Friday Q&A: Our Favorite Place To Travel, Eyeliner I Use, Meals I Cook, and More
It’s FriYay! Last weekend, Neil, the kids and I spent the weekend up in Lake Tahoe again. It was our third trip in 6 weeks and boy did we have fun. If you watch my Instagram stories, you can see how much snow Lake Tahoe got over the course of three trips. So pretty. I also ended up buying more pjs for the boys to match Emma and me. So watch out for that picture coming soon. Ha! This week, I got some great questions and I have answered those all below for my Friday Q&A.
Friday Q&A
1. What place was your favorite to travel to?
Well….I love all the places I have travelled for different reasons. I absolutely fell in love with Venice, Italy. The food was amazing, the people were extremely friendly and it’s just such a unique spot to visit. However, if I had to pick one place that I loved the most, it would be Jamaica. Neil and I got married in Ochos Rios so Jamaica will always hold a special place in my heart. We literally laid on the beach all day, snorkeled, got married, sang karaoke (after quite a few drinks), and met a lot of amazing people. I will never forget this trip and if I ever do….Neil has video of me singing RESPECT at the top of my lungs just in case!
2. What kind of false eyelashes do you use daily?
I actually do not wear these at all. Yes, it’s true. I have naturally long, thick curly eyelashes. I don’t do anything to them except put on this Armani Mascara. My kids have all been blessed with these same eyelashes as well. Neil always jokes they came from him, but it’s apparent who passed that on.
3. Where is your favorite place to eat when you visit Lake Tahoe?
SO, us Wagner’s have quite a routine when we visit Lake Tahoe. There are some really great places to eat but by far our favorite place to eat with the kids is Azul Latin Kitchen. They have fab margaritas and frozen vodka lemonade and their food is delish! Mmmm fish tacos! I am currently working on a Lake Tahoe Travel Guide and will list all our favorites there.
4. Can you please tell me how you grow your blog? You’re phenomenal!
I actually have a post I did which could be of great help to you! Check it out, here.
5. What is your favorite thing to cook?
Hmmm….I make a really good creamy pasta sauce. All the kids will eat it too which says a lot! I’m actually quite the griller as well. Since my husband works so much, I take charge on smoking a ton of meat on Sundays for his lunches all week. I smoke chicken wings, drumsticks, thighs, steak and my absolute favorite is a rack of lamb……SOOOOOO Good! Don’t forget to check my Food/Wine section for some awesome recipes!
6. Can you point me in the direction of the eyeliner you wear all the time?
There are a few brands I have used over the years, however, my favorite right now is Tarte Sex Kitten, here. Neutrogena also has a new precision eyeliner that works amazing and I also have used Lancôme liquid liner.
7. What TV shows are on your DVR?
Right now, Neil and I have been binge watching Outlander. It’s so good and totally makes you want to take a trip to Scotland ASAP. Neil has to get up pretty early during the week, so we don’t get to watch many shows or movies until the weekend. During the week, I will curl up on the couch after he’s asleep and watch my Bravo shows and write blogs (like I am doing now watching RHOBH). We also love Ozark, Homeland, Better Call Saul and Shameless. Downton Abbey was a huge favorite of mine and I basically will watch any type of British love story.
8. I need new jeans. Help me!
Jeans can be tricky because there isn’t one pair fits all. I remember as a teen, I hated jean shopping because my legs were so long and skinny and everything looked like floods. I even wore leg warmers under my jeans to bulk up my legs because I was so self conscious! I know…crazy right?! As an adult, I have tried all sorts of brands but the pair I cling to most and ALWAYS pull out are my J.Brand Marias! I literally have them in 7-8 colors and they have lasted YEARS people! You can check them out, here. I also love J.Crew jeans because they are less expensive and have a TALL size. I do size down in most of their skinny jeans. I wear this pair often, here. These Madewell jeans are also fab and on sale.
Thanks for reading my latest Friday Q&A! Have a fun question or need tips on just about anything? Ask me! Happy Friday! I will also be doing Follower Appreciation Friday on my Instastories for those of you who regularly like and comment on my posts! Your support doesn’t go unnoticed so thank you.
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Perry | 3rd Mar 19
I have always wanted to go to Jamaica! After reading your answer, I now want to go even more 😀
Cheryl Shields | 3rd Mar 19
Thanks for sharing. Heading to get that mascara!
Manda Buccieri | 3rd Mar 19
I loved Venice too! The food, wine, & architecture were amazing!
Deanna Straub | 3rd Mar 19
Thanks for the interesting information. Now I want a Frozen Vodka Lemonade and a fish taco!! You’re life sounds so wonderful. It is what you have made it, I’m sure. Good for you. You are a wonderful, beautiful, and very intelligent young woman.
Angela Yang | 3rd Mar 19
I’m going to try some of the eyeliner you suggested. I need some good one that doesnt smear!
Lili Jordan| 3rd Mar 19
This was so fun to read! It’s amazing that your eyelashes are just naturally that long!
Natalie | 3rd Mar 19
I have been considering false lashes but am wondering how long they last.
Margaret S Porter | 3rd Mar 19
This was such a fun post. I have been looking for a great mascara. Im going to try the one you use. We like the same tv shows. Have a great week!
Klydra Pugh | 3rd Mar 19
I must find a recipe for frozen vodka lemonade. Yum.
Michelle Damon | 3rd Mar 19
Thanks for the mascara tip! I’m going to have to try it now! And we’re going to need your pasta sauce recipe…..I love everything pasta! 🤤😜
RACHEL MERTZ | 3rd Mar 19
I’ve never considered wearing leg warmers under my jeans for thicker legs – ha ha ha!
Stefanie G | 3rd Mar 19
I always love q&a posts! Hope you have more!
Terry Ernst | 3rd Mar 19
I have never heard of fish tacos, I am 57. What kind of fish are in those? And is the rest authentic mexician ingredients?
April | 3rd Mar 19
Oh I love fish tacos! The best are made with cod, which I use at home too! I have also had mahi mahi and even salmon. Cod is a great fish to use though and healthy!
Stacey Roberson | 3rd Mar 19
Love this! Can you share your recipe for the creamy pasta sauce. I love pasta and always looking for new sauces.
Babette | 3rd Mar 19
Love your suggestion of the jeans. I need new ones and I’d like to look chic and not wear mom jeans!!! 🤣🤣 love your blog!!
Jennifer| 4th Mar 19
That restaurant in Lake Tahoe sounds great!
Jennifer
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Vickie | 4th Mar 19
Guilty pleasure for me is also RHWBH and NY. Gah!
We were engaged in Runaway Bay Jamaica, always special and magical, customs, beauty, people, food a fave here too.
Ditto on Tahoe and Yosemite and entire area a fave vacation some years back. Flew in from Florida with our gear, rented a mini van and …Camped for two weeks and did the loop from after Landing in San Fran…loved everything. Awesome experience.
Susan Christy | 4th Mar 19
I’ve wanted to go to Lake Tahoe FOREVER! Tried many times over the years, but all of my trips were cancelled due to airline strike, airline going out of business, having to cancel due to work, husband in the hospital. I am going to make it one day!!! It’s okay — I’ve been tons of other places but my life won’t be complete until I make it to Tahoe!!!
Courtney Byers| 4th Mar 19
How fun! I loved learning more about you, April. I also am in love with Venice. I want to go back with my hubby someday.
Ashh| 6th Mar 19
I need to check out the eyeliners you mentioned.
Pam Wheeler | 8th Mar 19
I would love to visit Jamaica. I enjoy cooking tomato sauce myself, along with creamy basi tomato soup. I do need new jeans, so I appreciate the advice.
Eva Mack | 1st Apr 19
Great read…lots to think about…enjoy the dream of it all