Minted: Wall Art Prints & So Much More

March 2, 2014 By 5 Comments
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**Disclaimer: I was given a store credit to minted.com in exchange for my honest review. As always all thoughts and opinions remain my own.**   Hey Guys! As you know I recently redecorated Jordyn's room and lately that has given me a few ideas about some other changes I'd like to do around the house. Particularly my master bedroom. It's kinda drab at the moment, nothing exciting or relaxing is going on with the theme in there. So when I was contacted by Minted to do a review and saw that they had a HUGE selection of Wall Art Prints excitement took over. I browsed and browsed their selection trying to pick out the perfect piece for my bedroom. Here are a few of the pieces that caught my eye or this one and then there's this one...   There are so many options and that makes it so hard to choose! Their collection of wall art prints are created by independent artists and are printed on archival paper. There are various sizes to choose from … [Read more...]

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Flat Twisted Side Curls on Natural Hair

February 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Hey Guys, I'm back with a new hair style I came up with for Jordyn. I started by washing her hair with Herbal Essence Naked Volume Shampoo then I conditioned with Aussie Moist conditioner. Next I sectioned her hair in 4 sections and I added a quarter sized amount of Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream  and grapeseed oil to each section. I detangled with my wide tooth comb and then used my blow dry to dry her hair completely. Next I added a tiny bit of gel for hold and began flat twisting all of her hair to one side of her head. I secured each flat twist with rubber bands. For the loose hair left out I used my curling wand to add curls. That night I used flexi rods to preserve the curls for the next day and she slept with her satin scarf on. This style will last us an entire week by tying it up at night and using the flexi rods to keep the curls in. There are many variations on this style, you can do it on wet hair, dry hair, … [Read more...]

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Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash: Review & Giveaway (2 Winners) Ends, 02/26

February 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Disclaimer: The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash in exchange for a product review. However as always all thoughts and opinions remain my own. Hey Guys! Dial recently introducted their newest product Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash. This body wash gives your skin a daily boost of vitamins and the advanced formula, with a moisturizing Vitamin Complex, helps draw vitamins and moisture directly to your skin.  The Vitamin Boost Body Wash is lotion infused and leavs skin healthy and soft. Here's a little vitamin fact for you :) Vitamin B is a natural humectant that helps draw in moisture and keep skin hydrated. I am loving this body wash, the scent is amazingly clean and fresh smelling. My skin felt extremely soft and moisturized and I wasn't in such a rush to reach for my lotion bottle right after jumping out of the shower, especially in these cold dry winter months. Would you like to try out the new Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash for … [Read more...]

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Boomers! Coupon: Save $5 per person at ALL locations! #usfg

February 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Hey Guys   Boomers! the local family fun center is having a great promotion! For a limited time you can save $5 per person at all locations! There is something for everyone at Boomers! From Go-Kart racing, miniutare golf, laser tag and rides for the little ones. There are many different locations to choose from! FLORIDA Boca Raton Online Coupon Printable Coupon Dania Point Online Coupon Printable Coupon   CALIFORNIA El Cajon Online Coupon Printable Coupon Fountain Valley Online Coupon Printable Coupon Fresno Online Coupon Printable Coupon Irvine Online Coupon Printable Coupon  Livermore Online Coupon Printable Coupon  Modesto Online Coupon Printable Coupon Palm Springs Online Coupon Printable Coupon  San Diego Online Coupon Printable Coupon  Santa Maria Online Coupon Printable Coupon  Upland Online Coupon Printable Coupon   Vista Online Coupon Printable Coupon    NEW YORK Medford Online Coupon … [Read more...]

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DIY: Crochet Hook Holder

December 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Hey Guys! I was in desperate need of a new hook holder for my crochet hooks. So I went about scouring the net to find some patterns. I found this beauty over at Craft Town.      Sooo....I am not that great at reading patterns, I get confused and lost. This pattern was no exception. I started fine but then I couldn't understand what the pattern was telling me to do next. So I did my own thing. I will list my pattern that I came up with but I'll warn you, it's tedious and probably the long way of completing it but it worked for me! Here is what I did: ch 41 Row 1: 40 sc, turn Row 2-35: ch 1, 40 sc, turn It should look like a big square Next, I changed colors and after I attached my cc to the middle of the square on the left side (I eyeballed the middle) 4 sc, ch 1, turn repeat this pattern until the strip is the length of the square, it will look like this Next, you just flip the strip over the square like … [Read more...]

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Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Set & Giveaway!

December 23, 2013 By 172 Comments
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**The Walmart gift card and information have been provided by Herbal Essences** Hey Guys, Herbal Essence has come out with a brand new collection called the Herbal Essences Naked Collection Volume Set. The set is designed to be a light-weight body-boosting formula for volumizing hair that delivers amazing bounce. The set contains   Naked Volume Shampoo & Conditioner - Restores hair’s natural body. - Made with zero heavy residues, dyes, and parabens. - Light weight shampoo provides a clean luscious bounce. - Conditioner keeps hair detangled, nourished, and maintains full volume. Naked Volume Dry Shampoo - Great for days when you don’t have time to wash your hair. - Refreshes your look for lightweight, clean hair — even on days when you don’t wash. - The natural tapioca formula absorbs excess oil and transforms lifeless, oily hair into fresh hair. - Delights senses with the crisp essence of citrus and mint.   Naked Volumizing … [Read more...]

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Meet Shary from Atta Mama

December 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
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Hey Guys! In my down time I love finding new blogs to read so I can find some inspiration in all areas of my life whether it's new crafts or recipes or make-up looks. So when I was browsing around Social Fabric and saw they were having a virtual gift exchange I decided to sign up. What better way to meet a cool new blogger than this, I thought to myself.   My gift exchange recipient is Shary the author/editor of Atta Mama. I've been visiting Shary's site quite often over the last week or so to see what kind of person and blogger she is, and she is amazing just as she said she was in her About Me section on her blog :) We have so much in common it's kinda crazy, from tattoos to sewing and crocheting it was really cool learning about her. I love her writing style!!!! I found some really cool DIY projects done by Shary and this DIY: Envelopes from Magazine Pages will definitely be going on my to-do list :)    To learn more about Shary and all her awesomeness check … [Read more...]

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Start Your Day with Caza Trail’s Donut Shop Blend K-Cups #MC

December 18, 2013 By 7 Comments
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 I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sturm Foods, Inc. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating Every mom deserves a little me time, whether it's shopping, reading, gardening, etc. My me time scene looks a little something like this: My favorite tunes playing through the speakers while I sit all warm and cozy in my car before I step out for a long day at work enjoying my favorite cup of joe. Lately, I’ve been drinking Caza Trail's single serve Donut Shop blend and it’s delicious! I love how portable it is, I can toss in a K-Cup just before I head out in the monrings. You can also locate the Donut Shop blend and 24 other Caza Trail varieties on their Amazon page.   How does your me time look? … [Read more...]

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Harlem Globetrotters 2014 Tour

December 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Hey Guys! Looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy?  Bring your family to the Harlem Globetrotters brand new "Fans Rule" tour.  The Globetrotters had so much fun letting fans vote for what they wanted to see in the game last year that they're doing it again!  Only with brand new exciting rules like the Trick Shot Challenge and Hot Hand Jersey. Take your kids to Harlem Globetrotters and vote for which rule sounds the most fun to you.  After the game, come down to the court for pictures and autographs with the Globetrotter stars!  The only thing better than finding an event for the whole family, is getting a great deal on it and I've got a special discount code for you.  You can get your tickets here  and don't forget to use the promo code USFAMILY to save $7 on every ticket! I can't wait for them to come to my city, my family loves basketball so this will be a treat! Enjoy! … [Read more...]

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Roller Set on Natural 4a Hair

November 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Hey Guys! I wanted to try something new on Jordyn's hair so I made a quick run to my local indoor swap-meet and purchased some large magnetic rollers so I could try out a roller set on her :) I first started by washing and conditioning her hair using Miss Jessie's Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo   Next I used Aussie Moist Conditioner   For my styling aides I used Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream   and good old fashion hair grease to seal the ends and lock in the moisture.   She sat under the hooded dryer for about an hour and 15 min and then once her hair was dry I took the rollers out and pin curled the curls for bed.   I put her satin bonnet on for bedtime and the next morning I took the pin curls down, fluffed her hair out and separated the curls. I also added two flat twists on each side of her head and in the middle I tried to do an inward french braid, it doesn't look so great up close … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curls, Flat Twists
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