Like all good bloggers do, I pay attention to where my traffic is coming from. This helps me to come up with better posts to write to suit all of my readers. What I love seeing is that I have so many international readers (hello readers from Toytown, Germany!) I find that kind of cool as I sit here in the Pennsylvania mountains. Who knew that one day I would be known beyond this little snow-haven?
So I’d love to find out from you, how did you first hear about Makeup Minute and what state or country do you read me …read more

On this date one year ago, Makeup Minute came to life with my very first post telling you About Me.
This year has flown by and I have loved every minute of writing FOR YOU.
With 391,120 page views to date, I have come to know many of you and hopefully you feel like you know me.
So do you think you know everything there is to know about Makeup Minute and the reviews I have done? I’ll be putting you to the test and the winner will be in for a sweet prize package!
All this week at 12pm EST I will be …read more

I spent this last weekend in New York transversing the city and having a blast!
I’ve written up my adventures on A Girl’s Gotta Spa:
My Jay Manuel sighting

I met Phillip Bloch & Robert Verdi
The gang’s all here–big meet up with my fellow beauty bloggers

Fellow moms,
I’m holding a contest specifically for you on A Girl’s Gotta Spa!
Click on the button below to read all the fabulous details–and please spread the word to all the moms you know!

I am always jealous of these lashes…

Exhibit A lashes

Exhibit B lashes
Seriously, how thick! And exhibit B lashes…are pretty long.
Now those who are blessed with such lashes:

Connor

Duncan
My oldest, Gavin, doesn’t have as long of lashes as his brothers.

And just for good measure…

Brody smiled today :)

Julie tagged me for a meme. And seriously? This is the first time anyone has ever tagged me.
Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own blog with their 7 things as well as these rules. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. Remember to leave a comment for them letting them know they have been tagged and to read your blog.
1. I need to drink iced coffee every single day.
2. I put Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Chips into my Smart Start cereal.
3. I am not …read more

This is most definitely a cheesy attempt at a post. Sorry–I am in such pain hell right now, but I don’t want to neglect you all. I totally miss interacting with you.
Glam Live has posted my Fun Facts questionaire, so y’all can learn more about me. As if I don’t already tell you personal things about me, right? ;) Let me know if you see anything you can relate to.
Here’s to hoping that Isaac Mizrahi somehow stumbles upon it and learns that I adore him and sends me a get well soon card.
Miss you guys! Err…gals!

Just a short note to my readers that I should be back blogging soon.
I was rushed to the ER on Sunday evening due to a severe gall bladder attack that dropped my vitals to a dangerous level. It was pretty scary for several hours. I was admitted to the hospital and had surgery Wednesday morning and returned home late last night. I’m on a lot of pain meds right now, but I am so anxious to get back to writing reviews for you as I have received so many wonderful products in recent weeks to tell you about.
Thanks for your …read more

This week sure has felt like an eternity and was quite a struggle. After Brody was born, I found that I was experiencing some pain that on a scale of 1-10, was an 11. I blew it off, as I absolutely hate doctors. However, by Friday I was to the point of sobbing and made my way to the doctors…who then sent me directly to the hospital for a 2 day stay on some heavy IV antibiotics.
I was a complete mess, as Brody couldn’t be with me in the hospital and the potent antibiotics meant no nursing. Depressed that …read more

Well girls, Brody has arrived! I went into labor around 1am Monday morning and then decided to head to the hospital at 4:15am. We got there at 4:50am and Brody made his entrance at 5:57am. Most of the moms reading this will know that this means I was unable to get an epidural…I’m still reeling in pain from it all. Still—my boy is GORGEOUS. He seems to have to some reflux issues, but otherwise is very healthy. And did I mention gorgeous? The pictures below really don’t do him justice.
Here are his stats:
Born May 14th @ 5:57am
9lbs 3oz. and 20.5 …read more