Life Lately: Summertime Edition

Hey y'all! How is your summer going? We're over here enjoying all that summer has to offer. And we better hurry because school will be starting real soon. Then, it's back to the carpool, homework grind.


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Anywho, it's been a while since I've shared what's been going on with your girl. So it's time for a Life Lately post.


Here's a look into what I've been doing lately




Wearing: Bath and Body Works lotions in Bourbon Strawberry & Vanilla, Lemon Pomegranate Cream, and Fresh Coconut Colada


Smelling: The most amazing RootBeer Float candle from Bath & Body Works!


Watching: I'm loving Season 2 of The Four, So You Think You Can Dance, Celebrity Family Feud, and To Tell the Truth.


Eating: All sorts of dairy-free ice cream, Locally Made Organic Guacamole - It's so good y'all.


Cooking: Broiled Hot dogs, Lemon Pasta Salad and not much because it's hot and I just don't feel like it.



Happy Mail Alert! I’ve been meaning to tell you all about a few new products I’ve been trying this summer. La Bella Foaming Facial Cleanser + Pearl Extract is a gentle cleanser that I have been using for a few weeks now. It gets my face squeaky clean without stripping it which is a plus for me since my skin is sensitive at times. I have yet to try the the La Bella Moisture Pearl Mask but I’ll be trying it soon. My son has been using the La Bella daily dandruff shampoo and it seems to be helping. And my gbabies will be using the La Bella Ninos extra gentle 3 in 1 body wash, shampoo and conditioner. It’s tear free so they’ll be no tears come that time. All of these goodies can be found only at Walmart! Swipe for more pics! #bathandbody #labellabeauty #cleanser @labellabellezas #stacieraye #stacietriesit #mnmom #minneapolisblogger #blackmomsblog #presssample
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Trying: Labella products happy mail that I received.


Looking forward to: Doing everything on my summer fun list


Loving: All of the summertime fairs and festivals


Walking: Anywhere there is a lake or body of water


Reading: Summer magazines like Essence, Ebony, and Redbook


Hating: Bugs, especially bees who keep trying to build a hive over my garage


Loving: Sweet little hugs from my Gbabies


Waiting: for cool weather 75 with no humidity. hey, a girl can dream can't she?



How is your summer going so far?