Dollar Tree Haul

Here are some items that I found at Dollar Tree. The items are new to me at least and others I've seen but didn't pick them out until this last visit.

 So, I found this note/bullet task pad at Dollar Tree. This one above I like it because I can use it at work to write some of the important things that I need to do. I liked it, so I believe it will help in some way, and it's cute and colorful.

 I found this other one it's in some way similar to the other one I talked about but different. Well the only difference is the two squares on the bottom for the important & very important and such. This one pad I think I'll use it for at home use, and write things down for my mom as she tends to forget things quickly or for the just in case 

 So I found this coloring book back to the 90's. The pages are retro or at least the the pages that you color are. There are pages inside the book with some of the designs that you see on the cover, and I think it's neat. The coloring book will help me in some way to keep me busy rather than being on the phone, also for stress or if I feel anxious or such, this will help to calm me down in some way 

 Now this tumbler I found it on the summer section. I liked the fact that it changes to a magenta color when cold drinks are in. What I found funny to me was that my mom gave me that mom look the 'are you really going to?! You already have enough adding another one!?'. But like I can't help myself!! I like tumblers and cups!! Because I can grab the one that fits the vibes for the day or the one that matches my outfits for the day. The fact that this tumbler changes color with cold drinks, I could not pass it up.

 I found this lollipops! On the medicine and vitamin section. I'm glad I snatched these three they had, because just the other day I went back with my mom and they did not have any more. I like that they are all for different things, one on the right is vitamin c, the middle one is for immune support, and the one on the left is for soothing for if and when your throat feels itchy or have a mild cough. I thought what better way to eat your vitamins and such than with a sucker. I tried the manuka sooth and it tasted really good in my opinion.

 I used to buy these candies way back when we had the 99¢ store here in Las Vegas, and it sucks that there is no more but I am glad that there are Dollar Trees around still, and what makes me happy is the fact that I can find these candies there. I like the brand, I like the hard candies the caramel and the coffee caramel one as well. But these soft ones are better in my opinion.

These hair masks were new at my local dollar tree, and I had to have them, one of each. Currently I am using the anti- freeze one, I like how it leaves my hair.the bamboo one I for one like how it's smells and I bought it for the fact that I have the Maui shampoo & conditioner I thought that it will go well with the shampoo and conditioner I have that are bamboo as well. I like how the Maui shampoo and conditioner the bamboo one smells so good and how it leaves my hair as well!! I love that is why I bought the hair mask at Dollar Tree, and it smells very similar to the shampoo and conditioner.

 I've bought these before but the strawberry ones, as they are my favorite flavor. There are the dupes from the ones with the pandas on them, but they are just as good as the original ones. I'm not much of a fan of the chocolate ones, my go to's are the strawberry ones and vanilla and if I'm lucky enough to find them I go for the caramel ones as well. I am happy to find there at the Dollar Tree.

 I bought this hair clip, because I liked it, and I think it goes well with the color of my hat I have at the moment. The color of hair I have is pink/magenta and I think it give the hair clip it's moment to shine! I wore it just the other my mom wanted to go drop off some donations at the thrift store, I had a light pink dress on and of course some color matching tennishoes. I felt pretty that day and what made it better was because I was wearing the hair clip 

 I bought these two nail polish, I liked the color and because I want to start painting my nails again. But of course one of the colors had to be pink, because if you hadn't noticed yet my favorite color is pink...the lilac one I had seen a pale pink one but I did not like the color very so I went for the lilac one because I liked the color best 

  The global beauty face cleanser I grabbed it before it was gone, it was the last and only one left, and most of my skin care is from that brand. I like the fact that I can find the brand at the Dollar Tree, and if I see the set of skin care I have to grab it. At least two of each of the skin care. I like how it makes my skin feel and look. I've found some body glitter and cream as well. The one on the picture is a new one to me so of course I had to get my hands on it, and the Dermasil one I have the facial scrub which I do use often and the acne prone one I had to grab it. As my face is prone to acne, zits and such, I'm just trying help my skin by washing it daily specifically when I come home from work or being outside all day, to cleanse all dirt, oils and bacteria it accumulated during the day.

 I had been looking for a small compact hair brush like the one on the picture, with a mirror. It is small enough to fit in any of my bags or backpacks. Yet big enough to brush my hair with let alone the mirror, I like it for the just in case. I am glad I was able to grab it at the Dollar Tree when I was able to. 

  I found these face masks and had to grab them. I like using face masks on my off days and pamper myself & relax, before I return to work for the coming week. I like doing such things for myself, as it helps me relax, to let go of the stress and such.

Ill talk to you guys next time! Any comments/suggestions let me know. 

                    Be Safe, Stay Gorgeous!!

                                                With Love,

                                                         Venuz 💘

Five Below Haul

  Hello everyone! I wanted to come show you and talk about the haul I did at Five Below. I did this haul through DoorDash. I was looking through the items yesterday as it was one of my days off from work. And since I slept most of the day I thought it would be easier for me to do the haul through DoorDash. As most of you know not everything was five or below, but I picked items I thought I would like and some I definitely did like. So here we go everyone! I hope you enjoy!

  So, this perfume was substituted from the one I had originally picked. Not my favorite and not one I would had picking my own. But it will do the job though, it kind of looks like Ariana Grande's perfumes. I have smelled some of her perfumes and body sprays and they are too sweet for my taste. This one perfume it's not sweet or too strong. It will do the job, but for around $5 I cannot complain though.

  This one perfume i liked how it smelled. A bit floral?! Clean and fresh for sure though. This one perfume i would wear for whenever I do a clean shower routine to smell clean and fresh. Though it may not last the whole day but it will do the job though.

  This one I saw a YouTuber trying it, not this specific smell. But one like it, the one I picked is coconut and I definitely did like it a lot. This body spray is one I would use during spring and summer. I feel like it would definitely make me smell fresh and coconuty if I pair it with a body wash and lotion with a similar smell. And you know, with the green color I would think is cucumber smell Wich would be even better, for summer specially. This one I will be using a lot though.

  So, peel off masks I like those very much so. When I saw they had these I had to get them, I am very excited that they are neon colors! I will definitely will have an 80's spa day with these! 

  I am very happy that I was able to find this 24k face serum, and got it. A while back, at Burlington I saw one very similar to this one but I never got it. When my mom and I went back to Burlington I was looking for it and never found it. So yes! I am glad I was able to find this one at Five Below. 

  This hand sanitizer it's a cute little thing, a dupe for those viral ones. I forget what they are called. But anyway! I picked this one because of course it's pink and I thought I would like the pink sugar smell. I did not ended up liking it on the least! I will have to take it to work for everyone else to use 

  This wet n wild lippie, is a pretty rosie pink. I liked it, I typically go for the reddes of reds for lipsticks. But lately I've been leaning towards softer pink colors, and this one is one perfect color.

  Not sure why but I felt like I needed to get this facial roller thingy. I believe those things were viral at one point, not sure if they still are or not. But why not, this facial roller thingy would be perfect for when I use sheet masks and help the leftover serum absorb in to the skin while massaging the skin.

  I had to pick some lip masks of course! I have used lip masks before not this brand though. But I liked them enough to get more, I want to think that they do help, specially to moisturize my lips and and make them soft. As my lips tend to get chapiand dry. No matter how much water I drink or the amount of lip balms I use. I still end up with dry and chapped lips. So these definitely help a lot, should help I hope.

  I'm glad I was able to find feet masks. I use these as much as I'm able to. Whenever my mom and I go to Dollar Tree I look for foot masks and if I'm able to find them I get a few. If I do not have any foot masks I use Vaseline on my feet more so on the heals, as that is the area that tends to get driest. Don't give me wrong I do my own pedi at home. I also like to use foot masks right after I do my own pest. If I'm not able to do so right after, I want until the next time I get a chance to use them.

  Oh my goodness! Don't let me get started on how many sheets face masks I have on hand. Don't give me wrong I do use them. My mom at times gets upset at me because of how many I have, and won't let me buy anymore until I'm 'almost out' but the again she at times asks me for one or two. So I just have pick the ones that she wants and will use. So I don't mind it.

  I picked this pair or under eye make for $1. These will be a new pair for me that I will get to try out, and I'm excited! I may use them over the weekend when I'm off. I will have a spa day and hopefully my mom joins me..

  I have used nose strips before, not these ones though. I like using them because more often than not, they trap the black heads off my nose and anything else off my nose. So, I think these are perfect, and I think they'll do the job just fine, right!?

  Last but not least, the eyes shadow pallet. I picked this one because of course the colors are pink. The colors are a soft mauve pink color. I don't have many eyes shadows because I typically don't use eye shadow unless it's glitter of course. But I may exited to try this one though. We'll see how looks and works.

                  With Love, 

                               Venuz <3

CoffeeVlog time

    Hello everyone! I feel like is been quite a while since we talked. And I have some updates for you all. So back towards the end of August I had an interview at a gas station. Not exactly somewhere I was looking to go back and we for a gas station. But anyway I was called about an hour or two later and they offered me the position. I was and still am very happy that they did. My friends' husband and her as well where able to get me the interview and the job. I am very thankful to bother my friend and her husband for helping me get the job. 

    Before I got hired at the gas station I work for now, I had many interviews with not hearing back from anyone. And yes I did missed going to some as my mom was feeling unwell at the time. I was close to being desperate for a job. I am glad though that I was hired immediately at the gas station (AMPM/ARCO) That I work for now. I am very happy to have amazing people that I work with and an amazing Manager as well. I feel very happy and thankful that I work with amazing people. 

Walmart Haul

This past week my mom and I went to Walmart. And I picked up a few things that I needed and some on clearance so here we go and let's talk about what I grabbed, yeah?

these tank tops were on clearance for $1 each so I grabbed five in different colors. I like using them on summer when it's hot outside. Yes I may get a sunburn or tan lines but to help not get that I of course use sunscreen a cap and umbrella as much as possible over the summer. Now these shirts I use them under my work shirts. I feel that is more comfortable and yes I know it sounds like a millennial thing, that's because I may be one. But anyway I like them and they are comfortable enough and soft.

So, I saw these pants and I liked them. They are the Jessica Simpson brand. I grabbed size 16 and they fitted good. A boy stretchy which is good for me at least.

And since I needed some black pants for work as well. The pants were $35, maybe they are a bit on the high price, I know I'll get a good use out of them having to work at a gas station now. I also like the studs that they have.

These socks!! Let me tell you, that when I saw they were on sale for $0.50 I had to grab them. I couldn't pass them, am they are cutest in my opinion. The ones with the cherries they are a four pack. The other socks on that pack have other fruit designs, they are all so adorable.

I needed some black mascara. I went for the wet n wild waterproof one. As that is one of my favorite brands for mascara. This one mascara I grabbed it for $3.99 I believe. The chamaeleon lip foils are so good!! My mom had bought me the pink one around the 4th of July. When my mom and I went to my sister's house for the 4th of July I wore that lip foil that day and my sister loved it and of course I ended up giving it to her as the awesome sister that I am 😉. When my mom and I were at Walmart I ended grabbing both colors they had in stock, the pink one and the green ish one as well. I had mixed them both on my lips and I liked how they both looked together.

My mom and I were casually passing by the Halloween section and I saw this cup, and I loved it. The cup reminded me of Harry Potter a bit. I like that I keeps my iced coffee as cold longer and I like that. The cup was $19.99, and to be honest I like this cup better than the overpriced ones.

This one cup I also found it on the Halloween section at Walmart. This one was $3.99 this is a glass cup. I liked the ghosts in the cup through I can't lie. This one I think is a 16oz??

And finally the shoes! I grabbed these for work. They are slip in shoes, they are comfortable. These shoes I grabbed them for $24.99 I believe. They are anti slip shoes they also have a good grip around the foot and being anti slip as well?! Props to Walmart for their work shoes I like that.

Thrifti Shopping

    Hey there guys!! I hope you all are doing okay and had an amazing day I hope. I would like to apologize, because I meant to have this blog out this past Saturday, but I had a hectic weekend. I also had an interview last Friday, but this would be in a next blog and let you guys know how it went its all good news though so no worries. 

    Sometime last week my mom and I went thrift shopping, and I had a nice time with her, thrifting. We did find some nice items that she liked and some that I liked. and spending time with my mom was great. So now lets get stated and let me show you what I got down below.  

I found this backpack that I liked, not just because its pink but when I was taking a peek inside the backpack. I saw its one of those you have seen online that turn into luggage like backpack, a carryon I should say and let me tell you, it is very spacious even I am just using it as a backpack for work. Of course, I also can fit my iPad and laptop in there. I really like it and it feels comfortable specially the shoulder straps. Oh and the backpack I paid $6.99

Now let me tell you about these leggings!! I saw them, I liked them I put them in the cart. But later right before my mom and I checked out I started doubting whether I should get them or not. I even took them out of the cart. I was honestly doubting getting them last minute, but my mom told to just get them. The leggings reminded me of the 60's/70/s the flower power movement situation. I love how pink they are. They were $4.49

 

These purple jeans, I liked them and of course since the thrift store that my mom and I went to does not have dressing rooms anymore. I tried them on top of the leggings that I was wearing that day. I wanted to know that they would fit before I got them and of course they did I like how they fit. Not too tight yet not too loose either, they wrinkle a bit around the ankles, but I like it though. They remind me when I was in high school and dressed emo/scene style. I would like to add some gems or something sparkly to them and make them funky like maybe. I am still undecided if I should or not though. Let me know what you think! But for now, I will leave them like that. they were $6.79

This dress, yes it looks gray and plain and that is okay with me though. It is very comfortable and flowy. I would like to add some tulle underneath the skirt area of the dress but I want it to be a bit longer and be a bit puffy, and perhaps some bows or flowers. I am unsure, but something I would like to do later to make it less plain, or look different. Let me know what you think, and if you have any ideas let me know as well. This dress I paid $10.99

So, this dress I stinking like it! Not just because it's pink but also the flower pattern as well. I would had liked it even more if he flowers were a different color other than yellow. I am not a yellow kind of person. But I give the dress a pass. Only because the dress itself I like it. Does fit and I like how it fits very flowy. Its a dress I would pick and throw on if I am in a quick hurry to get somewhere and I would like to look comfortable yet put together in some type of way. For this dress I paid $8.99

This one it is a dress but not exactly, it has a body suite like thing that are shorts. It's like a skort but as a dress. I like that it has pockets in the front though. It looks like something I can exercise with. Fits me a bit tight but other than that its comfortable. When I showed my mom how it looked on me on when we got home, she thought it looked like a bathing suit. 

for this dress I paid $5.49

This dress...silver and sparkly. I like it!! I found this on my bed the other day when I got home from work. I am not sure if it fits or not, I have not yet tried it on yet. I just hope that it does fit though when I try it on. 

This sleeveless leather jacket looking thing I like it. Again, I am unsure if this one fit either, I also found this on my bed along with the dress when I got home the other day. I like the leather part and the flowy fabric as well. It gives it an edgy look to it, and I like it.

If you have any ideas on what to add to some of the clothing to make it better or give it a glow up. Let me know. I like all the pieces that I found but I think some can look better modified or some items added, even bedazzled.

   

                                                                                      Stay Safe, Stay Beautiful

                                                                                                                        With Love,

                                                                                                                                  Venuz <3

Where do I want to travel to?

     So, maybe all of this may sound like I may be just dreaming, or I do not know what it may sound like to any of you, but I as of lately I have been telling myself that I will move the New England (of the US of A) area. That I'll be visiting Salem on the weekly basis and such, and visit all of the New England states, and never get bored. I have been wanting to do so for quite a while now. Now, I know these areas are more expensive to travel to, but I would like to visit Europe, each of these for about a week.

     Italy, as I would like to visit that church that is in Rome, I forget what is called my apologies. I would like to visit Venice and eat all the food and candy that Italy has to offer, and experience the beauty, maybe even take a ride in one of the gondolas because why not. The Vatican in Rome because the painting that it has, and if there I believe that one painting is there if not then ill be on the hunt for it a library there that too. The coffee shops in Italy just sounds magical, on a spring day. Learning about the Sistine Chappel, and the leaning tower of pizza, and of course learning a lot about Italy and such and perhaps taking classes how to cook some good Italian food more so how to make spaghetti from scratch and pizza as well. All of this just sounds amazing. and I hope that one day I can visit Italy and experience it all or at least part of it, with however long I may be able to get.

    Visiting Ireland on a rainy and foggy day just sounds like something out of a fantasy story. Visiting the forests or just staying in a cabin in the forest near town maybe. To visit the coffee shops in town, eat all the unique foods as well. If the city or town gets overwhelming why not take a stroll or hike int he forests. In hopes to see all the faeries, Komes, and such even the faerie rings. Ireland jus sounds like a place all fairytales happen with all the magical creatures. All the beautiful sights that you see in pictures but are amazing to just look at in real life. If I ever get to visit, I hope I get to be lucky enough to fund a four-leaf clover with enough magic and luck, and if so, I will sure keep it safe in my wallet. Of course, we cannot forget about learning as much as we can in Ireland. We can't forget to visit the more well-known parts of Ireland as well as the lesser-known ones, and have and have as much fun as possible. I will definitely feel like royalty if I get to visit the castles that Ireland has specially the historic ones if they happen to have some and learning the history because yes. The Irish people I met when I was working as a sales associate on the strip they were so stinking nice! And that accent though?! I would ask or mention something along the lines about faeries or gnomes and such, and they either would go along with it or the very few of them specially the elderly ones would tell me some stories or with a smile away at the mention of such. That made me more excited about wanting to visit Ireland.

       

    Norway, oh my goodness! Norway sounds like another magical place to visit and learn more about. One thing that I will be exited to see would be the northern lights, and the milky way and all the stars. When I was working as a sales associate in one of the casinos on the strip I met many people from around the world. Few of them were from somewhere in Norway. They were really nice, if and when I get the chance to visit Id like to eat so many sweets such as candy, cookies and such and of course you cannot forget about the unique foods as well. 

This is it for me today, these parts of the world are some of where I'd like to visit but there are more. There will be a part 2 with a small description on why, what and where I'd like to visit and the just because of the why nots. So look out for that, I'll talk to you soon, and have an awesome day!

                                                                            Stay Safe, Stay Beautiful

                                                                                                            With Love,

                                                                                                                    Venuz <3

Exercising + Chloe Ting challenge(s)

     Hello everyone! long time no talk! I hope everyone is doing okay so far. I came today because I wanted to say that today is been about three weeks now give or take that I started exercising. I usually do the workouts on the evening though, as I feel it works for me best. In some way it also helps me with my mental health as well, as I take the medication at nigh as prescribed by my psychiatrist. I want to think in some way it is helping me. I work out for about an hour or so, it makes me feel tired and relaxed and makes me sleep better and actually makes me go to bed as well. I want to think it is helping me in many ways than not. Even though I am not seeing many changes physically this soon, I am feeling some of the changes specially with my mental health. Yes, I have been wanting to give up and give it all up but I've come this far. 

    I am doing the Chloe Ting challenge one of them for now. I downloaded the app on my iPad that she has which it makes it in some way easier. I don't have to search for the workouts from whatever challenge she has though I don't mind looking for workouts. Her app makes it easier to work out because if I scroll it makes me not want to work out anymore. But anyway, after I do her workouts, I look for more on YouTube, I browse for what Id like to do that moment. If I cannot find something that I like I browse on the Grokker app. If I start feeling tired, I do something light or just some stretches, then a hot shower and right after I'm ready for bed. 

    I started exercising because I gained a lot of weight and I want to lose the weight. I want to feel happier, more energetic like I can conquer the world, and more confident than I do now. Happy with myself, and like I'm ready for the world. I'd like to love myself more than I already do now.

A visit to my friends at work on Las Vegas BLVD

This was today’s outfit of the day as I made my way to Las Vegas BLVD (strip) to visit my friends. It was a fun day getting to visit my old friends and managers at the Excalibur today. Did. It get to do much but got to hangout with them for a bit and talk with them as well. I miss them so much! Today was an accomplishment getting myself together to get out of the house for once. Yes I feel exhausted even though it was just for a few hours. As depression has been difficult lately for me. Not wanting to go out at all. Wanting to sleep all day and do nothing at all. So yes it was an accomplishment for me today. And tomorrow I will get to spend the day with my best friend! I missed her so much and I finally get to meet her baby! And I’m exited for that! 

I’ll be updating you all tomorrow of the shenanigans my best friend and I did along with her baby! The day has got to be fun! Talk to you guys tomorrow!! 

Stay Safe, Stay Gorgeous!

With Love, 

          Venuz <3

 

Weekend self-care day

     This past Saturday, I did a self-care day/evening and it felt good. I like doing self-care days but I rarely do them. Not because I do not want to but because since at the moment I live with my mom at the moment. So, whenever I do or try to do anything of the sort she finds something wrong with it. I did not come here today to complain, I came because I wanted to share the products that I used that day, and what I did while on my self-care day to feel a but relaxed and such. So let’s start!

About a month ago this shampoo and conditioner was given to me by my mom. It did not have a bad smell

But it was not something that I liked. Though I liked the way it made my hair feel though, and I want to think that it did somewhat helped my hair grow even if it was a tiny but. Every time I wash my hair I wash it twice before any conditioner, why? To me it feels that I washed everything away from my head and hair, all the dirty and bad crap including if I used any other product, such as gel, muse or such to make my hair look nicer and to tame frizzy hairs. After the second I go in with the conditioner massage it in just like I do with the shampoo and leave the conditioner in for about five to ten minuses give or take. While I was my face and body, then rinse off. 

I found this at thee Dollar Tree a while back, and I used it for the first or second time on Saturday. And let me tell you it smells really good and made my face feel soft and clean. It does smell like blueberries but very lightly, but you can smell the fruitiness in there though. The face soap it self is blue, a nice blue, it does bubble up like most face soaps. It will leave your face feeling cleaned and refreshed and soft. If you have a Dollar Tree near by I highly recommend you picking one up if you see it.

Now, this body lotion I bought it from a Dollar General, and just Saturday I used the last bit of the lotion. I liked the smell, and how it made my skin feel. Soft hydrated with a nice scent. Im not sure if it helped to get my skin firm and supple, but it sure made it feel soft thats for sure. I am not sure if it was for that supposed Q10 to whatever that is in there.But I want to think it did something. 

Now. I found this leave in conditioner at the Dollar Tree and I got my felengies on it! As you can see, and I like how it makes my hair feel. I’ve used that brand of shampoos and conditioners for as long as I can remember. I will usually go for the strawberries and cream, the sun ripped strawberries or the coconut one. I like how the brand leave my hair nice and shiny and with a nice smell. This one I use it specially when I use the shampoo bar that I get at the Dollar Tree.

This wich hazel Ive had it for a while now, and I like it. I like the rose scent that it has. Whenever I use it to cleanse my face after washing my face, it makes it feel soft and hydrated, with a faint smell of roses of course. I don’t remember where I bought it from but I’m glad I was able to get it when I was able to do so.

These two night and day creams I got them from the Dollar Tree. I personally like how they smell. To me they have the subtle scent of a cantaloupe. And I’m not mad about it, since I like cantaloupe anyway. Just a few weeks ago I was at Walmart and saw they had cantaloupes, I grabbed one and that thing was a goner within two days. It tasted so stinking good! But anyway, these two face creams to me have a nice sense to them, and they leave your face nice,  soft, hydrated and glowing. If you have oily face I do not recommend them, if you’d like to try them just make sure to be careful. I do not want you to break out.

And now! For the final contender of the night this face mask! I do not remember where I got it from. I used this one for my self-care day, and it was nice. The smell of roses is what made me relax while I had some LoFi music on while I waited for it to do its thing. I liked how my face felt after. I saved the packet because I used the last of the juices in there and massaged them in to my face, which made my face feel extra nice. 

I enjoyed my self-care day very much so, and I cannot wait to do it again next week I hope. I’ll talk to you guys soon. And remember!

Stay safe, Stay Beautiful !

With Love,

                  Venuz <3