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I want to be healthy. Drink more water, exercise regularly, and eat healthy. But I get derailed from my fitness goals easily because I really like breakfast tacos and dark soda. So, this time I am doing something about it with a free printable health and fitness planner. Get Your Printable Here What is in …

Harsh weather leaving you with sad skin? No worries, we’ve got the solution: these scent-sational sugar scrubs will leave your skin fabulously flawless, and they all smell ah-maz-ING! Don’t give in to flaky, dry, dusty skin, give it some ‘sugar’ instead! Trust us – you’ll thank us when you’re older. Have fun! 25 Scent-sational Sugar …

Seriously, when someone mentioned this yesterday I was torn between hoping and dreading. I mean, if you were around for the Great LuLaRoe Halloween Rush of 2016, you know what I’m talking about. How fast all those uh-mazing prints went. And then I saw the pictures… Oh. My. God. I want candy cane legs! These …

Alright everybody if you’re a LuLaRoe fan, then you already know that they have been killing it with these Disney Prints, but LuLaroe Disney Halloween is simply insane. You just need to remember that these prints are going to be crazy limited and this is going to be one o those times you basically have to …

I recently had the opportunity to go to a super fancy event and let me tell you, the anxiety of getting dressed to go was enough to make me want to hide in a closet under a pile of boxes. Or something. Luckily, I had a secret weapon hanging in my closet that fixed everything: …

So this morning I log onto Facebook and basically every other post is someone super stoked about the Ta-Ta Towel. I click on link after link and I’m like, “WTF?” Like, if your boob sweat needs its own towel, do you maybe think you should talk to your doctor about that? Seriously, the Ta-Ta Towel …

Mid-May my now husband and I eloped to Jamaica. I knew going in that I’d have some, shall we say, wardrobe struggles? You see, I wear leggings 99% of the time these days. I can dress them up, down, work out in them and not worry about my comfort, thigh chafing or being appropriately dressed. …

I’ve always wanted rainbow hair. You can blame Lady Lovely Locks, or really pretty much any 80’s cartoon geared towards girls. Every one of those shows had rockin’ chicks sporting epic bangs and multicolored hair. Apparently I never grew up, or those things came back into style, because I finally got my rainbow hair, and …

Water is an essential for life and I know, and you know it too. But why? What exactly is so great about water? It’s tasteless and colorless so what makes it so amazing? Well, I want to share with you 10 Amazing Benefits of Water so you can stop wondering and start drinking…more water! 10 Amazing …

Seriously, if you don’t know about LuLaRoe yet, you MUST be living in a cave. But since your cave apparently has Wi-Fi, here are 10 reasons you should be stalking your favorite LuLaRoe consultants right now. Really, don’t even wait…you will experience major LuLaRegret if you do! 10 Reasons You Should Be Stalking Your Favorite …

Yesterday LuLaRoe put out this super short video on Instagram. I was trucking through the airport in Montego Bay when I saw it come across my feed. Disney fans, go couch hunting for coins, because LuLaRoe is going Disney! I remember how bummed I was that I didn’t score any of the princess palace or …

I’ve been on a kick lately to take better care of my skin. I’m in my thirties, I’ve accepted that I’m aging, and there are things I can do to age more gracefully, shall we say. It’s all fun and games until your eyes swell shut! Yup, I changed my facial routine and ended up …

What do you think of when I say “fingernails?” For most people, visions of pretty nail polish in every color and acrylic nails with fancy tips dance across their minds. People who work with their hands may think of stubborn grease stains under and around their nails … nothing that a good sandpaper-like washing with …

A few weeks ago I had no idea what LuLaRoe was. Despite the fact that there have been several articles about the fashion line have been posted on this very website, I hadn’t done much more than scan them. I got the basic idea. Competitive clothes shopping? No. Freaking. Thank. You. I have to watch …

Dear Sir:  Ugly women everywhere want to applaud you for making the bold choice to stop dating hot women. We know for a fact that it is a huge sacrifice for you to have to stop dating hot women, and in no way whatsoever their choice for you to stop. Sure, some might be speculating …

January of 2013 the company I was working for shut the doors to their Dallas office and I became one of the telecommuting proud. I knew it was coming. The signs had been there for a while, so I wasn’t unprepared, but I was also in no way ready for that kind of transition. Three …

I’m a product of the 80’s so for my time, Nair was the big thing for hair removal (I’m talking the bikini area). Effective, painless, but like shaving it grew back so fast that I was scratching my girly bits from regrowth a day after I’d done it. That’s always attractive, “No, I don’t have crabs…why …

I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately from people about LuLaRoe and where to start. I might not be the best person to hand out advice on how to navigate this obsession. I dove right on in last February and bought up a bunch of the Valentine’s Day leggings right off the bat, but most …

My brother got married last weekend. I’m so happy for him! His new wife is super cool! I was my brother’s Best Grooms-Lady so I had to look snazzy. The day before the wedding, my then sister-in-law-to-be and I treated ourselves to a mani and pedi. I’d never had fake nails before because I was …

Last week we were about to go see Rogue One finally. Yes, finally. I was trying to pick out something to wear and was feeling Star-Wars-Festive. I have this really cool, long sleeved Star Wars shirt and figured I’d wear that. But the leggings I own that match it were all dirty. Which meant I’d …

I guess this is a post I need to write once a year or something. The other day I was scrolling Facebook and saw a meme that was shared by someone from some new, non LuLaRoe legging company that shall not be named. Please note, this was a meme posted on this company’s, I guess, official …

This year we’re really trying to cut costs. Since I’ve transitioned to writing full time I’m always looking for ways to save a buck. The other week we decided to visit our new dollar store and load up on some essential items where cost cutting is allowed. We were strolling the aisles, looking for some …

As the result of a car wreck in late 2012 (thanks to a texting man who rear-ended me at a yield sign), I was forced to have nasal reconstruction surgery: Septoplasty with osteotomy and grafts. Let’s just say it: medically necessary nose job. Without this procedure, I would have remained with one nostril collapsed with …

Okay, yes, I’m fully aware of my LuLaLove. Pretty sure I’ve got a fan club badge around here somewhere. Oh wait. I’m wearing it. 😀 I was chatting with Totally The Bomb’s writer Mary the other day, recounting some of the absurd questions people have asked me since I dove into this crazy pool and …

I’d never even heard of an online pearl party until a couple of months ago. Now, I’ve been to 4 this month and I’ve bought two pieces. That’s a rarity for me. It’s a fun experience. I enjoy seeing what other people pick and which setting they’ve chosen. I like the suspense of the openings and …

That moment where you see it. The little glimmering glimpse peeking from your compact. You think to yourself, “Just move to the outer edges. There’s still plenty of product here.” You take extra care to only put your brush in the edges knowing it’s futile. The damage is already done.  That Hopeless Moment Every Make-Up …

I saw a picture a week ago from someone layering their LuLaRoe leggings. Let me say that again. Layering. Leggings. I remember gasping and thinking, “Why didn’t I come up with that?” Layering Your LuLaRoe Leggings I sort of did earlier this year, but not in a cute way. I mean, I layered my buttery …

Let me just say first that I’m a total slug when it comes to the layering trend. So many people are way ahead of me in this game, but I’ve lately embraced the idea of layering. Why do I hate layers, you ask? Claustrophobia. Only, for some reason I always feel like the only thing …

We’re just about to my one year, LuLaCrazy anniversary. I’ll never forget the invitation from a friend to the on-line pop up and the absolute madness that ensued. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, let me break it down to you real quick. LuLaRoe is a clothing line that’s not sold like …

I remember my last day wearing jeans. It was the week PokemonGo became the thing to do. We’d planned our first big, group hunting expedition and I was really worried that my newly found love of LuLaRoe leggings would run way too hot given the extreme Texas heat. So to be safe I opted to …

When it comes to hair and cutting corners, I’m all about what I can do for cheap. I’m the kind of person who goes to a cosmetology school for a price break on the fancy conditioning treatments, I bleach and dye my own hair, and I make my own hair mask. There are a lot …

Calling myself a LuLaRoe Evangelist sounds way better than saying I couldn’t handle it as a consultant. Over the last few weeks I’ve had a lot of people say to me, “Man! You’d be a great LuLaRoe consultant!” And you know what? I probably would be! But I don’t choose to be. And there are some really …

If you are wondering what happens when you dry LuLaRoe, the answer is honestly that it doesn’t last as long. The stuff is pretty much cheap crap and you shouldn’t buy LuLaRoe at all. If you did buy a bunch of LuLaroe, then don’t dry it. And if you’re thinking about selling LuLaRoe, you should …

This last week fall has finally hit Texas. I saw a leaf fall. That counts. Yes, we still have the AC on, it’s still pretty darn hot, but a leaf fell so fall has finally arrived in Texas. The rest of the country is likely experiencing a much more pronounced fall season, so chances are …

Welcome back! So far we’ve covered what LuLaRoe is and why some people feel their clothing is worth the price tag. Today I want to run down what they offer in leggings, some basic reviews and what to expect, and a few styling suggestions, tips and tricks. Just in case you didn’t know yet, LuLaRoe is LIFE …

Accio Eyeshadow! When Reddit user Spellsandstars first posted pictures of her imagined Harry Potter House Palettes, she wanted to make it clear that she owns nothing HP related. In fact, she’s an artist. Not a manufacturer, not a marketer, she’s someone who imagined an amazing idea and wanted to share it with the world. Well, I’m …

Welcome back! So far we’ve covered what LuLaRoe is and why some people feel their clothing is worth the price tag. Today I want to run down what they offer for dresses, some basic reviews and what to expect, and a few styling suggestions, tips and tricks! With so many options, you should have no …

LuLaRoe Shirts are awesome, and the LuLaRoe Randy is one of the shirts that people ask about most of the time. That’s because the sizing on the LuLaRoe Randy is a little different than the others. Let me tell you all about it! So far we’ve covered what LuLaRoe skirts are and why people feel …

Welcome back! So far we’ve covered what LuLaRoe is and why some people feel their clothing is worth the price tag. Today I want to run down what they offer for skirts, some basic reviews and what to expect, and a few styling suggestions, tips and tricks. My biggest recommendation, and will always be, is …

In asking questions and preparing for this LuLaRoe blog series I had a bunch of questions. I’ve corralled as many of them as I could, and will keep answering what I know! If you have more questions, leave them in the comments below! Questions You Didn’t Think To Ask: A LuLaRoe Q&A Are there panty …

Look, you could read the rest of this if you are wondering, “Why is LuLaRoe so expensive?” But let me be honest with you, I have no idea why it’s so expensive. Even LuLaRoe sellers know that LuLaroe Leggings are total crap, and you should NOT waste your money on the LuLaRoe dresses, shirts, or …

Okay, so if you’re a LuLaRoe fan, you know that their holiday and special themed runs are to die for awesome, and super small. As in, there’s only a couple thousand of the prints and styles made, so if you want it, be ready to Thunderdome style fight for what you want, because it’s going …

Chances are if you are even remotely online you’ve seen people on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat taking pictures of their legs while wearing crazy, print leggings and talking about #HowIRoe or something called a LuLaRoe. What Is It, How To Shop, And What The Deal Is Please, someone tell me, what is a LuLaRoe? LuLaRoe …

LuLaRoe is the hot new way to make money working from home all while feeling comfortable and looking great. Being a consultant has been amazing* and I’ve only been a consultant for a little over a month. While many want to jump into selling LuLaRoe like I do, there are also many that are scared …

Alas summer is over and school has started and everything will be pumpkin spiced from now until March. But for those of us who don’t want to smell like a pumpkin pie, there Has to be an alternative, right? Right?? I submit to you: Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub. Okay, so some hardasses would say this …

Well, we couldn’t let the fourth of July pass without some really boss Independence Day Nails, now could we? Seriously, these Fourth of July nails are super easy to do and why let the fireworks be the only sparkly one at the party? Enjoy! Want more nail fun plus so much more? Check out why …

Disclosure: I’m sharing #purclean in my life as part of a Tide® sponsored series for Socialstars™ By now I think everyone has heard about LuLaRoe. One quick browse on Facebook and you’ll see someone posting their newest patterns and goodies. I for one, have become a bit obsessed with stalking groups for the next pop-up …

Over a year ago now I decided to just…change my hair color. I’ve never been scared to play with it, but it’s usually been for periods of time. As of today I’ve been some shade of pink for over twelve months and I have zero plans to go brown again. But the crazy hair colors …

Over the last year the legging fashion has caught on and more and more women have begun wearing fun patterned leggings as everyday leg wear. Multiple companies have sprung up to feed this fad and communities of wearers have cropped up around them, supporting each other and calling for more. More leggings! The patterns you …

First it was unconventional lipstick shades. Then it was rainbow highlighters. Now there’s something called rainbrows that I am trying to wrap my head around. I think it’s safe to say that rainbows are very “in” right now. Meanwhile, I’m just waiting for pajamas to suddenly be chic. I don’t think I’m ready to sport rainbrows, …

I will admit that I am not as blonde as I used to be. When I go to the stylist to get highlights they always say, “But your hair is so blonde!” Even though what they are really thinking is, “I have to say this to all you dishwater blondes because you can’t handle the …

I pretty much live in jeans and a T-shirt. When I don’t have to, I hardly ever wear makeup or do my hair. When my spouse comes home from work, I probably look much the same as I did when he left at 7am. If you stop by my house unannounced- you can count on …

I personally don’t know any woman that would turn down getting a pedicure if the opportunity presented itself. As for a man, that is a total different ball game. My husband won’t let anyone near his feet even if I convince him that the manliest of men go to the salon to get pedicures! So …

Prepare yourself for this. No really. Get ready. This is going to be the most ridiculous kylie lip kit wear test ever. I recently did a First Impressions video and tried the Kylie Jenner Lip Kits. At first swipe, I really loved them, and was pretty impressed by the formula- BUT, it was a completely …

Yes, it is another winged liner tutorial! I feel like, even though there are a million ways to accomplish this iconic makeup look, sometimes just seeing it one more time helps it click in your head. Plus, there is a video at the end that has a very unflattering, albeit helpful, slow mo. Here is how …

Soap is one of those common household items that I never think about until I’m washing my hands and discover that I’ve only got the “water” part of “soap and water.” This happens to me way too often – someone should probably come and revoke my adult card. And I’m not saying that making my …

Did you know that glitter lips are back in? I know, right? All of my Britney Spears pre-teen dreams are coming true and the only way I know how to handle it is by reminiscing about my blueberry scented Bath & Body Works Roll-On Glitter and taking full advantage of the glitter madness before it …

Looking for an adorable Valentine’s Day hairdo for your little one, but don’t want to fiddle around with curlers and bobby pins? This easy Valentine’s Day hair tutorial is perfect because it requires no hot tools, it keeps hair away from the face, and doesn’t require too much time for a fidgety kid. We’ll go through …

Eyeliner is one of those things that can be so downright frustrating to do that a lot of women just say “Screw it!” and skip it altogether. Whether you can’t get both sides even, or you just struggle with technique: Here are some tips on how to do eyeliner that doesn’t look like a 5 …

If you have ever walked past the Urban Decay Electric Palette, or any brightly colored eyeshadow for that matter, and thought “I WANT!” and then “I could never wear that without ending up on peopleofwalmart.com,” you aren’t alone. Brightly colored eyeshadow appeals to those of us who had Lisa Frank toys as a kid, but it’s …

Photos of Star Wars inspired makeup have been splattered across the internet and magazines since the moment the new Star Wars Movie was announced. While these makeup looks are beautiful, I cant really say I found them wearable or easy to achieve. Here is some Star Wars makeup you will actually wear, whether you lean …

It’s your fifth date. You’ve sat through three corny romantic comedies and one ridiculous action movie. You even went put-put golfing. You like him. He is effortlessly charming and painfully handsome. He asks you thoughtful questions about yourself and actually listens to your answers. He does cute things like switching places with you while you’re …

It’s your day off and you just got the most amazing, well deserved massage ever.  You’re definitely not dancing to One Direction in the car on the way home when your husband calls. “Hey Babe! I’m here at Bonefish with Steve and Don (colleagues). Their wives are on the way- can you make it?” You swallow …

Okay, lets be real here for a second; Adele could sing about dirty diapers and I would still cry. As if her soulful music didn’t make her awesome enough, she is also always rocking a PERFECTLY EXECUTED winged liner. Her makeup artist needs to make a YouTube channel. Like yesterday. But until then you’re just going to have to settle …

It’s New Years Eve. You’re going out tonight. Even though New Years Eve is one of the only times of year it’s appropriate to go over the top with your makeup; you also realize that body glitter isn’t “in” anymore and honestly, who really wants glitter near their eyeball? Your New Years Eve makeup should …

Beauty products and makeup are a deeply personal thing. A red lipstick that looks amazing one someone else might look like complete shit on me. That is what makes buying gifts for the beauty lover in your life so difficult. Fear not, Totally the Bomb readers! I’ve got your back with this holiday gift guide …

I am travel obsessed. If I don’t get on a plane and fly somewhere at least once a month, I feel like I have failed at successfully quenching my wanderlust. I am also makeup obsessed, which can be a huge pain when you are traveling all the time, because you are constantly moving makeup from …

Not to hate on high end skin care, but damn is that stuff expensive! Like did they go to heaven to retrieve the tears of angels for this toner? Did Johnny Depp personally kiss each one of these cleansers before they were put on the shelf? Does it come with an esthetician to expertly apply …

Can we just talk for a minute about how fall is the best time of the year? I’m sorry beach babes, but when you live in Florida year round like I do, you look forward to a break from the sweltering heat. To give you an example; it’s still 90 degrees daily here! There is …

I am all about the Light Side of the force but I’ll admit, I’ve thought about turning to the Dark Side. I mean, you get to dress in darker clothing (which is totally slimming) and be feared by many. The downside is you have an entire colony of troopers that can’t hit their targets even …

Disclosure: This is sponsored by Trident. The opinions expressed remain 100% my own. Oral health is so important. According to the American Dental Hygienists Association, 80% of the U.S. population has some form of periodontal gum disease which means not enough people are taking care of their mouths properly. It could be a lack of …

Girls just want to have fun. Whether it’s painting each other’s nails or giggling over a cute boy at school, girls need girl time which is why slumber parties are so necessary. If you have a girl that is at the age to have her good friends overnight but aren’t sure where to begin I …

I am one of those people who loves makeup. I have drawers and drawers of it. I can’t stop buying cosmetics, and I think they are totally fun to own! But the truth is, I don’t wear them that often, why? Because the less makeup you wear, the better your skin looks! No, seriously, try …

Sharks get dirty too which means they need a way to get clean! This Shark Fin Soap should do the trick and be one that makes them feel all warm and fuzzy inside (I like to think they have a big heart but their appetite gets the best of them). So make this Shark Week …

Sometimes it is a chore just to get out of bed. Add in thoughts of having to take care of other human beings (aka your family) and it’s enough to make a woman want to run away from home somedays. That’s okay, though, because it could be that all you need is a little pick-me-up …

When you’ve had a baby, a lot has changed. I mean, you’ve been off work for 3, 4 or even 6 weeks (LOVE the 6-weeks off!) and, hopefully, you didn’t even have to wear make-up once during that entire mini-baby-cation. But, chances are, you need to Refresh Your Look to Go Back to Work After Baby. …

Know what my favorite thing about this bubble bath is? It’s red and it sparkles. Sure, usually you’d think of pink if you’re going for bubblegum-scented, but this sparkly red bubblegum bubble bath is basically just happiness in a bottle. Let me repeat: red and sparkly. Sure, you can make it without the dye and …

This winter has seemed exceptionally long and cold.  With the cold comes dry skin, chapped skin, and inevitably irritated and acne prone skin.  That’s exactly where my skin condition lies now.  I’ve been playing around with some homemade masks and skin care products that will get my skin and complexion feeling and looking better.  This …

This year, I turn 35 and I’ll be adding kiddo #3 to the brood. But I don’t FEEL 35 and there’s no way I want to look older than I feel just because there’s a little stress in my life! I’m busting out of the aging-trap with these 10 Ways to NOT Look 35 and Mommy-Stressed. …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrisystem for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I have little or no patience when it comes to losing weight and being healthier. It can be like the worst thing EVER if it’s a drag. But I’m not messing around this year with un-fun, …

Many of the media outlets put together their list of predictions for 2015 Fitness Trends. As a former personal trainer, I’m letting you know what trends are likely to be good, bad and some that are rather strange. The Good Bodyweight Training This trend appeared for the first time on the American College of Sports …

My daughter and her friend had the most fun having an awesome mani/pedi party with Piggy Paint Nail Polish. They even came up with a little nail art tutorial! How To Paint Christmas Present Nails: Start by painting your nails lots of different colors. Use a white striper to add the lines to your nails. …

If you are a regular here, you know that we have recently started using and LOVING our Young Living Essential oils! We’ve been diffusing our Peace and Calming for the last two weeks during school work, and have even made some really simple kid-made gifts.  That’s why I am SUPER EXCITED to share the best essential …

I have recently gotten really into essential oils. The thing is, they’re good for all sorts of things, and I love putting a couple of drops into sugar scrub or bath salts. But one of my favorite things to use essential oils in is my beauty regimen! It took a little while for me to …

There are so many owl nails out there, but I wanted to try something a little different, so I went with these super cute little owls! How To Paint Owl Nails Start with a Brown Nail Use a dotting tool or the head of a sewing pin to paint two big circles right next to …

To say we are obsessed with nail art at my house is a bit of an understatement. The thing is, it’s hard to paint those tiny fingers! Especially when they want adorable nail art like the older girls! With a little patience, and these tips and tricks, your little girls (and boys– who am I …

Here are some fun Halloween Nails for you to try! Spooky Eyeball nails are the easiest Halloween nails EVER.

I paint my nails about 20 times a month. That means my nails need a lot of maintenance. Check out these 25 Nail Hacks to help you care for your nails! 1. If you have stubborn glitter polish just use foil wraps to take it right off! 2. If you have an insane amount of …

These little ghosts aren’t too scary!  

I have been trying to grow my hair out forever. Normally, this is no easy task, but with Hairfinity, it’s so simple! All you do is take a couple of the hairfinity pills a day, and your hair starts growing thick, full, and super fast. I love when my hair grows super fast! Seriously, just …

Want to know how to be beautiful? Well, I used wet’n wild body color icon eyeshadow palettes and Studio 35 Travel Brushes from Walgreens to get these super cool mermaid nails! It was so easy and so much fun! This is one of my favorite makeup tips of all time. 🙂

I can’t even believe it’s already time to start thinking about back to school. But, you can’t really go back to school without the most awesome back to school nail art, now can you? I love these notebook nails because they’re super simple to do, and they look amazing!

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Lately, I have been on a makeup budget. The thing is, I love it because I can find all the awesome drugstore mascara and other stuff for a fraction of the price I would normally pay for department store brands. Oh, plus I have now officially found the best cheap mascara! Rimmel Retro Glam Scandaleyes! …

It’s almost Easter, and I am so digging all the awesome Easter nail art ideas out there! In fact, I am having so much fun that I decided to paint my nails like dyed Easter Eggs. See how I did this below!

It’s almost that time of the year when everyone is going to pinch me for not wearing green. (Dude, it’s so not my color.) Well, guess what? This year I am going to pinch them right back because I will be wearing an awesome St. Patrick’s Day themed manicure! Check out these awesome St. Patty’s …

My daughter loves nail art, but she hates the dry time. She doesn’t want anything fancy, and I don’t really want her wearing around press-on nails or anything, so we came up with this simple solution. (We love the actual nail stickers you can buy, but they can get expensive. I bought a package of …

We are totally obsessed with the Rainbow Loom in my house, and we are constantly seeing how much stuff we can make with it. Who knew we could make headbands?

I love duct tape. It’s pretty much my go-to craft material. You start off with fancy duct tape. I got mine here. Just stick it down to a solid headband. (I usually get mine at the dollar store. They come in packs of five or so.) Trim the edges of the tape, but leave a …

I found these awesome fabric flowers, and I knew I had to do something super cool with them, so my daughter and I decided to make headbands! So, we got to work and made this! It took about two minutes and it’s the cutest flower headband. I am going to make about a million more …