BEAUTY: New Eyeshadow + WHAT A DEAL!

Oh hey there, beautiful. What is more exciting than new eyeshadow colors?? Maskcara just dropped THREE new colors and I just can't decide which is my very favorite.

Bird ($14)

Winging isn’t just for your eyeliner! Give flight to your wildest dreams with this warm and universally flattering neutral shade that matches our beloved Olive contour.

Cupcake ($14)

Who says you can’t have your cake and wear it too? Bring out your sweet side with this soft and decadent eyeshadow that is the same shade as our Vanilla Dust powder!

Lullaby ($14)

This silky serenade of purple and pink hues is ultra-pigmented and happens to harmonize in perfect pitch with every eye color.

Cupcake, Bird, and Lullaby eyeshadows are available NOW! Aaaaand to sweeten the deal---they are currently being offered in a bundle!! Three new colors + cult classic Pup + dual-ended I Shadow Everything brush + magnetic mirrored compact for $56! That's a $30 saving folks! What are you waiting for? Click here to order!

#MOMLIFE: Our Favorite Toddler Books

Lil Miss may look just like her daddy, but her personality is all ME! One of the many things we have in common is how much we love to read. Unfortunately she's also a huge fan of repetition and loves to read the same books over. And over. And over again. Some of the books she loves I can't stand and vice versa. So here are the books we have next to her bed-books she loves that have pretty pictures for her, actual storylines for us, and allow for participation for her too!

Goodnight Moon & Chicka Chicka are so popular-I thought I'd just talk about the lesser-known of the books!

Dream You'll Be by Joseph T. Garcia and Kimberley Barnes

This book talks about different things kids want to be when they grow up-both real and pretend!

Selena by Patty Rodriguez

Cinderella by Chloe Perkins and Sandra Equihua

Because I believe representation is so important to kids-I love buying books that involve our cultures and with characters who look like we do.

Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna

This is Lil Miss's #1 request. She loves the rhyming and how easy it is for her to say the words.

What are YOUR favorite books to read to your kids?

FOOD: Fried Rice

Let me preface this by saying my husband is Hawaiian.

Yes that's Spam you see. The first time I ever tried Spam, the then-boyfriend made fried rice and didn't tell me what kind of meat this was until I was finished eating and said how I much I liked it. 

Moral of the story: don't knock it until you try it! That being said, you can totally swap a different protein or just omit it entirely.

I HIGHLY recommend cooking your rice the day before and storing in the fridge so you don't end up with a sticky mass.

Use whatever veggies you have on hand!

Add in some sesame oil, soy sauce, and Sriracha. 

Top with a fried egg and Yum Yum sauce...soooo good 

And bam- an easy and cheap meal! I've added red bell pepper and pineapple in the past-both are delicious!

Fried Rice 

3 c white rice, cooked

Half a can of spam, diced, or another prepared protein if desired

Veggies of your choosing 

6 TBSP soy sauce (I always use reduced sodium)

3 TBSP sesame oil 

Sriracha to taste

Sautee protein and veggies until meat is slightly browned and veggies are softened. Stir in rice, removing any clumps. Warm rice through. 

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and sesame soil then add to rice and mix until rice is evenly coated. Stir in Sriracha.

Top with a fried egg and Yum Yum Sauce if desired.

Makeover Monday: Intro to Tres Leches

Did you know Maskcara manufactures more than just makeup? I LOVE our skincare line, Tres Leches.

Customers suffering from eczema flare-ups have seen overnight results!

For those who just aren't completely satisfied with their skin, it works amazingly over time to show improvement in skin's texture and evenness. 

The cleanser has also shown great success at spot-treating acne!

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