Fill in the Blanks!

hi reader friends! i hope Christmas was a good one. let's fill in the blank with some feeling beachie fun! with the weather in the high 50's-mid 70's here in Florida in December, there have sure been some days that i am really feeling beachie! hope you all caught up on some after Christmas sales! Bath and Body Works started their sale today 75% off there products!!!

ok...let's fill in the blanks! Friday 4 with Hilary from Feeling Beachie

The statements:

When ___ I _____

A ____ is ______

_____ is my go to ____

I must have _____________ in the shower

My Answers...

When QUIET I am THINKING.

A KIND WORD is POWERFUL.

SWEET TEA is my go to DRINK.

I must have HOT WATER in the shower.

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Merry....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! hi readers! hope it has been a wonderful, happy, safe, fun, filled with good food and memories Christmas for you all! Merry Christmas!!!

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Merry Christmas Eve!

hi readers! Merry Christmas Eve! i hope you all are ready with all things and Santa has the gift ready to spread some Christmas cheer! enjoy the time with your family and friends! thanks for putting a smile on my face this year with all your sweet comments! enjoy! one more day left before Christmas!!!!

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Christmas fun Meme

hi readers! happy Sunday! here is one of my favorite meme's that i have been missing out on for a while...Sunday Stealing! with Christmas around the corner here is a fun Chirstmas Meme!

1. Do you send Christmas cards?--yes to my very close family and friends. i send others as they are sent to me. i gave out over 40 cards to my co-workers :) 

2. How soon do you start shopping?: it is throughout the year. i am one that will get stuff and then keep it just for christmas for someone. but about end of october i start looking for stuff and sales.

3. Who do you shop for?: family and friends and sig. other

4. Do you put up a Christmas tree?: yes!

5. If so, is it fake or real?: fake. maybe one day i will get a real one. it is a fake pre-lit tree too!

6. Do you like tinsel?: i do not know what this is :( so no! 

7. Do you use homemade or store bought ornaments?: mostly store bought. if someone gives us a homemade one we will put it on the tree. 

8. Do you put Christmas lights outside your house?: no

9. Do you put lights on the tree?: yes and now the tree comes pre-lit

10. How about popcorn and cranberries?: we have both, just because, not because it is the holidays.

11. Is there a wreath hanging on your door?: yes

13. Do you hang up your stocking?: i did once, but that is it, they did not stay up well :(  

14. Does your family read "Twas the night before Christmas?": when i was younger, yes, not anymore.  i still know the story by heart :)

15. Christmas Movie?: not anyone special. but we do like watching the story of Christ that comes on on TV each christmas

16. Character from any Christmas Movie: the ones that play Jesus and Mary

17. Christmas Song: the remixes by the current music artist. i really like frosty the snowman

18. Christmas Memory: opening presents and seeing the family all together

19. Give or Receive?: both. i like seeing what others have gotten for me. i also like the look on their face when they see what i have gotten them 

22. Ham or Turkey?: turkey! but i really would love some ham soon!

24. White Lights or Colored Lights? both

25. Blinking Lights or Still Lights: mostly still lights

26. Were you Naughty or Nice this year?: depends who you ask. mostly nice i believe 

27. What do you want for Christmas this year?: lots of love, sweet words, and good health

28. When do you open your gifts?: Christmas day and then again on New Years

29. What's the best gift you've ever gotten?: money! i really needed it that year.

30. What's the worst gift you've ever gotten?: peanut brittle...i am allergic to peanuts so i had to re-gift it.

31. Who gives you the most gifts?: hmmm, tie between my parents and significant other

32. Have you ever had a secret Santa?: yes, those are so much fun!!! 

33. Do you like wrapping gifts?: NO!!! but i can sure make tissue paper look pretty in a bag :) 

34. Do you put change in those red buckets?: yes :)

35. Do you burn a yule log?: no

36. Can you name all the reindeer?: yes (as i sing the song in my head to do so) 

37. Do you bake cookies?: i really need to get back to doing that. i love to bake

38. Have you ever seen your mommy kissing Santa Clause?: no

39. Have you ever gotten a kiss under the mistletoe?: not yet. maybe when i finally get married it will happen

41. Do you drive around and look at the Christmas lights?: yes! some folks are SUPER creative with the lights 

42. Have you ever left Santa cookies?: yes

43. Have you ever sat on Santa's lap?: yes, when younger

44. Who do you celebrate Christmas with?: usually my family 

45. Where do you celebrate Christmas?: usually at my parents home

46. Have you ever had a white Christmas?: yes, when i was younger and lived in Chicago 

47. What part of Christmas do you look most forward to?: seeing the look on everyone's face when they see their gifts 

48. Have you ever had your picture taken with Santa?: yes...when younger. can i still take a pic with Santa at this age?

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Your Face--A Review

hi readers! since i am working for a company called Tomoson, you will probably be seeing a lot of product reviews mixed in with my blog and blog hops. enjoy either way. here is a product that is great for the face/face care. this product has Vitamin C serum in it and it is the new thing in face and skin care. it is a great antioxident and also helps to make the face seem and feel more awake. the product can be purchased on amazon. click on the product for more info on what the product is and how it can work for you and your skin type. overall, not a bad product especially if you are into skin care...like most of us women are :)

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Organic and Pure Argan Oil

hi readers! if you like Argan Oil then this is for you! it is 100% pure and Organic. i hope it works well for you! this can be ordered via amazon.com :) great stocking stuffer and argan oil is the new thing in beauty now!! 

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Face Care-A Review

hi readers! since i am working for a company called Tomoson, you will probably be seeing a lot of product reviews mixed in with my blog and blog hops. enjoy either way. here is a product that is great for the face/face care. the product can be purchased on amazon. click on the product for more info on what the product is and how it can work for you and your skin type. overall, not a bad product especially if you are into skin care...like most of us women are :)

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Bye-Bye Stretch Marks!

hi again readers! let's talk about stretch marks. you know that yucky things that just show up on your skin for various reasons> this product can help with that. it is in a pretty bottle too (see above). it is a good product. it smells nice and it is lightweight and not greasy. it works to keep those stretch marks at bay or for not forming at all. it was great on my legs and tummy and even my arms as i have an continue to lose weight. great deal and nice product with lots of natural and organic and skin toning ingredients. both men and women can use this product.

 

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.

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Youth Eye Serum--A Look :)

hi readers! hello post 590 too!! will not keep you long today. mother comes home from Africa today in less than 1 hour. wahoo! so lets chat about this product Youth Eye Serum

 

it is a neat little product. easy to use with the dropper top. a little bit in your eye cream goes a long way. gentle and lightweight. the smell is pleasant. it has vitamin C, antioxidants, and passionflower...ohhh fancy. caffeine is also in it to make your eyes look open and bright and help get rid of those dark circles. it is great and makes a great stocking stuffer for those that like beauty product. this is quite expensive in the store, but a great deal on Amazon! do you use eye serums or creams like this?

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. 

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Coming to America

hi readers! hope all is well and you all are still with me. so guess what?? my mother comes home tomorrow. she has spend 6 long weeks in Africa. she needed it and it was good to see her mother. i cannot wait to see and hear all the things that she has to share on her return. she was missed. wishing and praying for safe travels back to the USA! ha, hence the title "Coming to America!"

   

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Let's get Spongy

hi readers! let's take a moment and look at this neat product. it is--100% Plant Based Konjac Sponge infused w/Activated Charcoal. it is a small black little thing. it is soft and works great. perfect for the face. it is plant based so that is a plus. the activated charcoal really comes out when you wet the sponge and it cleans the face nicely with a bit of exfoliation. great product. i only wish it was a little bigger in size so that i could use it on my body as well. it is about the size of an egg. 

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. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

hi readers! it has been a while. well, i wanted to wish all of you a Happy, Safe, and Filling Thanksgiving. i am thankful for so many things...my sight, food, job, car, family, friends, and my faith...just to name a few :) Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Got Gas??

hi readers! ha, yea, interesting title. so you all got gas? i hope not as it is not a comfortable thing or feeling and well...it generally smells too. here is a product that can help with those that have gas. you do not have to reveal yourself...you know who you are :)

this product, like the name can help with gas. it is natural product. it works well. i had a upset tummy after eating beans cheese and the liking and well, this made me feel better. it would work too for those crazy cycle months. it is fast acting, drug free, natural and gluten free, and 60 easy to take capsules should last you a long time. if you get it, would like to know what you think. 

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.

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Taking Stalk Meme

hi readers! here is a post not product related...yea! i have been doing a lot of product reviews as you can tell. it is fun but i am missing my blog hops and memes :( here we go with Sunday Stealing!

Taking Stalk Meme:

 Making: bone broth soup

 Cooking: bone broth soup

 Drinking: powerade

 Reading: blog post and magazines

 Wanting: a clean room

 Looking: at the computer screen

 Wasting: precious time sometimes

 Wishing: i was closer to loved ones

 Enjoying: the burst of warm weather after the freeze in FL

 Waiting: for the bone broth to finish cooking so i can eat

 Liking: my new computer and car

 Wondering: how i was ever friends with some people

 Loving: everyone that wants and needs to be loved

 Listening: to the sounds of outside

 Needing: to find a perfect job that fits

 Smelling: the bone broth on the stove (are we noticing a theme?)

 Wearing: light color jeans and an orange school i work at shirt

 Following: lots of you via your blog and twitter

 Noticing: things are not what they seem

 Knowing: that there is still much to learn and see

 Thinking: about a Thanksgiving Menu

 Feeling: quite content at the moment

 Bookmarking: my favorite websites 

 Opening: my heart to new possibilities

 Giggling: at some of the drama and funny post i am seeing on social media.

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Yacon Syrup--A Review

hi readers! let's talk about syrups. do you use them? here is a new syrup out called Yacon Syrup. it is supposed to help with weight loss and it taste great. 

 

this syrup is like no other. it has been used in South America for many years and has just recently made it to the USA. when i first tried this syrup it has a sweet, yet slightly bitter flavor. it was the color of molassas and really tasted like liquid raisins and/or prunes. i used it in my hot coffee and tea and it gave it a slight sweet flavor. they say you can just take a spoonful each morning and it is supposed to help curb your appetite and help you lose weight. another feature of this product is that is a 100% raw syrup from the Yacon Root. it is a natural low calorie sweetener and safe for diabetics too. it also has some naturally occurring probiotics for tummy health. is this a product you would try? have you tied yacon syrup before? click the picture of it to be taken to the site where you can read more and purchase the product. good luck and ENJOY!!

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. 

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Night Cream Moisturizer--A Review

hi readers! look at the great product i have for you all to take a look at. if nothing else the bottle is a beautiful one that i am sure you would not mind having on your bathroom counter. i also hope it was a great Veteran's Day for you all too and thank you to all the Vet's for their service to our great nation and for keeping us free :) 

now on to this product below. it is a night cream moisturizer. it works great. my face did not feel dry in the morning and once i washed my face for the day, i felt and it looked more alert. the product has vitamin C in it...the new thing for face care. it also has rosehip oil in it which is supposed to help the skin and face stay plump as it is an oil that works well to nourish the fat in our skin and face. my skin felt more even and it was easy to use. the produce also had a pleasant smell too. for those of you that are organic...this product is organic and made with natural ingredients. have a look for yourself. click on the pic below for more info :)

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.

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Veteran's Day!

hi readers! wanted to wish all that have served and are still serving our country a Happy Veteran's Day! thank you for always doing what you can to keep us FREE! it is not just another day off :)

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2.5% Retinol Serum--A review

hi readers! i am really enjoying getting a chance to test and review products. it is quite fun and neat and honestly free to join. it is almost an addiction and so far in my few months of doing so, i have received SO many products mostly for a great deal or free for a review. no scam it is real. tomoson.com is a great site to get started with and also there are many Facebook groups out there too that have this going on. just wanted my readers to know. ok...now back to the product at hand:

2.5% Retinol Serum

this is a unique product. the new trend in skin care it seems is using extracts to help with anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, and overall skin glow and health. this product 2.5% Retinol Serum provides all the features listed before. it is easy to use as it has a dropper. i usually just apply a few drops (3-5) to my face lotion and that is it. the smell is pleasent and it is natural ingredients and great extracts in it like green tea. my face does feel a bit more moisturized than just using my lotion alone. i hope it is giving my face and body some great antioxidants and extract nutrients. since this product does have "retinol" in it i would be careful using this and then going out to stay in the sun a long time (ie, like going to the beach to lay out) as retinol and long sun exposure can cause burns/damage to the skin. hope you get to try this product soon. have any of you used something similar to this before? 

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. 

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Even Glow Serum w/Vitamin C--A Review

hi readers! happy Tuesday. i hope you all got a chance to go and vote today. speaking of voting...i am voting for this product because it is great and great on the skin too. you all know the new fad is now using vitamin c on the skin. it is good for the skin as it wakes it up and revitalizes it. it also helps with fine lines and wrinkles too. one of the things that makes this product great is the fact that it does give an even glow to the skin and it has antioxidants. one can never get enough of antioxidants. the dropper bottle is nice too and makes it easy to apply. i just add it to my lotion and apply to my face.  have you tried anything with vitamin c in it before for your skin? 

http://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Serum-Antioxidant-Absorption-Brightening/dp/B00HJD8NLY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1398092792&sr=8-16&keywords=vitamin+c+serum

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. 

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Books!!!

hi readers! happy Sunday. let's do some Sunday Stealing and talk about books :)

1. Favorite childhood book?--Goosebumps and Fear Street books by RL Stine

2. What are you reading right now?--50 shades of Gray and some healthy eating and stress management books

3. What books do you have on request at the library?--none at the moment. the only thing i use the library for now is to borrow dvd's...sorry :(

4. Bad book habit?--well, i hunt for FREE kindle books for my e-reader and get at least 5 per day.

5. What do you currently have checked out at the library?--nothing again, just dvd's there. they are fairly current with their selection too!

6. Do you have an e-reader?--yes and i love it!

7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once?--one at a time.

8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog?--yes. they have just changed in general because of life. i really do not read as often as i should.

9. Least favourite book you read this year (so far)?--my textbooks. i really do not get them sometimes

10. Favorite book you’ve read this year?--50 Shades of Gray

11. How often do you read out of your comfort zone?--it depends. if it is a good book i will read it

12. What is your reading comfort zone?--mystery and self-help books (diet, health, how to)

13. Can you read on the bus?--not really. i can do a magazine on the bus. at times if i have to take the bus, i will pretend i am reading to be left alone :)

14. Favorite place to read?--in my bed or...in the bathroom

15. What is your policy on book lending?--i do not. since most of my books are e-books, i just pass the link on to them to get it or shoot them a message when it is FREE.

16. Do you ever dog-ear books?--yes! but now i just use a pretty ribbon

17. Do you ever write in the margins of your books?--yes...it needed. my Bible has lots of margin notes.

18. Not even with text books?--all the time with textbooks. easier than taking notes

19. A book you didn’t expect to like but did?--biography books. too me at first, they were just too boring. depends who the biography is on i guess.

20. What makes you love a book?--usually the title now and the brief description of the book. yes, i judge a book by its title. if it is a catchy one, it will peak my interest. 

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