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Younger Looking Skin and Eyes with Olay Regenerist – Plus Giveaway!

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

As much as I would like time to slow down, Mother Nature has her own clock so I will continue to get older and continue to look older. However, there are a few things I can do to slow down time a bit and taking care of my face is one of them. The good news is, I don’t have to spend a fortune to used quality products. A couple of weeks ago I was sent the NEW Olay Regenerist Eye & Lash Duo and NEW Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. I really take my anti-aging cream seriously. And once you start seeing those little laugh lines, frown lines, or crows feet popping up, you will too.

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

Reformulated with advanced amino peptide complex to penetrate rapidly and deliver anti-aging ingredients deep into your skin’s surface.

Results:
• 1 Day: Reduces the appearance of lines, boosts hydration & brightness
• 14 Days: Skin is noticeably firmer and skin elasticity is improved
• 28 Days: Reverses the look of up to 10 years of wrinkles

I have always been an Oil of Olay fan and so I always give their products a chance. I really do like the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. While I cannot speak for the 28 day results, because I have only been using it for a couple of weeks, I definitely do feel like my face looks better. It definitely feels better.

Regenerist Eye & Lash Duo

Did you know that the first signs of aging occur in the eye area? While many associate fine lines with aging, lids and lashes also play a part. That’s why Olay introduces the first ever 2-in-1 eye and lash product that treats lids, lines and lashes for a total eye transformation and younger-looking eyes in just one week!

Results:

• Instantly thickens the appearance of lashes
• Firmer, smoother-looking lids
• Softened appearance of lines
• Younger-looking eyes that are brighter and firmer in just one week

Can I just say L.O.V.E. I will definitely be buying more of this. At first I thought, what the heck? I don’t need anything for my eyelashes. But, let’s face it, the older you get, the thinner your lashes get. Not that I am that old, but the Regenerist Eye & Lash Duo really did make a difference in both the skin around my eyes and the lashes themselves. I really like this and have not missed one day using it.

You should really try these products yourself. I have always been satisfied with Oil of Olay products. As a teenager, Olay was the first moisturizer I ever used! But, in the unlikely event you are unsatisfied, Olay offers a Satisfaction Guarantee! Now that shows how strong they stand behind their products!

Giveaway

One of my readers will win a gift pack which will include the Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser, NEW Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream & Lash Serum Duo, and NEW Micro-Sculpting Cream!

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Note: The products listed above,information, and additional gift pack have all been provided by Olay. No other compensation was given. All opinions expressed are my own.

An Open Letter to Minnie – Stop Eating Glasses

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Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Dear Minnie,

We all know you are s super cute, super fun little doggie who happens to look like a rag doll. You are so cute and cuddly in fact, sometimes maybe we give you too much attention.

Maybe that is why when Betsy and Reece left for the day you got so lonely you felt like you needed to punish Betsy for leaving you, by chewing up her glasses. That she needs. That cannot be replaced for 5 – 10 business days and that she need for her out of town trip next week. Read More→

Fun, Food, and Golf Cart Follies at the James McLean Golf Tournament

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Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

It’s become tradition you know, to go the annual James McLean Golf Tournament benefiting HomeTown Heroes. I mean, why on earth would you miss an event that brings people together on a day to share a round of golf …and fun…and laughter…and food…and, of course, the golf cart follies. This year, I did not get sunburned like I did two years ago and I did not have pneumonia like I did last year. I would say this was the best year yet (at least for me! HA!)

Each year the James McLean Golf Tournament is held and all proceeds are given to HomeTown Heroes, you know, the organization to help children affected by cancer? This year it was held at WestPort Golf Club in Denver, NC. There were 6 teams, but with the 50/50 raffle, the mulligan purchases, and the raffle ticket purchase, those six teams should pat themselves on the back because they raised a lot of money for the kids of HomeTown Heroes.

At 9:00 am it was tee off time and the 6 teams went off to separate holes on the golf course leaving Stacy and I to finish getting things ready and preparing ourselves to head out onto the links! Well, in a golf cart anyway.

Ahhh yes…’carting follies’ with Stacy. Driving the wrong way, having the brakes go out on us, breaking so fast I face-planted in the windshield, we got air over bumps….Should I go on? Of course, it was a fantastic time as always! Between all those follies, we visited each team and gave our applause and took some pictures.

Now, I took about 300 pictures, and every time I snapped a shot, I thought “Holy moly! I hope I didn’t ruin their shot!” I mean, look what happened after I was taking pictures. Read More→

5 Ways to Help When Your Child Struggles in School

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Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

It’s normal for children to struggle in school socially and educationally from time to time. What matters is how a parent handles these phases. Here are five great ways to help your child when he or she is struggling.

Communicate With Teachers

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Studies show that communicating often with your child’s teachers can dramatically help students to do better in school. If your child is struggling he or she may consider dropping out. The US Department of Education shows that dropout rates for high school kids are at 7.4% nationally, with Hispanic children averaging a rate of 15.4%. Don’t let your child become a statistic because of struggles that could be resolved with communication and support.

Read to Your Kids

Up to the age of thirteen most children will allow their parents to read to them at night, as long as it has been a time-honored tradition. If you read to your kids often it will help them to be more comfortable reading alone. Today it’s estimated that 20% of children struggle with reading skills. By spending thirty minutes a night helping your kid to wind down by reading to them you could see their reading improve, as well as their confidence.

Curb Your Anger

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Yelling at children or getting mad at them for bringing home a bad report card isn’t a good way to change the results. Parents who speak calmly to their kids and ask questions might find out that there are secondary reasons that a child is struggling, such as ADHD or bad eyesight. Talk to the child often, as well as the teacher, about any issues.

Instead of getting mad realize how upset your kid might be for failing. He or she might already be depressed without being lectured by an angry mom. Be supportive and ask him or her what might help. The child might need a special location to study that’s quiet, or a designated study hour to focus. Read More→

The Lone Ranger – Behind the Scenes Video

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Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

I am SOOOOO going to see ‘The Lone Ranger”. What about you?

And check out this cool behind the scenes video!

“Like” THE LONE RANGER on Facebook

“Follow” THE LONE RANGER on Twitter

Visit THE LONE RANGER website

THE LONE RANGER rides into theaters on July 3rd!

Ditch Your Old Work Out Clothes and Join the Zumba PARTY!

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Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

I will admit, when I work out, I am one of those people looking like they tossed on their oldest t-shirt and ratty shorts or work out pants. However, I think that might just change! I was sent a t-shirt from the spring/summer collection from ZUMBA that features galactic prints, cropped silhouettes and asymmetrical cuts designed using licensed ZUMBA instructors as its models to represent the brand’s diverse and expressive community.

Before I was even sent anything, I checked out their clothing online here at zumba.com/shop. I knew I would like just about anything they sent me. The clothing has the three most important “F’s”:

Fun

Funky

Functional

Zumba wear offers everything you need for your workout, tops, tank tops, crop tops, leggings, capris, cargo pants, skorts, shoes and more.

Check it out!

Check out the Wham Bam Shirt! L.O.V.E. this shirt! Read More→

3 Airlines That Consistently Offer the Lowest Prices

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Thursday, May 30th, 2013

Travel forecasters suggest we can expect travel costs to increase modestly around the world this year, with the most significant jumps felt in Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. You can beat those price rises by choosing the following three air carriers that consistently offer their customers better deals.

Travel in India with GoAir

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Why deal with the filthy toilets and extended travel times on Indian trains when you can fly across the country for just a little more with GoAir? The carrier operates around 100 domestic flights a day to 21 popular Indian destinations including Delhi, Goa, and Rajasthan. Its service earned it Airbus’ award for best performing airline in 2011.

Don’t expect any real luxury here; GoAir’s cheap air fares only have economy seating. However, you can spend a little extra on a GoBusiness fare. This entitles you to a little extra leg room in the first three rows of the plane, a higher luggage allowance, and a free meal. The other travelers can purchase sandwiches, cookies, and soft drinks, along with duty-free products on board. GoAir’s only attempt to offer entertainment comes from its Go-Getter inflight magazine. Read More→

Potato, Broccoli, and Sausage Skillet Recipe

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Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

The Potato, Broccoli, and Sausage Skillet Recipe is a quick, easy recipe that my whole family enjoys.

Potato, Broccoli, and Sausage Skillet Recipe

Author: Katie

Recipe type: Main Dish

Quick, easy recipe the entire family will enjoy.

Ingredients

1 box (4.7 oz) scalloped potatoes
2 cups hot water
⅔ cup milk
2 tbs margarine or butter
2 cups sliced, fully cooked Polska-kielbasa sausage
½ cup salsa (any variety)
2 cups frozen broccoli florets

Instructions

Stir sauce mix and potatoes (from box scalloped potatoes), hot water, milk, and butter in large skillet. Heat just to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Add sausage and salsa; stir until well mixed. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in broccoli. Cover; cook 8 minutes longer or until potatoes and broccoli are tender (sauce will thicken as it stands).