I use the phrase “life-changing” or “it changed my life” way too often, I’m sure. Maybe I’m a bit dramatic. Well, you know what? Sometimes I really do feel like something as simple as a song or a good piece of cake can change my life. Here, the three things that are changing my life lately:

Jane Iredale pencil eyeliners

A couple of years ago, I discovered that I can’t wear pencil eyeliners. I tried brand after brand, even those meant for sensitive eyes, and no matter what, my eyelid would blister where it was applied. I used strictly liquids and gels for awhile and then I asked my friend Shasta (expert in all things skincare and makeup!) what brand I should try next for pencils. Sometimes you just need a pencil liner and I’m too stubborn to accept that I can never wear one again. She recommended Jane Iredale liners, so I spent $11 on one. That may not seem like much money to anyone else, but I’m used to spending way less on my mark. liners. Once my Jane Iredale liner came in, I ran to the bathroom to apply it, then sat back and waited for the itching and blistering. It never came. I slept in the liner just to see what would happen. No negative consequences! I will admit I like the application and staying power of my mark liners better, but that doesn’t matter because I can’t wear them! I’m so happy to have discovered Jane Iredale, thanks to Shasta!

Spornette Little Wonder

I have never EVER been able to tease my hair and get it to stay that way… until now. I was introduced to this TRUE little wonder by Pink Lou Lou. The girl always has a hot little pouf going on and now I can too!! Look, my first pouf’d ponytail!

I definitely still need some practice, but I love the difference it makes in my hair! I can make bedhead look intentional with this thing!

Lysine ointment + supplements

I have always suffered from having damn cold sores. Many times I have called in sick to work or skipped school because of them… mine grow into HUGE clusters in the center of my upper lip. It’s horrifying. Well, that’s all over. A couple of years ago, someone told me about L-Lysine supplements, found in the vitamin section of pretty much any store. I was told if I take one daily, I’ll never have another cold sore. So far, so good! For whatever reason, I don’t get them when I’m pregnant, so I stopped taking them during this most recent pregnancy. 6 weeks after giving birth, I got a damn cold sore. I took 2 vitamin c tablets and 2 L-Lysine and ran to the store for a surface treatment. I found Lysine ointment and it was SO MUCH CHEAPER than the usual treatments. The cold sore went away quickly and you can bet I haven’t missed another L-Lysine dose!