Columbus Day at Yankee Candle Factory with My Guy

Hello:

So today's post will be a bit different but I hope you all will enjoy it. As you know a few weekends ago was Columbus Day weekend, so my boyfriend and I decided we would take a little day trip up to Massachusetts to visit Yankee Candle Factory and see the beautiful foliage along the way, I warn you this post will be a bit picture heavy. But I hope you will enjoy it all the same.

The drive up was very beautiful as we were able to see all the leaves changing color. There really is nothing quite as beautiful as living in New England and experiencing all the lovely seasons. As well as some pretty funny Electronic Highway Signs. Kudos to Massachusetts' DOT.  

Once we arrived to our final location we were greeted with a mass amount of people because it was a holiday weekend Yankee candle had lots of events for children and families. They had a hay ride, pumpkin picking and carving, arts and crafts, food, music the works. It was all very beautiful to experience and felt like one big family.

After making our way through the crowds we were able to get inside and locate a greeter who provided us with a map and some coupons and thus our adventure began. We made our way through various sections smelling the candles as we went along. Walked through the snow room (where it snowed every 4 minutes) as well as through a room that was dark but had miniature Christmas themed houses lit up that made you feel like it was just days away. After getting in the Christmas spirit we walked into the toy section where every child was going nuts asking for this toy and that one. Already mentally writing there Christmas lists. Ken and I even took a picture on the sled. 

We had such a blast making our own candle and picking out different scents that I completely recommend this place to anyone within a two hour drive. It will be completely worth it. Instead of explaining all of the wonderful things we witnessed I'll let the pictures talk for themselves.

These collages are just snippets of the awesome attractions at the Yankee Candle Factory.  There is so much to see and explore. 

Hope you all enjoyed this post. Let me know if you like posts like this one. What day trips do you do with your significant other?

Leave a comment below. As well as the link to your blog if you have one.  See you all Monday with a new My Opinion Monday post.

Xs Mia

My Opinion Mondays - Nurtura Replenishing Cream

Hello Again!

For my first My Opinion Monday I'd like to rave about one of my very favorite beauty products and a key player in my skincare routine.  My moisturizer.  I wasn't sure what product to review and I wanted to make sure it was one that I was completely sold on and that has been tried and  proven true.

My skincare routine has changed many times throughout the years but the one product that has remained in every phase is the Avon Nurtura Replenishing Cream.  This product is absolutely amazing.  My skin is normal to dry and I rarely breakout but I feel I owe a lot of that in part to this cream.

I've tried many moisturizers and none of them have come close.  It has a soft fresh fragrance and a smooth buttery feel.  I would actually describe it as butter for your face because it nourishes the skin like nothing I've experienced before.  I normally only apply it at night once I've gone through my skincare routine. When applied to the skin it feels very greasy but that is because it is restoring moisture and nourishing the skin, this feeling will only last 2-5 minutes until it is absorbed. On days like today (a lazy blogging saturday) where I don't have to be anywhere for sometime, I like to cleanse and exfoliate my face in the morning and then apply two coats (yes you read right TWO COATS) of this moisturizer and just let it work its magic.  My face thanks me every time for it :)

Below is a photo of this wonder products.  I sincerely hope some of you will give it a try especially with fall and winter fast approaching.  We could all use a really good moisturizer.

PS. I just looked on the website and it's on sale for $2.99.  I'm a bit excited as I will be stocking up on this as if it were liquid gold!!

What's your favorite moisturizer?

Hope you'll come back for next week's My Opinion Monday.

xoxo Mia

Hair Care Must Haves for Beautiful Shinny Hair

Hi guys!

I am sorry I haven't posted in a few months. So much has gone on and changed, that sometimes you just forget and neglect the things you love most.  But I'm not here to bore you with some lame excuse but rather to tell you about a few new products I feel have really helped improve the quality of my hair.

Below are my four staple hair care products.

The first, is the one you see above.  I never used nor did I understand the importance of a leave-in-conditioner until I realized how harmful it was to leave regular conditioner in my hair for days.  Instead of helping my hair it was causing more damage by drying my hair out.  Leave-in-conditioners are made with ingredients that will help nourish and maintain your hair's health.

The leave-in-conditioner I am currently loving is the Paul Mitchell Full Circle Leave-In-Treatment.  This product is especially designed to protect curly hair.  It's a frizz-free curl therapy that not only controls but adds shine and softness to my curls.  This product claims to hydrate, detangle, tame and protect hair against damage. A 6.8 fl oz. bottle retails for about $18.00.  I would highly recommend this product to any girl looking for a quality leave-in-conditioner.

The second product I use is also from the Paul Mitchell line.  It is the Smoothing Super Skinny Serum.  This product adds both shine and moisture to my hair wether curly or straight.  When I choose to wear my hair curly, I use about a quarter size amount and it helps to tame my hair without that greasy residue other serums produce, while giving my curls that extra shine.  When my hair is straight I use less than a pea sized amount to obtain the same results.  This product is 5.1 fl oz. and retails for about $16.95.

The last two products you see above are geared more towards curly hair and they are amazing.  They are both from the brand Motions.  The first one is the Hydrate My Curls Hair Pudding.  This product is 8 fl oz. and retails for $6.00.  I love to use this in my hair verses gels and any hardening products.  This pudding adds shine and moisture while keeping the bounce in my hair.  It is formulated with Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Avocado Oil to ensure my hair is getting the proper nutrients during the day while elongating my curls and reducing frizz.

The final product of the bunch is the Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade.  This product is nothing like I've ever used before and boy does it do what it says!  It is 3.5 oz. and retails for $3.49.  The jar itself has a funny feel to it and vibrates when you tap it.  At first glance you'd think it's a texture product that will stiffen your hair but that is not the case.  I like to work it into my fingers before applying it to my hair to ensure the shiniest and best results.

I am very much in love with each of these products and hope that this will help some of you in selecting what products are beneficial for your hair regime.

Thanks a buch for taking time to read my post!

What hair products are you loving right now?  Leave your comments below!


Big thanks to Jay for your encouragement and support.  If you haven't checked out her blog please do!

Xo Mia

The claim behind the name.

So after giving this little thought (I tend to be spontaneous at times)  I decided that after my intro post I would explain why I chose ‘Mia’s beauty addiction’ as the name for my blog.

As you probably already know my name is Mia so that explains the first part but what you are about to learn is that I am a firm believer that you can find beauty in almost every thing you see. A makeup product that’s never been touched, your favorite item of clothing, a quote you happened to scroll upon while checking out your instagram feed, that piece of jewelry you only wear on special occasions or how about that smile from loved ones that just steals your heart away?

There is beauty all around us and that is one of my greatest addictions; finding it, embracing it and sharing it with others.

Life can be so short at times and even when blessed with many years it means nothing if we aren’t able to enjoy the beauty that lies within it. 

I hope this post will help and encourage someone to appreciate all things in life.  If you’re having a bad day, then this post is for you… no matter what the weather (unless there is a blizzard) go out for a walk; sunshine, moonlight or rain and just take it all in.  Find something beautiful I know you’ll smile when you do :) and if you are having a good day do the same.  Find something that inspires you. Go out and enjoy this moment.   You’ll never get it back!

Feel free to leave me a comment with some of your favorite moments or something you find beauty in.  I'd love to hear from you!

.xoxo Mia

New Adventure

Hi.

My name is Mia and just like spring has finally sprung, I have finally decided to put my tummy jitters behind me and become part of something I love; the blogging community.  I’m a 23 year old Christian, beauty lover and professional who enjoys the little things in life as well as the challenges of going after my dreams.   

My hope is to bring you all along in this journey while giving advice, tips & tricks and learning from my readers.

I want nothing more than to inspire and be inspired by everything and everyone around me.  Life is a precious gift and with the flowers blooming and the sun shinning, its time to stop hiding and jump in!

Hope you’re all ready for this…

xoxo Mia