For pretty much as long as I can remember Jessica has been my next door neighbour. When I was maybe 9 or 10 I would beg my parents and Jessica's, asking if I could babysit her. Obviously, I wasn't old enough but I was allowed to walk her in our driveways( lame... come on this was the early 90's, no one was after us). I'm 8 years older than Jess and she has always been the little sister I never had. Growing up and still to this day our parents are the best of friends and our families are always doing things together. Cocktails on the deck, vacations, sleepovers, board games (even cards against humanity!), cottage living, sports games, more drinking, lots of eating, camp fires, laughs, yelling (across yards), building things, supporting one another, teasing, climbing trees, dancing in the rain, parties and the list goes on. Over the span of 30 years the Reid/McPherson clan has become one and Jess has always been my lil sis.
Sit down, relax and enjoy Jessica's "5 Things to do/try/buy" suggestions.
1. NAKED palettes by Urban Decay. I absolutely swear by these make-up palettes especially the one I recently purchased: NAKED On The Run. It includes several eye shadows, a mascara, an eyeliner, bronzer, blush and one of the best lip glosses I have ever had. A couple of brushes and a concealer and this is all you need for the perfect natural look.
2. Local Farmer's Market. I currently live in Fredericton, New Brunswick where were are lucky enough to have a great local market with plenty of vendors and delicious food. I love going to the market for several reasons. 1. You get to support local farmers/bakers/artisans 2. It makes a great date whether it is with your significant other or a friend 3. You have to keep going back because believe me you will not be able to eat everything you want in one trip.
3. New Recipes. I love cooking and being able to try new foods, so I really try to push myself to try new recipes at least a couple times a month. It is so easy to get in to the habit of making the same old recipes you know by heart but food is not suppose to be boring even when it comes to healthy eating! You can still explore with food and create delicious meals without having to splurge. So, bring up the Pinterest board with all the recipes that you have never tried and actually make something new and exciting like this bacon, leek and mushroom risotto I made last week!
4. Milkshake Hair Products. I started using these products thanks to my hairdresser and could not live without them now. I have very long hair that is a nightmare to untangle after it's washed but with the Milkshake Leave in conditioner I have my hair brushed out in no time. You may have to talk to a hairstylist to order them for you or go in to a salon to get the products but believe me the effort is worth it. Did I mention they smell amazing!!!
5. Records. My boyfriend got this fancy record player for Christmas and at the time I was not overly interested in but now it has become something we both really enjoy. There is something special about being able to spend an afternoon looking for finds at an old record store and coming home to play it for the first time. Of course now I have this entire plan in my head about having a whole room full of records down the road but hey what's a few more hours at the record store, right? Plus it just made finding great gifts for him a whole lot easier!
~ Oh Man ... those are great recommendations. I can certainly attest to the milkshakes products! Shout out to Julie our hairdresser. And Jess is not lying about the smell, it is delightful and guaranteed to "bring the boys to your yard!".
I love Farmer's markets and the Fredericton area is blessed to have such wonderful vendors. It is always a treat when in the area to stop by to grab some grub and buy fresh produce for the week.
Adam and I have been listen to vinyl records for years. I love crackle and hiss sound as the needle drops, admiring the jacket and embracing the lyrics as if it were my own. There is something special about vinyl that draws you in and allows you to create memorable experiences.
Everything old is new again.
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