Winter Reading List

I can't believe how quickly this year is going by! It seems like just yesterday summer was here, but now it's getting cold and snow is falling. I don't know about you, but all I want to do is curl up with a soft blanket and a good book and let the snow fall. Speaking of books, I have some that are perfect to read during the cold months.

Children's Christmas Books

I know Christmas isn't here yet, but it is getting very close! What better way to get into the Christmas spirit then reading old Christmas books you used to read as a child. Some of my favourites are A Cup of Christmas Tea and The Night Before Christmas.

A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

What's Christmas without a little Charles Dickens. Usually I just watch a Christmas Carol (okay, I watch the Muppets version), but this year I've decided to read it as well. It's a classic, so how could I not.

The Selection Series - Kiera Cass

This one has really nothing to do with Christmas, as Christmas doesn't even exist in this dystopian society. It is on the other hand a great series which I can only describe as a cross between The Hunger Games and The Bachelor. This is a great feel good series (although it does have some soul crushing moments) which is perfect for sitting around in comfy pjs and relaxing.

Girl Online - Zoe Sugg

Oh, how I love Zoe Sugg. Girl Online has been on my reading list for quite awhile, and I've decided that this winter will be the perfect time to just snuggle up with a fuzzy blanket and some tea, and read Girl Online... and Girl Online 2... and 3... wow, I'm super behind.

We Were Liars - E. Lockhart

We Were Liars follows Cadence Sinclair's journey trying to remember her summer, after an she has an accident on her family's private island. One of the most incredible books I've read in a long time, with an ending that I did not see coming.

All The Bright Places - Jennifer Niven

Not going to lie, this book made me cry for hours after I finished, but it was so unbelievably touching that I already want to read it again. This book is about Finch, a boy who wants to die, and Violet, the girl he meets and saves on top of a bell tower. This is probably the biggest tear jerker since The Fault in Our Stars.

The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily - Rachel Cohn and David Leviathan

I'm currently making my way through all of Cohn and Leviathan's books (Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist is my favourite so far!) but the Twelve Days of Dash and Lily is perfect for the Christmas season, as it follows Dash, Lily, and their closest friends and family while they try to remind Lily of the magic of Christmas.


So that is my Winter reading list! If there is any books you think I should read this winter, please leave a comment below!

Face Shop // Haul & Review

     I feel like I will always be the person that smudges her nails 3.4 seconds after putting nail polish on because I literally cannot keep my hands still. I'm not even kidding, I'm writing this post with wet nails. Already smudged 4 of them.

     Anywayssss, my credit card hates me but my inner beauty lover is a happy, happy girl. I've just had a small delivery from the Face Shop so I thought that I would show you my mini haul and do a quick little review.

    I want to say how happy I am with their shipping. My mom's first order (months ago) came super late and incomplete but she had called and told them what happened, they corrected their mistake and within two days she had all of her order, and since then all of our packages have been super quick (usually between 2-4 days) and really inexpensive which is great because I am the most impatient person while waiting for deliveries and I will literally stop shopping at any place that has shipping prices over $10.

     So getting on with the haul now...

     First up, this Rice Water Cleanser, $13, which says it is a cleansing foam. I wouldn't necessarily say that it's super foamy,  but it lathers really well. I've definitely noticed a difference in my skin since using this, my acne is clearing up, and my skin overall seems brighter. 

I've used a few face masks from The Face Shop, but this aloe face mask, $2, is definitely one of my favourites.  It is super soothing and makes my skin feel incredibly hydrated. It's recommended to use once, but I put it in a sealed container to get another use out of it.

 Next up is the Mild Papaya Peeling Mask, $17, which scared the crap out of me the first time I used it. When I read "peeling mask" I figured it would be a mask that you put on, wait to dry and then peel off. I was wrong. This one really isn't a mask, but a gel that you put on that peels off your dead skin. Sounds super sketchy, I know, but I'm honestly so in love with it now. I use this once a week, and my skin feels so much better the next day, and my acne is clearing up so well since using this.

Finally, this Acacia Honey Hand Cream, $6,which is probably my favourite thing I've bought from the Face Shop. It is super moisturizing, sinks into your skin quickly, and isn't greasy. Also it smells SO good. This is definitely my new go-to hand cream.
   
   






     I would definitely recommend these products or The Face Shop in general, if you're looking for good quality products for a really good price. Also they have some great deals going on for Christmas so if you're stumped on what to get someone, definitely check it out!

*all opinions are my own and I purchased all of these products myself.*