11.08.2012
Mission: Clean out the freezer
I don't know about you, but my freezer is full, and not in a good way. I've discovered several open packages, such as meatballs, chicken nuggets, corn dogs, chicken breasts, etc. Plus, I've gathered quite the stash of frozen dinners. With the holidays coming up, I need to make room for baking, not to mention how much money is sitting in my frozen food. The problem is, what do you make with all the odds and ends? If I can make something, will my family eat it? Well, my goal is over the next two weeks to clean out my freezer (and refrigerator and pantry) and make meals with what I have. I'll update my progress with the wacky meals I come up with. My reward will be space for a turkey, Thanksgiving leftovers, and cookie dough. Who's with me?
Almost Three
This week for Embrace the Camera I tried to get a picture with my Handsome boy. He will be three this Saturday and really isn't in to sitting still for 2 seconds. This is the best picture I got. Yes, he is blurry and trying to escape, but at least he didn't have a screaming expression.
This little guy is full of energy and a joy to be around. It's hard to believe my baby is almost three!
Learn more about Embrace the Camera at Emily Anderson's blog here.
This little guy is full of energy and a joy to be around. It's hard to believe my baby is almost three!
Learn more about Embrace the Camera at Emily Anderson's blog here.
11.05.2012
Not Your Normal Oil
My skin it far from perfect. I think most of us feel the same. I had the normal teenage acne issues and haven't seem to outgrow it, even in my 30s. My skin has always been oily, and while my acne outbreaks have diminished, they are still present. I am more diligent about my skincare routine and pay much closer attention to what I put on it. I love to experiment and am prone to impulse buys. I've tried lots of things, but rarely by the same thing twice. You could certainly say I'm on a quest for the perfect product.
Recently, I tried a face oil, Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Oil.
It came in my monthly Birchbox. When I first saw it, I thought it was ridiculous. Why would I put oil on my already greasy face? I have not hit the dry skin that comes with mature skin; does Birchbox think I'm old? I didn't try it right away. Eventually, I thought, "what they heck, might as well try all my samples, that's what I'm paying for," so I did. I wasn't sold completely. For one, I really don't like the smell. It's an organic natural product. I think it smells like weeds. However, after a few uses, I noticed my skin was velvety soft and glowed! Now, I normally use a moisturizer and beauty balm with SPF on a regular basis, plus foundation on bad skin days. I found myself just using the oil; it evens out my skin that much!
Now, it does have some draw backs. I already mentioned the smell, but once the oil is on my face I don't notice the odor. Plus, its a rather pricey product. I think a full size bottle is $80! So I doubt I'll be purchasing it. Nevertheless, I am intrigued. I am looking at less expensive face oils to try, perhaps a the perfect face product might be in my future!
Do you have a "go to" product or a secret skin care fix? Spill the details!
Birchbox and Marie Veronique Organics have no idea who I am and are not paying me to write this. I like to share when I discover something exciting and hope you might like it too!
It came in my monthly Birchbox. When I first saw it, I thought it was ridiculous. Why would I put oil on my already greasy face? I have not hit the dry skin that comes with mature skin; does Birchbox think I'm old? I didn't try it right away. Eventually, I thought, "what they heck, might as well try all my samples, that's what I'm paying for," so I did. I wasn't sold completely. For one, I really don't like the smell. It's an organic natural product. I think it smells like weeds. However, after a few uses, I noticed my skin was velvety soft and glowed! Now, I normally use a moisturizer and beauty balm with SPF on a regular basis, plus foundation on bad skin days. I found myself just using the oil; it evens out my skin that much!
Now, it does have some draw backs. I already mentioned the smell, but once the oil is on my face I don't notice the odor. Plus, its a rather pricey product. I think a full size bottle is $80! So I doubt I'll be purchasing it. Nevertheless, I am intrigued. I am looking at less expensive face oils to try, perhaps a the perfect face product might be in my future!
Do you have a "go to" product or a secret skin care fix? Spill the details!
Birchbox and Marie Veronique Organics have no idea who I am and are not paying me to write this. I like to share when I discover something exciting and hope you might like it too!
11.01.2012
Embrace the Camera
I've become one of those moms, you know, the one that's obsessed with getting a "good" picture of her family. And I fail. Miserably. I also have very few pictures of me (or my hubby) with the kids. I don't want to look back in 10 years or more and wonder if my kids had parents or if they were left to their own defenses. So I've decided to make a more conscious effort to include myself and hubby in pictures of our kiddos. Sure my hair might be a greasy mess, or my face lack make up. I'm probably going to be in pajama pants and tee shirts, but that doesn't mean I don't care. In 10 years I'll probably think my skin looks great and un-wrinkled and I'll laugh at my dated hairstyle, but my kids will see the mom who loves them and was present in their daily activities. So here is my first picture:
I learned about this idea from Emily Anderson at the The Anderson Crew. Emily hosts Embrace the Camera every Thursday and this is my first time joining in.
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| her hat just kills me, so adorable |
I learned about this idea from Emily Anderson at the The Anderson Crew. Emily hosts Embrace the Camera every Thursday and this is my first time joining in.
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