Month: June 2012

Summer Fun Activities

With summer here we are trying to have some fun on the weekends!
Terence I both work our butts off during the week so we live for the weekends and time with Connor boy.
We took him to see Madagascar 3 last weekend (his first movie) and he loved it!
We got him a kid’s pack at the movie theater and I just about stroked out at the counter… $11 for a popcorn, drink, and some gummy candy???? WTF??? (What the FREAK?)
We had a good time and it was worth all $11 bucks in sugar and butter.

 We also received our Citrus Lane box for June.  I can’t tell you how much I LOVE this program!

This month’s theme was an art kit.  Citrus lane kicks butt in finding new products and they are good quality things too!

1)  We put together an armadillo
2)  A $35 credit to http://www.minted.com/
3)  A kids sing-a-long CD
4)  BabyGanics Stain Eraser on the go
5)  Eco-kids vegetable based play dough
6)  Eco-kids vegetable based finger paint (mix with water)

 And….GULP.  We got a pair of maracas.  OMG.  Connor loves those suckers. 

His shorts are so cute…we got those from Wittlebee.  Another monthly box service!  We get a box full of clothes for Connor right to our doorstep.  I’ve been pleased with everything we’ve gotten and we get compliments on the outfits all the time.  These shorts are perfect for the 4th of July too! 

 

 And in other random summer stuff:

Aren’t these the cutest candles you have ever seen?  I’m saving them for later….

An airplane, motorcycle, cars, and boat!

 Connor got yet another cutie pie 4th of July shirt….my BFF Kristin made him this:

Isn’t in the cutest???
(Boy & Girl options available)
$20.00
You can visit her shop HERE
Also-If you entered the contest yesterday, I know it posted TWICE.  Comment on either post and you will still be entered to win!
And if you are looking for more summer fun activities check this site out…. HERE

#EclosBeauty Review

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I’ve been using éclos Skin Care for a couple weeks now and I can really tell a difference in the texture of my skin.  It’s smoother and I love the Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream.  It left my skin feeling moisturized, without a greasy feeling.  I also felt like I was doing something good for my skin because all the products are derived from plant extracts and are natural. 
I have also started to get a bit of wrinkling around the eyes, and the eye cream definitely helped minimize this.  I noticed a difference within about a week.  The facial scrub is great.  I’ve been using it in the evenings to remove my makeup and it does a great job too1  I’m still using the products and I’ve been VERY happy with them!
Here is some info on éclos Skin Care:
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Similar products were once only available from specialty brands at department stores with a high price tag to match. éclos is the first brand to bring this active ingredient to mainstream stores at a fraction of the cost- making beautiful and younger skin available to women everywhere.
 Before:
Two Week Results:
I’ve definitely noticed a difference in my skin over the past few weeks and I want to share these wonderful products with YOU!
I’m giving away one éclos Skin Care kit to a reader!
INCLUDING:
• Facial Cleanser Skin Prep
• Cellular Activator Face Serum
• Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream
• Restorative Eye Cream
• Instant Radiance Facial Scrub
• Skin Renewal Clay Mask
• éclos Terry Cloth Head Band

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Contest Ends: Saturday, June 30, 2012

This post is written by me on behalf of eclos Skin Care.
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Eclos Skin Care {Giveaway}

I’ve been using éclos Skin Care for a couple weeks now and I can really tell a difference in the texture of my skin.  It’s smoother and I love the Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream.  It left my skin feeling moisturized, without a greasy feeling.  I also felt like I was doing something good for my skin because all the products are derived from plant extracts and are natural. 
I have also started to get a bit of wrinkling around the eyes, and the eye cream definitely helped minimize this.  I noticed a difference within about a week.  The facial scrub is great.  I’ve been using it in the evenings to remove my makeup and it does a great job too1  I’m still using the products and I’ve been VERY happy with them!
Here is some info on éclos Skin Care:
éclos Skin Care Apple Stem Cells extracted from a rare Swiss apple which have shown tremendous ability to stimulate skin stem cells, encouraging aging skin to behave like younger skin. Plant extracts, vitamins and anti-oxidants combine with the Apple Stem Cell technology to help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and tired skin.

 

Similar products were once only available from specialty brands at department stores with a high price tag to match. éclos is the first brand to bring this active ingredient to mainstream stores at a fraction of the cost- making beautiful and younger skin available to women everywhere.
Two Week Results:
I’ve definitely noticed a difference in my skin over the past few weeks and I want to share these wonderful products with YOU!
I’m giving away one éclos Skin Care kit to a reader!
INCLUDING:
• Facial Cleanser Skin Prep
• Cellular Activator Face Serum
• Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream
• Restorative Eye Cream
• Instant Radiance Facial Scrub
• Skin Renewal Clay Mask
• éclos Terry Cloth Head Band

TO ENTER: 

 

1)  Leave a comment on this blog post stating which product in the kit you are most excited to try.



 

2) Tweet about this contest: ” Enter to win an #EclosBeauty kit at www.thejavamama.com ” 



 Please leave your email & a seperate comment for each entry!

 

Contest Ends: Saturday, June 30, 2012

 




30 in 30

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Today I’m linking up with From My Grey Desk for the “30 outfits in 30 days” challenge.   You are supposed to take 30 items from your closet and make 30 outfits from them. It’s a way to challenge yourself to be creative and rethink your wardrobe while trying to avoid shopping.

So here is what I chose, I mixed a top I would normally wear to work with some jeans.  Usually when I go shopping I have to ask myself “Can I wear that to work too?”  I don’t want to spend my $$$ on something I can just wear on weekends! 

Top: Ann Taylor Loft – Love the polka dots & ruffles
Jeans: Joe’s Jeans from Anthropologie *Good if you have big badonkadonk*
Necklace: Long pearls from Forever 21 *Cheapies but good ones!*
Shoes: I ordered from Zulily. They are flats with a flower on them. I love them!  A brand called Pineapple shoes???

So that was pretty good with just FOUR items 🙂

Ugh…I’m not the best “model”.  Unfortunately I’m 5’3″ and need to lose about 30 lbs…but alas….

Here is my outfit:

Also remember last week when I was looking for new glasses.  Well, I’ve seen some bloggers talking about a company called Warby Parker.  You can get 5 pairs of glasses shipped to you for free to try on.  The best part is they are only $95 with prescription & for every pair sold they donate a pair to someone in need.  I’m not sure about any of these though?  What do you think???

I just think they are too big for my face or something?  Maybe I’m not meant to wear “statement glasses”………..


Connor is ready for some fireworks!!!
Our friend Hillary made us the cutest shirt!!!
Thank you so much sweet Hillary we love it!!!

Can’t wait to see all the outfits ya’ll put together!!!

Don’t forget to go link up!  If I can do it anyone can because I am not a fashion person 😛

Father’s Day 2012

We had a fab Father’s Day weekend!
We are so blessed to have Terence.  He’s the best Dad and Hubby ever.  God has truly blessed us with him and he takes such good care of us.  I know I don’t tell him enough how thankful I am for him and how much I love him.  But honey….I love you and you and Connor are my heart.
Aren’t Terence’s new glasses so GQ?  I love them 🙂
He was so nervous ya’ll….but I think they really are nice on him.
Connor and Mama

We had a nice lunch over at T’s parent’s house with family and all the kids got to play together.  It’s SOOOOOO hot in Texas right now.  Although, it is a lot cooler than last summer…..so far!

We are so thankful for our Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and brothers…all the father figures in our lives.

I love this collage I made a long time ago…..my gosh how time flies!
Daddy holding Connor for the first time 🙂

And here is my Daddy holding my sister and I.  Bless his heart.  TWO BABIES.  I cannot imagine.  I am constantly telling my Mom & Dad I don’t know how they did it…but thank you thank you!!!!

My precious Daddy.  He is such a teddy bear.  He has the kindest heart of anyone you’ll meet.  He’s giving, and always puts others before himself.  He loves my Mom with all his heart after all these years I can still see how much he loves her and tries to please her.  My Daddy is always sending me little cards in the mail to remind me how much he loves me and how proud he is of me.  He’s my cheerleader and is not just my Dad, but my friend and I feel like I can talk to him about anything.  My Dad always holds a special place in my heart.  I LOVE YOU SWEET DADDY!

BIRCHBOX JUNE 2012

 I’m linking up with Fabulous But Evil today for Birchbox linkup….go HERE.


I loved the fun Ziploc baggy.  Not sure what I’ll use that for?  Also-not sure what I’ll used the blender cleanser for since I’ve already used my Blender and I’m not paying $25 for a new one.  It does say you can use it to clean regular makeup brushes though??? 
I tried the self tanning towel.  Overall I got great coverage, still some streaks but it was easy to apply.


The Staniac sort of reminds me of Benefit Benetint….and I actually like that one better.
Overall this month’s box was GOOD!  I love getting my little surprise in the mail every month!

HOPE YA’LL HAVE A GREAT MONDAY…..
OFF TO WORK!