Month: August 2012

Sickheads

 
Woke up this morning and this dude had a very high fever. 
 
What the heck?
 
Of course the only time I get to be a stay at home mom is when my kid is cranky and whiny and sick!  I just didn’t plan for this today.  Terence started a new job so of course he can’t stay home because he doesn’t have sick leave.  I do enjoy the snuggles though. 
 
We’ve all been dumpy lately.  I’ve had a cough and sinus congestion that just won’t go away.  Terence started hacking up a lung this week too.  (I really can’t stand people who carry spit cups around the house….just saying) It’s been awful.  I’m on my second round of antibiotics and nothing seems to be helping this biz???
 
All we want is to be a normal functioning family again.  Going through 3 boxes of tissues and crazy amounts of cough syrup a week….I’ve had enough. 
 
Please get better soon.  I’m ready to join the land of the living.

Relax & Kick Back

I forgot to blog about Relaxation Day at work last week!  We all got to wear our tropical attire and ordered lunch for the day.  I’m really blessed to have such a great job that I enjoy.  I work with such great people!

I don’t know how relaxing it actually was….but it was fun to dress up and pretend 🙂

 The office decorated like the tropics….I’m sure we all wish we were there!
 Sweet co-workers and Mo our buffalo got a makeover too!
 Yummy treats
 Dawn and Me

We had mexican food for lunch and it was awesome!  No shortage of that here in TX!

Such a fun group!

 

I hope you all have a very RELAXING and great day today!

 

xoxo Becky

Revlon Expression Exeriment Kit

 
I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Revlon Expression Experiment kit.  I love to play with makeup. I feel naked if I leave the house without it.  Experimenting with different colors and types of products is how you find out what works for you.  I was excited to try this kit, I really like the Revlon brand because it represents empowering and engaging women to try new things!
 

In the Revlon Expression Experiment kit there was an explosion of color! I received facial primer, ColorStay eye shadow palettes, Color Stay long wear nail polish, SuperLustrous lipstick, ColorBurst Lip Butter, & ColorBurst gloss.

 

1.  ColorBurst Gloss
2.  ColorBurst Lip Butter
3.  Bold red SuperLustrous lipstick


Love this bold red color for fall!
The Lip Butter was super moisturizing and went on smooth as…well….butter.
This gloss was the perfect balance of moisture and color.
This lightweight primer smoothes skin while evening out skin tone with color correcting pigments that neutralize redness and uneven color. Wear alone to tone skin or under foundation, it helps your makeup last longer.
 
Bright bold blue polish 🙂
Eyeshadow pallettes with so many colors to play with:
I loved this eye primer and brightener.  It smooths, perfects and brightens eye area by reducing the appearance of fine lines and crease on lids.
What types of makeup do you like to use and why? 
 
Are there any makeup trends for fall you are wanting to try?

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Wishy Washy Wednesday

Thank you for all your kind words of encouragement on yesterday’s post.  I feel so overwhelmed and loved.  Thank you!  I’m so blessed to know each and every one of you, whether it be in real life or through blogging.  So blessed.
I think we all have our ups and downs….I’m actually feeling better today.  Day #3 on antibiotics and doing alrighty! 
We will carry on

A new day has come

We will carry on

I know a new day will dawn
-Celine Dion

Connor was watching Chuggington last night and I pulled out my camera….his automatic “CHEESE” face.  This kid is hilarious!
Loving this month’s Citrus Lane box. 
It’s a monthly box to door service for your child.  You do have to specify the age range of your child to get appropriate products for them.  I look forward to getting Connor’s box every month and it always has products & coupons we both enjoy! 
Big Cheese

My hair is finally starting to grow a little bit.  I miss my longer hair!  I’m trying to decide whether or not to say lighter or go darker for fall.  You all know I’ve been every color in the rainbow….what do you think?

LIGHT OR DARK?
Connor loves this juice box holder we got in the Citrus Lane box.
He always squeezes them when I give him a juice box. 
This idea is genius-  You put the juice in there and it has handles 🙂

I ordered my first May Book yesterday.  I love that it’s cute and has a monthly agenda as well as a weekly schedule.  AND-it’s small enough to take with anywhere!

Here is Birchbox for the month of August:  A Schick razor, beauty fixation makeup remover q-tips, Quick Curls creme (love this for Connor’s hair!), Juicy perfume sample, and an eyeshadow stick! Yay!
Good box for $10 bucks!

I made cake pops last night for a co-worker’s bday today! YUMMY!!!

It’s going to be a great day!
Muah! Becky

Mental Breakdown

Do you ever feel like your life is in a rut? You wake up and do the same thing every single day. Some days I feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day and it’s just a continuous cycle. I wake up get ready for work, drag Connor out of bed, make T’s lunch for the day, he makes our coffee….we go off to work. I’m always running late. My anxiety level is always at the max.

We’ve been coming home after work and just fall on the sofa. I’ve been upset with myself because I haven’t been exercising or eating right lately. I just ordered pants in a size bigger. Ugh. Life just takes over and you begin to just live each day in a trance. I don’t remember all of what I did yesterday….and if you asked me today I don’t even know if I would remember what I wore or ate for lunch.

I feel so scattered and I don’t have myself together. We have all been battling a bad congestion and cold for the last few weeks. I’m on a second round of antibiotics and hopefully this will do the trick.

I’ve lost track of how to manage my life and time. I find myself in “zombie mode”. Isn’t that sad? I’ve also fallen behind on church and prayer and reading my Bible. I can tell this is affecting my spirit and it probably comes out in my blog as well. It’s easy for Satan to break in and start to chisel away at your heart.  I’ve been over committing to do things….but at what cost? If those things take time away from my family then is it worth it?

I already work a full time job, but it seems like my blog is turning into a second job. I don’t what that to happen….I want to blog for the love of blogging. I want to document our life and love for each other. The special moments in life I never want to forget. Something I’ve lost track of doing lately. I’m still going to do things to bring in a little income every now and then, but once again it comes down to that ever so sensitive subject of BALANCE.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE IT ALL?

I’m not where I want to be spiritually or personally right now….but I don’t know where to pick back up. I’ve noticed lately I’ve had a lot of bitterness in my heart. Who does that benefit? No one. I don’t know why I feel this way, but my emotions are starting to affect not just me, but others as well. If I’ve said or done anything to hurt anyone un-knowingly I’m sorry. It’s not you it is me.

Today is a blessing. I want to live each day fully and conscientiously, knowing that we are not promised tomorrow. I constantly fall short….but I know I am forgiven. Thank you Lord for your love and forgiveness, for I am not perfect by any means, but I am blessed.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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Pepperidge Farm: Feeding Families for 75 Years

Crunchy, smiling Goldfish crackers. Elegant and decadent Milano cookies. Golden, flaky Puff Pastry. Classically simple Herb Seasoned Stuffing. Delicately sweet Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread.

Few brands have a larger portfolio than Pepperidge Farm, which is known and loved for its many products touching the lives of families across the globe. It all began with a humble loaf of bread, which Pepperidge Farm founder Margaret Rudkin baked in her rural Connecticut kitchen. Created in 1937 to address her son’s allergy to common preservatives, Margaret’s simple recipe is the origin of a flourishing business celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
Pepperidge Farm’s heritage is rich and very much alive today as the company—founded on a mother’s love for her son—continues Margaret’s mission to deliver the very best products (from wholesome fresh bakery items to must-have snacks), many of which are staples in American homes today. 
Here are some fun facts about the company:
  • On August 15, 1937, the first “official” loaf of Pepperidge Farm all natural, whole grain bread was sold in a store for 25 cents.
  • By September 27, 1939, one million loaves of Pepperidge Farm bread had been sold.
  • Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish crackers were originally made and marketed in Switzerland as “Goldfish Tiny Crackers” before being brought to the U.S. by Margaret Rudkin in 1962.
  • The first flavors introduced stateside were Lightly Salted (Original), Cheese, Barbecue, Pizza, and Smoky.
  • The late Julia Child used to love to serve Goldfish crackers as an appetizer before dinner.
  • Pepperidge Farm is committed to accelerating snacking and baking advancements in the future as evidenced by the 34,000-sqare-foot Innovation Center opening this fall at the company’s headquarters in Norwalk, CT
  • Annually, the brand produces about 558 million Milano® cookies—enough to cross the United States more than 7 times—and bakes approximately 206 million loaves of bread 
  • Today, Pepperidge Farm employs more than 5,000 people and operates plants in nine towns
  • Each year, Pepperidge Farm uses about 390 million pounds of flour



 

Jingos! crackers– Featuring bold flavor and a snappy crunch, these brand new snack crackers are available in three varieties: zesty Lime & Sweet Chili, savory Parmesan Garlic, and smoky Fiesta Cheddar
Milano Slices and Milano Melts – The iconic Milano cookie family expands with open-faced Milano Slices in Salted Pretzel – a temptingly crunchy combination of sweet and salty flavors – and Milano Melts Vanilla Crème – a crispy, chocolaty cookie with a velvety filling




Goldfish – Everyone loves Goldfish® crackers – tasty, fun wholesome treats. The Snack That Smiles Back ®
Pepperidge Farm products are a staple in our home.  It seems like every time we go to the grocery store we come back with at least a few Pepperidge Farm items.  It’s a brand we love and trust.  I recently got to try a few of their new products and let me tell you about them……

I loooooved these Milano Melts.  I’m a chocoholic and these definitely hit the spot for me!
 The Salted Pretzel Milano slices were to die for!

We also tried some Jingos!  Can I just say how much I love saying that word?  My favorite were the Fiesta Cheddar.  These would be great if you are throwing a party or a get together.

And we cannot forget about the most important staple to any two year old on planet Earth.
GOLDFISH.
Connor’s favorite thing ever.
He’s crazy for them and we can’t leave home without it.

Thank you Pepperidge Farm for all the yummy quality products you’ve made for us over the past 75 years.  We thank you for feeding our families and keeping our bellies full!

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.http://www.pepperidgefarm.com/