Happy Sunday Love bugs. I’m stopping in to say hi a bit, but I also really want to start blogging daily (if at all possible) and I miss my Sunday Letters posts. Yesterday I started a weird aching pain in my ear, near the cartilage that seems to force itself into my ear and half of my head. It’s kind of an odd pressure but it has been causing me some crucial migraines today since waking up this morning. Because of this, I got a terribly late start and I’m not too happy about that… because that means, things on my “To Do” list have really taken a back seat today.
So how is everyone doing today and how was your weekend? There are so many things happening this week and I’m very excited for them. While today was super hot and humid and muggy, I am looking forward to cooler weather this Fall. Hawaii doesn’t really experience season changes and unfortunately we don’t have leaves that really change colors as Autumn approaches (that makes me sad), but you can certainly feel the difference in the breeze and chill factor. This coming weekend my husband and I make 17 years together as a couple… our “Going Out” or “Dating” anniversary. We don’t have anything planned because his week at work is pretty hectic, but nonetheless, I’m excited for the day. And, Grey’s Anatomy’s new season is just days away… trust me when I say this ex Medical Surgical Tech can’t wait to watch all the drama unfold. lol
I also have been seeing all the rave for the new iPhones, lol. I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and I’ve had it now for almost two years and my phone is still going strong with no problems. I have a lot of iPhone friends, but I think I’ll stick with the original “piece of toast” phone… and know that when it’s time to upgrade, I’ll be sticking with another Android phone, probably another Samsung. I know that people have their favorites, but I have never been a fan of iPhone or iTunes… I’m Pro Android all the way. lol Just figured I’d throw that in. If you are a friend of mine that loves iphone, I have nothing against ya. lol j/k
The Annual Pumpkin Patch should be in full swing soon, so I know you’ll be seeing some photos of us there when we take the boys. I’m excited! The twins will be visiting the patch with their classmates for Pre-school, but every year we take them to pick our carving pumpkin. I can’t wait to go. 🙂
Hoping you all had a wonderful weekend and wishing you a fabulous rest of your week!
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What makes me feel confident?
As much as I try to exude confidence in myself, sometimes I know deep down in my heart I need a little push and shove to bring out the best in me. I’m not gonna lie, there are days that I just want to crawl into a dark hole and hide out, but I’m lucky that I have a handful of confidence boosters to get me through it all. To me, feeling confident in myself is much easier when I have these little things that make the negatives of the World disappear, if only for a second. Everything you’ll see in this post are just a few of my favorite confidence boosters. While colors may vary, shades, scents or even the accessory of choice may change, there is one thing that I keep handy dandy for always… and that’s my U by Kotex (definite lifesaver) and of course, My Family. Every woman has a list of Confidence Boosters in their life, products or people that make them feel like they can rule the World… and here are mine.
My Family (my husband and sons) are my biggest confidence booster. Come on… look at those smiles, they melt hearts and bring sunshine to my cloudy days. I never knew True Love until I met my husband and then had my children and because of this – I consider them to be my biggest support system and they make me feel confident in who I am as a Woman, a Wife and a Mother.
Like all women, handbags and shoes are an addiction and for me… a great handbag and a gorgeous pair of stiletto heels help to put a little pep in my step. Since I’m a very busy mom, a larger tote that can carry all of my essentials (as well as my confidence boosters for the day), is a must. The bigger the better.
I think a sweet and sultry perfume and a signature red or nude lipstick definitely adds to my feeling confident. And, since I am also a huge Gold color addict, Cosmetics that are in gold packaging tend to be what I like to pull for when I’m looking for a little extra somethin somethin for the day. Gold screams luxury to me so it doesn’t matter if it’s a high end brand or drugstore buy – if it is in gorgeous gold packaging, I will rock it out to give me a little swagger.
A gorgeous golden highlight graced across my cheekbones, the perfect contour and gorgeous fluttery lashes are a go-to and probably the one thing I rock out often if I’m looking to wear makeup. These essential are what keep me feeling great about myself, giving me the tools to be comfortable in my own skin with a little bit of sparkle.
Last but not least and one of the most important things to have for any time of the year are the Girly Essentials or feminine products. The new U by Kotex® Ultra Thin Pads with 3D Capture Core, has a one-of-a-kind center that locks away wetness to help stop leaks. These thin little products keep my monthly friend at bay and I can go about my days confident in knowing I have saved my undies. Visit the U by Kotex Landing page and find the samples that best fit your mission to save the undies. Click on the “Get Sample” button and enter your mailing information if you are interested in giving these a test drive for yourself for free.
I have accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge to help Strike Out ALS. I was challenged by my fellow Hawaii Beauty Blogger Buddy – The Fab Kath aka FabZilla.…
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
– C.S. Lewis
I hear it more often than not… that sometimes we are just too old to look forward to new things, set new goals, dream new dreams… well, I say – we are NEVER too old. Cease the Day!
I am a lover of all things photography and most of my blogger friends don’t know that I actually photograph weddings and portraits and have been doing so…
It’s no secret that I am a believer of God and thank him for his blessings daily. Those that are near and dear me know that even if I don’t attend church as often as I would like, that doesn’t mean that God is far from my heart. Recently, I had the opportunity to try out temporary tattoos from Armed with Truth and their story was unique and intrigued me. Their belief is that the most powerful ways to survive this crazy world is to have the Word of God written on your heart. Memorizing any scripture can be a difficult and challenging task for many… this I know personally, as I have tattooed the Verse names on my wrists for scriptures that are personal to myself and my twins, and sometimes the words just don’t come to me as quickly.
With temporary tattoos that include encouraging verses on the insides of your arms to remind your through the day of what they are, it makes memorizing and committing to these verses easier than I thought. After just a day… I had memorized my scripture and I’m even contemplating adding it to my collection of tattoos on my body.
About the company and the creators:
We believe one of the most powerful ways to survive this crazy world is to have the Word of God written on your heart. When Jesus faced opposition, he answered the problem and lies with scripture. We ought to do the same. Yet, the process and practices of memorization are tough. We have tried it all: flash cards, sticky notes, covering one eye, you name it. The snazzy smartphone app was least effective because of the endless distractions that come with smartphones! Ugh!
We knew there had to be a better way….
We set out to make a way to get scripture into your memory bank by allowing you to take advantage of all the micro moments in life. If you don’t have a lot of time (like us), spending 25-30 minutes to memorize scripture isn’t something most people can maintain. We wanted to create a way people to take all their wasted micro moments in life (standing in line, at a stop light, in a drive through, in an elevator, riding a bike and even taking a shower) and make them opportunities to memorize scripture.
Armed With Truth was born to give you a ultra convenient (yet dashingly fashionable) way memorize scripture for a few seconds a day –everyday. The temporary tattoos are made for your inner wrists and will last for up to 7 days and are ready at all times for you to be encouraged and empowered. Each pack contains 10 verses centered around a transformational theme — from knowing your Identity in Christ to becoming a Change Maker. Over 100 verses in all to transform your mind and equip you with the Word of God.
We hope that you love these as much as we do!
Eric and Mike
Each pack retails on the Armed With Truth site for $9.95 and is available in several different packs. I received Change Makers, a collection of verses that remind you to Care for Others, Give to the Poor, Set Captives Free, Deny Myself and Walk with God as well as many more. Each pack includes 10 Essential Bible Verses on Being Change Makers. Armed With Truth also includes a designer series that includes cool designs that depict biblical truths.
Applying the tattoos is very simple. If you have ever used a temporary tattoo before, then you can use the same type of routine, otherwise… here’s what you do.
Make sure the area you are going to apply the tattoo to is clean and dry. Peel back the clear protective top sheet and press the tattoo firmly onto the area – face down. I chose to apply this to my forearm.
Hold a wet cloth against the back of the tattoo and press down. Make sure to wet the tattoo thoroughly. Remove the cloth and wait 30 seconds (take your time and count) and then peel the paper backing off to reveal the tattoo. While these are a great way to memorize the scriptures, I think it is also a great reminder of faith.
Each tattoo pack comes with easy to follow directions and an assortment of scriptures. I have enjoyed each one so far and take them all into heart.
I am a firm believer that each person regardless of Faith has someone or something they need to inspire them – whether it be a quote or a scripture, a person or a being… everyone needs inspiration for change. What are your thoughts on these pretty interesting tattoos? I’m diggin’ them.
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Summer is all about ease and simplicity and when it comes to personalizing something for myself or my family, I look for ways that will offer just that.…
Aches and pains come in a wide variety for many people… and in our family – my husband and I suffer from inflammation and injuries that cause uncomfortable daily pain. Supplements and healthy eating eating help us with pain control so that pain medicines – especially narcotics are not needed as often.
About 3 years ago my husband was diagnosed with a Perforated disk between the L4 and L5 region in his spine, that leaks spinal fluid and irritates the nerve causing inflammation. Now, this diagnoses came after a few years of suffering without knowing the cause. Pain medication, anti-inflammatory medicine and even Cortisone shots are all provided to him to assist with pain management and while they may take the edge off sometimes (not all the time), my husband literally lives day in and day out in constant pain. We are very selective in our physical activities in that one wrong move could cripple him and doctors do not want to operate since he is so young and having to redo the surgery several times through out the rest of his live will be inevitable once the surgery is performed. I have minor injuries – all of which are a challenge to work with, but compared to my husband – not nearly as bad.
While we live daily with our aches and pains, we both do our best to increase the quality of our life by including healthy eating, exercise and of course supplements to increase mobility as well as decrease our pain levels. Since pain medicine is not something we enjoy taking or the side effects it gives to both of us, we try not to take them as much as possible. I have been reading about Turmeric and the benefits it offered so my husband and I were very excited to try this supplement out and see how it worked for both of us. Honestly, the benefits of Turmeric are quite plentiful so we were excited to see and feel what it could do for us. Even if it didn’t help tremendously with our normal pains, since both my husband and I are experience signs of Arthritis, we were in hopes to see some relief there.
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I’m not gonna lie, the pills are kind of larger than I had expected and it freaked me out quite a bit. I love the fact that when you do take them however, that they do not have any funky after taste or any taste at all – major bonus. Keep in mind though, that because they are so large, make sure you swallow it with a lot of water so it goes down easily. After taking the pill just two days – my husband and I both noticed that while still achy and sore, our inflammation was tolerable. MAJOR BONUS! After a month of using the product while we still have pain and inflammation, we definitely noticed the difference in our mobility and how we felt. It’s hard to explain because we still experience pain, but you can tell a difference in how our body reacts to certain things and how we feel. Mind you – this is not a cure all, pain be gone type of pill but a supplement to help with ease of pain as well as other benefits.
After reading about Turmeric, some of the benefits include: Ease of Arthritic Pain, Bad Cholesterol, Inflammation, Blood Sugar Imbalances, Promotes Heart Health, Aids in Digestion, Helps prevent the early manifestation of Parkinson’s Disease, slows or delays Liver damage, slows or helps reverse Alzheimer’s Disease, Insulin Resistance, helps heal inflammatory bowl disease. This list is a small one compared to what I have been reading about Turmeric. While I’m not a doctor, it’s been nice to find different articles and first hand reviews on the product itself.
Like I mentioned earlier, this is not necessarily a cure all – or at least not yet or not for us as of yet… but it has helped to make pain a little more bearable by easing a lot of our inflammation. Yes – my husband and I still experience a ton of pain but it’s nice to know there are supplements out there along with those we already take that help with the issue instead of masking it like pain medicine does or dulling it. It truly feels like its combating our pain issues to make our quality of life better. Overall – if you experience some of these issues – while I’m not doctor, I suggest talking to your Physician to see if this may be something you can add to your daily vitamin intake, maybe it will work for you. I know my husband and I will continue to have Turmeric – more specifically Nutraviva’s Turmeric Curcumin supplement as a part of our daily supplement regimen.
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