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Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn Taste Test

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Product Reviews2.5Worth trying once

Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn Taste Test

A novelty bag worth tasting once for the shock value, but the savory flavors are not something you will crave again.

October 7, 2020

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Snack corner

3 posts

Product ReviewsBuy again4.0October 2, 2020

Dunkin' Cereal Review – Caramel Macchiato + Mocha Latte

Post teamed up with Dunkin' for two coffee-flavored cereals. I love Dunkin'. I love snacks. Here's how they actually taste.

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RecipesJune 20, 2019

How to Make Puff Pastry Cream Horns (Easy Recipe!)

They look complicated. They are not. Eight cream horns, one sheet of puff pastry, and a box of sugar cones standing in for molds.

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Product ReviewsWorth trying once3.5January 18, 2017

ipsy Glam Bag Review: ipsy January 2017

What is ipsy? If you don’t already know about ipsy, it’s a monthly subscription service. You will receive some full size, deluxe size and sample size products, plus a makeup…

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Glam shelf

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Product ReviewsWorth trying once3.5July 23, 2018

The New Beauty Blender Foundation – Here’s What You Need to Know

The Internet has gone wild over Beauty Blender’s latest announcement – FOUNDATION! Beauty Blender changed the makeup industry with their iconic beauty blending sponge, but will their new Bounce foundation…

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MakeupMay 21, 2018

6 Low Maintenance Beauty Products That Keep Meghan Markle Glowing

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex is becoming known for her “low maintenance” beauty routine. She’s absolutely stunning without makeup, even though the tabloids have spent entirely too much…

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MakeupApril 30, 2018

44 of the Most Popular Cruelty Free Makeup Brands

For most of us who love beauty and makeup, we get starstruck by the glittery packages and new colors constantly released by makeup brands. Because of that, most of us…

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SkincareBuy again4.0April 22, 2018

Coconut Oil as Makeup Remover? This is Everything You Need to Know.

Coconut oil has become incredibly trendy in the beauty community. Coconut oil is infused into hundreds of beauty products – lipsticks, primers, lotions and the list goes on. Odds are,…

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MakeupWorth trying once4.0April 16, 2018

Milk Makeup Launches Weed Mascara: Kush Mascara Review

Weed mascara. I know, I thought the same thing – WHAT? Now, just to set the story straight – I am not a weed smoker and don’t get caught up…

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Product ReviewsBuy again4.0June 29, 2017

Eggies Beauty – Beauty Blender Case: First Impressions and Review

Are you one of those girls who tends to throw your damp beauty blending sponge into your makeup bag? I am!

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MakeupJune 8, 2017

The Truth About Why I Really Decided to Start a Beauty Blog

If you know me, you know I love to write. I am fortunate enough to have a full time career where I write professionally in the travel and tourism space….

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MakeupMarch 6, 2017

7 Tips to Prevent Oily Highlight & The Best Highlighter for Oily Skin

Do you notice that your highlighter looks a little oily – somewhat greasy – after you apply it to your face? This is totally normal, but it could be caused…

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MakeupBuy again4.5February 5, 2017

Modern Renaissance Palette Swatches & Review (Plus a Modern Renaissance Dupe!)

Anastasia doesn’t disappoint with her eyeshadow palettes, and her latest Modern Renaissance palette, at no surprise, is amazing. The colors are much different than you will find in other high-end…

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MakeupJanuary 8, 2017

8 Makeup Memes Every Makeup Lover Will Understand

If you’re anything like me, you probably spend quite a bit of time in Sephora and Ulta, filling up shopping bags with dozens of items similar to things you already…

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MakeupJanuary 8, 2017

6 of the Best Eyeliners for Watery Eyes

Watery eyes? Don’t worry. My eyes water – all the time. The moment I even take a look at eyeliner, my eyes turn watery. I’ve spent lots of time searching…

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MakeupJanuary 2, 2017

Everything You Need to Know Before You Go to IMATS

So, you’ve never been to IMATS and you’re not too sure what to expect. We were all first-timers at IMATS once, so here’s a few tips to help calm your…

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MakeupJanuary 2, 2017

About Me

I’m Emily, a writer and makeup enthusiast living in East Tennessee. I love all kinds of makeup – everything from drugstore to high end, luxury brands. Some days, you’ll catch…

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Life and everything else

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LifestyleSeptember 26, 2019

If this doesn't make you want to help, I'm out of ideas.

September 26, 2006. I was 16 years old when my little brother was diagnosed with brain cancer. This is Graham's story.

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LifestyleAugust 22, 2019

You don't have to be a size 2 to be sexy.

I'm the girl who orders dessert. I'm also the girl who finally walked into a spin class with zero experience, here's what happened.

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LifestyleMarch 29, 2019

I'M MOVING!

Five years ago I started over with $0 in my bank account. This week I bought my first condo.

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TravelOctober 24, 2018

What I Learned from a Few Days in Arizona with My Grandma

In my day to day life, I spend a lot of time focused on my career. I work long hours and, if I’m not working, I keep myself pretty busy….

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LifestyleBuy again4.5July 26, 2018

Fancy Sprinkles Subscription Box Review (AND My Sprinkles Collection!)

If you know me at all, you will know I love sprinkles. I’m not really sure why I love them so much, but they make all of the delicious things…

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LifestyleDecember 28, 2017

The Most Important Thing Marriage & Divorce Taught Me

Engaged at 19. Married at 20. Divorced at 25. When I was 19, that wasn’t the way the plan was “supposed” to work out, but getting married and divorced were…

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LifestyleOctober 23, 2017

How I Went From Petite to Plus Size in Under 30 Minutes

We’ve all been in this situation. You have a little extra money to spend, you’re standing in a store feeling confident about the clothes you have in your hands and…

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