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Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora!

April 7th, 2012 by Karen 494 Comments

  • WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Katrina! Congratulations, Katrina! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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I’m really hoping to go to brunch this morning because I’m craving banana pancakes like crazy!

Mmm, pancakes…

Happy Easter weekend! 🙂 You know what I don’t understand? Oatmeal at brunch. Maybe it’s because I have oatmeal for breakfast every other day during the week (I call it gruel). But I figure, if I’m going out to breakfast or brunch, I like to have something a little special, ya know?

Don’t get me wrong — I love oatmeal, but I can’t remember the last time I heard someone say, “We should totally go to this place I heard about for brunch because they have AMAZING oatmeal.”

LOL!

Another of my favorite breakfast/brunch foods: hash browns. I’ve yet to perfect the art of making hash brown at home. Mine are usually overdone.

As much as I love breakfast, I’m not the greatest breakfast cook. I think it takes my brain a lot longer to wake up than it takes my tummy.

What folks are saying…

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

“Hi Karen and Tabs. Wow! Thanks so much for this! It’s hard to believe I actually won something. I can’t wait to shop my little heart out! Thanks again. Love to Tabs! And I love your blog with the Tabs stories. ;+)”
-Sophie, St Petersburg, FL

“Never before have I been so pleased to check my email right before bed!!! Thank you so, so much! I truly enjoy your blog and check it almost daily! Thanks again! This made my night!”
-Melissa, Edmond, OK

“Hi Karen. Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I won! :O Thank you so much! You, Tabs, and your blog are amazing! Thank you for keeping me updated on all things beauty and more importantly, for keeping me entertained! Keep doing your thing! 🙂 Thank you again.”
-Jacqueline

“Hi Karen. Thank you so much, I’m so excited, I’ve never won anything before. My name is Hana … I just turned 25 (today is my birthday!) Yay! Thank you.”
-Hana

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

  • There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, when was the last time you went out to breakfast/brunch? Do you apply your makeup before or after breakfast? Are you reading any good books? Are your brows filled in right now? What are you up to this weekend (happy Easter!)? — you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/HoAEFX

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 11:59PM (PT).
  • Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
  • A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
  • Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
  • Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
  • The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

  • WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Katrina! Congratulations, Katrina! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! / Originally published April 7th, 2012

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  1. Carolyn N. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I LOVE hash browns. Really, I love anything made from potatoes lol!

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  2. Ashley Miller says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I like doing my makeup before breakfast since I get ready/do my hair before I go downstairs

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  3. denay says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:19 am

    hope i win!

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  4. ana says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:21 am

    This is my first time on your blog and I totally love it! I am doing brunch tomorrow and I’m excited! I usually do my make up after breakfast (unless I have someone over). And.. I actually just filled in my eyebrows! LOL! Can’t wait to read the rest of your blog!

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  5. Cassidey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Potato pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast foods! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. Krystal S. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I’m having brow issues… I just had them waxed yesterday after a long time of NOT waxing (like maybe 2 months?) because last time I got waxed, I broke out in little bumps above my brows… Well I go to a different place that uses different wax and BAM, broke out again. I give up on above the brow waxing now.

    Additionally, I tweeted your above statement here: https://twitter.com/#!/Polish_Galore/status/188662727760285697

    Hope I did that one right because you said to Retweet it, but you never tweeted it, so I couldn’t retweet it. :]

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  7. Amy Z says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:22 am

    my favorite brunch go-to is eggs benedict!!! it’s just such a BRUNCH-y food

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  8. Denise M says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:22 am

    i dont understand people who go out to breakfast and have cereal in those little boxes

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  9. bruna louise says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:23 am

    i apply make up berfore breakfast!

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  10. Michelle B. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:23 am

    If I go out for brunch or breakfast I live to have things I’m usually too lazy to do at home. Like pancakes or fresh mixed fruits. Thank you so much for another giveaway!!

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  11. Supriya says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I totally apply my makeup after breakfast, I’m in such a rush in the morning with my daughter that I need to get her out the door first. Have a good weekend Karen!

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  12. ROCOLONDON says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I´m reading now Shopaholic and Sister, it´s very funny.
    Thanks!

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  13. Vicki says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I have given chocolate up for Lent so tomorrow I plan to have chocolate for breakfast!

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  14. Jessica says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I prefer doing my makeup after eating breakfast.. Don’t want to reapply my favorite lipstick (urban decays naked) after eating!

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  15. Jordan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Last time I went out for breakfast was probably a month or two ago, I love going out to get pancakes they always taste better than when I do them at home 🙂

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  16. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I apply makeup after breakfast! That way I can brush my teeth, wash my face, and then do my makeup. I am very annoying about orders like that :p

    Happy Easter, Karen and Tabs! I hope to see Tabs dressed in an Easter costume if there is one!

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  17. Ris says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:27 am

    My favorite thing to eat for brunch is portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice. Brunch of champions!

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  18. Caitlin says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Brunch is a great way to have your breakfast foods but look fabulous while eating them. I defiantly stumble through regular breakfast with my Jammie’s and hair up in a bun, sleepy eyed.

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  19. Caitlin says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Brunch is a great way to have your breakfast foods but look fabulous while eating them. I defiantly stumble through regular breakfast with my pjs and hair up in a bun, sleepy eyed.

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  20. Danielle says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:28 am

    During the week I usually eat breakfast before I apply makeup…sometimes it’s kind of during. I apply all my base makeup, then eat, then do my eyes/blush/lipstick. 🙂 My tummy determines the order. Massive growling might lead to shaky hands/poked eyes.
    I loooove brunch but haven’t been out to brunch since late January or early February. Must rectify soon!

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  21. Nina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I usually apply makeup after breakfast, as I’m a little less zoned out and therefore less likely to poke myself in the eye. I always fill my eyebrows! Without fail 🙂

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  22. Isabel says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:31 am

    I love making a scrambled egg sandwich with toasted bread… It’s really good!

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  23. Iram says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I LOVE hash browns <3 🙂
    I always apply my make up after eating breakfast, I think things would just get a little messy otherwise 😛

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  24. Larie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I used to apply makeup after breakfast, but now on the weekdays it’s before. Because we have no time and we are on a schedule, man! Hahaha.

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  25. Erica says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I’m about to start reading The Great Gatsby (and i’m curious to see if Baz Luhrmann’s movie will be better o worse!)

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  26. Megan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:38 am

    We are making a fancy Easter brunch on Sunday! Can’t wait!

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  27. katie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:41 am

    the guy i’m seeing works 85 hours a week. it’s so sad.

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  28. kirsten says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I just watched a video for antigravity yoga and it looks so calming and relaxing!! i think you and Tabs should defs participate in a lil antigravity yoga and tell us all what its like!

    happy easter 🙂

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  29. Christina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I’m definitely a morning person!

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  30. Sandy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:45 am

    We had our Easter Dinner last night and today is our 28th Anniversary so we’re going out for dinner! Love your posts Karen, Happy Easter.

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  31. Angela says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Is it wrong that my favorite hash browns are from McDonalds? For a long time I thought hash browns only came patty-style.

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  32. Lulu says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:48 am

    i wish my eyebrows were filled in now ahha, i actually just woke up (lazy me). 😀

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  33. Natasha says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I want some hash browns and eggs for breakfast!

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  34. Monika says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I love a nice brunch with all kinds of savory and sweet treats:)…..

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  35. Tammy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Love to sleep late & have my Hubby cook breakfast for me 🙂

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  36. Yuri says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:53 am

    I do my makeup, well eyeliner, before breakfast because I’m always late for class and always forget to eat breakfast

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  37. Hillary says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love brunch!! Mimosas especially! Going next Sunday.

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  38. Allison says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I’m reading “the lucky one” by nicholas sparks because i always love to read the books before I see the movie!

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  39. Katrin says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:57 am

    My cat learned how to flush the toilet and enjoys it a lot. haha.

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  40. Maggie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:57 am

    I guess I usually do my makeup before breakfast, but that’s because I almost never eat breakfast, lol.

    I’m reading A Clash of Kings (second book in A Song of Ice and Fire). It’s pretty dang good! Looking forward to more of the tv series 😀 More Peter Dinklage, yesss!

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  41. Jenny says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I tried shaving my dog but he started freaking out halfway through so now he looks like a big fluffy white lion (:

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  42. Yukari says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I always fill in my brows! I used to use the Stila powder duo (which I think is discontinued now). Right now I’m using a Japanese brand “Kate” but I’m unsure of what to do when I run out (which is soon..!) I’m thinking either MAC e/s (Brun? Espresso?) or Brow Zings (cause I’m a huge Benefit fan). Although I used Busted from the Naked 2 palette to fill my brows and that looked pretty good too. Decisions Decisions!

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  43. Angel says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Omelettes and hashbrowns are hands down my favourite brunch food! So so delicious!!

    Happy Easter to you too Karen! 🙂

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  44. Kimberly says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:03 am

    happy easter!

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  45. samia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:04 am

    sitting at work on a saturday evening, eating an arabic sandwich called ‘ shawarma’. i’m having a boring day :P.

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  46. bin du says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Taking a break from studying (or a break from procrastinating studying) and saw this blog post, would love to win this giveaway 🙂 Also happy Easter!

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  47. Natalie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Have a wonderful weekend Karen!!

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  48. Audrey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:05 am

    I always fill in my brows! I used to use brow powder, but lately I’ve been using brow pencil. I’m not sure which one I like more – I might need to try brow powder again sometime soon!

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  49. Brianna says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:06 am

    Pancakes FTW!

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  50. Xero says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Why do my mom and brother always feel the need to yell at each other…?

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  51. Carol says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I haven’t gone out for breakfast/brunch in years, probably not since college. Nowadays I make my own breakfast/brunch. My faves are French toast, bacon, hash browns and two eggs over medium 😀

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  52. Flavia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I always do my make up after breakfast. Happy Easter 😉

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  53. karen says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am

    I’m visiting my aunt this weekend. Happy Easter!

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  54. Tiffany says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am

    I love Easter-it’s my excuse to binge on mini eggs!

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  55. Jody says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Haven’t had brunch in the longest time. Probably a year ago.

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  56. Jula says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Last time I went out for breakfast was a few Sundays ago at a diner, it was good!

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  57. BettyS says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Help, Karen! My son brought pinkeye home from preschool and gave it to me, and I had to toss out a bunch of my eye makeup because it got contaminated!

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  58. Christine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I’m reading these books called the Beka Cooper series, because someone suggested them if I liked the Hunger Games :D!

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  59. Ana says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Going to the last Flames hockey game today! they didn’t make the playoffs this year unfortunately but still fun to go watch!

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  60. jennifer says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:18 am

    i don’t go out to brunch much anymore because i’m vegan and there aren’t many vegan-friendly brunch places around here… so instead, my hubby (also vegan) and i make our own brunch at home. we’ll usually make tofu scramble, hash browns, toast, tempeh bacon, grilled tomatoes, and OJ and coffee. i used to live in portland, oregon, and i used to go out for vegan french toast on the weekends. SO GOOD.

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  61. eb says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Would so love to win this! I have a ton of things on my Sephora shopping list that I want to get for Spring/Summer. Thanks for the opportunity:)

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  62. EmmyJean says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I love making breakfast for the fam on the weekends, so much more fun than going out to me!

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  63. Tammy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I’m OBSESSED with James Patterson right now. Currently reading the Private series. Love it!

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  64. MakeUpNaive says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I definitely love brunch, bitter hot coffee at 10am with some rice (this isPhilippines) and longganiza yum! Dont usually put any makeup on, hence the name Makeup naive. But now im teaching myself the basic principles, i still have a long way to go to perfect my application since i dont have the right tool, but hey i can dream! So winning a sephora gift card would be a dream come true! I pray you will pock me

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  65. Sarah says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Hope you have a happy Easter! This is the first year I’ll be without family for Easter, so a friend and I are going to cook brunch for each other after church tomorrow. Eggs benedict, hash browns, and fresh fruit are on the menu, followed by homemade Easter themed angel food cake!

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  66. Christine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I just started reading Lunch In Paris by Elizabeth Bard! It’s really good so far 🙂

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  67. corallista says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:26 am

    i almost always apply my makeup after breakfast unless I’m going out to eat which is very rare!

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  68. steph b says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I’m reading The Rider by Tim Krabbe — excellent cycling book.

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  69. Petunia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:31 am

    just picked up MY BOOKY WOOK by Russell Brand- hoping it makes me laugh. anyone read it?
    thanks for another groovy giveaway 🙂

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  70. Joyce says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I’ve been major hauling these past 2 weeks! I can’t wait to get all my packages in the mail and play with my goodies. =)

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  71. Rosie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:33 am

    If I win, I’m totally buying the new Benefit kit!

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  72. Emily says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I haven’t been out to breakfast in a while. Might have to go tomorrow now that you brought it up.

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  73. Maya says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:36 am

    would love to do some hauling, it’s been a while since i got any new makeup

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  74. Gina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Karen, you’ve inspired me to go out to brunch this weekend and have some really amazing eggs benedict. Now if I can only get my hands on that gift card…. 😛

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  75. Agata says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Tabs looks very festive. Did you get him an Easter basket or some bunny ears? I love breakfast. I love French toast with cinnamon or raisins, yum! I am working today but tomorrow I am having family brunch at my parents-in-law. I wish I could be with my family in Poland for Easter though, I always miss them the most over the holidays! Happy Easter!

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  76. Suzi says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Loved modern pewter but had to use it wet for maximum color 🙂

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  77. Maura says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I love to do my makeup after I eat breakfast but if it’s a school day then before. Hope you enjoy your easter 🙂

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  78. quimerula says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I sincerly can’t remember when I last went out for breakfast/brunch!

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  79. Mary W says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Eggs Benedict for humans and salmon pate for cats. Celebrate!

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  80. Tiffany says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Today is special because I’m taking an IKEA trip! Whoooohoo!

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  81. dust says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:45 am

    today is the day of candy colored cheeks and lips with simple, lined eye. electric!

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  82. Paula says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am

    No, my brows aren’t filled in. However, I think it’s time I started doing some work on my brows. Any fave brow powders/pencils/etc? Preferably vegan (no beeswax). Thanks for recs from anyone.

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  83. Megan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I really don’t go out for breakfast/brunch. I think the last time was last August, when I was staying over with friends.

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  84. Wendy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:48 am

    going to dye easter eggs with my little one today

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  85. colleen boudreau says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I went out to brunch last week.

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  86. Hillary says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Haven’t been out to breakfast for a while, but planning on going out tomorrow!

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  87. Lindsey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Going to be alone this easter, but that’s ok, I get to celebrate it on tuesday instead 🙂

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  88. Elise says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:06 am

    My favorite breakfast treat are chocolate chip pancakes. They are soooo good!!

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  89. Alison C. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:07 am

    makeup after breakfast/brushing my teeth fosho

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  90. Marian says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:07 am

    I went out to breakfast about a week ago. It was the first time in a long time. My son took me. 🙂
    …the first time my son ever took me out. He’s 20 and has autism. I had to take him to get a physical and he couldn’t eat because they took blood, so he asked me if I wanted to go out for breakfast…..it was so nice!

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  91. Amanda G says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I’m hundreds of miles away from family and I’m not a church-goer so I’m going to be pretty much alone this Easter. This is not, however, going to stop me from dying eggs and eating so much chocolate that I think I’m going to to barf. 🙂

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  92. Marisa Payne says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Mmmmm hash browns!

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  93. Annie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I can’t wait to eat tons of Starbust jelly beans for Easter!

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  94. Marielen M says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Easter at my house means eating lots of grilled lamb and chocolate 🙂

    Reply
  95. Resa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:18 am

    The last time I went to brunch was a month ago. We went to this “hip” bottomless mimosa place. It was pretty awful because it sounded like I was in a club. I ended up having to yell to have a decent conversation. My throat was pretty sore after the experience. Did I also mention the food was less than stellar? Yeah, not my best experience at brunch :\.

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    • Meredith says

      April 7th, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Oh that sounds pretty awful! I always thought I was a wimp for not being able to stand being in loud places. I always have trouble being heard and then I end up losing my voice the next day!

      Reply
  96. Meredith says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I’m about to run out the door and play tennis (it’s been forevs – we’ll see just how out of shape I am, lol). So no makeup on my face today!

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  97. VictoriaJane says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Makeup before breakfast but AFTER coffee!!

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  98. Zhar says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I apply my makeup except lippies before breakfast but hold off on putting on lippie until after I eat breakfast.

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  99. Sheila says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:20 am

    breakfast/brunch is my favorite meal ALWAYS! breakfast for dinner is especially one of my favorite things. scrambled eggs and crispy hash browns are probably my fave dish. 🙂

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  100. Emily says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Yuuum… my hubby took me out for brunch the other day and I got a huge pecan waffle. So good. Maybe I’ll make breakfast for dinner tonight..

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  101. Rikki says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Today is just a terrible day.

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  102. BooBooNinja says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:24 am

    For about 1.5 years, oatmeal was my daily 3pm snack at work.

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  103. Nikki says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I haven’t been to brunch in over a year 🙁 I usually get an omelet since I don’t like trying to make them at home.

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  104. Halifax says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:25 am

    I want so much at MAC with their latest collections but I didn’t dare to go or I’ll blow my budget lol

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  105. Antithesis says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:26 am

    went to brunch a couple of weeks ago. first time i heard of a place without bottomless mimosas :/

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  106. Talya says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:27 am

    weeeeee

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  107. lisa brown says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I am addicted to e.l.f. 🙂

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  108. Karen says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Trying to have a yard sale / bake sale 🙁 but sadly it isnt going well at all! This would be a great pick me up!!

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  109. aclearcutsign says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Happy Easter!

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  110. Jaymie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Hmm…the last good book I read was Divergent. It’s similar to the Hunger Games. Currently, i’m reading Delirium. It’s not quite as interesting or exciting as I thought it would be 🙁

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  111. Samantha says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I do my makeup after breakfast…I just feel like I don’t need to be all made up to eat my yogurt.

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  112. Celia Rodriguez says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Thanks for the giveaway =) I’m waiting for my Sephora Vib order. Can’t wait to try the Pantone collection. Have a Happy Easter!

    Reply
  113. Tiffanie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:35 am

    I could eat breakfast foods for every meal!

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  114. Kelsey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:36 am

    What are you up to this weekend (happy Easter!)?

    My parents are coking to visit and taking us out to brunch tomorrow! 🙂

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  115. Toby says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Crepes are my favourite breakfast dish. :>

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  116. Erin says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Favorite breakfast food is french toast with just a whisper of powdered sugar and syrup. Mmm, so good!

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  117. Ashleigh says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I do make after breakfast 🙂

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  118. Danii says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I love pancakes. I haven’t had pancakes in a while. Speaking of sweets, my orange tabby Ralphy tried to steal my mom’s cookie while she was eating it. He wanted the crust. 🙂 Does Tabs ever do that? Or is he just a gravy-boy?

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  119. mrsshukra says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Having dimsum today!

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  120. Amber says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Happy Easter Karen (& Hubs and Tabs)!

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  121. Nik says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:47 am

    I want to go to Cracker Barrel and try there shrimp & grits.

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  122. Jennifer says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I love lemon poppyseed muffins for breakfast!

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  123. Kim Law (kimmydadiva) says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Hope I win!!!

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  124. Rita says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I am about to begin reading Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. It’s one of those stories that I probably should have read by now considering I majored in English, but I’m glad I’m getting around to it now. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  125. eight says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:53 am

    HASH BROWNS ARE THE BEST. The BEST.

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  126. tk says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I love a big Sunday breakfast complete with sausage, eggs, toast, homemade lattes and fruit. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!

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  127. marta says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Happy Easter <3

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  128. Faith says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    On the rare occasions that I manage to do both makeup and breakfast, I usually do them at the same time. The perks of living alone 😛

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  129. Jane says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Ummmm. Breakfast. my favorite meal. I agree about the oatmeal, though. When I’m going out to brunch I want waffles . . and bacon.

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  130. Anna says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Breakfast always comes before makeup. Gotta have some green tea and food in me first thing!

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  131. Melodyy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Brows unfilled ): Just chillin at home. There are so many books that I need to read for my classes -__- and I am so behind!! ): The last time I went to brunch was about a week ago when I was visiting my cousins at a Crepe place! (:

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  132. Stephanie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Hi Karen and Tabs,

    I am terribly ashamed to say that since I’ve started a new workout routine I don’t end up applying my makeup until the afternoon! I workout in the morning and sometimes go for a walk or jog after lunch and then I shower and get dolled up.

    I also love big Sunday breakfasts and brunches with mimosas, crepes, and tons of fruit!

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  133. Stephanie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Saw your Easter miracle tweet–you’re an inspiration Karen!!

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  134. Liz says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I had a brow wax appointment this morning, so today my brows aren’t just filled in, they’re PERFECT! I may have to go out tonight to show them off, lol.

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  135. Karen F says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I love love love oatmeal! I’m wanting to try this idea of cold oatmeal that you put in jars in the fridge overnight with milk and fruit and then just wake up, grab and go!

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  136. Alicia G says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I actually rarely go to brunch because I don’t do many breakfast foods! I mainly like meat and carbs, with the exception of not liking waffles or pancakes!!

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  137. onegreatsmile says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    I recently fell in love with the Milani brow marker. Love. Hopefully, it will love me back!!

    Reply
  138. Nicole M. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Just ate the best homemade cheese steak…..mmmmmm!!

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  139. Amy D. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    My feet hurt really bad from dance this morning….

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  140. Saddy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I just finished reading The Hobbit – it was very good and unexpectedly funny!

    I marvel at the fact that someone thought of such fantastic stories, 75 years ago! I love the LOTR movies (but I didn’t read the books) so I was familiar with the world before diving into the Hobbit. There are so many fantasy stories and movies today, but imagine being a kid in 1937 and reading these….wow!

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  141. Lisa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I read your blog daily and even if I don’t win, I’ll still keep reading! Really enjoy your sense of humor. I have my eyebrows threaded which I like ever so much better than waxing. Don’t have a lot of eyebrows left from years of tweezing, but this way i can make them go whatever way I want them to go. And threading doesn’t hurt my sensitive skin. Happy Weekend!

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  142. DalaLuz says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Breakfast foods are my favorite foods, so that makes me love holidays even more 🙂

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  143. kprice says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    My husband loves breakfast but we don’t have the opportunity to go out often so as a treat I make it for dinner at least once a week. Thanks for a chance at a giveaway!

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  144. Kate says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I haven’t been out to breakfast in a long time since I love to whip up big breakfasts at home!

    Also, I just need to share that after a LONG long search, I have found my perfect neutral lip color. It’s been hard because I’m dark-haired, dark-eyed but fair skinned with uber pigmented lips. MAC Supreme Sheen in Bare Again, where have you been all my life?

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  145. Manu says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Easter brunch with my girls on Sunday…soo looking forward to that…a gift card totally wouldn’t hurt 🙂

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  146. Sophie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Happy Easter weekend to you and Tabs. Does Tabs like brunch? I love brunch, especially French Toast! I need some sunscreen, so I hope I win the giftcard!

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  147. Maria says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I always put on my makeup before I eat breakfast….except for my lipstick of course. ^_^ I just like to eat breakfast right before I leave for work so that I can stay fuller longer. Hehehehe!

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  148. Laurie McAlpine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Karen! I apply my make up before breakfast. I use Tarte’s brow pencil in taupe and ♥♥ it! Happy Easter 🙂

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  149. Kajal Couture says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I’m off to buy some candles to give as a thank you gift to a friend. I might have to sneak one in for myself too! =) Hope you are having a great weekend Karen!

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  150. Jessica Stuart says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Makeup always comes before breakfast! Shows my priorities, right? 😉

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  151. Lucia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    The last time I went out for brunch was a couple weeks ago, when I had huevos rancheros for the firs time! yummy =)

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  152. WC says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    WERK!

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  153. Lucas says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Eggs benedict is the way to go when it comes to brunch! yay eggs!

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  154. Christine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I did fill in my brows today, and did the rest of my makeup even though I’m staying in all day. I’ve been using castor oil on my brows for the last few weeks and I have to say, it’s definitely helped to fill in some sparse areas. I almost don’t even need to do my brows, except that I need to color them a little so they match my hair better.

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  155. Laura says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I always do my makeup after the breakfast 🙂 that way I can brush my teeth and then apply my fav lipstick!! (just bought some Julie Hewett lipsticks and they are AMAZING!!!)

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  156. blkrox says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    This weekend is one of prayer for me.

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  157. jess says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I am very excited for Easter tomorrow! I am going to make funfetti cake cookies tonight in celebration! I am excited to try a new recipe!

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  158. Julia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    The last time I went to brunch was in February. My husband and I were in Dallas and ate at this awesome restaurant called La Duni.

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  159. Amanda Sakovitz says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I’m having Easter with my parents tomorrow & my boyfriend is coming over. I’m super excited bc we just bought the best cupcakes for dessert!

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  160. T.Davis says

    April 7th, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Praying for a miracle!

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  161. Hannah S. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    What a gorgeous spring day it is today! i’m going for a walk around the lake with my family 🙂

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  162. Denielle Alexander says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I love blueberry pancakes and I love my skin to be luminous and fresh in the morning!!!

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  163. Vnssa906 says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Painting on a colorful manicure, lilac and pin, just for spring!

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  164. Kate & Zena says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Yay for gift cards!

    Reply
  165. Stefanie Gladden says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    i apply makeup after breakfast, I like to brush my teeth again before applying my makeup!!

    also tweeted – https://twitter.com/#!/steffers516/status/188719617433272320

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  166. Emma says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Breakfast foods are my favorite!

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  167. megan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Happy Easter! I hope I win! 🙂

    Lushtoblush.com

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  168. Zoey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    My brows are not filled in right now – I’m about to get them waxed, actually.

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  169. Krista says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I don’t do brunch. I don’t understand how people can wait that long to eat.

    Reply
  170. Shelby Morgan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Happy Easter! Got my monthly facial today!!! Love the glowey skin afterwards.

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  171. Katrina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    mmm jelly beans

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  172. Valerie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Hi Karen!

    Haven’t gone out for breakfast in ages.

    I don’t usually fill in my eyebrows.

    I wish I was going to stay home and relax but this weekend is full of parties.

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  173. PS says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Happy Saturday. Extra crispy hashbrowns for me, please. 🙂 Oh & bacon too.

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  174. Jana Ricketts says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Last time I went out for brunch was when my “future” mother-in-law and I went to get a pedicure. :]

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  175. Nina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Here comes Nina CottonTail, hopping down the bunny trail! 😉

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  176. Lulu says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Now that you’ve mentioned breakfast foods I’m craving pancakes, eggs, and hash browns! Hmmm

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  177. Amanda says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I don’t like oatmeal but I do love hash browns! Now I want breakfast…and it’s almost lunchtime!

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  178. stacy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I eat oatmeal almost every morning, so I am a little predictable. On weekends, we make breakfast tacos. I like to put my makeup on after breakfast, after I brush my teeth.

    Would love to win the Sephora card. It’s like a candy strore in there!

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  179. jessm says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I have to work instead of going to easter brunch on Sunday! Its so disappointing.

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  180. Daniella says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    It was a while back, but the last time I went for brekkie we went to a Hawaiian restaurant and had pancakes covered in macadamia cream. They were obscenely delish!
    I am currently rereading the Hunger Games because I loved the movie so much!

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  181. Mariee says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    I usually apply my makeup after breakfast.

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  182. VanessaJ says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    I spent all morning painting my nails for Easter with pastel colors! 🙂 Luv it!

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  183. Deanna G. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Happy Saturday! 🙂

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  184. Katie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    To answer your question – my brows are filled right now! I’m lazing around at home and couldn’t be bothered with makeup for once, but the brows had to be filled, you never know who may come for a visit!

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  185. BeckBeck says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    My husband and I tried to go out to brunch a few weeks ago and the restaurant was PACKED – like, you couldn’t even walk in the vestibule. So we gave up and went to Denny’s. 🙂

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  186. makena macneil says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    i do my makeup after i have eaten breakfast!

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  187. Rita says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Ahh! I’m dying to win because I really want to try Hourglass at Sephora!

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  188. Jean Clare says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    I was so stressed out this past week that I went into work accidentally without eye makeup one day. So horrified! I had my face/bronzer done and even had eye primer but ran out the door totally forgetting eye shadows, etc. I just piled on the lip gloss at work. Yep, the natural look.

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  189. Silka says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    During the work week my breaskfast is a cup of cafe con leche ! sniff that is why I am drooling just thinking what I will have tomorrow at Easter brunch with my hubby.

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  190. Jelena says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Is there anyone who thinks “I don’t need another Mac lipstick…”?

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  191. Jenny says

    April 7th, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Wishing I was a kid again for Easter. Remembering the excitment of waiting on the Easter Bunny to come. Relaxing on this nice Saturday afternoon getting ready to put my face on and go shopping. Happy Easter to you all…

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  192. Ellie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    I have so many neutral lip colours. Today I went to MAC and thought I’d get a more punchy lip colour for summer, and I ended up with a shade that looked like a peachy-orange when I tried it on my lips, but when I got home it was a much more muted coral shade. Like a coral-nude. I still love it though, it’s one of my favourite lip colours… but I have way too many natural-ish lip shades!

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  193. Lisa B. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    I’m spending time with my family this easter and then going to a party!
    Following & Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/ladyisla123/status/188732800709570560

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  194. Patrice says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I’m making strawberry french toast for Easter brunch.

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  195. Sabrina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Love your blog!!! So informative! I prefer to do my makeup before breakfast (usually bc I’m running late and barely have enough time for breakfast, other than grabbing a granola bar on the way out!)

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  196. Jennifer says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    I sorted ALL of my nail polish last night and painted swatches on those little wheel things, now I can better compare what I own!

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  197. Kickback says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Hubby-dubby-doo had been craving honey bun cake, so that’s what we had for breakfast!

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  198. marisol says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Overnight oats are the bomb. A bit of oatmeal, Greek yogurt, almond milk & chia seeds. Put in fridge overnight and enjoy in te morning. Yum!

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  199. Michelle says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I haven’t been out to brunch in ages! However, my fave place in the world to go is Le Peep, where they have the most delicious biscuits & gravy.

    Uh oh… now I’m hungry. 😀

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  200. izzie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Good afternoon Karen! I hope your easter weekend is shaping up to be as lovely as mine. I just got back from a nice bike ride with el hubs where we snagged lunch on the way and I’m getting ready to do easter nails. Tomorrow I get to spend a day with the in-laws, whom I adore, so tomorrow is looking fabulous as well.

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  201. Joanna says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I need to try the Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil – my cousin recomended it for my brows 🙂

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  202. Kim says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    We saw a movie at the museum called “The Last Reef”. It is about the disappearing coral reefs around the world. =(

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  203. Pam says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I don’t remember the last time we went out for breakfast…..we tend to make pancakes and omelettes every weekend at home.

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  204. Lisa S. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    DH and I tend to eat breakfast in on the weekends. I usually do a big Brunch on Sundays.
    On the weekdays I I eat breakfast at my store, so makeup is before breakfast.
    Brows? Oh you mean these thick bushy caterpillars above my eyes? There is no need to fill
    in when there is a forest all ready there…… 😉

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  205. Sarah BB says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    My husband loves omelets, and I love a good cheesy herbed hash brown!

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  206. Tran says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I love brunch, but can never wake up in time to go. I love it when we go for french toast!

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  207. Anna says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Happy Easter!

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  208. Christine K says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I love brunch! I especially love eating omelets during brunch. =)

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  209. Terri B says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Going to an outdoor Easter church service on the Gulf of Mexico.

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  210. bianca says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I put on my makeup before breakfast. I love breakfast! I can eat it for all 3 meals! I love going to breakfast w/ my hubby & daughters! Happy Easter!

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  211. mai says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Can’t wait to go out to dinner with my family! We’ve all gathered at my parent’s house for Easter weekend 🙂

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  212. Paula says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    I apply my makeup after breakfast.

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  213. Lisa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    A LONG time ago; although I’m trying to gather up some friends for a breakfast picnic!

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  214. Liz! says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I just went out to breakfast with the hubs the other day! We never do that, it’s always dinner. It was great!

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  215. Dawn Crawford says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Makeup after breakfast! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  216. Bridget says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Yes…i have my brows on! 😉

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  217. Tali Cohen says

    April 7th, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    What is your absolute favorite, can’t live without, MAC lipstick shade?

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  218. Christine W. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Hash browns are the best.

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  219. Kristi says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Don’t remember the last time we went out for brunch. But if we do go out – makeup is on before we leave the house! We are going to my MIL’s house for Easter Lunch tomorrow. Happy Easter weekend to you & Tabs!

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  220. Anitacska says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    It’s my birthday tomorrow. 🙂

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  221. Nenette says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    A nice crawfish boil!

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  222. Nika says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    My brows are filled in with Benefit’s Instant Brow Pencil 🙂

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  223. Becca says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    My absolute, absolute FAVORITE meal in the world is breakfast. I’m obsessed with breakfast foods–which sucks cuz all the ones I love are super unhealthy too! I LOVE bacon (cooked until it’s burnt black. That way, it almost dissolves on your tongue. Yum!), hollandaise sauce on ANYTHING (til it’s almost drowning in it), pancakes with lots and lots of butter, eggs and cheese….mmm. I obviously don’t believe in “excess”

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  224. Nicolle says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Breakfast is my favorite meal to go out for- especially at not-breakfast times of the day 🙂

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  225. Nina m Lyons says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Hmmm pancakes are sooo yummy for breakfast!! Butter is key!! Hope I win please! Grazi!

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  226. Yelena says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    my brows are ALWAYS filled in! happy Easter Karen!

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  227. Nicole says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I def love pancakes the best

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  228. Darlene says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I love Swedish pancakes with lemon butter! I think I’ll have some for Easter breakfast tomorrow.

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  229. Mandy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I had Chick-Fil-A for breakfast on monday. Nothing better than a chicken biscuit to wake you up in the morning (:

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  230. Clara says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    cuddling with my kitty this holiday weekend.

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  231. jasmine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    I apply my makeup after breakfast. I always manage to somehow get food on my face

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  232. Paige says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I’m usually eating breakfast while I’m putting on my makeup, a practice I should probably stop since my sleep-addled brain has been known to apply a spoon to my face instead of a brush! 🙂

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  233. Candice says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I require a nap.

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  234. CJ says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    hope i win!

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  235. Ali says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    It’s been a long time since I went out for breakfast. and my eyebrows are not filled in right now!

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  236. Julie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    I apply makeup after breakfast. Crumbs on foundation has never been a good look on me!

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  237. Tiffany says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I can’t remember the last time I went to brunch….I must do something about this;)

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  238. Brooke says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I haven’t been out to breakfast/brunch in a long time – most likely breakfast happened before sleep, though!

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  239. Chanelle says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    It is hard for me to go out to eat for anything, these days. I’m allergic to wheat, gluten, all dairy, and sugar, along with almonds and peanut butter. Oh how I miss crepes!

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  240. Anna says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I don’t always fill in my brows (especially not when I’m in the middle of a study marathon at home) but when I do, I use MAC’s Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe.

    Sadly, I think it is being discontinued. Fortunately, I was able to snap some up at the Cosmetics Company Outlet for 1/2 the price they cost up here in Canada!

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  241. Lindsay says

    April 7th, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I love the book shiver by Maggie stiefvater! It’s about a girl who likes a werewolf (twilightesque) but it is wayyyyyy better!

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  242. Nicole says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Easter is such a cute holiday!

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  243. Alison says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Hmmm now that you mention it, I haven’t gone out for breakfast in months! Now I’m craving a big stack of pancakes!

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  244. Stacie Knight says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I’ve never filled in my eyebrows. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  245. Marium Begum says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    I do my makeup after breakfast 😀

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  246. Alix says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    French toast and corned beef hash, now there’s a brunch!

    Come on, Tabs, Alix needs a new YSL glossy stain!!!

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  247. Cass says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I am reading the Hunger Games series. I know I am a little behind, but better late than never! I am currently on the 2nd book. 🙂

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  248. Janet says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Ohhhh, I love pancakes. So much so that I only allow myself to eat them a few times a year. Cruel? Yes, but it’s all about self control.

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  249. Caro says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    My new breakfast obsession is homemade greek yogurt-yum!

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  250. Soo says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I’d been great about doing a 10 day makeup challenge up until yesterday when I got unexpectedly busy. it was nice staying consistent and posting everyday for those first five days though!

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  251. Cailin says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I do my makeup before breakfast 🙂

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  252. Winnie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Happy Easter Karen! Thanks for all your makeup tips and reviews and my makeup stash has significantly increased because of you and Tabs! Haha Keep up your good work :-)))

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  253. Amy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I usually eat breakfast after I put on my makeup, but if I’m in a rush, Ill eat while I’m doing my makeup.

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  254. Cara says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Hey thanks for both high & low end beauty product reviews! And, at the moment I am growing out my brows…

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  255. Melissa W. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    I LIKE TURTLES

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  256. Vy Huynh says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Such a beautiful day out and I’m only wearing very little foundation and mascara.

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  257. gia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    please choose me!! i enter every week….. i am looking to buy some lip color

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  258. Let says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    I put on make up after breakfast.

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  259. Chelsey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    No makeup on for me today. Therefore, my blonde little brows be nekkid. 😛

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  260. Selina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I always put on makeup after breakfast

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  261. jean says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    i wish my eyebrows would grow back to their formerly full glory!!

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  262. karen says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    I haven’t been out to brunch in ages. I should schedule a date with my hubby soon. Love breakfast out!

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  263. Vanessa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    I always get totally ready for the day and then go downstairs for breakfast. Love a streamlined routine for getting out the door on time!

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  264. Nadine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    I like savory breakfasts – not into sweet stuff at all!

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  265. Meg says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Makeup before breakfast!

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  266. Jane says

    April 7th, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I’m just pet+house-sitting this weekend! 1 dog, 2 cats. Definitely not used to having animals around since my mom didn’t let me have pets growing up. It is very sweet when they crawl into bed with you but not when they wake you up at 4 am to go outside!

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  267. Susan P. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I love making a scrumptious breakfast but only get to do that on the weekends.

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  268. Danielle says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    I’m powering through The Curse of Chalion this weekend for a book club on Tuesday…here’s hoping I finish!

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  269. mn says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Surprisingly enough, the best part of breakfast at my last vacation was the oatmeal. It was beyond incredible!

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  270. Jessica says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Thanks for doing this giveaway.. what an AWESOME prize!!

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  271. Nora says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    always apply my makeup before breakfast 🙂

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  272. Jessica L. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I had a very nice spring break with my family the last 4 days. We traveled, shopped, played and had a great time with my sons. Sadly, I have to go back to work tomorrow. I mean, really…who has to work on Easter? Just an FYI people…don’t call businesses on holidays and people will get to spend the day with their families.

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  273. Shirley says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Hi Karen!

    Love your blog! During the week I tend to put on makeup after breakfast but when I do go out to brunch, I put on my makeup before I head out. Heres to hoping I win! (crossing fingers!)

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  274. Sas says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I never go to brunch without my eyebrows filled in! I don’t want to scare people!!

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  275. Francesca says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    I’d absolutely love to win this! My spring break’s almost over, unfortunately. Thanks for having this giveaway!

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  276. janey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Newest makeup purchase: BB Cream from Korea (don’t ask me the name, as I can’t remember) Looking forward to seeing how it works for me!

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  277. Gina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I totally had banana pancakes this morning! I have oatmeal most mornings too but today I had a day off for the first time in a WHILE and I thought “dammit, I want me some pancakes!”

    Best decision all day. 🙂

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  278. Lauren says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    I went out to breakfast today! My favorite meal to eat out…

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  279. Audrey says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    I believe the last time I was able to go out for breakfast was before my 3 kids were born.

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  280. Lori says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I apply makeup after breakfast so that it’s fresh when I walk out the door

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  281. Lori Stewart says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    The last time I went to brunch was in January in Virginia Beach – I had sweet potato pancakes. Nom nom nom!

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  282. Anja says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    My brown aren’t filled in right now… though they should be… total ghost brows! p.s….. I’d LOVE to win! 🙂

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  283. Roxanne brothers says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I do my hair the makeup and get breakfast on the drive to work

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  284. rosie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Mmmmm,love hash browns! Hope you have a Happy Easter!!

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  285. MizJawnson says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    I’m so tired right now, I don’t know how I’m going to find the energy tomorrow morning to fix my blueberry breakfast casserole. Maybe I should start drinking coffee now?

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  286. Charlotte says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Ordered way too much stuff from sephora during the vib sale. But loooove having stuff to look forward to in the mail! Has anyone tried Edward Bess’s stuff?

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  287. Dawn Peacher says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    I just got home from spending the day with my grand daughter…priceless

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  288. Mai says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    My brows are free and naked of product!

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  289. sweeks1980 says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Sadly, I’m not reading any books not related to my dissertation and research right now. However, I’m hoping/planning to finish it in the next few months, which might give me a little more time to read for pleasure before I start my new job 🙂

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  290. Elaine Chang says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Hi Karen

    Happy Easter!

    Thank you for another generous giveaway.

    I am one who never leaves home without

    1) wearing makeup (including opening my letter box :P) and
    2) having a decent breakfast (can skip lunch or dinner except Breakfast)

    I have followed you on twitter. Twitter name @Elaine4059

    I have also retweeted the following message
    “Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/HoAEFX”
    The tweet link is https://mobile.twitter.com/Elaine4059/status/188802725658636289

    Hope to be so fortunate to win this gift on Easter holiday!

    Thank you
    @Elaine4059

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  291. Nandhini says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I tried to fill in my eyebrows today! It looked awful :/

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  292. Jennifer says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Happy Easter Everyone!

    Did you know that the name “Easter” comes from a pagan Goddess named Estra? From which we get the word “estrus.” I believwe she was a fertility goddess. Her sacred animal was the hare (hence the Easter Bunny) and her sacred symbol was the egg (hence Easter Eggs). But, there were no chocolate bunnies in her days–more a modern concept, and not a bad one at that.

    Happy Easter Tabs! May GRAVY rain from the sky for you!!!

    Jennifer

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  293. Andrea says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    karen, i’ve been dying to pick up the benefit blush in coralista! this would help my dream come true, along with helping my wallet 🙂

    ps, love you tabs!

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  294. Genevieve says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I usually eat breakfast before putting on makeup.

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  295. meghan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Thank you so much for doing these giveaways Karen, it’s super nice of you!

    My weekend has been completely ridiculous, I hope yours has been awesome!!

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  296. tiffany says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Hi karen! My dad and I went and watched the hunger games again today!

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  297. Jess says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I totally agree with you about the oatmeal! I’d love to see someone make it super special and worth raving about.

    Reply
  298. Tania says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I do my makeup in the morning before breakfast. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  299. Jarucha says

    April 7th, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I’m being guilty of eating a dark choc covered chocholate ice cream bar from Haagen Daz

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  300. Cornelia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Since I’m a college student, I always have to apply my makeup before breakfast, otherwise I’d stumble over to the dining hall in my pjs, and that’s not fun for anyone.

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  301. Sam says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Went to brunch today

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  302. Jenny says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    my eyebrow are almost always filled in! i have sparse mousey blonde hair so they def need some help O_o

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  303. Julie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I usually eat breakfast while doing my makeup….all about the multitasking!

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  304. Mitzie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I’m addicted to Nutella & strawberry crepes! OMG! They are awesome. 🙂 happy Easter!

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  305. Amanda G. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I usually do my makeup before breakfast, but my breakfast is usually not very substantial. And right now, my brows are not filled in. Just washed my face, in fact! Goodnight and Happy Easter! 🙂

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  306. cassi teague says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    MmMmm. Breakfast is my favorite… even breakfast for dinner! My favorite breakfast is country ham, gravy and biscuit, and scrambled eggs with cheese and onions. And I usually eat after I’ve showered makeuped and dressed lol. Grrrrrreat, now I’m hungry!

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  307. Heidi says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    I feel the most beautiful after I take a shower. But on days that I don’t, I’ll put on makeup after ‘m clean and my hair is dry. 🙂

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  308. Grace says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    I look crazy without eyeliner!

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  309. Crystal says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Happy Easter to you and Tabs ! ❤

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  310. Vanessa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Favorite breakfast place. LA’s “The griddle” so freakin delicious. I’m gaining weight just thinking about their unbelievable huge pancakes and mmmmm bacon.

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  311. Amanda says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    I’m traveling over easter and I miss my boyfriend terribly…

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  312. Barbara Breuer says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I definitely do my makeup after breakfast. Unless I am a guest at a house other than my parents.

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  313. Eli says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Hi Karen: I always apply make up after breakfast, unless I am going for brunch 😉

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  314. Kaprice says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Can’t wait to watch hunger games again this weekend 🙂

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  315. Elena says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I am going to celebrate Easter with my family. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  316. laura says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    I miss making Easter eggs.

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  317. Jennifer says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Not a big breakfast person, so when I do apply my makeup it is usually after some coffee and then brunch.

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  318. mary says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    $50 is perfect–free shipping. Thanks for the great posts.

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  319. Christine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Make-up before breakfast, sometimes i skip breakfast =x

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  320. Ana Bella says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    I like to put my make up on after breakfast. I feel less rushed I guess. And if I run out of time at least my tummy is happy. Happy Easter Karen!

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  321. Jordan says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    I’m going to paint Easter eggs tomorrow morning! 🙂

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  322. Christina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    I eat oatmeal in the mornings at work in an attempt to be healthy, but people keep bringing in donuts and I can’t resist! Lol we are having a fit contest and I’m pretty sure there’s some sweet related sabotage going on XD

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  323. Stephanie Hartman says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I am not good at breakfast food either, my husband is awesome at breakfast food, when he’s in the mood :).

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  324. ashley says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Sounds like a heck of an Easter gift!!

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  325. Malinda says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    I would love to win this one day!

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  326. Patty says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Hi! Ive recently came across your site and love all the info you post! I tweeted an entry and would like to share that my mommy/best friend is out of town and returns tomorrow! So excited that I spent all day cleaning the house! How’s that for crazy! 🙂 Also, I usually apply my makeup before breakfast but breakfast is usually a smoothie so a straw helps to not ruin my makeup 🙂 Happy Easter and thanks for allowing us a chance to win this awesome giveaway! You rock!

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  327. Weena says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    People who can do ANYTHING before breakfast and a hot cup of coffee are amazing to me. I can only imagine what my makeup would look like before having a large dose of caffeine. 🙂

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  328. Katie-Jean says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Giveaways are so much fun!!

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  329. Claudia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Thank you for all of the great work you do. You provide a fun and informative break to my day!

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  330. Kusuma says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Me in distress from last 4 weeks..Weekends are bringing more pain..Still struggling to come out 🙁

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  331. christina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    yay sephora!

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  332. Chris25 says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    It’s been a rough couple of days.

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  333. Olga says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I do my makeup before breakfast. Happy Easter!:)

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  334. Sally says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I am getting married in 2 months, and I can’t stop obsessing over Too Faced’s new matte palette… aaah! Must. Resist.

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  335. Hannah says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I went out for pancakes last night and I had missed them so much. Delish!

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  336. leetal says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    i rarely eat oatmeal… once in a blue moon i do. the smell is amazing… and then i remember; i’m not a fan of the texture…

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  337. lesleyk says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Last sunday my boyfriend and I went out for donuts. Does that count?!

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  338. Jocelyn H says

    April 7th, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Hoppy Hoppy Easter Weekend! Love the giveaways

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  339. Dominique D. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I always comment on these, but I feel like I will never win 🙁

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  340. Jasmine says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I don’t need to fill my brows. I have such thick dark hair!

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  341. Crystal says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I’m hoping to get some brunch tomorrow! Hopefully I can find a great place that is open in sf. Maybe Zazie?

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  342. Maquela says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    My poor little one has a viral infection and has a sore on his lip from it! How crazy is that, my eyebrows actually aren’t filled in for once lol we went camping today and well just seemed pointless lol

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  343. C Williams says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    I would love to win!!

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  344. Stephanie says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I usually apply my makeup before breakfast because my stomach doesn’t like to eat as soon as I get up.

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  345. Ashleigh Walls says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I love these giveaways! Thank you.

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  346. Zo says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I put on my makeup before breakfast as well 🙂 happy Easter!

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  347. Stephanie Van Kirk says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    My kitties are making me sneeze. 🙁

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  348. Melissa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    I apply my makeup at work LOL, so definitely after breakfast. I get in a little early, close my office door, and get ‘er done. The light’s better there than at my house LOL. It’s a little awkward dodging people though so they don’t see me before I have my makeup on!

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  349. Tukta says

    April 7th, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    hello from Thailand

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  350. Rozae says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Think I might go to brunch tomorrow!

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  351. Joy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    My brows are sparse that’s why I feel “naked” when I don’t fill ’em! I have my brows filled every time I go out, lest I want to go out “naked” lol

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  352. Barbara says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Went out to breakfast last Wednesday cause the kids were off from school all week. My daughter had banana caramel pancakes and my son had a German pancake. I had a spinach and Swiss cheese omelet and hash browns!! YUM!

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  353. Joanne says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I always put my makeup on after breakfast. I’m a messy eater. Hehehehe!

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  354. Jessica says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Happy Easter!! Thanks for the opportunity to win !

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  355. Indira says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    I have coffee for breakfast. I like eating typical breakfast foods for lunch!

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  356. Melissa says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    I have been searching for a foundation that looks good and works for me FOREVER!!! I’m 36 and still haven’t found one. Of course, a number of years ago, one of the MAC foundations worked well, and I meant to buy it, but didn’t. That foundation o longer looks flatters my skin, as it emphasize some fine lines I’ve gladly (ha!) acquired in the interim. I then found a MAC foundation, actually it was recommended by one of their makeup artists, and it looked fabulous UNTIL it started sliding down my face a few hours later, transferred to anything I put my face against and left me looking quite shiny, which I normally don’t. ARGH. How does one ever find “their” foundation??!!! So frustrated!

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  357. Vanessa C. says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I go out to brunch about once a week once spring hits 🙂

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  358. MelodyJ says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I had a job interview Saturday. I haven’t been out for breakfast/brunch in months.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  359. eRiN says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Easter coincides with the last day of my accounting class … which I am not at all sure I will pass. So between house-cleaning for the party and working on my final paper, this is not a very fun weekend for me :/

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  360. GenesisCal says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Happy Easter!

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  361. Cristy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    My husband it’s out of town! I thought I was going to be sad & feeling alone! And I had a Great weekend, shopping and pampering myself! Enjoing being in my house with my 3 poms!! 🙂

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  362. LAURA says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    I love that hot pink is back in for spring/summer!

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  363. Julia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    I always do my makeup before I eat breakfast. Breakfast is usually the last thing I do before I head out the door, which sometimes causes me to eat in a rush :/

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  364. Caroline says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    I’m beginning a very interesting novel called Juliet. It seems highly intriguing but I have to make the time to sit down and read!

    Um…yes, my brows are filled in at the moment, because….*whispers guiltily* I didn’t take off my makeup before coming to bed. Oops. Oh well.

    <3s to you, Karen and Tabs! Wish my kitty was sweet.

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  365. Pamela says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    I love brunch dates! Makeup on after breakfast because I’m such a messy eater 🙂

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  366. Sun says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    I’m going to graduate this month and I’m looking to buy a gift for myself – just looking through shoes and cosmetics until something catches my eye!

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  367. Kristina says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    I love going out to breakfast so I do it quite often. I don’t like having to eat the same boring stuff I have on the weekdays once Saturday rolls around.

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  368. Colene says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I’m craving garlic bread right now.

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  369. Mindy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    i never fill in my brows. I’d like to try but I dont know where to start.

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  370. Christin says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    I Love Sephora!

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  371. Olivia says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    want $50 for the naked2 palette!!

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  372. Karen says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    i wanna watch 21 Jump Street & Hunger Games! 🙂 can’t believe I still haven’t watched them yet!

    and… MAKEUP MAKEUP MAKEUP! <3 happy Easter!

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  373. Karen says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    If I win, I will buy a hamster and put a mask and black cape on it and give it a red light-saber so it can be like Darth Vader and then name it Fluffy 🙂

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  374. Roxanna Harris says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Lets win this! Woo-hoo, $50 to Sephora!

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  375. Judy says

    April 7th, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    Such a beautiful Easter weekend! Gonna chill with friends, watch a movie or two, and spend quality time with my adorable kitten before she’s not a kitten anymore! haha

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  376. Catherine says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Happy Easter Karen and Tabs!

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  377. Manu says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Hey, I do most of my makeup before breakfast. I do, however put on lipstick after eating 🙂

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  378. Cynthia says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I never eat bruch lol breakfast person!

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  379. shusheshe says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Last time I went out to breakfast was just a few days ago, to Mcdonalds!

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  380. Wynell says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:06 am

    I apply my makeup after breakfast

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  381. Melissa says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:09 am

    This post reminded me I need to go to Sephora and get my free bay gift haha! I’ve been so busy with homework lately I forgot. I’ve got a midterm coming up this week so I’ll be spending Easter reading!!!

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  382. Bonnie says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:31 am

    A couple of weekends ago, I had some amazing brunch food at the Los Gatos Cafe in (natch) Los Gatos. I had difficulty choosing what to eat, but I will be back again soon to try something new

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  383. elle says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:58 am

    I recently re-read “A Wrinkle in Time,” a book from my childhood. So much Christian allegory!

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  384. Becky says

    April 8th, 2012 at 2:32 am

    I am really sad today

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  385. Donna Lyn Gan says

    April 8th, 2012 at 2:34 am

    im reading one of the top selling books today, incredibly close and extremely loud.what a tear jerker!

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  386. Mairyn says

    April 8th, 2012 at 2:53 am

    I do my makeup after breakfast; unless I go out for breakfast, of course…I don’t want to look like a troll and put everyone else off their toast 😛

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  387. MJ says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:27 am

    Spending time with fam this weekend. :3

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  388. Sirena Sparklestar says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Awesome! Hope I win!

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  389. JMay says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:52 am

    I am currently reading “A Game og Thrones”

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  390. Sue C. says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:53 am

    It’s been so long since I went out to breakfast/brunch that I don’t remember – does eating pancakes for dinner at Denny’s count 😉 Happy Easter! Have a great brunch!

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  391. Alexandra M says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:00 am

    I’m currently reading ‘The Hunger Games’ and I’m really enjoying it. I like a girl who can fight for herself, and doesn’t rely on a man for everything! I hope the movie is just as good! Thanks for a great giveaway! Xo

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  392. Joyce Lee says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:38 am

    i had brunch with my mum yesterday at a small french-style cafe, croissant, ham and cheese sandwich and scrambled eggs, yum!

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  393. Rie Maeda says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:39 am

    happy easter!

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  394. Roxanne says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:44 am

    Happy Easter to you and Tabs!

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  395. tabby says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Would love some new makeup. ;o)

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  396. Melissa Wright says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Happy Easter! I eat oatmeal for breakfast everyday! Love it with blueberries on it!

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  397. Libby says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:50 am

    There’s a great breakfast place close to my house that serves a chickichanga. It’s a breakfast burrito with eggs, spicy chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, and more! Obviously, I love it.

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  398. Karen M. says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Happy Easter!

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  399. saffron says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:05 am

    When I was getting lean for bodybuilding, going out to breakfast was my once-weekly treat. I wasn’t used to the carbs so I would wake up, gobble down a ridic breakfast, go home, and promptly pass out in a carb overload. THAT was living right there. 😀

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  400. Essy says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:20 am

    I’m reading an incredibly long (1000+ pages) and incredibly interesting book called “1Q84” and even though I’m only a third of the way through it, I know it’ll be one of those books that I’ll be sad to see it end.

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  401. Lili says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:22 am

    I always apply makeup before breakfast.

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  402. Holly G says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:46 am

    I went out to brunch last weekend when my friend was in town to visit! 🙂 It was delish!!!

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  403. Holly says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:47 am

    Happy easter!

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  404. Anneri says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Happy Easter, Karen & Tabs!

    A good book I read last week and can really recommend: The perfume lover. Perfect if you’re interested in the perfume industry!

    Anneri

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  405. Kaoyee says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Pick me!

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  406. Justine says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:09 am

    Happy Easter!

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  407. Sara says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:32 am

    We don’t usually go out to breaksfast but when we get croissants from Costco my boyfriend makes the most brilliant french toast from them and that is better than going out to eat any day!

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  408. Jess says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I haven’t gone out to breakfast in a long time but I’m going out for dinner with my family for easter today 🙂

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  409. Missy M says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Today I am recovering from celebrating my daughter’s fifth birthday and 2 nights of Passover celebration

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  410. Maca says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Happy Easter!
    TV show recommendation of the week: SMASH! It’s totally awesome, and the some.

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  411. Kitty says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Happy Easter and I love ice cream! 😀

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  412. Priscilla says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Face before breakfast and lippie after my coffee.

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  413. Julia says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:55 am

    We are on vacation for Easter this year.

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  414. Teri says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Just came back from breakfast! Best part of Easter service is Easter breakfast after 🙂

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  415. Jones says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I should get into the habit of eating breakfast, but I feel like I never have time! :C

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  416. Mylie says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Family dinner for Easter today, this is what I have planned for today! 🙂

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  417. Adell says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Hope you have a very Happy Easter & a wonderful brunch 😉

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  418. Christy O says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I need a vacation. Nothing exotic. Just a few weeks strolling through London would be heavenly.

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  419. BB says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Makeup before breakfast!

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  420. Denise says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:11 am

    My fingers are multicolored, thanks to Easter Egg dye. It’s just not Easter to me if I don’t do colored eggs.

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  421. KaylaK says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Man.. After reading your post about coffee and doughnuts that sounds pretty dang good right now! lol

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  422. Carissa says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Happy Easter!! Hope the doughnuts and coffee were awesome!

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  423. Rosie says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Watching last night’s SNL…I don’t care too much for Sofia Vergara but she was actually really good!

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  424. Hannah says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Happy Easter! I’m full of yummy treats and ready for a nap 🙂

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  425. Kathy says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:14 am

    I’m currently reading the French to English translation of the Phantom of the Opera. It successfully feeds my addiction.

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  426. marivel says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Happy Easter, Karen!

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  427. Katie says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:45 am

    The last time I went for brunch was at Jacks N Joes (Los Angeles) for my friend’s birthday two weeks ago. Their pancakes are crazy awesome in presentation and taste 🙂

    Hope y’all are having a lovely weekend!

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  428. The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Oatmeal is only acceptable to me if it’s drowned in cream and brown sugar:)

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  429. Karen says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Happy Easter to you and Tabs 🙂
    Aww, now I want pancakes! Hmmm…

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  430. Caro says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    I have already eaten way too many chocolate eggs today…

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  431. soo ma says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I do my make up before breakfast which I eat at work 😀

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  432. christine says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I have never worn foundation. I only use two items: eyeliner and concealer!

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  433. Maria says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    make up goes on after breakfast…cant work on an empty stomach 🙂

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  434. Michelle says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    happy easter karen! i’m so excited to eat FRENCH FRIES AGAIN!!!!!!!!! LOVE POTATOES! 😛

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  435. chunyi says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I have super oily skin and currently im looking for a really good primer and foundation, but I havent found anything that works without it balling up i. My face after a cohple of hours. I swear, I am forever cursed with this problem.

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  436. Katherine says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I rarely go out for brunch because I like cooking breakfast with my husband on the weekends. But I did go out for brunch a few weeks ago and had a breakfast pizza I have been thinking about since.

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  437. Lydia says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    The last time I went out to breakfast was last weekend when I went to visit my boyfriends parents!

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  438. Debbie says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I love hashbrowns!

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  439. Seree Fofana says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I love going to Old Country Buffet for brunch. They don’t really have brunch like food but I love buffets lol. I probably shouldn’t admit that I love OCB. I don’t go often every couple of years but when I do go I love it!

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  440. Georgette says

    April 8th, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Happy Easter! I went to brunch a few weeks ago and had the daily special: bananas Foster French toast. Amazing!

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  441. nekosan says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Yesterday I donated blood and went to see a movie (The Hunger Games). Today I’m just lolling around reading a book (“Night Sessions” by Ken MacLeod).

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  442. Maura Williams says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Happy Easter! After church this morning, I’ve been vegging out watching sports all day

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  443. Adele says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I like to put my makeup on before breakfast and then I touch up my lipstick after.

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  444. Donna F. says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I would love to see the Hunger Games movie and top on my list is to read the books!

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  445. Ceci says

    April 8th, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    I’m halfway through Bactera: The Good, The Bad, and The Benign.

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  446. Joe says

    April 8th, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Great golf game

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  447. Kate says

    April 8th, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Happy Easter!!

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  448. Jenna says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Happy holidays everyone.

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  449. Liz says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I’m not very good at breakfast making either, so I delegate it to the BF, who can only cook breakfast foods.

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  450. Ami says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I don’t need to fill in my brows they are wayyyyy to thick naturally

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  451. Nicole says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I don’t remember the last time I went out for breakfast. I usually sip a protein shake while I do my makeup.

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  452. Shelly says

    April 8th, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I”m cleaning today since its Sunday. =[ Enjoy the rest of your weekend Karen! =)

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  453. LolaAM says

    April 8th, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I definitely apply makeup after breakfast, unless I’m going out. Last time I went for breakfast was about a month ago to IHOP.

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  454. Katrina says

    April 8th, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Just had Easter brunch today, it was fabulous!

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  455. Jemica says

    April 8th, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    What up T-Money and K-Dawg?! Happy Easter! Just wrapping presents for my daughter’s 14th birthday. She desperately wanted some of those China Glaze Hunger Games Nail Polishes.

    During the week, I put my makeup on before breakfast but on weekends it’s breakfast first. Probably since I try to sleep in whenever I can…and then wake up hungry.

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  456. Kayla says

    April 8th, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Went out to breakfast last weekend with my sister, it was wonderful!

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  457. Laura H says

    April 8th, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I’m currently reading One Hudred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

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  458. jenn s. says

    April 8th, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Happy Easter, Karen! Hubby made monkey bread for breakfast for all of us this morning before we dashed off to church. 🙂

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  459. Patricia Caradonna says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    We had a wonderful Easter weekend – visited our sons in college and had a wonderful Easter dinner with my mother and daughter. My husband was very sick with the flu so we didn’t make it to church, but we had a wonderful time!

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  460. Angela says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Please pick my name Tabs!

    I’m your biggest Fan!

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  461. Kat says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Happy Easter! I’m looking forward to all the Easter candy sales tomorrow!

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  462. Joy says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I go out for breakfast or brunch at least weekly. Yum!

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  463. Janet says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Happy Easter!

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  464. Jane says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Happy Easter! Hope you had a wonderful weekend

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  465. brittany says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Hey! Thanks for the contest! I’m curious what software/process you use to pick the winner!

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  466. Boo says

    April 8th, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I worked today so no Easter brunch for me but we had a nice dinner with my mom. I hope you had a lovely day!

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  467. Victoria says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Happy Easter! I love all thing brunch!

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  468. Tess says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I usually apply makeup before breakfast, and luckily, I have very easy eyebrows to maintain, so NO FILLING! (:

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  469. MMM says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Need mor makeup.

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  470. Michelle says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I always put on my makeup before breakfast (but after a cup of coffee, of course!).

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  471. Patricia says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I put my makeup on before breakfast I don’t really get hungry in the morning. I cooked all day today traditional ham all the works I’m exhausted eat too much food wish I didn’t I think it will take me a month to lose all weight lol. Happy Easter! 🙂

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  472. Jaa Maurer says

    April 8th, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    I apply my makeup before my breakfast.

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  473. amanda says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I made mini cakes today for Easter! Yum yum! 🙂

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  474. Gail says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Cekebrity Apprentice is pretty good tonite.

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  475. Avery says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    i’m in NYC!

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  476. Angela G. says

    April 8th, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Happy Easter Karen!!
    When was the last time you went out to breakfast/brunch? What are you up to this weekend?
    – The last time I went out to breakfast/brunch was back sometime in February. For lent I decided to do a partial juice fast for about 3 weeks, and then went vegan only eating plant based foods and tons o’ salad. I managed to lose 25 lbs in the 40-47 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. My fiance & I went to Lakewood Church (Houston, Texas) and it was CRAY CRAY!! Never in my years attending have I ever sat in the “nosebleed” section until today.

    Do you apply your makeup before or after breakfast?
    I like to do it before breakfast cause lipstick with food crumbs is not cute, unless you want a snack for later, then you can lick your lips! LOL

    Are your brows filled in right now?
    Oh no honey, I take these little caterpillars on my forehead to get waxed at the nail salon. Those Asian ladies know how to shape them for me.

    P.S. I wish Sephora card butterflies were real. Then maybe I would get out more so I can catch them! =)

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  477. Melissa says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Me too!!

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  478. courtney b says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    thanks for the chance! hope i win!

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  479. Alison says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I ate a very large chocolate easter bunny for brunch today. Guess that means I need to go to the gym tomorrow!

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  480. Emilia says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    First time reading your blog!! Totally loving it!

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  481. rajee says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    sephora will be the first brand to try if I won for my birthday tomorrow

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  482. courtney says

    April 8th, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    happy easter!

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  483. Emily says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I’ve been craving pancakes like crazy!! I have to be good though, going on a cruise in 58 days!

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  484. Preeti says

    April 8th, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Happy Easter Karen! I went to brunch on Friday and had whole wheat banana an cakes. Mmmm!

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  485. laura says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    it’s been years… since I went out to breakfast

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  486. Lily N says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    It’s been awhile since I went out for breakfast/brunch…

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  487. Michaela says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I went to brunch at IHOP not long ago, I had a coupon for a free meal, LOL.

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  488. Claudia Davis says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Spent the holiday weekend with my family!!!

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  489. Steph says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I had the most amazing scones at brunch today!

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  490. rajee says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/momsfocus/status/189224495561715712

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  491. Ashley says

    April 8th, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Whats your favorite foundation?

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  492. Samantha says

    April 8th, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    picked up revlon sl lipstick in siren this weekend and I am IN LOVE. super wearable orange lip for spring!

    Reply
  493. Chrissy says

    April 9th, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    It’s my birth month!!! 😀

    @CorvsQueen

    Reply

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