To The Father Who Ruined me

After seeing so "open letters" to best friends, ex boyfriends, fathers, and old teachers, I decided to put my own spin on an open letter to the father who should have stayed away.

Dear "Father",

I am writing you this letter to inform you that even though you've left me in pieces more times than I can count, I will ALWAYS be fine. I will always be able to look at the mistakes that you made raising me and understand what not to do with my children, I see the lack of ability in your heart to feel true compassion and I feel bad for you. 

Since you showed me what abandonment looked like I was able to find a love stronger than I knew existed, simply because he stayed. 

You gave me false promises, and showed me how to be an honest and true person who is capable of making choices to better my life.

I watched you beat my family, and learned how to stand up for what I believe in, and to recognize the weak man behind the closed fists.

When you drank and you yelled at me until I was in tears, you taught me to never let words roll off of my tongue that cut through people. 

When the addictions set in you taught me what a broken person really is, I watched you hurt the people you cared about the most, and that taught me what the important things in life really are.

My point being, is that every last beating, abusive word, stolen memory, and flat out harsh actions that you have showed me in my lifetime, I will always be made stronger from it. I will never give in to you have become and what you have tried to make me.

Buxom Cosmetics Full On Lip Cream Review

Buxom Full On™ Lip Cream Review

Hello my beautiful souls, let me first start off by apologizing for my absence. Sometimes life just gets the best of us, can I get an Amen? This week I decided to go to my local Seohora and check out some brands that I haven't heard much about, and I came across a cute little brand called Buxom. I picked up one lippy to try out and share my honest thoughts to you all, if you want to know about the brand, company, and product keep reading!

• First Impression: So right away my first thought is that I like how simple the packaging is, on the front it has the name of the brand (Buxom), the name of the product (Full On Lip Cream), as well as the weight of the product (4.2 ml/ 0.14 fl. oz). 

When you turn the box it has all of the product claims such as: plumping, glossy pout, shine, and refreshing tingling feeling. I really enjoy the presentation and design of the claims on the packaging, I think it gets the point across in a bold yet simple fashion.

The color I chose is called "Mudslide" which is pretty similar to my natural lip color which I was looking for to wear as a nice glossy nude shade. Opening up the packaging I really like the tube, which is a bit fatter than some other lippies that I own, but I like how naturally it fits in the hand. The applicator is a standard felt hoof applicator, it is decently long. I personally like longer applicators because it helps me get up in the hard spots like the corners of the lips; the applicator itself is very soft and feels nice on the lips.  

The color is exactly as is looks in the packaging, and I really appreciate that, because sometimes a color looks amazing in the tube and not so much on your lips. The smell is not overwhelming which is nice, also it isn't chemically like competitors, instead it has a nice cupcake smell. Overall cute tube, goes well with what the package describes, and I enjoy the packaging.

• The Application: As previously stated I really like the long applicator, it's helping me apply in hard to reach areas with more control. The smell is pleasant, and as it states on the packaging I can feel the nice cool, tingle sensation, which I really enjoy especially in the summer weather. While the tingle is noticeable it is not overwhelming, I would compare it closely to the tingle that you get when you first apply Blistex.

After about 5 minutes after applying the Full On Lip Cream, I can see a difference in the size of my lips, and how plump they look. I really love the feel, finish, and wear of this product so far.

On the right is a picture of my fall face makeup with no Lip Cream, and on the right is my full face with the Lip Cream, I personally love how full it makes my lips look after using the Buxom Full On Lip Cream. It does not feel very sticky once applied for about five minutes, which is a plus in my opinion (no hair in the gloss--YAY). 

Overall I really enjoy this product, I give it 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone looking for nice full lips. The cost is about $20 at Sephora , where you can find a range of colors in the Full On Lip Cream and other products that Buxom has to offer. I look forward to using this product and purchasing more from Buxom. If you have any recommendations or products you want to see me try out, please leave them below.

Brand Details

• Name:  Buxom 
• Products: Eyes, Lips, Face
• Cruelty- Free
• Owned by Bare Minerals

Positively Anxious

Today we're going to jump right into anxiety, this blog my seem different from my usual posts because I am speaking from a very personal place, my request is to please keep an open mind as no one experiences anxiety in the same way.

           According The Webster Dictionary the psychological definition of anxiety is "an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and/or fear often marked by physiological symptoms, (such as but not limited to: sweating, tension, or elevated heart rate), by doubt concerning reality and nature of the threat, and by the self-doubt about one's capacity to handle it." Anxiety can be caused by many things including mental disorders, depression, medications, situations that you are unsure of, being in very uncomfortable situations, or even overthinking.

         There are ways of effectively controlling anxiety through both natural remedies, or speaking with your doctor about your anxiety and discuss further steps towards helping with controlling the situations. Personally I suffer from anxiety and the best trick that I have found to help calm myself down when I feel anxious is simply to distract myself for a while. Now I know that you can't walk away from every situation, but sometimes taking a step back and doing or thinking of something that you enjoy. Essential oils can also be great to have diffusing around the house, my personal favorites are Lavender and Jasmine, which both have amazing calming powers as well as make your home smell like a field of flowers! Meditation and yoga are some very soothing ways to help calm anxious nerves, find a calm, quiet spot where you wouldn't mind being for about 30-45 minutes and really let yourself unwind into your routine.

        You do not need to feel like you are alone, although anxiety is sometimes considered to be "taboo" to talk about, and even a bit embarrassing, you shouldn't feel ashamed when you need help. If you have someone available and whom you feel comfortable talking to, sit down and open up to them, a listening ear can be a healing ear, especially for those struggling with feeling alone. Another great way to branch out and heal by talking about your anxiety is to look for local or online support groups or pages where people are welcome to freely talk about their experience with anxiety and depression, and how they cope with it. If you feel like you have no one that you can feel confident confiding to about these touchy topics please feel free to call The National Mental Health Association Hotline, available 24/7. 1-(800)-273-TALK (8255). Support is ready to talk or just listen to whatever is bothering you all day every day, because they are mental health professionals they can also give you resources to further help you.

        Smiling more sounds like a cheesy cliche, but it can actually make a difference. I start my day most, if not every, by taking a few minutes to just close my eyes and think positive thoughts, and about the fun things that I am going to do with my day, I like to try to keep a smile on my face while doing this because I feel like it really helps boost my mood. Make it a personal goal to smile more each day, and focus on the positive sides instead of the negative, think of it as your own non-drug anti-depressant. After a few days or weeks of thinking positively, and giving everyone your best smile, you may notice that your anxiety bothers you less or that you overall feel better about yourself and your daily routine, and that is the end goal after all. Happiness is in your hands, when you begin feeling like you are losing control it may be time to take life by the horns and run with it; life is always going to hard, but make your battles rewarding, try to really take something positive from your bad experiences and you may find that what you have learned can help you cope the next time you are placed in a similar anxious situation.

The Dailey Dose welcomes any viewers struggling with anxiety issues to comment below, or on our Facebook, for any advice they would like, and we can provide. I am not a health care professional, these are tips that I personally have tried that have helped me, that I hope can help you too!

Body Issues And How To Squash Them!

This post is going out to all of my souls struggling with body issues, they may haunt you, but they don't have to define you.

Body Issues Impact Both Men And Women:

When people think of body issues they tend to think of a scenario involving a women stressing out about they way her skirt fits her waist, but often forget to think about the fact that men often feel inadequate about themselves as well. I've taken the opportunity to ask a few men I personally know how they feel about body issues, when asked if he believed that male body issues were talked about, or really ever brought up a source said, "no, you don't really hear about it, not as much as girls," another source stated " Because all of the talk is always about how a woman should be comfortable in her own skin, when they neglect a man's self confidence in his own body," when asked why he feels male body issues. It is very important to feel comfortable in your own skin no matter what gender, race, size, or geographic location, you have the right to feel amazing in your skin, and the a great way to begin, is by saying to yourself or someone close to you, "my body issues are getting the best of me", this is a great opportunity to take a step back and decide for yourself if you feel like you look healthy. 

Determining Whether Or Not To Make A Change

With developing eating disorders and obesity becoming an issue in today's society it is important to make sure that you are a healthy weight for yourself. Every single person on this planet is beautiful and unique in every different way possible, so obviously not everyone is going to have the same body type as the models and actors we see on our ads, and screens and that's important to keep in mind. As long as you feel healthy and your extra, or less weight  isn't causing you any medical problems, if you feel good then you look good! If your weight and body issues are really weighing on your mind, or causing physical or health problems, it may be time to speak to your doctor about a health plan involving the gain, or loss of weight; another great idea is to talk to your friends, see if any of them have gone through or are going through any of the same issues and if they would like to take a step forward too, you may be surprised at the support you have available!

Dealing With Bullies

People seem to always have an opinion on other people's lives and the way that they choose to live them, those opinions do not matter. An opinion will not change who you are, and an opinion will not make any change to the person it's coming from, the important thing to remember when dealing with unwelcome critique is that the only verdict that truly matter is the one that you give for yourself. You can be you own worst enemy, guys and girls at a young age begin comparing themselves to each other, she wants her hips, he wants his arms, she wants her hair, he wants his style. I will say it again for the people in the back, YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL, meaning that you will not look exactly like anyone but you, so work that factor, find what clothes you think look best on you, find a hair color and style that suits your face and coloration, find a healthy weight that makes you feel confident, or don't change at all, find what makes you feel happy and good about you and run with it!

When To Get Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder please speak up or call 1-800-931-2237 the National Eating Disorder Hotline open Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. If you or someone you know is becoming depressed or suicidal because of their body issues, or any other reason please speak up or call 1-800-273-8255 the National Suicide Hotline, support is available 24/7. No one deserves to feel alone while they are struggling, if you are feeling depressed, suicidal, or have began an eating disorder please seek help because these are serious issues that should not be taken lightly. If you have noticed that a friend, classmate, or family member acting distant, moody, loosing a large amount of weight in a short period of time, skipping meals, not acting themselves, seems sadder/ more upset than usual, is giving away personal possessions, or has joked, talked about, or mentioned suicide or developing an eating disorder, please speak up, often times people are ashamed about these types of issues, and are often reluctant to bring them up or seek help, your extra thought could save a life.

Hello again my beautiful souls, and thank you so much for reading today's Dailey Dose! Today's topic was a bit touchy, as we talked about body issues, and suicide, depression, and eating disorder awareness, if you or someone you know has any of these issues please reach out and get help, be someone's person. Don't forget to hit the +1 button so that you don't miss a Dose, and like us on Facebook.  http://www.frontporchgiftshop.com/mirrors/ <-- Link for mirror photo above.

How To Make Your $30 Makeup Like $350 Makeup

Hello again beautiful souls, and welcome back to The Dailey Dose! Thank you all for your continual support and good vibes during our few days of technical difficulties, to reward you for your awesome-ness I have spent the past few days scouring the YouTube beauty community looking for all of the best drugstore dupes and products! If you want the secrets of all of your favorite beauty guru's, just keep reading and soon you will be flawless, without killing the bank

Foundation:

Please try to keep in mind that not all foundations suit every skin tone, and tried to gather information based on different skin tone variety, as well as different skin types.

• NARS Sheer Glow Foundation vs Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Foundation

PRICE:$45.00 vs $13.99
According to the wonderful beauty guru ThatsHeart, the Healthy Skin Liquid Foundation by Neutrogena is an extremely close dupe for NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, especially for when you want a soft dewy look which is nice in the summer heat, when you don't want full coverage foundation. If you want to see how see ThatsHeart uses and compares the two foundations, scroll below, where all links will be located.

• Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation vs Covergirl 3-in-1 Foundation

PRICE: $39.50 vs $9.00
Starting off with the pros and cons according to the lovely Amy Macedo, the Estee Lauder foundation is a more full coverage foundation compared to the Covergirl foundation, they are both matte finish, but aren't super matte like other foundations can be, causing the nasty dry feeling; she also explained that the Estee Lauder Foundation lasted about 3-4 hours longer than the Covergirl 3-in-1.

• Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation vs Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Moose

PRICE: $35.00 vs $4.99
I have to give it to Amy Macedo once again, she is the queen of trying and comparing drugstore beauty products, her link will be listed at the bottom of the article! Both of these foundations give you a nice smooth, matte, stay-in-place, kind of finish, which is very nice, Amy recommends using a setting spray or face primer while using these foundations while using these foundations, just to blur any imperfections, and give you a smooth surface to work with. Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo has a very broad range in skin tone selections, where as the Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation only goes to a deep tan color, which isn't very beneficial to souls with deeper complexions.

Face/ Eye Primers and Illuminators

Priming your face/ eyes is an important step in doing makeup that you really want to stick all day, it provides a smooth, even base helping apply foundation, and eye-shadow seamlessly.

• Urban Decay Primer Potion Original vs Wet n' Wild Photo Focus Eye Shadow Primer

PRICE: $10.00 ON SALE LINK BELOW vs $5.00
This awesome dupe for everyone's favorite eye shadow primer came from Tati a fabulous beauty guru homegrown right on YouTube, who claims that they do exactly the same for $20 less! So next time instead of saving up and going to your local Sephora, take your change jar and go to CVS!

• Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop vs L'Oreal Liquid Glow Illuminator

PRICE: $19.00 vs $12.00
The highlighted, dewy look is very in-style right now and wearing an illuminator under your foundation is a great way to get that awesome glowy look that every girl hopes for. These two are just about the same consistency and a bit different in color, the price definitely makes up for it.  Check out ThatsHeart video link below to see a full comparison between these two awesome illuminators.

•  E.L.F. Eye Shadow Primer

PRICE:$2.00
This one is my own personal favorite, for many reasons; it's a bit thinner than Urban Decay's Primer Potion (which I love), making it a little bit easier to work into my dry skin. Plus at the cost, you can stock up, and never run out--cue evil laugh.

• Nivea Men's Post Shave Balm vs Alternative Face Primers

PRICE: $6.50 vs $10-$60
This trend has been taken over by so many beauty guru's that I can not possibly list all of them. The trick is to work the after shave into your skin until it's just a bit tacky (best way of describing), and letting it set for just a few seconds, then apply your foundation like a pro!

Highlighters

• Laura Mercier Highlighter vs E.L.F. Highlighter

PRICE: $44.00 vs $3.00

Highlighter is amazing for bringing features forward and highlighting the parts of your face that you love, when used with contouring highlighting can help make things a bit brighter and pop more. When you highlight a great brand is cool, but it's not a necessity, making this dupe perfect, a little shimmer goes a long way.

Eye Liner

• Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner vs Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

PRICE: $8.99 vs $19.00

When used with the right products ThatsHeart says that you can make the Revlon Colorstay liquid eye liner stay on as long as the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. When the price is right, the price is right, and for the quality, pigment, and similarity to Tattoo Liner, I give this hack a thumbs up!

• E.L.F. Eyeliners

PRICE:$2-$5
E.L.F. tends to be one of my personal go to brands for anything beauty because of the affordability and range of selection! I love every eyeliner that I have used by them including, liquid, marker, gel, and pencil; to be honest I've used E.L.F. eyeliners since I started wearing makeup when I was 13 years old.

Thank you souls so much for tuning in to today's Dailey Dose, and don't forget to +1 so that you never miss a Dose! For all products and videos used for this post please see below!

PRODUCTS

 NARS Sheer Glow Foundation     

Covergirl 3-in-1 Foundation

Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation

Urban Decay Priming Potion

Wet N' Wild Photo Focus Eye Shadow Primer

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector

L'Oreal Illuminator

E.L.F. Eye Shadow Primer

Nivea Post Men's Shave Balm

Laura Mercier Highlighter

E.L.F. Highlighter

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Liner

Kat Von D Tattoo Liquid Liner

E.L.F. Eye Liner

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How To Save The World With Hemp

Hemp is a non-drug specimen derived from cannabis plants, today we are going to talk about how Hemp can Change the world!

Before we dive into the juicy stuff, we should probably get educational. While Hemp is derived from the same plant as Marijuana, Hemp can not actually get you high; industrial hemp has very low THC levels (the stuff that gets you high), differing from it's counter part Marijuana, which is cultivated specifically to have higher levels of THC. The North American Industrial Hemp Council estimates that Hemp can be used to make over 25,000 products ranging from building materials to clothing, at a lower cost than their traditional counterparts. Many people have already started to transition into using Hemp products in their daily lives, and if you are interested in how you can as well, you should keep reading!

Hemp Oils

Hemp oils are considered a miracle oil among those who use it, being known for it's outstanding 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3, the correct ratio for the human body, many holistic doctors (alternative medicine) have already started to recommend consuming Hemp oils to not only their patients, but as well as their animals. Yes, Hemp oils can benefit your pets too! Approximately 25-30% of family pets have arthritis, in which Dr. Atkins recommends Omega-6 and Omega-3 to heal; well isn't it amazing that we just realized Hemp oils have both?

Hemp oils can also be used to balance hormones in menopausal women, strengthen hair and nails, help vegetarians get the fatty acids they need in their diets, and to boost your immune system. If you are taking blood thinners, Hemp oils may cause an anti-clotting effect, so consult your doctor before usage! For the ultimate guide to Hemp oils, please click.....here.

Hemp Homes

"Homes can be made nearly 100% out of hemp materials. Pipes can be made of hemp plastic. Walls can be made of hemp wall board. Insulation can be made out of hemp. Hemp plaster, paint made with hemp oil, hemp carpet, hemp bricks, and even hemp roofing materials." Hemp.com, has an amazing article about how people can literally build an entire house using almost all Hemp. A trend that has grown more public and more popular throughout the years, creating a new job field: Hemp Home Building, and Hemp Tiny Home Building. There you have it folks houses made of Hemp, and the best part is it is 60% more cost efficient than building a home with the usual building materials; for more information please click on......this!

Hemp Seeds

Hemp Seeds are a great grain to use, especially if Hemp in oil form doesn't sound the best to you. Hemp seeds can be used as a topping on your meals, crushed and used to bake, you can put them in your tea, coffee, smoothies, any way you can dream of; While Hemp seeds have the same 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 oils and Omega-3 oils, it is also 65%  Edestin, the best source of simple protein for all of my vegan friends! Digesting Hemp seeds can also help those of us with eczema, by changing the levels of the important levels of fatty acid in our blood stream, reducing itching and dryness. These magic seeds can even help with period cramps and PMS, all you have to do is eat one serving a day!

Hemp Clothing

The primary fibers of the Hemp plant are used to make clothing, building resources, and paper products, which actually hold up against some of the other leading fibers. 

Hemp is a crop with speedy production rates, and plentiful harvests, which makes it nice to work with and a generally renewable resource. You can buy jewelry, purses, wallets, clothing, shoes, backpacks, and much more that is made completely of Hemp, blended with Cotton or even Bamboo; another popular use of Hemp cloth, are cloth diapers. Cloth diapers are a huge hit with moms all over the world, they are cute and very functional, however some mothers found problems with the traditional Cotton inserts, so one clever mama tried a Hemp insert and realized it worked. Hemp when blended with Cotton or Bamboo can be very absorbent and has been used to produce reusable breast pads, menstrual pads, and diaper inserts. I found a cute little Etsy shop HempHelpsApparel, that sells the awesome bracelets photoed above, if you want one be sure to pick one up and support a cool small business!

Hemp Skin Care

Hemp has been holistic women's beauty steeple for years, and they have finally shared it! Hemp skin creams are packed full of Vitamin F making them a must if you have wrinkles, troublesome acne, dry skin, eczema, and even psoriasis, it can really help brighten skin, fade stretch marks, and fade old acne scars. One Etsy shop that sells Hemp face cream is ChristinesSOAPBOX, who uses a special blend of hemp cream, and your choice of essential oil, to make you the perfect skin cream.

Hemp is not yet approved by the FDA, even though it will be eventually, and is not always accepted as a resource due to it's genetic relation to Marijuana. The best thing that we can do to help share the facts is to do just that, share these facts! Don't forget to like us on Facebook  @Thedaileydose. Love all beautiful souls and subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's Dailey Dose

Pokemon Go Tips

Pokemon Go is a game based off of  Satoshi Tajiri's classic card game Pokemon, the Pokemon go app was recently released and has taken the world by storm with players all over uniting to play, here's a few ways that you can make a positive impact while you catch em' all!

Don't Just Rescue Pokemon

On Tuesday July 13, 2016, Sara Perez and her friend Matthew Teague, decided to go to their local park in Texas with hopes of catching a few rare Pokemon characters, but what they found would save a few furry friends lives! "[Someone] left a whole bunch of hamsters in a box with no water, there was no one there in this heat!!" Quoted by Sara Perez after the discovery of 27 hamsters and small baby hamsters; when Perez and Teague found the hamsters they quickly realized that their owner was no where to be found, and that the small animals had little food and no water, they were shoved into small cages in left at the Houston park to die. Luckily Perez had different plans for these tiny friends, she decided to take them home and call ASPCA. while she waited she provided the necessities the hamsters needed to be happy and healthy! The animals have since been picked up by the ASPCA and are doing well, good job Sara and Matthew!

Shelters Will Now Let You Walk A Puppy While You Play

The way to any one's heart is through an animal, am I right? Well good news, some animal shelters will now allow you to sign up to volunteer as a dog walker, even better, you can play Pokemon Go while you walk! This is a great way to hatch all of those eggs that you have in your incubator, and help an animal that really needs you. Most shelters take volunteers through the week at your convenience, as long as you meet the requirements; generally these requirements involve you or a guardian being 18 or older, and being responsible or reliable enough to work with the animals. So what are you waiting for, you now have the perfect partner, go hatch those eggs!

Place Lure Modules At Hospitals

If you have already played Pokemon Go then you probably already know what a  Lure Module is, if you haven't discovered them yet, they attract Pokemon to a PokeStop for 30 minutes, you can buy them in the store portion of the app. The Lure Module not only benefits you, but everyone at the PokeStop, which can be really helpful in areas where people may not be able to go outside, or areas where there aren't many Pokemon. So next time you are out and about looking for Pokemon, and you happen to notice a PokeStop located at a hospital, place an extra Lure so that the children and adults that are not able to go outside can catch Pokemon too! If you happen to have extra time, go inside or to the hospital courtyard and give some good old 90's Pokemon advice to some sick kids, a selfless act that can go a long way, and bring smiles to those who need them!

Pick Stuff Up On Your Journey

The Pokemon Go game is all about your journey to catch em' all, you're supposed to get outside and walk around your town and "catch" Pokemon! One great thing about all of these players getting out is that they are realizing how important a strong sense of community is from walking around and interacting with other players, one trend I have noticed and LOVED, is litter pick up along the way! Picking up trash as you play Pokemon Go is a great idea that I am hoping more people will pick up on, not only because it benefits your town, but it benefits the Earth as a whole. On average humans individually produce about 4.40 pounds of trash per day, 220 million tons per year, which is a LOT; if we all chip in just a little bit, and help clean up the roads along our journey's we may be able to realize a solution to this problem! Don't forget to catch em' all, and clean it all!