The Bachelor Episode 3

The Bachelor Episode 3

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*** S P O I L E R A L E R T ***

Helloooooo, Bachelor Nation!

Y’all I’m convinced this is truly the most boring season of The Bachelor EVER! Also, I’m sick to death of hearing about the damn champagne. Get overrrrrr it, ladies! Not trying to be a Debby downer here, but I’m really hoping the season starts getting more exciting soon because I’m just about over it!

Date With Victoria P

Victoria P is so cute & I think she’s the bomb! All I could think about while they were driving in the truck though is where the heck is her seat belt????? The little moment that Victoria P & Peter had in the boot store was seriously adorable. I think he’s really into Victoria . . . just the way he is around her seems so real. BUT, what do I know? We’ve hardly seen Peter interact with any of the girls unless it was an interrogation about something going on in the house.

Anyway, this line dancing bar that they’re at looks like it’d be my JAM! I need to go rn. Who knew that Peter was a line dancer?! Never have I seen him look anything like a cowboy before . . . so a little confused, but das cool. I’m so happy she got the date rose at the end of the date. YAY YAY!!

Hannah Ann & Kelsey

OH MY LORD I CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE STILL TALKING ABOUT THIS!

Their little confrontation on the couch was sooooo awkward! So when Hannah Ann was speaking with Peter about this situation & she said that she was being bullied by Kelsey . . . I can’t disagree there. During their talk Kelsey said that she’d called Hannah Ann “unkind words & names” & it wasn’t bullying–honey, you better check yo self! I’m so ready for this insane lady to go home!!! #champagnegate

Group Date

Date Card

  • Kiarra
  • Sarah
  • Tammy
  • Kelley
  • Savannah
  • Shiann
  • Sydney
  • Alayah

Finally, some entertainment! I’m so happy to see Demi!!!

Honestly, I think Demi’s appearance was literally the best thing about this episode (sorry girls!) & watching the girls open up the sleepwear Demi got them was HILARIOUS. I don’t remember who got the mumu to wear, but I’m here for it!

Watching Demi’s Extreme Pillow Fight Club was def bringing back some rugby competition vibes from Hannah B’s season when Luke P went apeshit on someone & it got outta hand.

Alayah.

Let’s talk about her real quick. I haven’t minded her in episode 1 & 2, but suddenly during this group date I L O A T H E her! When it was Alayah vs. Sydney in the pillow fight I have to admit I laughed a little (okay, a lot) when Alayah took that blow to the head. Alayah was def playing dirty & I’m not super happy that she won 1 on 1 time with Peter. Bleh.

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Post Group Date

Whoaaaa Sydney & Alayah. I guess that’s the new #champagnegate? Producers, quit drudging up fights just so there’s something going on in the house. Their convo was super weird–I think Sydney was confronting her in a roundabout way about being fake & a stereotypical pageant girl who can “turn it on” & we can all agree THIS WAS SO UNCOMFY!!

Alayah’s behavior in general during this episode is just extra cringe-worthy. This meme seriously sums it all up.

Did anyone else feel uncomfortable when Kelley was basically telling Peter that he needs to shave his beard? Also strange is when Peter was asking her if this whole thing was ” working for her?” Like I’m pretty sure that should be the other way around. Sorry y’all, but I don’t really think Peter has a grasp on this whole being The Bachelor thing. Yikes.

Side note: I cannot S T A N D when girls use their time with Peter to talk shit about other people in the house!!!! If that were me I’d be using every second to talk myself up lol.

Sydney going to Peter about the Alayah drama . . . I have mixed feelings (per my comment above), but overall I’m glad she said something because literally like everyone confirmed what she said. That bitch is sketchhhh! But can you BELIEVE Peter had the audacity to call Sydney out in front of the group??? That’s drama management 101! To me it wasn’t super cool that he called her out like that in front of everyone.

BUT PLOT TWIST PEOPLE!!!!!

She got the freakin rose . . . YASSSS! You know she’s probably gonna get jumped by people in the house when they’re all alone after this though haha.

Literally the Worst Pool Party Ever

I am sooooooo tired of Peter being a fuddy dud at all these functions. It seems like he’s often too wrapped up in his emotions to fully give himself to the group (which, may I remind you, is the point of the entire show).

When I heard this was gonna be a pool party I was like oh cool, that’ll be fun to watch. I should’ve known it’d turn into a full on interrogation session with detective Peter talking to all the girls about the latest drama. I wanna see somebody do a cannon ball or something. EVERY girl is in full hair & makeup having a miserable time. Get in the water!!! Also, is it just me or have we hardly seen this pool in the history of Bachelor Nation? LMK.

Back to Alayah (ugh, right?). SOOOOO SKETCHY that she didn’t want anyone to know that her & Victoria P knew each other prior to The Bachelor. I don’t think that it would’ve been a huge deal, but to lie about something like that is bizarre. One of my fave parts of tonight’s episode was when Peter confronted Alayah about that and she straight up looked like a deer in headlights! At this point I was convinced while watching that Peter was over Alayah.

Rose Ceremony

Roses

  • Kelsey
  • Hannah Ann
  • Natasha
  • Lexi
  • Madison
  • Shiann
  • Kelley
  • Kiarra
  • Tammy
  • Savannah
  • Deandra
  • Mykenna (I really don’t get why she was so nervous???)
  • Sydney
  • Victoria P

Byeeeee

  • Alayah (P R A I S E J E S U S!)
  • Sarah
  • Jasmine
  • Alexa

Final Thoughts

So I was totally digging’ episode 1 & 2 of this season, but now I’m having second thoughts after episode 3. My hope is that next Monday is a little more real excitement, & not as much producer-induced drama (overrrr it). After watching this Monday’s episode, my fave 3 rn are Victoria P, Madison & Hannah Ann. Don’t get me wrong there’s lots of others I really like (but let’s be honest we don’t even know them!!!), but these are the ladies that I feel like have the best chance of making it the furthest.

I am anxiously awaiting next Monday to see what will happen (& if Kelsey will get send home). 6 more days!!!

XO, Han

The Bachelor Episode 2

The Bachelor Episode 2

by hannahshelbymorgan ♥ 4 Comments

*** S P O I L E R A L E R T ***

Helloooooo, Bachelor Nation!

WOW. So much drama. OVER CHAMPAGNE! Last night’s episode was the 2nd in Peter’s season of The Bachelor & can I just say I swear these producers are just grasping for straws here???? For me, this episode didn’t do a whole lot besides make me loathe Kelsey. Per my Insta story poll, it seems one is either Team Kelsey or Team Hannah Ann . . . we’ll get into that later.

Let’s Talk About Hannah B.

This is the dirt we were all waiting for ALL WEEK! I think we can all agree that Hannah B put Peter in a really tough position by even coming to him on the show & talking about her lingering feelings for him . . . I have to say that is not fair. Peter is there at the mansion to meet new women and find his wife, not be Hannah’s third option (ugh, even though I loveee her!). I laughed when she looked him dead in the eye & said, “Let’s go catch a flight!” Honestly though, I thought he might. I think Peter is really having a hard time with how Hannah is feeling because he’s not totally over her, but GOOD FOR YOU PETER for retracting your invitation for her to join the mansion. *claps*

I loved watching the solo interviews of some of the girls in the house during the Hannah B portion of the show. They totallyyy have a right to be upset–even though it’s Hannah B, it’s ALSO Peter’s ex . . . which makes for an uncomfortable situation among all parties involved.

My thoughts after finishing the Hannah B portion of the show are that maybe Peter isn’t ready to be the bachelor. He obviously isn’t over her, or his face wouldn’t have been in her neck & he wouldn’t have hesitated with her so much. I’m not really sure if he can fully emotionally invest in a new girl right now when she’s still so fresh in his mind, & to be frank it seems down right UNFAIR to the new girls that are putting their heart on the line for him. Also, cancelling the group date wasn’t cool, but I also get why he did that. It wasn’t exactly his choice for Hannah B to show up & have that intense convo (or was it???).

The After Party (to the group date that never happened)

I don’t want an apology from Peter about how the day went. I want to SEE him get over Hannah B & actually put some time into these new girls! Okkkk I was floored (yet again) at how these girls were eating into Peter while talking to him one on one about Hannah showing up & taking up all their time. Honestly . . . I’d be pissed too.

Mykenna & Peter were V I B I N G during this time & I’m here for it. Sydney. That story. I’ve heard almost the exact same season on like every other season of The Bachelor & The Bachelorette. I really like her, but I think that story about how she grew up is the only reason she got the rose.

#CHAMPAGNEGATE

Oh. My. LAWWWDDDD!

I literally cannot stand Kelsey. Like with a passion. Sorry (not sorry) y’all, I’m team Hannah Ann, & not just because we have the same name. I genuinely don’t think that Hannah Ann knew that champagne was Kelsey’s that was set out by the fire.

1–Kelsey told some of the girls after Hannah Ann was already with Peter (so she couldn’t have found out that way). 2–The producers had multiple bottles of champagne set out in different locations outside, so how was she supposed to know that one by the fire was any different than the others???

This is where the producers SET UP some drama because there wasn’t any to be had anywhere else. At this point (uhhh reminder, we’re only in episode 2) the producers are just stirring the pot because these girls are boring!!!!!

Kelsey’s idea to share the bottle of champagne she got for her birthday with Peter was super sweet, but how upset she got over it just seemed soooo unreasonable to me. If you’re Team Kelsey you’re gonna hate me (idc), but this girl is C R A Y!!!!! Literally she is the Luke P of the season. Yeah, I went there. All of her meltdowns were so childish & ummmm was she wasted????

All I have to say about the stand-in bottle of champagne blowing up in her face . . . I N S T A N T K A R M A! (Here’s the video again for your amusement.)

Rose Ceremony Night

Lexi really stood out to me when she spoke to Peter tonight before the rose ceremony because she was being so understanding about his situation.

The gift Peter got for Madison–cute or weird??? Seriously, consider a real life situation where you go on a couple dates with a guy (one was to meet his family . . .) and then on your third date he gives you a photo of you & his family. Yeah, weird. Honestly, I would be happy at this point if Madison was the winner!!

Roses

  • Mykenna
  • Victoria P
  • Natasha
  • Jasmine
  • Sarah
  • Lexi
  • Hannah Ann
  • Alexa
  • Tammy
  • Alayah
  • Deandra
  • Victoria F
  • Shiann
  • Kierra
  • Savannah
  • Kelsey

So since The Bachelor is obviously in need of some drama, they’re keeping Kelsey around. Hopefully she doesn’t last a whole lot longer, but who else would play the villan?

Group Date

Date Carrrddddd! Alexa, Mykenna, Natasha, Deandra, Lexi, Victoria F, Kelsey & Hannah Ann got the group date card.

This group date was pretty freakin sweet. I wouldn’t even care if I won–just give me all those Revolve clothes!

Okay I could NOT stop wondering the whole time . . . are all these girls the same size??? How can they just pick anything out in this store & it’ll magically fit & be runway ready?

Omg can we just talk about Hannah Ann showing up on the runway in a wedding dress? Dead! DECEASED!!! That was ballsy.

Ugh I feel so bad for Victoria F. She’s seriously so gorgeous & not a trouble maker and all I want is for her to be happy. *cries* That outfit she came out in on the runway . . . HOT DAMN VICTORIA!! I don’t think she should be so upset about “Peter not seeing her” because girl, he saw you! Outfit & kiss combined?? Spicyyyy! It’s kind of b.s. that Victoria F. didn’t win the fashion show against Hannah Ann . . . we were all rooting for her, weren’t we?

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One thing I couldn’t help but notice was that every time one of the girls was upset, Kelsey ran straight to them to try to comfort them. Kind of like she was trying to create allies. Coincidence? I think not.

End of the Episode

I am so happy that Victoria F got the rose at the end of the group date!!! She seriously deserves it.

Kelsey’s conversation with Peter was fake af. It was so funny because when he asked her if they could talk she was like am I in trouble? Usually if you have to ask it’s a yes! Hopefully in the next couple episodes he can see through the act she puts on for him. She keeps saying that she’s “over” the champagne incident, but obvs not because she ended the episode in the bathroom. Again.

High note: DEMI IS BACK NEXT WEEK!!! And it looks like there’s some hazing going on. I’m living for this . . . can’t wait! ‘Til next week!

xo, Han

The Bachelor Episode 1

The Bachelor Episode 1

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*** S P O I L E R A L E R T ***

Hellooooo, Bachelor Nation!

So last night’s first episode of Peter’s season has me thirsty for next week’s episode. I am living for the drama on this season (okay, not really but you get what I’m saying)! Some relationships between girls in the house are already a little cray & it’s only gonna get crazier. YAY!

We all knew from the teasers that Hannah Brown would show up on this season of The Bachelor, but I don’t think anyone saw what was really coming at the end of the episode. I was FLOORED when Hannah B confessed that she made mistakes & still has feelings for Peter. I about lost my mind when he didn’t back off & invited her to join the house! WHAT!!! I def have mixed feelings about this–I wish Hannah & Peter would’ve just ended up together from the get-go, but I also feel like she wouldn’t even be competition against the other girls…she’s just the grand prize. So, we’ll see what she does next week!

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Let’s Meet the Girls

In The Running

These are the gals got a rose on last night’s episode, along with my first impressions after watching their entrance & interactions throughout the episode.

  • Alayah: family oriented, authentic, letter from her grandma seemed a little thirsty
  • Sydney: she threw a little shade at Hannah B in her entrance…& Hannah B’s my girl
  • Hannah Ann: cute & sweet, Peter seemed to really like her, she was the first one Peter willingly kissed, my pick for the first impression rose
  • Sarah: confident, real
  • Lauren: cautiously optimistic, Peter seems to like her
  • Victoria P: goofy, fun, lighthearted, sweet, daring
  • Mykenna: head over heels for Peter
  • Kelsey: maybe a little shy
  • Madison: sweet, confident, dominant
  • Tammy: funny, straight forward
  • Shiann: fun, maybe a bit insecure
  • Courtney: potentially trashy, wants to be cool
  • Lexi: she showed up in a red convertible. Yep, that’s it. That’s the tweet.
  • Deandra: who tf shows up as a windmill?? Awk since he banged Hannah B in that windmill….
  • Jasmine: Peter was so confused when he couldn’t understand a damn thing she was saying
  • Victoria F: dry sense of humor, not so confident, I thought she was going to be elimated
  • Savannah: the blindfolded kiss was not my styler, pretty bold, stole the first kiss from Peter (was he even into it???)
  • Kelley: nervous laugher, carefree
  • Natasha: weird, maybe a little kinky?, crazy eyes, probably the worst first impression for me
  • Kiarra: how did she fit in a freakin suitcase?
  • Alexa: debby downer

Eliminated

  • Maurissa: potentially possessive, fun
  • Eunice: flight attendant, confident
  • Jade: flight attendant
  • Megan: flight attendant
  • Kylie: bringing the condoms was trashyyy
  • Katrina: wtf was up with the picture of her hairless pussy cat?? Honestly like wtf I was so uncomfortable until I saw it was legit her hairless cat.
  • Jenna: showed up with an emotional support cow, awkward. Everyone who thought that cow was a horse needs to go. Now.
  • Avonlea: cheesyyyy

First Group Date

Since Peter is a pilot (duh!) the flight school group date is adorable. But Peter is showing no mercy with this first group date! I am literally so surprised only one girl threw up on that horrible spinning contraption. And I thought Hannah B picked some crazy group dates!

First Date

I loved watching the obstacle course!!! Low key mad that Kelley got the first date because she cheated & still got the sunset flight with Peter. But I guess the battle for love can’t always be fair, right? All the girls were SO jealous when she got back from spending the entire day with Peter, but who the heck wouldn’t be! We’ll see if the house can be a little less petty with Kelley next Monday.

First One-On-One Date

Peter has some BALLS! Taking a girl to his parents’ vow renewals on the FIRST DATE?! That’s some risky behavior in my opinion, but makes for some amazing drama.

That being said, this date was so sickeningly sweet. I think I would be terrified to meet the parents so soon…during their vow renewals…ON TELEVISION! At the end of the date when Madison & Peter got to sit down & chat together I feel like she was really saying all the right things, but I’m questioning if it was sincere or if she is just playing the game. I love Madison & I’m rooting for her–I also feel like the producers may be trying to frame their relationship for other reasons though.

Final Thoughts

Overall I’m diggin‘ this season of The Bachelor so far. The girls were wasted the first night, like a million kisses have already happened & Peter has some intense drama going on with Hannah B coming into the picture. I’m so pumped to see if Hannah B ends up ruining this season for all the women there (kinda hoping so, sorry not sorry). After this episode only my final 3 picks for the end of the season are Victoria P, Hannah Ann, & Madison. Who knows, this may change next week! Who are your top 3? I’d love to hear in the comments below.

I’m never really excited for Mondays, but IS IT MONDAY YET?! I’m ready for more Pilot Pete. ‘Til next week!

XO, Han

What’s In My Makeup Bag

What’s In My Makeup Bag

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I’m soooo excited to share with you what’s in my makeup bag! These are my tried & true beauty products that I SWEAR by, & I’m sure you’ll love them too. I’ve scoured the internet to find the best current prices on these products (you’re welcome!) so that you can get a little more bang for your buck.

Eyes

Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow, Kitten & Starlight $24, Ulta

Kitten & Starlight are sooo pretty! I love to use the Naked Smoky palette & use the Stila Liquid Eyeshadow on the inner part of my eyelids. I dab a bit on my eyelid & apply it with my finger.

Too Faced Natural Lust Eyeshadow Palette $29.50 (regular $59), Too Faced

Urban Decay Naked1 Eyeshadow Palette $55.73, Walmart.com

Urban Decay Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette $26.99 (regular $54), Francy

Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette $27.99 (regular $54), Francy

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Eyeshadow Palette $24.97 (regular $54), Nordstrom Rack

Ulta Legendary Lengths Mascara $10.50, Ulta

Ulta Ultra Slim Brow Pencil, Soft Brown $10, Ulta

Face

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 $39, Ulta

I use Fair-Light Beige in the Winter/white months & Light Neutral during the tan seasons. I HIGHLY recommend going to your local Ulta to get matched with your perfect color!

NYX Cosmetics Concealer Jar, Green $5, Amazon

This green concealer is amazing at covering up any red blemishes. I use a concealer brush to apply green concealer over blemishes, then apply the Covergirl concealer over & blend. I apply this on my bare skin & apply foundation over the green concealer/Covergirl concealer.

Covergirl Smoothers Concealer $3.29, Target

I use the Light shade of concealer over the green concealer to banish red blemishes. Works like a charm!

BareMinerals BareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer, Light $16.80 (regular $22), Walmart.com

I love using this concealer under my eyes in shade Light to get rid of dark circles. The coverage is flawless when I use a blending sponge!

SMASHBOX Holidaze Contour + Spotlight Palette $34, Amazon

This palette literally gives you the most perfect contour and highlight ever!!!

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Studio Finishing Powder $3.33, Amazon

I use this translucent finishing powder over my foundation to get it to stay all day.

NYX Professional Makeup Matte Setting Spray $4.99, Target

After all that hard work that makeup better not BUDGE! I make sure my makeup is ready to take on the day (or night) with this matte setting spray.

Lips

Too Faced Lip Insurance Lip Primer $12 (regular $20), Sephora

Get those lips ready to keep that gorgeous color all day long with this lip primer. It’s seriously a game changer!

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina $11 (regular $22), Amazon

Still Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Vino $11 (regular $22), Sephora

My favorite everyday shade ( & the color I wore on my wedding day) is Patina. It is a gorgeous matte dusty rose that I think would look good on literally ANYONE! Another one of my faves is a super deep red (the darkest red Stila makes) called Vino.

Brushes

Morphe Catch My Eye Brush Collection $19 (regular $36), Ulta–only in stock in stores

I like to use these brushes with my Natural Lust palette that didn’t come with a brush. They create such a professional look!

Real Techniques Ultimate Base Set $19.99, Ulta

These brushes work so well for the foundation & concealers I use! I personally don’t have this blender, but I love this brand of brushes so I’d be willing to bet it’s good.

Real Techniques Sculpting Set $19.99, Ulta

I cannot find my exact sculpting brush set anywhere, but this one looks like it would be amazing!

I hope you try some of these amazing beauty products & find them to be as amazing as I do! If you have any tried & true beauty products you swear by I’d love to hear all about it. Happy makeup shopping!

xo, Han

The Empowered Gal’s Guide to Hanging Christmas Lights (the easy way!)

The Empowered Gal’s Guide to Hanging Christmas Lights (the easy way!)

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The Empowered Gal’s Guide to Hanging Christmas Lights

(the easy way!)

It’s finally that time of year! The air is frosty, stores are filled with holiday goodies, & all your neighbors have their Christmas lights up.

Whether you live in a house, dorm, or apartment I have the E A S I E S T light hanging hack to get you festive in no time!

I’m a Target gal myself, so I picked up some lights from my local Target. Good news–they happen to be on sale right now!

I picked up Wondershop Twinkling Clear Net Lights for $9 for our bush out front & several strands of Wondershop LED Mini Lights for $9 each. I only wanted to put lights around our front door & garage door for simplicity’s sake of taking them down later (lazy or genius?!).

Next was finding something durable & simple to keep the lights up. For years I watched my dad attach lights to our roof with those little plastic clips & I decided I wanted no part of that (ladders, no thank you)! I went to the Command hook aisle hoping to find something easy to use & they actually make light clips specifically made for outdoor use. WHO KNEW?! The Command Clear Outdoor Light Clips are only $9.99 for 36 (the clips are reusable–just buy new sticky strips).

These hooks are literally the easiest thing I’ve ever used! They come with sticky tabs to put on the back of the light clips. You peel & stick it onto the clip, then stick the clip to the door frame (or wherever you’re putting it). The package says to clean the surface before sticking the clips to it, but I didn’t have the time for that–I hung them up anyway & a couple wind storms later they’re still standing strong!

It took me less than an hour from start to finish to hang up lights around the front door, garage door & the bush. Who needs to wait around for someone else to put Christmas lights up for them? Girl, get EMPOWERED and hang those lights yourself!

Happy decorating! XO, Han

Secrets Retailers Don’t Want You to Know

Secrets Retailers Don’t Want You to Know

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I have discovered some amazing tricks while shopping lately! These are total money savers & tips that retailers don’t just give out (seriously, why would they want you to know?!). Happy saving, friends!

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Bed, Bath & Beyond is one of my go-to stores for my household basics. One thing I can find there that I can’t find anywhere else (other than Amazon) is the Connoisseurs Silver Wipes I use to clean my silver pieces.

Save those print 20% off coupons, because guess what? They don’t actually expire!

You’re probably wondering why they even put expiration dates on the coupons–my guess is so that people will throw them away, saving the company money! Keep in mind that it is only the print / paper coupons that don’t expire — digital / smart device coupons do actually expire.

I found this shopping hack out when I was in line to buy my silver wipes at the customer service desk this summer. I was going on to the cashier about how bummed I was that I’d had all these 20% off coupons at home that I’d just thrown away because they expired, & she told me to dig them out of the trash because they’re still usable! The customer service gal told me that she had a customer in that week that used a 20% off coupon that EXPIRED IN 2011!

Lesson: never E V E R toss a Bed, Bath & Beyond coupon.

Hobby Lobby

Have you ever been wandering the aisles of Hobby Lobby waiting for just the perfect thing to jump out at you that completely ties your space together? Let’s just say that happens to be a buffalo plaid throw pillow (ALL the rage this fall!) & of course they only have 1 & it’s on super sale. Do not pass it up simply because there’s only 1 & you need more — ask for a raincheck!

At the returns register the cashier can write a rain check for you that secures the exact number of items you need at the sale price. They give you a call as soon as the item(s) are in & you can pick them up at any register for the same price you would’ve the day you found it. What I love about this is that you don’t have to pay more money for what you were already going to buy & you don’t have to stalk the aisles waiting for it to be re-stocked. I’d say that’s a win-win!

Lesson: if a sale item is out of stock, ask for a raincheck to get it at the sale price when its restocked.

Target

First of all, if you don’t already use Target’s Cartwheel app you are MISSING OUT! Simply download the Target app on your smartphone, then scan the items with your camera when you’re at the store & if there is a coupon or sale it will automatically pop up. You have to manually save the offer & let the cashier scan your wallet on the Target app at checkout. (Hello, savings!!!)

I stumbled upon this Target trick by accident when I was shopping for NYX Makeup Primer. It was $17 & I scanned it with my Target Cartwheel app and it said something like $5 or $6. I was confused because there was no sale sign in the aisle, so I found a gal stocking merch & asked what the deal was. She told me Target price matches their online prices. MIND = BLOWN! I had no idea! So when I went to the register I showed him the page on the app where it said the sale price at Target.com & he adjusted the price. I saved over $10 on this one item!

Intrigued, I did some more research when I got home & verified it with customer service during the next Target haul. Target will price match with Target.com, Amazon & Walmart to name a few. To price match, the item you’re matching has to be perfectly identical to what you’re trying to purchase at Target. When at the register, show the page on your phone where it shows the item & price on the competitor’s page & they’ll adjust the price. Isn’t this completely life changing?! Who doesn’t love savings!

Lesson: scan every item you’re purchasing the the Cartwheel app & ALWAYS do your price research before large purchases.

Complete List of Target Price Match Competitors

  • Amazon.com
  • BedBathandBeyond.com
  • Bestbuy.com
  • Barnesandnoble.com
  • Buybuybaby.com
  • Costco.com
  • CVS.com
  • Diapers.com
  • DicksSportingGoods.com
  • Gamesstop.com
  • JCPenny.com
  • Kmart.com
  • Kohls.com
  • Macys.com
  • Newegg.com
  • OfficeDepot.com
  • Petco.com
  • Petsmart.com
  • SamsClub.com
  • Sears.com
  • Staples.com
  • Ulta.com
  • Walgreens.com
  • Walmart.com
  • Wayfair.com

So the real question is now that you’ve saved all this $$$ on shopping you were gonna do anyway, where are you vacationing with all your savings?! Even more important question, what date did you book our vacay? 😉 If you come across awesome shopping tips & tricks, I’d L O V E to hear about them!

xo, Han

BRECA Rosé 2018

BRECA Rosé 2018

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$13, Top Ten Wines

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Breca Rosé is the most confusing rosé I’ve tasted thus far since I’m typically into French rosé. What really drew me in to this rosé was the sophisticated packaging. Looks like rosé, but tastes almost like chardonnay (when compared to all the other rosés I’ve ever sipped on). Don’t get me wrong, I love a good buttery chardonnay, but when you expect one thing & get another it’s always a bit shocking. If you like the taste of a typical rosé, this may not be the one for you! But hey, for $13 it’s worth a shot!

I picked up this history-rich wine at one of my fave spots in Columbia, MO, Top Ten Wines. Everything about Top Ten Wines is so my vibe! Low lighting sets the mood & the walls of this quaint little place are lined with every kind of wine you could dream of. Columbia is pretty much your typical college town (M-I-Z!), so you can image the bar scene–what I love about Top Ten Wines is that the typical patron is someone out of college that is there to have a meaningful, intelligent conversation with their cell phone tucked out of sight (crazy, right?). I can’t wait to try more of the rosé they carry!

Breca hails from Calatayud, Spain (a little northeast of Madrid) & is 100% Grenache from the oldest clone of Garnacha in the entire world. It is definitely on the dry side & has bold notes of watermelon & vanilla. Immediately upon opening the bottle it smelled strongly of florals–I’m not super into florally wines which is why this may not be at the top of my list. Overall, I give BRECA 3/5 stars. I may buy another bottle in the future, but it def isn’t my go-to.

If you’re a chardonnay gal (or dude) looking to branch out into rosé this may be your perf gateway to the rosé life! Cheers!

xo, Han

Silver Pieces: Reviving a Lost Art

Silver Pieces: Reviving a Lost Art

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I wouldn’t consider myself to be your typical 23 year old–I enjoy collecting silver pieces, antiquing on the weekends & rearranging my china cabinet. You may think that sounds a little old-fashioned, but I’m just that–old fashioned.

This year I became very interested in collecting antique & vintage silver pieces to add a little interest around my home. I had no idea where to begin when it came to determining the quality or value of pieces I saw around antique stores & estate sales, but after reading countless articles online & enlisting the help of my mother-in-law I finally have a grasp on finding the perfect pieces for the right price, & how to bring them back to life when they’ve been neglected for years.

That being said, sometimes you find the most gorgeous silver tray, coffee serving set or vase & it seems like it could never be revived from the tarnish that has taken over. With the right cleaning tools, a whole lot of time & more elbow grease than you could dream of using, these beautiful antiques will shine!

These pieces were horribly tarnished when I found them.
After hours of scrubbing, this gorgeous coffee & tea set came back to life.

Forget the messy silver polish–the best tool ever for making your silver shine like new again (besides some good ol’ fashioned elbow grease) are the Connoisseurs Silver Wipes. You can pick them up at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $6.99.

This brilliant invention is SO easy to use! First, get your silver piece wet, then rub the tarnish off with one of these wipes. The wipe will look super dirty (so will your hands, so girl take those rings off!), but it’ll still get that stubborn tarnish off when the wipe is black. When you’re satisfied with the amount of tarnish you’ve taken off, run the silver piece under water and gently wash it off with Dawn dish shop. Dry with a microfiber cloth and make sure it’s completely dry before closing any lids–if you don’t make sure it’s dry you’ll get some nasty staining on the inside of your piece. It is highly advised to N O T let your silver air dry!

If you have some silver pieces that need brought back to life, I highly recommend trying these silver wipes out. I’d love to see how your piece turn out; drop some photos of your favorite pieces in the comments below!

xo, Han

ROSÉ-VOUS? Rosé 2018

ROSÉ-VOUS? Rosé 2018

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$4.99, Aldi

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Have you ever tasted something that tastes like a sunny beach day with your very best friend (okay unless you hate the beach, then wherever your dream vacay is!)? Well, this is it! I thought I had a favorite that stood out against all the rest, but California Roots rosé has some S E R I O U S competition with ROSÉ-VOUS? rosé–it is perfectly delicious & smooth. Since this rosé was only $4.99, I was a little skeptical at how good it would taste & its overall quality, but dang it’s good!

During my last Aldi haul this bottle’s aesthetics drew me in quickly. I immediately fell in love with the color of the wine & the label / info on the back quickly convinced me to give it a try. This is the first time I have ever seen this rosé at Aldi, so I’m not sure how long it’ll stick around.

ROSÉ-VOUS? hails from the Languedoc South of France & is 70% Syrah / 30% Grenache. Syrah is a dark-skinned red grape that is very floral-y in its youth, & Grenache is a red wine grape that is extremely versatile. Grenache-based rosé is a signature wine style of south France & is common among Côtes de Provence wines. Grenache’s ABV can be as high as 15% because it is grown in very hot environments; most rosé has an ABV of 11-13%.

This fresh, fragrant rosé is medium-bodied & dry with sweet notes of strawberry & berries. ROSÉ-VOUS? is definitely more delicate than some of the other rosé wines I’ve tried, & it’s easy on the palate. I have to say this rosé has the most delicious aroma of any rosé whose bottle I’ve popped! It is clear in appearance & there has a great flavor intensity. The quality of this rosé is definitely unmatched in my opinion for the price point. Overall, I rate ROSÉ-VOUS? 5 / 5. No matter where you are in your rosé tasting journey, this dense rosé will be your new fave!

Fruity & fabulous–this rosé will not let you down. This is definitely something I want to stock up on before Aldi doesn’t carry it anymore. I know you will too!

xo, Han

Chloe Rosé 2018

Chloe Rosé 2018

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$9.68, Sam’s Club

Rating: 3 out of 5.

I was immediately drawn to this cute little label on this sleek bottle of rosé I came across at Sam’s Club. Of course they make you walk past the wine section to get to the the deli (smart product placement!). At $9.68, I thought it was a super affordable price for a brand of rosé that isn’t as mass-produced as a wine such a barefoot.

Chloe hails from the sunny central coast of California & the vintage is from 2018. The name came from an ancient work meaning “blooming,” according to the bottle. Being the color of the wine was a little darker (due to longer maceration of the grape skin) than I typically like to sip on, I figured I’d give Chloe the benefit of the doubt. Upon opening the bottle it had a strong floral aroma and was clear in appearance. This rosé is definitely more structured than its counterparts I’ve reviewed thus far & is dry with a distinct aftertaste of rose petals. Sam’s Club’s site describes this rosé as “delicate,” but I venture to say there’s nothing delicate about it–Chloe is a full-bodied & bold rosé. Chloe isn’t quite the quality of taste I look for when purchasing a bottle of rosé. Overall, I rate Chloe 3 / 5. Bold rosé’s not really my thing, but I’ve had far worse!

I hate to admit it, but I did it & fell for the cute bottle & ended up with a rosé I wasn’t in love with. If a rosé with some personality is your thing, go for it! If you enjoy rosé that’s not so in-your-face you may wanna pass on this one. While it’s not bad enough to dump it down the drain, I won’t be making this purchase again.

xo, Han