#VLOG: Making Christmas Dinner 2016

This year for Christmas I didn't travel to my hometown and decided to stay in Los Angeles. However, I still made a wholesome Christmas dinner for myself and had a blessed day. I hope you had a lovely Christmas as well. Have a Happy New Year!

Here's a quick video blog about my time Making Christmas Dinner (2016)

#Sunday Time With God Episode 27: Happy Birthday Jesus Christ! #ChristmasDay

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to Jesus Christ! In this Sunday Time With God Episode 27, we learn how the birth of Jesus came about, reading from the book of Matthew in the Bible. 


This year has brought changes in my life, transformations, new people into my circle, tests of my patience and will to never give up, and so much more. However, I could not have gone through any of those things without Jesus Christ on my side. I'm happy to have a spiritual relationship with Him and continuing to grow stronger in Him more and more every day. 

On this day of December 25th, we celebrate our Savior...

In this video below, we celebrate Jesus Christ and learn about how it all came about. If you have your Bible or Bible app, you can read or follow along with me.

Your Target Deals and Specials (Dec 25 - Dec 31) #ShopTarget

Shop Target, the week of Dec 25 - Dec 31, for amazing deals and specials to refresh your home and already fashionable style! Click an image or link below to see the deal or special!

FYI: The links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.

Home Sale! Save up to 25% + extra 10% on bed and bath with promo code: BEDBATH



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20% off jeans for the family






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@ELFCosmetics Daily Face Cleanser & Daily Hydration Moisturizer Review | #BeforeBed #playbeautifully

During my last shopping trip to Target, I decided to purchase e.l.f. cosmetics Daily Face Cleanser and their Daily Hydrating Moisturizer. I have been using these two products together for about 5 days now and have liked the results. So I decided to see if I could use them at bedtime as well, especially the hydrating moisturizer. You can watch my before bed beauty vlog/review below!



My Product Reviews

e.l.f Daily Face Cleanser at Target

The e.l.f. Daily Face Cleanser provides a nice, light, lather when applied to dampened hands and face. You do not need too much so be careful because it is a loose-textured product and comes out easily from the tube. My skin felt really clean and soft during my day cleansing. So I expected the same results during the night-time application as well. It is a new product, I noticed from the packaging, so I like it a lot because it's lightly scented (smells clean) and cleans my face without leaving a soapy residue.

e.l.f. Daily Hydration Moisturizer at Target

The e.l.f. Daily Hydrating Moisturizer pairs nicely with e.l.f cosmetics daily face cleanser for day wear. The moisturizer is indeed lightweight, made with purified water, Jojoba, Aloe, Vitamin E, Cucumber, Shea Butter, Grape and Orange. It provides a subtle glow and moisture to my face that works well with or without makeup. I could see my face staying consistently moisturized throughout the day and it was naturally vibrant. After using it before bed, I saw that glow as well and when I woke up the next morning, my skin looked clear, rested, and still had a subtle moisture to it. It was not greasy at any time and being that it is lightweight, I recommend this for a day and night moisturizer. The two products work very well together, both are not harsh on the skin and provides the clean and moisture that you expect in your daily face care.



Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud purchased these beauty products for personal use. This blog review and vlog is 100% my own opinions. Your results may vary. This blog is also an affiliate of Target.

#IReadThisBook: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

It has to be many weeks now, but I have finished the book, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, today. 



My Book Review
I learned that he was a radical kind of guy, with strange eating habits, strong-willed to the point of hurting people's feelings, and the best husband and father he knew how to possibly be, while the CEO of Apple. He was passionate about integrating useful products in a simple manner for the end user and those innovations established his legacy in history. 

The book, Steve Jobs, was an insightful read, with a roller coaster of events that left me feeling excited at times, disappointed with Steve Jobs and his actions, concerned about his eating habits, argumentative then agreeable, and finally understanding of his overall life's journey. Everything in his life made him the man he was.

#Sunday Time With God Episode 26: Cheerful Giver #BibleDiscussion

In this Sunday Time With God Episode 26, we learn how to be cheerful givers. During the holiday season and other special occasions, we sometimes feel pressured and burdened to give. This can be financially, emotionally, physically, and even socially. 

In God's Word, we learn that in our giving:

• We cannot give just to give.
• We must not give if our heart is not in the right place to give.
• In our giving, God will provide everything we need to be a blessing, the financial resources, knowledge, plans, and instructions.

God will make sure that we are in-line with His divine purpose. When we allow ourselves to be used by God even when we feel like we "don't have enough" or we "don't feel like it", we are then learning how to sow generously and how to be a cheerful giver. 

This week, I saw a personal example of God working in my life as a blessing to another. I gave a financial blessing of $50 and was not expecting anything in return. However, God had another plan and on the next day, He had me park my car right next to 10% ($5 bill) of what I gave on the day before. When I opened my car door I happened to look down and saw it. I was completely shocked but realized a few seconds later God was confirming His Word to me, in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. God is alive and working in our lives. What an example, right?

In today's Bible discussion video below, we learn more about this in 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15. If you have your Bible or Bible app, you can read or follow along with me.