 Hey guys, it's Monica. Thank you so much for joining me. So much for joining me. I'm filming this on Super Bowl Sunday. I don't know when this is going to be published on YouTube, but I'm sure it'll be this week sometime. Anyways, I went to wish both teams the best of luck. I have friends that are, I'm sure, rooting for Kansas City and I have family and friends that are rooting for Tampa Bay. And then I have probably all of New England that's rooting for Tampa Bay because of Tom Brady, or at least a good part of New England. Even though Tom Brady is no longer a patriot, I know we're all gonna be rooting for them. So have a Super Bowl Sunday. In this video, I'm gonna share with you a couple of things that I have received and that I have bought and then give you an update on a couple of things that I've been doing. So stay tuned. So first of all, this is my birthday week and what better way, in my opinion, to celebrate someone's birthday but buying jewelry or buying all sorts of little gadgets and stuff like that. So I've had a very gadget-filled week. I bought myself an early birthday present. I ended up buying myself a new Apple Watch. I have been wanting the Apple Watch 6. I have it on, you guys probably see that I have an Apple Watch on all the time with different bands that I've bought off of Amazon. And I went for the 40 millimeter. I had the 38 before and so the choices in the Apple Watch face was the 40 or the 42, I believe. So I went with the 40, which is just a tad bit bigger than my old Apple Watch. However, the screen size is what is most impressive compared to my other Apple Watch. So over the course of time, because I wear it all the time, I've always gone on to Amazon and I've bought different bands that you can put these little bands. This one is really pretty. Now none of these bands are super expensive so I've had some that I've had to throw out because they wore out. But the really cool thing is that the bands that I bought that are for my old Apple Watch will fit my new Apple Watch. So I, but I did buy two new bands. I just haven't arrived yet. But I don't have to buy a ton of bands. So this is my little pretty pink one. I bought this off of Amazon and then I have this sort of silver, claspy chain kind of one. One that you see me wear a lot is this one with the little diamond things in it. Really pretty. And then this one is probably the second most popular one for me that I wear. And this has held up amazingly. And I think this was like maybe when I bought it, I think it was like $12.99. And it's little pearls with the little silver accents and you just slide it into your Apple Watch and I wear this super a lot. And then just other chains. So I got my new Apple Watch. I got the exact same color theme as before, which is probably the most reasonable one was the Alunaman. I can never say that word, Alunaman. I think I said that right. Anyways, and then I just basically bought or selected the most inexpensive band, which is just this plastic black rubber band that comes with it because I wasn't too sure if my old bands were going to fit. I thought they would, but it wasn't positive. So really super happy that they do fit. And so I got that. So that was like a big bling for me, my Apple Watch. This is the sixth. So it's gonna have all the help monitoring devices and everything goes along with it. And I have been trying to really get back into my fitness routine, COVID. And also it's a different family issues last year, which has totally derailed me. And so far January and into the beginning of February has been really horrible month as well. So anyways, I'm hoping that I've reset all my fitness goals on my watch. So I'm kind of hoping, not that I need a crutch, but I'm just kind of hoping that this kind of burns me on a little bit, I hope. So I got this. I also got the, I got new earbuds, Apple Earpods, I think they're called. And I got the Earpod Pro, which can have that noise. It can get rid of the background noise. The way, I'm not, I don't have it in here to show you, but the way it sits in my ear, the Pro sits in my ear so much more secure than the regular ones that I've had. So I got those, the ones that I had, they were the original version and I have nursed them. I mean, the battery life probably lasts like 45 minutes. And I am huge, huge Abbott podcast person. So I'm always listening to podcasts. So thrilled that these earbuds are as good as they are. And I really love them so far. The other thing I really wanted to mention to you, I've talked about Julia before and I know there's a number of other people that talk about Julia as well. Well, Julia sent me two rings quite a while ago, well over a year. I have cleaned this. I have, I mean, obviously I'm not going to be wearing these if I'm washing the dishes. I'm not going to be wearing these, cleaning the toilet, so to speak. This one looks just like my wedding band. I'm going to try to zoom in, hold my hand steady. Looks just like my wedding band. So when I wear this, nobody even knows that I have another ring on. And so what I do, especially if I'm not going to be around is I just put my real stuff in a safety deposit box and keep it there so I never have to worry about it. But they also sent me this Daisy diamond. Obviously this is reality. I love their presentation. I love when you buy something from Julia. They come so securely packaged in this beautiful little box. Well, this Daisy ring is, I think this looks as good or even better than new, to be honest with you. I have worn this Daisy ring so often and every time I wear it, I get compliments because the little tiny yellow daisies, you have to look really close to see them, but they just make me smile because I look at them and especially now in the wintertime, it's snowing outside, right? So I look at this in I think spring, I think summer, I think happy thoughts, I think light thoughts. I just really like wearing this piece. So anyways, long story short, I have worn these, I've reviewed these, I've cleaned these, I've talked about these and Julia reached out to me not too long ago and asked me if I would be interested in reviewing another piece. And if I was, would I be interested in becoming an affiliate member? And I've said, yeah, I would be and I would be because I don't believe in just becoming an affiliate member just to talk a product or whatever. To me, it has to be something I believe in. Like I am an affiliate member of Reliable RX. I have been using that pharmacy overseas. I don't even know how long now. I stand behind that. I think their products are awesome. They're affordable, their customer service is awesome. Built Bar is the same thing. You know, I'm an affiliate member of Built Bars. I love Built Bars. They are delicious, especially the new ones are amazing. I love them. So there are a number of companies that give me a sort of discount codes without necessarily being an affiliate. When you're an affiliate, that means if someone follows your link and buys from your link, you get a few pennies. And it's the same thing with when you look and you see magic links and stuff like that. If you bought something off of a magic link, I might make a penny and it doesn't cost you anymore, which is the cool thing. So anyways, long story short, I do have affiliate codes for a lot of products that I believe in. And then to become an affiliate of a product, I really have to, I really, because to me it's my reputation, so to speak, on the line. So I, when Julia reached out to me, so yes, love their jewelry. I think their jewelry is so, so pretty. I'm gonna put a couple of screenshots in this so you can see some of the different designs they have. I think they're affordable. I think they're beautiful. They hold up so well. I love it. And I love their presentation. All of their products come in a box. Inside is the box that the jewelry piece comes in and there's a gift bag, if you wanna gift anything. And then there's this little catalog that shows all the cute products they have. Well, this particular one that I have that I'm gonna show you, it's very different. I don't know that I would have picked out anything like this for me, to be honest with you. It's very, very different. And this is actually called, and it's part of the Hug Me collection. I'm gonna show you a photo. And it is just so pretty. It is really so pretty. It's a different, I know it doesn't, you probably can't even see. A cute simple ring. And this is really crafted really nicely. It is part of a collection. And this is a loving couple on one side looking at each other, and I really like it. So it's a great February 14th. Valentine's Day gift, you can see the couple embracing. So Hug Me ring, I think all in time for Valentine's Day. Julie always has amazing sales. I am, of course, going to link my information below. And I do have a discount code. I think you can get 15% off if you do use my code. But I just think their products are really nice. I really like it. And who doesn't like a little bling, right? I mean, a little bling goes a long way to making you feel good, I think. In one of my previous videos, I talked about the enabling Skyhine mascara. And I bought the Skyhine mascara in the non-waterproof and also in the waterproof version. And I will tell you that I went to my local Walmoth's past week and their Skyhine mascara was almost sold out. I think they had two hanging there. The whole display was empty, but two. Walgreens can't keep them on the shelf. And Amazon, I had one on back order that was not going to ship until the fifth. I got a notification that that is coming. So I really love this mascara. I'll tell you that the non-waterproof version that I have been using is really hard to get off. It's really hard to get off. So I have also been testing and trying out. And I know that many of you know this. I've been trying out the Peach's Skincare line. And Lisa, and I'll link her channel here, had sent me complimentary a couple of their products to try. And she's very much into natural skincare, natural beauty, embracing your natural beauty and all that stuff. And I'm into clean skin care. I love to have as clean as possible, but I'm not into natural at all. I wear my makeup, I wear my foundation, I wear my mascara, that's what I'm doing. And so I've been using her cleansing system to wash my face. And I love how it's been leaving my face, how I've used the cleanser and I've used the exfoliator and then I use the vinegar toner. Gosh, I love those three. So those three to me are really awesome. I do, however, have to take my mascara off with something else before I do that. And I ran out of my cleansing oil of choice. I'm gonna have to go buy that because that I find removes my mascara the easiest. I have a couple of other makeup bombs that I've been using and they work really well too. But this stuff, the non-waterproof version on my eyes does not budge, it does not budge. And that has been a big concern of mine because I teach them out in the public. I don't want to, like all of a sudden you're looking in the mirror and you get mascara coming down here and all that, I was really concerned without testing it to see how it would last. Well, to tell you the truth, it's lasted fabulous. My eyelashes look amazing in it. I am back using my Blink Eyelash Serum just to, you know, full disclosure. I love the Blink Eyelash Serum. I had stopped using it for about two months. And I also had an eye infection, many of you know that. My eye doctor said the Eyelash Serum had nothing to do with it, even my makeup, you know. So I have a little bit of dry eye, I've been trying to treat that. So I'm super careful with that. My eyes are doing really good. I have been using the Blink Serum for about probably two and a half to three weeks. I've already noticed a difference in my eyelashes. I have already noticed a difference. I'm really happy that I'm back on that. And I know not everyone can do Eyelash Serums. What I was doing was also the Castor Oil, which I think the Castor Oil is probably not the best thing for my lashes right now. But just as an update, the Sky High mascara on me has worked phenomenal. Phenomenal, you don't need the waterproof version, really. I mean, maybe in the heat of the summer, I might say I'm gonna need the waterproof version because I'm out at the beach or you're sweating. And so maybe then it'll be different. I also bought this week, so I talked about earbuds, right? I talked about the Apple Watch, but they also bought a couple of toppers. So Wix Studio One had a sale on their clearance when every now and then they'll have a 30% off of their clearance, which is already ridiculously reduced. So 30% off, I bought a couple of toppers. One was a topper that I've had before that I'm not even gonna play with it right now because I have one and I have to cut it. The other one is one I've never had before and this is from Ellen Villa. And I will probably do a separate review on that, but just so for those of you who are interested or may not know, this is what the topper looks like. And I am going to, I've already started. I've been trimming this and I've been trimming it very gently with the scissors to make it shorter. And the other one I'm not gonna trim. I'm gonna leave that one the way it is right now because the other one is this one, but this is the John Renau Easy Part 8 that I have. And I've trimmed this. So I bought another John Renau Easy Part 8 in the exact same color on clearance and I thought that was really cool. I also had that wig sent to me. I think some of you know, I did the wig giveaway, you know, oh my gosh, on Instagram and that was so, so much fun. And it was just amazing that so many people got excited about a wig giveaway. So I think if for those people that might be interested, I think I'm going to do a couple of wig giveaways. I get a lot of wigs that I review, some of them that I will not wear again. The thing with a wig reviewer, when you have a company that sends you something complimentary, it may not necessarily be something you would select yourself to wear, but it's always such a good thing if you can share with people that are interested, obviously, what a certain piece looks on you, looks like on you so they can better judge what the wig would look like on them. And I have always believed that wigs help her hair, the fake buns you see me wear often and I pulled even last week, my hair is short. I pulled my hair up, I put the fake bun on and nobody around the office, nobody said, oh, nobody said anything. It was really, it was interesting. So I've often said that hair accessories go right along with beauty and skincare and lifestyle because it's the whole entire picture. It's how we feel about ourselves. And yes, beauty comes from within, I totally get that. But sometimes we can enhance that beauty a bit with makeup if we so choose. And if we don't want to, that's perfectly fine too. But I am on the, I want to. So anyways, my birthday's coming up on Valentine's Day. I can't believe I'm gonna be 67. I can't believe it. So this is just a little bit of a mishmash, a little bit of everything, but if you are at all interested in Julia and their rings or their jewelry, check out the link I have. I'd appreciate if you used it and if not, that's not a big deal. And if you are into helper hair and all that, there's a lot of good websites that I highly recommend, Wig Studio One. They have an amazing support staff and they're always there and they're legitimate. You can get caught up in a lot of these Wig fake websites that are basically built to scam the consumers. What they do is they take your pictures or take your videos of a wig review when they put it on their site and sell it for $10 or $20. It's obviously a scam. I've had them do that to some of mine. I'm like, oh, really? Wow. But yeah. So anyways, yeah, that's it. I hope whoever wins tonight, I'm super excited for everyone. May the best team win and may it be an awesome game. And I'm so looking forward to the commercials. And thank you all so much. And if I don't see you guys before Valentine's Day, have a wonderful Valentine's Day.