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Friday Favorites: April 1st Edition


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Happy April 1st friends!
(April 1st?  How is it already April 1st?  I feel like it should still be February!)
I’m linking up with my friends Narci, Erika and Andrea today and sharing some of my favorite things from this week.  Hope you guys have a great weekend! xo

Up first…THIS GUY!  Tomorrow is Andrew’s birthday!  How are we celebrating?  Pancakes in the morning, Smith’s baseball game at noon followed by dinner at my mom’s that night.  I love a Saturday birthday :).

Y’all…I posted this tee on Facebook Monday morning.  Ha!  I couldn’t love this tee more :).  #everydayvibes
So many of you asked about my shorts…and they’re the Vigoss ones I bought last summer.  This summer, they have some new shorts out in a new style.  I ordered them and will let you know what I think after they arrive.  #imreadyforshortsseason 

Okay look how cute these Pins are…

Aren’t they so cute?!  Beginning today, the eBook versions of both books will be on sale all month long.  Woohoo!  Including but not limited to, Kindle, Google Play, Nook, Kobo and Apple!  If you’re an eBook reader…now’s the time to order both Meal Planner and Cakes!

Um…did you hear?  I was on The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey this week!  She is AWESOME!  It was like chatting with an old friend.  If you want to listen to me chat with Jamie about infertility, adoption, travel, motherhood…basically my little old life here, click here to listen.  She is one of my favorite people :).

Speaking of my favorite people…look who I’m linking up with beginning this month…
 …ERIKA!
Erika and I decided to start a new monthly link up beginning April 13!  Each month, we’ll blog about three things we would take if we were stranded on a deserted island.  Look below for dates and post ideas.  Our first post is three things you would take from your medicine cabinet if you were stranded on a deserted island.  Link up with us April 13!

I have the best readers EVER!  On my What’s Up Wednesday post this week, I mentioned that I’m still hooked on my French Radio Cafe Pandora Station and needed a new suggestion.  A big thank you to Kathy who suggested I listen to the Ed Sheeran Station.  I’ve been listening ever since Kathy.  Thank you!!

I’ve been meaning to share this tip with you guys…remember my foundation and illuminator tip from a few months ago?  It’s kind of like that one…it’s a game changer!  My friend Courtney said to put on your gloss and then your lipstick and your gloss will stay on longer.
What?
Did you know to do that?
I’ve been doing lipstick and then gloss for 34.5 years…all wrong!
So, I tried her tip…gloss then lipstick and BAM!  My gloss stays on longer and my lipstick does too.  (I just love random tips like this!)
I found myself on the Lancome aisle at Nordstrom the other day (because…why not?) and saw these two colors…
…Gloss in Love (in Violette Pailette) and Rouge in Love (in Fall in Rose).  
I was in love…
See…gloss first and then lipstick.  A winning combination!
I also noticed online that right now, Lancome is doing a gift with purchase that ends soon!   You can see the details here.  Every time I talk about makeup, I have so many of you tell me that I should be trying the Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara.  Every. Single. Time.  So, I ordered a tube along with those shorts I told you about…because you ladies ALWAYS know what you’re talking about!

Black Jeans//Coral Top//Denim Jacket//Tassel Necklace
I wore my new gloss and lipstick combo with this outfit last week.  Gloss first and then lipstick…I’m telling you ladies, try it!

And finally…

…my Strawberry Buttermilk Layer Cake.

It’s spring friends.  Let’s celebrate with a delicious cake!  (And psssst…I include directions to make this cake in a 9×13 pan too!).

That’s it for my Friday Favorites this week!  I hope you guys have the BEST weekend!
xoxo

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Comments

  2. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    Those pins are SO CUTE!!!!!! And I LOVE Lancome lipstick. It's the only lipstick I wear. And I totally agree with you on the April Fools stuff. I pretty much think everybody is lying to me all day long. 😉

  3. Erika Slaughter says

    What?!!! Gloss then lipstick? Then gloss? I'm kind of felling like I felt when I learned Santa wasn't real. What else am I doing wrong? Hahahahaha! Can't wait to try that today!!

  6. Narci says

    Well, you've totally rocked my world! Gloss before lipstick, then gloss again?? Trying that today!

  7. Linsley Schneider says

    So excited for the new link-up! Aaaand that strawberry cake looks perfect for summer!

  8. Dustie Day says

    What an awesome tip for gloss!! Who knew? Happy birthday to Andrew! I turned 34 today ��

  12. Alexandra says

    This sounds crazy, but I love the K-Ci & Jojo Pandora station. It's all 90s R&B and is super fun.

  14. Queen In Between says

    I agree, Saturday birthdays are the best! That is such a great picture of you two. Happy Friday!

  15. Lizzie Simantz says

    I just finished listening to you with Jamie and oh my goodness I love you even more! It was so good to put a voice to your pictures 🙂

    Thanks for the gloss tip, definitely been doing that wrong all these years too LOL

  16. Kaitlyn Creek says

    I just listened to your podcast and I just have to say you are so great! I have been reading your blog for over a year now and I just find you soo inspirational. I am a wife, a mom, and a lover of Jesus Christ and you are so encouraging and helpful with all of those topics. This may be weird but I don't know how many times my family has heard "well Shay said" whether is be about a book or makeup, my dad was like "who is Shay" hahaha
    Also one last fun little fact, my middle name is Shae and my husbands is Andrew <3

  17. Melissa Sexton says

    Hi Shay! Random question: have you ever done a post about undergarments? I would love a recommendation of great bra!

  18. Jenny says

    I loved listening to that podcast! So fun. Especially after following your blog for the last couple of years, it's so neat to put a voice to your face. 🙂

  20. The Boutelle Family says

    Hahaha! I had to share that ecard on Instagram – totally sums up my feelings about April fools day! 🙂

  21. Kristina @ Ms.Modify says

    How have I not heard about gloss before lipstick?! I'm trying it today! Thanks for sharing!

    xo, Kristina

  22. Caroline Domogala says

    Dave Barnes pandora station! You probably haven't heard of him, but you won't be disappointed! He's a Christian…. Although his music is not, but he writes the best songs. Plus he's all kinds of adorable and has the best personality!

  24. Love on the Lake says

    Ed Sheeran Pandora is AWESOME! Not too sleepy but not too peppy – mellow good vibes. My favorite new Spotify playlist is Indie Chill Covers – standard favorites covered by cool new indie artists. TGIF
    ~ LOTL
    LoveOnTheLakeBlog.blogspot.com

  26. Nicole says

    Loved listening to the podcast! It's funny because I feel like we're friends, but you don't even know who I am. 😉 Your faith and determination is super inspiring! And when you talked about being Ashby's mama I teared up! What love! God is so awesome!

  27. 30 Something.... says

    Hi Shay!
    Great listening you on the podcast. I have to say that I just ordered a new pair of Sseko sandals and I love them! They are beautifully made and great quality!

  29. Lauren Darrell says

    Have you ever done a post all about your sunless tanning routine? I know you use the face wipes but what about every else? How often do you use it? Do you use them in the morning or at night? Sorry for all the questions, but I think that would make a great post (if you haven't already done it!)

  30. Tina Singer says

    Would love a post on how you like your apple watch! Any pros/cons since owning it you could share?

  33. Melissa Mundia says

    Kodaline pandora station is the best! I found them while listening to Ed Sheeran station and I just love it. Every song is full of emotion and makes me feel all the feels 🙂

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