My Life As Madalyn

Vlog01 - Botanical Gardens

Hello! Here is my vlog that I have been talking about. It is not my best work at all and I'm honestly not ecstatic about it but I figured I might as well share it since I have the footage.

At some points it is a little shaky and fast so just ignore that and try not to throw up. (; But for real, I tried to fix it but this is the best I could do. I hope you enjoy watching! ♥

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It's almost April?! How?? I decided to do my monthly Birchbox review today considering this month is almost over. I was actually planning on posting a vlog post but haven't had enough time to edit it. That post might be released soon (no promises) so keep an eye out for it(;

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own. ♥

TokyoMilk Dark La Vie La Mort Eau de Parfum

I smelled this but haven't gotten around to wearing it yet. It's not something I would usually pick out myself but it does smell pretty good. It has white tuberose, jasmine, cardamom, and hibiscus in it.

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water

I was so excited when I opened this. I have heard so many good things about this product and have even been thinking about getting it myself. I've used it once and it seems like it truly does the job. My skin wasn't opposed to it either.

Davines Davines Ol Shampoo/Conditioner

I always enjoy getting these sample sizes for traveling. I have not used it yet nor smelled it but it seems like it will be a good product.

LOC Vibrant Matte Lipstick - Playful

I love this. Everything about it. The color, application, lasting duration, everything. I have used it practically every day since I received it.

W3LL People Bio Brightener

Even though I haven't used this yet, the color and description seems very intriguing. It looks like a very pigmented and creamy highlighter.

Davines Ol All in One Milk

I love hair serums like this. I have not used this either but it claims to nourish, detangle, add volume, shine, and protect against heat damage. Sounds good to me.

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Family Camp 2017

Happy Wednesday! This past weekend my family and I went to our church family camp and I snapped a few (ok, maybe more than a few) photos and thought that you all might want an inside look into what it was like. We left on Friday and got back on Sunday. It was pretty fun and a beautiful place (which you will see below.) ♥

The water was so clear and blue. It looked so inviting and we would have gotten in but it was a little cool for swimming. It was still something beautiful to look at though. (;

Here you can see how clear the water actually was.

I didn't get any pictures while the amphitheater was full but this is where we had our worship services.

The camp was really interesting because it was set in a valley surrounded by hills.

Even the cafeteria was pretty.

To get to the camp, we had to drive through this part of the river and, considering we arrived in the dark, it was pretty scary at first but it was only a few inches deep.

"Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy." Psalm 96:11-12

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20 Questions Tag

I have been thinking and I have come to the conclusion that, unless you know me personally, you still don't know much about me. So, when I was brainstorming blog post ideas, I figured that a Q&A style tag would be a great idea. It would allow you to get to know me better and it would be enjoyable for me because I love answering questions like this. After searching for popular get-to-know-me tags I came across the 20 questions tag and thought that it would be the most interesting. So here is the 20 questions tag:

20 Questions Tag

1. Thing you cannot leave the house without?

Phone

2. Favorite brand of makeup?

Benefit

3. Favorite Flowers?

Probably Dahlia

4. Fav clothing stores?

This is a hard one. Altar'd state, Francesca's, H&M, Forever 21, Old Navy, just to name a few.

5. Fav perfume?

Sincerely by Harvey Prince

6. Heels or flats?

Both

7. Do you make good grades?

I like to think so

8. Fav colors?

To be honest, I can never decide

9. Do you drink energy drinks?

Not usually

10. Do you drink juice?

Yes, trying to get away from soda

11. Do you like swimming?

Love it

12. Do you eat fries with a fork?

I wouldn't be against it

13. Whats your fav moisturizer?

Cetaphil moisturizing cream

14. Do you want to get married later on in life?

I would like to

15. Do you get mad easily?

Sometimes

16. Are you into ghost hunting?

17. Any phobias?

Entomophobia (fear or bugs)

18. Do you bite your nails?

Sadly, yes. Been working on it though

19. Have you ever had a near death experience?

Yes, I got trapped under a sinking canoe

20. Do you drink coffee?

With a bunch of sugar products in it? Yes

What are some of your answers to the questions?

As always, thanks for reading! ♥

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10 Must Read Christian Books

So I have this thing where I want to read a ton of books and then later where I have lost all interest in books at all. But, whenever I am interested in reading a good book I never know which one to choose. In case you're like me who can't seem to make the same decision through the span of an hour or just has trouble deciding on the type of book to read, then you have come to the right spot because I am here to share with you 10 must read Christian books. Maybe this list will make the process a little less difficult.

I have taken all of the following from different popular lists where readers had left reviews and their thoughts. These were some of the top books that I had found and have heard about (in no particular order.)

1. Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

2. Worldliness by C. J. Mahaney

3. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson

4. Brokenness, Surrender, Holiness by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

5. Girl Defined by Kristen Clark and Bethany Baird

6. Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick

7. Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

8. Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

9. A Place of Quiet Rest by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

10. Holiness by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

I have not read all of these but I am certainly interested in reading them soon. They all sound like they offer something special within each of them. ♥

Have you read any of these? If so, what were your thoughts? If not, what are some books that you would recommend?

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Travel Bucket List

Since spring break is next week and travel destinations are all over social media, I have recently been thinking about my travel bucket list. I have thought of a few places and I am here to share them with you.

England

Italy

Greece

France

Ireland

Iceland

Hawaii

Germany

Thailand

Philippines

Maldives

Scotland

Cabo San Lucas

Costa Rica

Australia

Brazil

I certainly plan on this list growing over time and I realize that it is a fairly long list but it doesn't hurt to dream right? What are some places on your travel bucket list? ♥

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Verse of the Day - Matthew 24:35

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Henfest 2017

Welcome back! Today I am going to share some pics from my girls trip with my family. This past weekend some of the girls from my family went on a mini vacation and it was so fun! Sadly, it went by fast (as trips always do) but nevertheless it was a great time!

The beach was beautiful! We stayed in two cabins (one for the older girls and the other for the younger) that were right on the private beach. It was so nice! The whole time we were there though, it was pretty chilly but we still got to enjoy the beach a few times.

Now that I'm thinking about it, most of the pictures that I got were of the beach or the bonfire. Uh-oh. No I really did get more but I didn't want to post the others for privacy for the other girls.

Henfest 2017 // It was a great weekend and I am so glad that I got to spend it with some amazing girls. Between walking on the beach, devotionals, campfires, singing, (amazing) food, storytelling, movie-watching, beautiful sunsets, and games, I would have to say that I enjoyed every minute of it. I am so grateful that I got to spend a girls weekend away with my family and the Lord. Many memories were made and I can't wait to see what new memories await in the future(; //

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20 ♥

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Favorite Room Decor Inspiration

So I LOVE room decor, DIY's, and interior design. I especially love finding cute ideas on Pinterest. Not too far off in the future, I am planning on re-doing my room so, until that time comes, I have created a board on Pinterest of some cute ideas and DIY's that I am planning to use. I wanted to share it with all of you in case you want some inspiration for your future projects or just in case you were looking for some cute ideas.

I have done a post like this in the past titled Favorite Holiday Outfit Inspiration and I really enjoyed creating it and receiving feedback. It is something a little different than what I see others doing so I decided to do another post similar to that one. So, let your inner-DIYer be free! No, but for real, I hope you like it. ♥

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February 2017 Birchbox Review

Hey everyone! Today I am back with another Birchbox Review! I got my February box in the mail about a week ago but am just now getting around to sharing it with you all. So, here is what I got:

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own.