Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Want Free Stuff? Get The Skinny Here!

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Do you love free stuff? Well come on over to my YouTube Channel for a New Series Called " I Give! You Review! Giveaways..... It's simple. Every 2 weeks I purchase 3-5 different random products and I pick out 3-5 different lucky subscribers to send the item to, for them to review! All the winning subscriber has to do is review the product either via email or in a video response. I give each winner 2 weeks to use the product and decide whether or not the item is great, OK or if it SUCKS! :-D Here are the simple rules to win and become a reviewer on my channel!


1. You must SUBSCRIBE to my channel. It's free!
2. Give the video a thumbs up!
3. Leave a comment below the video. The comment area is where I randomly select who will win.
4. All ENTRIES must be in by Wed. May 2, 2012 Midnight eastern standard time


That's it! It's just that SIMPLE! If this series becomes popular enough, I will continue to do it and the products will get better and better! Here's the video:
So Here's To Fantastic Fun Free Stuff, From My YouTube TvGuide To Yours.......Much Love, Dani

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Lemon aid Anyone? For the eyes that is!

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Ahhhhh! A tall drink of refreshing Lemon aid for the eyes! Benefit Lemon aid that is! This stuff is great!!!! Very easy to use. It's simple. Just pat a little of this on your lids and under the eye and instant brightness and neutralization of those icky unwanted discoloration's! Look wide awake in seconds! No muss, No fuss. This can be used all by itself or as an eyelid primer before eyeshadow application. Wonderful product to have if you just wanna get out the door quickly. Just pop a little foundation or tinted moisturizer all over the face apply this to lids and under the eyes, and a pat of your favorite lip gloss! Voila! Out the door you go looking fresh and awake:-D If you have oily lids I do suggest setting this with a translucent powder or an eyeshadow primer like Mac Paint Pot in Painterly or an Urban Decay Primer, otherwise product can crease. 





This product can be found online or at your local Ulta and Sephora for about $18. This product is suitable for most skin tones.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

For Those Who Have Lost A Sibling

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Here's a Tribute Video I Put Together In Memory Of My Brother For This Blog. When You Read  This Blog You Will Understand The Photos Better. I hope you enjoy it...


Today's blog is going to touch base on something that has plagued me for 17 years. My heart has had this black void for so long that sometimes I feel accustomed to it. This week, Sunday to be exact, would have been my Baby Brothers 36th birthday. I would give anything in the world to celebrate that day with him physically here at my side. You would think one would get over a loss that happened that many years ago, but, I can honestly say, "it's easier said, than done". When you are as close to someone as I was with my Brother you never really get over the fact that they're never coming back. I have accomplished so many wonderful things in my life since he passed. I find myself at every milestone wishing he were there with his big beautiful smile and safe arms wrapped around me, congratulating me. There was always something extra special about knowing my Brother was proud of me.
  
You see, my Brother and I had a very tough life growing up, so we quickly became each others, Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and Best Friend. We did EVERYTHING together. We were like apples and cinnamon!  If I went somewhere he was with me. If I had big news, he was the first one I'd tell. If I needed someone to make me laugh when I was angry or sad, he was the guy to do it. God, how I miss him prancing around my house in my old crushed velvet off the shoulder mini dress with a scarf tied around his head in a big Madonna 80's bow, with clip- in earrings & high heels. This was one of his favorite things to do to cheer me up. It always worked! He always knew how to make everything bad go away. I have so many great childhood memories with him. I would have to say my best one is when him and I were living with our Aunt Bev and Uncle Dad, and my brother decided to play Superman. He got on our top bunk and grabbed the string hanging from the old light fixture in our room and jumped, somehow thinking this thing would hold his weight. NOPE! Down he went light fixture and all. Not only did he pull the light completely out of the ceiling but he also blew every fuse in the house! Boy was my Uncle Dad mad! In fact, I have never seen him that angry before. I can hear Uncle Dad marching up the stairs saying all kinds of "Good Golly Gee Whizzes" only it really wasn't those words exactly. I took off running like a bat out of hell! Left my Brother in the dust. Ha! ha, there was no way I was gonna get into trouble for that escapade. He was always getting into mischief. The boy couldn't keep socks and shoestrings to save his life. He was always using them to create a makeshift wire for his He- Man, Skelator and Transformers to slide down. His socks always served as a booby trap for the enemy action figure. He'd place them inside the socks and swing them around his head and release it. He called it "The Vomit- er"! Boy, everyone would get so mad when it was time to get our shoes and socks on to go somewhere only to look at my Brother standing there with no shoelaces, shoe tongues flapping down revealing the fact he had no socks on. I can still see it like it just happened......


As I sit here typing this I find myself laughing out loud and a burning sensation in my throat and eyes. The laughter is my love for him, that is still  as strong as it was when he was here. And the burning is the pain of that void I have in my heart. Some day's, I miss him so much it seems too much to bare. Others, I am able to find a peace when I picture his face. I think those are the days when he is around me. I love it, when I have a very vivid dream of him. It is always so bright and peaceful in them. We usually are sitting at a kitchen table chatting about things. Catching up on my life. It always feels so real when I get a hug. They never end sadly, they always end with, until next time. I feel these dreams are his way of coming to see me from where he is now, because, I don't get to have them often. Some people might think it's crazy and impossible, but I believe it's possible. Some of my best days have been after one of those dreams. I feel a temporary seal on that void. A feeling of no loss, just peace. 


I am so thankful that I was blessed with 2 amazing children who remind me so much of my brother and I growing up. In fact, they are about the same amount of years apart and they both look so much like my Brother and I. It's kind of scary actually, but none the less, a blessing. It was and still is like reliving the story of my Brother and I all over again. I catch myself at times, asking,  could this be what was meant to happen? Were my Children sent to me for this very reason? I believe in fate and destiny. My Children are my fate, they are my destiny. They were the gift of life, the strength to go on after that day on October 11, 1995 when I thought I would die with him. I see Randy, in so many things everyday. Whether it be a daisy, a red rose or the smile on my Son's face. He's always there, I know. But, I just wish I could have him back here with me to share every part of my life.


I have not gone to his final resting place in years because I find it to painful. I relive that cold October day following the hearse to the cemetery. I just can't get past the overwhelming feeling of pain and anger of his death when I go to that piece of earth that is cradling my Baby Brother's body. It takes over me. I always fall apart. I hate putting my Wife through that. I know she understands, but I don't like her seeing me like that. One day, I will get there again, one day.To all of my readers that have suffered or are suffering from a loss, know that I understand your pain, I understand how very hard it is to completely let go. It's OK, I promise. You will one day look at that picture or that video and smile through the tears. It will get a little better as time goes on. You will never completely get  over it, but you will learn to continue to live happily.   


So my Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I end today's blog....
Sending big hugs, remembering with you, from my heart to yours, Dani

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Tired Of Those Dark Spuds McKenzie Eyes? Those Hush Puppy Puffy Saggy Eyes? Check This Out!

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Oh dear! Oh dear! If you are anything like the average woman, you probably look at yourself in the mirror and the first thing you pick on yourself about is your dark circles and or droopy puffy eyes! Well pick on yourself  NO MORE! I have a few items that are reasonably priced that will diminish the dark and shed some light and some bring back the youthful come hither look again!

The first product is most definitely excellent for getting rid of those dark circles! Again another product by AVON! Avon really seems to know what they are doing when they formulate their Anew skincare line. This little gem in a glass jar is Fan-Freaking-Tastic! I do suggest only using this around your eyes at night after your nightly facial routine because if you get it in your eyes it can have a slight sting. After applying let it absorb DO NOT rub your eyes! It will sting. Now, where can you get this and how much? Well Ebay and Amazon have this stuff. Avon stopped selling it. Why? Who knows? They are always pushing out the older Anew products to spotlight the new. I wish they would just STOP that. They have so many amazing products that you have to buy from individual sellers who hike the price up a bit...Which brings to the price. If you get this from Amazon.com  $44.99 + shipping a bit more than I payed originally. It looks like it's going for $19.99 at the "Buy It Now " price. So it's considerably cheaper on Ebay...Either way it's worth every penny! This has been my go to product for those dark circles and it is honestly the only one I have tried that without a doubt works!

Now for those Saggy puffy bags under your eyes! I am currently in love with DermaSilk 90 Second Eye Lift! This product is wonderful for reducing that puffiness dramatically and lifting the eye. I can always tell when I'm rushing to do my makeup, after it's all on, that I forgot to put it on. It really does make your eyes that much better with it. You can find this at Wal-Mart and pretty much any drugstore. It costs $29.99 + tax. This too is worth every penny!

Now for a cheaper alternative but not as great as the above mentioned product, is, NEUTROGENA Ageless RESTORATIVES Instant Eye Reviver. This does calm down the puffiness a little on the first use, but it is more one of those, "MUST USE OVER TIME" for best results. I prefer instant results when it comes to puffiness and sagging. You can get this pretty much anywhere even grocery stores sometimes. The average price is about $15.99. There are always coupons online that you can print off to save a few bucks on this product and the DermaSilk. I will include some links to the coupons for you guys.

Be sure to look for tomorrow nights blog, I  will have a tutorial on how to conceal those bags and circles using makeup! You won't need much! So have a seat at your mirror grab some concealer and join me! Here's to wide awake, youthful, wonderful eyes from my bright blues to your special color...Much Love, Dani

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DermaSilk ugh! There are no coupons available until Sundays release. I promise to post it for you as soon as it is ready for printing!








Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Hey Guys & Gals! Wanna Know About Some Great Skin Care Tips?

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Here are some easy tips, as well as products for great skin!

I have always been very big on skin care. One might say I am a bit of a junky to say the least. I have a plethora of skin care products on the shelf next to my vanity. I have tried a lot of things and I must say, I keep finding myself always coming back to the same products. One of the key things you need to know about skin care products is....Just because it's a BIG designer name DOES NOT make it the mother of all products! I have used everything from Dr. Perricone (Which is in the 100's of dollars range) To Avon & Drugstore brands. I must say I find myself using and enjoying the results from my Avon and Drug Store brands better than all the pricey items I have, now collecting dust. There are lots of "UNISEX" skin care lines out there. Like one of my favorites, "NEUTROGENA Micro Dermabrasion" I cannot tell you how much in love I am with this product! The cost makes it very obtainable. I bought mine from Wal-Mart for $19.99 +tax. The starter kit includes the buffer, batteries & a pack of the scrubs that attach really fast. Now how to use this:
1. Splash your face with warm water. This opens your pores & helps the product lather.
2. Run the round disk that has the pad you attached to it under a little warm water, snap it back to wand.
3. Now, turn the wand on to the desired speed. There are 3 speeds. Low-Med-High. High is going to really resurface your skin. Med. will as well, but it will be a bit more gentle. Low Is more for those of you who may have sensitive skin. Please note that you may experience some redness. This will subside in 30min-1hr later.
4. Start using the wand in circular motions all around your face and neck. Spend a little more time on your problem areas like: Fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring and age spots.
5. Once you are finished, rinse your face with warm water and pat dry.
6. Now apply your favorite moisturizer and or serum.
7. Vola! Your done! Replace this with your normal face washing routine 2x's a week and you are on your way to seeing healthier glowing skin. On the first use you should feel a difference and see a more even skin tone.

Another great "UNISEX" product is ARGON OIL! This stuff is AAAAAAAmazing! Now DO NOT be afraid of the term OIL. Even if you have oily skin it works great on you as well. It has so many great purposes. This stuff is great for HAIR, DRY CRACKED FEET, ARMS, LEGS & CHEST, among the various other things as well. There are all types of brands that are hopping on the "Argon Oil" wagon, so the prices will range. This product lasts a very long time. A little bit goes a long way. All you need is 1-3 drops and apply it to clean skin AND ENJOY IT'S MANY BENEFITS. My personal favorite company is a local lady who formulates amazing natural healthy skin care products. The company is called "JP Formulations Exotic Skin Products". Here is a point of contact if you would like more information or to purchase.... jpfjulie@twcny.rr.com You can also find ARGON OIL at ULTA & other places. Just give it a look up on the net and there are countless options to buy. There are also many makeup products that come infused with this.

A great "High End" product is Clinique. This too is "UNISEX". It's everything from face wash to moisturizer. I like that it gives you a bar soap option. Which is great for all over the body if you have breakout problems. That way you are getting more "BANG" for your buck as well. They also have a Men's line and an Acne line. I am only speaking for the original line because I have used this as well as my Brother. It worked great on us both.

Now Just for the LADIES!
I am IN LOVE with "The Balm" "TIMEBALM" White Tea Rose Face Cleanser! This stuff is Awesome. I use this as my everyday cleanser and it keeps blemishes away. Leaves my skin feeling super soft and clean. It really gets down deep into the pores and gets out all that unwanted YUCK! It smells wonderful. Like a rose garden on your face. Occasionally you can find this at TjMax. Which is always a + because you get it super cheap. The full price is completely worth it to me. You can find this online at many places. Full price is $24.50 on their website. This is for oily, combination skin. They also have Rose Face Cleanser for Normal to Dry skin as well as Lavender Foaming Face Cleanser for all skin types.


After I use that, I use my ANEW Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid by AVON. It does just what it says. I love how it instantly tightens your problem areas and plumps those deep wrinkles. Get in touch with your local AVON Rep. To get a free trial. I think you will love it. This costs $20 on sale right now Reg. $38. After this absorbs into my skin, I follow with the ANEW Clinical Derma Full x's 3. This really helps to finish filling in my wrinkles and helps to just plump my skin overall to give it a more "youthful" appearance. This one I think you can find on sites like Amazon.com, AVON no longer has it. BOOOOOO! This one is all over Ebay and Amazon for about $20

When I just don't feel like the extra after cleansing steps I just use my ARGON OIL. I especially do that when my skin is drying out due to climate changes. I have used everything together and have had no adverse reactions from it. Now if that's OK for you? I don't have an answer. Everyone reacts differently. I am going to post some other lists of drugstore brand items for men and woman that will target anything from moisturizing, cleansing, acne control and anti aging.

Also MEN Try the following:
NIVEA For MEN
NEUTROGENA for MEN
LOREAL Expert MEN
Natures Cure ( ACNE) For MEN

For WOMEN:
NEUTROGENA
LOREAL ( Anything is pretty good)
BURTS BEES
OLAY
Say YES To: Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc
St. IVES
BOOTS Original Beauty Formula

 Stay tuned for my next blog when I talk about great eye care products for bags and circles.

Here's to beautiful youthful, radiant skin from my skin care basket to yours.....Much Love, Dani







Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Facebook! No Longer A Great Place To Be!

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This blog is a venting of sorts. Who here reading this finds it really annoying to sign into your personal Facebook account only to read about things that one should not be talking about in such a public "world"? I for one am tired of reading about grown woman/men broadcasting their sex lives, talking about who they are gonna beat up, whining that they can't pay their electric bill but they just bought an ipad or car less than a week ago. The list goes on. You get my point. The last thing I wanna do when I get on my Facebook in the morning to catch up with Family & Friends is read this trash. I remember when I first started getting into Facebook feeling like, "Wow, what a great way to keep in touch & up to date on those you care about". It was so nice finding old friends from school family you haven't seen or heard from in a long time because the miles were far too many. As the days pass, each time I log on I find myself going through my "News Feed" to see who I need to hide, restrict or delete all together. That to me is sad. But if I want to keep my sanity then it has to be done. Now I know at some point in time we all have been a little guilty of posting a little "TMI" but when it's every damn day? Come on really? Why is it people get the sense of "It's my page & I'll say what I want"? Fine, but do I really need to know that you just got done screwing your significant other? NO! There is a fine line between expressing one's happiness & just plain saying too much in the cyber world.

Now my biggest pet peeve is someone who has children acting so recklessly. ESPECIALLY if your child is friends with you on your Facebook! This just makes me SICK! Why in the hell would you write about these things for your child to read? The more time goes by the less Facebook becomes "private". If your child comments on that status then the ticker on the right is going to tell all of your child's friends. How embarrassing is that? I can only imagine what must go through these kids heads. The opinion they are forming because "Flowers" mom can't keep her personal sex life to herself. Then you have these moms that blow their status' up with "I'm going to beat so & so's ass"! OMG! Last time I checked you are supposed to be teaching your children not handle a situation with violence. Then these parents are blatting and looking for people to console them and reassure them they did a great job raising their child after they are 10yrs old with a rap sheet! I do not in any way pretend to be the almighty perfect parent but I do know the basics of the skill. My kids are 19 and 17 and I don't care if they were 25 & 32 there are just some things I will never discuss in front of my children! I certainly will not put it on a social network for all to read!

Now my next problem! People who get on their status looking for their friends to feel bad for them  because they have no money to pay their bills. Hmmmmm...Didn't I just read less than a week ago that you bought that ipad or that 57 inch plasma TV? Don't you think you should have paid your damn bills first, then if you had anything left go have fun shopping with that? It is beyond me why oh why, people type these things. Do they not realize how silly this makes them look to those who have half a brain?

My next issue! Who here finds it extremely embarrassing when you can't pay a bill like, lets say, your cell phone bill and it gets shut off? I know if it were me I would be extremely embarrassed and would not tell everyone about it. I can't tell you the countless times I have read status after status of someone saying "If you need to get in touch with me HMU here cuz I didn't pay my cell phone bill and they shut it off"! OMG!!!!!! Really? Do you not have any sense of  "the other people DO NOT need to know that" factor?

I have even seen people post their traffic tickets, bail bonds and court orders. Why do they think this makes them somehow elite or awesome? It makes them look really stupid if you ask me. But that's just my personal opinion. Face it, Facebook has become cable television. It's a place where you can watch, Jerry Springer, Lifetime, Cops, The First 48, As The World Turns, Porn and The Peoples Court. Who needs cable or satellite? I for one am sick of looking at these train wrecks, so I do the occasional Facebook cleaning. If this blog offends you perhaps you should go back to your Wall and read what you are writing because chances are you are one of these people that I am talking about. Oh, I almost forgot the Mother of all things that anger me on Facebook! Those who feel the need to have the Fbomb as every other word! Of all the creative and inventive ways to get your point across you think the Fbomb does the job and somehow paints a picture of you being "Myrtle Bad Ass" or "Billy Bad Ass"? Nope! You're sadly mistaken. It only proves that your intellect and vocabulary is very limited. Which also brings me to ....... If you can't spell the word don't write it! Come on, you are either typing from your computer or your phone they both clearly have spell check, USE IT! They are there as a tool to help you when you can't help yourself. I understand that sometimes "Smart phones" put something in other than what you intended, so that can slide. But words like "coming", "cannot", "gross", "coffee" seriously? These are grade school words. The only reason I say anything about that is because it comes from the same people who trot all over Facebook thinking their poo doesn't stink. Learn how to spell...... Then I'll take a wiff. 

Ahhhh, I feel a great deal better now that I have gotten this off my shoulder's! So here's to taking out the trash and making your Facebook a pleasant place again, from my clean Facebook World to your's...Much Love Dani  

  

Monday, April 9, 2012

Raspberry Ketone Is Working!

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The Ketone is doing what it says it does! Yay Me! I am so excited to report I am down 2lbs! It may not seem much to some people, but, 2lbs is a healthy amount to loose weekly. I haven't really changed that much about my diet. I still eat some of the "not so healthy" foods along with better choices. For instance, my "not so healthy" choice this weekend was Olive Garden. Yummy Parmesan crusted steak over a bed of Parmesan filled pasta! Who can resist? For desert I had a Zeppoli & Tiramisu. Super-DE-Duper yummy. My choices throughout the week were "healthier" one's though! Low fat, Low carb. I am really hoping that this will continue. I mean who doesn't love being able to cheat on what you eat & still shed some pounds? I also have really noticed a change in my energy levels. It isn't so hard for me to get up in the morning and get done what needs to be done. I feel like a new person. With the energy & weight loss I just feel like my attitude in general has had a makeover. I really do suggest you all reading this to give this stuff a try.                      ****NEW BRAND ALERT*** 

THIS IS THE OLD BRAND

I changed brands though. I went to GNC and purchased the Ketone they had there. It is of the pure sort. There are not the extra things in it like the other brand. The other brand had "Green Tea Extract" in it. If you do not know, green tea extract is caffeine. I found myself being a little too energized before bedtime. I didn't like that so much. If you are a night owl anyway this wouldn't bother you. I however, am not. I like being in bed by 10pm sharp. I have to get up very early during the week and start my day. I didn't feel sluggish or anything in the morning, but, I did take that pill first thing in the morning so I don't think I really gave my body the time to come down fully from the caffeine in it. I was worried about becoming a little "co-dependent" on the energy factor of that brand. So I did a little more research & found that this one doesn't have all the other stuff in it. Was it working though? Yes I still lost the weight using the first brand. It was just my choice to go with this one because it was caffeine free & you only take this one 2x's daily. I take 1 in the morning when I get up & 1 before dinner. I started these on Sat. I will update you on this brand next Monday to see if it is as successful as the first brand. I also will post a picture of the bottle of this one so if you choose to try it you will have a visual of what you are looking for. This bottle is pretty unique and I have seen it here online being sold by other companies other that GNC. It cost me $21.95 per bottle. The one thing I did notice about both brands is that they seem to also work as a diuretic. Which is a good thing because it really keeps off the water weight too. I hope you guys will continue to follow me on this weight loss journey.....So here's to losing those unwanted rolls & looking great in those "skinny" jeans...Much Love, Dani

Friday, April 6, 2012

Who Says You CAN"T Dye Synthetic Hair?

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Who says you can't dye synthetic hair? You most certainly can! Just grab yourself a spray bottle, rubbing alcohol & some Speedball Pigmented Acrylic Ink ( Or FW INK)a light colored wig! ***MUST BE LIGHT COLORED*** Ie...Blonde, platnium silver/gray, golden brown, etc...You get the idea. You will also need a wig head. preferably styrofoam, if you do not have one use something that will allow you to work on the hair freely. If wig is curly NOTE: Please DO NOT comb through! You may run the risk of ruining your curls. Just move the hair in layers to make sure you are saturating the entire wig. For straight hair you may comb it through the hair as you go. I used the colors, Ombre which is a burnt orange color & Super Black! I added the Ombre to the alcohol first then slowly added the Super Black until I achieved the color I wanted. For the alcohol be sure you get anywhere from 50% to 75% I do not recommend going any higher. I used 50% and it worked like a charm:-D Follow the rest of the diections in the video, it tells you everything you need to know! By the way, The wig style I bought is discontinued but here are is a link to something similar: http://www.samsbeauty.com/synthetic-half-wig-sensationnel-instant-weave-hz-7064-g-IS7064.html 
This one is pretty darn close!

Here's to customizing your wigs to make them your own...From my wig collection to yours, Much Love,Dani

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

How To Be Wiggalicious!




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As everyone or at least everyone who knows me in person or on Youtube knows I am and always be a Wiggalina<3 There are so many endless possibilities when you know what you are doing. I love to try new things. Wigs are especially my favorite thing to try. They are so quick and easy to use. When you don't feel like messing with your own hair, grab a pre-styled wig and slap it on your noggin<-----hahahahahaha:-P I prefer to devote my time to my makeup rather than my hair. If you dare to try one, with the right directions and tools, you too would rather spend more time on perfecting your face rather than your tendrils! Here's to wigtastic hair and perfect faces, from my web cam to yours....Much Love Dani

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

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I don't know about you guys but I hate reapplying my lipstick when I am out, whether it may be dancing or out to dinner or even when I'm off to do a Clients makeup! So, with that said below will be a report card on my personal picks for great long lasting kiss proof, dining proof, cocktail proof lipsticks! Enjoy! PS I kept it real...Meaning, I'm keeping your wallets in mind! There are just some things that are just as great from the drugstore & it is not at all necessary to break the bank obtaining it!


This one here is Maybeline Super Stay 24....
It is duo ended. One side is the pigmented color with wand applicator & the other side is a clear lipbalm. It comes in 30 shades total! However you probably will not find 30 shades in the drugstore or at Walmart. Most of the colors are in the pink tone range. So all my pink lovers (like this PINK loving crazy GIRL haha) will love that option. Does it last as long as it says? NO! Sorry! :/ But it is long lasting. It has held up through a long dinner, and nights out! It smells very pleasant, like strawberries on your lips! For me that is FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC, because I'm allergic to real strawberries! Boooo! Now for the CONS: Like most of these long lasting lipsticks when worn without the balm it is very drying. So, I highly suggest utilizing the balm portion, wait for the pigment to set though before applying the balm, otherwise you will wash away some of the color unless you want to tone the color down a bit! OVERALL REPORT CARD GRADE: A


This one here is NOT a lipstick! It's a LIP STAIN.
It's by Maybeline & is great for you gals that don't like to wear lipstick. It is a very nice wash of color. Not overdone, vampy or in your face POW! This comes in several colors. Mostly in the pink & peach color zones. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED but you can still find it in drugstores &department stores. You may even get a great deal on clearance since it's discontinued! This is a very comfortable product to use. I haven't experienced any drying of my lips & the color lasts up to 4hrs before needing a touch up! Cons: It's discontinued BOO! Overall Report Card Grade: A- (Because of Discont. factor)


This one here ladies will withstand most anything!
This is Loreal Infallible Never Fail LipColour Compact! It's one of my favorites!! I love, love how this is packaged. It is so convenient. Each side has a tube that is snapped securely into the compact. One side is pigment & other a lipbalm. You just slide up either side and use. It comes in 24 shades, pinks, reds, peaches & browns. This one is a bit pricier than the others though it costs about $11.99 each. It beats paying $40 + though! It has a mirror finish on packaging, so you can check it or touchup if need be. This stuff is for sure  SMOOCH proof! CONS: It too dries your lips out if you do not use the balm. Overall Report Card Grade: A- because of the dry lips factor.



THIS ONE IS SPECIAL! I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST!
Hello, Maybeline Superstay 14hr Lipstick! Oh, how I love this stuff! It's everything a lipstick should be! This one is practically BULLET PROOF! Lips are cheering everywhere. I swear they quiver with joy as this is applied. Ok, not really. but it is that Lip-stick-tast-ical! It comes in a small compact tube for easy carry along. So it would fit very nicely in a blazer pocket, clutch or those cute dresses that have side pockets. Very easy to conceal not bulky. Don't let the small package fool you. There is plenty of product in there. It comes in 20 shades, Pinks, Reds, Peaches & Browns. This is one of Maybelines newest lines & I must say I'm so pleased with the lipstick that I will be trying the other products as well. CONS: THERE ARE NONE! The crowd is cheering in the makeup world! Overall Report Card Grade: A+++
Hope you all found this informative & will go out & try one or more of these. Here's to Sexy, bullet proof, LIP-TAS-STI-CAL lips from my vanity to yours...Much Love, Dani Smooches:-D




















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Monday, April 2, 2012

Wanna Loose Weight Safely & Quickly?

                                                         RASPBERRY KETONE!!

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                            THESE LITTLE GUYS ARE ALL THE RAGE RIGHT NOW!
I am so freaking excited to finally start taking these. Have you been trying to find a way to loose some excess weight for the summers cutest bathing suit or short shorts? Wanna do it safely & quickly? Wanna see results in the first 5 days? Well, according to Dr. Oz these guys are your new "Make Me Skinny Bestfriend"! For everyone who doesn't know what these are for, they are a safe and effective way to lose weight. They are all natural, no side effects and have other great benefits as well! Now, the way you use these is to take 1 tablet 30 min before each meal 3x's daily. So, to put it simply take one before, breakfast, lunch & dinner. The way it works is, it blocks your body from absorbing fats & carbs you are eating in each meal. It also helps to reverse the aging process caused by free radicals. Here is a list of benefits:

Helps Prevent Fat Storage
Increases Lipid Metabolism
Breaks Down Fat
Directly stimulates fat cells to mobilize and excrete their fatty acids, resulting in fat loss
It can help normalize your body's cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
It has natural antioxidant benefits that can fight free radicals
Alleviate inflammation
It may also work in preventing cancer

As you can see these little capsules have so many wonderful benefits! There is absolutely at least one reason on that list that anyone of you could find to take this!

 





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I will be posting updates every Monday to give you all an update on how well it is working. I started it tonight before dinner. Remember, this is not an excuse to fill up on "BAD FOODS" it is still important to eat as healthy as possible. If you are happy with your body type right now, maybe you would just find this beneficial for 1 or more of the other benefits listed above. If you are like me and wanna loose some excess rolls for the summer season then I'm sure your #1 reason will be for the weight loss. Right now I am am at 142.2 lbs my goal weight is between 125- 130lbs. This is going to be a very exciting adventure for me and I hope you all will join me on this journey...So here's to Raspberry Ketone, great skin & that cute little summer dress waiting for us on a rack somewhere :-P Much Love, Dani 
PS: You can get these locally at  The Mustard Seed or any health food or GNC in your area! Get there quick though they are flying off the shelves. I paid $20 for mine:-)

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Sunday Funday!!!!

                                                     SUNDAY FUNDAY!!

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Ah! It's Sunday. The best day of the week for my Wife & I. There is nothing like Sunday funday.Now, what is fun to us may seem like a bunch of nothing special to the outside world. I thought I'd give you a glimpse into our little Sunday endeavors. We always try to make Sunday the day that we give each other & our relationship our undivided attention. Usually how we do this is grab a good movie & a huge Chinese Feast! Then we hang out together watching the movies & stuffing ourselves til' we feel like exploding.The key is, spending quality time together.We don't always get to have our Sundays because her job can be very demanding so when we do get them we seize them. Today didn't start off so traditional though. We had a very crazy week so we didn't get the typical "home needs"out of the way. So, that meant we had to use the ladder part of the day to go grocery shopping & getting everyday necessities. I really didn't mind though if it meant I was doing it with her. We always have a great time together whether it's grocery shopping or out for a night of dancing. You see,
my Wife is not just my wife, she's my Best Friend. I feel so lucky to get to hangout, go to bed, grocery shop, do projects, watch TV or even just cuddle in silence with my Best Friend everyday. After our errands were done, we came home put all the stuff away & headed to our little Sunday oasis put a movie in & ate til we couldn't eat anymore. Today's movie choice was "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"....Can you say AAAMAZINGGGGG? Both of us needed tissue.I highly recommend this movie. It's so not a "chick flick" I really think the guys would appreciate this film. So check it out if you haven't already. So, now I am typing this blog while watching some ever so sinfully wonderful "Real Housewives" Haha...and she is finishing up one of the many projects we have started on making our little house a home.  There is nothing like a Sunday in my house. I get to hangout with my hair all crazy, not a stitch of makeup, a t-shirt & pj bottoms. The best part is, she still thinks I'm sexy. 14 yrs and still going strong.. Just remember, to take time to show that special person in your life that you still care, whether it's all day or just a few minutes, it really counts. Give of yourself and your time...You'll be happy you did! Enjoy the photos. Here's to Chinese feasts, good movies,t-shirts & sweatpants & that special loved one....Much Love, Dani