My word of the year.

I wasn't going to choose a 'word of the year'. I don't do New Year resolutions or any of that. In my opinion, if you want to do something, change something, then do it. You don't need a specific date, or reason, to do so. Several years ago, I hopped on the bandwagon with everyone else & I did choose a word of the year. I believe it was TRUE. Loved it! And promptly forgot about it by January 10th. Well, it was good while it lasted.

Earlier, I was thinking about something I wanted to do & the word ACTION just popped in my head. I mean, really. How many things do you want to do? Whether it be pay bills, dust the top of the cabinet, paint furniture, find a new career, travel the world - big, small, whatever. We all have our desires & lists. But without action, those wants are going to stay wants. Those lists are going to remain long. Those bucket lists ain't gonna be completed. Everything takes action. I want to lose some more weight. Well, I better get back on my low-carb'ing if I want that to happen. Better take action. I want to start walking again & lifting some weights. Well, I better take action if I want that to happen. I want to get my family a piano. Well, I better take action, because God's not going to drop one down on my doorstep. And so on.

Though I don't really participate in this word thing, I think I will. Because I'm the type of person who constantly needs a kick in the butt. A nice, hefty, visual reminder. Not only that, ACTION is a great word for my kids, too! They need to be reminded that results take action. #winning

Here's to 2015 & a year full of ACTION! I got this. Do you? :)

Always apply your mascara to clean lashes!

Thought I would share an important beauty rule of mine, especially for those of you who love your lashes! I learned this thru trial & error. I am very fond of my lashes, so I treat them delicately. Treating your lashes harshly is like treating your face harshly - you're going to do damage. Your lashes do & will fall out, so be gentle! Lash tip: NO hairspray! When you apply your mascara, be sure to do so on clean, dry lashes. So much as one brief, light coat of hairspray overspray will hinder optimal results. No matter what brand of mascara you use, your natural lashes need to be clean & receptive. Your mascara wand should effortlessly glide over your lashes, so be sure to apply it before doing your hair. If for whatever reason I must apply a light spray of hairspray before I've done my lashes (which is like, rarely), I totally cover my eyes/face with a washcloth & spray with the other hand. When my makeup is complete, I come back & either add more coats &/or restyle my hair. Try applying your mascara before using hairspray & let me know if you see a difference! Pretty sure you will! ❤

Anti-aging Retin-A!

To fight natural aging & wrinkles, I finally decided to go with full strength Retin-A. It's on its way! I'm so excited! Because I have never used this product before, I started with a lower dosage, until I see how my skin reacts. Retin-A (also known as Tretinoin) can burn your skin, so one must be really careful. I plan on using it at night, so I'm on the hunt for a day moisturizer. I hope to find one with Retinol & SPF. I will not go without SPF on my face, ever. Retinol doesn't work as fast as Retin-A - that's why Retinol products are allowed over-the-counter. It's not as potent & it takes longer to see results. I'm fine with that since I'll be using my Retin-A at night. Currently looking into StriVectin. I LOVE beauty products! At 47 years young, game on!

Update:

I ended up ordering Tretinoin (same thing) .1% instead. .1% is the strongest treatment, so I'm a little apprehensive, as I only wanted to start with .05%. Now, I'll really be sure to take it nice & slow until I see how my skin reacts. The last thing I want is extreme burning.

Still excited to get started & I'll be checking out StriVectin this week! :)

MckMama's house is in foreclosure! AGAIN!

Foreclosure number FOUR! Can you believe it? Who does that? Better yet, what financial institution(s) continue to loan to someone who has multiple home foreclosures? The best news is kids typically love new things, new houses, so they'll handle & adjust to another move just fine. Poor little souls. Have no clue mom mismanages her thousands & all of their homes are being taken away.

Can't wait to see where their next home is! Will she be capable of scoring a new financial lender for financing? Will someone owner finance for her? (Which is how the red (ok, pink) barn started out - owner finance.) Will she rent, with 5 kids & 2 labrador dogs? We'll have to sit tight for 6 months or so to find out.

The scoop:

Our lovely, professional Tracy Coenen did another little website post & you can read all about it here.

You can catch up on all the extras (& have many laughs!) on MckFacts, here.

Merry Christmas!

The PERFECT Christmas gift for ladies!

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Nature. Love. Science.

Younique's cosmetics development processes utilize scientific research to ensure that our products contain high quality ingredients that enrich and nourish the skin. The result is a beautifully efficacious product that is safely compatible with virtually every skin type..

Younique begins by looking to Mother Nature for the inspiration behind our cosmetics. Our in-house scientific team then formulates a product that honors that inspiration while delivering cutting-edge cosmetics. Our goal is to provide healthy, clean, and pure cosmetics..

Let's go!

Let's start with Younique's #1 best seller - Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash Mascara - $29.00. The Magic Mascara! Get it before it goes on back order! Goes on & off just like regular mascara. Amazing stuff!



Divine Daily Moisturizer - $39.00! I love this NON-greasy (no really, non-greasy!) moisturizing cream! This 1.69 fl. oz. bottle will last months.



Uplift Eye Serum - $65.00! I can no longer go to bed at night without my eye serum! Actually, I wear it all over my entire face & neck. Love it! Rich in vitamins, natural skin lipids, and antioxidants, Uplift Eye Serum is formulated to replenish, moisturize, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As we age, our bodies produce lessening amounts of these vital nutrients. While we may never be able to recover these nutrients, we can supplement them. Uplift contains vitamins E and C–powerful antioxidants which help fight the effects of free radicals and long-term sun exposure. Squalane, derived from sugarcane, acts as a natural skin lipid to help deliver moisture below the surface of the skin. Uplift also contains Sweet Iris, which helps the skin appear firmer and more supple. Uplift is nutrition for your skin! This 47 fl. oz. bottle will last 4-5 months.



Glorious Face & Eye Primer - $39.00. This applies & feels like silk! Glorious creates a flawless canvas as it evens out the skin's texture, and primes and prepares the skin for premium application of mineral makeup. The resulting appearance is porcelain-perfect, velvety-soft skin with incredible long-wearing, sweat-resistant coverage of mineral makeup that lasts all day. Ingredients are naturally based, free of parabens, oils, synthetic fragrances, and cheap fillers. This 1.35 fl. oz. bottle will last about 3-4 months. It's so great in your hair, too!



Precision Eye Liner Pencils - $15.00. 10 colors to choose from. Long-wearing eye liner color that pops and accentuates your pretty peepers with precise and deliberate color placement. Love these & boy, do they stay put! No smudge, no smear until you remove your liner.



Precision Lip Liner Pencils - $15.00. Equally as awesome as the eye liners! Long-wearing lip liner color that pops and accentuates your perfectly-shaped puckers with precise and deliberate color placement. Five colors to choose from. Stays put until you take it off!



Moodstruck Eye Shadow Pigment Powder - $12.50. These are so fun! Looking for long-lasting, sweat-proof cosmetics you can feel good about wearing? These luxurious eye shadows are formulated with finely crushed minerals, amino acids, and vitamins that provide key nutrition for your skin. Apply to eyelids for dramatic color or a soft, blended look. The possibilities are endless as you tap into your "inner mood" for the day. So many colors to choose from - from simple to sexy to dramatic! And these are safe for our little girls, so they are super for dance/cheer recitals/competitions. In addition, mix with some Glorious Primer for some fun & dramatic hair color streaks!



Illuminate Clean Facial Cleansers - $39.00. These cleaners are the best! This is all I use to remove my Younique makeup & 3d fiber lash mascara. Made with Horse Chestnut, Ginko Biloba, and Super Leaf Extracts. For normal/dry skin. This 3.3 fl. oz. bottle will last you months. So gently, so awesome.

Illuminate Clear Facial Cleaners - $39.00. Made with Garden Chrysanthemum, Aloe Vera, and Licorice Root. For oily skin.



BB Flawless Complexion Enhancer Foundation - $39.00. Another best seller! There are so many, really. lol I love this lightweight, simple foundation! With a smooth powder on top, it is flawless. Apply this all-in-one moisturizer, treatment, and foundation as a single-step cream to help even out skin tone and complexion, and to help protect your skin's youthful appearance.
This multitasking cream moisturizes, perfects, protects, and works beautifully as a lightweight foundation on its own. It provides a flawless appearance and fights shine to give a natural-looking matte finish. Consider it your skin's new best friend. Six colors to choose from.



Touch Powder Foundation - $32.00. One of my favorites, for my 'quick' days! Smooth on & go. An ultra-fine, long-wearing, and breathable foundation powder that provides a beautiful, touchable, even finish. Ten colors to choose from.



Collection Kits - starting at $99.00 - $290.00. Want it all? Here you go! Choose from five different collections. Our collections save you time & money!




Sets - prices vary. Choose from 10 different sets, including brush sets (example: here are all of Younique's incredible brushes!), lip glosses, lip liners, eye liners, foundations, eye pigments, etc. To shop, click here & then click on 'Sets'.

Younique offers the most amazing, natural brushes for makeup application! Click here & then click on 'Tools' to view.



And this! This is amazing! Every single month, Younique offers a Customer Kudos as a great big thank you to their loyal customers! November is almost over, so hurry! Anyone who places a $150.00 order gets a FREE lip stain & it is gorgeous!



Ok! That covers most of Younique's phenomenal, non-toxic products, but there are a few more!

Check out all of Younique's products & give the gift that all women love - makeup! If I can help in any way, if you have any questions, email me - adoringthesimple@gmail.com. I'm always happy to help! :)

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Younique's Fiber Lash Mascara was on The Doctors!

Are you ready to try this stuff yet? In the video, she demonstrates! Watch the video (I had to turn my volume up high to hear it) & see her results - yep, it works! :)

http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/magic-mascara

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Have a blessed Friday!