BEAUTY IS A LIFESTYLE THING

Last minute Quickie decor change for my door.  I'm upcycling a really really old grapevine, that in its previous 100 other lives was so many other wreaths, this time was once a spring candle ring, I used it with two candles in the middle on a tablescape and it was really pretty. Spring wreath going Halloween Nothing in my house is EVER permanent, I try to find ways in which to recycle and be able to use even the smallest of things into something else. These flowers were stripped off and the wreath (14") is bare, (it once was brown but I spray painted it white for spring use) Bare wreath (I see that the vines are starting to become loose I will need the glue gun. Here are the supplies I'm using total cost  $5.25 (all items on sale) 1 simple bunch of black flowers, 2 bunches of black carnations with glitter on them, 2 fronds of purple glittered stems, one bow marked down to $2.00, a total find! and one skeleton bride. I simply began by cutting all of the bu...

I'm partnering with the Rock The Vote Campaign! Image: twitter.com What is it? Rock The Vote is a non-profit organization that is considered "progressive-aligned" group in the United States. What's The Mission? The mission is simply  "To engage and build the political power of young people" This mission is geared toward getting young people getting registered and voting in the age groups of 18-24 years old. Image credit: voiceofchange.png History The group was funded in 1990 and Co-chaired by Virgin Records America and Jeff Ayeroff. Rock The Vote is supported by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Rock The Vote brought education to high school students about voting and elections and democracy. The teaching plan was non-partisan and uses music, pop culture, and class discussions to teach our kids how to become engaged as active citizens and have the skills and the knowledge how to vote in our election process. ...

I thought these were awesome!  A new launch of containers that stand up, they stay put, they stay open and they zip shut! Helps you in your lifestyle while you help the earth by using them! Great for active families, great for on the go storage in the car and to the office, and it doesn' have to be just food! Use them for anything you want to store. They come in different sizes, can be put in the freezer, refrigerator, and dishwasher. These containers can hold hot foods, cold foods, liquids or solids!  Did I mention they save the environment? I wanted to share this innovative zip shut BPA free, No Lead, No PVC, No Phthalates containers. 100 % Platinum silicone. Unbelievable!  Please see the video. I like them so much I'm backing them! (This project and the new product was fully funded in under 4 hours!) https://vimeo.com/318990763 *highlight & right click to view Need help getting them, send me a message! These are awesome spread the word.

Denim has come a long way, or has it? Maybe what's old is new again. Is it trendy? Isn't fashion always somewhat trendy? It was, even back in the 1970's you know those hippies were doing it then, creating fashion by deconstructing the denim they were wearing.  In the days when I grew up, money was harder to come by and the availability of jeans was so-so. Most everyone grew up with "Levi's" as the leader in jeans ware. They were limited to a few styles but had an ungodly amount of sizes. So needless to say most everyone gals and guys alike owned a pair of them. Then, enter a few designers that were in the more expensive department stores and voila! you had the whole low down on jeans. Back in the day you actually got holes in the knees of jeans from being outside, and the wear-through spots came from literally wearing them every day! And finally, we put patches on them and walked on the hems as inseam sizes were limited. (I think this article will most lik...

Photo Credit: forreadingaddicts.co.uk PERFECTION Love is not perfect. Ever. We are not perfect as a people either. But we see ourselves much differently than others see us. Sometimes the very act of seeking perfection can be the downfall of self-acceptance too. In fact, many psychology and medical science sites, as well as studies, reveal that how we view ourselves is NOT how others view us.  Whether we know it or not we all disguise ourselves in many ways; sometimes in highly complex ways. Even when people approach us and tell us we look great today, we may thank them and smile, but still, dismiss the compliment because we are carrying guilt inside for having overeaten at the party or maybe we have missed a month at the gym for example. We internalize, we make the unconscious decision that we must not look that good. HEALTHY STATE OF MIND It is true that our self-image can even make a huge difference in the way we feel and act. Those on a journey ...

Home...It is simply defined in the dictionary as a noun that is a place where one lives presently, especially as a member of a family or household. The place where one lives is also a place where one experiences events, and seeks and finds comfort within its walls. Home truly is where your heart is. A family member of mine was experiencing some problems recently and was going through transitions that were emotional on every level. The final healing move for her was to find herself a new home. She went looking and saw this and that and still after months of looking had not found the one. She was just about to give up looking for a while when she walked into this last one and felt a sense of calm and peace. She knew nearly immediately that this would be the house for her! When I spoke with her she told me "I knew I was home"! It radiated off her face, her smile was her heart smiling, she felt relieved and happy. This made me extremely happy too. She had a gather...

I've done a lot of "little" weekend getaways this past summer and have wanted to pack as lightly as possible. That includes all the beauty gear! It's easy if your Hotel room comes with a hairdryer and if it does, it works in a superior manner, that's just one less thing to bring, correct? Perhaps you're like my family, all of us packed into the room and waiting in line for the next person to be done using the blow dryer to use the blowdryer! I found the cutest little blow dryer on the planet The Mini Blast Highlights The Mini Blast has two speeds and packs 280-degree Fahrenheit heat. It is compact but still delivers a 1200 watt power just like its full-size counterpart. This Mini Blast uses Negative Ion Technology that seals the hair's cuticles, this helps to eliminate any frizz. As pictured above, the Mini Blast comes with a concentrator nozzle and a diffuser attachment for usage control. I also enjoyed the weightlessness in your hand and the f...