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Gel Versus Dip Nails Â I got my first â€œdipâ€ manicure a few weeks ago and there are some things I really love about it and some things I wish I would have known befor... 19-02-2019 21:52	How To Clean Your Beauty Tools (makeup brushes to flat irons Donâ€™t be like me. Donâ€™t let it get this bad guys. The thing is, leaving hair in your brush isnâ€™t the worst beauty offense in the world but it c... 18-02-2019 21:52	Ask an Esthetician: All About Aging Skin This is part 2 of the two part series titled Ask An Esthetician. Watch Part 1 here! Kristin is answering a bunch of anti-aging skincare questions in ... 14-02-2019 21:50	A Simple Cat Eye Tutorial This is the quickest and easiest (yes I said easiest) way to glam up your makeup if youâ€™ve got something special going on. And guess what: you don... 13-02-2019 21:55
Bright Stripes I donâ€™t often go for a lot of pattern in my wardrobe BUT stripes are my one exception. I love a striped top so much. I know they arenâ€™t the most ... 12-02-2019 21:51	Ask an Esthetician: General Skin Questions for Your Best Ski I met Kristin from Simply Skin Cary a few months ago and we bonded pretty quickly over skincare and products at lunch. She has over 10 years in the in... 11-02-2019 21:53	Eyelet Black Blouse I picked up this pretty black eyelet blouse the other day at Madewell. I tried it on in a golden yellow shade that I wanted desperately to work but t... 06-02-2019 21:54	Behind the Blog: How I light my videos I feel a bit sheepish writing this post because Iâ€™m still learning so much about video editing and production. Iâ€™ve come a long, long way from wh... 05-02-2019 21:53
Quick Hair Tip: How to get a soft swoop Creating a curve shape right along your hairline is the easiest way to â€œfakeâ€ a professional blowout. It looks as if a round brush was used to c... 04-02-2019 21:53	How to Look Awake and Refreshed (when you aren’t!!) I was recently hit with a horrible cold, cough, fever, and sinus issue and while I was still dealing with the lost voice that youâ€™ll hear during th... 31-01-2019 21:51	Apple “Cookies”, a fun, messy snack for kids If the boys and I are stuck home for any reason during the day, I usually like to come up with of some kind of craft or baking activity to keep us oc... 30-01-2019 21:54	Quick Hair Tip: How to Apply and Layer Hair Products I touched very briefly in this tutorial about how to best apply hair products to your hair but I wanted to film a more in depth (though still quick!) ... 28-01-2019 21:51
My Favorite Jewelry I like a good mix of statement jewelry and more delicate pieces, and in this stage of motherhood where Iâ€™m dressing quite casual I find that I wear... 24-01-2019 21:58	Barely Bent Hair Tutorial My tendency is to always make my hair â€œperfectâ€. I blame years of working in the salon and preferring a more clean, classic look to the hair. But... 22-01-2019 21:54	Little Ways to Refresh your Home I love the empty look of the inside of my home after taking down the Christmas decorations. Donâ€™t get me wrong, I love when the decorations are UP ... 16-01-2019 21:56	Remember Buying One Eyeshadow Instead of a Palette" link to palette organizer In a world of eyeshadow palettes it can seem like single eyeshadows have gotten completely shoved to the side. Iâ€™m always... 14-01-2019 21:54
Give your Nails a little TLC Iâ€™ve always loved having my nails done, even with a subtle â€œbarely thereâ€ color. I think it looks professional and â€œpolishedâ€, pun intended... 11-01-2019 21:52	Comparing 3 Popular Breast Pumps My breastfeeding journey with the boys was different than I thought it would be, but Iâ€™m thankful that with Emily it has been pretty much a dream c... 09-01-2019 21:51	First Impressions/Drugstore Makeup Demo In the age of fast-paced, constant social media content, sometimes you just have to go back to the old classic â€œtalk throughout the makeup tutorial... 08-01-2019 21:56	Helpful Tools for a Busy Life Iâ€™m not organized or methodical by default. Iâ€™m creative and make a lot of my decisions based off of my feelings. But Iâ€™ve learned, through the... 03-01-2019 21:49
New Year New Hair" 3 Suggestions to Ensure the RIGHT Cu I kind of love the emotional aspect of women and their hair. This isnâ€™t true for everyone, of course, but quite often in my life, and the life of m... 02-01-2019 21:50	A look back at 2018 Â 2018 was a big year, both professionally and personally. There is so much to say about it that I could never sum it up in one post. I wanted to sh... 31-12-2018 21:53	End of Year Reflection Questions A few years ago my friend Ashley told me about this â€œend of yearâ€ reflection she does with her husband where they reflect on the year and discuss... 30-12-2018 21:49	Favorite Eyeshadow and Eyeliner from 2018 one. two. three. four. five. six. seven. eight. nine. If you missed it, I rounded up some of my favorite lip products in this post! I?m moving on tod... 29-12-2018 21:52
Favorite Face Makeup of 2018 one. two. three. four. five. six. seven. eight. nine. ten. eleven. twelve. thirteen. fourteen. One of the most fun parts of what I do is being able t... 28-12-2018 21:50	Favorite Lip Colors from 2018 Â one. two. three. four. five. six. seven. Lipstick has always been one of my favorite cosmetics to play around with and this year I found my favori... 28-12-2018 21:50	New Years Eve Outfit (mine + similiar options!) dress, clutch, block heel sandals, earrings Iâ€™ve been using ... 26-12-2018 21:51	On Highlighters and How to Glow this Winter Neglecting blush, contour, and highlighter is fine but if you really want your skin to look glowing and beautiful during the dreary winter months, us... 22-12-2018 21:49
Get Timeless Holiday Makeup in 4 Easy Steps With the holidays just around the corner, you need a bold makeup look to match all that holiday cheer. Plus, it?s the perfect time of year to experim... 20-12-2018 21:52	Winter Nail Shades The only nail polish I wear on my nails, if I donâ€™t have a gel manicure, is Essie Gel Couture. Itâ€™s the only thing that lasts several days withou... 20-12-2018 21:52	Our Favorite Ways to use the Echo Show Amazon Echo Show to our kitchen and we love it. I use it so much more than I initially thought I would, and it helps us streamline our busy days. Iâ€™... 19-12-2018 21:50	3 Tips for Hosting a Party Holiday party season is in full swing and I always look forward to this time of year. My mom loves to host parties and she truly set the bar incredib... 17-12-2018 22:00
Our Home Assistant This post was sponsored by Amazon. A good way to sum up my life right now is busier than ever but happier than ever. My husband Justin and I are have... 14-12-2018 21:51	3 Gift Ideas that Aren’t Physical Objects Sometimes gifts that arenâ€™t things you can necessarily wrap are the best gifts! Plus, these are good last minute options as well! A subscription t... 13-12-2018 21:54	Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake I hosted a small brunch with a few friends earlier this month as an intentional way to make sure we got some time together before the holiday rush! I... 12-12-2018 21:56	December Favorites Itâ€™s December and I rounded up a bunch of my favorite products from the past month or so in todayâ€™s video! Products mentioned: Cuyana Nesting Po... 11-12-2018 21:59
3 Festive Drugstore Lip Colors I couldnâ€™t help myself and grabbed 3 super pigmented festive holiday lip colors at Ulta the other day. This my very first time trying out the fanta... 10-12-2018 21:49	My favorite places to buy Emily’s clothes one. two. three. four. five. six. seven. eight. nine. ten. eleven. When I had boys I always heard about how boring it is to shop for boys and how fu... 08-12-2018 21:52	Winter Wardrobe Essentials I rounded up a few closet staples for winter based on things Iâ€™ve loved for a long time and new additions to my wardrobe! Iâ€™ve said before that I... 05-12-2018 21:58	My Easy Everyday Waves If Iâ€™m wearing my hair in soft waves, this is most likely how I style it! I like a traditional curling iron versus a wand because it gives me a bit... 04-12-2018 21:51
3 Freezer Friendly Breakfast Ideas to Always Have On Hand I really enjoy baking and feeding people. Whether itâ€™s bringing a new mom a meal or making a treat for our weekly small group meeting at our home, i... 03-12-2018 21:55	Lash Lifts, why I get them and more questions answered! From time to time Iâ€™ll mention getting a lash lift on Instagram and that inevitably leads to a lot of questions and a lot of confusion! I thought I... 29-11-2018 21:53	Amazing Holiday Gift Kits from Ulta Ulta has such a great offering of beauty products, from drugstore range to high end products, and their gift kits right now are pretty amazing. Holid... 28-11-2018 21:52	Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids, Him, Her, or Anyone! Iâ€™ve compiled a few gift guides for you today just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Iâ€™m a practical gift giver. I love thinking through... 22-11-2018 21:52
3 Podcasts I’m Enjoying Iâ€™ve written a post about some of my favorite podcasts before, but Iâ€™m so enjoying these lately that I wanted to tell you about them again! Terri... 22-11-2018 21:52	The Dyson Airwrap (my first experience!!) I tried the new Dyson Airwrap and I have some thoughts. This post + demonstration video is all about it! For a little backstory, I did not like the R... 21-11-2018 21:56	The easiest cat eye in the world + Sephora’s Cyber Wee Alright the holidays are here. They are, just accept it! Todayâ€™s post is all about the easiest cat eye in the world and Iâ€™m also sharing details ... 20-11-2018 21:56	3 Fun Group Games Itâ€™s the season for get togethers, whether with friends or family, and group games are one of my favorite parts! I know some people arenâ€™t big ga... 18-11-2018 21:58
Breaking down the Performance of Pampers Pure Diapers We are nearly 6 months into using Pampers Pure diapers with Emily and I have been so impressed. When I first learned about these diapers I was still ... 16-11-2018 21:56	The moisturizer that saved my dry skin Iâ€™ve shared a bit on Instagram that my skin has been going through a tough time since about 2 months ago. I believe that it all started with a whey... 15-11-2018 21:58	How to combat static in hair in the winter I was always dealing with static hair when I lived in Illinois. It was drier up there than North Carolina, therefore my hair was pretty staticky all ... 13-11-2018 21:58	Setting Sprays: what they are great for and how/when to use Iâ€™m a bit newer to the notion of setting sprays but as my skin has taken a dramatic turn for the extremely dry Sahara dessert type, a setting spray... 12-11-2018 21:55
links & loves This $15 tee from Amazon is what my layering tee dreams are made of. Itâ€™s thin, long, and has a shirttail hem! Plus itâ€™s stretchy and super comfo... 09-11-2018 21:58	Automating One of the Most Forgotten Parts of Your Home This post is sponsored by FilterEasy. Click here to sign up! The more children I have, the more I try to automate as many things as humanly possible.... 07-11-2018 21:55	Setting Powders: What they can do and a few that I love Do you use a setting powder" If you donâ€™t and you a running into problems like your makeup is fading or turning a bit blotchy, or you are getting s... 05-11-2018 21:58	A Fall Dress I typically steer clear of dresses that look like they may add extra volume where I donâ€™t want it but I loved the pattern and shape of this dress s... 02-11-2018 21:52
My Current Makeup Routine Itâ€™s been awhile since Iâ€™ve filmed a â€œcurrent makeup routineâ€ video so I did just that for you! You can see that Iâ€™m dealing with some prob... 01-11-2018 21:58	3 things I’m doing with the boys right now The more kids I have the more I realize that this season of 0-5 years flies. The days are long, trust a sister, but the years are short. I thought Iâ... 31-10-2018 21:54	4 Fall Outfits One of my favorite posts to read from Emily are her style posts where she shares her favorite outfits for the season. I usually share new finds or wha... 30-10-2018 21:52	Scalp Care Products As someone with ridiculously dry skin AND psoriasis on my scalp, Iâ€™m happy to be nudging you a bit on todayâ€™s post to pay a little attention to y... 29-10-2018 21:51
Evening Skincare Routine one. two. three. four. five. six. seven. eight. nine. ten. Iâ€™m more of a night owl than Justin but we try to get ready for bed around the same time... 27-10-2018 21:48	New & Old Fav’s from Sephora (just in time for th Sephora is running another event and this time itâ€™s the Holiday Bonus Beauty Insider Event! This is the best time to stock up on favorites or explo... 26-10-2018 21:55	Reflecting on Justin’s big career shift First things first, we have a super casual wardrobe here at Small Things HQ. You may notice my husbandâ€™s beloved Crocs (with socks no less) and a D... 25-10-2018 21:49	A “lit from within” Glow No one can do a beautiful dimensional face palette quite like Charlotte Tilbury. Iâ€™ve been a fan of the brand for years, and as soon as I saw this ... 23-10-2018 21:58
A Simple 3 Step Smokey Eye I feel like a universal term that almost every woman knows, whether sheâ€™s into makeup or not, is â€œsmokey eyeâ€. It all started with Cleopatra, b... 18-10-2018 21:52	Our Bedtime Routine with Emily I?m sharing a bit about our night time routine with Emily ... 17-10-2018 21:49	Autumn Harvest Mason Jar Salad with Maple-Cinnamon Vinaigret Caroline is back with another recipe today that is bursting with fall flavors! Am I the only one who views foods seasonally" Like the idea of making ... 17-10-2018 21:49	Sleep Help for Babies Of all the things that I really love about having a great community both on here and on social is that when I need help or a suggestion, I have a wea... 15-10-2018 21:49
A Style Choice That Saves Me Time and Money As a â€œbasicsâ€ kind of girl you can imagine that Iâ€™m not very fussy when it comes to my clothes. Iâ€™m particular about fit and quality, but in ... 11-10-2018 21:51	How To Conceal Those Daggone Blemishes Well Iâ€™ve recently been dealing with a serious break out and I thought this could be a good time to share my concealer method when it comes to cove... 10-10-2018 21:50	How to Host a Murder Mystery Party For the past 4 years Justin and I have hosted an annual Murder Mystery Party with some of our friends. It is something I look forward to every single... 04-10-2018 21:51	My Oldest Clothing Item (that I wear every fall and winter) If my memory serves me I first discovered the Splendid Waffle Knit Thermal Cardigan at Anthropologie. I know itâ€™s been sold there over the years an... 03-10-2018 21:46
Sweet Vanilla & Thyme Granola I love to cook but struggle with being inventive in the kitchen. I follow recipes closely without venturing far from the exact measurements laid out w... 02-10-2018 21:49	Ask Kate (lots of beauty hair + makeup "’s answer I filmed another Ask Kate video recently! I forgot how much I enjoy these! I always put a call out for questions on my facebook page so make sure you... 01-10-2018 21:50	Extra Volumized Easy Curls Iâ€™ve done a few curling tutorials already, but I filmed another one pointing out some specific ways Iâ€™ve been getting extra volume in my hair lat... 28-09-2018 21:51	Emily at 4 months! My sweet girl is 4.5 months and best described as â€œpure sugarâ€. Now that we are through those first tough 3 months, I can honestly say itâ€™s bee... 26-09-2018 21:51
Something I love to learn A few years ago I started this thing with my girlfriends called â€œskills nightâ€ where we merged a fun girls night with a time to learn something n... 25-09-2018 21:50	Fall shoes that are not ankle booties Â A reader asked for a few options of fall shoes that arenâ€™t ankle booties because they arenâ€™t her thing and I thought Iâ€™d round up a few non-... 19-09-2018 21:50	No Bake Lactation Balls I mentioned in this blog post that I tried my best to boost and maintain my milk supply for breastfeeding Emily right out of the gate. I wrote all ab... 18-09-2018 21:50	Steps for Flawless Full Coverage Foundation My daily makeup look is more of a medium natural looking coverage these days but I still love having a full coverage option for special events or day... 17-09-2018 21:48
Organization Finds from Amazon I know spring cleaning is a thing but can fall cleaning be a thing to" Especially for those of you with children who will have a few hours during the ... 14-09-2018 21:47	Change of Plans Today?s plans included many hours of work on content for the site, finishing up a few drafts that I already have started, etc. Hurricane Florence had... 12-09-2018 21:48	All-time Favorite Double Ended Eyeshadow Brush Dupe! I bought this double ended eyeshadow brush at a Bare Minerals outlet store in Wisconsin a million years ago. Okay so more like 12 years ago but still... 11-09-2018 21:48	My go-to Lunch I could eat mexican flavors for every meal. Well, except breakfast. But man I love cilantro and a little bit of spice. I realize there are so many mor... 06-09-2018 21:51
My hair is in BAD shape. What do I do" Summertime. A season of fun, relaxation, and a slower pace. A season also full of sun, saltwater, chlorine, heat, and travel. And those things can wre... 04-09-2018 21:51	3 Essential Beauty Hacks to Get Back Into Routine No matter how much I prepare or do ahead of time, school mornings always seem to get away from me! And one of the things I hate the most is running l... 31-08-2018 21:49	Must Have Fall Layers one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen Â One of the reasons I love Fall clothes so much is th... 31-08-2018 21:49	Personal #PureGoals I set for myself and Emily This post is sponsored by Pampers. Iâ€™m going to share a bit more about my breastfeeding journey over the past 4.5 years in this post but I think it... 30-08-2018 21:54
What I Learned This Summer I read a post recently by Emily that made me think through what I would write about if I were to reflect on what I learned from the summer. My first ... 29-08-2018 21:49	A simple popover top I found this popover blouse online at J.Crew and after a closer look I saw that it didnâ€™t have a collar so I immediately put it in my cart. I donâ€... 27-08-2018 21:53	4 Products from Sephora that are worth the hype PLUS the Sep This post is sponsored by Sephora. Itâ€™s no secret that I love trying beauty products. I typically approach a new item with a bit of skepticism but ... 24-08-2018 21:48	My favorite multitasking app I?ve been using Evernote for a few years now, but more than ever it?s become a vital tool to daily operations both in life and in work. If you are... 23-08-2018 21:52
A little blog update + my favorite coffee protein drink Behind the scenes over here has been nothing short of crazy. I feel like I continue to repeat myself, but since the community of readers (YOU!) is jus... 22-08-2018 21:48	2 Drugstore Foundation Reviews: One Winner and One I’m Iâ€™ve been using Georgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation in shade 5 for several months. You can see it on my skin in this post! It agrees so well wit... 20-08-2018 21:48	The Accessories I’ve Been Wearing All Summer One of the reasons I like wearing a basic t-shirt so often is because that allows me to sort of pick any lipstick or pair of earrings to complete the... 17-08-2018 21:48	Beating My Pregnancy Melasma After my first pregnancy I found myself with two lines of what I thought was freckles at the tops of my cheeks angling down towards my mouth. I thoug... 15-08-2018 21:50
The case for the Roadtripper Jeans I bought my first pair of Madewell Roadtripper Jeans 2017 and as soon as I put them on my body I knew they were going to be a favorite. And they swif... 13-08-2018 21:51	Does this blow dry brush work" Nothing feels quite as wonderful as leaving a salon with a fresh, bouncy blow out. The hair is light, airy, and has a soft bend at the ends. ... 10-08-2018 21:47	Getting Back on the Wagon of Fitness Links to items above can be found here! Having 3 kids in 4.5 years has taken a toll on my body, and I donâ€™t mean that solely in a negative sense. ... 08-08-2018 21:49	Firm, young looking skin in 28 days with OLAY Well Iâ€™ve completed the challenge! As someone who loves to test out products and usually has a fairly skeptical view, I was very pleasantly surprise... 05-08-2018 21:49

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