Best of 2012

So here is my list of all the great products I came across in 2012. No this list won't end with me giving it to you as a gift but I will share where to purchase if your interested.  I hope you get a chance to check them out. If so, let me know your thoughts.

IPAD 2

Julep Nail Care and Polish (Oprah's Favorite Things List)

Candy by Prada 

Rain Boots 

Sea Island Cotton Body Butter

Put it Down by Brandy 

Heaven Hear My Heart by Trin-I-Tee 5:7

Spectrum Coconut Oil (get $10.00 off by going to the link)

Napa Valley Naturals Grapeseed Oil (Found in Marshalls)

Saving With Shellie Blog 

Shea Moisture Hair Products 

Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Victoria Secret Cotton Undies 

Avon Eye Brightening Pencil 

Cindy Tote by Thirty One Gifts 

Mesh Chignon

Metagrip Ponytail Hooks 

UPDATE: DIY

So I am gradually getting through my list of items that I want to try out.

So far I have been able to work on 2

Oil Pulling 
http://naturalhealth.ph/health-tips/oil-pulling/

I guess I need to try this a little bit longer to see some results.  It does feel like it is taking everything out of my mouth but the freshness is kinda oily so I will keep doing it to see if maybe it is a 30 day kinda thing to see a difference.


Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
http://www.repinly.com/popular-pin/36481/1/repins/30/0/
I am in love with pumpkin.  The smell the taste and everything.  I did just the ingredients that the recipe requested but I found that the taste didn't work for me.  So I had to doctor it up to make it work.  Overall it was a neat idea because I wasn't ready to bake a pie.


Are you trying anything new?

DIY

Pinterest has always been my good friend because it supplies me with so many wonderful DIY (do it yourself) ideas.  I had taken a vacation from the website because I was doing way to much.  It was getting in the way of life.  This past weekend I got back into it and all the love for it came right back.  There were even more great ideas, pics and such for me to PIN.

Some really great styles, recipes for drinks/meals and DIY gift ideas were mostly what I decided to PIN.  I am going a step further though.  As I work on making a better me and getting into things I enjoy I will be actually making some of the pins.  I already went further and checked out the recipes and such.  I am so super excited to see how it looks and taste.

Let me share just some of the great things I will be trying out.

Oil Pulling 
http://naturalhealth.ph/health-tips/oil-pulling/

Sugar Cubes
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2011/06/diy-sugar-cubes.html

Christmas Sangria 
The link doesn't work but the recipe is on the PIN

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
http://www.repinly.com/popular-pin/36481/1/repins/30/0/

Good Things Jar
The link doesn't work but the instructions are on the PIN

These are simple little things but I think I will enjoy them.  It will also create some new wonderful memories.

Do you have a PIN that is calling your name? Share!!!!

Anyway I will report back with the results.  I have the items for mostly everything but the Sangria.

Until next time. Live, Love, and Be Merry.

Language Learning for Children

It has been expressed by most educators that it is best to start teaching your children a different language at a young age because they will grasp it and evolve as they grow.

Thanks to Influenster I have come across a really incredible system for children to not only learn but dance with.  It is known that music is a wonderful technique in learning.

Dino Lingo is the company that produces different language videos for children.  The videos teach how to speak greetings, animals and much more.  If you want to get a quick glimpse of if this is something you want to share with your child visit Dino Lingo on YouTube for just a few clips from the DVD sets.

This might be a wonderful way for you to introduce Japanese, Spanish, and French to your child.

Here is a link just in case: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBlltNtETtTjhsO8ERGRcYz5uj8IaLaJ

Enjoy!

Brighter Smile!!!!

I have to share the great results I got from this wonderful product Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips.  At first you get a tingle that is nice and refresher then as you leave it on (I did 2 hours) it felt more and more like it wasn't even on my teeth.  After a week of using this product I am more than excited about the results.  If you want to brighten your smile without the dental fee this is the product to get.  

At target it is retailing at $43.99 plus you get a $5.00 Target gift card with purchase.  How's that for a deal?

Get yours for the holiday and gleam in all your pictures with brighter teeth. 

Poem on Purpose: Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

~Author Unknown 

Poem copied from http://www.virtuesforlife.com/poem-be-thankful/

Good Book: Boundaries: When to Say YES, When to Say NO, To Take Control of Your Life

Normally in the bible studies I have been in with the women's ministry we focus on our attitudes, being a care giver and other topics like that.  It was refreshing when I came across a women's ministry that focused on something that is sometimes neglected.  I mean we are taught to be giving, loving and sacrifice but it does not mean that we have to give all of ourselves all the time.  Most nice people I know (including me) feel spent from helping others.  It brings us joy to a degree but then some people take advantage of your kindness.  Even more importantly when you need a friend they are nowhere to be found. It isn't their fault though it is our fault because we did not demand to be treated the way we want so we are not getting what we deserve. This book really goes deep into all the ways we allow people to walk all over us and the solution on how to stop it.  There is more but I am just getting started with the class and the book but it is a blessing.  

I recommend it. It is a wonderful spiritual read.