NEW 3D Fiber Lashes PLUS by Younique

Younique's 3D Fiber Lashes+ COMING SOON! Are You Ready?!

Listen up, fiber lash lovers!!
Younique has enhanced the wildly popular Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes to make it even better than before! Introducing Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+!

Increase your average lash volume by up to 400%* in ONE COAT with Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+ enhanced formula, new brush and fresh new look. There is no wonder this enhanced, proprietary formula has two international patents pending. It's hypoallergenic, optometrist approved and a must for every mascara lover!
*Averaged results observed in independent laboratory testing (384.5 percent after one application; more than 2000 percent after three applications), compared against bare lashes.

What To Expect With The +Enhanced Formula?

3D Fibers fortified with Uplift Eye Serum. The 3D Fibers in Younique's enhanced 3D Fiber Lashes+ are coated with Younique's Uplift Eye Serum for shiny, supple lashes that are moisturized and conditioned.
New Rayon Fibers! These fibers are the best way to deliver the Uplift Serum and makes the biggest visual difference. Rayon is plant-based, purified cellulose.
New Gel Formula! No soy, parabens, or sulphates. 100% hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist approved!

You can access full product ingredients and mascara application info right here!

*New Brush
The new brush offers a narrow tip that reaches even the shortest lashes on the inner corner of the eye. The comb-like, regularly spaced bristles separate and define without clumps. This unique conical design coats evenly for consistent application.

*New Look
Not only did Younique enhance the product itself, they also enhanced the overall look, giving the mascara a more sleek and sexy appearance!
The easy grip rubber on each tube allows a more precise application and firm hold.
The easy to use display window on each tube allows you to know exactly how much mascara you have left and when its time to reorder! There is no way you will run out of your must have mascara now!

*New Packaging
Your favorite mascara will now come in a new, travel friendly fabric bag with snap - this can be repurposed easily to hold your favorite cosmetics. No more bulky clam shell case! The exterior packaging features the 3 step application process with easy to understand pictures and instructions. It is also recyclable - more environmentally friendly!

Now completely made in the U.S.A. Manufactured and packaged in the US allowing better quality control and inventory!

What Didn't Change?
THE PRICE!!
The product has been enhanced but the price will never change! Younique's 3D Fiber Lashes+ is still only $29!

How Do I Order?
Younique's 3D Fiber Lashes+ will be available to the public July 15, 2015! Here is a link to order!

Don't want to wait? RIGHT NOW any new Presenter that joins Younique will receive TWO sets of the enhanced formula in their Presenter's Kit just by signing up! This is a limited time offer so you do not want to miss out! To snag your 3D Fiber Lashes+ before anyone else head over to my website and get signed up!

Want to know more about building your new business with Younique and how it is changing lives? Learn all about The Younique Movement on the blog now!

Want to see MY Business in action? Check it out on Facebook! Or visit my personal page for a more behind the scenes look at what Younique is doing in my life!

 

The Younique Movement: A Business Opportunity

If you have been curious about Younique and how this company has been changing lives in just three short years, let me tell you right now is not the time to just sit back and watch! Now is the time to take the plunge and I am here to tell you why!

If you are skeptical about Direct Sales Companies, keep reading!
If you love makeup, have Facebook and are interested in being paid to play in makeup, keep reading!
If you wish you could surround yourself with positive, uplifting & inspiring women, keep reading!
If you already love the products and just really want an amazing kit full of makeup just for you, keep reading!
If you are already familiar with the business but are curious about the Younique Movement, keep reading!
Everyone else, KEEP READING!

What is Younique?
Younique is a direct sales company specializing in naturally based cosmetics and skin care. Younique also makes the HOTTEST beauty product on the market- the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash Mascara (And now the enhanced 3D Fiber Lashes+). Younique was founded with the mission to motivate, uplift and empower women.

What Opportunity does Younique Offer?
Younique offers a life-changing business opportunity along with amazing cosmetics. When you join as a Presenter, you instantly get your own Younique online store, where you can earn money from sales PLUS earn FREE or discounted makeup!

Now when I say "life-changing" many Direct Sales skeptics will chuckle. And here is where my personal experience comes in - Like with all DS companies, the starter kit offers loads of products for an extremely discounted price. So for me, I wanted the $99 package that contains over $260 worth of cosmetics.. for myself. Yeah, becoming a Presenter was the "catch" but I was not really interested in the business side, I solely purchased the Presenter's Kit for selfish reasons. Little did I know, women would notice a difference in my makeup simply because I was wearing my new products. They asked questions, I couldn't necessarily answer at the time, so I referred them to my website (Because that was also included with my selfish purchase). From there it was a snowball effect, I was earning my makeup for free because other women were also falling in love with Younique's products and all I had done was refer them to my website. Fast forward a few months and I am not only earning my makeup for free, I am providing extras for my family I never thought possible. So YES, it is a "life-changing" company! The opportunity is there if you want it!

What Makes Younique's Products Different?
Younique's products are naturally based, so you feel good about what you are putting on your skin. Younique is committed to quality. Every ingredient of every product is listed on the website, along with a description and reason for the ingredient.

Do you truly know what is in your current products? Do you know if they are harmful for your face? I couldn't answer these questions myself a few months ago so when I looked up my old products and what ingredients I could actually find, I was floored. I had no idea how harmful makeup could actually be!

What Makes the Younique Business Opportunity Different?
Younique is the first direct-sales company to market and sell almost exclusively through the use of social media. This makes the need for the traditional home party unnecessary, unless you choose to do it. This means you can grow your business completely from your computer or smart phone!
Also, you don't have to wait until the end of the month to get paid, or even the end of the week. Younique pays you DAILY for your sales! You will be paid within three hours of each sale, loaded directly onto your little purple debit card that is also included!

SO.. You already love makeup AND you post to social media sites anyways. Who wouldn't love doing something they already do, daily, and getting paid for it?!

How Do I Become A Presenter?
Like I mentioned before, purchasing Younique's Presenter Kit is how you join! What's included? A case stuffed full with $260 worth of Younique products, your own website, that little purple debit card I mentioned (sent to you in about a month) and a sponsor committed to uplifting, inspiring and motivating you! All of this for only $99!

Any Hidden Fees? Not at all!
Monthly Auto-ship? Heck no!
Website Fees? Nope!

I'm not kidding, $99 gets you loads of amazing products and starts your new business. Nothing is hidden!

 

 

So What's In The Kit?
Starting July 1, 2015 for a limited time only your Presenter's Kit will include: (For details on the Younique Movement, keep reading!)
*TWO sets of 3D Fiber Lashes+ (currently unavailable to the public!)
*3 Moodstruck Mineral Pigments: Corrupted, Confident & Sexy
*Divine Daily Moisturizer
*3 Eye Brushes: Deluxe Brush, Liner/Shade Brush & Crease Brush
*3 Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliners: Perfect, Pristine, & Pompous
*Lucrative Lip Gloss: Lovesick
*Shade Stick for Mineral Touch Cream and Powder Foundations & BB Flawless Complexion Enhancer
*White Status Charm (on a purple ring) PLUS the exclusive, limited time +YOU charm.
*Free business website with instant access to the Younique Virtual Party System (start hosting parties immediately)
*$25 USD in Younique Cash on your birthday, annually
*PayQuicker Younique bank account
*March 2015 Younique Cosmetics and Skincare Catalog
*Younique Presenter Guide
*All of this comes in our signature black faux leather, embossed Younique case!

So How Does This Work?
As a Younique Presenter you get your own website where people can purchase Younique Products. The products are shipped directly to your customers within 3-5 days of ordering. You earn a portion of the income from every sale made. You can also earn points or Y-Cash that can be redeemed for free or half price makeup. You begin making 20% commission from every sale immediately with the potential to increase from there! You can view a quick guide to Younique's Compensation Plan here. How much you make as a Younique Presenter is up to you! There is no cap on your earnings! You can do enough to earn your free products or you can build you business to earn a couple extra HUNDREDS a month or a few extra THOUSANDS. Its totally up to you! Your sponsor (ME!) is here to help you as much or as little as you'd like! My Team is filled with women of all walks of life and we are building our businesses at different levels but we are all available to assist you with growing your business no matter which direction you choose to go!
If working with an amazing company and my awesome teams sounds like something you would like to do, let's get started!

 

What is The Younique Movement?
Beginning July 15, 2015, Younique will be launching their ENHANCED 3D Fiber Lashes+ to the public! How are you able to receive this enhanced product before the public? By becoming a Presenter! Not only will you receive Younique's enhanced 3D Fiber Lashes+ but you will also receive a SECOND set with your kit! TWO SETS before anyone else! Current Presenter's aren't even receiving this great deal! New Presenter's will also receive FREE SHIPPING on their Presenter's Kit purchase as well as the exclusive +YOU charm! The launch of Younique's enhanced mascara will be as big of a deal as the initial launch of the company! This is a business opportunity you may have wished you were a part of years ago and now that same opportunity has just rolled around again! Will you be missing out on this opportunity TWICE? I would hope not!

This is an EPIC opportunity! A revolutionary, industry defining, life-changing opportunity that you will want to be a part of! July 15 is approaching quickly so don't wait! Get started today!

Looking for Bloggers Interested in a New Product Review!

I am currently looking for bloggers interested in reviewing an enhanced formula mascara. If you have heard of 3D Fiber Lash Mascara you will want to get your hands on the enhanced formula 3D Fiber Lashes+! 

This is a great way to drive readers to your blog. The public is itching to get their hands on this mascara that will not be available to them until July 15th! They are already searching for reviews and opinions about the product, why not direct them to your blog! If you are interested in receiving more details about this review opportunity please email me at campus_chic@yahoo.com for info. Please include your blog info as well. Beginner blog? That's ok too! I'd love to drive an audience your way. 

Younique's 3D Mascara Giveaway WINNER Announcement!

Last month, I hosted a Giveaway for Younique's AWESOME 3D Fiber Mascara. Participation in this giveaway was spectacular THANK YOU for all of your support!! Be watching for more fun makeup giveaways as well as various other amazing must haves products I feel like everyone should have! If you missed my 3D Fiber Lash Review you can check it out right here:

http://ourlittlelife13.blogspot.com/2015/02/younique-3d-fiber-mascara-giveaway.html?m=1

If you did not win but would still like to try it for yourself you can place orders right here:

https://www.youniqueproducts.com/ashleygoodman

Feel free to contact me directly to get an online Facebook party set up and we can earn you EVEN MORE FREE MAKEUP! 

AND NOW....

Thank you to everyone who participated!!! The WINNER of a FREE set of Younique's 3D Fiber Lash Mascara IS... JENN SCOTT!! 

*Jenn you will have until 11:59pm CST April 3rd, 2015 to respond. After that time a new winner will be chosen.

Thanks again everyone and be watching for this months giveaway!!!

DIY Backyard Brick Fountain

We are project fanatics. We love a good project we can enjoy as a couple and as family so when I fell in love with the sound of the fountains at Lowe's it was EASY to predict our next family project. 

We decided to make our own water fountain out of bricks we already had lying around. This is a great project for up-cycling unused items in your yard!

So let's get started! All of our items were purchased at our local Lowe's. You can use any variation of these items that you would like to give your fountain a special touch!

What we used:

• red/charcoal colored retaining wall style blocks (12"x4" in size)

• A round MacCourt 9 gallon high density pond liner or "plantainer" 

• 2- 1.5" PVC pieces sold at Lowe's precut in 2 foot long sections

• 2 PVC elbow fittings, also 1.5"

• 1 roll of 1.5" black plastic, flex tubing 

• Submersible pond pump (size medium when shopping the garden section at Lowe's)

• 1 bag of Egg Rocks

• 1 bag of White Rocks

We started by digging a small hole exactly the size of our plantainer or pond liner. And then a small "trench" 2 foot long on the back side of our liner hole to conceal our PVC. 

As shown:

Next,

We drilled a hole for our PVC at the top of our plantainer rim. Pictured is PVC inserted into plantainer and resting in our trench we dug previously. We also used this hole and trench to conceal our pumps electrical cord.

 

Using elbow fitting to connect a vertical PVC at the back end of our horizontal PVC as pictured below.

As you can see in the picture above we have already placed our bricks in a circle around our pond plantainer. We left a gap between the plantainer and the brick that is approximately 3 inches. This will later be concealed with small decorative rocks.

Finally you are ready to stack your bricks and get creative! We added an extra row of bricks on the ground in a half moon shape on the back side of our fountain to help support our masterpiece! 

Once you have created your ideal fountain shape, add tubing from your PVC to your fountain starting point. We chose our water to trickle from the very center at the top of our highest peak. 

Once you have decided where your water will start it is now time to decide how your water will fall! We used our egg rock and white rock to add color and small dams throughout the brick staggered fountain to give it a subtle trickle effect as well as a steady water fall stream from the center. 

To finish, we added our extra rocks to the outer ring to conceal our empty space as well as scattered rocks along the bottom of our "pond".

If you would like to see our video footage of our beautiful WORKING brick fountain please check us out on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/Ourlittlelife2013

Any questions? Please do not hesitate to ask. We would be happy to assist you in building a beautiful fountain of your own.

Here are a couple more photos & angles:

How to Correctly Clean Younique Makeup Brushes

You invested your money in quality products & tools when you purchased your Younique products. So why not maintain your investment properly? 

Do you know how to correctly clean and sanatize your makeup brushes? If not, you're in the right place!

Did you know: Makeup brushes need to be cleansed & sanatize at least once a week?

If you didn't, can you imagine how much bacteria and grime your brushes are harboring right now?! How long has it been? Weeks, months, years? YUCK! Let's get to the facts so you can get to cleaning those poor brushes!

Younique's brushes are made with quality, REAL hair bristles. So think of them like you would your own hair. You wouldn't use liquid DISH soap on your hair, so why would you use it on your brushes?! DON'T

Instead reach for the shampoo you use for your own hair. DO

There are cleansers made specifically for makeup brushes but they are not necessary, especially when you already have a cleanser right inside your shower.

Next, you will need rubbing alcohol. This is important for removing excess buildup & sanitizing your bristles. (Especially if you can't remember the last time you cleaned your brush set!!)

You will also need 2 shallow bowls, luke-warm water, a lint free towel & Younique's Illuminate Facial Cleanser (optional).

First, fill your shallow bowls. One with luke-warm (room temperature) water & the other with rubbing alcohol.

Then, moisten your brush tips under the faucet or by dipping them in your bowl.

(I like to use the sink for this step just so I don't dirty my bowl of water just yet.)

Place a small amount of shampoo in the palm of your hand and gently rub the bristles of each brush into the shampoo. Thoroughly coating bristles while using your palm to massage the shampoo into the tough to reach areas.  

After you have lathered each brush in shampoo, dip your brush into your bowl of water, swirling gently. (I like to think of this as the rinse cycle!) You should start seeing the gunk & grime in your water! 

Once your brush is rinsed, place in the bowl of rubbing alcohol to soak. Repeat the step above on your next brush. 

Continue rinsing each brush & placing in your rubbing alcohol to soak until you have completed your brush collection.

Rinse the alcohol from your brushes under the faucet. You may need to repeat shampoo & rinse steps until your water runs clean. (Obviously refill your bowl with fresh water each time). 

Place brushes on a lint free towel to dry. Younique's brushes are rust-free so you will not have to worry about corrosion! You bought quality products, remember?!

NEVER stand your brushes on end to dry. This holds water in the base of your brush causing it to weaken the wood & glue used to secure your bristles in place. 

Finally, you are probably wondering why I suggested Younique's Illuminate Facial Cleanser at the beginning of this article.

Well here is why. Like many of you, my brush collection includes brushes used to apply foundation, concealers & powders. These products are a little tougher to remove from your brush. (They are meant to stay on your face, right?) 

This is where ladies tend to reach for the liquid dish soap. Again, DON'T.

Instead, reach for the product designed to remove the makeup you applied to your face AND your brush - Illuminate Facial Cleanser. DO

Using the steps above for your facial brushes will work fairly well by themselves but if you're like me you will want to be sure all of last weeks product has been removed from your brush. So..

Once you have completed the steps above you are ready to remove any excess product from your facial brushes.

Place a small amount of Facial Cleanser in the palm of your hand and gently work the bristles of your rinsed facial brushes into the cleanser. 

You should start to see foundation coming off the brush in the palm of your hand, GROSS! If so, repeat all of the steps above until you are no longer seeing a color change in your water (or your hand!).

Lay your brushes out to dry and your done!! Until next week ;-)

Thank you for reading. Feel free to share or even browse my Product Page ! If you do not have your own set of quality brushes you can purchase them here as well. Treat yourself, you deserve it! 

Lexi's Doll House, A Young Girls Dream

This time last year, March 2014, my sweet 9 year old daughter came to me with several sketches of outfits she had designed, unique stylish little outfits she had created with girls her age in mind. She explained to me how she wanted to become a fashion designer and start her own business making and selling young girls clothing. As I thumb through the drawings I tell her this is a neat idea and those outfits would be very cute someday. What I did NOT gather from this conversation was the fact that she meant NOW. She meant she wanted to start a clothing line NOW. At 9 years old. 

Once I finally picked up on this (subtle hints weren't working, she had to flat out say it) I was not only surprised but also at a loss for words. 

How do I go about this conversation without crushing her dreams yet supporting her passion & drive?

After some thought and her continuing to tell me about her idea for several days, I KNEW which direction this should go. 

I will give her the tools necessary to build on this idea and show that I support her ambition. 

Over Spring Break, a couple weeks later, we started with the basics. She wanted to MAKE her own clothes so she needed to learn how to sew. A simple hand-seen pillow for starters. She looked at me like I was crazy when I handed her that needle and thread but she followed instructions well and proved she meant business. She wanted to tackle something more complex. She wanted to learn how to REALLY sew. She wasn't looking for a Home-Ec lesson!

We dug out my great grandmothers portable sewing machine and practiced straight lines... Yet another silly look from my daughter but she went along with it anyway.

I was obviously stalling! But it was apparent she was on to something. She was serious when she came to me with this idea so it was time I get serious too!

We went shopping for the fabric to complete one of her outfits. While shopping, Lexi stumbled upon doll clothing patterns. She loved the idea of creating something for her American Girl Dolls so we decided she should start learning to read patterns and practice her clothing designs on a much smaller scale, doll clothes. We purchased a Singer Simple and went home to start practicing.

Lexi picked up on everything so quickly that her first doll outfit was completed the same day. She fell in love with her doll clothing designs so much so that she switched gears a little. Yes she still wanted to design clothing for young girls but for now she loved the idea of designing clothing for young girls DOLLS. 

She started talking about designing and making doll clothes and selling them. Lexi finished 5 doll outfits that week and as she finished them I was posting her progress on my personal Facebook page. Lexi was such a hit with family and friends that we then created her own fan page to share her designs on. And with that Lexi's Doll House was born. 

About a month later, we opened a shop on Etsy, Lexi's Doll House on Etsy's, with intentions of selling Lexi's designs to fund her passion and for to purchase more fabrics & supplies to continue bringing her doll clothes to life. We had no idea that her 5 original outfits would sell within a matter of days. She continued designing & her fans continued to grow. 

It has been an unbelievably journey this far for Lexi & our little family. One year ago we would have never guessed we would still be talking "doll clothes". Lexi's Doll House is proof that putting your faith and support into your child's dreams is the most beneficial & rewarding gift you can give to your child. If you're on their side, anything is possible. 

Be watching for Part Two of Lexi's Story for more on her first year as a young entrepreneur and what she is doing now.

You can also follow her progress on Facebook: Lexi's Doll House
And on Etsy: Lexi's Doll House

Younique's 3D Fiber Mascara Giveaway

I want to share an amazing product with you!! Most of you by now have probably heard your girlfriends talking about the latest makeup craze, 3D Fiber Mascara! BUT have you tried it for yourself?! If so, you already know how absolutely AMAZING this product is!! If not, let me tell you a little about it.

Younique's 3D Fiber Lashes is a natural based mascara that will increase the length & volume of your lashes by 300%!! 

No more falsies or painful, expensive lash extensions!! 3D Fiber Mascara is applied like regular mascara, looks like regular mascara and washes off like regular mascara because IT IS mascara... ONLY BETTER!!

3D Fiber Mascara comes in a super cute & durable black case. There are two tubes, one is TRANSPLANTING GEL & the on there is GREEN TEA FIBERS. The transplanting gel looks like your typical mascara, the green tea fibers are tiny particles of awesomeness and THIS is what makes 3D Fiber Mascara stand out above the rest! 

With a very simple GEL, FIBERS, GEL application (one eye at a time) you will be rocking hot, long, luscious lashes in as little time as it takes to apply your every day dull mascara.  

3D Fiber Mascara is WATER RESISTANT not water proof! This is also a must for any mascara addict like myself! Not only can you cry without ugly black streaks down your face but you can also SWIM in your mascara! (Now we know how those beach babes get away with looking like they walked straight out of a magazine with flawless makeup and lashes!)  

So why waste your time with falsies, extensions & mascara that just doesn't cut it when you could be batting long, BEAUTIFUL lashes in a matter of minutes!

Want to try Younique's 3D Fiber Mascara for yourself?! NO PROBLEM!! I'm giving one away! One lucky winner will receive their own set of 3D Fiber Lashes!! See below for entry and giveaway details!

Contest runs from March 1st 2015 until March 31st 2015. No purchase necessary. Winner will be announced right here, on my Younique fan page: https://www.facebook.com/YouniqueMakeupByAshley as well as on my blog fan page: https://www.facebook.com/Ourlittlelife2013

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Girly Slumber Party Ideas

Birthday's are a time for celebration! One year older means memories and fun!

I enjoy planning the kids birthdays and watching them smile ear to ear the entire time. It's a day just for them to enjoy themselves and their special day. 

This year my daughter, Alexis, is turning 9 and we are having a SLUMBER PARTY!!

She chose zebra print for the theme and I took it from there!!  

I got started planning activities. She invited 10 girls to celebrate with. Here's what we did:

* Twister

* Glitter Tattoos

* Apples to Apples Jr

* Word Scramble

* Pin the Lips on Bieber

* Dress up with photo shoot

* DIY Washer Necklaces

* Confetti Balloon Pop

* Movies and Popcorn 

Each activity was written on a card and placed in a helium balloon. The girls had to pop the balloon to find out what activity was next.

I purchased small prizes for each activity from the Dollar Tree.

We had to incorporate dinner, snacks and of course the birthday celebration. We also needed breakfast the next day and treats to take home. Here's what we had:

* Individual Pizzas 

* Make your own Sundaes

* Birthday Cupcakes

* Create your own Popcorn

* Quick and Easy Breakfast Bar

* Fill your own Candy Goodie Bags

I wanted everything set up to ensure the evening was easy flowing and fun the entire time. 

I set up "stations" before the party so that everything was ready to go. This helped make entertaining 11 little girls a lot less stressful!! I made banners and decorations for each station. Here's what they said:

* Pizza Party

* Fun Zone (displaying activities)

* Cold Treats (sundae bar set up)

* Slumberland (movie and popcorn room)

* Now Showing (popcorn table)

* Breakfast Bar (Ready made cereal boxes & donut kabobs)

* Sweet Stop (candy goodie bags)



Lexi's party was a HUGE SUCCESS! I hope your party is just as amazing!! Here's to a fun & fancy DIY SLUMBER PARTY!!