My Top 5 Make Up Products

I have recently been asked what I wear for make up .
Here is my Top 5 Fave Make Up Products

1. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner

I was using a different product but found it didn't quite blend as nicely as I would like it too . I like the color combinations you get although the brush they give you really bites ,but I have my fave of them that I will share with you too.

2. Blinc Mascara                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                            

I love this and have been using this for 5 years now. I will never use anything again . It used to be called Kiss Me mascara and then was bought by a different company and had a  name change . You will have to use it once to know why I love it so much . That's all it took me . I had my make up done for a wedding  I was in at a Spa in Edmonton and never have used anything else since .

3.     Physicians Formula Organic Wear Loose Powder                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

I just really like it and have been using it for quite sometime .

4.Mary Kay  Mineral Bronzing Powder  - Dessert Sun                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

(sorry for the small picture)

I like the natural sun kissed look as I am not a tanning bed girl.

5.  Eco Tools 6 piece set                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                

I have to apply my make up with something and I love these brushes because they are natural Eco product , they are super nice to apply and also cause they are available at Target .

Just like Christmas

when a online order arrives . Can place orders in your PJ's at anytime of day like when kids are sleeping . I had just placed a order with Diapers.com for the oblivious diapers but also my cleaning supplies , make up and body care products too. .My fil (father in law ) was so generous and picked up my order at Antler for me and dropped it off at my door step . Spoiled I know.

I am addicted to my new Green cleaning products .I now have no one complain that my house smells like vinegar anymore. Here's my all time fave product

You can find more info out on it here . My fave scent is the Lemon Verbena haven't adventured to use any of the others yet as I really like this natural fresh scent  . I have tried the all purpose cleaner, counter top cleaner ,dish liquid  and laundry soap ,so far not disappointed .One happy green mama here .

Jones Family likes to REPORT

Only one happy very active baby was inside this belly of mine. Hubby was very relieved . This baby is a mover no wonder I am so tired .  We are the crazy people that need to find out the sex of the baby so until next time .I am one of those crazy ladies that need to have everyone ready . SO I have a week of clothes set out for the kids labelled by date they should wear it . Now don't get any ideas that  I am organized in my everyday life believe me I am not . We will find out who is causing this over tired mom .Will we share or not we are undecided at this time . With our first we told everyone and with our second we only shared with immediate family now that doesn't mean that there were not  leaks as I heard there were a few .

Busy Week

I have a crazy busy week going to happen this week .
Monday is my ONLY home day
Tuesday Regina for Ultrasound (have alittle mommy guilt going on as we are leaving the girls with my mom this day )as soon as wee get back to pick up the girls from moms hubby is hopping in his truck and heading to Minot Ag days .UGH.
Wednesday Addy has pre k and skating
Thursday Addy has music class at Oxbow then we are heading to Minot for the night to spend a little time with dad
Friday we get home from Minot
Saturday is my Big girls actual birthday and depending on how we feel might have a surprise adventure this day too .


But today I am looking forward to trying out my new huge jet tub and maybe I will hop in our spa shower too . LOL . I am a bath kinda girl and I have not had a bath since we have been here I have showered . SO I am really looking forward to my bath .

(pictures were took off the Internet)

So looking forward to getting it all plumbed in today :)

Here's a peek at my hubby's shower .

I would say this is my dream bathroom not my hubby's as it would have to have a T.V in it for him to be a dream .

So looking forward to have it all done it's been a long haul for this Reno .Now we are finishing up the mudroom .

Not from Scratch

I had 20 minutes to lunch and like to give my family a nutritious lunch ,but just not sure what to make . I grabbed a recipe book down and looked what I had in my fridge (need to go grocery shopping ).

So I found a Quick broccoli soup .

This recipe called for 1 can of mushroom soup and one soup can of milk ,then let that boil while mixing it well.

I then added 1cup of broccoli and one cup of marble cheese (it asked for cheddar but marble was all I had .Still worked well)

with a dash of Worcestershire sauce . Cook for 5minutes and then let simmer until broccoli is tender .

A quick lunch and everyone loved it !

I am bushed ......

tired ,exhausted , beat , burned out, broken down , drowsy , drained , spent , worn , wasted , fatigued , finished , played out , sleepy, tuckered out , dog tired and just have  petered out .I have been barely getting through a day and have been getting 12-14 hours sleep a day .Crazy I know ,but this baby is kicking my A__ these days and well honestly its probably my thyroid out of whack again . I have just got my blood work checked out so I am sure I will be getting a call from the doctor soon enough . And Yes the doc does call me that's how bad my thyroid gets from time to time . That the big guy calls me not the front desk lady . you know he means business when he calls . A friend of mine says I am so tired  cause there is TWO babies in the belly  and they are playing me out . Not sure about that would love to have one more but not sure if I want two at once but I am sure we can manage one way or another . We will find out this coming week if there is one or two . Keep you posted !!

Pinkalicious Silly Monkey Party

We had a joined party for our girls theme being Pinkalicious Silly Monkey . Pinkalicious coming from this story (this story is absolutely adorable ) and that it would be unexpected for me to have a pink explosion all over my house as I really dislike pink and anyone that knows me knows this . Silly monkey comes from our little girl when she was a baby her big sister would call her a silly monkey and it just stuck .

I had cream soda floats , marshmallow chocolate treats , glass containers filled with pink sweets , pictures of the girls , their pinata and of course the book of Pinkalicious !

ME handing floats to our guests !(notice I am wearing pink )

Pinkalicious Family . Even dad is pretty in pink !

Our Silly little monkey opening presents .Shes not sure what she thinks of it all !

And Addy our addicted Pinkalicious story reader .I am certain we have read it a 100X at least .She even knows when you TRY to make it shorter by missing words cause she knows every word of it !

Sugar on a stick

Literally sugar on a stick was what  I was making for a  Pinkalicious treat for the girls party .Hope the other parents don't mind there kids will be falling from a high sugar rush after this party . It was really simple to do , inexpensive as well  and went along quite smoothly since I waited to make them while the girls went to bed .

I used large marshmallows , pink chocolate (bought at hobby Lobby), lollipop sticks ,and candy sprinkles.

                                                            High on sugar but oh so fun .

Our School Girl

First day of Pre School was exciting but also made Addy worried . She does not know all the kids yet ,so I think that bothered her a bit . But I would say shes a sociable child and she will do just fine .  

She didn't want to take her Dora back  she really wanted the fish one . (fish one was lost)

We talked about all the fun things she would do . Crafts , painting , stories , play with friends , do activities , play games and so much more .

It didn't seem so bad anymore.

Maybe I will have fun mom?

I left her like this .

Maybe nervous . (hands in her mouth )

But at the end of the day she had fun and wants to go back .

Fave part the library .

(imagine that )

One Little Word

I have decided to take the journey of having one little word to carry me into this New Year to help focus with whats important to me and have a clear focus on something to keep me centered enough on a goal . So I had many little words pulled aside on a waiting list . A few being cherish , believe,focus,grateful,nurture or create but none of them spoke to me they just seemed like a word . Yes any of them could be fitting for what is in store for us/ me this upcoming year . But Ali says pick a word for YOU . SO I gave that alot of thought . I followed the process she gives to support you on your journey I looked up the definition of each word . I had one word that just kept popping in my head .word = BE . Could it be my word . Its so deep can mean so much is this what I need or want . So I ignored it and continued on my journey LOOKING for my one little word when my one little word already had me . SO after much thought laying in bed with the dictionary in hand my jot  book analyzing every word ,and  searching for more words . Then I thought BE is so much of what I want to strive for . I feel as a mom , wife,step mom ,sister,daughter and friend so some how lost ME and feel like I have been tested as the person I know I am and the person people want me to be . So I thought to just BE is perfect . I have yet to start my binder for my one little word journey have the idea all stored up above and set all the products I want to use aside to create it just need to make the time.So as I set out to BE . I have done my home work on my little word .
So here it is .

Definition :
BE - exist

Synonyms:
abide, act , be alive, breathe ,continue,do,endure, go on , have being , have place ,hold,inhabit ,last,live,move,obtain,persist,prevail,remain,rest ,stand,stay,subsist,
survive

Invite :
challenges
changes
organization
simplify
inspire
growth
connections
The only piece of homework I still have to accomplish is a self portrait and putting my first page all together as well as the outside design of my binder .
BE is the one little word little it is but I have a feeling its going to make a huge impact on my coming journey .For now I am going to BE .

~L~

I am back .

Well home sweet home . Its always nice to go but the feeling of being back home is just not duplicated any where else. My experience at The Vegas this time .
I have a few new pet peeves I must share with you  . I do not know if its all the raging hormones this time that I have going on or what . But I got very irritated by the fashion sense some people have .
1. Its not cool to have your boots covering more skin then your skirt so wrong on so many levels . and if you feel like wearing a skirt or dress for that matter please let it cover your bootie .
2.Lycra , sequins , leather or pleather for that matter , fur , gold and silver jewelery should not be all worn together all at once please for the love of god save our sore eyes
3. If your purse costs more then your entire outfit return purse to get new wardrobe
4. IF you think its OK to have your titties hanging out please do not have varicose veins covering every square inch of them . YUCK YUCK YUCK need I say more.
5. Make sure when you wake up in the morning you know the difference between a shirt and a dress as a long shirt does not make it OK to wear out as a dress .
6. If you choice to dress like a 2 cent whore or a pimp please do not have your children out with you  Its bad enough we have to see you yet your poor children to think that is acceptable
7.Just cause some one makes and sells it doesn't mean you should buy it please pink ,purple , blue ,green or sequin Uggs are not OK and should of not been produced in the first place.

SO now the things I did this time and think you should too .
1. Go to Serendipity's restaurant and order the frozen hot chocolate .YUMMY !!
2. Eat at The Cheesecake Factory and not just for the obvious but the whole meal was delish as well as the service was over the top good .
3. Must watch KA cirque du soleil show it was great .
4. David Spade was good minus the lady yelling at him from the audience .
5. Fremont street gambling is the best . SHOW ME the MONEY !
6. Shopping at Forever 21 and H & M I really enjoy the fashion show mall and see no need for the outlets .I got the exact same deals and did not have to pay $$$$ to travel the distance

I got some pretty cute maternity stuff disappointed in the little girl stuff this time but theres always next time .So back to reality for me .
Pictures to be posted at a later time .

Leaving on a jet plane ....

to VIVA Las Vegas . Once again hubby and I are heading to Las Vegas for a weekend getaway this time solo . Enjoyed the company last time but need some time with my man . As January is a busy month for this household . We have two parties to celebrate as it is also prime AG show time as well . So hubby is gone to Saskatoon , Brandon and Minot Ag shows to have a booth for the company he works for . AS well as continued Reno's going on here , Addy starting school and back to the grind with skating lessons and music class it makes for a busy household . So here's to this mama keeping my cool this month. (keep your fingers crossed for that happening  LOL )
So excited to getaway but worried the time change will wear me out too . I look forward to finding so cute maternity clothes for this mama to wear this summer as the last two were winter babies ,so the heat of the summer will be something new for me.
Also hoping to get see a few shows and try to eat some delish food. .This pregnancy is over all very different then the last two . I just seem to have no appetite or get a big crave for something then eat a few bites of it and that's all I needed .
SO here's to great shopping ,show seeing ,eating and hubby time !
CHEERS .

~L~

Can a Vegan be born not raised ??

I pose the question can a Vegan be born not raised not knowing of this is the correct term to be using ,so with all respect please correct me if I am wrong .  Our Izzy seems to be on the Vegan path . She will not eat meat . You cannot even trick her into it now she has not always been like this .She would eat pretty much anything you would plate up for her . Now as I post this I am not against this or will I  try to change her. if this is a long time lifestyle for her. She is who she is and I love her just this way . But it has sure changed the way I think about Whats for dinner ??? SO if anyone has any tidbits on how to make whats for dinner easier on this dear mom  please share .I would love to make one meal for my family but please all .
But can this really be happening is she a "REAL " vegan or is this just a phase ?? We are definitely a meat eating family .She enjoys eating fish and milk products , although she will not eat beef ,pork or chicken or eggs .
 My dad ,brother and grandpa are  hunters and we do eat wild meat . I am almost up to trying anything to eat myself not so much my hubby . SO on my journey to see whats for dinner tonite ??
~L~

Our Silly monkey

Is one today !! Happy Birthday sweet heart .

A few words that describe you

dare diva

cute

caring

strong

carefree

funny

simple

happy

silly monkey

adventurous

Change happens ....

I believe change can happen but it takes you to do it . So I am making changes in my life and starting now 2011 to do it . Here are a few things I am doing to make those changes happen to me .
I am going to use my project life kit from last year and actually do it but maybe not quite the way Becky uses hers but in away for me to document our FAMILY the way we see it . I am glad its guided out the way it is but it did not work for me ,so I am planning on making it work for me. Check out what project life is all about here.
I am also choosing a word for the year which Ali shows us her "one little word " journey . Before Ali showed us that she was going to document her word this year I had planned to to do a art journal with my word so once again I am not setting myself up to fail this year I still plan on doing it my way but listen to what she is doing with her little word and taking advice from her journey to guide me on my journey . Ali's One Little Word can be found here. I will share my one little word later on . The word that found me still really confuses me now ,but I am sure it is the word that is right for me and will take me on amazing journey .
I also know I really need help to organize and help me do all this so I am using some Christmas money to do this . How to achieve your goals and create a life you love .Who really wouldn't want this .A life you will love and to be had . There are so many things that have changed for us / me last year and I just need help getting it all to where we need to be . I ,me have had a hard journey getting here where I am and feel stuck but need me to get it unstuck . Not sure that's making any sense but that's where its at now. I need ,want a meal plan for our family as we live on a farm , I want to create the memories our family will have forever again , I need me to reconnect with me again I need our family to be together the best that we can be . So as I take my journey I hope all this will help me find me . So for now I am just going to BE .

REFLECTION on 2010

We have had a exciting year with big changes for us .
- had a baby girl
- sold our house in Gainsborough SK
-  moved to a farm
- renovated the farm house
- Moved to Manitoba (huge for me )
- living the farm life
- and many more.
I have decided to make a collage of 2010 here it is .

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