Jun 302012
 

I am super excited to be part of this giveaway! It is being hosted by my good friend over at Coupon Free Stuff . You can enter right here on my blog by using the rafflecopter form at the end of this post.. Best of luck to you all!! 

 

I have always enjoyed curling, straightening, and blow drying my hair.  I know it sounds weird as most women look at this as a necessary evil. Even though I enjoy this task, it isn’t always without it’s pitfalls.  Use the wrong styling tool and your Do can become a Don’t!!   I have used many tools on my hair over the years ( too many to keep track of) and the outcome has sometimes been less than desirable.  

Some curling irons and dryers can do more damage to your hair than than create a great hairstyle.  I have used irons that have scorched my hair and dryers that have left my hair full of static.  But those days are over thanks to Infrashine products .  I was absolutely thrilled to try the Infrashine ceramic spring 1″ curling iron.

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Jun 252012
 

This is a guest post from Cindy Johnson. She writes a blog at http://healthyrecap.com/. She was kind enough to offer a post on Fighting Depression with healthy foods. I thought this was a great idea and a great fit for my blog, so you will find her post below: 

Fight Depression with Delicious, Healthy Foods Image of a healthy meal, Grilled Fish and vegetables

By Cindy Johnson

Depression is virtually unknown in some countries and a growing concern in others, including the US. Can bad diets be the cause? Some scientists say yes. Small changes to your diet can make a huge difference in controlling mood disorders.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given year nearly 7% of the adult population in the US suffers from serious depression, and almost 17% are treated for depression at some point in their lives. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to mood disorders as well, and depression often starts early. But a growing body of scientific research points to some simple diet changes that can help stave off depression and help you or your teen maintain an even keel. Continue reading »

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Jun 192012
 
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Me Juggling Life!

Today I made a couple of Big decisions and I am just beginning to feel the relief. I have addressed a few problems that I had been putting off.  Seems to be one of my symptoms to put stuff off, especially stuff I really don’t know how to handle, or a situation I have never been in!

I have never been good with my finances. I tend to not keep close enough eye on my money and times are tough right now so I have fallen behind on most of my credit bills. We run out of money 2 weeks after I get paid and I get paid once a month. I just pray we don’t run out of something we can’t live without but this past month I had to borrow money from Carl to get through. That is super embarrassing for me. I am at a point in my life that I have never been at before, I have never been in a position that I couldn’t pay my bills on time and with the increase in cost Continue reading »

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Jun 192012
 

Hi Everyone!

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I can see the light again!

I want to let you all know that I have made a decision about this blog. I will no longer carry reviews and giveaways on a regular basis.  It has been way too much pressure for me and causing way too much stress for my Bipolar Mind. My mood fluctuations are a direct result of the stress I am under and lately they have been worse than they were for years.

I decided to get back to the reason I started this blog and focus more on that. Now I may do a review of a book or so that fits the description of the blog but the other stuff I am done with. I really thought I could manage it but it really is a hard job with too much stress for me.

I know my doctor will be happy about this.. lol  I hope you are too and you understand that I just cannot keep this pace up.

I appreciate you all putting up with my bit of experimenting with my blog and whether I could earn a little income or not.  I decided NOT!

Have a great week and I will be posting more soon!!  Much love to you all..

 

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Jun 192012
 

I am thrilled to be part of this great giveaway, hosted on Mom to Bed by 8! I love to be able to offer these great giveaways for you all and I hope you enjoy being part of them.  Check out her great review and enter to win on the rafflecopter form at the end! 

Summer travels are here and Audiovox can help you take your favorite family films on the go with you! The DS2058 10.2″ Enhanced Definition Portable DVD Player with Swivel Display has a larger screen for easier viewing, clear picture display, decent sound quality, simple touch button commands and a unique swivel screen for better viewing reach. Watch your DVDs on the road, while camping and even in the comfort of your own home. This is one buy you will be happy to have on your next road trip.

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Jun 182012
 

I have once again been contacted by LAKidsGuide.com to share the information about the Harlem globetrotters Summer Skills Clinic for kids!  You can get 10.00 off with the information in this ad, see below! This is a great thing for kids and I am happy to pass it on! 

Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinic

Friends of LAKidsGuide.com Receive $10 Savings on The Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinic!!! Continue reading »

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Jun 152012
 

Attn: Bloggers ~ Free Blogger Opportunity offered by I Heart Giveaways, more details available on her blog so click the link and go check the details and see if you want to be part of this great Giveaway!!  I adore her blog too!!

 

Note: This post is only open for bloggers who wish to participate in the upcoming Amazon Blast Giveaway.

Event Details:

- The giveaway will go live on July 15, 2012
- Open Worldwide
- Prize: $200 Amazon Gift Card *1 winner*

Go to I Heart Giveaways to get further details and sign up to participate by posting on your blog!!

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Jun 152012
 

As some of you know, others may not know, I support a website called LeanOnUs.co. They have reached their 1 yr anniversary/milestone this month and they have pulled together a couple giveaways to celebrate. It’s been a long haul but with great support from everyone they have made it to the 1 yr mark. You will find 4 rafflecopter forms below for the giveaways please read the requirements/information above each one prior to entering.  Continue reading »

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Jun 132012
 

Image I am strong because I am weak

 

I know a lot of you will understand this and others may not.  I am tired of making the effort to be stable and happy inside and out, what does that tell me? My depression is back, seeping into my life once again. What to do??

I have so much going on right now, between the two blogs, the anniversary of Continue reading »

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Jun 112012
 

I have been granted the opportunity to review Aura Cacia Pure Essential oils. I am happy to get this chance to try these oils as they really can help with moods and sleep, which are just a couple items they assist with.

Aura Cacia Essential Oils

What are essential oils? Continue reading »

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Jun 112012
 

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Hey everyone! I have been so busy lately with things in life and on the blog and my research on Clair-sentience and other topics. I haven’t posted here lately as the reviews and giveaways I agreed to had fallen behind. So here I am giving you an update.

My daughter, as you know if you read my last post, is back to having problems with her father, she is highly depressed once again. I feel so badly for her and am so angry with him. I need to Continue reading »

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Jun 072012
 

I have been approved to review Sue’s Bracelet Helper and I received the product yesterday.  I was excited as I have a hard time with my bracelets sometimes because my hands hurt from years of typing etc and other times I just am not coordinated enough to buckle them alone.  The bracelet helper is just what I need.

My ReviewImage of Sue's bracelet helper

Have you ever had a bracelet that you just couldn’t get hooked without help?? Do you have a mom or a grandmother or a friend that has Parkinson’s or even Arthritis? Maybe they just have shaky hands? I personally have shaky hands and a touch of arthritis so bracelets are really difficult.  Sue’s Bracelet helper is so easy to use, such a simple Continue reading »

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Jun 072012
 

I was so happy to be able to review this product. I, like many others, am always looking for natural products to cook with. This oil has been great to cook with, I have made many different dishes and found that there is no negative taste left behind. No flavor change of any of the foods I have cooked.  The most noticeable difference is the scent while your cooking with it, it is a different scent. Not a bad scent just a different one! Continue reading »

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Jun 062012
 

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Couponing: The Extreme Video Course Review! 

Have you ever wondered how Coupon Queens are able to go into a grocery store, fill a shopping cart with name-brand items, and pay a quarter?  Have you wanted to learn how to reduce your food and household consumable’s bill by 20-90%? This course will teach you how to do just that!  Continue reading »

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Jun 062012
 

Image of my beautiful girls..

The pain of the Broken Father Daughter Relationship!!

I have had such high hopes that my oldest daughter (16) would be able to heal her broken relationship with her father. She made a huge effort and spent a week with him, his wife and her sister out of town at a home they bought in another state, in an effort to heal the relationship. It had great affects on their relationship. For the first time in the past 6 years they were both making an effort at the same time. He was being patient and understanding but it only lasted a short few weeks before his wife got to him once again. Continue reading »

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Jun 042012
 

I have received this book from the Loving Healing press website.  I have begun doing reviews of books on their site as they are all helpful books.  This is my second book and I am amazed at this story. Image of book: Beyond Schizophrenia: Michael's Journey

Title:  Beyond schizophrenia: Michael’s Journey

Author: Susan Frances Dunham

Micheal J Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness wrote:

This is a powerful memoir that captures the struggles many families encounter in helping a loved on with mental illness. Susan Frances Dunham’s deep devotion to and support of her son are inspiring. Continue reading »

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Jun 042012
 

 

I am super excited about this product! I applied for it a long time ago and finally was approved. I thought when I saw the product how helpful that would be for me as I really am not an organized person and this should make it easy to organize myself where cooking is concerned. :)  

I was amazed by Cook’n Recipe Software when  I received it.. You can do so much with it, organize shopping lists, have nutritional facts on each recipe, search the Internet for recipes and capture them, enter your own recipes and more.  I am super happy to have this and I am hoping it will help me get organized. The program is super easy to use and it will do everything but shop and cook for you.  Love it!! Also please know they do weekly contests on their Facebook page. Continue reading »

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