Bare Minerals Proof

Granted, these aren't the best pictures, but here are my "before and after"":

Bare Minerals

A friend of mine got the Bare Minerals makeup the other day and she loves it! She is a self-proclaimed fair-skinned-freckled-red-headed-Irish girl and wears makeup once a week. She purchased the Bare Minerals package after trying it out in the store, and now she wears it every day.

I had been thinking about buying Bare Minerals after seeing the commercial a year ago, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy makeup off of the TV. I wanted to try it, but it isn't like getting a $8 bottle of liquid foundation; this was an investment!

I decided last night that I would get some after my friend told me that it's available at Ulta. I dragged my poor 4 year old son there this morning and picked up the starter kit. It was pricey at around $60, but when I thought about how much I spend on foundation, bronzer, blush, glow, under eye makeup, and concealer pencil, I figured that this was actually a deal!

I brought it home and opened it right away. I decided to watch the "how to" DVD and then try it out. The video was easy to follow so felt pretty sure that I wouldn't mess up too badly.

I am officially in love with this product! Fist of all, I have really dry skin on my forehead and cheeks, so any liquid foundation I use tends to flake in those areas. Secondly, I have large pores on my cheeks, so when I use power it seems to amplify them. Well, this product isn't like your traditional make up at all. It glides over the skin and gives it an even, clean look. The make up looks like a powder, but because it's made from minerals it feels creamy-like but it doesn't sit on your skin like a liquid. After putting the foundation, glow, and mineral mask on, I looked like a different person! The tired I'm-pregnant-and-can't-sleep dark circles under my eyes are gone, the red splotches of hormonal angst that appeared on my face are dulled, and you can't even tell that I have dry skin or large pores!

I plan to buy everything that this product line has to offer. If I look this nice with only 3 of the products, imagine how good I'll look with the whole line!

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Wildlife Webcams

I was reading the November/December issue of Spirituality & Health (yes, I am behind) and I came across an interesting set of websites to visit. They're all set for observation of different wildlife arenas!

Pete's Pond: in a Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana. Best viewed 4-8pm EST for night activity or 12-4am EST for morning activity.

The Perigrine Falcom Can: Standard & Poor's building in Manhattan. Spring and early summer viewing for parents and hatchlings.

The Wolf Cam: Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport, Tennessee.

The Outer Bay Cam: Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea.

The Tiger Cub Cam: Choices at the National Zoo.

The Crane Cam: Nebraska's Platte River Audubon Center. Best at dawn and dusk.

Beluga Whales: Vancouver Aquarium.

Happy Viewing!

Spiritual Cinema Circle

I joined the Spiritual Cinema Circle last week and I can't wait for the fist movie to arrive! I feel like a little kid, running to the mailbox every afternoon in hopes that it arrived...

What is Spiritual Cinema Circle? It's a monthly movie club for those of us who enjoy independent films and/or spiritual movies. You pay $21 a month and you get a DVD to keep, the selection of which is specially selected for their unique content, spiritual message, and general 'difference'. These DVDs may include ... "a mixture of features, shorts and documentaries that explore spirit, spirituality, existence, morality, compassion, the power of the mind, metaphysics and other enriching topics that take your personal journey further."

I love the idea behind this! It's a way to support filmmakers that Hollywood overlooks, and it provides me with entertainment that is different from the "usual". I'm excited that I can be a part of something so worthwhile!

Right now the Spiritual Cinema Circle is offering a free month of movies! I got in on that action, let me tell you!

Sonicare UV Sanitizer

I am a member of BuzzAgent.com and I periodically get some great products to try out. Last month I was sent a Phillips Sonicare UV Sanitizer to use and spread the word about, so I plugged it in the moment I got it and got set to put my toothbrush in it.

My DH wasn't too thrilled about it, claiming "They never work!", but I had him read the literature on it. After reading it, he appeared impressed and said he'd try it out as well. He liked the way the unit took up little space in the bathroom, and was thrilled that there was a button he could push to turn it on (what is that about men?). He was even more excited at the UV light that you could see through the door of the sanitizer!

We let the thing sanitize our toothbrush heads after our nightly brushing (it has an automatic shut-off) and when I was awoken by my husband's exited whisper of, "Look! Look how clean they are," I took a look myself. Now, I know I can't literally see the sanitation, but I can tell you that I did notice that there was no dried toothpaste on the toothbrush head so I know it cleans!

The Sonicare UV Sanitizer helps to kill 99% of bacteria and viruses found on your toothbrush, all in 10 minutes! We all know that germs affect your health, so why not give yourself 10 minutes for a germ-free brush? The sanitizer is relatively inexpensive, so try treating yourself to better health at a low cost!

Mom 4 Moms

My friend started a website recently: Mom4Moms.com

This site is fantastic because it's centered around mothers who are trying to earn a living making handcrafted goods. The items are all made by local moms (for now, LOL!) and are constructed by the moms listed, not by any contract workers.

I'm listed on there right now so head over and take a look at what we have to offer. Maybe something will interest you, or maybe you'll find a gift for someone that you haven't been able to find anything for!