The most savage thing I've ever heard 😭

Hi beautiful, ☕

This week was a roller coaster.

I was burnt out and exhausted. 🫠 

And then something my 6 year old said put me right over the edge.

More on that later…

Here's what I'm spilling this week:

⏰ Beauty tips that actually get me out the door faster
👀 4 random things I use way more than I ever expected
😭 The most savage thing I've ever heard…from a 6 year old.

These are getting me ready faster than EVER.

With two young kids, getting ready fast is a survival skill now.

Here's what's helping me get out the door:

1. Let the night do the work 🌙
Mornings start with little voices yelling, so I let my advanced retinol night serum do the work while I sleep, with soothing Hawaiian white honey blended right in. I still can't believe this one's still in stock. Then my cloud soft ceramide cream goes on top, and I wake up with less to cover when I'm racing the clock.
Tip: Retinoid first, cream right on top.

2. A base I can do with my fingers 💧
Full foundation sits in every dry patch now, and who has time for that on a school morning? I tap sea water color correcting primer on my red spots so makeup stays fresh, then press in niacinamide serum skin tint with my fingers. It minimizes the look of pores and gives me makeup, skincare and SPF in one dewy step.
Tip: Primer on the red spots. Tint with fingers. Build where you need it.

3. Match your lips to your cheeks 💋
Running late? I sweep velvety rosehip blurring blush on my cheeks because it melts in soft and doesn't budge at the playground, then vanilla scented silky matte lipstick that feels creamy, not drying. Same tone on cheeks and lips and I look instantly done.
Tip: Keep cheeks and lips in the same family. Monochrome equals effortless.

4. Looking like I slept 8 hours 👀
Some mornings my under eyes are so tired, dark and puffy, I look like I lost a fight with my pillow. So I tap on my peptide firming eye cream, that help depuff while keeping delicate skin hydrated. Then I dot of caffeine brightening concealer on top for an airbrushed finish that doesn't crease.
Tip: Tap one pump of eye cream around your eyes, let it sink in, then the thinnest layer of concealer.

5. Eyes and lips in seconds 💄
A full smoky eye on a school morning? Not happening, so I reach for this one swipe cream to powder shadow for a soft wash of color with no brush and no creasing. Then rose oil plumping lip balm in lychee, a rosy mauve that's sheer, hydrating and smells like black currant and vanilla.
Tip: Swipe the shadow once across your lid and blend with a fingertip.

Random things I use WAY more than expected.

Some of the things I use most right now aren't beauty at all. 👀

1. The sweater I keep reaching for
Chilly mornings call for something warm that still looks put together, and my breathable organic cotton fisherman sweater in Ivory is the one. The loose organic cotton knit keeps me cozy without overheating. Plus it's machine washable, which is non negotiable with my two messy kids.

2. The coat for wet, gray mornings ☂️
I hate cold, wet rain and none of my jackets were long enough to protect me from getting drenched. Once I got my hands on this cinched waist rain trench in dark spruce, it absolutely changed my life! It keeps the rain and wind off me but still breathes, and the adjustable waist makes even my leggings days look polished.

3. The wrinkle fix for busy mornings
When I finally find the shirt I want and it's a wrinkled mess, my travel steamer smooths it out fast, no ironing board, no fuss. I steam it, throw it on, and I'm still out the door on time. I’ve tried a lot of steamers, this one is IT.

4. My every single day habit
Gut health is so important. I take my daily synbiotic+ every day. It’s one minty capsule nested inside another that carries prebiotics, probiotics and a postbiotic right to my gut. Shelf stable, zero fridge space, one capsule, done.

The most savage thing my 6 year old said to me

Okay, let's talk about this week.

It was a roller coaster.

I was burnt out and exhausted. 🫠

And with two young kids, I don't need an alarm clock. I have a 4 year old.

Every morning starts with her undecided with what outfit she’s going to wear and I have to hold options up for her to accept or decline.

It’s about a 10 minute negotiation. IYKYK.

What a nice jolt of adrenaline to hit before my eyes are even open. 😆 

And this week, it was my turn to have a meltdown. (Can I please have a turn?!)

What tipped me over? The unknown.

Worst case scenarios spinning in my head like a revolving door. And on top of that, thinking about midlife.

I mean. It was a lot.

So there I was, tears streaming down my face, when my 6 year old walked up to me.

My sensitive one. The one whose intuition is honestly insane.

For one second I thought, he gets it. He's going to make this better.

Then he said…

"Mom, can I have a snack? Also, can you make me a yo yo?"

A snack. And a yo yo. Mid meltdown.

I laughed so hard. Honestly, it was the most savage thing. 😭

Because kids don't care that it's your turn to fall apart.

So what did I do? I pulled up the snack, watched a TikTok video on how to make a yo-yo. (FYI, not easy)

And in a funny way, he pulled me right out of that downward spiral.

Over the edge, and somehow laughing on the other side.

Funny how that works.

See you next week!

xo Jen

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