busy around here lately. Carving out quiet moments are essential for me. I run around crazy all week trying to get it all done. A lazy Sunday morning makes it all worth it.

So what have you all been up to?

Hope you are all having a great week!
Erin

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