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First let me give a little info about a few things I’ve added around here.

1. Fur Babies – I added fur baby pages! Really I’ve only added Ash’s page right now with a ton of pictures of him. I’ll add one for the dog sometime soon.
2. Gallery – I’ve been wanting to add this for a while and since we’ve been stuck at home I finally just sat down and added it. Yes, I’ve added a small gallery. The gallery is split up into the following: Animals, Little Friends, and Nature. I’m not sure how often I’ll update it, I’d like to update it at least once a month. I’m sure I’ll end up adding more sections too.
3. Recipes – I’ve added back the recipes section. Right now there’s only one recipe, but I’m hoping to add more soon. I kind of want to focus more on dinner recipes, but we’ll see what happens.
4. About Me – I’ve updated the about me page. I’ve actually completely changed it, which I think is something we all do after a while. Life changes, you change.

One last thing before I move onto the reason I’m writing. I’m finally back to work. I’m working beyond the minimum time that I can still collect some unemployment – but last week I only worked 24 hours. So we’ll see how this goes. Due to the fact that I’m prepping food I also have to wear a mask. It hasn’t really bothered me though because for the most part where I work it’s cool and I made myself some masks that have a removable wire – so my glasses are not fogging up. Ohio has opened up a little more, but there are still restrictions, which 80% of people are not following. I’m pretty sure it will only be time before we’re back on a stay at home order due to this.

Now something more exciting: MAIL!

First let me explain something. I have two bank accounts. One is the bank that my check is deposited into. I use it for normal bills. I have a second bank account which I transfer money to and put into savings and what is left in the checking portion I use mainly for subscription boxes. It just makes it easier in my mind. Anyways I cancelled all my subscription boxes over a year ago. Well, I’ve had enough time to sit and watch youtube videos of different boxes I’ve never tried. I look for really good coupon codes to use for a first box to try and see if I like it. On Saturday two of the boxes came and I think I’m going to hold onto both of them at least for a second box.

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The first subscription box I gave a try is Love Goodly. It’s a bi-monthly box that costs $34.95. The fox features vegan beauty and skincare products – which I’m always looking to expand my growing (maybe out of control) skincare products!

1. True Moringa lip whip, I received the burgundy anise lip whip. I love the smell of anise so it smells amazing to me. Retail price is $16 (0.25oz)
2. Two tea drop samples. I received matacha green tea and citrus ginger. My boyfriend and I are going to pretty much fight over both of them. The trail is $2.70
3. La Bloom lash and brow serum. I gave this to my sister-in-law because I don’t do anything with my eyebrows or lashes. It’s suppose to help restore your lashes and brows from use of makeup products.
4. Baiser Beauty Formula N°9 Moonstone Perfume. I think my aunt used to wear a perfume that reminds me of this. It’s an 0.338fl oz bottle that retails for $65

The total for the products comes to $108.70 – which isn’t made for what I spent on it. I’m going to keep this box around for at least the next box because it’s the June/July box and my birthday is in June, so it feels like a gift to myself.

The other box I received was the Lip Monthly box. They have two different boxes. I signed up for the Lip Monthly Plus box. The Lip Monthly Plus box is $19.95 each month and it contains 6-7 items, they focus on lips but will throw in other make up products with that box. The normal box contains 4 items and costs $12.95. Right now they have a coupon code May5 – this code will get you the regular box for $5 or the plus box for $10.

Now this box didn’t include a card that says anything about the products. So I’ve googled everything to try to find prices.

1. Naked Cosmetics Mother Nature – From what I found you can use it as eye shadow or on your lips. Cruelty free. $14.99
2. Laritzy Cosmetics Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick (Honor) – Cruelty Free. $20.00
3. Bellapierre Cosmetics Super Gloss- Cruelty free. $18.00
4. ModelCo Hydrating Lip Oil – Vegan. $12.00
5. Evio Skin Rejuvenating Mask – Cruelty Free. $22.00
6. Peony Butterfly Butter Lip Scrub – Cruelty Free. $16.00
7. Cargo Cosmetics Gel Lip Color – $20.00

I spent $10 on my first box and received products that are worth $122.99 – This first box was totally worth it! I really can’t wait to get the next one.

Alone with buying a few subscription boxes I went on Etsy and bought some pins from shops on there. I’m a pin lover and have been for ages. I wear one (or two) on my hat at work and I change it every week. I try to go with pins that are not that serious at work, but I also include a pin on my outfit outside of work. So here’s the MASSIVE haul of buttons I bought from different etsy shops.

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These first pins are from PlushBot. There are loads of great designs and pins with massive messages. You can also purchase the designs as magnets.

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These pins are from Cussing Crafter. I’m going to be ordering some more pins from this shop soon. I love that there are craft/sewing related buttons. They’re surprisingly hard to find.

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This shop I fell in love with – Wirehed Laboratories. I purchased everything from King Of The Hill pins to Nic Cage (Wickerman). I was super excited to find they had The Stuff pins because I love that movie so much.

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And the last pins are from Trev ‘N Riles. The perfect amount of sass! They also included a couple stickers.