We got out bed frame from Ikea (Link here), and then I got to partner with Lull for the mattress we put on the bed. CLICK HERE to shop on Lull and get $150 off your purchase. 

The mattress came in the box below (right) and we also got two standard pillows (Left). CLICK HERE to watch my youtube video to see myself, my husband and my daughter opening and laying on the mattress for the first time. 

Opening up the mattress and watching it become big was actually one of my favorite parts in the video. The mattress opens up into one of the most comfortable mattresses I've ever been on. I am considering switching all the mattresses in our home to Lull at this point. 

If you are in the market for a mattress, I recommend this one because ever since we got it, it has been fantastic. My husband's parents are presently with us and they've been RAVING about how this is one of the best beds they've been on. 

Would you guys like to see the rest of my guest room decoration? 

Please leave a comment below. 

Don't forget to CLICK THIS LINK to get $150 off your purchase from Lull. 

That's it for now, 

Till later, God bless. 

Two weeks into my use, I started to see results and that really fueled me into continuous use. Skin care is work and I will not make it sound like it's not. But if you really dedicate the extra time into your daily routine, the results speak for themselves (Photo evidence at the bottom of this post, but please read my thoughts on all of the products mentioned below before rushing to buy).

I have grown to share my favorite products with you all, and it would be unlike me to hoard this information I have, so let's get into it.

There were four things I blamed for my bad skin and they are below. 

- Our recent move to California from Texas.

- Postpartum hormones.

- And using one of my favorite throw pillows from our living room couch as a bedroom sleeping pillow without pillowcase for a long time. Wait, let's talk about this one for a bit....  read it again!

I don't know who needs to hear this, but PLEASE change your pillow cases frequently! Did you know you can wash your pillows in your washing machine?  Don't quote me but I did!
Also, throw out old pillows and buy new ones. I could go on and on about how your pillow or pillow case could be the cause of your skin breakout, but I digress. 

No I don't use all of these products at once. 

I use them interchangeably and I have come to realize that there are some staple products I would absolutely advice anyone looking for skincare solutions to get. So Let me start with those staple products and we will transition into the other products and what they do. 

First up we have the Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser and the Go Away Acne Spot Treatment

The resurfacing Gel I use with a cotton pad after washing my face with a cleanser. Using this gently exfoliates and deeply cleans your pores. 

You know how you think washing your face is everything? The gel will let you know that there were some things you left behind. The feeling on your face also makes you feel like the product is working.

Next up are these three products that I LOVE LOVE LOVE! 

They seem to be made for me! Each one of them specifically targets my problem area. 

From left to right: The Illuminating Serum which targets my dark spots! I have noticed a significant reduction in dark spots and my hyper-pigmentation since using this products religiously. (Proof at the bottom of this post)

In the middle is the Calming Moisturizing Lotion. Listen, everybody needs a moisturizer. Point blank Period. I use this especially on days when I am going out makeup free. I use it randomly when I'm at home. I use it before I use my primer for makeup, and let's just say, it is a great product!

And on the right in the photo above is the Purifying Face Cleanser. I would credit this one product for the reduction in my breakouts because it's the one I use MOST frequently. 

This one stays permanently on the shelf in my shower, right next to my bath sponge. Why you ask? Because I love this stuff for washing my face (when I don't have makeup on) and even my back and shoulders/chest. When I use this, I like to let it sit on my skin for some time before washing it off. I learnt this from one of my friends, she said to me: why will you immediately wash off something that's supposed to help your skin? 

And ever since then, I have learnt to let products stay a bit longer on my face (by massaging them in) before washing them off. 

 It smells lovely (not a strong smell), and it leaves my face feeling so smooth and nice after every use. 

Now that I have shared the products I use just about every day, I would like to share my other faves that I like to use interchangeably and occasionally. 

First up in this category is the Exfoliating Treatment Facial mask. I use this about once a week and I pretty much only use it as a routine. I am going to keep using it because I would hate to stop using it and find out it was essential and I shouldn't have stopped. LOL... But I LOVE how it makes my face feel after each use. Soft and it feels like it got rid of some junk. 

And below is after one month and half of religious use of Tula products. Same Camera (admittedly really good lighting), but no edits on my face. I now have significantly less dry skin and my makeup DOES look better!
 I didn't change my diet and I still live in California.
Another notable change I made asides from using the Tula Product and changing my pillow cases more frequently is that I mind my business fully well now and I am still an advocate for drinking water (LOL). 

I hope with these few words of mine, I have been able to help you on your journey to better skin. 

 Please note that if these products didn't work for me, I wouldn't be here telling you about them. 

I understand that we all have different skin types, so of course what works for me might not work for you, but if you've tried multiple things without solutions and have a couple dollars to spare for glowing, pimple-free skin, then try these products. 

As I mentioned earlier, this post is not sponsored but the people at Tula were kind enough to give me a discount code  upon my request for you guys. 

Use my code: LizzyO for 20% off your order on www.tula.com

I can't track the code, and I don't get any compensation if you use the code. 

Thanks for visiting,
Please feel free to ask me any questions you have in the comment section below.

P.S: Let me know if you would like a makeup routine video on my youtube channel. I wanted to do this blog post because I felt it would be more detailed, but I am open to doing an actually video.
Till Later, God bless.

Hello World!

I am completely elated to share today's post with you all. We moved into our new space some months ago and knew immediately that we would have to do something about the master bedroom walk-in closet! I shared this back then on my youtube channel and today, I am so excited to have partnered with The Container Store Custom Closets team to bring you our fully wheelchair accessible and functional master closet! The closet is a HIS and HERS (for me and my husband) and with the help of the particular line we got - Elfa Decor, we were able to maximize the space we have.

Before you go on further, I want to let you know right now that the Container Store Custom Closets are on sale through October 13, 2019! And as I mentioned earlier, the particular line we got is called Elfa Decor, but they have options for a variety of different budgets and styles. CLICK HERE to get to shopping!

I  did a much more detailed tour and video of our custom closet on my youtube channel, and you can watch that by CLICKING HERE.

Enjoy some pictures below as I go into a bit more details and link some of the added accessories that played a key role in making our master closet fully functional and accessible. Please let me know if you have any questions in the comment section!

Before we dive into the fancy customization, I want to remind you of what our closet looked like.
It was literally just this ONE Line of hanging space throughout all walls.




And now, after customization with Elfa Decor...
Here's a frontal view when you walk into our closet. The Left side is mine, and the right side is my husbands. We decided to do this so as to keep things pretty organized and visually appealing.

Our first drawer is where we put jewelry and my husband also stores his belts, watches and the likes, all thanks to Elfa Decor accessory trays


With regards to functionality, I love my High-Reach Garment Hook. It is adjustable for higher reach and also collapses. As a wheelchair user, I need to be able to reach clothes that a little bit higher than my arms can reach.
















Also Love the gliding shoe rack for high heels and also for flats. The shoes stay put on these.
Gliding Flat Shoe Rack
Gliding High Heels Rack

Hello World!

How was your summer 2019? 

Summertime is my favorite season of the year and one of my favorite reasons for loving summer is because of all the food and grilling that happens during the season. 

With summer coming to an end, I am glad that I don't have to say goodbye to grilling because the George Foreman Smokeless grill has made indoor grilling easy and stress free. 

The grill is an electronic grill that is very easy to set up and use. It has a control knob for min, med, and high temperature. Plug it in and you're pretty much ready to start grilling your favorite foods. 

George Foreman really made this gadget compact and it fits nicely in your kitchen. 

This grill features an Open Grate design that produces up to 80% less smoke*. It works by allowing grease to drain through the grates and onto the drip tray away from the heat. This collects and cools the grease before it can burn and produce smoke, so you can grill juicy burgers, sizzling steaks, and so much more any time of year in your kitchen! Cleanup is simple, too. The drip tray and grill plate are removable and dishwasher-safe

My husband isn't much of a cook, but when it comes to grilling, He can throw down!! So imagine my joy as I watched him grill right there in our kitchen. Oh, and to think he can do this all year round?! Sign me up! Even my daughter was happy to have daddy in the kitchen. LOL

He made us some salmon and the grill cooked it to perfection!

From peppers, to corn on the cob, chicken, to fish and whatever else you would make on a traditional outdoor grill, this gadget has got you covered. 

Zuri and I were happy to eat when daddy got done grilling and it was certainly Yummy! 

CLICK HERE for this grill and use my code LIZZY15 for saving before October 1, 2019. 

Do you enjoy grilled food? Let me know in the comment below. 

Till Later, God Bless.