9 ways to simplify your life

Simplicity is so elusive, yet we’re all attempting to grasp it.  Here’s my must-have simplify your life list.

1. List it up.  Make a list of the things you need to do so you’re not worried about forgetting something.
2. Have a glass of wine.
3.  Celebrate victories.  But don’t wait until something big happens… celebrate a productive day, a compliment from a coworker, your favorite team’s big win.  After all, little victories are victories too.
4.  Heyyyy bestie.  Talk to your best friend.  It’ll make you feel more connected and {hopefully!} make you laugh.
5.  Have a  glass of wine.  Fancy Pants Pinot Grigio is one of my favorites.
6.  Clean it up.  Go to bed with a clean house; because then you’ll most likely leave for work with a clean house, which means you come home from work with a clean house.  Pretty much clean all the time.  {I kinda need to take my own advice on this one at the moment.}
7.  Establish routines.  When you establish routines, you’re making life easier.
8.  Have a glass of wine.  I love Chianti when I’m drinking red wine.
9.  Cut down your get ready time.  Use evian facial spray to make your makeup last all day.

As a high school English teacher, basketball coach, student council sponsor, mentor … and a few other things, you could say my days are anything but slow and laid-back.  Exactly zero time to reapply or touchup makeup.  {Who’s with me?}  And some days are 12…14…16 hours.  As little as a year and a half ago, my makeup was constantly needing to be reapplied.  I would look in the mirror around 10:30 and ahhh!  You could barely tell I had put any on that morning.  When I found the All in One Face Base from The Body Shop, it changed everything.  Suddenly, my makeup stayed on all day.  It has good coverage but isn’t heavy.

Step two in the whole make your makeup last thing…

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I was really intrigued by this product because it’s a spray that {1} moisturizes your skin pre-makeup, {2} makes your makeup last all day on top of your regular cosmetics, and {3} can even give your hair a boost.  You know, for those days when you’re going non-stop and the hair isn’t cooperating.

So after using Evian Facial Spray for a few days, here’s what I’ve noticed.  I really like it right after I wash my face.  I spray this and then put lotion on top.  After I’ve applied my makeup, it helps my makeup last longer;  my All in One Face Base already does a great job of lasting all day but I did notice it holding my eyeliner and blush all day long.  That’s the best thing about this product – you can continue buying the cosmetics you already love, spray this over it and then watch it last so much longer.

According to their website, Evian Facial Spray can also be used for contouring and making colors {such as eyeshadow} bolder.  If you’re into that, I would love to know how it works for you.  My eyeshadow colors are limited to neutrals.  #boring

Next time you’re at Sephora, grab a bottle and enjoy a variety of uses!  Or you can order it directly from their website.

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  • I learned one important lesson from this post – I need to drink more wine!!! I actually swear by the mist when we travel…it’s the perfect pick me up while flying and also when we land to look fresh!! :) Great Review!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

    • Lol!! Girl, wine is always important 😉 So apparently a lot of people use the mist but it was brand new to me so it’s been fun learning how to use it.

  • Haha Im not going to lie… I think have a glass of wine is my #1! I use a facial spray when I travel or when my skin needs a little added boost! It seriously works wonders!!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

    • For real! I feel like wine is always a good answer :) And I love learning that so many of y’all use the facial spray – it’s brand new to me. Where have I been?

  • I’ve had my eye on a product like this lately so I might have to give this one a try. Also? I love that have a glass of wine was practically half of your “simplify your life” list. I told J now that I’m nannying again, I foresee the nightly glass of wine thing making a comeback!

    • Lol. It really was my whole list wasn’t it? A glass always puts things into perspective, right? And yes, you’ll definitely need to start incorporating that into your routine.

  • hahaha More wine please!! Love it! I’ve heard of this product but I never heard from anyone that tried it, so I’m very glad I saw your review. I’m going to have to give it a try!

    • Yeah, this was a first for me too. But apparently, a lot of girls are using it so I was starting to feel a little out of the loop. Glad you’re there with me 😉

  • I love that wine is listed 3 out of 9 times! :)

  • Wine is a must, haha! I totally agree with this list, especially making lists themselves and having a good friend to connect with!

    Brooke
    pumps and push-ups

    • Thank goodness for wine and good friends!

  • I think that this is all the push I need to call it quits for the evening and just have a glass of wine.

    • Totally. Sit back and relax!

  • My kind of girl saying have a glass of wine more than once 😉 the Evian spray sounds awesome!

  • I absolutely adore mineral spray! Your advice is spot on for sure! xoxo

  • These are some great tips. I love that “have a glass of wine” is on there twice :)