QUICKED COOL: FANTASTIC FALSIES

QUICKED COOL: FANTASTIC FALSIES

LASHES:
Last summer I bought a Groupon for lash extensions. I always like to try things that know one I know of has just to be the guinea pig. Why not right? Well, when is comes to beautification inventions my Hollywood bestie has usually tried them first. So, I had seen the greatness of lash extensions on her first. Verdict: They take forever to get put on, but it's fairly relaxing. Once on- they look and feel fab.

However, (sad face) without an endless supply of Groupons they can be expensive ($80 a pop plus tip) AND the worst part for someone like me who cannot keep them up is that they can also do a number on your real lashes as they start to fall off! SO... since mascara is basically the only MUST HAVE in my beauty routine, I returned to looking for an answer to long lashes that goes beyond mascara. I FOUND IT!!  Here is a great video that helped me understand them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV9pVOWeN0E
I will post some pics of mine as well, but I basically wear them everyday (they can last for up to three, even in the shower) and they cost $30- so last about two months in my case. Much better deal and they dont pull out your real lashes when they come off!! SCORE.

NAILS:
Another favorite "falsie" of mine are nail stickers. My nails are pretty bendable and don't get very long. A regular ol' manicure will last MAYBE a few days before chipping. Because stickers bend and stretch with your nail, they stay at least a week on me! And what is more fun then some fancy designs. I try to find the more muted ones so that they are still professional and not overwhelming. They are super easy to put on but are a but pricey, so I don't wear them all the time. Just when I am getting tired of my favorite clear polish ;).
I have been using L'Oreal brand and they run about $8 a pair, cheaper then most manicures and for me, they last longer too. Here is an extensive list courtesy of Cosmo with other brands to try.

Enjoy!

QUICKED COOL: Bad A@@ Bandi Belts!

QUICKED COOL: Bandi Belts!

My mom spotted these on GMA and I already LOVE mine. Protects your phone and key, plus has room for ID, money, etc. PLUS they are adjustable for those of us who may fluctuate weight.


This would be awesome for runners and workout enthusiasts, but also for the mom at the park, the museum, etc. LOVE this concept! This is the one my momma bought me. But there are LOTS of styles and if you are traveling abroad, there is a special one that will hold your passport too- GENIUS!


They are currently all sold out of the phone size bands due to being featured on GMA, but I am sure they will be restocking soon!

Here's to a hands free summer!!

Quicked Cool Alert- Watch out for iWatch

So, I never thought this concept would actually work. All I could picture was an Inspector Gadget size watch that had a screen that projected out of it.

BUT THIS... WATCH THE VIDEO...


http://bgr.com/2014/01/22/apple-iwatch-concept-nike-fuelband/

This could work!!! :) To bad it won't be QUICK.

Teach Me Time Clock: QUICKED COOL

Kids Teach-Me-Time Alarm Clock

This QUICKED COOL clock can do WAY more than teach time. It is the perfect nightlight for when your little one is transitioning from the crib to a big-kid bed, because even though the kids cannot tell time just yet- the color changing feature is why I LOVE IT!!!

So, here is how it works- it glows yellow all night (you can set timer for nightlight to come on at bedtime and go off in morning) THEN here is the FABULOUS part... not only can you set the nightlight to come on, but you can set when you would like it to change to green. GREEN- is the magic color in our house. My now 3 and 4 year olds' know that they can only come into Mommy & Daddy's room when their clock is GREEN!
(I am using CAPS a lot in this post- but you know what its worth it!!)

Every morning someone will appear by my bed and say... "Mommy, my clock is green." This lets me know its after 6am and that I should get moving, or let them crawl in for a morning snuggle before we all get going. I love it.

Other fabulous things about this QUICKED COOL CLOCK...

• It comes with different color rings so that snap on the front so that it can be personalized. (Baby boy's is blue, Baby girls is pink)
• It talks. (Ok, when my kids first caught on to this, I wanted to HURT this feature) But- it is a good teaching tool if you are teaching time. Press the button and it tells you the time. Downside.. the lowest volume setting is still LOUD at 2am.
• You can turn the types of clocks on and off. So, if you don't want it to show the digital time whiel you are trying to teach the hour and second hands, you can set it that way. Pretty cool. And this measn this clock can last may more years as my kiddos learn. 
• Finally, it is an ALARM clock, so once my kiddos are ready for that- it can do that too.

So, the almost $40 price tag seemed a little high at first... but think about it mom's, in the end this clock is providing you PRICELESS sleep time. It is SOOOOO worth it.

Enjoy!

Julie 

QUICKED COOL: The Fabulous Fonicle

Ok- this one may be one of my most favorite "Quicked Cool's" thus far... The FONICLE.

What is that you ask?
Well, let me start by saying- I often hear folks talk about how Facebook is a stealer of your time. However, with Fonicle it can SAVE YOU SOOO MUCH TIME, and make you a rock star mom too! YES, it' true.

How you ask?
The handy app called Fonicle allow you to upload your ENTIRE Facebook existence and make it into a book!

I often joke with people that while having two children under the age of two in 2010... I don't remember much. And honestly, I don't. I don't know who had tubes, when or where and whose first word was what!?!

(Seriously- look at this picture: same hospital, same room- just 13 months later. If it weren't for the hat - how would you keep it all straight?!)

Its one of those things I used to make fun of my mother for, and yet now I know as a mother- YOU LOSE BRAIN CELLS... rapidly. But you know what- Facebook remembers. :)
I was also working from home at the time and often Facebook was my only connection to the adult world. So, needless to say my FB friends knew every of almost every move the kiddos made. Yes, it was inevitable.
However, recently when discussing with a friend (shout out to Change Maker Whitney Bishop!) how my children's baby books were yet to be done, she mentioned an app that will print your FB photos and statuses and make them into a book- EUREKA!!! It works!!!
Now if you would like all of your memories in beautiful color and with a hard cover... you can quickly rack up a tab over $400. (that was from 2005-2012) The paperback cover leaves much to be desired...but this will just have to be another Quicked Cozy project for later!

BUT- I was perfectly happy with black and white and paper back. (I mean you have the picture in color somewhere... you posted it!) The grand total= $85
Here is what she looks like inside:

Now- its not the most beautifully formatted, however for me - it means I have white space to add "the rest of the story..." for my children. You know- the FB inappropriate things that we dance around as not to humiliate our young children on SM. (sometimes ;)
Are there statuses that are completely uninteresting and unnecessary- of course! But there are also heart warming memories of my babies doing and saying funny things... Ahh! It covers everything from heading to the hospital, announcing the birth and the first full night of sleep that we all like to shout from the rooftops!!!

Talk about the instant gratification I love so much... BABY BOOKS COMPLETE!!!

Whoop whoop!! Hope you can check it off your list too. :)