We first dined at Broken Yolk 5 years ago. One nearby opened about a year ago and we decided to visit it again – this time with 2 kids. Upon arrival, we found out that kids 12 and under ordering a kids meal ate for free for every adult purchase ($5.99 savings per kids meal).

Our server was Brian and he was excellent.

This is us today at Broken Yolk:

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First Step: Remove anything anything that is expired or old. Use a guide on when you should dispose of used cosmetics and beauty products.

Second Step: Remove anything you won’t be using or have not used. I know more seems better and more seems better when it comes to choices. But in actuality, more can just be more problems such as eye ans skin infections due to dirt and bacteria accrued over time.

Here is a Make-Up Expiration Guide I found online:

READING THE EXPIRATION DATE

The FDA does not require cosmetic companies to provide expiration dates on beauty products but a few brands list them anyway! Like food labels, some cosmetics have the month, date, and year printed on the package. Others have a symbol of a jar with an open lid, number, and letter. The open lid means the expiration date applies once the product is opened or the seal is removed. The letter is usually an “M” for month or “Y” for year. So if you see “12 M” on the symbol that means the product will last up to 12 months after it has been opened.

Source:  http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/tips/makeup-expiration-date-guidelines#slide-1

It goes on to state:

Mascara 2-3 months

Lotion 2 years

Liquid Foundation/Concealer 6-12 months

Lipstick 2 years

Lip Gloss 1 year

Powder, Foundation, Blush, Eyeshadow 2 years

Fragrances 8-10 years

Nail polish 1- 2 years

This is what I had to rid of during my Make-up Spring Cleaning:

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And this is what I have now :) I had room to put things that I actually use, love, and plan to test out. Do some of these look familiar?

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Ipsy for May 2013:

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Birchbox for May 2013:

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Past Subscriptions

Ipsy April 2013:

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Birchbox April 2013:

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March 2013 for Ipsy and Birchbox:

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Ipsy for February 2013:

Ipsy Beauty Box February 2013

Birchbox for February 2013:

Birchbox Beauty Box February 2013

Ipsy for January 2013:

Ipsy Beauty Box Subscription February 2013

My first #ipsy bag came in and I did a show and tell at http://YouTube.com/locketsNcharms. #hair #skin #nails #beautytools

My video for this one:

Is Ipsy or Birchbox for you?

Yes if you like to EXPERIMENT with new products in makeup, beauty, and fragrance for skin, hair and nails.

YES if you are open to new products and surprises every month.

MAYBE if you are frugal.  $10 may be too much or too little for you for what you get.  I think I always get my money’s worth with at least 1 products I do like out of the month.

NO if you absolutely only care to have things you LOVE.  You probably won’t love everything.  But that is ok.  You can cancel anytime.

If you would like to sign up, please use my referral links below. They give me points for things when people sign up using my link.  You can do and earn the same too when you are a subscriber!

Ipsy:  http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-ham6mpw0c80e10m7

Birchbox: https://www.birchbox.com?raf=z6dxs

I am an ‘Influenster’ that has been chosen to test out this new all natural eyelash enhancer.  It took awhile to get here but it is here and I will start applying this tonight, May 14, 2013.

They sent me this box complimentary for me for testing purposes and in return for honest reviews and progress reports.

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I agreed to it because I have never been happy with my eyelashes and I do not like to wear eye makeup (I like to rub my overtired eys) and wanted to know for myself if this growth serum stuff really works.

These are my BEFORE pictures and what I have to work with:

LEFT EYE                            RIGHT EYE

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I have stick-straight-down eyelashes.  I have thick hair on my head and everywhere but for some reason, it has skipped my eyelashes.  Will this stuff work?  I will let you know!

I look forward to sharing the progress with you every 4 weeks or so =)

You can get yours here: http://fysikolashes.com/buy-fysiko-lash-enhancer-online/

 

This was what my hair was before I went into Gloss Salon to see Whitney. This was literally taken a min before I walked in there, in my mini-van.

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This pic below was taken when she was working her magic on the back of my head, on my very thick hair.

 

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This below was all the hair that was removed from my head.  Woah, right?!

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This is my hair that night just right before going to bed.  This is a screenshot from my video I was doing on the Choco-locket.

Gloss Salon Whitney May 2013 Side HaircutGloss Salon Whitney May 2013 Front Haircut

And this is me off to bed…

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How is the hair when I wake up? So easy to deal with. I just spray some Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray in the back and top, flat iron the side fronts, and I’m good to go! 2 minutes tops!

If you’re thinking of going short and near my hood, call Whitney at Gloss Salon!

 

 

P.S.

This is not a paid endorsement nor a free cut.  She doesn’t even know I am blogging about it or posting about her talents online.  I do it all for free or at a cost to me. I paid $65 for this cut and would gladly pay more if I had to!!  Great job Whitney.