So now that we know how to use a toothbrush the "old fashion" way, we need to learn that dental floss is not climbing rope for G.I. Joes or mummy wrap for stuffed animals. All in due time.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
It's Manual
It's check up time again. Time to get the boys teeth cleaned and check for cavities. Of course I use the biggest threat I can think of if cavities are found. I tell them they had better take care of their teeth or their Christmas will be slim. Anything I have to spend on fixing teeth will be less under the tree for them. I am guessing they are believing me to be serious. We had their six month cleaning and neither one of them had cavities. Thank you!
Included in the "goody" bag is a new toothbrush. Being the good mom that I am, they already had nice toothbrushes. I had gotten them some battery powered ones to help clean a little better. Said son was playing with his the other morning and it died. Go figure. I hear, "mom, it won't turn on. How do I make it work?" Hmmm, can't work a toothbrush. I tell him back, "son, you're going to have to do it the old fashion way. Move your arm around." He kind of looked at me funny, but I'm sure he got it.
So now that we know how to use a toothbrush the "old fashion" way, we need to learn that dental floss is not climbing rope for G.I. Joes or mummy wrap for stuffed animals. All in due time.
So now that we know how to use a toothbrush the "old fashion" way, we need to learn that dental floss is not climbing rope for G.I. Joes or mummy wrap for stuffed animals. All in due time.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Got Beer?
My baby brother came to visit over the holidays. He and one of my other brothers have become aficionados of beer. They like to go different places and try the beers that are local to that area.
Well, they had recently opened a large shop in the area I like to call the Sam's club of beer and wine. It is absolutely huge! I think if there is anything you want to drink, they will have it. He spent a good hour in there, like a kid in a candy store. So many choices to try. He picked up several to bring to my house and some to take home.
He gave me some that I had never tasted, including IPAs. I don't know the difference on any of them except the cute stickers on the bottle with the company name. Some of them are pretty plain, a fish? Some of them are pretty elaborate. I like to pride myself on being able to drink strong stouts, so when he gave me one to sample I was ready. Or so I thought. I took a chug and my knees literally buckled. That drink just about knocked me on my booty! It is so strong, it was like consuming a steak dinner, mashed potatoes included, in one tiny sip.
I have enjoyed trying the new beers and tasting the flavors that I would have never experienced before. He has a blog that he also uses to review the beer that he and another brother of mine sample. They give their personal opinions and say what type of flavor it is, how strong it is, and whether or not they recommend it. If you need some ideas on a good beer stop by their blog Cosmo's Beer Blog for some prime choices and some to avoid.
Well, they had recently opened a large shop in the area I like to call the Sam's club of beer and wine. It is absolutely huge! I think if there is anything you want to drink, they will have it. He spent a good hour in there, like a kid in a candy store. So many choices to try. He picked up several to bring to my house and some to take home.
He gave me some that I had never tasted, including IPAs. I don't know the difference on any of them except the cute stickers on the bottle with the company name. Some of them are pretty plain, a fish? Some of them are pretty elaborate. I like to pride myself on being able to drink strong stouts, so when he gave me one to sample I was ready. Or so I thought. I took a chug and my knees literally buckled. That drink just about knocked me on my booty! It is so strong, it was like consuming a steak dinner, mashed potatoes included, in one tiny sip.
I have enjoyed trying the new beers and tasting the flavors that I would have never experienced before. He has a blog that he also uses to review the beer that he and another brother of mine sample. They give their personal opinions and say what type of flavor it is, how strong it is, and whether or not they recommend it. If you need some ideas on a good beer stop by their blog Cosmo's Beer Blog for some prime choices and some to avoid.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Montagne Jenuesse Review
As I am getting older I have noticed my skin on my face is not standing up to weather changes as well as it used to. Now with not only colder weather, but the Florida sun too, I am facing a lot of aging factors. I needed something to perk up my skin and make me look a little healthier and was blessed with the chance to try a wonderful face peel by Montagne Jeunesse. I got to use the pomegranate peel and was absolutely amazed at how glowing my skin was. It held that glow for three days!
I have to admit though, there was a lot of fun playing with the kids that I was "shedding" skin. It was kind of fun peeling it off and watching as I knew I was removing the dead skin. My skin was so soft. I received a sample courtesy of my Influenster Holiday Voxbox. That box was chock full of wonderful things and this was on the top of my list to try.
Whether you enjoy looking after your skin, being pampered, or indulging in some me-time, be it alone or with friends, you will absolutely enjoy one of these 'Life's Little Pleasures'... With a huge array to choose from, their face masques are packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious fragrances. They can be used on all different skin types. There is one to suit every mood and everybody!
Montagne Jeunesse is free of parabens and is never tested on animals. It will leave your skin hydrated, nourished and your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing. It is available in many places including ULTA Beauty, Walgreen's, Claire's, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.
The flavors include:
I received a sample courtesy of Influenster in my VoxBox. All opinions are mine. I was not monetarily compensated.
Whether you enjoy looking after your skin, being pampered, or indulging in some me-time, be it alone or with friends, you will absolutely enjoy one of these 'Life's Little Pleasures'... With a huge array to choose from, their face masques are packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious fragrances. They can be used on all different skin types. There is one to suit every mood and everybody!
Montagne Jeunesse is free of parabens and is never tested on animals. It will leave your skin hydrated, nourished and your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing. It is available in many places including ULTA Beauty, Walgreen's, Claire's, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.
The flavors include:
- Cucumber Peel Off
- Passion Peel Off
- Dead Sea Mud
- Fruit Smoothie
- Strawberry Souffle
- Chocolate Mud
- And many more!
Montagne Jeunesse… good for your skin, your wallet and the earth!
I received a sample courtesy of Influenster in my VoxBox. All opinions are mine. I was not monetarily compensated.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Sister Schubert's Review and Giveaway
I love bread. It's a simple treat that can be used to create some of the best tasting sandwiches or just add some butter and jelly. I love to eat it by itself and with a meal. My kids love bread too, so when we had the chance to try out the new Sister Schubert's Mini Baguettes and Soft Pretzel Rolls we were excited. I made the baguettes to go with my homemade lasagna. You always need bread with Italian food.
It was so simple. You just open the bag and put them on a baking sheet and in 7-9 minutes you have warm bread that tastes just baked. I was worried the outside would be extremely hard, but amazingly it held onto some softness which made it easy to eat. The inside was soft and oh so good with butter. These actually tasted better than some of the rolls I have had at restaurants. My husband and I agreed they would be perfect for use as an oil dipper.
We also got to try the soft pretzel rolls. They were large and shaped more like a roll, but they were reminiscent of a mall style pretzel. The kids loved them, I was lucky to get one! They took only took about 7 minutes to warm up. Nice chewy outside and soft inside. We dipped them in mustard just like a warm pretzel should be.
There are no preservatives or artificial flavors and they have 0 grams trans fat. These are not available everywhere so please visit Sister Schubert's site to see if you have them local. They are available in the frozen bread section for about $3.79, depending on your store.
GIVEAWAY: Sister Schubert's is generously offering to send you a coupon to try these for yourself. Please visit Sister Schubert's site to make sure you have them in your area. To enter just leave a comment on your favorite meal to eat bread with. Be warned though, if I find the meal to look extra yummy I may be asking for the recipe. Contest will end December 28, 2011.
I was one of the bloggers selected by T. Marzetti Company and Family Review Network to host a Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls giveaway. I was provided with a product to test, as well as prizes for my readers. All opinions are my own and I did not receive monetary compensation.
We also got to try the soft pretzel rolls. They were large and shaped more like a roll, but they were reminiscent of a mall style pretzel. The kids loved them, I was lucky to get one! They took only took about 7 minutes to warm up. Nice chewy outside and soft inside. We dipped them in mustard just like a warm pretzel should be.
GIVEAWAY: Sister Schubert's is generously offering to send you a coupon to try these for yourself. Please visit Sister Schubert's site to make sure you have them in your area. To enter just leave a comment on your favorite meal to eat bread with. Be warned though, if I find the meal to look extra yummy I may be asking for the recipe. Contest will end December 28, 2011.
I was one of the bloggers selected by T. Marzetti Company and Family Review Network to host a Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls giveaway. I was provided with a product to test, as well as prizes for my readers. All opinions are my own and I did not receive monetary compensation.
Monday, December 19, 2011
NYC New York Color Review
I recently received my VoxBox from Influenster. They sent me their holiday box this time around. It was absolutely chocked full of goodies. One of the products that I got to test out is New York Color liquid lipshine. I figured it would be one of those sticky glosses that lasted only long enough for me to lick my lips once and it would be gone. Not this one!
Straight from the city that never sleeps, NYC New York Color offers products with uptown style at down-to-earth prices, from $.99 - $4.99. The energy, style and color of New York City shines through the wide range of shades, textures and innovative products. NYC always delivers the most on-trend products & shades hot off the runway!
A beauty-editor favorite is Liquid Lipshine. It is even a reasonable price of $2.49. It has pure pigments that create a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. It comes in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. It is available at these stores nearest you: Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and others. Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!
I was sent the Nude York City to sample. I liked using it over my lipstick to add a little pout to the center of my pucker. I definitely will be looking to try some of the other wonderful colors that they offer.
I received a full size product from Influenster for review.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
It's Turkey Day!
The kids enjoy this holiday just as much as any other. I figured out that is because they get to eat. Any day they get too eat a lot is good for them. Having two growing boys I am about ready to take on a part time job just to keep the refrigerator full. I know if I want anything for myself I literally have to hide it.
We have several guests coming to the house and my son who is creative and artistic wanted to entertain with a puppet show. Yeah, not going to happen. We don't need finger puppets dancing around everyone making funny voice noises. I also didn't think dingy gray socks with holes in positions where there should be the head and drawn on eyes would look too great either.
He put on his thinking cap because I had shot down every idea of his to entertain our company that was coming. Well, this morning when I got up I was greeted by this lovely creation. It his own version of a turkey made out of legos. It is nice to see that the legos that haven't been vacuumed up can still create a functional product. I absolutely love his creativity and the use of his own little brain to design it.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We have several guests coming to the house and my son who is creative and artistic wanted to entertain with a puppet show. Yeah, not going to happen. We don't need finger puppets dancing around everyone making funny voice noises. I also didn't think dingy gray socks with holes in positions where there should be the head and drawn on eyes would look too great either.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Brownies for Breakast
As a parent we try to teach our children proper eating habits and skills. Things like using utensils instead of fingers, cutting our meat instead of picking the whole thing up and chewing off of it. Even how to use a napkin for our face instead of a shirt sleeve.
Nutrition is also an important part of eating habits. The reprehensible "eat your vegetables," or "finish your food. There are children starving in foreign countries." Yes, we try all of those tactics that were tossed at us as children in hopes that it might actually work this time. Yeah right. Did we really listen then?
Well nutrition is very important and I want my kids to make sure they are starting their days the right way. A nice big bowl of cereal, some toast, maybe a piece of fruit. You know all five basic food groups shoved into their first meal of the day. As a mom though, my priorities are anything that goes well with coffee. Let's just say there was a few pieces of brownie left on the counter in the morning. I opened the foil and quickly tossed a piece in my mouth. Said son was glancing my way unbeknownst to me. I thought I got it in fast enough, but I guess not. He looked at me and put his hands on his hips.
"Brownies mom? Really?"
Busted.
Nutrition is also an important part of eating habits. The reprehensible "eat your vegetables," or "finish your food. There are children starving in foreign countries." Yes, we try all of those tactics that were tossed at us as children in hopes that it might actually work this time. Yeah right. Did we really listen then?
Well nutrition is very important and I want my kids to make sure they are starting their days the right way. A nice big bowl of cereal, some toast, maybe a piece of fruit. You know all five basic food groups shoved into their first meal of the day. As a mom though, my priorities are anything that goes well with coffee. Let's just say there was a few pieces of brownie left on the counter in the morning. I opened the foil and quickly tossed a piece in my mouth. Said son was glancing my way unbeknownst to me. I thought I got it in fast enough, but I guess not. He looked at me and put his hands on his hips."Brownies mom? Really?"
Busted.
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