Amazing facial cleanser!

**This post is not sponsored by Garnier SkinActive**

Makeup removal is a big deal because if it's not done well many things can happen, and finding the best makeup remover can be difficult. It took me several years to find the perfect makeup remover for me. I tried countless brands of makeup wipes and cleansers and nothing seemed to be great. I thought I loved different makeup wipes after using them for a short time, but after a while they were the same as the others and did not fully take off my makeup. I know that everyone has seen the advertisements for micellar water, and like me I bet many of you wondered if it worked. It has taken me awhile to get up the courage to try it because it is more expensive than makeup wipes and I honestly questioned its ability to remove my makeup despite the hoopla.

If you have used Garnier SkinActive's Micellar Cleansing Water then you know that it has magic qualities. I have been using it for about three months and it has not failed to disappoint. I do not wear waterproof makeup, but I got the one that was geared toward waterproof makeup just to make sure it would remove my makeup. As you all know makeup wipes typically last less than a month, or at most two months for one package. That's a lot of money when you think about it! Three months later I am still on my first bottle. Yes, you also have to buy cotton pads, but cotton pads are not too expensive. I do not wear a ton of makeup, but when I have worn more than my daily routine it has only taken at most two cotton pads to remove my makeup.

The magical product in all its glory

If you use too much your face may feel the excess after you are finished wiping off your makeup, but it will quickly go away. You do not need to rinse your face. It does not feel oily at all. I love the way it makes my skin feel afterward. I have sensitive skin and this product does not irritate my skin. It is very gentle to skin because you do not have to scrub to remove your makeup, which is different from all the types of makeup wipes I have tried over the years.

I have finally found the perfect product to remove my makeup! It also removes dirt and oil that has accumulated that day; I noticed when I did not wear foundation one day. This product  is also great because it does not break the bank. I genuinely love this product, so if you are struggling to find the perfect makeup remover I recommend this product. Here is the link to the product at Walmart, which is the most convenient store for me to get it from. What beauty products have you been loving? Let me know in the comments!

Comforting and Cozy

**This post is not sponsored by Target or Marshall's or Bath and Body Works**

Being cozy is one of my favorite things. I absolutely love blanket, candles, sweatpants, baggy sweaters, and anything else considered cozy. I love lazy days to watch movies or read and have a cup of coffee or tea. When I began decorating my room I wanted to make it a cozy space where I could blog, read, watch movies/Netflix, or simply relax. I have gotten a couple different things to help me achieve ultimate coziness in my room!

My pretty star fairy lights

My new candle burning on my side table!

Fairy lights have gotten very popular in the last several years, and I love them. Mine came from Target a couple of years ago. I was impatient and did not look to get them on sale anywhere (oops), but I still love them so I have definitely got my moneys worth! I got the star shaped lights because I love the quirky impression that they have. They give off the perfect amount of light when I turn them on at night when I am ready to wind down before bed. Here is a link for the lights that I bought.

My new candles!

I also love to candles! I love the cozy vibes of a burning candle. Recently I have acquired two candles with lovely scents. One candle I got from Bath and Body Works and it is called #Easter. This candle has a very sweet, vanilla scent. I have the smallest size of this candle. I think unfortunately it only sells around Easter, but I am sure that there is another candle there that has a similar scent. The other candle I got from Marshall's and is a good size candle. The brand is called Illume and the scent is called Mediterranean. It smells very fresh and has a light scent. I loved the packaging of this candle, which is one of the main reasons why I bought it. I can typically find great, cheap candles at Marshall's!

I cannot give a link for the candles because the Easter candle is discontinued for this year, but anything that smells like vanilla or a cupcake would be a close resemblance to this candle. The one from Marshall's cannot be linked because the website is not for online shopping since items can be sold out within minutes. However, if you are looking for amazing candles I recommend Marshall's, Walmart even has good cheap candles, and Bath and Body Works if the candles are on sale. What are some things that make you feel cozy? Let me know in the comments!

New home decor!

**Note: I am not sponsored by Target, Home Goods, or Marshall's**

Have I ever expressed my love for Target? This magical store always has every thing I am looking for. They have great beauty products, clothes that are reasonably priced, and an amazing home ware selection! I love strolling through the aisles looking for decor inspiration for now and for the future. Another homey store that I love is called Home Goods. If you are a fellow Marshall's or TJ Maxx lover, then you probably know what Home Goods is. This store has anything and everything for your home! I love shopping here for little things like picture frames or perusing the furniture and thinking about my future house. Recently I shopped at both of these stores and found amazing things that I wanted to share with you guys because home decor is fun to shop for! These stores are also very reasonably priced, so that's also a plus!

The fake plant is from Target and the sign was a gift

I found this fake plant at Target and knew it would make the perfect addition to my room. I love greenery and flowers, but I did not want the responsibility of keeping a plant alive for as long as I could. Also, real plants and flowers die eventually and need replacing. This was my way to remedy the lack of greenness in my room. I love this little plant!

This basket is from Home Goods

This is the new laundry basket I got from Home Goods, and I love it. It holds a lot of laundry, which is perfect when you get very busy. Unfortunately I cannot give a link because Home Goods is a different kind of store. The company that owns the store do not provide online shopping because things in the store can be gone in a matter of moments and will never be in stock again. However, I am glad I found this basket. I loved it from the moment I saw the copper handles!

New coasters!

I got these coasters from Marshall's! I love them because they are gold and perfect for when I am in my room on my day off for hours blogging. I will probably use these for years to come. I love buying these little things for my room that I will use for years (man, I feel like a real adult haha).

What are some of your favorite places to find new home decor? Let me know in the comments!

A few ways I relieve stress

Stress is something that everyone has to deal with, and students often feel a lot of stress during the school year. Dealing with stress is important and everyone deals with stress differently. These are just a few ways I handle stress. Typically when I get stressed it is because I need to be creative and the other proportion of my stress comes from procrastination (oops).

The book I use and my coloring utensils

The first page I completed

One thing I love doing that helps me relieve stress is adult coloring books! These are magical and I am a kid at heart so these are the perfect stress relief. I have a Harry Potter coloring book and while sometimes I am not a fan of all the details, I enjoy adding to my master pieces every once in a while.

A sample of my calligraphy

Another thing I love doing when I am stressed is write (surprise, surprise). Writing is very relaxing and I don't always write blog posts, sometimes I write short stories or poetry. I also love caligraphy. I just love writing; it's a great stress relief for me.

This is one of my favourite Lush bath bombs called sex bomb!

I also love to take baths! Bubble bath, using a bath bomb, bath salts, really any bath product. A book or Netflix on hand is also perfect. A bath at the end of a stressful day is the absolute best thing in the world. It's easy to forget your worries in a warm bubbly bath.

Selfie curtesy of my junior year of college (I used it because I'm in the car).

Singing is one of the best stress reliefs that I use. I love driving around and singing at the top of my lungs, or singing loudly in the shower. There is no better feeling than singing your favorite song at the top of your lungs!

Not only do these things help me relieve stress, but they are also some of my favorite things to do. What are some of your favorite things to do for stress relief? Let me know in the comments!

Be a GIRLBOSS!

**This post is not sponsored by Netflix** Disclaimer: this show is only for people who are at least in high school (basically not appropriate for children).

I love to watch Netflix as much as the next person, and sometimes I hit a lull betweens shows where it seems like I have watched everything! However, I always find something new and I recently found a show that I absolutely love. I knew less than ten minutes into the show that I would love it.

Girlboss is a Netflix Original show and the first season just came out on April 21, and I finished the entire first season in two days! This show is so funny and awesome! It is about a girl who hates working for other people and starts her own company! It so empowering and it is based on the book #Girlboss.

I have read the book as well and it was such a good book. I loved it! It was basically her advice for life and how to be a Girlboss. Not only does she give advice, but she has other Girlbosses put their two sense in as well. This was a quick and amazing read. *Caution: she does use swear words, so if you don't care for that don't read the book!*

This show depicts highs a lows of success because there will be times of triumph and hardships on the way to success. I do not want to give too much away, but it really is an amazing show and I encourage all women to watch it (and read the book) because it will encourage you to get out and make things happen. I cannot wait for season 2!

Sophia's story, ideas, and mindset are very empowering and are a good reminder that with hard work and serious determination anything is possible, It is also a great reminder that there will be a lot of times when you fail, but you should not let that discourage you. Let your set backs make you stronger. Go out there and be a Girlboss; make things happen!

Now I am back to square one and try to find a new show to watch...any suggestions? Leave them in the comments!