My Blogs New Look

You may have noticed my blogs new look. I love it, don't you? Jen at http://www.designedbyjen.net did it for me. She was so great! I emailed her with an idea I had and she made it come to life! It's even better than I pictured. Jen was fast and so nice to work with. If you're looking for a new blog design I highly suggest Jen, but you better hurry before she realizes that she can charge more, lol, did I mention the whole thing was only $30? That's dirt Cheap!

Review: Mineral Secrets

By now you should have head about mineral makeup and I bet many of you have tried it. I personally love mineral makeup and use it everyday. The brand I use varies from time to time. I started out with a well known brand and have used a few smaller brands. Recently I received two shades of mineral makeup from Mineral Secrets. 

“Mineral Secrets' mineral makeup is a light, non-shiny cosmetic. Originally designed for people with highly sensitive skin types, Mineral Secrets makeup does not irritate skin conditions like rosacea, acne or post laser skin. Mineral Secrets' botanical and aromatherapy enriched mineral bases not only conceal redness, uneven skin tone and blemishes all day long, but will actually improve your skin's overall look and feel with the first application!”

When I read that I was very excited to try the makeup. I have very red rosy cheese which I suspect is a mild form of rosacea, and I find a lot of products irritate my skin. Plus I just don’t like the look of all the red in my face, and to make matters worse I have fair skin so covering the red with out looking cakey has been a problem.

I first put on the color Sugar Cookie; it’s a great light all over color. I then put the color Sand on all my red spots, it’s got more yellow in it and yellow is good for covering redness. After I buffed it all in the Luscious Kabuki Brush (it really is luscious btw) I stood back and looked at my self. Let me tell you, I looked good, really good. The redness was toned down and looked more even. Instead of looking like a tomato I looked like I had a natural rosy glow with out having to use blush (sorry I know we can’t all go with out blush, but I can) I liked that I did not look cakey at all. I just looked fresh, glowing and natural. Also there was no dryness or itching like with other mineral makeup brands I have tried. I did not even put any moisturizer on before I applied the makeup. (However I do use a lot of night cream and my face was still hydrated from the night. I use Avon btw)

So if you are looking to look fabb I suggest giving Mineral Secrets a try. You can buy starter kits from them and if you don’t know your shades give their experts a call and they will be happy to help!

A million things I must do this weekend.

Really, I can think of almost a million things I need to do this weekend before going back to work on Monday. (Makes me almost miss staying at home)

I have a ton of homework to do.

My apt is really, truly, a disgusting place to be in right now. I kid you not. I could spend a week cleaning and still not be happy with it.

I want to create my new blog template. I have a really cute idea for a new header.

I would like to work on my beauty blog

I have a few reviews I need to do for this blog.

I need to play with my kids

I have to dye my hair

Must go grocery shopping

Play Avatar: the last Airbender, on the Wii, (I know it’s a kids game, but it’s totally fun!)

Take the dogs for a walk

And the list could go on but I think I’m wasting valuable time here, lol.

Really Cool Product Alert (and a giveaway): Cherish Bound

Cherish Bound is so much more than a photo book! You can create books to find, capture and share the stories of your life... As a blogger, I have endless stories andI've found a place to publish them and save forever in the physical form.

You can do so much with Cherish Bound...create books, enjoy amazing products to help you organize your stories and even an opportunity so you can make money from home. I met Tara Brown from Cherish Bound and she tells me that they are ramping up for some big things this summer and are looking for fun people to join the Cherish Bound family. You can be a part of the movement they're creating with some great specials and deals going on right now. You won't want to miss out! And who couldn't use a little extra money these days - especially doing something we already all love!

With Cherish Bound you can...
Capture your Story. Using their online publishing tool, you will upload your story text, photos, and scanned images into a book template of your choice. With their ever-growing selection of colors, borders, and fonts, finding the right format for your story is easy. The tool is web-based so you don’t have any software to download or update – all of that is done for you!

Submit your Story. With your book completed you are ready to submit your project to Cherish Bound online. All you do is press the submit button and they take it from there. Your book will be printed and bound using cutting-edge, archival processes and materials. You can order as many copies as you like, whenever you want. Your finished book is digitally stored in their archives indefinitely.

Share your Story. Your completed book will arrive by carrier in approximately 15 business days from date of submission so that you can begin the tradition of sharing story in your family.

Teach others about Story. Cherish Bound is growing. Kind of an "odd" thing to hear given the circumstances of our economy and how this little world of ours is turning. Tara said, "It doesn't surprise me. Many people are finding comfort and joy in our products, the stories that are being shared between family members and friendships that are being created between consultants and customers. It's a beautiful thing..."

Many people you and I know are struggling, or maybe it's you and your own family. Many families just need an extra few hundred dollars a month in order to survive and others need a bit more. Cherish Bound is here to help those families survive this wave and find some comfort.

Tara continued by saying, "There are millions of reasons why we're bracing ourselves for this amazing opportunity and we want to extend the invite to all who would like to join in on this dream! If you or someone you know could use a little extra cash, friendships and an opportunity of lifetime...you have found it."


Visit Tara's Blog http://www.publishourstories.com/ to learn more about Family, Traditions, and Story. If you'd like information about Cherish Bound's products & publishing, hostess programs and opportunity visit Tara here at http://www.findcaptureandshare.com/.

The Giveaway:

To help you get started with sharing your stories, Tara is giving away a Cherish Bound Story Starter and Publishing Account for one lucky person! 

All you have to do is leave a comment on what story you would love capture and share. To get an extra entry please follow this blog.

If you'd like to contact Tara and receive some more information about Cherish Bound go to http://www.findcaptureandshare.com/and fill out a request for information. (top left in red - says "register")

Giveaway closes on March 1st . Open to US residence only. Please leave your email if you don't have a blog or profile. Winner will be announced by email.

5 Things I’m looking forward to next week.

1. Trying my new Mineral Makeup from Mineral Secrets (I will let you know how I like it. I can tell you now the shadow I got from them looks awesome!)


2. Having a 3 day weekend. Yep Monday is a paid Holliday for me!

3. Getting my tax return. I hope we get it on Friday.

4. Paying off bills (with my tax return)

5. Buying a new computer with my tax return. My current comp is 6 years old and I just really want a new one. I do love my computer and I’m not going to get rid of it. After all it was the first big money item I bought all by myself with my own money. Sentimental value you know

Really Cool Product Alert: The M coat

I remember when I had my first baby. I was pregnant in the winter and my mom wanted to buy me a coat that would be warm and big enough to grow with my ever expanding tummy. I ended up getting a nice coat but it really was too big for me.

Now that I’m not having anymore kids (at least I don’t think I am) I keep finding the neatest things like The M coat. Let me tell you with pictures what this coat is and why it’s so cool.

Do you get it?......ok here are the instructions

“In the latter months of pregnancy, zip the panel into the front in an “A” fashion, with the tie on the inside. You may adjust this tie according to your comfort level”

“With your infant in a frontal carrier (baby can be facing in or out), zip the panel in a “V” fashion, with the tie on the outside. You can adjust this tie to comfortably cover the baby”

“Worn without the panel, the fabulous M Coat converts easily back into a regular fitting, stylish, everyday winter coat. Perfect for the everyday busy life of a hip and happening Mama!”

You can visit the M coat main site at themcoat.com and buy it online at upmama.com

Am I doing the Right Thing??

As if just being a mom was not hard enough, I have been working full time and going to class after work twice a week since September. I'm also considering trying for an apprenticeship next year. If I do that I will be locked in to working and going to school for the next 3 to 4 years. The school will be during the day and I will get paid for it but I will have hours of homework and I will be stressed out. However when I’m done with the schooling I will be making around $25 an hour, I could work my way up to that with out the schooling but it would take longer. I honestly miss being at home but I know God put me in this job and I’m pretty sure he is leading me to try for the apprenticeship. So I know if God wants me to do it then it’s the right thing for sure, but I just wish life was easier.