5 Eyeliners and a Gloss

Excuse The Mess ~!

2012-01-27T12:42:00.000-08:00

VDAY: EdenFantasys $50 Gift Code Giveaway ~!

2012-01-25T01:30:00.000-08:00

Not only is EdenFantasys one of our favorite online retailers, they are now our newest sponsor! To celebrate and just in time for Valentines Day, one of of our readers is going to win a $50 code to spend there. This giveaway will end on 2/15, so one of you will get a chance to win something you really want, for your self or to share with your Valentine.

We just placed an order today and let me tell you, cute...cute...cute. So many cute items! So many great gift ideas especially for Valentines Day, some very romantic, some very sweet, many very cute and some that are quite sexy too. This is some of the neat stuff we got today, just so you can see how many different types of gifts you can find at EdenFantasys.

Love and Sexy Hipsters, these are adorable and you get both for $12.99 which is a great price. Had to order two sets and might get a few more.

The Pink Temptation Hipster is only $9.99 and has the cutest little keyhole back with a tiny little black bow. This is available in pink and black, we ordered two pink and are waiting for the black to be restocked.

Then we got two items from Principessa Beauty, a brand that we reviewed last year and LOVED. When I saw this brand was now carried on EdenFantasys, I was excited because I had really fallen in love with the Belloccia scent and now can't wait to get to know the rest of them. So today I ordered the Isolina perfume oil. This is priced at $34.99 which seems a high for such a tinny bottle but I have had the Belloccia oil for almost a year and still have plenty because a little bit of this oil goes a long way. I also got the Bacio Me Lip Balm and a few shower items.

You can bet that I am totally waiting for our order to arrive on Friday so I can get my hands on all these goodies. Shopping at EdenFantasys is so much fun and I haven't even scratched the surface here. There are so many new lingerie and bath and body items, along with all of their adult toys. So when it comes time to do your VDAY shopping, definitely stop by there first!

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Shop For Top Brand Products at Generic Brand Prices at NoMoreRack.com

2012-01-22T01:59:00.000-08:00

Times are tough, jobs are being lost, pay checks are coming smaller and smaller, and prices are rising; what are we going to do? It’s time to figure out a way to cut costs and I know for families like mine, that means we stop by brand names and just stick to generic, but what if there was a site that offered their clients high quality and brand name products at low quality and generic prices. Introducing NoMoreRack.com, a well-recognized online store offering their clients the most unbelievable deals on famous brands, cool styles, and fun items. How could they possibly do that? Simple; it’s through various closeouts, overstocked products, and cancelled orders that have the people of NoMoreRack finding the hottest and trendiest items at low prices, and from there those prices go straight to you. The most fabulous brands, made available to you at 60-90% off their original retail prices. Talk about a great savings! But hey, don’t just take our word for it, take a look at some of these NoMoreRack reviews and learn more about the site that has bloggers everywhere buzzing. There is no NoMoreRack scam; it’s all true and real, so visit NoMoreRack.com today!

Heidi Klum & Seal Set To Divorce!

2012-01-21T11:14:00.000-08:00

It's official, I've lost all hope for Hollywood marriages! Sticking with the latest (maybe not latest) Hollywood trend, Heidi Klum and Seal are headed for splitsville. The couple is rumored to be filling for divorce this upcoming week, according to TMZ. And anyone who's as into the gossip rags and entertainment blogs as we are, know's TMZ is like the most reliable source in Tinseltown. The couple have three children together, plus another child from a previous relationship for Mrs. ~~(soon to be Ms.)~~ Klum.

Is it horrible that I laughed just imagining Heidi saying to Seal "You're Out!" It look's like this is one trend, that just will not go out of style. :-(

Feliz Viernes Movie : Larry Crowne #redbox #latinabloggers

2012-01-20T11:11:00.000-08:00

Hoy es Viernes, el ultimo dia de la semana y hay que celebrar disfrutando y relajando. Con el codigo gratis de Redbox de ayer rentamos una pelicula que tenemos muchas ganas de ver Larry Crowne, con Tom Hanks y Julia Roberts. Tom Hanks es uno de mis favoritos actores y me encanta Julia Roberts tanbien, so espero que la pelicula este muy buena.

Happy Friday to all! Friday means no school and no having to get out of pj's until after 5:00 when it's time to get ready to go out. That means we can spend the morning catching up on tv shows and a movie we got with yesterdays free Redbox code, Larry Crowne. I love, love Tom Hanks and have been looking forward to this movie for some time, can't wait to watch it. What a nice way to spend the morning right? What are you up to this lovely Friday?

Raspberry Passion Tea ~!

2012-01-18T16:36:00.000-08:00

My favorite treat !

XOXO China

Walgreens and Express Script Problems...

2012-01-15T15:01:00.001-08:00

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard about the Walgreens and Express Script problems? As of Dec 31,2011 Walgreens is no longer part of Express Scripts service provider network. Walgreens fought to negotiate a new contract with Express Scripts and when they were denied they tried to secure a contract that would cover at least Tri Care members, Tri Care is the health and drug program that covers Americas military. Both negotiations were denied and now thousands of Express Scripts plan members are having to find a replacement pharmacy, this after being customers of Walgreens for many, many years. These customers were used to the personal service and many locations that Walgreens offers.

Walgreens is doing what they can to make this transition as smooth for their customers as possible. If you need help figuring out if your plan is one of the affected, you can contact a Walgreens pharmacist and they will help you sort it out. You can also take advantage of Walgreens Prescription Savings Club, right now Walgreens is offering a special discount on this annual membership. During this January promotion a single person can join for only $5 or sign up their whole family for $10. The regular price of this membership is $20 per individual and $35 per family. This membership will give you savings on more than 8,000 brand name and generic prescriptions, as well as on flu shots and other Walgreens services.

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Easy-to-use Purex UltraPacks Review ~!

2012-01-12T19:36:00.000-08:00

We got a sneek peek into a new Purex product that really simplifies washing your clothes. Purex UltraPacks, which will be available in stores in Ferbuary, are pre -measured detergent packs that pack 2 X the detergent into one little pack. These easy-to-use packs can be used on all types of washing machines and are filled with Triple Action liquid formula and will be available in Mountain Breeze and Free & Clear.

We got an 18ct package of Mountain Breeze UtraPacks to try out. Most of our clothes are dark so we almost always wash in cold water, and even at the coldest setting the packs dissolved in just a minute or two. When preparing your load all you have to do is throw a pack in while the water loads and by the time the machine is ready so is the detergent. The scent is really clean and leaves clothes smelling really fresh, so even if you don't use a scented softener, your clothes will still have a very nice scent that lasts.

I think these are really convenient and look forward to their release in February.

Disclaimer: We received this item to facilitate review, we were not compensated in anyway.

EdenFantasys: Bella II Fiore Lip Lovely Set Review ~!

2012-01-09T20:03:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies, so today I want to review one of the best stocking stuffers that we got for the holidays from EdenFantasys. In fact we got lots of EF goodies and will be reviewing them as we go, but this little set is probably our favorite item of all.

This is the Bella II Fiore Lip Lovely Set, which is available in peppermint and strawberry and priced at $16.00. You can also purchase the lip balm alone for only $9.99. All four of us got one of these sets, a few of us in strawberry and the others in peppermint. First of all the packaging is elegant and so girly, you get this neat little pink and black box and when you open it you find these adorable little tubs.

One little tub is the scrub and the other the very decadent lip balm. I don't even know which of the two scent is our fave because they both smell really amazing. The strawberry smells so delicious and the mint is fresh and really nice and both scents carry for a long time. The scrub gives you the perfect amount of abrasion, and is not so rough as to damage your sensitive lips at all. I use this once a week, scrubbing my lips to get rid of the dead skin. Then I just wipe with a kleenex and apply the lip balm which is so silky and really thick. If you like lip balms, I think you will love this set and with the pretty packaging it makes a really cute gift idea.

This is only one of MANY new items that you can find at EdenFantasys. To see the complete inventory of lip balms and glosses go here. I think you will be very pleasantly surprised at how many new items they have. I already have the biggest wish list going and can't wait for my new order to arrive. See you in a few weeks with another review!

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You Wave Ultra and a Topsy Tail by Conair Review and Giveaway ~!

2012-01-09T18:34:00.000-08:00

We were super excited to review the You Wave Ultra by Conair. This will give your hair beachy waves that last all day long, and you can achieve this fun look really fast with this 3-barrel styling tool. We'd never had a waving tool and found it really easy to use. You simply start at the scalp with a section of hair, hold for 10-15 seconds and then move down the hair.

China, who happens to have really long hair, styled her hair today using the You Wave Ultra. From start-to-finish it took her 15 minutes to wave her entire head. This is with a little practice of course, and done right before she had to head out. If you have more time you can go a little slower and get the waves really perfect, but the more you use it, the faster you can get done anyways. The fact that you can do it in 15 minutes is a big plus though, because there are days you simply don't have half an hour or more to do your hair.

So she waved, added some mousse and ran her finger through to release the wave a bit and was ready to go...in less than 20 minutes! Pretty nice for those days you are in a rush right? Her hair looked cute and so fun, these waves are a really nice departure from the straight or curled looks we always do.

You can find the You Wave Ultra at the Conair store or at mass market and drug store retailers nationwide for an average price of $45.99. Because of the amount of use this hair tool gets from us and will get for years to come, this is a nice value even though it's priced a bit higher. We've always had really good luck with our Conair styling tools and find that they really last a long time and are a great quality.

Another neat product we got was the Conair Topsy Tail that retails for only $4.99. Let me say we love this little tool and who knew you could do 6 different hair styles with it?? So far we have mastered the original topsy pony tail and the sideways front tail. I had seen similar products for years but we've never had one, and what is really neat about this is that we can all use it. We especially love it for the little girls because it keeps their hair neater and the styles are so cute.

You can find other kits like this one including one for the perfect bun and a french twist clip. All are super-affordable and really easy to use.

Both of these hair tools have been a lot of fun to review and will be getting MAJOR use from us. We'd like to thank Conair for the fabulous hair goodies and for giving us new ways to style our hair.

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Hollister Hoodies Only $15 plus FREE Shipping ~!

2012-01-07T15:08:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Shining 2 Save we found this deal on super cute Hollister hoodies that are normally priced at $49.95 and $39.95.

The Northside hoodie is available in SIX colors and at $15 more than half off the regular price. Monkey got the white, China got the burgundy. and Nessa got the Navy.

The Boomer Beach hoodie is an even better deal because this is normally priced at $49.95. Sizes are more limited on this style though and the navy one Nessa wanted is only available in small so we had to skip this style, but what a deal!

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We shop Hollister all the time and love, love the hoodies. Most times they are too expensive for us to buy so being able to get THREE FOR UNDER $50 was a nice treat.

Ryan Murphy's Glee Gals Photo Shoot Inspired By Past Horrors!

2012-01-04T08:41:00.000-08:00

Unless you've been living under a rock this past TV season, you may have heard of a little show called American Horror Story. A show about the Harmon family relocating to sunny L.A, into a too-good-to-be-true mini-mansion. Little do they know, the secrets and scandals they may have been running from are following them, and the dream house, a.k.a "Murder House" holds a few secrets and scandals of it's own. Does the Harmon family survive, or do the ghosts that haunt them triumph in the Harmon's demise? The season finale has already aired, but rather then spoil the ending, we're just going to suggest you watch the show American Horror Story that airs on FX. It's one of the best shows out there, it's scary, and will keep you guessing until the end!

The creator of American Horror Story, Ryan Murphy has also had some success with another show you may have heard of, a little show called Glee. And with two successful TV shows, Ryan Murphy decided to use one to somewhat inspire the other. In the February 2012s edition of Elle magazine, Ryan put some of our favorite glee girls into what he considers his favorite horrifying and iconic roles of the past...

Lea Michele in the Creature from the Black Lagoon

Naya Rivera in Suspiria

Dianna Agron in the Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Heather Morris in Repulsion

To read more on Ryan Murphy's takes on each movie, be sure to pick up a copy of the February 2012 edition of Elle Magazine.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the photos used in this post.

2011 Most Influential Celebrity Haircut ~!

2011-12-31T11:35:00.000-08:00

More than any other female celebrity haircut Emma Watson's pixie cut had girls everywhere running to ask their hairdresser for the new short locks, according to the Wall Street Journal. I wouldn't cut my hair more than a few inches and I don't think that even in the future I would ever go this short either.

So I have to ask.

Would you cut your hair this short?

Oh-No ...Not Katy and Russell ~!

2011-12-30T22:11:00.000-08:00

Russell Brand and Katy Perry Divorcing...

When I saw this headline on TMZ this morning I have to admit that my heart felt a little stab of pain. I love Russell Brand and really enjoy Katy Perry, and think they made such an adorable couple. I was really rooting for them and always hoped they would make it especially after that adoring look he gave her back during the MTV awards. That was the day that I almost believed true love could actually be real. So I can't believe they are breaking up...so sad. Well, I am still going to love them apart...

but they looked so good together right? Oh, my heart is broken just a little bit tonight.

The NEW Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan ~!

2011-12-30T01:01:00.001-08:00

This post brought to you by Slim-Fast. All opinions are 100% mine.

Luckily because I am in my twenties I have never gained more than 10 pounds of extra weight and losing those ten pounds has never been too hard. I know that as I get older this will become more difficult so I try as hard as I can to never stray above those ten pounds. So for me, one of the easiest way to lose a few pounds is to cut back on my eating for a few weeks. By cutting back I mean just eating smarter, less and adding a few items that can make that easier, like Slim-Fast shakes. I have always loved the chocolate Slim Fast shake and as long as I had a good breakfast, I can replace what is usually a greasy fast food lunch with a shake and make it to dinner without passing out. A few weeks of this and usually I can get back to my ideal weight.

Now Slim-Fast has made is easier and yummier for us with their new easy-to-go bottles in more delicious flavors. These shakes are a part of the NEW Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan. This plan is customized to help you lose the weight quicker and without feeling like you are being starved. Every day you will have 3 snacks, 2 shakes or meal bars and one balanced dinner and you will be able to track your progress day by day with their online tool.

The Slim-Fast snack bars include; chocolate mint, chocolate nougat gone nuts, chocolaty vanilla blitz, double-dutch chocolate and peanut butter crunch times. You can switch these up with other snacks like fruits, nuts and vegetables, which will make sticking to the plan easier. There are also six different flavored meal bars that provide 20% of the daily intake of vitamins and minerals your body needs and will keep your cravings under control.

Eating six times a day will allow your metabolism to work faster and losing those extra holiday pounds will be easier and you won't feel deprived. I am excited about the new shake flavors and can't wait to try the Strawberries N Cream and the Fruit & Yogurt Trail Mix Meal Bar! The best part about the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan is how easy it is to find all the items. Slim-Fast products are available in the pharmacy sections of grocers and stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway and Kroger and online at Amazon.com plus the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Store on Facebook.

SmashBravo Team's New Year Resolutions! ~CiCi & China~

2011-12-29T00:39:00.000-08:00

Uhh, the card speaks for itself. Munkey is only 16 so she doesn't really do resolutions or planning ahead. At that age who does? All she knows, is that she woves her boyfriend and that she is happy and doesn't really think of anything else. That's why this card is exactly...Cici.

Cici

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In light of the new year.. this is very China. If you knew China you would know that is is totally her. She in fact creates crisis and emergency situations all the time. She is very high strung and energetic and bad things just seem to come at her all the time. It's like she is always at the wrong place...it also doesn't help that the girl has a very big mouth.

Look Back To:
SmashBravo Team New Year's Series
Jack's Resolution

Didn't Know

2011-12-28T23:59:00.000-08:00

Content by Sol Rosales

I didn’t know a thing about security systems when I bought my new house. Do many of you guys out there have security alarms? I had found a suitable unit at Atlanta home security systems and the installation and everything was easy…the problem was I kept setting the thing off! I couldn’t for the life of me remember the code so there were several times I stood around with the siren blaring not knowing what to do. A couple of times, that happened in the middle of the night which I’m sure my neighbors didn’t really appreciate! It makes me feel a lot safer having the alarm in my part of town but I really need to sit down and read the instructions. I feel like there have got to be some features I’m not even utilizing since I’m so inept at technology. I guess that’s what being tech adverse will get you in the long run! I should have given up my flip phone long ago!

SmashBravo Team's New Year Resolutions! ~Jack~

2011-12-28T23:50:00.000-08:00

With as many sisters, mothers, nieces/nephews there are already living in our home, I've decided...

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SmashBravo Team New Year's Series

“Noches de Pelikoola” with Koolaid ~!

2011-12-23T13:00:00.001-08:00

This post brought to you by Kool Aid. All opinions are 100% mine.

Kool-Aid brings back so many memories from when we were little. It was our favorite summer drink, probably because we couldn't have it all the time. Mom always told us it was a treat to be enjoyed only once in a while. On those lucky days that we got to drink it, we loved making; ice pops, shaved ice and drank big, cold glasses with gusto.

Now with the little kids around we have rediscovered Kool-Aid and think that it's a great drink for them, in moderation of course. Kool-Aid has 1/3 sugar than soda and with so many flavors to choose from, it keeps the kids happy because we can vary the flavors a lot and they don't get bored. Kool-Aid is easy to make, we can have a pitcher made up within minutes and three little kids holding their cups out ready for a drink . They also know that Kool-Aid is a treat and we have had fun with them trying to remember all of our old recipes to share with them.

Now Kool-Aid is bringing back some of those good time back by introducing " Kool-Aid Noches de Pelicula". Visit Kool-Aid on FB for a list of upcoming Sunday movie nights on the Noches de Pelicula tab. You can also find downloadable bingo cards that the whole family can use to play while watching the movie. You can find a valuable coupon for your next Kool-Aid purchase too.

Kool-Aid brings back such fond memories for us and now we are making new ones with the kids. Did you drink Kool-Aid as a child? What was your favorite flavor or Kooll-Aid recipe?

SmashBravo Team's New Year Resolutions!

2011-12-22T00:06:00.000-08:00

A New Years series, of the SmashBravo Team's New Years resolutions and wishes through E-Card's. And remember from all of us here at the SmashBravo Team, "We Hope You Have A Happy New Year And..."

Gift Card Weekend; Sephora Giveaway ~!

2011-12-19T07:02:00.001-08:00

This post brought to you by Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine.

Gift Card Weekend is giving away more than 100 gift cards a week leading up to Gift Card Weekend (Jan 6-8) and this coming week they will be giving away gift cards to Sephora! December 19th-23 there will be a daily $20 Sephora gift card winner.

What is gift Card Weekend?

Gift Card Week is a once-a-year event where participating retailers give give special offers and sales on gift cards bought and used during the holiday season. There is a great list of retailers that would make perfect gifts.

JC Penny

Regal Cinema

Subway

Sephora

Applebee's

Bass Pro Shops

Adidas

Buca di Beppo

Lowe's

Spa Finder

Marriot

Giant Eagle

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Simply like Gift Card Weekend on Facebook. For extra entries, share with your FB friends and you will receive one extra entry for every like you influence. There will be a winner and day and one of those could be you!

Visiting Angels

2011-12-18T03:44:00.000-08:00

For the seniors in our lives, the inevitability of a nursing home or a retirement center can sometimes be a bit too daunting. But what if there was a way to avoid relocating to a nursing home, by having care and assistance available to them, only when and if they need it? Well now there is, introducing Visiting Angels. Visiting Angels thoroughly interview, test, and train their health aids and certified nursing assistants then individually match them to a families needs and personalities. By matching their clients with a certified aid whom you and your family can trust, the process of allowing a NJ-certified aides into your home is simpler and enjoyable. A great bonus to using Visiting Angels, they are available to you only when you need them to be. If you need assistance after a surgery, help with daily activities, part-time, full-time, or even live-in care VA will work with you to provide you with the help you require and still allow you to maintain your independence. So consider Visiting Angels for your New Jersey senior care needs, and get the personalized assistance the seniors in your life require.

LG DoublePlay: Play a Game and Text At The Same Time ~!

2011-12-17T16:00:00.001-08:00

This post brought to you by LG DoublePlay™. All opinions are 100% mine.

Let me introduce you to the LG DoublePlay™. This phone is available exclusively at T Mobile and is a multi taskers dream. The first thing I love about this phone is the sleek look and the slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. But notice that the keyboard is split, to make texting even easier and faster. The best feature though has to be the DUAL touch screens! Yes, you can be doing something different on each screen. Other neat features are the 5 megapixel camera and 720p HD video recorder, so you can take amazing shots and HD videos that you can immediately share on your social networking sites. It also offers Android 2.3 (gingerbread) with access to the entire android market. All the apps you love will be at your fingertips and because of the dual screens you can be playing Angry Birds on one screen and keeping an eye on your FB page on the other!!

Our entire family keeps in touch via text and together we send hundreds of texts per month. We also keep in touch with friends and family on FB and Twitter. The LG DoublePlay would make doing this a lot easier and might even give us some time to relax and play a few of our favorite games. For more information on this phone visit Tmobile's doubleplay page. This would be an amazing holiday gift.

Are you a social network junky and if so how would the LG DoublePlay change the way you text and interact with your social networks?

BH Cosmetics- Water Proof Lip Liner- Review & Giveaway ~!

2011-11-27T01:46:00.000-08:00

For this review BH Cosmetics sent us Blosson, Earth, Rouge and Retro Waterproof Lip Liners. These lip liners are an absolute steal, priced at only $2.95 and currently on sale for $1.92. Talk about an affordable stocking stuffer! At this price, it is completely possible to buy all nine shades so you can have the entire collection and a liner for every lip color.

Normally none of us wear lip liner because we don't really wear lipstick, just gloss. Mother is the one that wears the dark reds and pinks and always sings the praises of lip pencils. But for this review she helped us figure out that lip liner can also help when wearing lip gloss.

Lip liner can help you shape your lips. If you have thinner lips or don't have a cute shape you can line your lips and make them look fuller and more defined.

Lip liner can help keep your gloss in place and will stop it from bleeding and smearing.

Lip liner can give your color more power. Whether it's lipstick or gloss, wearing lip liner underneath can help the color stay on longer.

Vanessa lined her lips with Blossom and then filled the rest of her lips out with the liner. After that she applied her clear gloss as usual and was left with such a pretty shade of pink, and because the liner is waterproof, even when the gloss wore off she still had color on her lips and didn't have to worry about reapplying all the time.

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Making Work Mobile

2011-11-27T00:38:00.000-08:00

Contributed by Vickie Tyson

When I decided to change my mobile internet provider I was worried that I would not make the right decision. I already spent a year on a plan that didn’t work for me. I work from home, so I definitely needed a mobile 4G network, and my current provider’s prices were astronomical. I really love working from home, but sometimes I just need to get out and do my work in an open space where there are other people present. There is a cute little coffee shop in my neighborhood that I love, but I could never go work there because they don’t offer free wifi. Finally I came across some clear internet reviews that raved about their 4G network. I really hope that getting access to a 4G mobile network makes as big of a difference as I think it will. I can’t wait to have the ability to go and work from anywhere in my city. I could choose anything from an outdoor park, to a museum, and my network should work. Just thinking about it makes me excited about all of the possibilities. I can’t wait until I all signed up and ready to go.

Awesome Gift Ideas From EdenFantasys ~!

2011-11-24T18:16:00.000-08:00

EdenFantasys.com has just stocked up on all kinds of goodies for holiday shopping!! First they came out with the club wear, which we LOVED. Now they have loaded up on bath & body products as well as cosmetics!!

So far I am loving this eye shadow palette, especially the Annabelle and Peony collections. These are very affordably priced at only $13.99 each. I am going to be making my sisters and friends little beauty baskets and want to add one of these to each one for sure.

The Bella's Love Me Tender Hand Cream is one I am going to order as soon as it comes back in stock. This is an 8oz bottle priced at only $14.99 and is scented in almond/coconut. I love the design and think this would make a great gift for my mom or grandma. They always have a bottle of hand cream on their side table and this is such a good looking bottle and priced very low.

Being such a big fan of lip gloss, I was excited to see the new brands and many different color lip glosses available. My favorite of the selections is this Cake Winter Wonder Lip Gloss Trio. I already knew the Cake brand from a store I shop at all the time and hadn't seen this collection so I immediately ordered it for myself. My sisters might get lucky and get a few tubes of these in their beauty baskets too.

This is not it either, there are a lot more things I want. Especially the Cake items. EdenFantasys is going to make my holiday shopping at lot more fun and everyone is going to be getting a little bit of Eden love from me.

I am also excited to share that we will have a $50 EdenFantasys giveaway for you coming as part of the holiday gift guide!! Look for that soon and visit them to get your wishlist started today!

This post brought to you by EdenFantasys, an online sex toys retailer.

The Perfect Christmas Tree ~!

2011-11-24T16:59:00.000-08:00

This is our second year with a white Christmas tree, we took ours out last week and realized that the poor thing is very bald and needs a lot more ornaments. The color scheme is very fun for this tree and this week we are going to go ornament shopping as a family. I already have a good idea of what kind of ornaments we are going to be looking for. I love these two trees and all of these ornaments!

Happy Thanksgiving ~!

2011-11-24T14:02:00.001-08:00

12 Days of Christmas Begins 11/27 ~!

2011-11-24T08:45:00.000-08:00

We had a few delays and unexpected problems that pushed back our event for the holiday. We will be starting on Sunday 11/27. We will be bringing you 12 days of fun giveaways, for some really fun prizes. Stay tuned for the fun and good luck ~!

Sponsors:
Yellow Rose Gifts
EdenFantasys
Lovemode
Kiki's Fashions
BH Cosmetics
Enjoy Hair Care
Picasso hair Feathers
Conair
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Smiley Cookie - Holiday Cookie Review ~!

2011-11-23T14:58:00.000-08:00

Smiley Cookie became a favorite in our house earlier this year when we got to review their original Smiley Cookies. This time we got the chance to review some of their delish holiday cookies, we were sent a box of the Christmas Tree Smiley Cookies and Gourmet Gingerbread Smiley Cookies. This is a perfect mixed box of two of their best selling holiday cookies in one.

This Holiday Cookie box is priced at $14.99. Your order arrives in the cute Smiley Cookie box.

Opening it up you can't help but be happy and when you see the HUGE size of these cookies...you will smile.

The gingerbread cookies taste had a great gingerbread flavor and made the kids very happy. The Christmas tree cookie is the original sugar cookie flavor and has lots of the delicious frosting, and these are sooo good with a tall glass of milk.

We really enjoyed this dozen Smiley Cookies (the kids loved them) and like that there are several options for only $14.99.

Visit Smiley Cookie to see all the many ways you can send some affordable and delicious holiday cheer. Place an order by Monday November 28th for one of Smiley Cookies holiday baskets and get FREE shipping.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Dear Santa, Love Jack ~!

2011-11-22T00:15:00.000-08:00

Dear Santa...

I have been very good this year. I am almost done with high school and I help Mom out as much as I can with the blogs and with the reviews and posts. I feel like I am being a positive role model for my little sister and I just want a few things for Christmas. Nothing really big and nothing really expensive, this is all I want.

Glee the 3D Concert on DVD

I have Glee seasons 1 and 2 and this is all I need to keep my collection complete.

Wicked the Musical

I have been wanting to see Wicked for years now. They are playing this at the Pantages Theatre all through the holiday season and I would love to go and see it. Tickets starts at $104, which isn't too bad is it???

Mickey Mouse Plaid Holiday Plush

Every year ever since I was a little girl, I have gotten a Mickey Mouse plush. I have a huge collection in my closet. Little Mickey's, a big huge nutcraker Mickey from a few years ago and the Mickey's I get every year for Christmas. This year Mickey is wearing a warm and fuzzy plaid jacket, and I need this Mickey for my collection. This little guy costs only $2o at the Disney store and goes down to $10 with a $40 purchase, so this Mickey is very accessible.

That's my list, it's all I really want. Told you it wasn't a lot. Thanks for reading and hope you have a great holiday Santa. Take care.

Love Jackie.

My Amazing Party Look with Walgreens Beauty Products ~! #CleverBeauty #spon

2011-11-21T15:36:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the

Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit http://moms.dailybuzz.com/channel/style.

With the holidays come a lot of parties and yes, it's a very fun time but having a completely separate look for each one can be time consuming and expensive. But you can do it on a very small budget and using items from the Walgreens Holiday Shopping Guide. Not only is this guide packed with great holiday gift ideas but with all the beauty tools you need to make yourself beautiful for each of the parties you will be attending.

I am only going to two parties this year and will be wearing the same dress to both events. I am planning completely different hair and makeup styles for both events, and changing accessories with both looks so the dress is not going to look like the same one at all. This is my biggest budget saver. Then I will take my drugstore makeup and hair tools to finish off the face and hair. We're going to be spending more than enough on gifts, there is really no need to buy expensive make-up when Walgreens has some of my favorite brands.

This year my inspiration is Adele and I am hoping to nail her Someone Like You makeup and hairstyle for one of the parties.

This look is really all about the eyes. I can take the Rimmel Glam'Eyes Quad Eye Shadow Smokey Blue compact to give my eyes the perfect smokey look and finish off with Rimmel Volume Accelerator Mascara Extreme Black. For parties I do use false lashes which are perfect for this look, a few layers of the mascara and my eyes will be the main attraction.

The hair is going to be very important. To get this kind of curly, sort of messy look I am going to use the Conair Infiniti Pro Spin Air Hair Brush 2. We did a review for this a few months ago and I really love this tool. It's a hair drier, a brush and a curling iron all-in-one. It can help you come up with so many different looks, it's a favorite of all of ours. Have I mentioned this would make a great holiday gift?? If you know someone who needs the gift of good-hair, this is one I really recommend. It's a fun and easy to-use tool that you really can't mess anything up with.

I am finishing off my look with Wet n Wild Fast Dry Nail Color. These are only $1.99 a bottle and there are a few really perfect holiday colors which will get you through the entire holiday season.

This is really going to be a fun holiday season and I can't wait till party time! I am excited with the looks I have planned and not even stressed about money, knowing that I am going to pull of my looks with out spending a lot. Before you head off to Walgreens to do your holiday shopping don't forget to check out the shopping guide, there is over $25 in coupons that will save you even more!

NBC's New Series 'Smash' ~!

2011-11-19T10:02:00.000-08:00

From executive producer Steven Spielberg and the people who brought you Chicago and Hairspray, comes a new series, about making it on Broadway, it's Smash! It's like Glee for grownups!

Starring Katherine McPhee (American Idol), Debra Messing (Will & Grace), Angelica Huston (The Addams Family), Jack Davenport (The Pirates Of The Caribbean), and Megan Hilty (Dorothy Of Oz).

Smash is coming soon to NBC!

Disclaimer: I do not own this video, I got it from YouTube.

My How They've Grown ~ Lea Michele Edition~

2011-11-18T18:07:00.000-08:00

I've decided to start a new series on 5 Eyeliners And A Gloss, called 'My How They've Grown'. It'll be about how today's stars have changed from when they were younger to now, some for the better and some for the not so better (hint hint, expect a Lindsay Lohan post soon) and what a better way to start then with my current favorite celebrity.

~*~

Lea Michele (25 years old), a true New York City girl! Raised by her Spanish-Sephardic Jew father and her Italian American mother, she had a relatively normal childhood. Lea was 8 years old when she accompanied a friend to an audition, and on a fluke audition managed to win the role of Young Cosette in Broadways Les Miserables. Later she moved onto roles in other shows such as Ragtime, Fiddler On The Roof, and her most notable Broadway role, portraying lead female character Wendla in Spring Awakening. The show won several Tony Awards, and after a two year Broadway sting Lea left the production. Her next role, and the role she is most well known for, was as self centered diva Rachel Berry on Fox's Glee!

~*~

From Her Childhood...

To Her Teen Years...

To Being On The Covergirl On Some Of The Most Elite Magazines On News Stands Today...

Cosmopolitan Glamour

Harper's Bazaare Allure

~*~

Lea Michele still works on Glee today, and has gone from being an almost unknown to television sensation. She prides herself on her healthy and active vegan lifestyle, and never giving into those who told her she would never make it as a television actress. She never changed her physical appearance, and encourages her young fans to never change theirs either. Lea is making her feature film debut in the upcoming New Year's Eve, with an all star cast, and can be heard in the upcoming 2012 release of Dorothy Of Oz, which also features an all star cast. She may be focused on Glee now, but we expect great things from her, and if she's as careful at picking future projects, as she seems to be with current ones, we know we wont be disappointed.

BrylaneHome.com

2011-11-16T03:43:00.000-08:00

Are you in the market for a set of blinds, top treatments, energy savers, rods, hardware, or more? Brylane Home.com is a great website to use for all your drapery needs, right now the web site can offer you 20% off when you make a purchase with a Byrlane Home credit card or you can sign up to get emails and get free shipping on any and all purchases over $50. The drapery selection is nice and extensive, and they can offer you for just about anything, from pastels, to dark, to see through, heavy, or thin. BrylaneHome.com is also reasonably priced, with sales like 20% off or to as much as 50% off. I am personally finding the panel with the valance, to be the best looking and maybe even the best value for my buck, but some of these more unique sets are really nice too, like the Bamboo Tiers.

So if you're looking for or find yourself in need of some good looking and reasonably prices draperies, visit Brylane Home.com today, your complete satisfaction is their number one priority.

Preferred Care at Home

2011-11-13T02:02:00.000-08:00

It's an obstacle we all must face at some point in our lives. Having to help care for or find help for our elders who may no longer be capable of taking care of themselves completely anymore. No one looks forward to it, in fact we all dread it, and who can you trust to properly care for someone you love? Well if you have a parent or grandparent who may require a little help, why not consider Preferred Care at Home? Preferred Care at Home is a company that focuses on elder care, and send compassionate, trustworthy, and affordable caregivers to their clients homes whenever they may be in need of assistance. By choosing Preferred Care at Home, your giving your elders the help they need, while also providing companionship, housekeeping, transportation, and so much more. Live in care, is also available for those who may need that extra bit of help, and for those who may be suffering from Alzheimer’s, they have special caregivers for them too. To find out more information about Preferred Care at Home, simply visit http://www.preferhome.com/ today. They care for those, you care about.

EdenFantasys : Glam Rock Seduction Tunic Review ~!

2011-11-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

It's time for a review of one of our favorite online retailers, EdenFantasys. As you might know by now EdenFantasys is a huge online adult store where you can get sex toys, lingerie, bath and body, books, candles , adult toys and now even clothes. We've had quite a good time reviewing some of the new tops and have some upcoming reviews for a few dresses, but today Jack is here to review the Glam Rock Seduction Tunic.

This top sells for $39.99 but on the day we got it, it was 20% off. But remember if you use the coupons that are always available, you should always be able to save $20-$30 on all of your orders. So value wise, this top is a good deal because it's very good quality. It's nice and thick so you know it's not going to wear down quickly.

The flowing bodice and asymmetrical hemline make this top really stand out. Jack is wearing a size XL, so the top is sized a bit small, she usually wears a Large. But the color is so pretty and the design really works with her body type. It's a very comfortable top to wear, the cut hides many of those little flaws and while wearing it you don't have to worry about tucking anything in. It's just a breezy, fun, splash of color that will brighten up your day and your outfit.

I guarantee Jack will have this years from now. It's one of those tops that you can wear in some many ways, she is going to have a lot of fun with it. Next time, we will get her to show us the Splashy Sexy Top, she also got herself.

If you still haven't visited EdenFantasys, there is so much new stuff and so many cute tops and dresses, that you really need to check them out. As we've proven above, EdenFantasys carries items that look good on beautiful curvy women, you don't have to be stick thin to be able to find something just right. All orders come with a free gift and don't forget to use coupons and ship via USPS for two day shipping. Ciao for now, see you soon with another great review!

This post brought to you by EdenFantasys.

CUTE- Retro Cat-Eye Pendant Necklace $5 FREE Shipping ~!

2011-11-07T09:59:00.000-08:00

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Saw this and immediately thought of mom and her black framed glasses. She will love it, especially because of the really long chain. For 5 bucks it's a perfectly priced little treat for the retro and funky people in your life!

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Rollers : An Oldie But A Goodie ~!

2011-11-06T20:51:00.000-08:00

Do you remember the sponge rollers from when you were a kid? I remember having both the pink spongy rollers and the long stick ones that you used to twist your hair around and then wear while sleeping. At some point I had an obsession with curly hair and would put my rollers in every night, I think I was like 11 at that point. Well now I am not so obsessed with curls but my sisters use a curling iron a few days a week and when mom showed us a new review item this past week, I was thrilled and pretty surprised to see hot rollers, in hot pink!!

Conair Xtreme Instant Heat™ Multisized Hot Rollers

Well we have had a fun week trying these rollers out. Sammy even used them on Halloween and decided she wanted to keep them because she got so many compliments on her hair.

What I love is how easy they are to use and how FAST you can get your hair curled. No more sleeping with those rollers in your hair and for people like me, who find the hair curling wands hard to use, it's a perfect hair tool.

Stay tuned for a full review of this product on SMS this week and for a giveaway. This is part of SMS's Holiday Event so stay tuned for this and other fabulous giveaways!

25 Credits Till Graduation ~!

2011-11-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

Okay so it's almost here. It's not going to happen tomorrow especially with all the downtime school is going to have for the holidays but I am only 25 credits away from graduation. So the question now is, what do I want to be when I grow up?

When I was younger I was sure that I would attend a university and get a degree in something that would allow me to make a decent living, a career versus a job. Things have changed since then though, I've thought about it a lot and done some research and will be enrolling in a pharmaceutical technician course. I don't know that this will be what I do for the rest of my life, but I know enough about it to realize that it's a job that can pay pretty well and comes with plenty of benefits. Having been through so much with my mom who does not have insurance I know how valuable benefits can be. It's also something that I can finish faster and that I can afford right now. There is no sense in trying to get into something that I can't pay at this time. I also don't want to add more stress than necessary to my mom who is the one who will be paying for my course. As soon as I finish I can immediately get to work and start saving money and helping out.

Wage: Between $10-$20 per hour and average is $15.17 hourly. (I have two family members who are techs and each one makes more than this, one is the lead pharmacy tech after only a few years so I know there is room for growth in the field.)

Time: Programs take between six months to two years to complete. I still don't know the time exactly, but it's going to be 182 hours of training and 120 externship.

Fee: $2,995 with financial assistance available.

So that's the plan so far, I look forward to it and at the same time I am a bit scared. Change is hard and growing up has got to be one of the biggest changes there can be. At least I will still be home with my family, I won't be ready to leave them for a while still. Here's to hoping 25 credits go by fast and slow...lol.

I LUV Me Some Big Hair ~!

2011-11-04T13:42:00.000-07:00

BIG hair is something that has always caught my attention and one of my favorite styles. When I am getting ready to go out, the goal is "the bigger the better" and I have a lot of fun seeing just how big I can make my bump. Here are some big hair styles that I really like.

80's hair. No one brought it like the dudes, or chicks, sometimes they looked so much like women that it's hard to tell which is what. But these guys had some serious hair and used some serious hair spray. They also used a bucket full of makeup every night from the looks of this picture. This look is fun though and I think this would make a great Halloween idea for next year. Grab a couple girl friends, bleach your hair blond, spackle on the makeup and call yourselves Poison.

Of course I must include Madonna who's look completely changed the world. I look at this picture and can't believe it's the same woman I now know as Madonna, she was so beautiful and I love the dark thick brows in contrast to the hair.

Or did your mom rock the homegirl hair like the girls from Mi Vida Loca? My mom rocked this look in blonde and black, and it was pretty cool. Really high, and really silly if you look at it from the outside in, but she says the same thing we do. "It was all about who could make their hair bigger. Big was bad ass...period. Aqua Net was our best friend."

Here are my favorite celebrity big hairdo's.

Angelina is gorgeous no matter what, but she looks really sexy with this big hair and dark lips.

Kristen Stewart looks amazing in this shot. You almost can't even tell it's her. Love, love the eyeliner!

And whether in a pony tail or down Adele is always sporting big hair and it really suits her. Anyways, Adele is so pretty that she can put a bucket on her head and still look amazing.

What BIG hairstyle did you rock way back then?

Dear Santa, Love Munkey ~!

2011-11-04T06:55:00.000-07:00

Our little sister was writing a letter to Santa last night. Yes, my little sister who is only four was sitting at the kitchen table last night by herself writing a letter to Santa with her Christmas list. Mom wrote the letter out for her and she was copying it down on another paper. I thought it was very cute, especially because she only had a list of 5 items. Today I thought we would all share our Santa list, because we also want a few things for Christmas. We'll stick to 5 items just like Sammy.

MP3 player

Above all things I need an Mp3 player, my last one broke two months ago and it's been torture living without one. I don't even need an expensive brand, as long as it's 4gb. That's enough space for my playlist and should keep the cost down.

Clothes

I have never minded getting clothes as gifts. This year I would love a few pairs of pants and some tops and maybe one jacket for January which is our coldest month. Six pieces should be fine, and yes I get clothes every month but for Christmas I know mom would get something nicer than the regular stuff we buy.

1 pair of nude heels

This is something I really need. My wardrobe really needs these heels.

1 pair of black booties

chocolate

I love chocolate and wouldn't mind getting a case, I mean a box of See's chocolate under the tree, preferably the 4 pound box.

If I get even one of these things Christmas morning, I will be happy. Of course if I get them all, I will be even happier. Thanks Santa, you rock!

Munkey

Irish Heart is Offering Celtic Jewelry!

2011-11-04T03:02:00.000-07:00

Are you of an Irish heritage? Are you interested in Irish inspired things? Well if so, how would you like to have your very own piece of Celtic jewelry? Irish Heart, an online store that offers hand made Irish jewelry, offers a range of traditional Celtic jewelry. The line is a tribute to people who arrived in Ireland in 500 BC, and is inspired by the Irish's surroundings and beliefs. Irish Heart offers a lot of jewelry, that is intricately designed by inspired designers. You can wear your Irish pride in any way too! Their Celtic jewelry line offers pendants, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, cuff-links, and broaches. And right now Irish Heart is offering a limited time special offer, to celebrate their new Equestrian Collection, the entire range is currently 15% off! All you have to do is give discount code “equestrian” during checkout and instant discount, hurry it only lasts a week! But wait, there's more! If you join the Irish Heart Club now, you can enter for a chance to win a handmade gift straight from Ireland!

Mom Upgraded Our Phones ~!

2011-11-03T19:27:00.000-07:00

One of the best things in recent years is how far cell phone companies have come and how much less you can now pay for unlimited service. After dealing with contract companies that charged so much for every little step, change or overage my mom signed us up to a prepaid company some time ago and we get the best service at the lowest price. This month we even got to upgrade our cell phones for less than $25 a piece. Another nice surprise was that they were running a 3 lines for $30 special and even though we were already on a plan that was higher, they changed us over and now every month we each pay $30 for unlimited everything!

At this price even families with several kids can take advantage. And, no we don't have fancy phones, like we will not have an iPhone (until we get it ourselves). China dropped her old phone in water 3 times in the space of one month and we all drop them daily so our phones will always be the more affordable ones that can be replaced easily. But we all have mp3 players, and even a video recorder on Cici's and we can get online anytime, so these are perfect for now and we're having fun with all our new features!

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2011-10-31T12:15:00.000-07:00

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Cape Cod Vacation Rentals

2011-10-25T04:01:00.000-07:00

Ever consider a vacation in Cape Cod? If not, maybe you should start considering it because Cape Cod currently has over 3,000 vacation rental available to you, in all the most popular Cape as well as Island destinations. WeNeedaVacation.com has the largest available selection of rentals in the Massachusetts areas. Whether it's for a summer vacation or even just a weekend, there is something out there for everybody and WeNeedaVacation.com wants to help you find the Cape Cod vacation home that best fits you and your family. All you need you need to know is what you want, when you want it, where you want it, and how much you are willing to pay to get it. Do you want Upper, Mid, Lower, Outer, or just off the Cape? Heck, maybe you would even prefer a nice vacation home on the island? There's so much to choose from and it's all so easy! What more could you ask for?! So if you're looking for some Cape Cod vacation rentals, for your getaway, just visit WeNeedaVacation.com at http://www.weneedavacation.com/Cape/Cape-Cod-Vacation-Rentals.aspx, it's where vacation goes!

Cheap Airport Parking Today!

2011-10-24T03:21:00.000-07:00

There's a lot to do when you need to travel somewhere. First you have to find a flight, book the ticket, find a hotel, pack all your necessities, and still get to the airport on time. Then when you get to the airport you spend longer then you had planned time looking for a parking spot, you have to check in, check your luggage, go through security, and find your gate. Whew! And that's all before you are even on the plane. What if there was something you could do, to not only make the entire process simpler but quicker and less stressful too? Well now there is, just visit Cheap Airport Parking.Org! When you visit Cheap Airport Parking.Org, you can reserve a parking space, the day you book the flight. All you need is the airport and your departure and return dates. LAX airport parking is always so difficult, so reserve your spot now, and you no longer have to worry about the possibility of missing your flight. They even have special deals and offers, so not only are you saving time but your saving money too. So if you need to travel, and want to plan ahead visit Cheap Airport Parking.Org at http://www.cheapairportparking.org/lax today!

EdenFantasys : Circlet Keyhole Halter Top Review ~!

2011-10-23T21:46:00.000-07:00

EdenFantasys is the adult store that has: sex toys, lingerie, luxurious bath and body products and now even carries really cute clothing options too! Today we have a review for the Circlet Keyhole Halter Top that retails for $38.99.

We ordered two of these tops, one in Medium for Cici and China and one for Nessa in Large. This top is truer to size than the first one we reviewed, the L fit Nessa perfectly. The first thing that caught our eye with this top is the color. It's hard to find cute tops in this shade and this is such a pretty color, in person it's a deeper blue, which for us was even better (this color against black hair looks amazing).

The halter top design makes this top flirty, but because of the flowing bodice this top can be worn by curvier gals and it will help hide some of the tummy. We go up and down in weight so sometimes we might have a little roll here and there and this top will keep it all in check and still look super cute.

The circlet is a nice touch that gives it a more dressed up feel. The front does have a deep plunge but you can just pin it closed if it feels like too much. Overall this top was a total winner. Beautiful shade of blue, a very nice cut that works well with all body types and it can be dressed down or up.

This is the second review we have done on the new EdenFantasys garments, look for another on SMS later tonight and some more here in a few weeks. We are hoping to get the leggings next and another top! We will be reviewing them all with pics so you all can see how they look on real women...lol. The ones on the site are a little too perfect.

If you love the top above visit EdenFantasys today and see all they have to offer. There's always a few sales to take advantage of and now so many new items, that you are sure to have a great online shopping experience.

This post was brought to you by EdenFantasys.

Dia de los Muertos Barbie ~!

2011-10-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

Dia de los Muertos Barbie
I found another Barbie look that I think is very cool, this Barbie is sporting the Dia de los Muertos look. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated Nov 1st and 2nd. The holiday focuses on remembering friends and loved ones who have died. Having never lived in Mexico this is a holiday we have never participated in, but I think it's very interesting and hope to one day visit Mexico and take part in this very unique celebration.

Source: google.co.uk via Susie on Pinterest

Lucchese Boots and More ~!

2011-10-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

RiverTrail Mercantile is the premiere source for the perfect pair of guys or gals cowboy boots, apparel and accessories.With various styles, many great and well known designers to pick from and reasonable prices, you can find the perfect cowboy boot you've always wanted without paying a designer price.

RiverTrail offers so many choices, from the always stylish and comfortable lucchese boot to a more fierce and edgy boot, you can find them all. A big stand out to me is this Old Gringo Eagle Swarovski boot that will have everyone wondering and asking you where you bought your boots. This boot has real Swarovski crystals set into black leather, it's sparkly and shiny eagle design is very rock n’ roll and like no other boot I have ever seen.

RiverTrail Mercantile is a family owned business dedicated to giving their customers the best service and quality name brand products. Visit them in person or at their online store and see the large selection of western inspired items available. For your convenience, there are several promo codes found on their site, that will help you save a lot of money and orders over $99 are always free.

One More Yandy Sexy Halloween Costumes Review ~!

2011-10-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

With over 450 costumes that include videos, which make it easier to see all the details and the way a costume will actually look on, Yandy is a must see for your Halloween shopping. Not only do they have sexy Halloween costumes but they have a selection that is like no other. A lot of the costumes are exclusive to Yandy and can not be found anywhere else. I don't think you can find a larger selection of costumes that include sexy plus size costumes, anywhere else online. BUT you only have a short time left to get you order in enough time to arrive before October 31st.

For her review China chose the Gypsy Halloween Costume which is on sale for $51.95 right now.

Again this costume has a short skirt and many extra details that make it so realistic. It's a one piece dress, the sleeves are attached on this one and the headpiece can be worn however you like it best,

This costume is well made and very comfortable. The corset lacing detail slims your body down and this looks perfect paired with a pair of gold heels.

We had a ball reviewing our two Gypsy costumes from Yandy (see Cici's review). Our friends all loved our choices and two of them purchased their gypsy costumes to match ours from there too. I think we are totally going to be the best looking Gypsy's on Halloween night.

It's not too late for you to get your costume too. Simply head over to Yandy today and see the HUGE selection available!

We received two costumes from Yandy to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own.

You've Come a Long Way Barbie ~!

2011-10-19T20:11:00.000-07:00

tokidoki®Barbie® Doll

Have you seen the new tokdoki Barbie? Yikes and WOW-- I have to say that she is def very cool and very fashion-forward and very tatted up. I would love to have this barbie...BUT not SURE if I would buy this particular Barbie for my 4 year old sister. I'm hoping this is geared to the older crowd because lately it seems to me that we are rushing our little girls to grow up faster and faster. Giving our baby sis this doll would probably encourage her to want to look the same and grow up faster. I would rather she enjoy her childhood as long as she can, it goes by so fast doesn't it? We don't need to make it go faster by giving little girls this kind of grown up style doll, but if anyone wants to give it to me for Christmas i'll take it!

The Perfect Eyeliner ~!

2011-10-18T13:48:00.001-07:00

Source: fruticienta.tumblr.com via Belinda on Pinterest

Conair "Fab Fan" Contest ~!

2011-10-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

We had two Conair giveaways in September and because they did so well and so many of you girls entered to win, I thought you might really be interested in this contest. It's a simple and fun entry, send in a pic of yourself with 50 words or less about why you love Conair. The prizes are pretty amazing, very much worth taking the time to enter. Hope some of you do enter and that some of you win :))

Good Luck!

Grand Prize (1 total): Prizing includes:

a. Round trip air fare to NYC for two (approx. $300 each)
b. 1 night of hotel accommodation (approx. $300)
c. Car service from NYC airport to Stamford, CT, Conair office, from Stamford, CT Conair office to hotel, from hotel toNYC airport (approx. $270)
d. Conair gift bag for two (approx. $250 each)
e. Hair makeover (approx. $750)
f. Lunch with Jonathan Antin (priceless!)
g. Amex gift card for dining and/or entertainment expenses ($200)

Runner Up Prize (3 total): Prizing includes:
a. Dinner with Jonathan Antin (priceless) at a restaurant in your hometown vicinity
b. Conair gift bag for two (approx. $250 each)

Adding a Dash of Animal Print to Your Home ~!

2011-10-17T15:30:00.000-07:00

Continuing with our Animal Print theme, today I wanted to share some pieces that I absolutely love from one of my favorite stores Pier 1, that can add just a touch of animal print to your home. Notice I again say just a touch, a dash, a small amount and not a whole room. My sisters and I love animal print and incorporate it in our lives where ever we can, but it's always just little bits and pieces. All these are items that we love and are a really affordable way to add animal print to your current home decor.

These mugs are $8 a piece and with fall here and winter coming shortly after, are a perfect kitchen accessory. I am ordering 4 of these for sure, they will be perfect for our fall and winter drinks:
Cafe con leche
Cafe de Olla
Mexican hot chocolate
Apple Cider
Hot Cocoa

Unfortunately these animal print ornaments won't match our current tree (white with hot pink and turquoise), but they are super cute and only $4.95 a piece. I think I might be able to sneak in a few of the zebra print and still have it look good.

This leopard print glass bowl is very chic and would look perfect in our entry way table. BUT we have small children so it's not going to happen, but I really love how fabulous this looks.

Now these animal print spheres are some of my faves. At only $6 a piece, I would love to get a complete set and place them in a black bowl.

This zebra dinnerware is cute and trendy, yet in our house not very practical. We have the kids who drop plates and bowls all the time and my grandma who can't really hold on tight to heavy dishes and breaks almost all ceramics. If I lived alone I would buy these in a hurry because they are really cheap ($4-$4.80 a piece).

The piece de resistance for me though has got to be this Zahir armchair. I have been in love with this chair for years and always wonder when the kids will be old enough so we can get it. Or I would love to get it for my bedroom and add the matching storage bench to the end of my bed.

But convincing mom to spend over $550 on just two pieces for a room is not quite so easy, and that is what we have to stick to the smaller pieces above, which is fine. The most expensive piece is the glass bowl clearanced priced at only $34.88, so adding small touches like these are a way for us to incorporate our love for animal print without breaking the bank.

Earn An Income From Your Blog ~!

2011-10-17T13:25:00.000-07:00

One of the questions I get asked the most by new bloggers is, "How can I earn income from my blog? "
To get to a good income earning point took us about a year because most companies only want to work on sponsored posts with a well established bog with good numbers and rankings. But there was ONE program that did work with both of our blogs even while they were smaller, Social Spark. With Social Spark we earn anywhere from $50 to $120 per month.
Each job pays us $15 right now, which is a decent amount for the time it takes to write up a post. Usually there is no research required and all the links are provided and just need to be dragged into place. I also think that Social Spark does a good job in matching blogs to content that fits well. On this blog we have gotten jobs for:

Express bathing suits
Express jeans
Express suits
Makeup
Fashion
Hair Spray
Cell phone services (that we currently use)
and others that were good matches to our content, so when writing it felt easy and comfortable.

Social Spark allows you to set your price and allows you to accept or reject any job. If you feel a job needs to pay more you can also counter-offer with an amount you want for the job.

Social Spark pays 30 days after a post goes live on your blog. You can cash out early for a $2 fee or wait till you have $50 in your account and withdraw with no fees attached. I enjoy working with them because of the ease and professional way everything is run. if you are looking to earn some extra income from your blog, you should def check them out.

Four Steps to Making Cash

Set your price per post
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Disclaimer: This post includes our Social Spark affiliate link.

EdenFantasys - Flirty ruffles top review ~!

2011-10-16T18:14:00.000-07:00

We have received a few of the new tops from EdenFantasys and will be reviewing them for you one at a time from here and SMS. We were super excited when these came into stock and loved quite a few of the styles. We ordered 4 tops and one dress and will begin the review series with this:

Flirty ruffles top

Originally priced at $34.99 this top is on sale right now for $27.99 and comes with the black belt.

Negatives:

belt- the belt is big, if you are a size small it's probably going to be too big for you. We're going to sew ours up a bit so it can fit Ciara as tight around the body as it's supposed to.

sizing- not really a negative, you just have to watch out for it! Order 1 size up at least. Cici usually wears a Small and this is a Medium and still fit her really snug. For China who usually wears a Medium and has big hips we might have to go as far as getting her an XL to ensure it's not too tight. I'm sure on her the belt will be just fine.

Other than that the top is super cute. The ruffles and deep v back give it a very sweet yet sexy look.

The color is GORGEOUS and I know we are going to see it on Cici a lot! I think its totally worth the money and will be very versatile. If you like it, you should get it before the 20% off sale is over.

This is just ONE of the MANY new clothing items EdenFantasys just stocked up on recently. If you've been wanting to splurge and get yourself something really cute, go and see all the new stuff. I'm telling you, we loved all the pieces we got and can't wait to share the rest of them with you. Look for a review on SMS this weekend for this adorable top.

What's your favorite of all the new pieces at EdenFantasys?

This post brought to you by EdenFantasys.

Adding a Dash of Animal Print to Any Outfit ~!

2011-10-15T10:09:00.000-07:00

I admit that I am a huge fan of animal print, but I could never carry the whole outfit covered in print. For me, animal print is best when it is just a dash--not an entire ensemble of it. Adding an animal print scarf, ring, belt, shoes, bag to an ensemble, really makes it pop. That's probably what I liked least about the new Kardashian Kollection, some of their print items are way too bold and unless you are a stunning, long haired goddess, they won't really look all that great on you. In this pic they do look great though, but seeing the pieces in person without the k's in them, was a different story.

For me it's all about the accessories. All these will add just that extra splash of fun that I want without making me look like I belong in the zoo.

Jewelry, we own a lot of zebra and other animal print fashion jewelry, especially rings and bangles.

We also have our fair share or purses and bags with animal print, especially zebra print.

Belts and scarves are a really affordable way to add contrast and that extra pop of fun to any outfit.

Then of course you can't go wrong with shoes. Boots, flats, stilettos and even flip flops. We have them in many prints and can add them to any outfit that needs a pop of fun animal print. We especially pair them with black and dark denim and since we all wear about the same size we have a huge collection of animal print shoes.

This is how I rock the animal print that I so love. A dash here and there, and always in moderation. Maybe one day I will break down and buy one of the Kardashian dresses, but for now I will stick to these smaller touches.

Plus Size Dresses ~!

2011-10-15T07:30:00.000-07:00

Finding that perfect plus size dress doesn't have to be as hard as it used to be. Gone are the days when we had to hunt through all the stores in the mall, looking for the larger sizes which were almost always gone first. Now you can do all your plus size shopping online, with a huge inventory of beautiful dresses to choose from. Whether you need a special dress to wear out for this week's date night with your boyfriend, or if you need a few dresses for the office, you can find a vast selection at Woman Within. They have casual dresses, maxi dresses, career dresses and that even that perfect little black dress that can take you from the office to date night. I love having a lot of options and finding a store that carries all the styles I love in sizes 12-44 is great. No more long days spent looking for the larger sizes and no more having to pick through left overs and drab styles. Now I can find trendy, cute clothes that make me look as great as I feel, and I can do it from the comfort of my living room.

Express Suits and Sweepstakes ~!

2011-10-14T22:01:00.001-07:00

This post brought to you by Express. All opinions are 100% mine.

Express is stepping into the boardroom with their men and women's suits. These stylish suits not only make you look professional but will make you really stand out and shine. Every day is a chance to show off your personal style and since work is where you spend most of your day, why not show off that style in a suit cut and designed to make you look like a million bucks. I think you will be surprised at the value of the pieces too, usually business attire can really be expensive but at Express you won't spend as much as you think. Individual pieces start at just $16.90.

My favorite is the Women's Rouched Sleeve Jacket and Pants. This look is very professional and polished. I really love the way these suits are fitted and so well cut. No more of those big 80's style jackets that swallow you whole, Express suits are flattering to all body shapes and will make you feel confident and strong.

Right now you can enter for a chance to get yourself a whole new suit wardrobe! Visit and enter the Express sweepstakes where you have a chance to win a $500 Suiting Makeover from Express. Visit today and get all the details, then come back and let us know whish Express suits you love best and why!

Ke$ha and Baby-G Team Up ~!

2011-10-13T17:01:00.001-07:00

This post brought to you by Baby-G. All opinions are 100% mine.

Baby-G the always fashion-forward brand has teamed up with Ke$ha to bring you two new watches inspired by her mega hit TiK ToK. Both watches are available for purchase at Tourneau, Nordstrom and Macy's stores nationwide. The BGA200KS-1E is my favorite of the two styles, and would be a perfect accessory for my fall wardrobe. Animal print is one of my favorite prints, just like it is Ke$has, this print is fun and wild. I really love the way the leopard print stands out against the black band and the way the band also has leopard print around it.

• The BGA200KS-1E harkens to Ke$ha's wild side, as well as what is arguably the most identifiable theme in Ke$ha's music, imagery and style, by using an animal print. She designed this watch with a leopard print pattern on the watch's face and also its black resin strap.

• For her second design's look, Ke$ha created the patriotic BG5600KS-7 model, which features the colors and shapes of the American Flag's imagery with red, white and blue complete with stars.

You can see both of Ke$has's attention-grabbing watches here.

Would you like to win your own Baby-G watch? Well then you need to enter the Baby-G sweepstakes where 4 random winners will be selected to each win a stylish and fun Baby-G watch of their own. Entry is super simple, just tweet out a message stating which Baby-G Watch is your fave and include the hashtag #babyg AND “Like” Baby-G’s Facebook page. See complete contest rules here and check out this fun video of Ke$has Baby-G photo shoot!

Latina on a Mission Is Giving Away an HP Pavilion dv6 laptop! #AClaseConHPyIntel

2011-10-06T19:44:00.000-07:00

Latina on a Mission is having one of the best giveaways ever! She is giving away an HP Pavilion dv6 laptop that has so many features.

HP TrueVision Webcam for video that uses low light image-sensing technology
HP SimplePass that allows me to access my online accounts and passwords with the swipe of my finger
HP CoolSense that keeps heat away from me regardless of where or how I sit
HP ProtectSmart. It automatically prevents damage to the hard drive if the laptop is bumped or dropped – great for families!

I want to win this for myself because my laptop is completely useless and it's the one I use to post. Hence, the lack of posts on here. But right now everyone has a chance to win this, simply head on over to Latina on a Mission and enter! Giveaway ends October 31st~ Good luck to all of you!

The new life

2011-10-03T20:27:00.000-07:00

Written by my friend Constance Hayden

When we moved in together Jason suddenly became a person I didn’t know. I had no idea that he was such a slob, first of all, and it’s taking me some time to get used to that. I also had no idea he spent ALL Saturday every weekend watching sports on TV and so when he ordered the DIRECTV sports package I didn’t even know what was coming. It’s just absurd to me that someone could spend that much time watching TV! I love him to death but Jason is a lot harder to live with than I imagined he would be and I guess that’s why people choose to move in with each other before they get married, so they can learn this type of stuff about each other. It doesn’t make it any easier for me to digest, though, so I’m going to take some time to get used to this new man and not the old Jason I fell in love with in the first place!

New Lingerie @ EdenFantasys ~!

2011-10-02T22:30:00.000-07:00

I must show you the new item that I just added to my shopping cart at EdenFantasys! One of the things that had been lacking recently was cute panty and bra sets, well today I found one I totally adore in TWO colors. This is the Bow Mesh Moulded Bra and panty set by Coquette. Once again Coquette is possibly our favorite of all the brands that EdenFantasys carries, we own pantines, bras and now even two costumes and the quality of this brand is superb!

These two sets are available in S,M,L and XL. Priced at $19.99, this is a really cute set that is not expensive at all. Since they are totally affordable I was able to get both colors, and though I am not too big a fan of thongs and wish this was a fuller panty, I can't wait to get them next week. I will make sure to get some pics to share with you all.

It is such a pleasure to find an item that you really want, that you will really enjoy wearing and that you can afford. Of course because I always use a coupon, these only came out to $14.68 a piece. Right now EdenFantasys has a whole batch of brand new sexy lingerie and costumes, so if you haven't visited them recently, you must go soon!

This post brought to you by EdenFantasys.

Tune In To Elliott Lucca on HSN Today ~!

2011-09-28T14:19:00.000-07:00