I love buying holiday gifts, but once I come home from work, shuttling the kids all over town & do my normal household chores I have ZERO energy to hit the shopping malls! So I decided to start my gift buying even earlier this year. So far I have 2-3 Christmas presents for my son and am working on my teen daughter. The women in my life are pretty easy to please but I always like to take it a step further. Since I like to tailor each gift for that specific person, I'm looking for new ideas Continue Reading
DRY BAR BLEU Get Blown Away #dBb
I hate to admit it but my hair is a HOT MESS this time of year! Wavy + Thick + Long hair is challenging so I'm always looking for new ideas when it comes to fighting my frumpy, frizzy look. I recently went to a Sip + See Pre-Grand Opening Event at DRY BAR BLEU in Metairie, Louisiana. Dry Bar Bleu is Metairie's newest hair salon that focuses on JUST blowouts! That's right, no hair cuts or colors. You can be in & out in 30-45 minutes depending on your hair and style preference. Located in Old Continue Reading
Generations of Beauty Advice #ALLERGYFACE
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC® When I was younger & even through my teen years, I was not allowed to wear makeup. I remember being 16 years old and begging my mother relentlessly to wear a little lipstick. After several weeks, my mother gave in. she did this for a few reasons. 1. She wanted to make sure I focused on my inner beauty vs outer beauty when meeting new people, interacting with classmates and of Continue Reading
Go Deep!! Philips Sonicare PowerUp Toothbrush #PowerUpUrSmile
"Deep Clean"~~ I hear those words from my dentist everytime I walked through his office door. Over the last 2 years I have had so much dental work done, nothing cosmetic, all preventative or regular maintenance. My bottom teeth are crowded, so they are very susceptible to cavities and almost every 6 months I refill my booster toothpaste prescription (I use the rx only before bedtime), get a new toothbrush & he reminds me how important I deep clean my lower teeth. A manual toothbrush isn't Continue Reading
Savvy Shopping at Sears.com #MoreAtSears
This post was compensated by Niche Mommy Network and & Conference. We leave for Orlando in 2 weeks!! I'm so excited about taking this fun journey with my family but like any other trip I take, I have nothing prepared. My trip is planned out, but my house is in shambles & I have a ton of summer shopping to do. For me, online shopping is the way to go. I don't have to worry about my size or favorite color not being in stock in stores. Sears.com is going to rescue me this week. Sears has Continue Reading
Colgate Total Advanced 2 Week Challenge #HappyHealthySmiles
Every morning I go into my workplace with a smile. I actually get compliments on my morning smile but not because I have a fantastic looking smile, it's because a smile is contagious. A happy smile can change a person's mood or put someone in a better place, even if it's for a few minutes. Since I work in healthcare full-time I know how having proper oral care can make a huge impact on your overall health. A year ago my teeth were in bad shape. It wasn't obvious but I needed wisdom teeth Continue Reading
nuNAAT NAAT Treatment For Curly Hair Review
Products used were provided by the brand. All opinions & thoughts are my own. Like many woman, hair is a hot topic. We love what others have & want to change what we were born with. It's no surprise that my teen daughter is also in this category. But with having curly hair and living in the humid South, having a good hair day is few and far between. My daughter has been flat ironing her hair for at least a year. I know using a flat iron isn't exactly good for her hair we she tries to Continue Reading
Teens, Teeth & Tunes #ToothTunes1D
Disclaimer: I am part of the Mom It Forward blogger network. Mom It Forward and ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™ partnered in support of this campaign. ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™ compensated me for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. At nearly 13 years old my daughter is extremely particular about her teeth. Being cavity free is something she takes very seriously and because of that, she is a great at oral health for her age. It helps that I try Continue Reading
Stop Hiding Your #AllergyFace & Combat It! ZYRTEC® Video
It's that time of year again! You can find me almost every evening sitting at my daughter's softball game or son's baseball games looking miserable. But I'm not miserable , I have ALLERGY FACE™. You know all about allergy face don't you? Allergies: It's means sporting red or watery eyes, puffy face, and a redness around your nose. My seasonal allergies, like my allergy to pollen have been acting up and there is no way around not only feeling poorly, but I don't look very good either! But how can Continue Reading
I’m Styling with the Conair Infiniti Pro Series #conairdidmyhair
My hair, like for many women is something I can't begin to explain! Years ago I used to wake up, brush my hair and I would be done with the prep work that involved my hair. I haven't brushed and left my hair alone since back in the mid 90's when I was in high school. Then one day my curly haired youngest sister started using a flat iron and my life forever changed. I know it's not good for my hair, but I need to flat iron and blow dry. My hair needs it. I need it. Believe me, you don't want to Continue Reading
May’s Little Black Bag Collection
Post contains a referral link if interested I haven't written about my recent Little Black Bag Packages lately but this month I got several goodies. From brands like Steve Madden to Chinese Laundry you won't be disappointed especially for the value. Al the items listed in this pictures after tax is less than $51! I don't have time to shop for accessories anymore but I adore collecting wearing new pieces. At these prices you won't be disappointed. For more information check out my Continue Reading
Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast
Like many bloggers I occasionally attend a few events throughout the year that requires me to leave for an occasional conference or blogger event. In May I have 2 trips scheduled which requires me to leave for a few days. With blogging, my regular daytime job and the kids/husband responsibilities my time, like many mothers, is stretch to full capacity. Although I am excited for my trips, I also know my time prior to the trips are very slim. One thing on my mind is packing. I wish I could say Continue Reading