Coffee Chat

Monday mornings mean coffee dates, loves! So get snuggled in with your favorite mug of coffee and join me for a virtual coffee date.

If you and I were on a coffee date we'd be snuggled in my living room on opposite ends of my couch. I'd be drinking a donut shop coffee with Coldstone Sweet Cream. I'd let you pick a coffee out of our baskets (we like variety in this house) and make it for you, then I'd join you on the couch. I'd offer you one of my blankets because I like to be cozy when I drink my coffee and I like my guests to be comfy, too. Maybe it's a southern thing. Hospitality and all that.

I'd tell you that our weekend was definitely a bit odd because my hubby worked 16 hours on Saturday but it was good for my son and I. We spent a lot of time with my parents. Sunday my hubby & I went to brunch and he took me shopping for vinyl for some projects I have in mind then we visited with each set of our parents for a while. It was a nice way to end the weekend.

I would tell you that we have big plans for the next chapter of our lives. I'm bursting at the seams with excitement but am not really ready to share all the details yet so stay tuned for another coffee chat about that.

For the last year i've been toying with the idea of opening an Etsy shop. I'll be honest, i'm scared. That's the only reason why I haven't done it yet. Kinda silly but I have this whole perfectionist side that comes out sometimes and I'm just not sure if my products are perfect yet. I'm not even sure they'll ever be, in my own opinion, anyway but I think i'm ready to kick all that to the side and just go for it. '

I would tell you I am currently obsessing over Girlboss on Netflix. I'd ask you what shows you are currently watching?

I'm also obsessing over this hairstyle. I may or may not have even chopped my own hair off this morning. Sorry. Not sorry. I'm about to throw some curls in it and try to style it super cute.

I would also tell you that I am struggling B.I.G. time today. It might be a multiple cups of coffee kinda day. Case in point. It's noon and i'm still working on this post.

So tell me, what would you share with me today if we were on a coffee date. I need some kinda interaction and inspiration here.













Oh Hey, Friday!

I'm literally doing a happy dance as I drink my coffee and type this. It's Friday! We finally made it. It's been a crazy hectic week for us but it's been or good reason. I have this thing where I don't believe in sharing something this big until it's official so I'm not announcing it just yet but stay tuned to see what big thing we're up to but I can share some Oh Hey, Friday goodness. Go grab mug of coffee and get cozy while I share some Good Week/Bad Week, Instagram Goodness, Coffee & Blogs Posts and my favorite internet finds from the week.


Oh Hey, Friday!


Good Week/Bad Week

Good Week-Aside from the exciting news that I can't share yet, it was a great week because Monday-Wednesday was Ashley Beaudin's Imperfect Boss Movement. She hosts these amazing movements that get women to embrace our imperfections and realize our own awesomeness. For three days Instagram is flooded with real, raw, honest confessions by women. It is an experience that makes us vulnerable but it connects us and brings us together. It really is a beautiful thing.

Oh, and my blog got a mini make over. Totally un-planned but life happened and I love it!


Bad Week-Struggling to get this post up then half of it just erased!


Favorite Insta Post






Blog Posts & Coffee

Coffee Talk + May Goals
Spring Time Essentials
Welcome Home Wednesday Linky Party #90
Shop Small With Younique



Blogger Loves & Inspiration

NYX Matte Lip Cremes Review by Fashion Fairytale
DIY Washed Ghee by Pretty Simple Ideas
An Open Letter to Bloggers by Its Simply Lindsay
Mothers Day Guide + Playlist by Vintage Simply Love
Simple Tips To Being A Great Host by Coffee With Summer




Favorite Friday Finds










Image Map


And just some food for thought...

Jimmy Kimmel's thoughts on our healthcare system







Shop Small with Younique


I have a heart for supporting friends and small businesses. If you've been around here for a while you know that. That's why i'm super excited to share today's guest with y'all. She's one of my personal friends from way back in high school. She's the absolute sweetest and most bubbly person and has one of those infectious personalities that just makes you happy. It doesn't hurt that she sells one of the most amazing bradns of make up and beauty products out there; Younique. I'm sure y'all are going to love her as much as I do so get a cup of tea or coffee and read Ashley's Q&A post then run over to her page and place an order because you deserve it girl!


Hello Ashley. Welcome to my blog sweet blog.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Sure! I am a 34 year old mother of two wonderful children. Paxton, who is five, and Aeliana who is 7 months. My husband is a Pediatric nurse, and works CRAZY hours, so I was really wanting a way to help him in supplementing our income while still being able to stay at home with my little ones. This is where Younique came in! :)


What inspired you to become a part of the Younique community and become a fabulous Presenter for the company?
I decided to join Younique, because I LOVE and Believe in the products, and knew from the start that THIS company had something special, and I definitely wanted in!


What does the Younique company stand for and what does it mean to you?
Younique’s mission is to uplift, empower, validate, and ultimately build self-esteem in women around the world through high quality products that encourage both inner and outer beauty and spiritual enlightenment while also providing opportunities for personal growth and financial reward.

The company came into existence, because one of our Founders, Derek Maxfield knew that he really wanted to do something to CHANGE the world for the better. He started the Younique Foundation. And there, they are committed to helping women who were sexually abused as children or adolescents find hope.

THIS is THE REASON that I wanted to join with Younique. For their PASSION for these women, to not only help them, but to HEAL them.


What makes you most excited about selling Younique?
I LOVE being able to share my love of all things beauty and makeup with everyone. And to be able to do so, while being at home with my children, AND earn an income…..is still just SO surreal to me. I TRULY LOVE this company, and the people that are in it!


If you could only use product from Younique for the rest of your life, which product would it be? Why?
I would have to say for me, it would be our Rose Water Toning Spritz. I LOVE how it feels on my skin, and the amazing results that I am already seeing as a result of using it every single day.


What is your best selling item?
Our best selling item right now would have to be our Liquid Foundation.


What is your favorite thing about the Younique, as a whole?
The PEOPLE!! I really can’t imagine working with a better group of people day in, day out. It really is a GREAT Support System!

How can all our readers see all the Younique products?
They can just hop over to my website, which is:
www.makeupfunwithashley.com

Are there any special Younique promotions currently?
Right now we have the May Kudos. The customer gets Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette in their choice of palette (we have 5), our Smudge Proof Eye Pencil in their choice of color & the 3D Fiber Lashes for $74.
We also have our “Adore Her” Mother’s Day bundle running though May 6, while supplies last. In this, the customer receives: Lip Exfoliator, Bamboo Charcoal Detoxification Mask, and our Rose Water Toning Spritz all for $79.


Do you host parties? If so can you tell our readers about how those work?
We do! We host “Online Classes”. Basically, you would signup to host one and I would be there doing it with you the whole way. You would invite your friends and I will be giving tips/tricks/and products I LOVE through daily posts/classes. At the end, the hostess can get hostess rewards for hosting the class. It ends up being a lot of fun for everyone involved!

Lastly, how can my readers get in touch with you about ordering or booking a party?
They can either find me on Facebook, or email me at : ashley_makarevich@yahoo.com

Welcome Home Wednesday Linky Party #90


Welcome to Welcome Home Wednesdays number 90!!! I absolutely adore looking through your projects every single week and this week is no exception! We've been hanging out with y'all and sharing and loving all the goodies shared here!! Thank you ALL for coming back week after week!! We APPRECIATE y'all!!


Let's get started! Each week our little party gets even bigger... and we're so glad you're here to party with us! So bring your friends and link up something awesome... we love to see your amazing work around here! Don't forget to leave us a comment to let us know you stopped by and we'll do the same when we visit your link! The party will start each Wednesday at 7am CST... and we'll be here bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to party! Stop by and share your fabulous posts... we would love to read them and share them with our friends!



 

Meet your Fabulous Hosts!

Happily Ever After, Etc. @ Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram
Five Kids, a Dog & a Blog @ Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram
Suburban Simplicity @ Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram
J for Joiner @ Pinterest | Instagram
What Treasures Await @ Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram
Peaches & Willow @ Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram

 

The Spotlight! That's right... Features!

These people were extra cool last week... so we're featuring them this week! That means they get a little time in the spotlight...and a cameo on our social media accounts (if you've ever wanted to hangout on my facebook page this is your chance!) Sounds awesome huh?! For your chance to be featured make sure to follow all of your hosts on social media... and leave us a little note so we know you're following!! Just pop over and leave a comment on Facebook (or Twitter, or Instagram... whichever one is your jam!) We look at every single link so we don't miss a beat!







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The Rules are there ain't no Rules!

We ain't your Mama... so we don't have a strict rules list. View this more as party etiquette!

1. Be kind! Read and comment on your fellow party goers links!
2. We like to think we're super fancy... we want our guests to feel fancy too so no link-party or affiliate links please!
3. If you want to be featured please follow your hosts on social media... then link back to the party with a text link... or our fabulous button!
4. Link to a specific post... not your home page! We want to see what you've been up to this week!
5. Our mama's taught us to share... that includes the limelight! No more than 3 links per person please!
6. That's it! Have fun and link up your best stuff! We can't wait to see it!
7. Please note that by sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays, you are giving permission for your projects to be shared on social media and in round up posts on any of the cohosts sites

 

4 Gals, 4 Blogs & 1 Great Party! Link up once to appear on 4 Amazing Blogs!





Want to come back next week? We'll send you a reminder... just put your email in the box!


Thanks so much for Stopping by!

Like any good hosts we're sitting right by the present table waiting until our guests leave so we can go through the loot... the loot being your links! We can't wait to check out what you've left for us. Trust me there will be a lot of pinning, tweeting and facebook sharing going on in the near future... we can't wait to show off what you've left!

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