dibs on this lip gloss 💖
in the market for another EPIC lip gloss? well, it’s a balm too! this is the beauty brand i’ve been meaning to try…and at last! my review of dibs beauty is here!
let’s talk colors..this product is available in seven different shades at the moment. the two i’ve tried are in the pink family; Italian soda (a light pink) and Strawberry Summer (a bold, bright pink). both of these are equally as gorgeous as the other but create such dramatically different looks.
as always, i’ve linked these lip products and more from this brand here for you to shop! thank you in advance for using my links 💖 know a friend who would LOVE this brand? share the link to my blog post or the link to shop!
onto the details…
go-to glossy balm
price: $22
what is it?! “Our mega-shiny, shimmery glossy balm is powered by ultra-hydrating, plant-derived ingredients like antioxidant-rich organic cherry kernel oil. Its full-bodied, balm-like texture glides on like a dream for a soft, cushiony feel that stays put.”
want to see it in action?! watch my video review here 👇
meet strawberry summer
meet italian soda
here’s a little look into the brand dibs beauty (i always love to know more about the brands i shop at and where they originated!)
“Co-founded by Courtney Shields and CEO Jeff Lee, DIBS® is proud to be a woman-and minority-owned brand. Our talented, inclusive team is our greatest strength. In 2022, our employees were 90% female and nearly 50% identified as minorities. Each year, DIBS® supports many worthy causes to advance women and minorities, as well as for those in our community battling cancer, other mental and physical health problems and economic challenges.”
a brand that is female-founded, cares about the community, and provides with customers with gorgeous makeup…what else could we ask for?! 💖
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Spiced Blueberry Italian Soda (for the holidays! :) ) 🫐❄️
Recipe Below!!
the components of this recipe are:
blueberry syrup
soda water/club soda/tonic water (any sparkling water will do basically)
half n half (or any cream/milk of your choice!)
the blueberry syrup is the only one specifically requiring a recipe.
now, personally I'm a little terrible about measurements since I play by ear, so I'm going to try and estimate how much of each I did to the best of my ability. Unit of measurement is US imperial
Blueberry Syrup Ingredients
2 1/2 Cups Blueberries
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoon Water (To Begin With)
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice
Method
Combine Blueberries, Sugar, and Water on Stovetop in a small saucepan. Set on medium low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning
Blueberries will begin to darken in color and break down. In this time, watch to see if the blueberries need more water. The consistency should be liquidy, not pulpy or chunky
When blueberries have fully broken down, boil the liquid until it reaches a syrup consistency. Add all spices to your taste, then pull off the heat and cool.
Leave it a couple minutes to cool, add ice cubes to speed up the process (especially if any carryover cooking caused the syrup to reduce more to add back extra water.) Store in a sealed container till use.
When you're ready for the drink itself, fill a cup with ice and pour just enough syrup to fill the bottom. Fill your cup nearly full with soda water, then pour in just enough half n half to make the drink creamy. Now stir and enjoy! :D Voila, you now have yourself a delicious blueberry italian soda.
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If everyone got to escape the computer for one (1) day, what would everyone want to do with their time? Together, or individual?
Optional if you put Gordon in the game or keep him irl lol
I feel like that's a conversation that they would have together. Something hypothetical that comes up when they're just hanging out, you know? Maybe on a rainy day, where Gordon's not feeling up to any games, and they're all just chilling together in voice chat.
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"I think... I would want to have lunch."
Bubby snorted. "Lunch."
"Hey, it's achievable!" Gordon defended Tommy's choice. "I like it better than Benrey's plan to test if he can clip through my walls. But, uh. You do have lunch in there."
"But it's not your lunch," Tommy returned. "I don't have food from your-- from where you are! I want to see if it tastes different."
Gordon's eyebrows raised. "Huh. I never really thought about that."
"Now that's a fine idea!" Coomer lit up. "Gordon, isn't there a soda museum one state over from here? I think we could all make fine use of that, comparing flavors."
Tommy shook his head. "The World of Coca-Cola museum in Las Vegas was only open for a few years. We'd have to go all the way to... to the Atlanta one if we wanted to see the tasting room."
"Not that the trip from New Mexico to Nevada is a quick little jaunt," Gordon added. "If we only had a day to spend together, I'd hate to spend ten hours in the car."
Bubby huffed, crossing his arms. "Fine. I guess we'd have to rob a casino somewhere in this state instead."
"Oh, Atlanta's where they got the puppet museum, right?" Benrey joined in. "That's cool."
"If you want-- actually, y'know what? Air travel would be a new experience for at least a couple of you. We could take a plane to the east coast."
Bubby pointed to Coomer. "Good luck getting this one through the TSA. Metal detectors fear him."
The bionic boxer puffed up with pride, pleased with this description. "Now Gordon, I think there would be no better way to spend our time together than fistfighting airport security."
"Alright. So on our list, we've got: rob a casino, spend all of Gordon's money on cross-country plane tickets, get Gordon on the no-fly list, and potentially lose my security deposit," Gordon gave a dry review. "Anyone have any ideas that don't involve the neat getaway plan of going back into the computer? Because some of us don't have that option."
There was a moment of quiet thought.
"You know that scene with the mall from the movie with the sunglasses brothers? I think Bubby should--"
"Benrey, that is the opposite of what we should do."
"Come onnnn, it's not like anyone goes to malls anymore."
"...I've got something."
Darnold's voice was quiet, but it caught the attention of the group.
"Yeah?" Bubby prompted. "Alright, what've you got?"
"There's, um." Darnold hesitated. "I've looked into this before, actually. I've looked up the coordinates of the Black Mesa research facility... well, where it would have been, if it was real. Gordon, did you know it's only about an hour's drive away?"
Gordon blinked. "I did not. Figured it would be deeper into the desert."
"What's there now?" Tommy asked. "Is it, um, an old government site? For missile testing?"
"I bet it's a quirky and mysterious ghost town!" Coomer contributed. "Full of intrigue and quirky locals!"
Darnold shrugged. "Actually, it's... nothing. Not nothing nothing, Doctor Coomer. Just a lot of, y'know. Dirt. Plants. Bad cell service. And a nice view of the mountains."
There was no right way to respond to that information, really. Darnold seemed increasingly uncomfortable as their friends and companions couldn't find a reply.
After a minute, Tommy spoke.
"That sounds really nice," he said.
"Thanks."
"I know that's... I mean, I'm the one who said I wanted to eat lunch, but..."
"No, I agree," Coomer nodded. "I think I'd like that very much, Darnold."
"I wanna see it too," Benrey agreed. "S'like, closure or something. Bubby?"
The older scientist seemed to be lost in his own head. "I'm not sure," he admitted. "I'm not sure."
"...There's also a nicely reviewed winery on the way," Darnold added coyly. "I wouldn't mind checking that out, either."
Bubby gave a light smile. "Well, I wouldn't mind that. If Gordon didn't mind the gas money and all."
"Wouldn't mind a bit."
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Might go a bit like that, I think! Oh and when they got back from standing in the desert and sampling wine, Gordon would take them to the coolest damn art installation in Santa Fe. They'd all love it.
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