Life with Mar | Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

My Summer Skincare & Makeup Routine + Amazon Giveaway!!

Now that it’s getting hot, hot, hot, I thought I’d do a quick update on my summer makeup and skincare routine! And I've also teamed up with several blogger friends to give away a $1,000 Amazon gift card! Make sure you scroll to the bottom for details on how to enter to win. I do tend to swap out my products as the seasons change because I crave different colors, coverage and as it gets hot, my skin needs change, too. Here’s a peek at my summer makeup and skincare routine ... View the Post

Can You Wear White Before Memorial Day?

If there's one fashion question I get asked often, it's "Can I wear white before Memorial Day?". It's going to be 100 degrees here in Arizona and we still have a few weeks left until Memorial Day. So our summer outfits are definitely out in full force. See, most of the fashion "rules" are according to the season, and rightfully so. After all, how ridiculous would you look trekking through the snow in a pair of white pants? They'd be muddied up, ruined and ready for the trash. But ... View the Post

At-Home Date Night Made Easy with Drinkworks

This post is sponsored by Drinkworks® Home Bar by Keurig®. All opinions are 100% my own. Content for 21+ Please enjoy responsibly. We’ve been having at-home date nights long before it was pretty much mandated. With two kids under 5 in the house, getting a sitter or even having the energy to go out isn’t always easy! But making the time to connect, even if it’s an at-home date night, is so so important. We typically enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail together ... View the Post

Spring Abercrombie Try-On Haul

I'm so excited to share this Abercrombie spring try-on haul with you because before this, I hadn't shopped at Abercrombie in YEARS! In fact, I'm pretty sure the last time I had stepped into an Abercrombie store was in High School. But, I kept seeing some bloggers share the absolute cutest bodysuits from A&F and I ordered a few and was definitely wow'ed! And now, it's my turn. I'm so pleased with this spring Abercrombie try-on haul and think you will be too! Enjoy. These ... View the Post

The Best At-Home Skincare Tools

Now that we're all quarantining at home and can't make it to the spa, I thought it'd be a great time to round up some of the best at-home skincare so you can give yourself some TLC while on lockdown! The majority of these items I own, have tried, love and can personally vouch for. And whether or not we are on lockdown, they are all amazing at-home skincare tools to have in your arsenal. Enjoy! FOREO Luna I've written about the FOREO Luna device a few times before so it definitely ... View the Post

Homeschooling During Coronavirus: What’s Working for Us

Well, here’s a post I never thought I’d write! I’ve written a few of my favorite mom hacks and parenting tips before. But I never thought I’d find myself as a homeschooling mom. And, well, I’m clearly not the only one. So today on the blog I thought I’d share a few homeschooling tips on what’s currently working for us. Major disclaimer: I have no experience in this. I’m just sharing what’s working for us after several, several weeks of trial and error. The ... View the Post