It's been a while..

Since my last post, I've gotten really sick. Friday during work, it hit me, like a double decker bus. I had a sore throat, head, stuffy nose, the works right? WELL, the flu was going around work, and when you work with children, you are NEVER safe. So i immediately got on tamiflu and thought everything would be fine right? Wrong. I was very very wrong. I started to get sick Saturday until about noon. i couldn't keep anything down and i had severe aches and chills. Sunday through Monday i had no fever then on Tuesday it hit me again, my fever came back and i was terrified to eat. I was feeling so bad, work let me go and that rarely happens. Wednesday i had to eat and the only thing that could comfort my dying soul was a baked potato, so for the next two days i ended up eating them. today has been the first day I've woken up with energy and felt as if i could take on the day some what. SO, wash your stinkin hands people! don't touch your face or put your hands or anything near your mouth. :-) good luck comrades.




                                                                                 -Ericka

Lucky Lucky Me.

"IT'S TAX FREE WEEKEND!" screamed the girl with no cash. Fortunately, I babysat this weekend and ended up with an extra 30$ in my pocket. What better use than to go to TjMaxx with it. Even if it was JUST to look around. So, looking around I found a really cute of joe's jeans but they didn't fit just right and not to mention a little pricy, $56 on sale. On the subject of jeans, who else finds it incredibly hard to find size 00 - 0 jeans? I rarely have any luck, so being hard headed, I decided to go see if they had regular 0's in the girls' section. Not only did i find a size 14 joe's jeans, they were cheaper. $19.99. I grabbed about three different brand jeans and snuck my way into the changing rooms. They ALL fit me! and quite nicely I might add. I ended up settling with a pair of lucky Zoey "jeggings" and a French connection top I loved. I'd say it was a pretty good day!

Ralph Lauren Skinny Jeans

Scanning the Marshall's racks, looking for a cute shirt or SOMETHING, I stumbled upon this sick (and I mean that in a good way) pair of Ralph Lauren skinnies. At first I thought the pattern wasn't all that flattering but then I remembered I have the perfect top to go with these! So naturally, I had to try them on and I was hoping they'd fit.  -I have a philosophy, If they don't fit, it wasn't meant to be.-
    I have a moment of sad silence and move on. BUT, they fit perfectly. And at $10.00 clearance, I couldn't help myself. These bad puppies go for $98.00!

After doing research on them, they are Ralph Lauren Imprime floral skinny jeans Click to buy

Korean Makeup Review!

I recently bought some things off of amazon after watching Elaine Mokk on youtube.https://www.youtube.com/user/ElaineMokk
She does a lot of makeup videos and I eventually said screw it, I'm getting this. Out of all the things I've gotten, I have NOT been disappointed.

I ended up getting four things but they all came with a TON of samples for different products.
   Tony Moly Tomatox - detoxifying and brightening facial mask. this stuff is awesome! it gradually takes the redness out of your face. Buy it here
   Lioele Dollish CC Cera-V Cream- It's a cc cream and it's FULL coverage. This stuff actuallt adjusts to your skin tone! It's AMAZING. I use a tiny bit of under eye concealer and then use this, let it oxidize for 30 minutes and my skin is FLAWLESS! This one is a little bit on the pricy side, but oh so worth it. Buy it here
   Skin79 Super Plus Beblesh Triple Functions VIP Gold - This stuff is a little grey toned, but all in all it's a good buy. I am a little biased because I haven't gotten to use it as much as I have all the others so bare with me. You get a TON of product and it's very smooth for a smooth finish.buy it here
  Etude House Pop Stick - Okay so this is like a revlon/clinique chubby stick thingy. I got the wrong shade, It's a BIT too light for my lips, but I am mixing it with other lipsticks I own and I'm liking how it's working out. It is very smooth and the color is SO pretty but (kicking myself) maybe better in a darker shade.

All in all I'm happy with what I got! If you ever do feel like taking a risk with Korean cosmetics, I'm telling you, you won't be disappointed!

TJ MAXX

Okay so my FIRST tjmaxx post, I'm so excited. If anyone knows me, I'm absolutely obsessed with this place. It's like crack to me. Seriously. Without further or do, let the finds begin! I love just going in to see what i can find. It's like a treasure hunt to me. (Maybe why I get so entranced.)

                                   How does this help you? Words of wisdom, unsafe wisdom.

           Helpful Hint: If you are looking for American Eagle Outfitters clothing, GO. They tend to carry a lot because it's "past season" and this rule applies to EVERYTHING. Not just clothes.

          These may look like ORDINARY pillows to you but they are actually Vera Wang pillows!  I picked them up yesterday and saw that they were on clearance and would go awesomly with my bedspread. SO, two 100$ pillows for 10$ each. steal right?

         I also picked up this candle I've been eyeing for quite a while. these candles are great! They last forever. And at 3.99$ I couldn't resist. I KNOW. I have a problem.

Potato soup

To begin you will need: cutting board
                                       Knive
                                       Spoon
                                       Small to medium pan
                                       Potato peeler (optional)
Ingredients : Potatoes,( I know. 1-2 good sized for a two person serving 4-5 if serving more than 3 people)
                   White onion ( 1-2 person use 1/3 of the onion)
                    Chives (i use about two roots)
                    Cheese slices ( 1-2 person 2-3 slices, 4-5 person 4-5 slices. velveeta optional substitute)
                    Milk ( 1/2 cup for 1-2 person 2 cups for 4-5)
       Seasonings i use include Garlic, Onion powder , salt and pepper

Start with getting the potatoes peeled and cut into about half inch slices (or really how you please). Chop onions and chives. Now's the time to boil three cups of water. Add the potatoes onion and chives. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Boil on high for about 10-12 minutes until onions are see through and potatoes are tender.
   Strain excess water and add milk and cheese slices, stir and BOOM. Potato soup.

The awesome not so awaited intro

Okay, so let's get right into it,(short , sweet and to the point , right?) I'm Ericka and I'm 21. I've decided that I'm going to start a blog. I'm going to be posting anything from recipes i've come up with (on a whim), to fashion and EVERYTHING in between.

 you've been warned.