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Bad news

I thought I was having chaos at home getting back into the swing of life and personal stuff. Our family has been hit with an unimaginable tragedy. A child died in a horrific accident, something no...

Update

Hey, I just wanted to let you all know that regular posting will resume tomorrow. I have just been unwinding and catching my bearings since returning from the show this year. I will do a haul vid....

Review: Clarisonic Deep Pore Cleansing Brush

We all are pretty familiar with the Clarisonic, so I wont go into too much detail and just get right to the review. I normally use the delicate brush head which is softer than the sensitive brush...

Review: Garnier Fiber Gum Putty

This is my favorite gel, so I thought I would tell you all about it in case I never have. It is fairly cheap running about $4 or less for 5oz. It is very hard to find though. I have resorted to...

Review: Creative Nail Design Shellac/ Gel Nails at Home

Ok, first the pics. 14 days post Start up The start up costs to do at home gel nails. A basic starter set from the drugstore will cost around $40-$60. To do a startup on a more professional level,...

Review: WEN Conditioning Cleanser

First of all, please dont pay attention to the particular scent of this product because I tried out 2 different kinds. I was lucky enough to get 2 samples thru my sample subscriptions, which was...

Review: Organic Root Stimulator Edge Control

Price: About $4.50 for 2.25 oz Claims: Hair gel. Organic root stimulator. Superior hold and shine. Perfect control for you edges! Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Edge Control slicks and holds...

Book Review: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

This is the first book that I have read in a long time that had me so engrossed that I could not wait to get to the end. I read it in 3 days. It is not a hard read, but very well written...

Finances: After My Research......

Im going with the ROTH. The primary reason is for diversification. I already have accounts that are "tax sheltered" but none that will be "tax free". There was no other logical reason for my...

My top budget travel trips

1. Plan your vacation days at the beginning of the year and put in your paperwork. It has a benefit of giving you something to look forward to. It makes it a little harder, but it also allows for...

Review: Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Price: Around $40 for 1oz Claims: Purely Potent Over-Night Repair. •Lightweight, overnight treatment. •Regenerates, repairs, and replenishes skin for a smoother, healthier skin. •Works with the...

A pleasant surprise... The Feldenkrais Method

I had been having some pain in my lower to midback. It wasnt a normal ache, it was more constant. I was starting to think it was something I was going to have to live with, but I could not accept...

Finances and a Book Review:Millionair­e Teacher by Andrew Hallam

Click the pic to get the book. It is an affiliate link, but I make like $10 a year or less off these links If you dont understand investing, this book is highly recommended by me. Being that the...

Review: Phyto Phytophanere Dietary Supplement

Price: $25 for a 30 day supply (they recommend taking them for at least 4 months) Their Claims: The supplement is supposed to make hair and nails stronger. It also should promote growth and help...

Book Review: Lessons From Madame Chic: The Top 20 Things I Learned While Living in Paris

Through various google searches, I somehow stumbled upon this book. I have to first admit, that I didnt love Paris when I went. Aside from the shopping, I just didnt get it. If you think Paris is...

Last of the photos :)

View from the top of Hotel Posada de Roger. Our people watching spot Notice a theme? All up in my nose and but I like this pic for some reason. This was right after sunrise. Oooh that sun was hot...

Chanel Ombres Matelassées 51, Montaigne Eyeshadow Palette with Swatches

Chanel released this new palette to celebrate the opening of their new Paris store. It retails for $80 (way more than the 5 pan palette from spring last year which was $65, I believe. You get 6...

Pt 1: Rest of photos to share..... Puerto Vallarta

View from our first day. We got there late afternoon. The beginning of our chow fest One of our stops on the day food tour. Check out the laura mercier nail polish. Go get it before its sold out!...

Housekeeping: Finish Dishwasher Cleaner

We moved into a house that is almost 10yrs young (I am an old house lover, like 100yrs + old). The appliances in the home are original and work perfectly, so I am not complaining. The thing is......

Mini Haul Vid

Book Review: Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen

This was our next book club book that was chosen with Merelymarie.com and MississippiMulatto.com. This is a deceptively long book. It isnt a thick book with tons of pages, but it seems to have an...

Sephora By OPI- Caught with my Khakis Down (nail of the moment)

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Swatches, Tightliner, & Budget Option

Review: Makeup Forever Camo Palette Quick Blurb

I talked about this at the end of my trip video. That video is long, so for those of you that have been wondering about it... I dont like it. It does have some good options, and the orange color is...

Puerto Vallarta: The fishing trip

The sunrise, we left early in the morning before the sun came up Dh reeling in his fish me of course reeling my fish It was hard work.... I had to concentrate. Mind you I havent been fishing in...

Puerto Vallarta Trip Overview (long)

My Favorite Palettes (eyeshadow)

Clarins Gentle Beauty Soap

Price: $15 for 5.3oz Company Claims: A certified organic bar soap for face and body, with ingredients that are 99% natural. Skincare benefits and natural oils leave skin fresh and delicately...

Trader Joes 2 Buck Chuck

I am not very picky about wine, but I dont like this. It tastes like alcohol. Cheap. Like a hangover waiting to happen. I bought a couple reds in this line, so I hope they taste better.I have read...