Kentucky Makeup Junkie

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Adjusting to the New Normal

Home School and Home Work Life Balance

I don’t know about you guys, but adjusting to the new normal of working from home full time and full time homeschooling has been nothing short of HARD. Anyone else in the same boat? Life has been hard and weird for so many in different ways this year, but school/homeschooling has added a difficult layer to an already crazy year. Welcome to the new normal they say! Here are some tips/thoughts to help balance your mentality (and sanity!) surrounding being at home and dealing with homeschooling.

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KMJ 4 Year Blogiversary!

An update into my blog and some new adventures!

HI friends! I am SO very excited to say that today is the 4 year blogiversary of Kentucky Makeup Junkie! I can hardly believe it! It’s been a super fun journey, and I am honored that you have been on it with me. I wouldn’t even still be here without you guys following along! I just wanted to fill you guys in on a few new ventures. Plus, I’d love to get your thoughts and feedback on a few things!

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10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Lady in Your Life

Merry Christmas, friends! Anyone else freaking out about how close Christmas is because you aren’t finished shopping yet? I know, I know, same here. But it’s nothing that Amazon Prime and a quick trip to Target can’t fix! I’ve rounded up 10 last minute gifts ideas for the lady in your life– so whether you just need a stocking stuffer or two, or one final gift idea, I’m here to help you out!

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10 Gift Ideas for the Lady in Your Life

Howdy, friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted! A lot of life has been going on, so it’s been hard to find time to write! I’ve been pretty active over on instagram though, so I’d love to have you follow and connect with me over there – so many great finds and products for you to see!

I just had to make time to do a little Holiday Gift Guide for the women in your life (or yourself!) I’ve fallen in love with SO many great products and brands this year, and I just had to share my finds, plus a few old favorites! Without further adieu, here are some gift ideas for your friends, girlfriends, wives, sisters, moms, co-workers, and/or secret santas! So here are my 10 gift ideas for the ladies in your life!

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5 Simple Changes to Make Today for a Healthier Lifestyle

DIY Peppermint Hard Candy Ornaments

Easy craft that anyone can make!

I’m a Pinterest fanatic, and lately I’ve been looking for ideas on DIY Christmas crafts that my daughter and I can make together. I had my eye on a cute idea to make ornaments out of candy, but they were missing some vital steps in the process! So I combined some tips from a few different ideas to create a fail-proof formula to make the perfect candy ornaments! And trust me, if I can make them perfect every time, then so can you!

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10 Gift Ideas for Every Woman

Impress her with these unique gifts!

Can you believe it’s already Christmas? I seriously cannot recall where the last few months went! I pretty much have all of my shopping done, which is a record for me! Not in the same boat? Don’t sweat it! I’ve made a simple gift list for all the ladies in your life of some of my favorite things this year – check them out and get them while there’s still time! Many of these items are eligible for Amazon Prime, too!

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Best Diaper Bag for the On-the-Go Parent

This diaper bag is for you, too, dads!

I don’t know about you, but things have been busy with plans revolving around Christmas already! We’ve been shopping, decorating and planning family events. I get so wrapped up in the holidays that I forget my little man’s birthday is soon after! Yikes! I’m gonna have to get into party planning mode soon! I cannot believe he will be two in January. That little dude is getting big – and heavy! One thing I seriously cannot stand is carrying a huge diaper bag around all the time when I have to tote him, too!

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Soapbox Soaps: Products that Make a Difference

Learn about the Soapbox motto: Soap=Hope

So it’s no surprise that I’m a product junkie. And when I find some that I get extremely excited about – well, they end up here on the blog because I have to share my excitement! I had recently heard about a brand called Soapbox when I happened upon them on Instagram. And then – lucky me! They happened to find me too and ask if I wanted to try out some of their products for a review. Of course I agreed since I was already interested, but after trying the products I found out that I LOVE this company for way more than just the goods!

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