Momma's Must Haves

Lets all take a moment to view this Photoshop collage thingy.
I made it all by myself.
It might have taken me a few hours and it might look very beginner-ish, but I don't care.
I did it.
My next life goal is to create a robot who cleans my house.

Anyways, the purpose of this collage is to educate the masses on products I love.
The masses=you.
I am a simple human being.
A human being who rarely wears makeup and changes into comfy clothes as soon as I enter my home, but there are still a few things that even I must have in my bathroom.
True story. I used to think about posting photos of myself in my daily outfits similar to other fashion bloggers, but then I remembered that I am not fashionable.
Hmph.

So, you know, when an unfashionable, cheap  person like myself posts collages of things I love, they must be damn good and well worth the $$$$.
You're welcome.

1.  Nivea Cleansing Gel.  I am in my late 30s and still get zits.  But I barely get any now that I use this stuff.  Amen, hallelujah, praise be to the Zit Gods.  And, because I am fabulous at multi-tasking, I keep it in the shower so I can lather it on in the morning while cleaning the rest of my bodacious bod.  *snort*
This stuff is under $10.  Go buy it.
And then buy the toner, lotion etc.

2.  Emjoi Micro Pedi.  My life is complete with this in my life.  I hate socks and only wear them when I have to, so my feet get dry and gross.  I absolutely hate scraping my feet with pumice stones/sticks/boards and now I never have to again, because of this precious little treasure.  It is a battery operated foot scraper that buffs off all of the dry skin and other gross things.  True story.  I almost cried when I used it for the first time and the result was feet as soft as a baby's bum.  It costs less than one pedicure and runs on 2 AA batteries.
I want to be Emjoi's spokesperson.
You will not regret this purchase.

3.  Redken Curvaceous. I recently had my hair coloured at a very high end salon.  It was an experiment to see if they really do a better job........and I enjoy the 20 minute hair wash with neck and shoulder massage.  But whatever.   I have naturally curly hair that has been my worst enemy for most of my life.  Frizz.  Awful texture because of mousse/gels.  I considered buzz cuts many times, but talked myself out of it because I have many dents in my head.   Anyways, the overpriced salon guy recommended this product line and I hesitated when I saw the very high price tag for each item because I just spent a fortune for a hair cut and colour.  I ended up buying the Ringlet Anti Frizz Lotion and considered going back to purchase every single one on the shelf.
I will never use anything else.
And, now need a job so I can buy the other products.........

4.  Gehwol.  I have been using this stuff for years because of my dry feet.  After using the Micro Pedi, I immediately put the Salve for Cracked Skin on and my feet are in a state of pure bliss.  I want to show everyone my soft feet.  I want to post pictures of my softasababysbum feet on all social media.
I want to be Gehwol's spokesperson.
I need a second job to buy all Gehwol products.

5.  Blistex.  Anyone who knows me well knows that I cannot live without my Blistex.  Not the chapstick Blistex, but the squeeze out of the tube and apply with baby finger kind of ointment.  I have some in my purse, in my bathroom, in my kitchen and on my nightstand.  Its an addiction, people.
When you want to buy me a present, buy me Blistex.

You're welcome for that.

**Disclaimer.  I wasn't paid for any of these reviews.  I did this out of the goodness of my heart because I am a kind, generous person.

Tiny Dancer

As I sat in the large open room waiting to photograph my girl during her dance class, I found myself getting teary-eyed.

Because I am the mother of a little girl who loves to dance.

Because my little girl listens....and follows directions...and does her best while smiling ear to ear.

Because my little girl isn't so little anymore.


Because my little girl isn't much younger than those beauties who lost their lives in Connecticut.

Because my little girl is my life.

And I couldn't imagine my life without her in it.

I am a lucky Momma.
And I count my blessings every day.

I enjoy chocolate. I enjoy stores that sell chocolate.

It usually takes alot for me to get excited, but when I saw this place, I came close to losing my shit.Excuse my language.

I enjoy chocolate.
I enjoy it so much that I would consider selling my children for a lifetime supply of chocolate products.

OK, maybe I wouldn't go that far, but if I could have a lifetime supply and actually lose weight, I would consider it.

Don't tell me you wouldn't..........

Upon entering the beautiful, wonderful, perfect establishment, I inhaled...
...and inhaled...
...and inhaled some more.

I mean, look at me.
I was obviously high as a kite on the smell of chocolate.

And so was my daughter.

I guess she really is just like me.

Until next time, Hershey Store.
P.S.  I bought nothing.  Not one piece of chocolate because I was completely overwhelmed.   If you like Hershey products, go here  for recipes. *The Hershey people did not compensate me in any way for this post.  But, if they would like to, I would be more than willing to see more stores and try more of their products.Im nice like that.


Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

Gardening

As a child I never understood how people could enjoy gardening.
It is dirty.
It is a lot of work.
There are bugs and other pests.And, it interferes with my life.

To me, it just didn't make sense.
Until now.

Now I get excited about starting my garden every year.
I spend hours pulling weeds and tending to it like a baby.
Kinda.
I wear my apron and my rubber boots.
Sometimes I even garden barefoot which totally grosses my hubby out.
I just tell him "I am one with the Earth" whatever that means

Anyways, to fuel my love of gardening, is Pinterest.
If you have not joined that magnificent site, you are missing out hugely.
I have a board dedicated to gardening and I will actually search gardening stuff instead of cleaning my house or feeding my children....
...or showering....
...and brushing my teeth.

Don't judge.

The ideas I get from sites pinned on Pinterest get me so excited.  I want to have fancy container gardens throughout our property.    I want herbs.  I want a garden shed.  I want a rustic fence around my vegetable garden.  I want every possible garden tool out there. I want every single book. I want pretty gardening aprons and sun hats. I want to make relishes/jams/pickles/sauces until my cupboards are overflowing.

Um...yeah....basically I need 27 hours in a day and need to win a lottery.
Whatever.


Pallet Gardening
Garden Shed
Garden Lantern
Book
Garden Fence

This will be the year my friends. The year that I grow the largest tomato in the Universe. The year that I actually succeed at growing broccoli. The year that I open a veggie stand at the end of my driveway where I will sit in my rubber boots, apron and bonnet and sell my veggies to the locals. Maybe I could get chickens and sell the eggs too.And bees to sell the honey.
OK....I took it too far.

Are you on Pinterest?I am.Right here.Do you garden?Make pickles?Jams?
Any tips are appreciated muchly.
xo

Signs That It is Near

Last week, we experienced summer weather up here in Canada.
This week it has been cold and wet.
With the possibility of snow this weekend.
Hold me.
The only thing that is keeping me from running away to live in a tropical climate are the signs that warm weather will be here to stay very soon.

New life is showing up everywhere I turn.

Colour is returning to brighten up the dreary landscape.

Nature is waking up and taking a deep breath.

And I am anxiously awaiting the sun and much more colour.

Spring makes me happy.
Summer will make me even happier.

Is it spring where you are yet?
Are there signs that nature is waking up from the cold weather?
Does it make you as happy as it makes me?
Do you feel like running to the hilltops and singing "The Hills are Alive"?


Me too.


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Stuff I Love

I love many things.
Sometimes I love things so much that I eventually get sick of them because I overdue it.
Like, tuna.
I make tuna, then eat it it everyday for days and days until it actually grosses me out. Then I don't touch it for months.
It's a vicious cycle and I blame it all on hormones.
I blame everything on hormones.
Whatever.
Anyways, today I am sharing stuff I love and could never, ever get sick of.
Thank me later.
With Mini Eggs. Because I love them so frickin much.

Just A Drop is the best bathroom product ever invented. I think there should be a law stating that Just a Drop should be in every bathroom in the world. All you do is squeeze just a drop into your toilet before doing your business and, well, it makes your poop smell like flowers. Honest to goodness.
Buy it.
Buy me some.
Give it as a gift to your hubby.
You will be thankful you did.
Just a Drop

Cara Cara oranges. They are seedless, juicy, healthy and oh so sweet. I am not normally a fan of oranges because of the work involved in eating them and never really knowing if they will be sweet or sour, but Cara Cara oranges never disappoint. I love having one for a snack or chopping them up on a salad.
Buy some.
Buy me some.

Chocolate Goldfish Crackers. These are like crack. I hide the bag from my children so I can eat them all to myself. I sneak handfuls when they aren't looking and totally pretend I am not chewing when they look at me. It is a skill I am very proud to be an expert at.
One problem. They come in a very small bag so I make late night runs to the grocery store to stock up.
Dear Costco. Please sell these yummy morsels in huge boxes please and thank you.

I almost posted a video of me singing Hallelujah before showing this photo, but I chickened out.
If I was getting paid to write about how much I love this stuff, I would totally post it, but I am not, so too bad for you.
I am madly in love with this stuff. I have naturally curly hair that I am not a huge fan of. It gets frizzy and does all sorts of wonky things so I end up putting it up in a ponytail most of the time.
Then I found this stuff. I just spray it into my wet hair then blow dry while scrunching it.
Scrunching is the technical term for squeezing it in your hands just in case you weren't sure. The curls are defined but not hard to the touch and there is no frizz!
Hellefreakinlujah Amen.
Go buy some.
Tell them I sent you so they send me some free stuff.
Fructis Thermo-Curls Non Aerosol Spray

Olay Total Effects Cream Cleanser + Blemish Control makes me happy. Why? Because I am almost 37 years old and still get zits. Don't judge.
This is the only cleanser I have found that clears up my chin zits.
It doesn't dry out my skin.
It is light.
It is cheap.
I bought it for $10.
Buy it.
But it for me.
Actually any Olay product would make me happy. I love them all.
Oil of Olay Cream Cleanser

Jake and The Never Land Pirates television show.  It keeps my daughter occupied for hours while I do my hair, sit on the toilet with a clean face while eating oranges and Goldfish crackers.


There you have it my friends....for this week anyways.

*Thanks Google Images for the wonderful photos*

Go to this fun place to see more

An entire post dedicated to bananas. I really need to get a life.

Oh Dear Lord I love bananas.

If I could grow a field full of banana trees, I would do it in a heartbeat.
And then I would eat them all.
On my cereal.
On my eggs.
As a snack.
On my pancakes.
On a sandwich with peanut butter.Everyday for the rest of my life.

I would live in a tropical climate just so I could become a banana farmer.

I would deep fry them.
I would barbecue them with brown sugar, chocolate and marshmallows on top.
I would eat banana pie even though I hate pie.
Anything banana flavoured is a friend of mine.

I would donate bananas to people who loved them but couldn't afford to buy them.

I would even share some with my kids because they love bananas almost as much as me.
Because I am nice like that. Where does this love come from?
I tell my grossed out hubby that it dates all the way back to when we were monkeys/apes/cavemen.
He agrees, but then argues the fact that so many people dislike them.
I then remember that I have family who used to live in a tropical climate where banana trees grow everywhere.

And they sliced them on top of their eggs.
And cereal.
And pancakes.
They deep fried them.
Made pies.
Grilled them.
And gobbled them up as snacks.

And it all makes sense.
It is hereditary.
I am just following in the footsteps laid out before me.

Thank goodness my family didn't love onions...or peppers...or walnuts.
Because, they are gross.
And deep fried walnuts is just wrong.

*Do you like bananas?
*Can you share some recipes please?
*Have you ever tried slicing them on eggs?
*Would you ever move to a tropical climate to become a banana farmer?

Here is the pic one more time, just because.

And again, just for shits and giggles.

You're welcome

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