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From This To That: Mikado Made-Up

January 29, 2012 at 8:23 pm
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It takes a lot to look beautiful – especially for the stage. I took some extra pictures in the dressing room today to share the full experience of what it’s like to get ready for a professional show. Even as a chorus member, you still need full makeup! First, you need to get your hair…

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orange you glad…

June 5, 2011 at 9:03 am
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In order to persuade Mother Nature to let it be summer, I decided to make an offering. Something springy, earthy, and yes, orange. I’ve had this pair of orange flip-flops for over three years, and have yet to wear them more than twice in that time period. To make them a bit more “special”, I…

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Prom-ing

May 7, 2011 at 9:24 pm
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I love being a girly-girl. Hence why I was a little jealous when Alex got all dressed up for prom. Today marks the final Moraca-kid prom! Makeup done by yours-truly. Enjoy!

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Wannabe Irish

March 18, 2011 at 6:28 pm
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As a teacher, I always reflect on my own experiences when trying to deal with behavior, both good and bad. My friend Anna and her husband Michael were over for corned beef on Wednesday, and she explained how her 1st graders were excited to “catch” the leprechaun, and how they set a trap for him.…

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Congrats Lindsey!

February 12, 2011 at 11:12 pm
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Congrats Lindsey for winning the Bestie Give-Away! She has won a selection of fabulous beauty products from my bestie Berta. This mamma of two deserves some serious pampering, and I hope she enjoys her goodies! Thanks to all who entered! If you didn’t read the interview, be sure to check it out here.  Looking forward…

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My Bestie’s Interview

February 4, 2011 at 9:47 pm
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Roberta Inscho has been my best friend since we were 12. Though junior high was horrid and awkward for me, I wouldn’t take it back for a $1,000,000 because we would have never met. She was my maid of honor at my wedding, has her own blog, and talked me into starting this one. She…

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Toses are Roses!

December 14, 2010 at 7:43 pm

For years I was against Forever 21, and for good reason. I had the hardest time finding things that fit, and I was never impressed with the whole hooch factor they seemed to emit for young girls (I don’t believe in junior high clevage or skirts a foot above the knee). But lately in new…

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I love snow.

November 8, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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We all know what snow is. That natural phenomenon where tiny flecks of ice fall from the sky and coat everything in a lovely white blanket of glittery crunchiness. Well, being a girl from the Central Valley, this was something I often heard of, and got to see every few years. So, it wasn’t an every year…

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LUSH Amazes…

October 25, 2010 at 6:18 pm
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There are two things that really have been inspiring me lately: making cards, and for the first time, beauty products. It has taken me 25 years to truely accept my inner femenine touch, and feel good about myself and how I look. I’ve worn makeup more consistently this last year than I ever have in…

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