So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. What would you rather be great at: finding good deals, arriving on time, navigating or mental math? I could use a little help with all of these things, ha! Let’s go with finding good deals. 2. Who is your biggest supporter? El hub. He’s seen me through many dreams chased! 3. Claw clip or hair tie? Hair tie, black, stretchy. 4. I am too old to [FILL IN THE BLANK]? Deal with nonsense. Do any physical activity without a warmup, lol. *Not* draw boundaries. 5. Your ice cream truck treat of choice from back in the day? I always like the popsicles that were red, white and blue. Drumsticks were a fave, too! Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with[Continue reading...]

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On the first day of the Festival of Fabulousness, ruthless bandits of the Rodentia Trashpandia gang fell upon the royal carriage carrying Queen Karenina and Princess Coco on the road to town. Not only were the queen and princess in peril, but the carriage also carried the kingdom’s precious collection of bedazzled dance costumes! 🌟👗 As luck would have it, two Knights of the Tender Turkey rushed to their aid! With the help of a squire squirrel and his finch friend Fabian, who happened to be on their way to the festival at the time, the trio of furry fighters and their tiny winged companion sent the bandits scurrying and saved the day. Huzzah! 🤗 Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen

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I’d love to hear your take on why you love your foundation, tinted moisturizer, powder, concealer, etc, because this gal needs to do some makeup shopping STAT. For the first time in months, I’ve felt the urge to wear makeup again, hooray! A little background: I’ve been going uber-minimalist for the past few months, and I’ve whittled my daily beauty routine down significantly. I do a tinted sunscreen with SPF 50, cream blush, under eye color corrector, a brow pencil and mascara on most days. Oh, and setting spray, of course. A couple weeks ago, though, I got the urge to dig out my Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation tinted moisturizer and some powder blush and, gasp! It felt REALLY good to wear it. Who knows? Maybe a return to a full-face of paint is in the cards for me in the near future. I think that’s the beauty of makeup. It’s always there for you to come back to it, if and when you want to do so. Anywho, enough of my rambling. Tell[Continue reading...]

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We went camping last weekend by the Russian River, and Marnie tagged along with us, which added a different spin to our usual routine. I’ve never gone camping with a dog, so it was a first! For this trip, I tried something new; I spent less time taking pics on my phone and more time trying to be present. I only took a handful of shots, including the one at the top. Have you ever tried this? It’s been years since I’ve attempted to not grab at least a good amount of photos during a trip on my phone, and it was kinda weird for me. I’m not sure how I feel about it! On one hand, it was really nice to not feel the need to constantly document everything. I really tried harder to burn images in my mind and capture the feelings at the moment—the sweetness of seeing Marnie walk right up to the edge of the river and getting right into the water without any hesitation, or how my heart swelled when[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Something you need to buy for yourself that isn’t beauty related? Shoes. I’ve been waking up with sore and cranky arches, so it’s time! I can’t believe there was a time in my life when I could wear whatever footwear and get up in the morning with happy feet. It’s wild to me! 2. Colors in your wardrobe that you wear the most? I wear a ton of blue, gray and black. Honestly, I’m not crazy about that particular palette; it’s just that I bought a bunch of basics in those colors a while back, and sticking to just a few different colors makes it easier to get dressed in the morning. I have some pink, red and yellow items up in the mix, too, which I[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Have you been watching the Olympics? Yes![Continue reading...]

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I don’t know how Tabs did it. When I spend two days “in the woods,” I’m ready to tap out, but Tabs was renowned throughout the feline backpacking and wilderness communities for his ability to live off the land for weeks, even months. Must have been all those years he spent hustling between kitty modeling[Continue reading...]

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I’ve been thinking a lot about perfume lately because my migraines have eased up a bit (yay), so I’ve been slowly working my way into wearing scents again. Anywho, fragrance notes. What are your favorites? I’m a sucker for rose notes, especially when they’re sweet (but not too sweet) and fresh. Tuberose is my favorite.[Continue reading...]

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1. A freshly painted manicure or pedicure (or both) Don’t you love it when you look down at your nails and they’re so glossy and shiny? It makes me absurdly happy. 2. When your roots feel squeaky clean I can’t explain it, but there’s a moment in the shampooing process when it feels like all[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Painting or sketching? I’m not particularly great[Continue reading...]

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I’ve been thinking a lot about perfume lately because my migraines have eased up a bit (yay), so I’ve been slowly working my way into wearing scents again. Anywho, fragrance notes. What are your favorites? I’m a sucker for rose notes, especially when they’re sweet (but not too sweet) and fresh. Tuberose is my favorite.[Continue reading...]

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1. A freshly painted manicure or pedicure (or both) Don’t you love it when you look down at your nails and they’re so glossy and shiny? It makes me absurdly happy. 2. When your roots feel squeaky clean I can’t explain it, but there’s a moment in the shampooing process when it feels like all[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Painting or sketching? I’m not particularly great[Continue reading...]

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If you’re a cat, there’s a lot to see and do on our little oak tree-covered hill. Tabs was a BIG fan. We spent hundreds if not thousands of hours “patrolling” the hill. Rosie isn’t quite as adventurous as Tabs was when it comes to exploring the neighborhood, but she’s getting there. The hill is[Continue reading...]

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I gotta say that I pretty much love EVERYTHING I have in my makeup bag at the moment. There is absolutely nothing in there that I have “meh” feelings about, which I’m just now realizing is kind of awesome. All this to say that it’s really, really hard to pick just one thing, so here’s[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Brunch or afternoon tea? I love both,[Continue reading...]

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For years, whenever there was a disturbance in the force… Tabs was to blame. After all, he started as a cadet in the Galactic Empire. Eventually, though, he grew to hate the Empire and their cruelty, and so he chose the Jedi way. And now, Rosie carries on the Jedi cat legacy, helping animals and[Continue reading...]

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Good morning and happy Caturday from my happy heart to yours. I’m SO RELIEVED that it’s the weekend. Is it just me, or was this week a doozy? I don’t know why year after year, I trick myself into thinking our summer schedule will be less chaotic compared to the regular school year, but every[Continue reading...]

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The surgeon general recently called for health warnings on social media due to rising rates of mental health problems amongst kids and teens. This got me thinking about the mental load women carry – well, at least I carry it with me – that could have benefited from a big warning label sign. Let me[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Lefty or a righty? Righty. 2. Always[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Apple pie or cheesecake? Ideally both, ha![Continue reading...]

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Tabs We’ve had grillin’ on our minds here at Tabs the Cat Industries, LLC. And, yup, I did the monthly summer maintenance on my tabby’s favorite grill. We had so many good times using that grill… As you know, Tabs was a virtuoso at the grill, and every summer weekend, company HQ was filled with[Continue reading...]

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Hi, friend. I had grand plans to do a bunch of writing this morning but a fast-and-furious migraine decided that wasn’t going to happen, LOL! Staring at a computer screen seems to amplify the symptoms, so I’ve been lying down in a dark room for the last hour waiting for the nausea to subside. Anywho,[Continue reading...]

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You know what’s kinda funny to me? Those scenarios when people ask what your must-have makeup items are for a deserted island scenario. Presumably the least of your worries would be whether or not you had your favorite lipstick or blush. If there’s anything I’ve learned from side-eye watching “Alone” with El Hub, it’s that[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Call or text? Text for silly things[Continue reading...]

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Oh my gosh, the funniest thing happened at work yesterday afternoon. It’s been super busy for the past few weeks, and I’ve been pretty much glued to my computer screen from the time I walk in until the time I head out. Anywho, when I have to keep track of a lot of things, I[Continue reading...]

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You wouldn’t think that a twist-up eyeliner would be that much different from a regular pencil liner that you sharpen. They’re both eyeliners, right? And technically both do the same thing, aka lining one’s eyes. Buuuuuuut ever since I joined the ranks of beauty lovers who only apply makeup under extreme circumstances, aka the five[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Outdoor concert or outdoor movie? Um, neither[Continue reading...]

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As you know, cats have been strong supporters of the U.S. Armed Forces since before the American Revolution, providing logistical “lurvy” support to service members, veterans and their families, as well as providing volunteer pest control on bases and naval vessels. A few years ago, before his departure from this earthly plane, Tabs designed and[Continue reading...]

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Hiya! Connor has the last of her dance performances for the school year this weekend, so chances are I’m doing dance mom things as you read this. 🙂 I’ve probably mentioned this before, but where I live in the Bay Area, you’ll often see lots of wildlife roaming about. Case in point, I was coming[Continue reading...]

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We’re lucky to have such a great leader here at Tabs the Cat Industries, LLC. Rosie, following in the larger-than-life footsteps of Tabs, runs a tight ship. She likes to meet all the new recruits, go over the business, set expectations, etc., etc. Some of the staff says she can be a little intimidating… But[Continue reading...]

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Well hi there and happy Saturday! Today is the first weekend in a while that we don’t have anything to do or any place to be, so I’m looking forward to leisurely doing all the things I need to do to keep the house from getting buried under pet hair because OMG, there’s so much[Continue reading...]

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Well, it took a few weeks, but we finally did it. Both Rosie Pose and Marnie are running free throughout the house, and so far, knock on wood, all relatively peaceful within our little corner of the universe. For the most part Rosie appears to be disinterested in Marnie, except when she’s pulling a**hole power[Continue reading...]

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Apparently the universe needs to keep reminding me of these things! Maybe if I write them down, I’ll be less surprised when it happens again? There’s a period of shock, but FYI… It’s only temporary. Your life will feel like it’s been turned upside down, but again… It’s only temporary. You might think you’ve made[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Crocs or Birkenstocks? I don’t own either,[Continue reading...]

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It’s almost dusk here at Casa de MBB, and we’re getting cleaned up and ready for bed, but I still wanted to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. There’s so much to say about Mother’s Day, isn’t there? It can be an emotional day in many ways for many reasons, different for everyone. People have[Continue reading...]

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Hi friend, Just a quick hi to ya because we’re off to not one, not two, but three dance performances today! Dance mom life is the best life. 🙂 Have a great Saturday! Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen

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Somewhere along the way, I became the type of makeup person who’d rather have one thing they really love instead of 10 things they kinda like, and when it comes to lipgloss, the only one I’m rollin’ with these days is Rare Beauty’s Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in Nearly Apricot ($20), a sheer coral.[Continue reading...]

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I didn’t think my makeup routine could get any more streamlined, yet here we are, LOL! I’ve started skipping powder and base. I also mainly rely on my fingers to blend, and only use two or three brushes, max. This happened recently because I went to a dermatologist about a month ago, and he said[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Caramel or chocolate? Caramel! 2. Do you[Continue reading...]

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Hi friend, Just a quick hi to ya because we’re off to not one, not two, but three dance performances today! Dance mom life is the best life. 🙂 Have a great Saturday! Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen

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Somewhere along the way, I became the type of makeup person who’d rather have one thing they really love instead of 10 things they kinda like, and when it comes to lipgloss, the only one I’m rollin’ with these days is Rare Beauty’s Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in Nearly Apricot ($20), a sheer coral.[Continue reading...]

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I didn’t think my makeup routine could get any more streamlined, yet here we are, LOL! I’ve started skipping powder and base. I also mainly rely on my fingers to blend, and only use two or three brushes, max. This happened recently because I went to a dermatologist about a month ago, and he said[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Caramel or chocolate? Caramel! 2. Do you[Continue reading...]

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There’s a new girl in town…and her name is Marnie Marie. Marnie for short. I mentioned this a few days ago, but we took on a new boarder, or rather a new Aussie Shepherd. This was the end of our first week together. Oh! — but before I forget, here’s a really cool story. A[Continue reading...]

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Somewhere along the way, I became the type of makeup person who’d rather have one thing they really love instead of 10 things they kinda like, and when it comes to lipgloss, the only one I’m rollin’ with these days is Rare Beauty’s Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in Nearly Apricot ($20), a sheer coral.[Continue reading...]

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I didn’t think my makeup routine could get any more streamlined, yet here we are, LOL! I’ve started skipping powder and base. I also mainly rely on my fingers to blend, and only use two or three brushes, max. This happened recently because I went to a dermatologist about a month ago, and he said[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Caramel or chocolate? Caramel! 2. Do you[Continue reading...]

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There’s a new girl in town…and her name is Marnie Marie. Marnie for short. I mentioned this a few days ago, but we took on a new boarder, or rather a new Aussie Shepherd. This was the end of our first week together. Oh! — but before I forget, here’s a really cool story. A[Continue reading...]

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Happy Saturday, sweet friend. It’s nice to see you. How has your week been? Good, or even great, I hope! Things here at Casa MBB have been a little crazy! In the span of a week, we adopted rescue dog Marnie Marie, and we’ve jumped into the deep end of all things puppy —crate training,[Continue reading...]

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