Welcome & Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Welcome to the launch of my blog! There couldn’t be a more beautiful time of year to bring this to you – The Christmas Season! Such a joyous time of celebrating the birth of something new. It’s also a time of giving, and a time of receiving! I am a giver! And I can’t help but think of you this year as I am planning out my gift giving.
As a token of my appreciation to all the love and support I have received from each and every one of you, I would like to share some holiday cheer, and do a little giveaway. It is because of you and your kind requests, that my blog has been thought about, prayed about and came to conclusion. I am thrilled to have followers both young and old and I love the interaction I have with both. As I was planning out my personalized gift to share with one lucky subscriber, I decided upon a gift that my young following base would enjoy for themselves, but one that ladies of my age would enjoy, as well … whether to give, or split up the products between themselves and other loved ones. As you know, I love all things beauty, and I know for myself, I would absolutely love to receive a customized gift full of such pretty delights. With that being said, it is a pleasure for me to give this gift and put it in the hands of someone else who shares in this love of makeup & all things girly.
Products from ‘Love & Beauty by Forever 21 * Pressed Powder with Argan Oil $6.90 * Volumizing Mascara with Argan Oil $5.90 * Hydrating Concealer with Argan Oil $4.90 * Hydrating Lipstick with Argan Oil $4.90
Products from ‘Love & Beauty’ by Forever 21 * Grapefruit Cleansing Tissues $4.90 * Lint Roller with Refill $1.00 Product from Lush *Luxury Lush Pud $6.95
e.l.f. eyelash curler $3.00 @ Target or Walmart * Up & Up Blush Brush $5.99 @ Target * Hollywood Blotting Papers $4.97 @ Walmart
Cosmetic Bag * Soho FUNKtionally Fun Weekender $5.08 (clearanced) @ Target
* Giveaway Value $57.76 * + a couple extra’s I threw in (not pictured) xoxo
I am thrilled to have you stop by, and hope you enjoy all that I have in store. I enjoy being interactive with you, giving information, answering questions and doing what I can to inspire you. I encourage you to be a part of this process with me. Please subscribe to my blog, follow me and like my social media. I’m excited to do this and look forward to sharing it with you. I Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!
It’s giveaway time! The Giveaway will run until Friday, December 18, 2015 at 12 AM ET. The giveaway is open internationally. All entrants under the age of 18 must have parental permission to enter. ONE person will win every item shown in the giveaway.
You can enter by following the directions in the Rafflecopter widget posted below (check out this blog post for more information on entering Rafflecoptor giveaways). The directions include, Step 1) Subscribe to my newsletter in the Subscription box located at the right hand side of this website. Step 2) In the ‘Comment’ box below, leave me a comment with 1-2 suggestions on what you would like to see a post about on this blog. Step 3) on my Instagram or Facebook, ‘like’ the photo showing the picture of the giveaway. It’s that easy! By entering this giveaway, you agree to subscribe to the TracyHensel.com newsletter. I’ll announce the winner on THIS blog post and contact them directly through email. I wish you Merry Christmas and Good Luck!
CONGRATULATIONS to Donna Paul!!! Donna is the winner of my ‘Beauty Bag!’
Robin Nicholson
12/11/2015Hi Tracy, i’s Robin, robbyrob718, from instagram! I would love to see a post on the rolling cart you use for all your makeup products. I am always looking for ways to organize my makeup (and my jewelry). Sometimes I keep going to the same products because I don’t remember what I have! Best of luck to you on your new blog!
Keri Thomas
12/14/2015Looking forward to all your healthy eating/workouts ideas, your fabulous recipes and fashion /outfit inspiration♡
Heather Henderson
12/11/2015Yay, so excited for your blog :). I’m looking forward to your healthy lifestyle and beauty tips
Laura
12/11/2015Budget friendly gift ideas!
Michelle Cheney
12/11/2015I am looking forward to more of your healthy eating posts! love the snapchats you do on these!
Samantha Boshaw
12/11/2015Hey! I love you Snapchat! My favorites that I’d love to see more of are meal ideas, showing of products you use and their benefits, and some work out ideas!
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Kaitlyn menosky
12/11/2015Hi! This is awesome that you’re doing this! I love following you on IG to see the latest things you use 🙂 I’d love to see where you get a lot of your fall inspired looks and also how you make your hair look so perfect! Miss you ❤️
Cristi Ramos
12/11/2015Love all of your Snaps and your IG posts. I would like to see more info on workouts. I’m currently in the process of trying to train to possibly enter an NPC contest in 2016.
Donna Paul
12/11/2015I’ve been looking forward to your blog and just love all the helpful advice and tips that you offer on IG and Snapchat! I would love to learn more about starting a workout regime and the types of exercises that I can do both in the gym and at home. I also look forward to more of your healthy food choices as well as the supplements that you take and why. God bless you for sharing your knowledge and being a wonderful role model for women. Merry Christmas!
Chelsea Hart
12/11/2015You’re the cutest! I love your snaps, so glad you decided to do a blog! I would love to see fitness and beauty blogs. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! – Luke 2:14
Patricia Owens
12/11/2015The website looks great, Tracy! It’s very user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing as well. Some things I would like to see on the website are just continuing your tips and tricks of daily life. I love your videos on SnapChat! I would like to see videos and not just print. I think you have a very good presence on video and you should take advantage of that! Print is great, but I definitely love the videos! I would also like any “life” advice and dating advice! I know you are married, but some of us are still single so if you have any good ideas about dating, friends, family, etc. please pass them along! Best of luck with your new ventures!
amanda
12/11/2015Hey tracy! here from snapchat and all the way from NC!! I would like to see some blogs about how to stay organized with 3 small kids!!! it’s sooo hard. also more blogs about healthy eating…tips, quick meals that are delish and kids love. thanks for the giveaway and congrats on this new adventure!
Amy Henson
12/11/2015Awesome job on your blog site! I would enjoy seeing a blog about the supplements you recommend; not only what they are, but the benefits of each. Also, I enjoy getting meal ideas that you eat yourself (I don’t eat what I make for my family, either, lol)! I also love hearing about your makeup/skin care/anti-aging products! Oh, and exercise regimen! Love all you do! XO
Raquel Gomez
12/11/2015Hi Tracy,
Love your Intagram, your Snapchat and now your blog!!!!
I’d love to see about skin care, make up and workout ideas for busy moms.
Happy Holidays!!!!!
McKenzie Dowell
12/11/2015I really like the set up of your blog! I’m looking forward to hair and makeup tips!
Leigh
12/11/2015Congratulations on the launch of your blog! I’m easy…. I love any tips for all things girly!!! Hair nails makeup clothing, gym life…..you name it! Xoxo
Deanne Zabolotny
12/11/2015I love any and all of your great tips you have shared! I would love to know more about your great organizational skills….closets, drawers, cupboards, mail, etc.
Also, how to be a successful clothes shopper. I walk into a store and am so overwhelmed from what color to choose, to what style looks good on me.
Christina Giamportone
12/11/2015Congrats on your blog!! This is a wonderful accomplishment and I love reading blogs. You inspire me with your makeup, healthy eating, and style tips. I am a new mother of an almost 4 month old so I am looking at suggestions for getting back into shape or tips for organizing. I also want to see that makeup organizer you have too. Haha!
Suzanne Tucker
12/11/2015I would love to see a post about keeping a home organized when you have a big family!
Jen
12/12/2015I’ve been following you on Snapchat and Instagram and so excited for your blog. I would love to see healthy recipes and workout ideas, in addition to beauty tips.
Sara
12/12/2015Absolutely love your new blog! You’re one of my favorites to follow on Snapchat and Insta! Would love some gift giving guides on the blog..especially maybe on what to get a boyfriend for the holidays. I know you’d have lots of great ideas! Keep up the great job! 🙂
Lesley Ann
12/12/2015Love the blog Tracey!!
Would love to see your workout regimes and HIT workouts that keep you in shape xx good job
Rebecca
12/12/2015Congrats on a your new blog from Go4hoosiers! Love everything you are already doing on snapchat and insta. I would like to see more recipes and meal planning that you do for your family and yourself. But I really just am inspired by all things Tracy! Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Gracie Gomez
12/12/2015Congratulations! Seeing as you reached your goal of creating this site, would like to know more about setting goals and achieving them. Thanks, Tracy!
Nancy Shade
12/12/2015Hi Tracy! Nancy from Instagram and Snapchat! I am so excited for your blog, congratulations!
Katie Clouser
12/12/2015I love your Snaps and IG. Thank you for sharing. I found myself needing to purchase some of the candles you recently showed off. Good luck with your blog. I am looking forward to reading it.
Monica
12/12/2015HI TRACY!! I love your Snap’s and IG accounts!.. Congrats on this new blog! and YESS consider YouTube! I love makeup tips and healthy eating ideas – but I do not mind all the sugar goodies as well 😀
Christine V.
12/12/2015Hi Tracy! I’m a follower from Instagram and snapchat. I enjoy your snap stories! What I’d like to see in the future are posts about you as a mom and your family. What I mean by that is, seeing as how you have a big family, I’m sure you have things (routines, schedules, tricks? 🙂 that you’ve learned along the way. I’d love to see some ways your run your household. I also enjoy your recipes (I’ve made the puppy chow, cheeseburger soup and now buy those salmon packets!). Thanks for sharing.
Helene
12/13/2015Hi Tracy, I follow you on snap and Ig, Im addictedtojcrew22. I love your new blog! I would love to see tricks and ideas on how you balance a big family, keep your house clean, keep up with your own beauty routine while being able to work out etc. I have 3 teens and there seems to be never enough time for myself. Maybe, a quick makeup tutorial? Your are one of the sweetest, humblest women Ive seen on IG.
Petra Kos
12/13/2015I love your blog, I’d love to see a Christmas inspired make up look or some makeup look for New Year’s Eve party. And posts about your lifestyle would be amazing! 🙂
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Debbie
12/13/2015Hey, I love your snap chat and instagram! I would like to see your workout routine and some winter candle recamendatons.
Finoon O.
12/14/2015I would love a fitness section on here. I just had my first baby and trying to get back into shape! I first saw you on Instagram and then snapchat. You’re literally the first person I scroll to see on sc. I love when I have to catch up. You’re truly an inspiration! Lots of love xo!!
Paula
12/14/2015Hi Tracy,
I would love to see more of your healthy eating plan and workout regime for the woman on the go. Love all outfits. I often come here for inspiration.
Paula from California.
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12/14/2015Hi would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re wodking with?
I’m looking to start my own blog soon but I’m having a hard time deciding between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique.
P.S Apologies for bejng off-topic but I had to ask!
tracyhensel
12/14/2015Hi & Welcome! I am using WordPress and Hosted through Hostgator. I did a lot of research and wouldn’t have went any other way. I think WordPress sites rank highest in SEO. My SEO is installed but is not yet set-up, it will be in a couple days. I hired a Custom Website designer, which may be the reason my website looks different and more unique. I knew exactly what ambiance I wanted my subscribers to feel when going to my Website. It was important to me that my content is what stands our vs. the website, itself. I like the options you have with wordpress (over some others). It’s very customizable and user-friendly. I wish you good luck on your new adventure. Merry Christmas! xo
Kathryn K.
12/15/2015Hi Tracy,
I’ve been looking forward to you new blog and can’t wait to learn more beauty and home tricks. Good luck!
Courtney B
12/16/2015Hi, Tracy! Your blog looks great! I really enjoyed your snap story about workout, supplements and food to eat after a night of indulging, so I would like to see a blog post about that. Also healthy snack ideas and definitely the teeth whitening routine.
Antonia Suzanne
12/16/2015I’ve been following you on snapchat for a few months now! I missed the snap story you did on how to apply false lashes so I would love to see a blog post about that! And a home post. Not a house tour but maybe how you organize certain areas of your home. Like the kitchen or closet or your daughters closet! So excited for the giveaway!!
Deanne
12/16/2015Yes, please do a teeth whitening & product routine!
Elizabeth
12/17/2015Hello Tracy!
I’m really hoping to hear more about your organization habits with social media and social media marketing (in terms of promoting you yourself as a brand). You are so organized with everything it seems I cannot wait to see what tips you may have. As a fellow business woman and entrepreneur in Michigan I love seeing how other women balance it all!
Look forward to reading your posts. Best wishes!
Liz
PS
I also really love the faith related Instas!
Angela G.
12/17/2015Hi Tracy,
I am absolutely loving your new blog! It’s beautifully done.
I would love to see more of your outfit inspiration posts and also anything beauty related.
<3
Jessica
12/17/2015Hi Tracy.
I have been following your Instagram probably since day 1. I love your fashion sense and believe it or not you are my outfit inspiration at times. I sometimes stop to ask myself, “How would Tracy wear this?” I have seen all of your snaps. I would love to see more posts about organization. I can tell from your snaps that you are very organized. I would love for you to elaborate more about organizing probably everything in our daily lives. Best of luck on your blog! It looks great!
Kathy K
12/18/2015Can you do a blog about how you scout your photo shoots? I’m never sure of what to look for for a backdrop for outdoor photos. Thanks for all the snaps, I look forward to them everyday!
Claudia
12/18/2015Hi Tracy, I love your blog and I really enjoy your snaps😀 How about some make up tutorials and house decorating tips. Can’t wait to see more!
Lisa
12/18/2015I would also love to see you do a blog post on your teeth whitening regime! Thanks!
Maha ammar
12/18/2015Hi Tracy!
I would love to hear more about the vitamins and supplements you take in a day and how they benefit you! Love watching your snaps!
Hannah
12/18/2015Hi tracy! I would love to see more baking ideas and tips, thanks! 🙂
Amy Y
12/18/2015Hi Tracy,
I would love to see more decorating/gift giving tips. Also, I would love more recipes! 😊
Beth
12/18/2015I would love to see more clean eating ideas!!
Grace Hales
12/18/2015Hello, it’s Grace💗 One suggestion I have for your blog is a healthy smoothie recipe!❤️ Another one is a healthy weekly workout for a 12 year old!❤️ Thank you, Grace💜
Mandy
12/18/2015Hello from Texas!! I would love to see more clean eating recipes and beauty tips for middle aged women!!😊
Susan Phipps
12/18/2015Hi Tracy, Love your blog. This is the first one I’ve subscribed to. Your teeth whitening snap was interesting so I’d like to see more details about that.
Catherine Anne K.
12/18/2015I would love a budget for each month or more ideas like your Christmas gift notebooks to keep track of spending. I love your snap stories of your what you eat in a day!
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