Green Thumb, or Not

This past year during the pandemic, I sparked an interest in growing things. More specifically, sprouting things, haha. Typically I will use the cuttings of my veggies to try and sprout new growth. Sometimes they grow really well, and other times there are casualties. I found that celery, green onions, ginger, and potatoes sprout the best in the area I am in. I don’t get much natural sun where I am living right now which is the cause for many casualties, but I still keep trying!

Most recently, I have been trying to propagate succulents and a Japanese Maple Tree. I’ve propagated succulents before and they are quite easy to bud, but it just takes SO. MUCH. TIME!! I’m most excited about the Japanese Maple. Here it is for reference. Lets see if I could do it…or not.

xoxo,e

Look Deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.- Albert Einstein

Product Review: Laneige Lip sleeping Mask: Apple Lime

I have always been into skin care, but this past year I have REALLY REALLY been into skin care, skin stuff, etc. I thought it would be a good idea to periodically share some of the stuff I have been using and write my thoughts on it. This is also a way for me to look back to see what I liked/ didn’t like.

The first product I will be writing about is this lip treatment by Laneige. Laneige is a Korean skin care company that has recently become popular. I found this product at Sephora for $22. Because my lips are ALWAYS dry, I wanted to find a thicker product I could use overnight. I got this last year, use it almost overnight and I still have about half a container left.

PROS: The consistency is thick (It’s a bit sticky when you apply it) but it doesn’t bother me that much since I only wear it when I go to sleep. The fragrance is really nice and not too strong. And, when I wake up, my lips feel smooth and hydrated.

CONS: If you put too much on, you will be left with extremely sticky lips. You have to use your finger to apply it. There was a spreader that comes with it, but who really uses those wastes of plastic?

Final thoughts: I like this product. I’d give it an 8/10. It is a bit pricy for basically a glorified chapstick, but if it works, it works.

Here is the link if you want to check it out! Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

xoxo,e