My pedicure is still shining and the 'Form-A-Brow' kit came in the mail and I have been playing with different stencils and I love, love, love the look of the brow powder that came in the kit... but, I want to find the best look for my eyebrow before I start plucking.
My little ones only had a half day of school today so my time to accomplish all my goals for a day was shortened... so, I thought I would simply whiten my teeth today. I purchased Crest's Pro-Whitening Formula. I simply put the strips on my teeth while I was taking time to read my scriptures for the day - 30 minutes of enlightening (spiritually) and whitening (physically)!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Inner Beauty Out - Entry #4
Today was a bit hectic... but I found some time while grocery shopping to pick up some recommended 'Brilliant Buys' from my beauty guide book.
I bought Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Shampoo and Garnier Fructis Deep Conditioning Triple Oil Conditioner.
I used the products and my hair (in one washing) does feel more luxurious - not too bad for a thirty-six year old mother of four!
Now, I just need to get up the gumption to schedule the haircut and highlights!
I bought Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Shampoo and Garnier Fructis Deep Conditioning Triple Oil Conditioner.
I used the products and my hair (in one washing) does feel more luxurious - not too bad for a thirty-six year old mother of four!
Now, I just need to get up the gumption to schedule the haircut and highlights!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Inner Beauty Out - Entry #3
For my inner beauty growth I woke early this morning and took a half an hour to read my scriptures before my day began. I love reading and reflecting in the morning to begin my day - although I am still waking up I find that it helps me take on the rest of the day with more perspective.
For visible beauty I did a pedicure - yes, a simple pedicure.
These two things made me feel a bit more beautiful today!
For visible beauty I did a pedicure - yes, a simple pedicure.
These two things made me feel a bit more beautiful today!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Inner Beauty Out - Entry #1 & 2
The other day I was looking into the mirror (pre make-up) and I realized that I was looking like the proverbial 'BEFORE' picture. I thought to myself, "that just won't do"; then I decided to begin doing something about it each day.
Day One: I went to the library and looked up books on style, fashion, etc. (Being the college graduate and bookworm - not nerd, just bookworm - that I am I am assuming that much of the information I need I can find in a book.) The library did NOT let me down. I checked out, "How Not to Look Old" by Charla Krupp. This book is going to be a wonderful resource while I am trying to bring out my inner beauty.
Day Two: After flipping through the book I decided to do some, small thing each day to feel beautiful both inside and out. Some days may be small and others may be HUGE (like cutting and highlighting my hair) but each day I would like to do something to feel more beautiful. So, my first purchase was this kit:
You may be wondering exactly what this kit is. It is a "Form-A-Brow" Kit. I am fairly Low Maintenance when it comes to appearance and right now I am on a DIY budget for this endeavor. So, I found an option that was highly recommended that would allow me to make flawless brows. BUT, you have to pluck - not wax. So, we will see how that goes. I always sneeze when having my eyebrows plucked or waxed. it is uncanny.
If you want to try out this little kit along with me it can be purchased here. One of my dear friends and I are going to try it out as soon as it comes in and I'll let everyone know how it goes.
Day One: I went to the library and looked up books on style, fashion, etc. (Being the college graduate and bookworm - not nerd, just bookworm - that I am I am assuming that much of the information I need I can find in a book.) The library did NOT let me down. I checked out, "How Not to Look Old" by Charla Krupp. This book is going to be a wonderful resource while I am trying to bring out my inner beauty.
Day Two: After flipping through the book I decided to do some, small thing each day to feel beautiful both inside and out. Some days may be small and others may be HUGE (like cutting and highlighting my hair) but each day I would like to do something to feel more beautiful. So, my first purchase was this kit:
You may be wondering exactly what this kit is. It is a "Form-A-Brow" Kit. I am fairly Low Maintenance when it comes to appearance and right now I am on a DIY budget for this endeavor. So, I found an option that was highly recommended that would allow me to make flawless brows. BUT, you have to pluck - not wax. So, we will see how that goes. I always sneeze when having my eyebrows plucked or waxed. it is uncanny.
If you want to try out this little kit along with me it can be purchased here. One of my dear friends and I are going to try it out as soon as it comes in and I'll let everyone know how it goes.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Mexico wouldn't be Mexico without...
A trip to Mexico wouldn't be complete without some type of stomach bug! After being here an entire month (minus a couple of days) the bug hit... our little Ladybug and my wonderful husband! I will be M.I.A. for a little while nursing my sick daughter and feverishly hot husband back to health!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Cristo Rey Statue
Our family traveled to the state of Guanajuato, Mexico near the city of Leon to view the statue of 'Cristo Rey'. This statue is said to be in the center of Mexico. The people placed a statue of Christ in the center of their country to represent their lives and country centered upon our Savior, Jesus Christ. I though this sentiment was beautiful.
Our family enjoyed trekking up the mountain in our Suburban (my cute husband loved driving on the bumpy roads with mountain curves)!
The cherubs on either side of the statue of Christ each have a specific function; one cherub is removing the crown of thorns and the other cherub is stretching to place upon Christ his crown as our Heavenly King.
Inside the domed building is a lovely sanctuary with an empty funeral pyre - I assume suggesting that Christ has risen. There is a floating bronze crown of thorns suspended over the entire interior of the building. In the exact center of the ceiling is a golden leafed crown to symbolize Christ as our Heavenly King.
Our family enjoyed experiencing this lovely tribute to our Savior.
Our family enjoyed trekking up the mountain in our Suburban (my cute husband loved driving on the bumpy roads with mountain curves)!
The cherubs on either side of the statue of Christ each have a specific function; one cherub is removing the crown of thorns and the other cherub is stretching to place upon Christ his crown as our Heavenly King.
Inside the domed building is a lovely sanctuary with an empty funeral pyre - I assume suggesting that Christ has risen. There is a floating bronze crown of thorns suspended over the entire interior of the building. In the exact center of the ceiling is a golden leafed crown to symbolize Christ as our Heavenly King.
Our family enjoyed experiencing this lovely tribute to our Savior.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Pueblos Magicos in Mexico
Over this past week I took advantage of our children being at Summer Camp and I traveled a bit around Mexico! Friends and I traveled to Pachuca, Real de Montes, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo and Tequisquiapan! We visited friends who had moved as well as historical little towns.
While in Real de Montes we ate pastes - these are delicious, historical pastries filled with meat and potatoes or fruit fillings that were used in the mountainous mining towns in Mexico! SO delicious - one would almost become a miner!
In Dolores Hidalgo my adventurous spirit got the best of me and I tried Camarone (Shrimp) Ice Cream from a street vendor with chile on it! It was absolutely the taste of shrimp! The texture of ice cream and the flavor of chile shrimp do NOT go well together! My stomach paid for that little adventure for about 24 hours! But, it was definitely a memory!
While in Real de Montes we ate pastes - these are delicious, historical pastries filled with meat and potatoes or fruit fillings that were used in the mountainous mining towns in Mexico! SO delicious - one would almost become a miner!
In Dolores Hidalgo my adventurous spirit got the best of me and I tried Camarone (Shrimp) Ice Cream from a street vendor with chile on it! It was absolutely the taste of shrimp! The texture of ice cream and the flavor of chile shrimp do NOT go well together! My stomach paid for that little adventure for about 24 hours! But, it was definitely a memory!
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