NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine

I received this awesome complimentary lipshine through Influenster in my Holiday VoxBox.   Love it!  They sent me the perfect neutral color to test and review.

The color was perfect for someone that usually only wears sheer lipgloss.  It gave me just a tint of color while moisturizing.  You can't beat the price either! 

Here is some information from their product page:

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!

Product site:   http://bit.ly/ZmNfMI
Product reviews:   http://bit.ly/10cwV7v

Thanks, Influenster!  

Kiss Nail Dress

I'm far from girly girl, but I started getting into nail polish this year, so I was excited to try these out in my Influenster Holiday Voxbox.

A small nail file is included to file the ends of the tips.

 The Kiss Nail Dress were super easy to apply.  Removing the Nail Kiss Dress tips was simple, but did leave a little adhesive residue on my nail.  That didn't bother me or sway me from using it again.  Personally, for ME, a bit flashy, but it was still fun.  I would definitely buy these again if I had an event to go to. 

Here is some information about Kiss Nail Dress:

 Introducing Kiss® Nail Dress™, ultimate nail fashion for tips and toes! Just peel, apply, and shape for a manicure that lasts up to a week. On in minutes, off in seconds without remover. Nail Dress is available in 21 different styles, many of them featuring 3-dimensional jeweled designs. Check out Peplum, a deep silver with multi-colored gems for a pop of color, or Babydoll, for a golden and glamorous jeweled look. Skip the topcoat, Nail Dress has it built in.

With 28 strips in each package, you can cut up your extras to create designs that can be used on top of polished or artificial nails. Add some pizzazz and use with imPRESS® Press-On Manicure™ by Broadway Nails for the ultimate DIY manicure. Nail Dress doesn’t dry out the way other polish strips can, so you can save them to use on your next mani. A nail design booklet is included in each package, just in case you need a little inspiration.

And don’t forget about your feet! Nail Dress looks awesome on toes, too – just use the square side of the sticker for a perfect fit.

Kiss Nail Dress’ suggested retail is $6.99 and is available in all major drug chains and mass retailers like WalMart, CVS and Walgreens. Visit KissNailDress.com to learn more!

 Here is is the link to the Kiss Nail Dress site:  http://bit.ly/SipR5S
 Other reviews, if you're interested (I love reviews!):   http://bit.ly/11cEdY7



*I received this complimentary product from Influenster.  Thanks!*

48 hours post Mohs surgery

I took off my bandage and it was a bit more than I expected.  I guess I didn't expect to see blood.  I'm sure the hormones have a part and just the fact that my face was cut on, but it's just a lot to absorb right now.  Although, I am thankful that it wasn't worse or malignant. 

I want to share this, if nothing more than a scare tactic.  Watch your sun exposure!  I know Vitamin D is important, but trust me, you do not want to overdo it.  What I have is most commonly seen in 50 year old men.  I'm only 29 and obviously a woman.  I know everyone thinks it won't happen to them, but it can.  It happens all the time. 

I'm swollen and possibly a bit allergic to the tape. 

Dino Lingo

Adalyn and I watched a fun complimentary video clip through Influenster.  It is a language learning program for kids.  I chose to watch it in a Spanish as I know a little from school.  She loved to watch the dancing dino and smiled a lot.  It seems to be child approved by her!  I liked the upbeat rhythm. 

There are many languages (quite impressive actually) offered, but like I mentioned, we watched Spanish.  Here is a link to the Spanish video:

Spanish Dino Lingo Video

You should check it out. 

November's "I'm Thankful" Challenge

I'm participating in a Facebook challenge, but instead of adding it on Facebook, I'll make an ongoing blog post.

11/1/12:  I'm thankful for having the opportunity of motherhood.  What a fun, scary, overwhelming and blessed roller coaster ride!

11/2/12:  I'm thankful that I know what kind of person that I don't want to become in life.

11/3/12:  I'm thankful that I have a house to call home.  Even though it has caused us a lot of stress over the past few months, it still gives us shelter.  It's still our home.  

11/4/12:  I'm thankful for the mornings that everyone wakes up happy.  That is such a great start to my day!

11/5/12:  I'm thankful there's only a few months of cold weather.  

My first Influenster VoxBox

I received my first free test products from Influenster.

Inside the box was 3 full size Palmolive Fresh Infusions dish soaps.

Not only is it awesome to receive free items, but you also get coupons and Influenster wants you to share!  I plan to share with my Mom.

The scents are unique and smell great.  The three scents are Lemon Thyme, Lime Basil and Ginger White Tea.  I've only used one so far (Ginger White Tea), which was my favorite of the three.  It smells lovely and fresh.  The dish soap lathered and washed great.  Also, I like the shape of the bottles.  

I hope I get chosen to receive another VoxBox in the future.  This was a fun experience.

Thanks, Influenster!  

Let them be little.

A child's innocence is magical and beautiful.  My children's innocent ways help me live young at heart and see good in the world.  I know as they get older, they will lose their innocent ways, but I wish I could bottle it up.  

Caden was talking to me about Bragen, Sarah and a mean boy.  The girls don't like the boy because he chased them and then they chased the boy.  This was a serious story he shared with me.  I wish this would be the most serious event he would experience in life.  Unrealistic, yes, I know. 

Rob and I don't always agree on everything, but we do agree on never talking about adult life around the kids.  We don't talk about the news, money, relationship issues, etc.  This could most definitely be too sheltering to some parents.  You can teach your children about money without worrying them about bills.  You can teach your children about "stranger danger" without letting them hear about the little girl that was raped and killed.  Our approach is to let them be little.  They have the rest of their life to worry.  Preserve that innocence.