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December Favourites

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Makeup Favourite: 

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Aveda Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-ment – Vibrant Red

I love a good red lips and Aveda has a great red lip and it’s natural! You can get this at Aveda for $30.

Skin Care Favourite:

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Boscia Charcoal Imperfection Corrector

Ever need a good spot treatment? Boscia Charcoal Imperfection Corrector is the one to get. The charcoal helps dry out the unwanted impurities without irritating the skin. Be sure to not to shake it! The water and treatment need to be separate! I got this at Sephora for $37.

Hair Care Favourite:

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Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray 

I got this randomly when I was waiting to cash out at Sephora and thought it was a good thing to try. I curl my hair a lot and need a like hold hair spray that will give some texture to my short bob. I got this at Sephora for $32.

Body Favourite: 

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Boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer

One day I was at Sephora I was walking around and I randomly put this moisturizer on the back of my hand, I continued to walk around looking at other products then rubbed my hand. It was so unbelievably soft that I just had to have it. I did the exact same thing to my friend and she fell in love with it as well. This is $50 at Sephora.

Home Favourite: 

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Cuisinart Programmable Coffee Maker

My boyfriend and I went to a Kitchen Stuff Plus Warehouse sale and found this coffee maker for $50. Now I don’t personally drink coffee but my boyfriend does and this was a good deal, it works wonders and you can’t go wrong for $50.

Music Favourite: 

Sunflower by Post Malone and Swae Lee

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

November Favourites

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Makeup Favourite: 

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Sephora Eye Lash Curler

As I wrote before I comb my lashes before curling them, I curl them with a simple eye lash curler from the Sephora Brand. There’s not much to say about a eye lash curler, it does it’s job and it’s not that bad of the price at $19.00.

Skin Care Favourite:

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Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask

Recently I’ve been getting into more skin care and masks as my face is losing it’s mind as we get closer to the holidays. I found this one and gave it a try (so did my boyfriend), my skin felt so smooth and soft after. Putting it on is easy, it dries fast and doesn’t hurt to peel it off. I got this at Sephora for $45.

Hair Care Favourite: 

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Pramasana Scalp Care

Once again Aveda products are my favourite when it comes to hair care, and to have the best hair care you have to have a healthy scalp. Pramasana is a 3 step at home scalp treatment. Step 1. Exfoliating Scalp Brush, work around in circles on your scalp which helps remove build up. Step 2. Purifying Scalp Cleanser, you can use on dry or wet hair, use like you would shampoo all over the scalp, rinse, shampoo with regular shampoo, condition. This helps cleanse and exfoliates to help balance sebum. Step 3. Protective Scalp Concentrate helps balances sebum levels and helps protect the scalp. After coming out of the shower part clean hair and use dropper, cover head with small drops and massage in. This product helps HUGE when it comes to all scalp issues, unfortunately it doesn’t come cheap, Step 1 is $30, step 2 is $45 and step 3 is $57. If you can’t afford them all separability Aveda salons will have the treatment that they can do for you for roughly $30.

Body Care:

Cool Shower Water

Believe it or not in Canada when it gets super cold everything gets dry; hair, lips, eyes and our skin. I don’t know about other ladies but I myself loves a good hot shower but that doesn’t sit well with my skin. I constantly have to remind myself to not have a boiling hot shower even though it feels good at the moment, I know it will dry my skin out and cool shower water will help that.

Home Favourite:

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Rogers Anyplace Tv 

My boyfriend and I don’t have cable but we love watching the Leafs play but finding a link can be hard. Thankfully my amazing Mum has cable and anyone with Rogers apparently have Anyplace Tv. Using her login we can watch hockey in peace!

Music Favourite: 

 

High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

August Favourites!

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Makeup Favourite:

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Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask – Champagne

I actually got this as a sample but loved that it was a lip mask but with some colour! It is thick so your hair will get stuck to it but the colours are great. My sample came with the colours, champagne, natural and smashed. I tried them all and they’re great, the colours aren’t too bright so it’ll go well with everyone. You can get this at Sephora for $30.00.

Skin Care Favourite: 

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Tarte – Tarteguard 30 Vegan Sunscreen SPF 30

As most of you know by now I have sensitive skin so I was looking for something that I could put on my face without breaking out. I bought this and decided to give it a try, now I liked it, I didn’t love it. It did the job, my face didn’t get 3rd degree burn, however, my face was still incredible red after spending the day at the beach (and yes I did reapply every 30-45 mins). After not being in the sun (the hour drive home) my face seemed to not be as red but still I thought the burn will show up later. In the end my face wasn’t burn’t! I bought this product at Sephora for $40.00.

Hair Care Favourite: 

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Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo and Conditioner

Cherry Almond is a softening shampoo and conditioner, it gently cleanses the hair all while maintaining natural lipids and oils. It’s creulty-free, vegan, colour safe and it smells amazing! I’ve used this on muiltple clients and they all love it. You can buy this at any Aveda salon or store for $21.00 for 250 ml.

Body Favourite: 

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Ombrelle SPF 30 Lightweight Sunscreen

Beach days are the best but you have to protect yourself from the sun. My Mum had just bought this but I needed sunscreen so she let me take it. Now sunscreen works my friends but you have to reapply it and that’s what I did. When I got there I put it on, sat in the sun for a bit and went in the water, after I got out of the water, I dried off, let the sun dry me out for maybe 2-3mins then I reapplied again. I did this all day, I was at the beach for 4 hours and didn’t get burnt! This product is thick so it works wonders, rub it in good but a little goes along way if you’re putting it on smaller areas. You can get this at Walmart for $20.00.

Home Favourite: 

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Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan

I saw this movie on Netflix and decided to watch it and found out this was based on a true story. I love reading books, they give you so much more information than a movie can so I decided to get her book. I couldn’t put it down even after watching the movie and knowing what happens, this is worth a read. You can get this at Chapters for $21.00.

Music Favourite: 

Better Now by Post Malone

 

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

June Favourites

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Makeup Favourite: 

 

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick – Spice

I love finding new lipsticks to try even though I don’t wear it to often, it’s just something good to have around for me; plus when I dress up sometimes I’ll throw a nice lip on. I found Anastasia’s lipstick in the check out line, it came in a mini set of 4 which I fell in love with the spice one! Now I’ve heard that the lipstick ‘flaked’ off but I haven’t had that problem with this. It is matte so it does tend to dry out your lips but I find that happens with all matte lipsticks. You can get this at Sephora for $23.00.

Skin Care Favourite:

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Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel

Our skin constantly changing and it’s a pain in the butt. As most of you know I have dry, sensitive skin so finding products that work for me is a challenge. I once again changed my skin care routine (which a new post is coming!) because my skin changed again. I got this a mini tester almost but I decided to give it a shot since I’ve heard good things from this brand. I love it, it doesn’t irritate my skin, doesn’t dry it out, it’s just perfectly clean. I liked it so much I used the small bottle and now I’m on to the big bottle. You can get this at Sephora for $37.00.

Hair Care Favourite: 

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Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Masque 

This is an intense moisturizing masque that uses buriti oil to help put hydration back into the hair. This is a part of Aveda’s Dry Remedy line, they have mulitple lines for different needs. I used this when I was a lifeguard since the chlorine just ruins your hair and now I use it because I bleach my hair. With Aveda a little goes a long way so this bottle will last you a long time. You can get this at Aveda stores or salons for $47.00.

Body Favourite: 

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Fitbit Versa

Yup! I’m one of those people! I bought the special edition because why not? My Fitbit was breaking and being weird so I got fed up and bought the new Versa. Now I’m not going to go into great detail because I want to do a review on it (coming soon) but I will say that I love it but at the same time was disappointed. I will explain in my upcoming review! You can get this at Best Buy, Fitbit store, electronic stores near you for $229.95 USD.

Home Favourite: 

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Bionaire Ultra Thin Window Fan 

Summer is around the corner, well in Canada we actually had a week of summer already, and not having AC sucks! I’ve had this fan for a couple years now and it’s the bomb.com. You can use this fan two ways: 1. Have the fans push the hot air out of your room to outside. 2. Have the fan suck the cold air into your room. How do you do this? Turn the fan around depending on which way you want it. On hot days I set it up to have the hot air sucked out of my room and by the time I come home from work my room isn’t as hot as it would be with nothing. Now it’s not as good at an AC but it works, my room isn’t that big so there’s point to get an AC. You can get this at Walmart for $50.00.

Music Favourite: 

Meant to Be by Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

 

 

November Favourites

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Makeup Favourites

 

False Eyelashes

The month of November I had two weddings to attend, one of them I was in the wedding party and the other I was just a guest. For both weddings though I decided that I wanted to have a nice face of makeup and some false eyelashes to go with it. I have a new love for eye lashes, I would totally get them done but I work in a pool and they would be ruined!

Skin Care Favourite: 

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CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Overnight Mask 

If you haven’t already noticed that I’m slowly becoming obsessed with Clinique products. I love this as a part of a Clinique sample kit. It’s great for those drier months in Canada also for when I come out of the pool and my face burns from chlorine! You can get this at Sephora for $46.00.

Hair Care Favourite:

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Oribe Signature Shampoo

This shampoo smells amazing and cleans your hair well! I love when guest come in asking for me to use this because it’s just amazing! You can get this at Holt Renfrew for $47.00-$150.00.

Body Favourite:

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One A Day Multi Vitamins

Well this one I’ve been using for awhile and I don’t know why I never thought to put this down. I prefer the gummies because they taste good and easy to chew. You can get these at Shoppers Drug Mart for multiple prices, just depends on if they have a sale or not.

Home Favourite: 

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Down Inside by Robert Clark

My Mum recently got me this book and I love it, I’m almost done reading it, but I highly suggest this book if you’re in to crimes or things about prisons. I personally wanted to read it because this guy worked at Kingston Pen and I recently went there. You can get this book at Chapters for $21.00.

Music Favourite: 

Let You Down by NF

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

 

 

 

October Favourites

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Makeup Favourites: 

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Sephora Collection Classic Line Felt Liner

My sister actually let me borrow this because I wanted a winged liner for a wedding I was going too. I obviously needed to practice this so I started early and loved this product. I use using just a cheap on from the drug store so it was smudging. As long as you leave this to dry you’ll be fine! You can get this at Sephora for $18.00.

Skin Care Favourite:

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +

This is step 3 of the Clinique Skin Care. It’s a nice step because it just feels good, the lotion isn’t oily and it doesn’t leave you skin feeling gross like other lotions I’ve used. You can get this at Sephora for $35.00.

Hair Care Favourite: 

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Aveda Texture Tonic

This is pretty much Aveda’s version of beach wave spray. I like it because it smells good (like all Aveda products) and it doesn’t leave your hair feeling disgusting like some beach wave spray I’ve used in the past. You can use this one wet or dry hair. You can get this at Aveda for $25.00

Body Favourite:

Shellac Nail Polish

Working at a salon and wearing regular nail polish doesn’t cut it because it litterally will only last a couple hours so I needed something that would cover the colour stains and stay on my nails. I don’t know why I’ve never done Shellac before but I’m in love with it for now. The price changes with where you go so give it a try if you’re like me and never really adentured into the nail world.

Music Favourite:

I Fall Apart by Post Malone

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Hot Tools Professional Carrying Case

Being a stylist, I needed something to carry all the tools for when I’m traveling without using a backpack and ruining my tools. So I went to Amazon and found this lovely Hot Tools Case. It’s great and I know the brand so I knew I could trust it.

Thanks for reading,

Maeg

 

 

 

September Favourites 2017

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Makeup Favourite:

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Urban Decay Ultimate Ozone Multipurpose Primer Pencil

I bought this because my other lip liner pencil ran out and I wanted to try something new. I got this one because it can be used on your lips or eyes or anywhere really. It actually works, it feels great on your lips before you put lipstick on! I got this at Sephora for $19.00.

Skin Care Favourite:

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Clinique Clarifying Lotion #2

This is the second step in Cliniques 3 step cleaning. It’s made to get rid of flakes and refine the pores, all you have to do it use a cotton pad and rub a small amount over your face. I got this a Sephora or Sears for roughly $24.00 for the big size.

Hair Care Favourite:

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Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring 

This ring is amazing, it’s good for all types of hair, it doesn’t leave a kink in your hair, no headaches, no split ends and no breakage. It actually works, all you have to do it use it like a regular pony tail. You can get this from Sephora for $10 for a pack of 3.

Body Favourite:

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Vans Slip On Skate Shoes

I love shoe shopping and I needed something for work and I love Vans so I bought these. Vans are great shoes, I currently have 3 pairs on the go that I wear all the time. I got these at Journeys for $50.00.

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Random Favourite:

My bridesmaid dress that I will not be showing a picture of because the wedding hasn’t happened yet but I’m love it. We got it from David’s Bridal!

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

 

 

 

July Favourites 2017

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Makeup Favourite: 

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NYX Cream Lipstick – Soft Spoken

My friend actually told me about this product because she wore it one day at school. She let me try it and I fell in love with it. It goes on creamy but dries matte which I love and it lasts pretty long. I got this at Shoppers Drug Mart for roughly $12.

Skin Care Favourite:

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Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush

I needed a new face cleansing routine because skin changes and I noticed mine just wasn’t working anymore so I decided to use Clinique. I actually got this brush in a set but I will talk about the other products it came with later on. This brush is amazing, it is a gentle vibration to help clean your face. It comes with the regular brush head but there’s different ones for different types of skin to fit everyone’s needs. I switched out the regular brush for the Gentle brush because I have sensitive skin. You can get this at a bunch of stores such as the Bay, Sears, Sephora, etc for roughly $111.

Hair Care: 

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Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo

They released this product while I was still in school at Aveda Institute and ended up using it almost everyday. This is a non-aerosol powder mist dry shampoo that smells like the Aveda Shampure smell. Because it’s non-aerosol in order to use it you tip it upside down, bring it back up and lightly squeeze. This product is amazing because I hate the smell of regular dry shampoos and this one doesn’t harm the Earth and it’s atmosphere because it’s non-aerosol. This product is always great for styling your hair, like braids and up-dos. Aveda sells thing product for $39.00.

Body Favourite: 

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Bittersweet Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Earrings

I just love all of Bitter Sweet’s jewellry but sadly they got rid of the location closest to me so I need to go to Mississauga now. I fell in love with these earrings online and had to have them so I got them. They look like expensive jewellry without having to break the bank for them. I got these for $78.00.

Home Favourite:

 

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Ikea Hemnes Dressing Table (Vanity)

My awesome boyfriend got me this for Christmas last year and it’s the best. It is on the big side so if you have a small room it can make things hard but it’s absolutely beautiful. On the other hand, putting it together was a pain in the ass but it’s worth it in the end. He got this at Ikea for $249.00.

Music Favourite: 

Banana Brain by Die Antwoord

Random Favourite:

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Google Pixel – Black

I got a new phone because my other one crapped out but I’m in love with this phone. It works wonders and it’s easy to use.

Thanks for reading,

Maeg.

15 Essentials When Going to a Wedding

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Lucky me I get to go to a wedding in less then 2 months and I thought this would be a great thing to write about. Lets get started..

  1. The Dress. Obviously you need a nice dress fit for a wedding! Get a dress that fits the surroundings, if you’re going to a beach wedding, get a dress that flows and bright colour; a church wedding, get a nice fancy dress that still looks amazing; a backyard wedding, I would just get a casual dress and do your hair up nicely, you get my point. Don’t be afraid to reuse a dress from a different wedding because I’m sure as hell doing that. I went to a wedding last year and found a dress that costed $300 but I LOVED it, now I’m going to wear it to this years wedding just changing the shoes.
  2. The Shoes. The shoes need to match with your dress or your accessories. The dress I have is kind of hard to change the colour so my shoes will match my dress. If you’re wearing lets say a red dress, you can play it up with some black accessories. When you’re picking out shoes remember a few things; they need to be comfortable, scratch the bottoms so you don’t slide all over the floor, you need to be able to walk in them, and be age appropriate.
  3. The Clutch/Purse. Now for most ladies this is a must, unless you want to be that girl who carries her cellphone in between her breast. I’m not saying you have to go out and buy a Michael Kors clutch, you can go to way cheaper places and find something just as good or better to fit your liking. Make sure your phone, some money and a camera will fix in there because that’s mostly what you will be holding.
  4. Accessories. I know a purse is a part of this topic but I mostly want to talk about jewelry. It’s a wedding, get some nice earrings, a necklace and a bracelet. Have some fun with it but still look classy.
  5. Make Up. Yay the fun part. Nothing more exciting to us ladies then getting all dressed up and having a good night. Well if you’re a girl like me who wears basic make up, (and I mean basic by mascara and eye liner and that’s it) then you will think make up is stressful. Never fear, basic make up is okay as long as it looks nice for a wedding, if not ask a friend to help you out or go to a make up store and they can show you how to do things!
  6. Hair. This for me is the fun part, I love doing my hair to look nice (since we all know I work in a pool and never get a chance to do it). When doing your hair I would suggest testing it out a few times at home before you do it. Practice makes perfect is a true sentence when it comes to doing your hair.
  7. The Invite. This is important to bring since you probably don’t know where the location is and it will have the address on it! Trust me, bring it and just leave it in the car unless you are told to bring it in.
  8. Money. I know it’s a wedding and everything is pretty much paid for but you never know when you’re going to need some money. Always bring some just in case!
  9. Camera/Cell Phone. Pictures, pictures, pictures. There’s nothing more fun then taking pictures with people at a wedding, it’s a memory you want to remember. But what you need to remember is that it’s someones special day and you don’t want to ruin it.
  10. Charger/Batteries. I know you’re thinking what camera takes actual batteries anymore? I’m talking about those old birds who still use the old camera that use batteries, and besides always bring an extra battery for those modern cameras if it runs out. You can charge the other one while you’re still talking pictures.
  11. Flats. This is mostly for the ladies, even if you did get those comfortable shoes your feet can still hurt by the end of the night or maybe you can’t dance in heels? Either way flats is a good way to fix that. You can bring a pair of TOMS or even a drug store has flats that fit in your purse just for that purpose!
  12. Deodorant. There’s nothing worse then dancing the night away and realizing you’re not fresh anymore! Now don’t fear if you have a car you and always go get fresh air and freshen up. If you don’t then well you will need to keep thing in your purse! A small one is all you need, I keep one in my purse anyways.
  13. Water. I’m not saying bring a huge jug of water to the wedding, I’m talking about those cute, small ones just to keep you hydrated throughout the ceremony.
  14. A smile. I know that sounds stupid but remember these photos are going to be someone memories for life. You don’t want to be standing in a photo with no smile because you don’t like smiling. Think of someone else and plus you probably look better smiling with your teeth anyways!
  15. A Drive Home/DD. This is the most important one, I cannot stress this enough. Please do not drink and drive! You have so many options these days that you do not have to nor should you! You can call a cab, call a friend, have a designated driver, plan for someone to pick you up, bus home if you live close!

Tips on New Shoes!

I have this thing with new shoes, I hate the way they feel not formed to your foot and are most likely uncomfortable no matter what you said in the store. I do this for all heels that I get because yea I don’t wear them a lot and I want to be comfortable!

Make sure the shoe actually fits! Don’t get a shoe a size too small because your feet will swell and then you will have bigger problems, not to mention your feet will kill right off the bat – those poor toes! Don’t get the show a size too big just because that’s all they had! They’re a million shoe stores out there, it might take you awhile but you will find them.

When you do get the shoes work them in. What I mean by working them in is wear them around the house all the time, for at least a month. By the time the wedding comes they will feel like running shoes.

Scratch the bottom of the shoes. I do this all the time so I don’t fall on my face when you get to the hall. They have nice flat floors with no grip! Trust me on this one. All you have to do it go on your driveway and drag your feet around.