So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
Mostly, yes, if we’re just window shopping and I’m not expecting to find something. If I’m on the hunt for a specific item, then it’s not as fun for me because then I’m just overwhelmed, LOL!
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
Air fryer chicken parmesan. I’m trying a new recipe!
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
Oh, totally. I’m going to try my best to make it a smooth one though. I’m aiming for minimal chaos as we lead up to the holidays, please.
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
Anywhere between five minutes (side part and low bun) and 20 minutes (loose waves).
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?
Definitely! If it’s something that I love that I think my friends and family will love too, then I hook them up. Yesterday I bought some makeup for Connor, as a matter of fact. She needs some non-irritating eye makeup to wear to dance performances, so I grabbed some Clinique on sale online at Nordstrom.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?
1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
YES! It’s one of my favorite hobbies!
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
I cooked/meal-prepped lasagna (for lunches) and oatmeal w/fried apples (for a few breakfasts) last night so that is all I really plan on doing!
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
Yes – the weather is still deceptively nice right now but I’ll take it as long as it lasts.
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
5-10 minutes. I usually just blow dry my bangs so they don’t dry wonky.
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?
Yes. If I catch a good sale and know it’s something they will use.
1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
No
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
Long green beans
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
No, it’s pretty much still summer out here
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
Like 7 minutes, since it’s just throwing everything up into a bun and then touching up with some gel for flyaways but I have been wanting to change that routine for a while now and maybe I will in the future.
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?
Yes, but of late it’s mainly my own stash of unopened products that I’ve been shopping from.
1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
I would (probably) if there were a thrift store near me. It’s so weird, the stores around me are mostly discounters, even though this is considered to be a high-income area. Nearest me are: Ross, Marshalls, Target, and Walmart. The nearest mall is now about 7 miles away.
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
Probably some hamburgers I froze around a month ago. Or make some cookies or a cake. It’s been a while since I baked anything. Hot weather discourages one from baking.
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
If you mean “fall weather” – ha! It’s 93 degrees with 48% humidity now (4:58 PM CDT). It won’t be “fall” weather here for probably another 4-5 weeks. I can assure you that most people in TX hate summer heat, and can’t wait for it to end. Just this morning I heard the high school kids on the KEOM FM station (it’s owned by the Mesquite, TX school system) talking about how tired they were of the heat and how they couldn’t wait for it to cool down some.
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
About 15 minutes. I don’t use heat tools very often at all. Now, if I color my hair, that takes about 1.5 hours altogether.
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?
I used to buy perfume for my mother. She’s been deceased for 2 years, so I don’t really have another female to buy for.
1. Do you enjoy thrifting? No.
2. One thing you plan to cook this week? Just got back from LA so I haven’t thought about it yet. Maybe fish and a salad.
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year? No, the weather still feels like summer for me.
4. How much time does it take to do your hair? 5 min to blow-dry. less if I let it air dry.
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people? Not as much as I used to. Now that Dear Daughter is on her own, I usually just pick up sunscreen in Japan for her.
1. Do you enjoy thrifting? No
2. One thing you plan to cook this week? Stir Fry with Chicken
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year? Not yet…still too warm here
4. How much time does it take to do your hair? Depends on the day… Sometimes just 5 minutes – sometimes 45 minutes. If I want to wear it straightened… I have to blow dry it completely and straighten it. My hair is naturally very wavy and thick🤪.
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people? Sometimes I buy makeup for my younger sister for Christmas.
1. Do you enjoy thrifting?
Not anymore. Between looking for plus size and trying to find pieces in acceptable (non-wool) fabric, it generally doesn’t work out for me.
2. One thing you plan to cook this week?
Maybe some chili for my dad. We usually keep a stash in the freezer.
3. Did fall sneak up on you this year?
Yes, it’s still 80+ degrees here so it’s hard to believe that we’re in mid-September. However, the leaves are changing and there are pumpkins in every store.
4. How much time does it take to do your hair?
Maybe 10-15 minutes to comb conditioner through and blow dry. On non-wash days I just run a brush through it.
5. Do you ever buy beauty products for other people?
No, I’ve found that when people do that for me I end up donating the products. It’s just too personal unless you’re sure exactly what the person wants…and doesn’t want!