Romwe Legging Contest!

It's very easy to participate.  You just: 

1. Take a photo in Romwe leggings if you have or post a screenshot of Romwe leggings on our website if you don’t have 
2. Post with @romwe #romwemay “I’m xxx(name), I’m in xxx(city), I wear Romwe leggings”  on Instagram

3. Mark your location

4. Follow Romwe on Instagram

5. Expired time: 06/09/2013

Check the contest (@romwe) you will know how to join:

http://instagram.com/p/ZnB99AP1dH/

My Couture Planet Review & *Giveaway* Ends 5/29

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My Couture Planet is a woman-owned company from Massachusetts that makes fashion forward handbags and accessories using 100% recucled newspaper with headlines from fashion, art, culture, food, travel, and sports.  They come in different sizes and styles and it's a great way to be fashionable and represent the art of upcycling.   Everything is made in America and all available resources are utilized including natural resources, human resources, and repurposed resources. 

There are several different types of bags at My Couture Planet.  I love the clutch especially but the Coco bag is great because it has stylish plastic handles, and the large tote has regular lengthy handles which makes it great for everyday use. There is even a wristlet! How cool is that?!


I received a large tote from My Couture Planet. It's perfect for everyday use no matter what I carry in it and I love that it's easy to keep clean if I happen to spill something inside of it.  The headlines on it are awesome, real fashion news!! This is perfect for me since I have a fashion-related blog.   

One winner will receive a large tote as well!

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Organizing the Fridge

Well this past week, it was the fridge that needed tackled and let me tell you it was quite a mess.   I had to scrub and scrub to get some of the mess off of the shelves but in the end I made it look very pretty!

The best part was that after cleaning the whole fridge, it was nice to open it up and see the shiny glass.   

I organized like items together on the shelves:
Hot Sauce is all together.
Condiments such as Mayo and Ketchup are all together.
Dressing, marinades, and steak sauce are all in one shelf together.

On the bottom shelf I put large bottles that won't fit anywhere else.

For the top of the fridge, all of the heavy items like the milk gallons go on the right, and the smaller, lighter drinks go on the left.

The cheese drawer is where ALL the cheese goes and the fruits and veggies can now go in separate drawers!! 

Are you cleaning your fridge soon? What's your method? Leave a comment below!

Jergens Natural Glow

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When it comes to the dangers of tanning and not protecting your skin, there's nothing beautiful about being tan, but if you use Jergens Natural Glow, you can look sun kissed while staying safe and keeping your skin soft!  For just $8.99 you can enjoy an odor less, non-greasy lotion that will leave you bronze and keep your skin smooth and soft and looking youthful!    Most people don't like using self-tanning lotions because they think they will turn orange and they can't stand the smell but Jergens natural Glow will not leave any orange or any odor!

I received a sample and I have been using it for weeks now.  It's amazing how well it works.  In fact, since it's a foaming moisturizer it's even easier to apply and rub evenly into my skin.  I actually use it all over my body and I have not one complaint, and I was never a fan of these things before! This is a great investment for anyone who likes bronze skin!

L'Occitane Radiance & Color Care Collection Review

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L'Occitane has an amazing Radiance & Color Care Line for color-treated hair.  It contains 5 essential oils to maintain vibrant hair color naturally.   It's frustrating for me because I know that everytime I wash my hair the color fades a little and I am always trying to ensure it still looks great and vibrant.  Well, now I can.   L'Ocitane Radiance & Color Care contains the oils: Bergamot, Palmarosa, Geranium, Rosemary, and Cedar.  It smells fantastic and made my scalp tingle in a soothing but subtle way.

It's also sulphate free which is important because it won't strip the color as it cleanses your hair.  There's even a UV Screen to protect your hair from the sun, which I always try to do anyways.   I love the texture of both the shampoo and the mask.  and a little went a long way when it came down to how much I needed to use.   The smell stayed in my hair for 2 days and my hair was so shiny and smooth.  I can definitely tell a difference in how hydrated my hair is now!

The mask is truly amazing because it literally just got soaked directly into my hair and it didn't weigh my strands down at all.  I use it once a week in order to protect the color and keep my hair looking and feeling great.   The Shampoo is great because it works itself into a nice lather and it rinsed out easily instead of gunking up my scalp like some products have.

I highly recommend this line for anyone with color-treated hair!

Braces Then, Invisalign Now

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When I was growing up I knew so many people with braces.  It was a big deal for them and it always seemed like they felt it was a burden to take care of them and smile in pictures with braces.   I remember kids being so distraught on their first day in school with their new braces, and I could even see people snickering about it.

 

Some kids refused to get braces and now, they are surely regretting it because their teeth don't look very straight and it's giving them all sorts of problems.  The only difference is that these days, getting a mouthful of metal is no longer the only option.   Thanks to an amazing solution like Invisalign, people can be less stressed and more discreet about the condition of their teeth.

Seeing all this made me even more thankful that I didn't need any kind of braces to correct my teeth since they were always straight and they still are today!! See??



Invisalign is a more stylish method of correcting your tooth and mouth alignment issues by using clear braces instead of the typical metal ones.  With this new method, people won't have to worry about food restrictions or having to maintain their healthy dental habits by going way out of their usual routine.  Invisalign is especially convenient for sports activities because it won't interfere.  You can have your teeth straightened without anyone knowing.   No wonder they call them invisible!  No more worrying about headgear wrapped around your head, and no explaining what anything is to anybody, unless you feel like pointing out your Invisalign! 

Even if you are interested in Invisalign for your child, it is not at all difficult when you compare to braces all of the benefits of Invisalign.  Fewer office visits will be required so you will save time and money in the long run.  There is also no need to worry about emergency visits when a wire breaks or something snaps.  Plus, metal wires and brackets are not at all comfortable and can easily irritate the mouth and it's a really bad combination when mixed with sports injuries. 

Invisalign Teens is available so that teens and pre-teends can celebrate the use of Invisalign when they learn that it's smooth and lightweight and since it's removable, they aren't burdened non-stop by knowing it's there.  Even still, Invisalign works as effectively as traditional metal braces. 

More than 2 million Invisalign cases are in treatment or completed worldwide and there is a full spectrum of treatments for most types of issues you or your child may have.   Even if you feel overwhelmed with the potential decision, you can take the Invisalign Smile Assessment to see if Invisalign is right for you or your child. 

Just like with any other medical procedure, you should consider getting a second opinion if you are told that you or your child is not a candidate for Invisalign.  Not every dentist or orthodontist is a certified Invisalign provider.  The best way to find a certified provider is to visit the Invisalign Doctor Locator.

If you are a candidate and you are debating the benefits, just keep in mind that Invisalign patients can start to see improvements in as little as 90 days!


You can learn more on the Invisalign Website  and you can tweet your interest to Invisalign on Twitter.  And of course you can keep up with all of the latest happening with Invisalign on Facebook.


Did you have braces when you were younger?  Would you have felt differently while you wore them if you had clear braces such as Invisalign available as an option back then?





Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Make a Care Package for the Man in Your Life

Guys are hard enough to buy gifts for, especially when you deal with picky ones (cough::my dad::cough) so next time you need a gift for any man in your life, stop obsessing over what big ticket item you can get for him.   Instead...think small...and cheap....literally.   

Below is a simple guide to help you put together a unique and special care package for the special guy in your life!  

I even included the one I made for my boyfriend, James! He works so hard and is always putting in extra hours at his job and sometimes working part time on the side, and still he never complains or treats me anything less than amazing!   I was trying to think of a way to show him I care but also show him that I want to help him feel his best when he's working hard and have a way to remember that I care about him and appreciate his hard work. 



Step 1. Pick one part of his life like his hobby, his job, or his daily routine.

James works many hours and he works very hard.  I chose to make a care package that would help him when it came to working. 

2.  Make a list of items that pertain to that part of his life.    
Think of items that make him happy, make his life easier, or that he uses on a daily/weekly basis. 
 I chose items that deal with first aid, snacks, health, and feeling comfortable while at work.  

• Shower Wipes - For hot days in the shop or outside 
• Candy - For a simple pick me up and to give him some energy
• Band-aids & Anti-Bac Ointment - Because he is always beating his hands and fingers up and I'm not there to treat them
• Antacid Tablets - For when his stomach is upset and he's on the job
• Hand Sanitizer - Because he and I both like to be as clean as we can be :-)    
  

  

3. Purchase, make, or gather up the items on that list.

I already had some of the items on hand but I also stopped at the Dollar Tree to pick up small versions of some of the items such as band-aids, Ointment, Antacids, and I also bought the candy from there.  


4. Find a convenient way to package and present them to him with a basket, storage bin, tote, etc.  

Since I want him to be able to use his care package during the work day I made sure to get a durable, easy to store box, so I picked up a small plastic bin from the Dollar Tree and chose one with a blue lid to match the blue color of his car.  


5. Add a personal touch.

I included a hand written note card with a sweet message.  I taped it to the inside of the lid so James can read it every time he opens his box.  

Talk about being creative!   What kind of theme would you have for your man's care package gift?