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We were without wifi/broadband service at home for a bit, so even though we've been really cranking out these freezer/crock-pot meals, I haven't been able to post/blog about it. We've had some winners - hoorah! We've had some losers - womp. I think overall though, we are in the positive and my husband is changing the way he feels about the slow cooker altogether - major win.

Wanted to, in the spirit of this trial and error blog here - share a little Valentine's Day DIY mani review with you this post instead of a boring 'ol recipe review share. Even more than I love cooking do I love products and being girly - so my Birchbox subscription is my monthly slice of luxury brand heaven. Each month I get a box in the mail with various products, skincare, haircare, nail polishes, make up, lifestyle items - etc. All for the low cost of $10 a month! I'm going to review a product that popped up in my January box, Nail Rock Nail Glitter Manicure Glitter (uh that sounds redundant but it's what's on the box...). I got a nice red shade and we were just passed Christmas but Valentine's Day is/was right around the corner.

So, I went to my bestie's house for a visit. Said bestie recently had a baby and is basically a hermit due to newborn care and our ridiculously cold & snow covered PA winter. Brought some dinner and my mani set all set for a night of baby rocking, nail painting, Smurf watching, girl talking and Matchbox car racing. I will say the set is pretty easy to use, I will also say, that you will make a mess - plan accordingly. Additionally, it is possible that you will leave stripper dust, a.k.a. glitter, all over a newborn if you are not fully dry/set and careful! The kit retails for $6.99.

First - apply a base coat (this color will stain your nails if you don't - lesson learned).
Second  - apply the color then a second coat - wait a minute...you want the polish to be sticky but not totally wet for step 3.
Third - roll your finger nails in the glitter, this is the messy part, obviously!
Fourth - shake off excess glitter and let dry (15-20 minutes) .
Fifth - add a top coat, my suggestion so the mani is lumpy and catching on things.


 And voila! The finished product:

Disclaimer - don't expect this mani to last more than two days if you do not have a dishwasher and/or actually do housework! I also think a glitter pedi would be fun, but I would have to invest in a brush for the glitter application I would imagine?

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That's all for now - Happy Valentine's Day, muah!