Here's To A Successful 2015 to All!

Marriage & Relationship Material As We Draft Our 2015 Resolutions

I just stumbled across this tidbit of advice for keeping your marriage healthy and I couldn't help but think that these insights were so appropriate for ALL relationships.

#4:  Ego Wins:

"...practicing openness instead of defensiveness, forgiveness instead of vengeance, apology instead of blame, vulnerability instead of strength and grace instead of power."

I wonder what our society would look like if everyone of us took a second to practice "grace instead of power" in our personal interactions.  

Here is the Huff Post original article- great read!

Merry Christmas!!

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!  Here's a picture of our Santa Snack!

Trying to Motivate!

Every rational bone in my body KNOWS that if I motivate and get out of the house to get to the gym, this day will be easier.

And yet, here I am, unmotivated, cleaning coffee off the ceiling and supervising the mass destruction of, what once was, my tidy home.

What A Great Way to Celebrate the Season

As many of you know, I have been working with Quirky to help launch a new product.  We've made it through the social voting phase, past the corporate evaluation phase and we are currently resting in the pre-design phase as we wait out the holiday season and the arrival of the new year.

Yesterday I sent a note to my Quirky invention ambassador to wish him a happy holidays.  I received this message in return:

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What an amazing way to show appreciation and respect to your employees during the holiday season!

I continue to be hopeful for an opportunity to work with such an innovative (and considerate) company!

Love me some Bliss!

Look what I just bought courtesy of TODAY's Steals & Deals!!  A four pack of Bliss Body Butter, normally $116 for just $29!!

I love Bliss products- they all smell yummy and I've always been pleasantly surprised by the results.  They also make great gifts!!  I plan to gift these to my children's teachers- who wouldn't love some body butter to battle away winter skin!!

Check out the deal here
Coupon Code: TODAYD14

Coconut Oil for Skin Care

I've heard great things about coconut oil for skincare.  I'm giving it a go this week!  Stay tuned for my thoughts!

Products I'm Anxious to Try

Can't wait to get my hands on some of these beauty goodies!  Has anyone tried any of the products below?  What do you think?

1. No7 Youthful Eye Serum- I am starting to notice deep wrinkling under my eyes but reluctant to spend a ton of money on something that might not work.  Think I'll start here!
2. ExfoliKate Body Exfoliating Treatment - I absolutely LOVE the ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating treatment for the face so I am desperate to see what the all over body treatment can do.  Sounds like it could be a staple before bronzing creams!
3. Daily Deflector Watertight Broad Spectrum Anti Aging Sunscreen- The name says it all.  Sunscreen that also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles?  Yes please!
4. Exfoliating Rice Enzyme Powder - I am absolutely fascinated by this product!  With a combination of crushed pearls to even skin tone and rice for gentle exfoliation it promises baby-soft skin without irritation.  Must try!
5. Creme La Mer- I am just dying to find out if the products are worth the price!

Holiday Decorating Underway!

You Know What Isn't Great For Your Skin...

Head colds and stomach bugs :(

We were just on the mend from one when the second came for a visit!  Between the head congestion and coughing and now the dehydration, fevers and general "icks"- it will be a long week!

If you need me, I'll be washing my hands, sipping tea, and resting as much as possible.  How does your family get over illnesses?