Happy New Year's 2021- oops - Jumanji 2021

Hi ya Gorgeous,

Well, here we are. Ready to put 2020 to rest. Wow. 

 

What a year. 2021 on the cusp of breaking forth in California and I'm excited for it. Not tip toeing around the possibility of 2020 residue sliming the goodness that is on my path for now, this season.

I really had high hopes and expectations for the new era, the ayin season of pey and to enter into the "roaring 20's" in a good way. At first glance, it doesn't even look like that in the least bit with pandemics, and lock downs, and over reaching abuse of power.  But, on a second look, I see that in 2020, I had much to be thankful for.

Perhaps that's the key going forward into the era of  '20's? This decade is about taking a step and counting the blessing in the step forward. Or even, if that step is one that is held in place. In music, that pause, is powerful. The space between notes is just as important as the note. 

So I leave 2020, and go into 2021, with these encouraging words from Psalms 24: 7-10

Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

 

You are going to make it! Things are going to be ok! In fact, things are gonna be good! You are going to breakout of the stall of 2020 like calf leaping into a fresh green field! Go! Go! Go! 

 

 

 

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NYE Nails: How To Get Fab and Beautiful Nails for New Year's Eve - AT HOME

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Boxing Day!  I don't really know what that is - but - my good friend, from England, says it's the best day ever! She also, gifted me "It's A Wrap" nail polish strips from Color Street for Christmas.

 

 

 Oh so easy and oh so cute! Here in California, everything is still in lockdown.  There is no going to the hair salon or nail salon, only the Walmart or Home Depot. No, the nail salon inside Walmart is not open in my town. Sad. 

Normally I would spend a lot in December on salon visits for hair, nails, spa facials and then some - but - with the shut down, zip!

So how do you get party ready when you can't go out?  My gal pals, Deborah and Trinity made it really, really easy and affordable with these nail polish strips that you simply adhere to your nail. Done. Boom. No waiting! No mess! Nothin' but good looking shiny fancy nails for New Year's Eve!

You can get yours now in so many fun colors with crazy patterns or simple, basic solid shades. There is something for everybody. 

Get started easily with this link :  https://www.colorstreet.com/NailswithTrinity/products

So what are your plans for NYE?

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Merry Christmas to all!

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Cheers to you celebrating today with those people and things you love! What ever your tradition is I hope it's a good one!

 

 Now going in to the new year, 2021, before you shout happy anything, perhaps we should all shout, Jumanji?

Enjoy the celebrations and brace yourself for what's next!

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Sips of the Season 🥳

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

 

Happy Festivus! 

Merry Christmas! 

Hope your Hanukkah was happy! 

7 days left in 2020. 

Who else is ready to yell Jumanji on New Year's Eve so this game will end?(*raises hand...*)

 

It has been a bit since I have done a video and honestly, it's just been a case of the blahs. Though with so many celebrations happening this month, I wanted to share the sips that have been sipping for the season.

 

 

 

Thank you so much for being a part of the MakeupUniversity community in 2020 from California! 

I appreciate you! 

 

Now, here is an Amazon affiliate link for a stemless wine glass ... https://amzn.to/34ydb3i Because, 2020!

 

 

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FACTORFIVE Skincare - Human Stem Cell Skincare

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy December and welcome to a month of celebrating! I choose to celebrate and make positive memories in spite of all the negative news. 

Hanukkah? Celebrating!

Festivus?  Celebrating!

Christmas? Celebrating! 

 

My family is not doing the amount of traveling that we would normally do - but, that doesn't mean we are not getting together for traditions and merry making. Enter my samples of FACTORFIVE skincare. I recently received a sample of the mini travel trio which consisted of an eye creme, serum and cream.

FACTORFIVE website says this about their company and culture: 

" At its core, FACTORFIVE humanizes aging. Backed by years of scientific research, our award-winning skincare company seeks to redefine how we, as a society, look at aging. Powered by ethically derived human stem cells, FACTORFIVE works harmoniously with your own skin to replenish growth factors that naturally deplete as we age. Rather than hype, FACTORFIVE relies on innovation." . 

The mini serum is $70, mini cream is $65 and mini eyelash/eyebrow cream is $55.

Out of my 3 samples, 2 of them the pump didn't work on the eye cream and face cream. I removed the pump system and scooped some out with a cotton swab. Both creams are light weight, absorbed quickly into the skin and have a sweet light floral fragrance. The FACTORFIVE  website says that 4 weeks are needed of continued use to see growth and re-growth in the eyebrows and eyelashes which contain stem cells and redensyl. 

Now I am a big fan of serums and love a good face, neck and back of hand serum!  I really enjoyed the serum and the pump worked, so it was easy to use and get a metered dosage.  I personally can use too much product. The formulation is light, and has a nice slip on the skin which after absorbing had a hint of firming to the skin. 

The price point is what keeps me from pursuing the full size bottles of the serum and eyebrow cream - which, I seriously need help growing in my eyebrows! 

The little bit I tried of FACTORFIVE, I liked. Even though, the use of human stem cells has me thinking of the 1970's Charlton Heston film Soylent Green or the Los Angeles eatery The Hollydale. 

 

If you like skincare, and advances in scientific ingredients and treatments for anti-aging - you just may like FACTORFIVE. There are some holiday gift sets available and you can even test the line by getting the minis! Use this link to check them out! https://factorfiveskin.com/

 

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CBDLiving Gifts For The Holidays - Get Ready for Shop Small Saturday Today

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Shop Small Saturday is coming ...right after...Black Friday, which follows Thanksgiving on Thursday. So - if you have seen ads like I have seen ads, most major retailers are treating Black Friday as Black All Month Long November.

 

 

I recently received some samples from CBDLiving, a local California body care brand. I'm diggin' these!

If you are looking for body care products for your gift giving, consider "Shopping Small" this season! You never know if a business is hanging on by one sale! So please, when shopping, before you click click on Prime, please consider shopping with a small business!

 

 

You can find all of these CBDLiving products here: https://cbdliving.com/collections/all-products

Thanks for watching! What is on your Christmas list?

 

 

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FLOTUS Friday: Brows with Milani brow fix kit

 

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Thank you so much for tuning in today! It is another live video as I have been going every which way!

I'm starting a Friday series - FLOTUS Friday to be exact where I track and review the beauty of the First Lady of the United States.

 

 

Today, it's Melania's brows with Milani brow fix kit. Yes, I have the e.l.f. brow gel as well and will do in a different video. I bought these both at my local Burbank CVS store.

 

 

 

Overall - I like it! The gel is wearing well and not smudging. There is a bit of a learning curve versus using powder, which is my favorite. I am liking the look and feel. Note to new users, the thinner and firmer the slant tip brush - the better! These two brands are the ABH (Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow dupes!)

Enjoy the video - happy Friday the 13th and here is an Amazon affiliate link to get some Milani brow fix kit for you too!

https://amzn.to/3eYTMfY

 Finally - happy Friday the 13th!

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Pickled Eggs! How to Make Homestead Heart's Recipe for Homemade Holiday Gifts!

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

When would now be a good time to get started on making some beautiful, hand crafted, tasty, home made gifts for the holidays? 

 

 

 Remember, no matter what it looks like in the world, you can choose joy and create meaningful moments and memories for your loved ones! I still think it's going to be the best year ever! 2020 is just coming in slowly to awesomeness. 

 

 

 

 Everything I learned about making these is from my Mom, and she learned from Homestead Heart. I absolutely love her channel- please check it out here: https://youtu.be/W3BOzmweKys 

 

Recipe: 36 boiled eggs  - 12 per quart jar

Wide mouth glass quart jars 

1 cup apple cider vinegar (for bonus flavor) 

1 cup white vinegar 

1 cup water 

3-4 bay leaves 

1/2 tsp dry mustard powder 

1 tsp turmeric 

1 tsp garlic powder NOT granules 

1/2 tsp salt *do not use iodized salt - use canning or kosher or himalayan 

1 tsp or tablespoon of red pepper flakes - add heat depending on your taste 

FRESH garlic pieces, or jalapeno slices to layer in jar Louisiana red hot sauce - about 1/4 cup per jar to top off brine with. 

 

REMEMBER to do the AIR BUBBLE - if you do not have a fancy tool, just use a butter knife. 

 

Final step - you MUST leave this in the back of the fridge, hidden away from sight for a minimum of TWO WEEKS. The eggs need ample time to pickle and marinate in the sauce and be zesty and delicious! The "how to" is in the video - enjoy watching - and please let me know in the comments if you make this recipe!

 

 

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What Face OIL Goes First in Skincare ? ☆~

Hi ya Gorgeous!

How you doin' on this fine November day? Has the weather changed to winter in your area? Finally, here in California it is cooler and personally, it couldn't have come a moment sooner! I am so ready for boots and vests, turtlenecks and darker colors! I've been using a sample of Symbiome No3 face oil in my daily skincare routine along with the Neutrogena retinol face oil.

 

Today in this video, I have a 'live' from YouTube showing you how I use my face oils. I have switched to a cleansing oil in the winter months, and when I have heavy makeup on. I also have been using a retinol face oil from Neutrogena and a sample from Symbiome of their No. 3 oil.

 

I use a layering approach in the evening and today for this video I show what I normally do in case it can help you with your oils.  I think there needs to be a moment between layers? Like in your skincare routine, take a moment in between applying to let it absorb in your skin. 

Enjoy the video! Below are links to Symbiome and their new unique take on skincare and caring for the biome of the skin. Then I have some Amazon affiliate links for you to use to get your skincare winter ready!

 

 Symbiome: Rewind003: Cumaru Oil brightens and evens skin tone and Sanoma Leaf Oil calms skin, regulates the microbiome  https://www.symbiome.com/products/the-discovery

Amazon:

Neutrogena face oil https://amzn.to/35gorC3

Neutrogena face cream  https://amzn.to/3kkNyYG

Neutrogena sunscreen  https://amzn.to/3noC2hd

L'Oreal LUMI foundation  https://amzn.to/3pikHYM

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DC Monday UPDATE 😁🤩 & Question

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

Happy Monday! 

I am back from Washington DC and have a report from the mission field. It was so good. It wasn't easy though it was very, very worth it!

 

 

 

 

I also have some questions that I could use your help with! 

 

Where are you at with Black Friday sales? 

Do you want posts that focus on the date or are you ready for sales and deal promotions now? 

 

 

I'm asking because  I normally do a MakeupUniversity 12 Days of Giving series, and I also do a focus on Black Friday/Shop Small Saturday/Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday set of blog posts to bring you the best deals possible!

But! 2020 so far, has yielded a wavy timeline. I'm seeing ads for Black Friday now, in the first week of November and I'm thinking it's anybody's game and all holds are off!

Let me know in the comments what your strategy is for the upcoming holiday season!

Amazon affiliate links ( *thank you for shopping with me!*) for products in video 

 

 Caroline Herrera Chic perfume https://amzn.to/3khUuWy 

 

TooFaced Natural Matte palette https://amzn.to/2Ikg2Fc

 

 

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Makeup in Space?

 Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Friday! Oh wow - what a whirlwind! We just got back from Washington DC and it still feels like a dream to have been able to make that journey with my son. To everyone who donated and made the mission possible, thank you! 

 One of our favorite parts to the trip, was a journey into Virginia to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. 

We took a subway train, car ride and then bus ride to get back to the station to take the train. It was definitely an adventure and a good lesson for my son. There is very little mass public transit in Arizona or California meaning we rely on the car the majority of the time.

Washington DC had a clean, easy to use metro subway station with lots of options for quick travel. The fares seemed to be reasonable?  You buy a card for $2, then load it with money to ride on - and when you exit through the turn style you swipe your card and it debits the cost of that trip from the card. 

Easy peasy.

Now about the space makeup that was on display in what I would call a "memorabilia" case.

Look closely at the tags and you can see that from left to right: eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, makeup remover, lipstick and creme blush.  I thought this to be the coolest thing ever. Ladies in space lookin' good! I think sometimes, putting on a fresh face and a pop of color on your lips can brighten your mood and help you take on the day.  This display did not say who the makeup belonged to or which astronaut traveled with or used it.  I just liked seeing the makeup as part of the history of NASA.  Way to go Revlon!

There was a second display of some of the male astronaut body care products including lotion, deodorant, razors, tooth paste, shave cream and lip balm. The white with tan stripe pants in the background of the photo are a type of diaper to be worn under the flight suit to allow for a bathroom break. 

Finally, the shuttle that has been to space and back - meet Discovery. It's on display in a hangar in the museum and you can walk all around it but not in it. It was a real delight to see this piece of living history and possibly the makeup that rode in it.

Find your favorite REVLON makeups on Amazon https://amzn.to/38jQLFC

*affiliate link for Amazon - thank you for shopping with me! *

 

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Wine Wednesday the Feast of Tabernacles roundup - sip edition

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

Thank you for tuning in today and this episode of Wine Wednesday featuring the many sips of my feast of tabernacles week. Some sips were gifts and the other was what happened to be left over in the box of cardbordeaux I've been working on. 

 

The feast week was a success at my house and I hope yours was too! Thank you for watching, subscribing and sharing! If you have a favorite sip, please let me know in the comments below. Til next week! 

 

Before I go - if you want to donate to the DC mission trip - please use this link:

http://paypal.me/cherelynnbaker

And thank you for sponsoring us forward!

 

Amazon affiliate link - for Amazon Prime Day:  The most beautiful set of stemless wine glasses for you!  Waterford Lismore Nouveau Stemless Light Red Wine Pair

https://amzn.to/3nRKiag

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Amazon Prime Day - Best Beauty Deals and Christmas Wish List Shopping

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Tuesday - and hello to all those who are getting the Christmas shopping done, now!

These are strange days and personally, getting the holiday gift giving done today, is a safe bet in case of supply line disruption like what happened with the toilet paper!

 

I have a couple of gift ideas and beauty finds from Amazon Prime day - enjoy!

 

Beauty:

 

 https://amzn.to/2H5YnzV

Peripera Ink Airy Velvet Lipstick | High-Pigmentation, Lightweight, Soft, Long-Lasting, Smudge-Resistant

OMG - this is my new fave lippie brand - and I found it at CVS.  The price is normally about $20 but on Amazon Prime today - it's $6-$7!

 

https://amzn.to/3dnTOwZ

 

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush

 So I'm thinking for the trip to DC that an all in one brush/dryer is a good idea? 

https://amzn.to/33U9VPS

Allure Beauty Box - Luxury Beauty and Make Up Subscription Box

This would make a great Christmas gift for the beauty beginner or beauty lover in your life! And mine!

 

 

 https://amzn.to/33UeQjT

Tifara Beauty 42-pack 7" Flexible Curling Rods

Yes to easy hair styling and maintenance going forward! 

 

https://amzn.to/3nIkuO1

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Fragrance Collection 3 Piece Mini Gift Set, Perfume for Women

 So I love, love, love fragrance and the Amazon Prime Day deals for scents - and Christmas gifts are cray cray amazing!!

Oh - if you can - get these deals now so that you have your Christmas shopping done, at a savings!

 

Ok, final suggestion - and it's a toy for kids, but I want it! Look at this LEGO Star Wars building kit that can be programmed via app for movement! 

 

https://amzn.to/3dmvHii

 

LEGO Star Wars Boost Droid Commander 75253 Star Wars Droid Building Set with R2 D2 Robot Toy for Kids to Learn to Code 

(1,177 Pieces)

 

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DC or bust! 🥰

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

 

Happy Monday! 

Can you just feel the atmosphere shifting? My son and I are prepping for Washington DC at the end of the month with the Let Us Worship event on The National Mall led by Sean Feucht and Lou Engle. It's sort of like Azusa Now but on the East coast? 

 

(Photo credit Unknown - yet - exactly how I feel prepping for DC!)

 

 

Whoa. 

 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity - and if you could, would you please donate to our mission? 33 people donating $100 would cover the cost! 

100 people donating $33 can push us forward! 

1000 donating $3 will seal the deal and put us in DC for October 25th! 

 

Zelle and Venmo are my preferred donation apps - or use http://paypal.me/cherelynnbaker to donate any amount! 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much and please subscribe, ding the bell and stay tuned for the "on the road" to DC updates!

 Amazon Affiliate links - to fund DC!

Travel pillow: yes please!  https://amzn.to/34OjtuY

 Travel sanitizer wipes:  yes please! https://amzn.to/2H24g0Z

 

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Among Us Crockpot Dinner Ready ! Imposter Life ...

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

I'm getting ready for a serious round of Among Us with my teenage son - and if I'm going to be gaming, I am not going to be cooking dinner or doing dishes! Ha! 

 

 

 

The crockpot is my friend and I often consider if I should buy the instapot? In preparation for Among Us - and any other weekend shenanigans - here is a list of channels that I am learning from now and worth you checking out.  The recipe I am making in my crockpot is actually the Townsends 1780 German pot roast recipe. Cheers!

 

 

 

 

Townsends 1780's Dutch Oven Pot Roast with Bacon, Sour Cream (?), and Carrots!  

https://youtu.be/oAVdpC7hiDU 

 

Jason McElhone BREAKING! $1.8 Trillion Stimulus Package Offer 10/9 | EIDL GRANT https://youtu.be/eiJvFHX3Hr8 

 

DutchSinse (DEW) caught BEAMING at Tyndall Air Force Base Space Wing https://youtu.be/EeyDVtixmuQ 

 

Homestead Heart Long term rice storage https://youtu.be/f4zx3zGzfCw 

 

Amazon affiliate link for rice to store long term https://amzn.to/3nCNneb

 

 

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Battle of the Boxes - Hello October

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

Happy October to you! 

 

Hope this finds you in cooler weather - here in California, so, so hot! Still! It's also "earthquake" season - hence, the boxes. 

 

 

 

What box of cardbordeaux have you enjoyed and recommend? Thanks for watching - and sharing! If you haven't subscribed yet, would you please consider dinging the bell while your at it! 

 

This Amazon affiliate link is for boxed wine delivered via Amazon Fresh https://amzn.to/34feO4P 

 

This YouTube channel is a current favorite - go watch! https://www.youtube.com/user/dutchsinse

 

 

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Monday vlog with help for how to be informed when it's time to vote

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

 Happy Monday - quite possibly, my favorite day of the week! So much hope and promise is available on a Monday!

 

 

 

Thank you for tuning in today! In this video, I show you my local voter guide and tell ya how to get one of yer own! Yee haw! Good times! 

 

 

 

 

Being prepared when you show up at the polling place is the best thing you can do for yourself, your town, county, state and country! Be informed about the propositions, as well as local candidates for school boards, local office positions and judges! 

 

 

Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30BCDTu 

 

Election 

 

 

The film stars Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, a popular high school social studies teacher, and Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick, an overachieving student whom he dislikes.

 

 

 

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Debate - some thoughts on samples and how to respond

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

Today, I have a conversation starter for you and I would love to hear your experience and opinion. Let's call it, a bit of healthy debate around samples from companies for you to review in your content creation process. 

 

 

 

Thank you to all the new subscribers and if you haven't yet, please consider becoming a part of the MakeupUniversity community with regular Wine Wednesday uploads and random beauty and lifestyle videos smatterins' as well. 

 

 

The Amazon affiliate link is how this channel supports itself - so please, if you could, click on through! Best Fall fragrance - My Way by Armani https://amzn.to/2ENfaap

 

 

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Wine Wednesday - Ending September on a Good Note

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

Happy last day of September. 

Wow. 

 

Was it anything like you thought it would be? 

School has been in for 2 months in my town - hence, the need for some wine. Please take a quick moment and pray for teachers right now. 

 

Why? Because so far in this year their job includes teaching, being an IT specialist troubleshooter, parent counselor, and class entertainer to keep the kids in zoom with the camera on. Thank you teachers! 

 

 

 

This wine, is a special story and delicious sip. Enjoy the video, the laughs, and the price! Here's an Amazon affiliate link to get some fun flavors for your lips this Fall season from Chapstick. 

 

 

Remember, when it comes to chapped cracked skin, the secret is to stay in front of it by constantly moisturizing and protecting it! 

 

Chapstick: https://amzn.to/2RHJ7v9

 

 

 

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🤪 GRWM 😝 Monday Afternoon🙃

Hi ya Gorgeous! 

Happy Monday! 

It's a "sideways' day around here and I thought I would come on and share some positive encouragement to you while I get ready for the day. 

 

 

 

Yes, it is late in the afternoon here in California. Today's video is a GRWM - a get ready with me! I forgot to get my joke book to tell you one and play the laughter button. 

 

So here's the joke of the day: What plants do ghost like? ...Bam-boo! 

 

 

The products used are mine that I bought on Amazon, except for the sample of Perfect Image Glycolic peel. 

 

Which - I love and use weekly! 

 

These links are Amazon affiliate links and I thank you for shopping with me! 

 

Neutrogena Hydro Tint makeup https://amzn.to/338sQpH 

Neutrogena retinol oil https://amzn.to/3cGt0I7 

Neutrogena moisturizer https://amzn.to/3i5wJA4 

Perfect Image glycolic peel https://amzn.to/2S7prBb e

Essence bronzer https://amzn.to/2HIqaah 

Peripera https://amzn.to/3jaPeUY 

L'Oreal masacara https://amzn.to/30gn8jY 

L'Oreal lash primer https://amzn.to/3mYKwvL

 

 

 

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