Winter Hair Fixes

Here are a few thing to try to help manage your dry, frizzy, or damaged winter hair.

Coconut Oil and Egg Hair Mask:

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons of coconut oil, melted

1 egg, room temperature (to keep from re-solidifying the coconut oil)

Warm the coconut oil either in a warm room or on the stove, but do not cook the oil. Mix the oil with egg and apply to the ends of your hair strands. Leave the mask on your hair for 30 mins or longer if desired (the longer, the better). After rinse with cool to warm water, in order to keep the egg from cooking to your hair. 

Coconut Oil and Honey Hair Mask:

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon of coconut oil

1 Tablespoon of honey

Mix the coconut oil with the honey and heat in a bowl until dissolved. Apply the mask to damp hair and allow it to set for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with warm water and wash with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

Avocado, Honey and Olive Oil Hair Mask:

Ingredients:

1 Avocado

2 Tablespoons of Honey

2 Tablespoons of olive oil

In a small mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix on high until smooth and creamy. Apply mixture onto damp hair and let set for 30-45 minutes. Rinse the mask off and shampoo and condition hair as normal.

Onzie Yoga Wear

www.onzie.com offers a variety of comfortable yoga pants and tops,

                  

This is the Hawaii Elastic Bra Top. It has a cute open back and will match practically any bottoms and shoes you decide to wear. Another plus to this top is that it is stretchy and extremely comfortable.

                  

These are the Hawaii print Track Leggings. They are form fitting and comfortable, They stretch and fit comfortably above or below your belly button. 

Go get yours now at www.onzie.com or just click on the pictures above to head over to these items.

Disclaimer: Products were given in exchange for an honest review.

Help Dylan Find Some Answers

Story taken from Go Fund me:

Our names are Jeff and Terri King and 11 years ago we had a son who was born with a rare chromosome disorder. He was born with a triplication of chromosome 15 which caused him to be severely intellectually challenged. Dylan didn't start walking until he turned three years old. He attends a special school where for the first seven years of his life he was learning to read and write his name. He was a very happy little boy who enjoyed watching cartoons and singing. He used to talk and was very humorous. On April 18th 2010 Dylan began to have intractable seizures. He was put on several different medications that didn’t work particularly well. One even almost killed him by giving him Stephen Johnson Syndrome. He would have between 50 and 70 seizures a day. We talked to his neurologist and suggested that we wanted him to have a Vagus Nerve Stimulator inserted. A Vagus Nerve Stimulator is like a pace maker that is in theory supposed to control seizure activity. The surgery went well and the stimulator worked for about 2 months, but he would have some seizure activity. We were thrilled though because for the first two months he had about 4 seizures and he was doing well. After the third month though he began to have more seizures and once again they became more frequent. He was now having between 15 and 25 seizures a day. They begin to affect his cognitive skills and he lost his ability to speak and for a while he couldn’t even walk and was in a wheelchair. We found out about this new medication and had his neurologist prescribe it to him and it dropped his seizures to about three a week. We were thrilled and thought for sure with the combination of his two medicines and the Vagus Nerve Stimulator would keep the seizure to a minimum. We were wrong he is now having about 5 seizures a day and his cognitive skills have never returned. Dylan has broken three sets of lamps two sets of dining room chairs and put holes in my walls from having seizures from where he has fallen out. We are constantly saying that we need a Dylan Fund to Dylan proof our house. It is our hope that we could raise some money to perhaps help with some research into this rare chromosome disorder, but we also could use some help with repairing our house and Dylan proofing it. We also could use help in getting a walk in shower that would help with bathing Dylan since he cannot bathe himself. He is still in diapers so you can imagine our finances are pretty tight. I work in the Anne Arundel School System where I work as a Substitute teacher and I am currently in college to become a special Ed teacher. My wife is also taking up college courses in special education.  I believe that we were chosen for this field because of Dylan. Thank you for listening to our story and thank you for your donations   

Click on the link to help them out:

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Thanks!

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him & Her

It's not even Christmas yet... But Valentine's Day is approaching fast. It's in two months and it's better to plan now and be ready than to be throwing together last minute gifts for that special someone.

Here are a few ideas for perfect gifts.

For her:

Flowers are always nice, unless she is allergic to them or hates when they die, but other than that roses can be very romantic and bring a smile to her face when she sees them. If you want these exact roses, just click on the link to head over to order them.

You can never go wrong with chocolates, especially when it's from Godiva. Girls love their chocolate. Well, almost everyone loves chocolate.

Want this exact item just click on the photo to go order it.

Teddy bears and jewelry, oh my. 

                            

For him:

Guys like special things. Something that will let them know you still care.

Get him his favorite team Jersey or something he's a fan of.

                                  

Get him a new wallet or something he will find of use.

                    

Make him dinner or desert!

                                            

But more importantly than the gifts, enjoy the holidays and your time together.

New Year, New You?

January 1st 2015 is approaching fast. That also means so are all the lists of New Year's Resolutions. 

The most common resolutions, according to www.statisticbrain.com, are to:

• Lose weight
• Get organized
• Spend less, save more
• Live life to the fullest
• Stay fit and healthy
• Learn something exciting
• Quit smoking
• Help other achieve their dreams
• Fall in love
• Spend more time with family

46% of people are able to follow through with their resolutions for over six months. In order to be one of the 46% you'll need to pick a resolution that you will benefit you and that you will want to follow through with,

Anybody can pick a resolution, but not everyone is strong enough to successfully commit to their resolutions. 

Find some motivation if you aren't able to motivate yourself and stick to whatever resolution you make for yourself, I, and the rest of America will be here cheering you on.

Skinny & Co. Coconut Oil

Skinny Coconut Oil is only made of 100% raw coconut oil. It is also the only coconut oil recommended by the Deepak Chopra Wellness Center.

The coconuts used to make the Skinny & Co. Coconut Oil are harvested from the jungles of Ben Tre, Vietnam, from local farmers. This province was awarded the "Tree of Life" distinction, an international recognition for the quality of its coconuts.

Skinny & Co. Coconut oil use the Nutralock System process. It uses 12 coconuts per 16.9 oz. jar of coconut oil. The coconut oil is never heated over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the Nutralock System takes three times longer than other practices.

Skinny Coconut Oil is the closest coconut oil to a raw coconut.

Coconut oil has many benefits. It aids in Brain Clarity Coconut oil has MCFAs, a type of fat the body can convert to ketones. These molecules are neuro-protective, encouraging improved memory, cognition and attention.

It also promotes healthy immune system function. Skinny Coconut Oil is a natural source of Lauric acid, a key nutrient found in breast milk. 

This coconut has been shown to protect heart cells. It also promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and promotes cholesterol's conversion to pregnenolone.

Skinny provides natural, long-lasting energy that is more effective than sugars, grains, and carbohydrates. Skinny Coconut Oil is perfect for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

Lastly, Skinny Coconut oil speeds up metabolism by activating the thyroid. So, yes, Skinny Coconut Oil can lead to weight loss.

Pre-workout:

Skinny Coconut Oil helps increase energy and endurance during a workout. Skinny produces a natural, long lasting energy that doesn't make you crash.

Post workout:

Adding Skinny Coconut Oil to your post workout shake will improve your ability to build muscle after training and reduce the time needed for recovery.

How To Use:

• Include in pre and post workout shakes
• Eat a tablespoon straight out of the jar
• Mix in coffee, tea, or yogurt
• Add to eggs, oatmeal, vegetables, pasta/rice, etc. After cooking
• Use as a substitute for butter
• Replace other oils with Skinny Coconut Oil

Skinny Coconut Oil promotes fat burning and weight loss.

Skinny Coconut Oil is good for whitening teeth, reducing gum inflammation, and lessening bad breath, when used as an oil pull.

It collects and expels toxins from the mouth. Oil pulling assists with oral health and overall health. Skinny Coconut Oil is the is the most effective coconut oil for oil pulling because it is 100% raw.

How To Oil Pull

First thing in the morning, place ONE TABLESPOON of Skinny Coconut Oil in your mouth and swish for 5-20 minutes.

Move the oil around your mouth, teeth and gums as if it were mouth wash. Do NOT gargle or swallow any of the oil.The oil will liquify. Continue to swish the oil around. The oil may become thicker the longer you "pull".

After the 5-20 minutes spit the oil mixture into the trash. Rinse out your mouth with warm water and brush your teeth.

Personally, I enjoy the Skinny Coconut Oil. It is smoother and more easily digested than other coconut oils I have tried. I wouldn't jump straight into ingesting a tablespoon of coconut oil, rather I'd start out with a teaspoon and work my way to a tablespoon because it can cause an upset stomach.

Within the first few weeks of using the coconut oil, you may feel sluggish and sick because of all the toxins being removed from your body, but after this sluggish period you will feel more energized and healthy. 

Coconut oil even helps you lose weight without changing your diet or workout plan. It doesn't significantly cause a decrease in weight but you will notice a drop in the number on the scale after a few weeks of consuming raw coconut oil.

Visit www.skinnycoconutoil.com to order yours.

Disclaimer: Product was given in exchange of an honest review.

Christmas 2014

 It is Christmas time again. and that means the dreaded family picture.

It seems like everyone hates getting their pictures taken today. They fight and struggle to stay still for even five seconds. It is boring to sit in the same position for a long period of time to get the perfect picture.

The picture doesn't have to be so "perfect" In fact, the best pictures are the more natural pictures. The family picture doesn't have to be boring. Let the kids play around in a few shots and just keep taking their pictures, there will most likely be a few you will fall in love with.

Instead of making the kids sit on stools with their hands folded in their laps, let them be who they are best. KIDS. Marstin loves to show off his goofy side. He loves to make everyone laugh and the picture looks so much happier with him being silly.

Melody shows off her beautiful smile in pictures and her eyes light up the room. That's all her personality poured into one picture and she didn't have to fake the "perfect" picture because this is naturally the perfect picture.

 Melody and Marstin are adorable. This is my favorite picture of them. They both wanted to hold Rylee, so they did.

Merry almost Christmas everyone! Enjoy the holiday.

Tidestore

Tidestore is back at it again! Click on this link to check out there hot Christmas Day sales http://www.tidestore.com/h/Christmas-Day-33/ They are offering a 10% off coupon and up to 80% off on select items. Hurry to check out the holiday sales while they last.

Click on the picture above to follow the link to check out this jacket, It is currently 60% off.

Looking for a sexy dress at a great price?

 Check out http://www.tidestore.com/Wholesale-Sexy-Dresses-100574/

If you want to check out this specific dress, just click on the picture to go to the exact link. Or if you just want to browse all of Tidestore's dresses follow the link above. I'm sure you will find exactly what you are looking for.

Tidestore is also offering free shipping on their Korean Style clothing which can be found through this link http://www.tidestore.com/Korean-Clothing-Free-Shipping/ 



Go check out www.tidestore.com today!

Throwback Thursday and Thanksgiving

These pictures are from awhile ago, but they are what I am most thankful for. I love my family to no end. They are the best and even though sometimes it doesn't seem like it, they are my favorite people ever. I love you guys

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

PEEPS®

Who doesn't love PEEPS®? 

This years hottest stocking stuffers are in from reindeer PEEPS® to minion PEEPS®and even chocolate covered peeps. There are a variety of PEEPS® to choose from for this holiday season and the whole family will enjoy them all.

The kids will enjoy these refreshing mint candy cane PEEPS® better than a candy cane this year. That's because they are inspired by Despicable Me and taste just like a real candy cane,

These are adorable and delicious. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these this holiday season.

The kids will love these minion shaped PEEPS® because they get to play with their food. They can pretend the minions are real and that they are eating them.

All of the Christmas and minion inspired PEEPS® make for great Christmas treats that the whole family will love.

Please check out all of the PEEPS® websites and social media accounts:

PEEPS® Website http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/

PEEPS® Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PeepsBrand

PEEPS® Instagram page http://instagram.com/peepsbrand

PEEPS ® Twitter handle @PEEPSBRAND

PEEPS ® Hashtag #PEEPSONALITY

Disclosure: “The PEEPS® product, information and gift have been provided by Just Born Quality Confections.” 

Love With Food

Do you want to get natural or organic snacks delivered right to you home every month? Then you should try www.lovewithfood.com monthly subscription snack boxes. Every box purchased will feed a hungry child in the United States. Over 300,000 meals have been donated thus far, be the next meal donation and order yours today.

It is only 10$ a box for each box. That isn't bad for a box of different snacks that are healthy for you each month. 

The kids will love everything and parents can enjoy the snacks too. Each snack is individually wrapped for freshness, There isn't one snack your child won't enjoy.

Disclaimer: Products were given in exchange for an honest review.

Natural and Comfortable this Winter

Winter is all about being warm and cozy. What screams warm and cozy better than Ugg boots and leggings? Nothing.

The Bailey Bow Tall Ugg boots are the cutest, coziest boots I've seen this year. If you're looking for a pair of these comfortable boots, just click on the photo to go order a pair of your own.

These stone washed jeggings allow for comfort and style all in one. You don't even have to feel like you are trying, even though you look like you still are.

Keep it light with a lace paneled sweater from f21. 

Vapour Organic Beauty

This lip gloss is a must have. It is light and shiny and perfect.

It doesn't make your lips look like a glazed doughnut either, like a lot of other lip glosses do. I will post pictures later of me in this lip gloss.

Get yours at www.vapourbeauty.com

Disclaimer: Products were givenin exchange for an honest review.

Try These Products!

The www.promaxnutrition.com were not my favorite, but they did their job. They keep you satisfied and work as a great meal or snack replacement.

 www.thepurebar.com has a variety of healthy bars to choose from. Not only are they healthy, but they taste great too! My favorite was the chocolate mint. You should definitely go buy some.

I also really liked the coconut cashew bar. It kept me full from lunch until dinner. It was perfect.

 www.sparitual.com has vegan nail polish that is very pretty and applies better than Essie nail polish. It's safe for the environment, and it looks great!

This is what each of the different colors look like. My personal favorite is the light blue in the above picture.

Disclaimer: Products were given in exchange for an honest review.