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So Random Saturday: IM A MEAN MOM!

2012-01-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

Im the meanest mom!

It all started a few years ago, when I let my oldest son start playing "war" games on his xbox.

I knew that his friends had these games and he enjoyed playing them. With him wanting to be a cop and interested in being the army when he gets older I didnt see any harm.

Well over the years and after spending lots of money on games like "Black Ops" and "Socom" and seeing a huge change in his behavior and one day watching him play one of these games and actually hearing what they say in the game and the actual content of these video games I finally said NO MORE!

Me and Joseph (my significant other/daddy) agreed to get rid of all the war games and any game with the rating of Teen or Mature.

My son who is 9 of course is upset and now I feel bad cause I feel like he should have never been able to play these games in the first place. Its been about a month since hes been able to play any of these games and I have seen a huge change in his behavior, for the better. We turned in all the "bad" games for "good" games.

I do feel though now that I am isolating him but in my heart I know I made the right choice!

Super random I know just wanted to share this emotional time as a mommy and maybe see if other mommys have gone through this?

Catching Up! Mommy tip, Dinner Recipe & Snack talk!

2012-01-04T20:05:00.000-07:00

Mommy Tip Monday:

My favorite Tummy Control Cami :)

I've tried A LOT of tummy control camis, spanx, even body suits that suck it all in!

Im not a fan of "power panties" or the tummy control underwear I feel like those flatten my booty haha

And Im not big on the body suits that suck it all in.. not comfy at all! I am a fan of Tummy Control camis, I just wanted to share my favorite! Im super picky when it comes to these some are super tight around the bust area and can flatten your boobies. :) So yeah here is my all time fav.... this sucker actually take inches of my waist !

MY #1 favorite TUMMY CONTROL CAMI of them all is the Suddenly Skinny Self Expressions Firm Control Tummy Toning Cami: I have every color they have!

I got mine at Target :)

Tonights Dinner Tuesday:
Sweet & Sour Chicken (Low Calorie Style) Served with Brown Rice
OMG This was sooo good!

iNGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
1 Pound Trimmed Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cut Into Bite-sized Cubes
1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Cup 1/2“ Wide Strips Onion (about 1” long)
1 Cup 1/2“ Wide Strips Green Bell Pepper (about 1” long)
2 Tablespoons Freshly Minced Garlic
1/4 Cup Bottled Sweet & Sour Stir-fry Sauce (I used La Choy)

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Add the chicken and toss until thoroughly coated.
Place a large nonstick skillet or nonstick wok over high heat. When hot, add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic softens and the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook or the garlic may burn. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
Return the pan to high heat and add another teaspoon oil and half the chicken in a single layer. Cook until the pieces are lightly brown on the bottom. Flip the pieces and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the cooked chicken the the bowl with the vegetables. Return the pan to high heat, add the remaining oil and cook the remaining chicken.
Return the vegetables and chicken to the pan to reheat if needed. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the sauce, and mix until well combined. Divide the stir-fry among 4 bowls, and serve.
Weight loss Tip Wednesday:

CRAVINGS SWEETS!

Lately Ive been craving sweets and we all know sweets=sugar and sugar=fat "/

So to cure my sweet tooth I go with the good ol fruit, my favorites are Peaches (raw), grapes, kiwi, Pink lady apples, strawberries and watermelon!

Also I reach for light or fat free yogurt, Fruit Roll Up (the kids haha) or my skinny cow packets !

A small bowl of cereal (nothing too sugary)

Whats your go to healthy sweet snack?

Save Money Sunday: Kids Clothes!

2012-01-01T23:56:00.000-07:00

Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR! <3

I can not tell you how happy I am the holidays are over :)

Im off to a great start so far.. house nice and clean, laundry is all done, purse reorganized and cleaned and the mini van is even nice and shiny!

So I was cleaning out the kiddos closets and sorting the kids clothes, now many of you know I have 2 boys and 2 girls (also 2 step boys!)

Now what Ive done for awhile now is hand my oldest (9) sons clothes down to my youngest boy (soon going to be 4) and of course I only store the clothes that made it haha things like jeans, shorts and jackets and a few shirts. This saves me so much money on the expensive things like the jeans and jackets!

And I think its awesome my youngest (Noah) is so honored and happy to wear his big brothers old clothes! I plan on doing this with Mariah (7) and Bianca (7months)

Don't be afraid to "hand me down"

So what I did recently was created a storage bin for Dominics clothes that don't fit him anymore and that are in good condition and a storage for Mariahs clothes that no longer fit her.

One is labeled Noahs future clothes and the other labeled Biancas future clothes :)

These are stored in their closets up out of the way on the top shelves!

Now if you don't have 2 boys or 2 girls.. another option is to take your childs un used clothes to a Twice as Nice or Buffalo Exchange (these are stores here in Az) or to your local Hand me down/Trade in store.

You'd be surprised at what you find! I love shopping at these stores even for myself.

I bought Dominic (9) a pair of Az Jean co. jeans (looked brand new) for $6

I've gotten tons of clothes for the kiddos at thrift stores and walked out paying $50

Also don't be afraid to buy clothing a little bigger

No Im not saying ridiculously big, for example Noah will be 4 next month, he wears a size 4t now that FITS him, I will now start buy 5t, it may be a little big but nothing super noticeable, I do this with their shoes as well, if Mariah fits in a 13 1/2 Im buying the 14.

I get a few extra months outta things this way :)

Also when shopping at Target, Jc Penny or Old Navy.... most of the time I only buy from the "sale" sections or clearance racks !

Well thats all I got for now! Thanks for your time <3

My favorite hair products of 2011!

2011-12-27T23:42:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share my favorite hair products of 2011 with you all :)
Stay tuned for my favorite beauty/makeup products, that will be in a video on my you tube channel :)
So when it comes to hair care.. I like to spend a little bit more money (when it comes to hair care I believe you get what you pay for) So no drug store products for me, when I say drug store I mean Pantene, Dove, Suave.. etc. they do nothing for my hair. At the same time Im not one to spend $20+ bucks on shampoo and conditioner either. So I try to stay on a budget while getting quality products! So with that said here are my favorite hair products of 2011!

FAVORITE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONERS

Rusk Sensories Smoother

$9.99 ea. @ Marshalls

This product tamed my frizzy/dry hair!

The smell is great, light & floraly.

Leaves my hair feeling clean and super soft.

Nexxus Therappe Luxury Moisturizing

$12 ea. @ Target or Walgreens

I have pretty damaged hair so its hard to find a product that makes my hair feel and look healthy!

This is one of them that left my hair feeling soft, flowy, shiny and amazing.

LEAVE IN CONDITIONERS AND HAIR MASKS

Organix Macadamia Oil Hydrating Mask

7.99 @ Target

OMG! This product is AMAZING!! I have never used a hair mask that left my hair so hydrated!
I can not live without this hair mask! And the best thing is is that its affordable!

Nexxus Pro Mend Split End Binding Targeted Leave-In Treatment
$9.99 @ Walgreens

This product saved my ends!! I seen a dramatic difference in the appearance of my ends after just the first use! I buy it every 3 months or so, it last awhile and a little goes along way! Again I LOVE THIS STUFF!

SERUMS AND HEAT PROTECTANT

Chi Silk Infusion

$13.99 @ Amazon.com

I will not flat iron or style my hair without this stuff! I LOVE the smell and the way it makes my hair feel, I WILL NEVER use another serum again, this stuff is my 2nd bff!

Chi 44 Iron Guard

$13.99 @ Target

I love the smell and I notice a difference in my hair when I use this stuff and when I dont. My hair has definitely gotten healthy since using this product, Ive tried tons of heat protectant sprays and they all have left a residue and sticky feeling to my hair but this stuff leaves it shiny and protected :)

STYLING PRODUCTS

TIGI Bed head Hard Head Hairspray

$16 @ Target

This is the best hair spray out there. I use this for volume, up do's, after I curl my hair or extensions.. a few sprays and your hair will look fresh and styled HOURS later. I swear by this hair spray.

Big Sexy Root Pump Mousse

$15 @ Amazon.com
This is the only product that will give my hair LIFT and VOLUME, I LOVE big hair and this products gives me just that, I have fine thin hair and this stuff BLOWS IT UP! :) In a good way!

Bed Head Superstar blow dry lotion

$13 @ Target

I know I will have a good hair day when I use this stuff. My hair is fine and this stuff give me thick hair! It gives me tons of body, I just love this stuff and the smell is great!

Well there ya have it :) What is your MUST HAVE hair product, leave a comment <3

Mommy Tip Monday: Makeing time for YOU!

2011-12-19T23:03:00.000-07:00

Being a mommy to 4 sometimes 6 (I have 2 step boys), a business owner and being pretty much "married" I feel like saying having a boyfriend doesnt sound serious but were basically married haha in our hearts!;)

Gets pretty overwhelming and can be draining.. its not as easy as I make it look haha!

Its so important to recharge your batteries and take a few hours out the day or night for yourself and I dont mean once a month!

So for todays blog Im just gonna go over some things I like to do for myself!

DAILY:

Things I like to do before the kids wake in the morning:

My makeup :) I dont get to do this daily but Im trying to get in a routine where Im always ready, as busy as I am theres too many occasions where I need to run out the door and I got on flip flops, sweats, my "boyfriends" shirt on with some type of poo or spit up on it and some CRAZY hair! haha

So yeah getting off topic here.. A lot of girls ask when do you have time to do your makeup, DO IT IN THE MORNING when the kiddos are still in bed!

Make yourself a cup of coffee, open some windows.. let light in. Sit and slowly drink your coffee

(or whatever you like to drink) I've recently started drinking coffee <3 I try to keep it "skinny" there I go again going off topic.

Read a book or a magazine! Even if its just 15 minutes.

At night after the kids go to sleep is a great time to take advantage of some "me time" too!

You can do some more reading, I enjoy a nice bath with some candles!

I also like blogging !

Write in a journal

Those are little things you can do daily!

Monthly:

Get your nails done

Get a pedi or give yourself one

Buy yourself something.. makeup, nail polish a new purse?

Go out with the girls!

Sometimes Joe and I will go out together as a couple and sometimes I just go with the girls.

Drinks and dancing, dinner and a movie! These kinda nights are sooo fun and definitely recharge mommys batteries haha!

Never feel bad for making time for yourself... it really is vital and so important!

So starting today!! Make time for YOU!!

Thanks to DanielleSwain for todays topic!

Mommy Tip Monday: My kids bedtime routine

2011-12-12T21:20:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be fun to discuss bedtime routines. In my home, bedtime isnt always the funnest part of my day I have to admit. It can be a big struggle. So we have established some bedtime routines to help the kids understand that bedtime is…bedtime! I love routines and I think they are so important to have~

So here it is... my kiddos bedtime routine <3

Bedtime starts shortly after dinner and last about an hour.

1. Brush teeth, we do this before their bath cause they usually get tooth paste on their p.j's

2. Bath time

3. Pj's on and take a few minutes to help them set their clothes out for school the next day.

4. Potty time

5.Story Time

6. Small talk, depending on how many children you have, I start with the oldest to youngest.. I ask them things like, "What did you learn today?" or "What was your favorite part of the day?"

7. Lights go off and night light goes on!

I usually have this set up so Im walking out of their rooms around 7:30 and they are actually asleep by 8pm :)

Do you have a bedtime routine?

Fab Fav's Friday

2011-12-09T23:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Fab Fav's Friday! 

Where I share my favorite "things"

Ahhh the swiffer sweeper vacuum, this things makes life so much easier!
I use it daily, after every meal or every time I see something on the floor! (TILE)

I buy the filter every 3 months and I've had it about a year now, I LOVE THIS THING!

The next best thing.. Swiffer wet jet! Again I use this daily, Great for quick pick ups and I use this by the front door. I use this for in between cleanings. So Mondays are my weekly deep cleaning and on that day I will use an actual mop but to keep up with the house I use the swiffer wet jet! Its my 2nd bff! <3

I am a sucker for a great candle and I cant get enough of Bath & Body works candles.

They are amazing! I have one in my office, family room, bathrooms, my room and kitchen.

You can never have to many wicker baskets! I love these baskets, I use them to store my kitchen wash rags/bathroom wash rags.

I keep a large basket at the end of the stair case downstairs to throw stuff that belongs upstairs and at the end of the day I take it and put everything away that belonged upstairs. I use them in my kitchen in the pantry to keep hot cocoa, top ramen and other packaged goods:)

I use to never buy baskets or storage bins cause I would say to myself "I dont know what I'd use it for" finally I just started buying "wicker baskets" and found out I had tons of different uses for them!

Starbucks Instant coffee, great for on the go, easy and taste great!

I only break out with this stuff when I know its gonna be a long day or need a pick me up ;)

Which is everyday haha but I do limit myself!

What are some of your favorite things!?

Total Beauty Thursday: 5 Makeup Essentials

2011-12-08T18:44:00.000-07:00

Products I use daily !

Nyx Natural Lipliner

Still GlamorUs Eye & Lip primer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Ecru

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Light/Medium

Still GlamorUs Soleil

Leave a comment.. what are your top 5 products (essentials)

Tonights Dinner Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas

2011-12-06T20:14:00.001-07:00

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic
1 cup packed cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeno, seeded
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Salt and pepper
Cayenne
10 flour tortillas
I eat whole wheat tortillas without the cheese and sour cream :)

Directions

Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap with a mallet or rolling pin. Place chicken breasts in glass baking dish. In a blender combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and pour over chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and let chicken marinate for 30 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat oil.

Add onions and peppers and cook until they are tender and begin to brown.

In a 9x13 glass baking dish toss potatoes with oil and seasonings. bake in 375 degree oven until crispy, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Heat a cast iron grill pan or an outdoor grill. Toast flour tortillas for about 30 seconds per side and keep warm in an aluminum foil pocket. Grill the chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes. To serve slice chicken into even strips. Serve hot with onions and peppers, potatoes, grated jack cheese, salsa and sour cream.

Mommy Tip Monday

2011-12-06T00:18:00.000-07:00

Family Fun

The other day my kiddos Mariah(7) and Noah(3) kept saying "Mommy we're bored.. we have nothing to do"

It was lunch time and I thought of the perfect plan.

Lets play restaurant!

We took out some paper and crayons.

Me and the kids created a couple menus.

They made up the restaurant name "A good place to eat" :)

We listed a few food choices on the menu that were actually their options.

After we did this I pretended to be the waitress and sat them at the table.

I took their drink order..brought out some cheese and crackers, came back with the drinks then took their food order. While cooking what they "ordered" I kept checking to see if they needed refills and if my "customers" were enjoying them selves :)

As soon as their food was done I served them their plates.

Corn dogs and Mac N Cheese... yummy ! :)

Again, I kept checking on them refilling drinks.

After they were finished eating I offered dessert and of course they wanted dessert.

The only dessert on the menu that day was Chocolate pudding so they went with that.

Finally I brought them a bill, they "paid" haha

This was so much fun to do with them, who knew lunch time could go so smoothly!

The kids always ask to play restaurant now, its a great way to spend time with the kiddos plus your getting important things done like lunch or dinner ;p

Just wanted to share one of the ways I like to spend time with the kiddos <3

What I ate for lunch :)

2011-11-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

Healthy Lunch Idea!

Just wanted to share todays lunch!

I am a sucker for for pizza, hot pockets and pizza rolls :p

But with trying to loose weight and eating healthy those are always the best thing for ya. Its important to keep foods you love in your new diet but just healthy versions and not as often, I tried out the Lean Pockets and they are sooo good and only 280 calories! Im counting calories (the pepperoni one is anyway)

They come in a box of two or you can buy them in bulk!

Also I drink 2 bottles of water one before my meal and one after..keeps you nice and full !

Dealing with Picky Dressers

2011-11-29T23:36:00.000-07:00

Mariah, my 6 year old about to turn 7 in a couple days!

(I picked this out this morning, she was actually okay with it)

So me and Mariah are constantly arguing about what she wears.

Whatever she picks out I dislike what ever I pick out she dislikes.

I mean everything she has I approve of, of course cause Im the one that buys it.

But she wants to wear tanks and camis or big (prom like dresses) or non weather appropriate things.

Oh and our mornings.. they are horrible.

She has even went as far as hiding the clothes I set out for her at night!

So I did some research and found this...

Picky Dresser
Vicki says her 7-year-old daughter, Raelee, is very selective about what clothes she wears and the way she looks. She changes her clothes repeatedly and throws a temper tantrum every morning if her outfits don't perfectly match and her shoes aren't just right. Is this a sign of something more serious? "I just want her to be happy. I don't want her to worry about the way she looks at 7," the mom says.

Dr. Phil tells Vicki, "I think this is a little girl who, on the upside, is taking pride in how she looks. She pays attention to it. It matters to her if she has a spot on her shirt." Dr. Phil tells Vicki to consider letting Raelee have an impact on what clothing is bought for her and maybe having fewer clothing choices would help.

Dr. Sears says, "She has some anxiety about how she dresses, and I think you're treating that with more anxiety. You're yelling at her, her brothers are yelling at her, and she's kind of getting the message that â€˜I'm not good at dressing myself, so I'm going to have to really obsess about how I look.'" He recommends that Vicki ask her daughter for fashion advice and opinion when she gets dressed, to take the focus off herself.

Dr. Phil says he and Robin let their son, Jay, wear his Hawaiian Jams shorts and red high-top sneakers without laces every day when he was young, because it made him happy. "You go with it, and they'll move through it. She has a fashion sense and a desire. Embrace that. Embrace her nuances, but you don't want to fight her individuality here. You're picking the wrong battle."

- Don't fight individuality

- Do embrace a child's nuances

And it hit me Im choosing the WRONG BATTLES!

So I will back off a bit, I definitely think a good cleaning of her closet will help too!

Well just wanted to share.. Im sure Im not the only mommy that struggles with this.. well not anymore, lets hope <3

My favorite healthy snacks!

2011-11-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

100 calories or less!

(Per serving)

Love these things, great for when you craving something crunchy and sweet!

They come in a variety of flavors these are my fav!

Fresh fruit! Great for those sweet cravings.

Crunchy and Salty.. these are perfect and conveniently packaged!

CHEESE!! =) The best stuff on earth

Celery and Cream cheese!! I love me some cheese!

You can also use peanut butter. I use Low fat cream cheese!

What are your favorite HEALTHY snacks ?

A healthy dinner: What Im cookin tonight!

2011-11-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

Chicken and Broccoli-Parmesan Pasta

Prep Time:10 min

Start to Finish:30 min

makes:6 Servings

What you will need:

8   ounces dried whole wheat or multigrain penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
3   cups Fresh Broccoli, cut into florets
1   pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1   teaspoon adobo seasoning
2   tablespoons olive oil
1   clove garlic, minced
1/4   cup light mayonnaise
1/8   teaspoon black pepper
2   tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese

Time to get cooking!

1.    Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Return to pot.
2.    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine chicken pieces and adobo seasoning; toss to coat. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
3.    Add chicken to drained pasta and broccoli.

Add everything in a baking dish.

Stir in mayonnaise and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
*Use frozen broccoli instead of fresh.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 380mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 24g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 70%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

If you use My fitness pal just do a search for

Healthified Chicken and Broccoli-Parmesan Pasta

and add it to your food diary!

Weight Loss Tip Of The Day!

2011-11-26T23:29:00.000-07:00

Weight loss motivation is all about desire rather than willpower. How much do you want to lose weight? How much more do you want to lose weight than you want to eat fattening food and lay on the sofa watching TV all day? List all your reasons for wanting to lose weight, or stay healthy and slim. Add more reasons to your list as you think of them. Make reading your list the first thing you do in the morning!

Weight Loss Tip Of The Day!

2011-11-23T15:34:00.000-07:00

It doesnt matter how slow you go, just never give up! :)

I've been trying to loose weight for about 3 months now!

Ive lost 15 pounds, then I gained 5 back.. lost the 5 gained 10 back, lost a couple more... ugh its such a struggle. BUT Im not giving up!

I already drank a soda today AND ate McDonalds.. now usually I would be like well I already screwed up.. I'll eat whatever I want the rest of the day, Im an all or nothing type of person haha but today.. today is different.

Usually I would be like oh Ill start Monday or on the 1st.. nope not this time.

Im RE starting now!

(Yay and thanksgiving is tomorrow.. great)

I just downed 2 water bottles. I plan on working out later tonight (comcast on demand has great work out programs) and eating a low-sodium Progressive soup for dinner!

I will start doing these DAILY motivation/weight loss tips for you and myself!

Good luck, whether you need to loose 5lbs, 10lbs, 20lbs or even 200 we can do this!

This weeks Menu: Dinner

2011-10-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

Mon:

Baked Ziti, Garden Salad and Garlic bread

Recipe Here

(Since I am trying to loose weight I will not be eating the Garlic bread and for my family's benefit I will be using whole wheat pasta and all low/reduced fat ingredients and ground turkey instead of hamburger meat for this recipe)

Tue:

Chicken, Brown rice & Asparagus

(Coming soon, whats for dinner? Tutorial)

Wed:

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Recipe Here

Thu:

Paprika Chicken & Veggies

Recipe Here

Veggies: Broccoli

(I put 2% Velveeta cheese on my veggies so the kids will eat them ;)

Fri:

Salsa Chicken & Brown Rice

Recipe Here

Sat:

Tuna fish Salad or Sandwhiches

with carrots and dip

(I like to keep the weekend dinners simple

just in case we have plans or decide to eat out)

Sun:

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

(I use Smart balance light butter and whole wheat bread and 2% slice cheese to keep it less fattening)

Hope you enjoy my menu leave a comment below if youd like to see more weekly menus!

Removing Makeup

2011-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:00

Products I use to

get a squeaky clean face:

First I remove eye makeup:

To remove eye makeup, I use the Sonia Kashuk eye makeup remover. Been using it for a year now and I dont plan on changing anytime soon, I love it!

You can find this at Target for about $9.99

This stuff will last a long time, you only need a little!

I use it along with cotton balls.

Buy product here online or go to your local Target!

Next I remove my face makeup:

I use the Olay daily expressions wet cleansing clothes for sensitive skin to remove foundation, blush anything on my face and even lipstick (if its still on)
No water needed. Lifts away dirt, oil and makeup. You can find these at your local drugstore for about $6.

Buy product here online or go to your local Drug store!

Then I wash my face:
I use Boscia daily facial cleanser to wash my face. I've used this stuff for almost 2 years now and I love it! Keeps my skin nice and clear and controls my oily skin.

Buy product here online or go to your local Sephora!

Thanks for reading :)

Miss Bianca: 4 month update

2011-09-14T15:22:00.000-07:00

Miss Bianca is 4 months young <3

Weight: 20 lbs

Size 2 diapers ready to go into a 3!

Clothes: 12 months!

_________

Here we are! 4 months already! The above picture is her sitting in her bumbo seat.

She LOVES to sit up! So this seat is definitely a favorite right now.

Bianca is doing great, I am really loving this stage.

She is always smiling and full of laughs, coos and squeals.

Smiles to get attention
    She keeps her head steady when sitting on our lap or in her bumbo.
    Rolls and reaches for objects.
    And she loves to cuddle.

She actually rolled onto her belly yesterday!

I tried tummy time and she hates it.

I still like to try but so far not good.

She screams (not in pain) haha yes I think she does it just to hear herself :)

She drools a lot, and she loves “chewing” on her hard toys.

I did start her on some baby food.. she loves the carrots so far (stage 1)

Shes been using the Similac Sensitive formula for the past month and she does great on it!

Here are our favorite products so far..

The Bumbo seat

This is her first time in it I placed a pillow behind her for extra support

We no longer need it cause she does just fine without it.

The Mam Bottles and Binkie

She wont take anything else :)

Only bad thing about that is Mam bottles are hard to find!

Fisher Price Rocker

She loves this thing! She takes her naps in it.. she sits in it while I cook dinner, work etc.

It turns into a toddler rocker too so thats neat!

It has a musical bar that goes across not shown in the picture she pulls on the toy and music plays again she just loves this rocker!

Bright Starts Pretty in Pink Supreme Play Gym

Another favorite.. it has music she loves it. Keeps her entertained.. this is where she first rolled over!

Thats our 4 month update see you next time!

My daily routine

2011-09-13T22:29:00.000-07:00

My daily routine

*Monday-Friday*

I think daily routines are so important to a mommy's day (to anybody's day really!)

I couldn't imagine my life without one.

My advice... Get a routine established, play around with it for a week or two.

See what works for you (and your family)

By adding a daily routine to your day you add structure.

A daily routine creates predictability. Predictability reduces anxiety.

A good schedule can also help develop good habits, such as picking up after an activity is over,

brushing teeth, homework to keeping up with laundry, etc.

Only time my routine changes is for Dr. Appointments or special meetings. So onto my routine..

Good Morning.

6:00am:

Me and Baby Bianca wake up.

I feed her, change her, burp her and get her dressed :)

Miss Bianca goes back to sleep...

Next I get myself dressed and ready for the day!

Sometimes Ill do my make up and look "nice" most days.. Im in jeans and a comfy t shirt

with simple makeup (tutorial for that here)!

7:00am:

Wake the kiddos up. Start a load of laundry.

I give my self a head start by having all their clothes set out the night before.

This saves time and prevents fights and whinging about what they wear.

Kiddos get dressed

Eat breakfast (during the week I keep breakfast simple. cereal.)

I do my daughters hair.

They brush their teeth, get their shoes on, grab their lunch and back packs/

And get in line at the door!

Bianca by this time wakes back up and she gets to go in her car seat.

8:00am:

I take the kids to school.

Every other week when we get the boys (my step sons)

It usually takes me about an hour to drop everyone off.

As they all attend different schools.

8:30-9:00am:

Back home.

Transfer load you started earlier into the dryer.

(if dinners plans are cooked in a crock pot Ill start that now)

Change Miss Bianca again and shes usually ready for another feeding.

I get Noah set up with something to do.. lego's, morning cartoons or coloring.. etc.

Cause next I...

9:30am:

Clock in.

I am a S.A.H.M (stay at home mom)

That works from home.

(Lucky me I get to work with a friend who is an awesome employee)

Baby Bianca goes into her little rocker and hangs out near by while mommy works.

11:00am:

Snack time for Noah :)

(and mommy)

11:30am:

Change Miss Bianca again and shes usually ready for another feeding.

Then back to work.

Good thing for me.. Noah actually plays very well by himself!

Good Afternoon:

12:00pm:

Baby Bianca usually goes down for a nap.

Mommy is still working.

Noah starts to get bored about now.

12:30pm:

Lunch Time

1:00-1:30pm:

Wrap work up and call it a day.

If I packed orders that day.. I take them to the post office.

Baby Bianca usually still sleeping.

2:30pm:

Pick up kids from school.

3:30pm:

Once we get home.

I change Miss Bianca again and shes usually ready for another feeding.

Everyday I go through their back pack.

We set homework out and discuss how their day was and I look for any papers that need to be signed and returned.

3:45pm:

I let the kids have an hour to relax and play.

They just got home from school so I give them a break before starting homework or any chores.

Remember the load that's in the dryer.. that's get put away :)

A load a day keeps the piles away!

4:45pm:

Kids clean up from playtime.

Good Evening:

5:00pm:

In the kitchen. I start dinner. Kids start homework.

Bianca usually naps again. (This is her last nap for the day)

6:00pm:

We eat dinner.

6:30pm:

Joseph and the kids clean the kitchen.

Table cleaned, floor swept and dishes done.

7:00pm:

The bedtime routine starts now.

Kids take a bath. Get p.j's on. Brush teeth

Set clothes out for the next day (as well as mommy and daddys)

Story time.

I change Miss Bianca again and shes usually ready for another feeding.

7:45pm:

Bedtime.

My kids take about 30 minutes to fall asleep

So I put them to bed early so I know for sure they are asleep by 8:30.

My kids are so grumpy in the morning if they dont get enough sleep!

Goodnight:

8:00pm

I take 15 minutes to walk through the house.. make sure its clean

and pick anything up thats needs to be put away.

Check email & Pay bills.

Plan for tomorrow

Check for any appointments for the next day.

. Set out frozen meats to thaw if needed for tomorrow nights dinner.

Make kids lunches for school.

9:00pm:

Watch t.v with Joe.

Walk briskly on the Treadmill ;)

10:30-11:00pm:

I change Miss Bianca again, she gets a bath, pj's on and her last feeding for the night.

By this time she's out! She sleeps through the night now so she wont be back up until 6am!

Shower then bedtime or

Facebook or You Tube or Twitter or this blog ;)

Weekend Routine will be next so stay tuned... <3

Our anniversary night...

2011-09-12T20:32:00.000-07:00

8 years ago I found my soul mate.

9/11 was the date.

He said I love you and I wanna be with you forever.

I believed him then and I believe him now.

We've learned a lot, yet still a lot to learn.

We know what we have and we’ve made it this far

We often say to each other just how lucky we are

It’s a life full of hustle that is crazy sometimes

But I can honestly say these are the “BEST of times”

I have heard people complain as they age of what they may have missed

If I didnt have you, it would have been you I missed.

I know as a young girl I gave up what some may feel were the best years of their lives

Well I gave up nothing, I feel sorrow for them, I had more because I have you in my life.

So to the past 8 years, cheers to us.. and more to come.

Happy Anniversary

We started our night off with dinner.

Joseph surprised me by taking me to a new place down town.

THE HUB

Downtown Tucson

*Restaurant and Ice creamery*

Everything about this place was perfect... the setting, the customer service and the food!

Started with some drinks... Joseph had a beer and I went with some Riesling

Their wings were Super Delicious!

I had the Prime Rim Dip (sandwich)

Im not big on dipping my sandwich's in a dip so I passed that part haha

OMG.. this sandwich was amazing sooo good and their fries were so good as well.

If you make a trip there.. try this!

Joseph had a pork sandwich.. which he enjoyed!

The service here was great!

Once we were all done our waiter suggested we try the different types of ice cream they offer.

We tried about 10 flavors! I definitely recommend the salted caramel, sorbet or birthday cake. We even tried their "fresh corn" ice cream..

I went with the birthday cake flavor and Joe went with the cookies n cream.

I wish I would have gotten the salted carmel.

If your looking for something new and fresh I recommend giving this place a try!

I cant wait to go back!

So on to our anniversary night..

we ended up going down 4th (downtown tucson)

I had a bloody mary Joe had a Dos XX lager.

This is a neat place.. different from your usual "bar" :)

Che's lounge was our last stop before home...

lots of talk about love over some drinks.

It was a beautiful.. out of the ordinary night.. for us <3

My Everyday Effortless Makeup

2011-09-07T12:04:00.000-07:00

Simple. Classy. Fresh. Natural.

Quick How To:

SKIN/FACE:

Wash Face and Hands.

Moisturize. (Boscia Daily Cleanser)

I skipped foundation primer. (To keep things simple & quick)

Mac Studio Concealer over any blemishes. (Mac 130 brush)

Set with Mac Mineralize Skinfinish. (Light to Medium)

Lightly apply bronzer around forehead, under cheekbones and jaw line. (Still Glamorus Cosmetics in Soliel)

To brighten up face add a blush color similar to the natural pink you already have in your cheeks.. to apple of your cheeks. ( Still Glamorus Cosmetics in Pink Ice)

Done with the SKIN.

EYES:

I did not fill my brows in. I simply just groomed them.

Take a small crease brush and pick up a MATTE taupe color and close eye..

Work into the bottom and top lash line.

If you have long lashes apply mascara.

I like my lashes to look extra full so I applied Falsies.

Red Cherry's # 217 ( My favorites!)

Done with the EYES.

LIPS:

Lightly line lips with Nyx natural lip liner.

Apply a nude/pink lipstick. (Still Glamorus Cosmetics Mercy)

And thats it, takes about 10 minutes at the most.

Stillglamorus.com

Healthy Breakfast Idea

2011-08-02T08:41:00.000-07:00

Today's Breakfast:

Half Pink Lady apple, 3 egg whites scrambled with salt/pepper. 1/4 cup fat free strawberry banana yogurt (yoplait) & Arizona diet green tea

Whats for dinner? Healthy Dinner, Chicken & Veggies

2011-07-31T22:42:00.000-07:00

Chicken Breast & Veggies

What you will need:
Boneless Chicken Breast

(I serve 7people so I use about 8-10 for extra)

Garlic Powder, Pepper, Seasoning Salt & Salt

OLIVE OIL

Frozen Stir fry, I like to mix different kinds.

A couple 2% Slices of cheese

Place your chicken in a ziplock bag and pound it,this thins out the chicken breast

(if you didnt buy thin cuts)

Season one side of the chicken with pepper and garlic powder and the other side with salt and seasoning salt.

Rub in.
Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan/electric skillet

Place chicken in the pan and cook on low/medium heat.

Cook till no longer pink.

In another frying pan/skillet place your stir fry, heat through.

Place a few slices in your stir fry for added flavor

(Gotta love some cheese on your veggies)

Mix till melted.

Serve your chicken and veggies.

Hair Extentions! My top picks!

2011-06-23T10:24:00.001-07:00

With so many hair extension companies out there it may be overwhelming on which one to go with.

I have tried many different brands and put each brand to the test with

Wearing, Straightening, curling & washing.
All set are 100% human hair!
You can style with heat, dye, wash and treat like your own hair :)
Here are my reviews on the companies Ive tried :)

Hello Gorgeous

The 20inch Deluxe set
The Hair:
These are the thickest set I own and The priciest. They come with 8 pieces and are double wefted!
Since these are super thick (240 grams is a lot of hair!)
Thats double the hair that the popular Luxy & Foxy hair extensions offer!
The clips on these are great.
Their color selection is great too.. I like that they have highlighted colors because some companies only have solid colors to choose from.
How long they last:

Ive owned this set for a little over a year now.
Ive used a lot of heat and styled these quite frequently.
I washed them about twice a week.
And they are still looking and feeling pretty as ever!
Shipping & Customer Sevice:
Shipping was average. Took about a week for me to receive them.
Customer Service was great, I've been in contact with the owner a few different times with ?'s and concerns and she was a big help and very friendly!
Overall & Price:
These are definitely worth the money. ($277.00 thats with shipping) Again they have smaller sets to choose from if you dont want that much hair)
These arent my favorite for an everyday use because they are sooo thick....
(If you have thick hair this would be a great set for you)
I used these mostly for special occasions or night outings :)
http://www.hellogorgeoushairextensions.com/hellogorgeoushairextensions.html

Foxy Locks
The Hair:
I got their deluxe set. 160 grams.
The hair was a little dry compared to the other companies.
The set has 10 pieces. The clips weren't my favorite.. sometimes the would pop back open, which drove me crazy! For color selection they only have solid colors.

How long they last:

I used these for about 3 months before I couldnt use them any more.

Styled them about once a week, washed them a few times...

Not sure if it was just my set or if all the sets are like this
but the hair just got too dry for me to continue to use.

Shipping and Customer Service:

If your in the US keep in mind this company is based in Great Britan.

I am in the Us and it took about a month for me to receive my hair.

Imogen the owner helped me choose my shade and was very friendly and helpful.

Overall & Price:

Im not sure if it was just my set that was dry... I would be willing to try them out again in the future.
Great for thick or thin hair.

These cost me about $140 (US) thats with shipping.

http://foxylocksextensions.com/item_42/Deluxe-20-inch-Clip-In-Remy-Human-Hair-Extensions-Chocolate-Brown-4.htm

Pro Extensions

The Hair:
I got the standard 20 inch set. This hair was sooo soft!
It comes with 10 wefts and I really liked the clips on these.
Their have a nice color selection too, with highlights or solid color.

How long they last:

Ive had these for almost 2 years now! This was my first hair extension purchase!

Ive done lots of flat ironing to these and their still soft as ever and in great shape.

Shipping and Customer Service:
Their shipping is the best!
They overnight them! I ordered mine on a Tuesday evening and got them Thursday!
& Shipping is free!! Cant beat that!

Overall & Price:

So overall these extensions are great! & Their the cheapest Ive seen, $99.99 again free shipping!
Not sure what the grams are on these but I have thin hair and these worked out great for me!

http://www.proextensions.com/pd-4-27-brown-blonde-highlights-clip-on-human-hair-extensions-20-inch.cfm

Head Kandy

The Hair:
The set I got was the 20-22 inches long, 180 grams!

Long, super thick and very soft. The clips on these are nice had no problems with them.

I really like the way the wefts are broken down.

1.5 inch (1clip) = 2 pieces

4 inch (2 clips) = 5 pieces

6 inch (3 clips) = 2 pieces

8 inch Quad Weft (3 clips) = 1 piece ~ 4 wefts on 1 strip (3clips)

Their have a nice color selection too, with highlights or solid color.

How long they last:

Ive had these for about a year.. their still in great shape!
Hair still feels nice and healthy and the clips are still nice and secure.

Shipping and Customer Service:
Shipping took about a week. So average.

Customer Service was great :)

Overall & Price:

The price is average, about $180 thats with shipping.
What I like most about this set is the way the wefts are broken down, makes great for blending and placement! Great hair.. no complaints!
http://www.headkandy.com/documents/72_lister.php?action=item&iid=107&cat=4&page=1

Dollie
The Hair:

The set I got was the 20 inch deluxe set 150 grams!

The clips are nice, no complaints there.

The hair was nice and silky.

I just dont like the way the wefts are broken down "/

(they used to be different but now they come like this... )

There are 5 wefts
One 8" wide piece
One 7" wide piece
One 6" wide piece
Two 3.5" wide pieces

Now to get an even coverage I dont see how 5 wefts and those sizes would work "/
They do have a nice color selection.

How long they last:

These lasted me about 6 months.

I had to discontinue them cause of how dry they got and the split ends.

Shipping and Customer Service:
Shipping took about 4 days & It was international! :)

Customer Service was good :)

Overall & Price:

With shipping these are about $180, after trying other companies these are not worth the money!
I cant say that I would orders these again.. not with they way they have the wefts broken down and the fact theres only 5 now, I do not like that!

http://www.dolliehairextensions.com.au/clip-in-hair-extensions-deluxe-set-20/

Luxy

The Hair:

I got their deluxe set. 160 grams.

The hair was thick, super long, silky & super soft. The clips are great too!

I love the way the wefts come, makes for easy blending and great coverage!

I just wish they had highlight's in their color selection, they only have solid colors.

How long they last:

Ive had mine for a year now. I've styled the crap outta these haha !

I got the dark brown set cause my hair was solid brown at the time, I recently got highlights so

I choose to try out my Luxy extensions and got them highlighted too about a month ago and their still in great shape!

Shipping and Customer Service:
Customer service is great, the company is owned by the Luxy sisters who have a youtube channel,

which is amazing! Any ?'s Ive had they both have been their to help.

Shipping was super fast too, plus shipping is free!!

Overall & Price:

The hair, clips, weft sizes and just overall I give a 10!

Very happy with my experience with Luxy.

These are totally worth the money about $140

http://www.luxyhair.com/collections/super-luxurious-160g/products/dark-brown-2-160g

Current Favorite Songs!

2011-06-09T00:21:00.000-07:00

My current favorite songs <3

Just google or youtube them to hear em' !

Hazy- Rosi Golan feat. William Fitzsimmons

She Likes - Pleasure P. Ft LeToya

Motivation Remix - Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, Busta Ryhmes & Fabulous

Party - Beyonce ft Andre 3000

Best Thing I never had - Beyonce

I wish I was yours - Tank ft Letoya

Ya Body - Ray Lavender ft Tank

Be the one - Llyod ft Trey Songz

How to love - Lil Wayne

Novacane - Frank Ocean

Without you - Stacy Barthe ft Frank Ocean

I got that love - Chris Walker

Healthy Grocery shopping!

2011-05-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

& My weight loss journey begins !

Now that baby is here its time to loose all that baby fat!

I started my weight loss journey today.

I woke up this morning, went to the bathroom.

Before eating or drinking anything I weighed myself.

177 is what the scale told me.

Im only 5 days postpartum so Im not gonna beat myself up :)

Next I figured out how much I need to loose and for me to go down to 135, I would have to loose 42 lbs.

So now that I have my goal weight in mind. I set a weekly goal.

This weeks goal

NO SODA

(Every week there will be a new goal.. baby steps)

So all day Ive been drinking water :)

Next, I cleaned out my fridge, freezer & pantry.

I threw everything that was unhealthy away.

So now my kitchen is pretty much empty "/

Next I made a shopping list.

Enough food for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 5-19 to 5-26.

(I go grocery shopping weekly)

I meal planned and then made my list with all the ingredients for the meals plus added on snacks and few other things.

I highly recommend using Sparkpeople.com

Sign up, its free! You can put your current weight in and your goal weight and it gives you how many calories you should be eating daily~ This extremely helped out when I lost weight last time!

You can check out my page and see what Im eating, I will be tracking my food intake there daily!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=stillglam

My weigh ins will be every Thursday.

My last diet was very successful I lost 30 in 3 months! My problem last time is I became obsessed with weighing myself so this time I will put the scale in a closet and only bring it out Thursday! :)

(I weigh myself first thing in the morning right after going to the bathroom)

So below is my shopping list, I like to make healthy meals that actually taste good, if you dont enjoy the food you eat while loosing weight you will not succeed !

So I will be going grocery shopping tomorrow, Im super excited and motivated and hope you are too!

This weeks Menu

(this does not include snacks)

anything that is in bold is a recipe and can be found here.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-box.asp

F: Breakfast burritos, Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwhich, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

S: Heuvos Rancheros, Taco Salad, GOING TO A FAMILY DINNER :)

S: Breakfast burrito, 5 ingrediant soup, Shrimp Pasta

M: Kellogs special k cereal with 2% milk, 5 ingrediant soup, Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

T: Breakfast burrito, Grilled Chicken Salad, Lime Shrimp with Veggies & Wheat rice

W: Heuvos Rancheros, Turkey sandwhich on wheat with veggies, Chicken with Cheesy Mushroom gravy and potatos

T: Special K cereal with 2% milk, Grilled cheese pizza sandwhich, Chicken & Asparagus pasta

Shopping List (5/19-5/26)
Protein shake (dont know which one im gonna get)
Wheat Tortillas about 40 (2 20 packs)
Large jar Salsa (herdez)
Eggbeaters
Eggs- 4 doz.
Garlic Minced
Can diced green chilis x5
ground cumin
1lb ground turkey
Cheddar cheese
Kellogs special k cereal with strawberries
2 % Milk
Fruit
1lb extra lean gound beef
2 Can black beans
Onion powder
Garlic clove (about 4)
big thing of Fat free sour cream
2% cheddar cheese
Big bag of salad
1 can fat free refried beans
2 can chicken broth fat free
1 can corn
limes
1 can diced tomatoes
Whole wheat sandwhich bread
Marina sauce (can)
Mozzerella cheese low moisture part skim
Shredded parmeasean
Grated parmesean
Salt N Pepper
fettucinne pasta wheat
2 bags of shrimp (medium)
80z philadelphia neufchatel cream cheese
5 oz frozen spinach
couple of Big Bag boneless chicken breast
reduced sodium taco seasoning
1 can fat free cream of mushroom soup condensed
low fat dressing
Minute Rice Wheat Big box
160z reduced fat sour cream
Fiber 1 bars
Nabisco 100% Whole Grain Fig Newtons
Healthy Choice Bars
Planters Nut*rition Heart Healthy Mix
Cottage Cheese (reduced fat)
100 calorie packs
1 can fat free cream of chicken soup
Cilantro bunch
1 can mexican rotel
Couple of onions
Corn tortillas
Pepper jack cheese
Colby cheese Shredded
Fresh Mushshrooms
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 packet good seasonings italian dressing mix
Box mashed potatoes
Wheat penne
12 spears asparagus
1 can low sodium chicken broth
Olive oil
Feta cheese
A couple tomatos
Fruits & Veggies
(Apples, banannas, oranges, strawberries, peaches, frozen brocolli, corn, green beans)
Turkey (sandwhich meat)
Cheese slices (reduced fat)
Light or fat free mayo
Wheat thins reduced fat
small Bag of salad

Whats for dinner? Cheese Ravioli, Salad & Garlic Bread

2011-04-27T16:56:00.000-07:00

Quick Dinner Idea!

One of my favorite super quick dinners, takes me about 15 minutes to make!

What you'll need:

(these are the actual brands I use, you can use your favorites!)

Frozen Cheese Ravioli

(In your grocery's frozen section)

Your Favorite Red Sauce

Garlic Bread!

Shredded Mozzeral

Bag of Salad

Now all you have to do is..

Boil your cheese ravioli in water until their thoroughly cooked

Drain.

Pour your sauce over the ravioli.

Turn the heat on low to heat the sauce.

Throw your garlic bread in the over for about 5-10 minutes.

By the time your bread is done your sauce should be throughly heated and

everything is done!

Top your ravioli with the mozzerella shredded cheese.

Serve with your garlic bread & salad!

Product of the week !

2011-03-07T21:12:00.000-07:00

Cover FX

Mineral Powder Foundation

A little bit about my skin...

Its oily, prone to breakouts, has redness & sensitive.

So with summer coming
I try to stay away from liquid foundation
or cream foundations.
Especially with my oily skin.
So I made a trip to Sephora in search of
a new foundation =)
I asked the girl at the counter
what she recommends and she suggested
I try Cover Fx "powder foundation"
At first I wasnt interested
I told her my concerns on coverage
and I was afraid it wouldnt last.
She said she has
been using it for awhile now and she
LOVES IT <3
So I took of my foundation I had on

(Hate doing this "/)

And she tried it on me.. & I fell in love!
So I purchased it
$35.00
A little pricey but the coverage
and finish is sooo worth it!

Heres some more info
to sum up my review..

Shine?
NONE.. & I can get shiny!
Finish?
Matte/Natural
Out of 5 star?
I give it a big fat 5
Coverage?
Medium
Buildable
(I still use concealer for any spots)
Would I purchase again?
Yes, when I run out
Im definitely re buying!

This is honestly the best foundation that I have ever used.

The coverage is amazing for a powder, I put it on with a brush (Mac 139).

You can layer it for full coverage or put just a little for a lighter look.

Ive used it for about a week now and my skin is absolutely clear

dont know if its the foundation or just a good week.

I think its helped clear my skin! Ill keep ya updated!

Hard to believe a product with such great coverage can feel so light and breathable.

MY COLOR: E40

http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P191318&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5880#BVRRWidgetID

Whats for dinner? Mac N Cheese with Tuna!

2011-03-05T20:49:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite

things to eat!

All you need is:

A box of Elbow Macaroni

About 4 table spoons of butter

8 oz of Velveeta Cheese

1 can of tuna (in water) Drained.

Splash of Milk

_______________________

In a pot.. Boil some water.. cook your noodles.

Drain.

Add your butter, milk and cheese.

(I cut up the velveeta so it melts easier)

Turn the heat on looow =)

Once all is mixed well together.

Add your can of tuna.

Mix together.

Salt & Pepper to taste.

Enjoy.

(Can be served as a side or alone.. asparagus? =)

Whats for dinner? Shrimp Scampi & Rice

2011-01-28T18:07:00.000-07:00

Shrimp Scampi & Rice

What you will need:

3 tablespoon butter
Olive oil
2 pound peeled, deveined shrimp
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon Juiced
2 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
Salt & Pepper

Melt the butter with a couple splashes of olive oil in a skillet.

Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Addthe shrimp and mix well.

Add the lemon juice. Cook for about 4 minutes, until shrimp is pink.

Add the chopped parsley or cilantro.

Season lightly with salt and liberally with black pepper.

Serve with angel
hair pasta or white/brown rice.

Enjoy!

(Another great recipe I found from the TheFrugalChef, just tweaked it a little)

Makeup Tip Monday: Romantic Looks!

2011-01-24T19:18:00.000-07:00

On a quest to find Romantic Makeup Looks? For that special day.. Valentines <3

Here are a few that I was inspired by and I think are super sexy and scream "romantic" <3

Cat Eye Makeup and Nude Lips

Kim Kardashian, I always love her makeup!! In this case  matching up the charming cat eyes with nude lips, always a gorgeous look. If you're fond of a  similar combo make sure you learn the art of creating the most  flattering cat eyes with the use of a high class eyeliner. Be sure to create an eye that flatters you and keep it neat. Also to perfect this look be sure to select the correct nude shade of lipstick or gloss! These are indeed some of the most inspiring  and popular ideas to embrace when preparing for a romantic date or  event.

 Copper Eye Makeup 

Blake  Lively, another celeb that always has great makeup! Copper metallic on the eyes and the lips are a beautiful combo! Tint your lids with this fab shade to make your glimpse even  more seductive and appealing. To achieve the desired and  overwhelming effect, finish with a with copper/brown lipstick or gloss that would give a kissable and sight-pleasing impression to your lips. Finish with a coral blush !

Here are a few of my recent and past "Valentine Inspired tutorials" 

Whats for dinner? Asparagus Ricotta Frittata

2011-01-23T20:02:00.001-07:00

Asparagus Ricotta Frittata

What you will need:

Salt & Pepper

1 ½ cups milk

½ lb. Ricotta cheese

½ lb. grated cheese Mozzarella

1 lb. asparagus (1 bunch), hard ends trimmed

8 eggs

Paprika for sprinkling on top

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 ½ cups sour cream

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spread the ricotta cheese in the bottom of an 13x9 dish.
3. Spread shredded cheese on top.
4. Layer the asparagus on top of the grated cheese.
5. In a bowl whisk the eggs. Add the milk and Dijon mustard. Whisk a little longer.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus.
7. Carefully spread the sour cream on the egg mixture.
8. Sprinkle with paprika.
9. Bake 40 minutes or until eggs are firm.10. Serve. ( I serve with Garlic Bread, Brand: Coles :)
(I got this recipe from TheFrugalChef :)

Favorite Current Songs!

2011-01-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

My favorite current music <3

Requested by many of you, most of these songs will be RnB :)

To download these songs just

do a search in google:

Example- Download Lee Carr Right or Wrong

Some of the download links will be in the youtube link :)

1. Keri Hilson: All the boys (Fearless album)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_wnlEW5uc&feature=related

2. Sterling Simms: Game Over

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeO96RF4fKo

3. Lee Carr: Right or Wrong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToyhdcK1Y5A

4. Jamie Foxx: Fall for your type

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS4OQAYm0Yo 

5. Keyshia Cole: Take me away

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxQj4Hs7v9E

6. Mario: Taste the difference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcsV63VeQV8

7. Jojo: Hollywood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJBp_kNSHc

8. Mario: Stretch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2JXc7jPQt0

9. Ciara: You can get it 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2SC-Gfj4iQ

10. Kelly Price: Not my daddy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYbKIqzCZCc

My pregnancy UPDATE :)

2011-01-06T20:50:00.000-07:00

So I had my 20 week ultrasound on Tuesday.

They said baby looked great and shes still a girl ;)

So instead of me being 20 weeks she said I was 22 weeks!! YAY!

The baby currently weighs a pound she said.. a solid pound.

I will be doing an update on my youtube channel this weekend.

So I am 22 weeks!

Some symptoms..

Major lower back ache.

Im itchy all over :(

I am getting my energy back although I need a nap during the day.

I've been getting major round ligament pain.. my belly is way bigger then last time most of you seen me!

So just a quick update, I'll see ya in my vlog in a couple days! :)

New Year, New Hair !

2011-01-03T19:20:00.000-07:00

First off Happy New Year!!!

1 of my New Years resolutions was to get back to blogging, so I erased all my old post and Im starting fresh!

So welcome!

First post of the year...

My new hair :)

So I just went to get my side bangs re cut and shaped and a shade darker.

I ended up leaving with a spiral perm and a bunch of layers!

I have to say I love it! Friends and family have made their jokes.. "I didnt know we were still in the 80's" "Hey Weird Al Yankovich".. the quotes go on and on. lol

Hair done by: Tracey @ Xtreme hair and nails in Tucson, Az

Traceys been my hair stylist for 5 years now :)
If your in Tucson check her out!
3228 SOUTH 12TH AVENUE
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85713
PH 520.206.0505