tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85481049886122129312024-02-18T19:37:34.690-08:00Quad Cities; The Cherry on Top Boutique The Cherry on Top Boutique is a Quad City online small business run by 2 fun ladies. This blog is NOT a mommy blog. EVERYONE is welcome! Read some posts, stay awhile, and lets be friends!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-71978821569831961622017-12-16T08:50:00.002-08:002017-12-16T08:50:50.964-08:00Gotta love Target for Holiday Shopping!<br />
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This is my top 8 favorite Target finds for gifts this Holiday season!</div>
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1. ((Great idea for toddlers and preschoolers))My (almost) 2 yr old LOVES Llama Llama and who can blame her?! He's adorable and the books are so much fun!</div>
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Tshirt here:<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoto.target.com%2Fc%2F1141583%2F201333%2F2092%3Fprodsku%3D52580594%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.target.com%252Fp%252Fllama-llama-toddler-boys-llama-llama-loves-his-mama-short-sleeve-t-shirt-cloudy-gray-2t%252F-%252FA-52580594&h=ATNfQLUD3lEUUYSk3ul-uBArUWUHGMAp9cXNr5sENt-tl94N_NcbMNkm_3bQhk4lAtMo9p2skL_VkB9EVH6NR4E_lO94r2vyh2gVazLQqZTDHbOmYaZH0hqovkg9amvAXM827M-KbxV9udw5PV9Uij85kISZHaPDyhn_NQZjXMmM6RtVuXQBdXj0lTWl-lUAgOrqRVGCA0kt9Q0KHTq3ks8rWRWayB4mCPreNurIhPZ33gBN_ojLDbOcUFsKGQxMzGw" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://goto.target.com/c/1141583/201333/2092…</a></span></div>
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2. Fisherprice light up mat (babies): My youngest (almost two) now dances around on this mat and its pretty darn cute!</div>
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3. ((Stocking stuffers for Tween girls))<br />Did you know scrunchie's are back "in"? Yep, look around and you will see a lot on the wrists of those teen/tween girls. I actually don't hate it as they are great to avoid breakage.</div>
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4. ((more stocking stuffer for girls)) I personally use these in replacement of my regular elastic ties. They actually work in holding your hair and won't cause damage OR those annoying pony tail bumps!!! SCORE!</div>
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5. CARD GAMES (great for various ages; I'm linking ones that I play with my 5 and 7 yr old) (UNO, Sushi go, and skip bo)</div>
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6. Hooded Sleepers (kindergartners thru tween)<br />Yes, these crazy one piece sleepers are funny and a hit with not only the younger crowd but also teens! The funnier the better.</div>
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7. Awesome gift for 8yr olds thru teen. For the blossoming photographer! These photos are so cute too!</div>
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8. ((kids:Boys & Girls)) Santa gave this to my son when he was 2 (he's 7 now) and it still gets played with when friends come over. My 5 yr old and 2 yr old daughters also play with it frequently with their cars/shopkins/animals and they LOVE it.</div>
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So many of you are asking for more ideas so here we go:</div>
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This one is for the friend/mom/sister/aunt that loves to decorate!!!</div>
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This 3 tier tray is the perfect addition to display your Holiday favorite knick knacks or for entertaining!</div>
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1. {{Spouse, sister, brother, mother}} Magnetic car phone mount. (works on all phones) It's a useful gift for someone that has everything!<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br />I've been using it for a few months now and I'm LOVING it!<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2AfwUDS&h=ATNr10n_uVIb8pFdW90QIAh29Ki0Zb8WvU0YQDRTIXPSMvmDTRD34AYQsDGYqy2w9s9V_7FDEslG6U0jjJAG-Kqwr-Nlby4ph2XFsuJhqLmCG91sKFSUGEquyAWJSFS6EG6XYHz6f7-BMSmzDphuWPimFPWVvCsqtRoAHvJXvNFc0naAKrvGsu1vF-hV-PJq1YoouAWJB_m1C9_g2j445Evdm9RD9G-a9owYNNLpGk9utTNiEN9VutNKk2Dfict5g4sK1oMK6HnW43Kdf58h4Q" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2AfwUDS</a></span></div>
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2. {{Family gift}} ALEXAAAAA! (if you don't already have one, you need one)<br />great for music & games (my kids LOVE playing 20 questions with her).<a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2BaATEM&h=ATNHNnC_AcAsuOatEw7C87nzRtVf2iAkDnorjpKAGfO82tyjUt6XhpXK0hzqoJVUNBinDR76yaCvHZN0fdNnCmmm09s_x6WqXDFs9qv1V1nN43dGBO6eu9VAoiWgkWsH2kTLxkFrn-jB_mGFGJVBitCidt8APYBOYvK0kM5xLVJERs0La1AcyJZJz6AnYJI_hThkPiyMqddwrhCTK43YCHpOipphDNmwpgZmk3J7XQ0YXeFqtjBQTWCWRMSbRo9VvL3GXEnrkaKahBaBTs4Cyw" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2BaATEM</a></div>
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or the Dot (smaller version) ONLY $29!!! <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2ANTMeE&h=ATOEox8c9kb9fG8RiQtM7-SOZ971gGyJmrctbks-yjLNv-3mx7eXYOoX3U3nRTuhV3CHeUmSmX1nSWcR5EJUQtF2lydt7ykli9iiGA8djSnJJrkUCdoVF5pAyJ3X2Fb386rvsc-zGmWBTGKg1hk0TlYwKBc5sqIuvW31SaypF23vAqqFCE4am5o5raf3ksms_ncffF7xGeV9j4Hm_mOV86kroXkV61i1u8_xYZgrtbBKv7tIWisaZzF4N-aHlBbu7luc7f7EvWFjn2LEfLqELA" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2ANTMeE</a></div>
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3. {{tween, friends}} POP SOCKET. I Love mine!<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2C6ihnL&h=ATNhEnJmYybAbiaKm6r7E2msbrJ5Sho3ofow0oQk_5BGsLGBTHHzcjCYy2Fs0ioRZBVpfG6KyuhJ2E5QZtdm7g74DqcZpvUYQbxeqTrtL20fqLEkNckjMDLTkJr585LTbKYsns9FDbBRMoA38VPgTV-OBwZ5zc4zq7t0S8qqBQGoVw4AU51L8uQ5Z9xQ01RFfAOdH__yQ18V1bhfexdwngpZ20PbOdWR4PIHoTdvn5EaHEve1LWuApHcbevvza5nPw_mq7AbIisRzKn5tdsjhw" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2C6ihnL</a></div>
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4.{{Kids/tweens}} Boogie Board. (from 2 yrs all the way to Tweens!) Every kid that has played w one at my house has loved it!<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2iTcQQC&h=ATPmTVc8clpNbI2Q72_V57yU2y8Wuf5NoJeD2VfCKaFbBg3h6CC9HLLfwdStC1jmKXZOyBUBzjwok5cTQOEI8FsPLnuM30hjY-3KrTrSwcVXVRrahH3BqNOIWhZDPk-QhFETwog8mewLq1u-uTRvRZuj_dibN3a4YPnaSwIV08Cm3yfxUuWD73hv3h4mZ-D31VPTQdW7pA7gWJCwtSd0knkRQ3DfOY-GjQoGOKb6uwNWSjq-PbRE-i5b-EJ2KYkm9cYwcqWc7QXioWdXkxLJAA" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2iTcQQC</a></div>
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5. {{Sister/cousin/mother}} Vacation soon? get one of these for your loved one. It's THE best and will work under make up without being a greasy mess<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2AOsjt8&h=ATM43NSD9LRMbmlpLECVL7ZYcmZQogpZXr5vLteoHdgqBEbrtfSxjtQz7VTvVXxWqGmqO0pl5KRmft7F0QcID5eQTbwB2XqUp9hgXZM9BMw1kpw28bf0JrwuRB-7bDZpO7Owmk4AXcxO0NNXbmiHREIgCz7FYUg7uESUq_4wNAnm_SX0m_LjgOKNcWv7oyHi66RO2Rv0qOEvX9AhRTaJ6sM5c1d26yUJ5Ds5qbje9Z01VsIW_AT-W4sO5skR3zH2wdZtpkZrsnR5h95QEUf4Hg" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2AOsjt8</a></div>
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6. {{ KIDS}} Keep the ipad for adults; give your kids this durable option : We have had a kindle for our son since he was around 18mo/2yr old. He is now 7 and it still works and he has dropped it countless times! It's the real deal, folks!<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2iVgklu&h=ATN0_eCYZWhG0n8CqEwWFB5rwl68hVpYT8nyfa8h0e4bFHg-t2i18OFKIDUBLyyLK91tWI5kU0OsU-BMWZ-_e63fEIxAqNUaff9-l-2Oz7Ggo94I11D7T38XznnC8NTfPWczgRhFCQJOYKhH_zPwv-LXEyWCQjHhhcJegSs6Cy81ATx29sZiCwOknba9wgzy1jXE4kArTj_GSQz9EjvC2Oiww27y7SFL-59PpPrkctF8nWlBjcwLZecEanL80cNga_83odqtVid46Jb7qjEnRQ" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2iVgklu</a></div>
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7. {{Family}} We got rid of cable 2 yrs ago and we are so happy with our Fire TV stick!!! (in addition to netflix subscription of course)<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2z3JQyp&h=ATNPnRTy7zblztslbVh0W0oG360J5jJDbbW5r8w8pSnVg3Pocz1EhVCLv_E3ZdS5K3XNoHkZtXyfBaOmsjpV6e3imG42rpuLKg2TLpMo4n2PGDnJSW7Y1K9BXoY1yFKcJjjTm7Vspt5uc531lx3WvrRo9RqEpp3KA16Iek6SxHyI33FAclzFKhCsUVvdHioKJng_FEAtC7xp5Fhu3JbjVW-5n_HbORwwym3TM7vhEQ-ztQB1Xj12GtpbOk9P8uYb9q1RjHyIiggdRkFlUKbcxQ" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2z3JQyp</a></div>
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8. {{Kids}} Neo Tracks Twister Tracks. I've gotten these for multiple birthday parties and they are always well received. My kiddo's love them too!<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2l3HH1c&h=ATNX4CC_R9j9A9Crr9NxbC9e6siW0ThkRnO_RLtpdsJpxkb2uAMRR5HhjHx6v_R1bh2bw375GmeQOFH9qCbwJKy2VOBmdAJT8z6Qj6WMmrpbIHurp-AY27EJlSEsrMp2De91vW8iACELANLE_ZkksKIYH5qOWWYu8tAsK4SErsJkwmUrtPvcdIOsm8Jonh09OyolWhYdJFWgnjwVEkQludQm4ZHAduCkqtpRkcgBkSMnEkaZW2XNn1NyI9DocuKN3YsPHJCvwH293Uou481wOw" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2l3HH1c</a></div>
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9.{{His/Hers, sister, brother, funny gift}} These socks are just great and funny too.<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2l37dDI&h=ATPePx51w3aLEg0agXugYL41BhPvvtIDWAtCqpcGvlus-WKQ71Vsepl5SFbCEUu97vG6d4p7cd58Qrx9RZxhOM1CRLeQbb5Yzlkv6SmnQyJCr2DuzBEl7Y_sIm8XCP-tFaDeLBldJHFjyCCXYgyvXonBcOW2CcZpH0U66CzbKFTivxAfEvvAyY95j2pldoFAPcPQB1W6YnsphxklfnER7ODLGaiTrjz2wV0KPtSCmEPKJAhUOAhjer0jr94EaaNWK5YkblelFznJl34fNU32aQ" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2l37dDI</a></div>
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10. {{Tech lover gift}} Most tech-lovers get their own stuff bc they want it as SOON as it comes out so surprise them w this cute accessory!<br /><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2BbQF2v&h=ATPe5wJ6OTlU7zVwibARsmIhLGf352HUnOXnZquoD7TVgYn7ouj7TldURhvqsqsVgllXedBRBVl5cXXuzx1pbrH5ljO0TeKvF_01YRvrAhzfoFp-xjdCJq2pjdrQhwZjDVb2PnP2amCAaH8B8R-LwIxjsWbPvISv0LnIUpDIraxfsCwqyMBbpLk_l1Hfl-_JPZXe88ZPCdeh_41uPbLoCfRQzp8QI9R9S3jikF36QhydPfvF9e1ilzU-dbq4gpgfu1aZnJWoClKBQr_p-QO4UA" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2BbQF2v</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-19685425728173095842014-05-07T13:39:00.002-07:002014-05-07T13:39:56.216-07:00Krista Blocker's Guide to the Perfect Curl<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I have assembled my very best TOP
TEN tips when it comes to curling the hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">1.The first tip is how to use a flat
iron to correctly curl the hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SO...
you would start out with a section of hair like you were getting ready to flat
iron, you then make a 180 degree turn with the iron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You would then want to grab the tail of the
hair that is still sticking out and wrap it back up over the hair to make a
complete 360 degree rotation, and then pull down the hair shaft with the flat
iron. Viola you’ve got a beautful loose curl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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curling iron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anything bigger will give
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achieve the optimal loose curl on long hair use a curling iron, and on short
hair use a flat iron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not absolutely
necessary, you could you the other, but these tools give the best look at that
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ALWAYS, curl the hair away from the face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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raking your fingers through your hair to break up the curl, make sure the hair
has completely cooled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hair sets as it
cools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you break up the curl before
it has time to cool off then your curls will fall out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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set your hair will a light weight hairspray when complete, to ensure that your
style will be locked in ALL day long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Better yet, prep your hair to be curled with a prepping spray, or spray
meant to be used with heat before and light hairspray after.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the secret to how the celebs never
have to worry about their hair not looking perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, make sure you are using a heat
protectant so you don’t damage your hair in the process. </span></div>
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feel like you have to re-curl all of your hair on the second day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the perfect time to wear a looser
curl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Emphasize what you have and then
just go back in and refresh a few pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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curls are flattering on ANY face shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bounce, the added height, and the automatic lift it gives the fave
is a killer combo to looking your best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a no wonder how come are styles always revert back to some type of
curl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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when it comes to curling your hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
don’t want every piece curled exactly the same, the exact same way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I often have people who say they give up
curling their hair because they can’t get uniform curls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wait until you are completely done curling
your hair before you go back and tweak the minor imperfections in the
hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chances are you will end up liking
it when you see the whole hairstyle together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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curl your hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be afraid to ask
your stylist to show you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is what
we are here for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes we forget to
explain what we are doing when we are styling your hair because it comes like
second nature to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love to teach
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well..here goes..You want to hear something from a nutritional
box observing, workout loving, make anything out of protein to substitute flour
junkie? Let’s get to the point. This is scary to say. I’m a compulsive eater...
Sometimes uncontrollable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to know
every way NOT to compulsively eat because...well don’t we tend to try to be so
interested in things we want to fix about ourselves? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I feel like I’m the only one out there and we all try to hide
things and be a perfect mom, wife, woman, friend that sometimes no one sees the
real us. Then....I read this book. Actually audiobook because I drive A LOT and
I can multitask. It’s called <u>Women, Food and God.</u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WARNING!! If you are not a
person of faith, I’m not going to talk about God or anyone else’s “higher
power” and neither does the book. This is about food and the power it has over
us for some reason. Yes, I believe we all need some sort of Higher Power and
mine is God and praying or meditating or whatever you call it really does help.
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This book has given 7 guidelines to eating that are SO simple.
It’s becoming aware of yourself doing them and getting out of the habit that’s
hard. Perhaps it’s CHOOSING to not do them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">If you ever have a goal to read a certain amount of books this
one should be on the list for sure. She goes into how women view food and some
staggering percentages about how the majority of women from a young age are
ALWAYS “dieting” in some form or another. Whether we’re going on a vacation,
getting married, going to be in a wedding, just had a baby, getting ready to
have a baby, it’s almost short weather, it’s January 1st, or you just don’t
want to look at yourself in the mirror anymore, we are just always trying to
change the size of our thighs or other body part hoping we’ll like ourselves
more. One story from the book I thought interesting was a women who goes to get
liposuction on her thighs because she hates looking at them. After recovering
from the procedure, guess what? She still hated them. It’s not the thighs, but
the standard and our view of them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Let’s see these guidelines....</span></div>
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when you’re hungry. </span></div>
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sitting down in a calm environment. (this does not include the car)</span></div>
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without distractions including radio, TV, newspaper, Kindle, iPad, computer,
books, and intense or anxiety producing music. </span></div>
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what your body needs. </span></div>
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until you are satisfied. Not stuffed. </span></div>
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with the intention of being in full view of others. </span></div>
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with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">When I first heard these I thought, “that’s easy”. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Then I immediately started being aware of when I eat, how I eat
and WHY I eat when I’m not hungry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">It blew my mind. So obviously eat when you’re hungry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Think about this- You Are Only Hungry For Two Reasons</span></div>
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body needs nourishment.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">You
are feeling empty and hungry for something else such as: love, social
connection, balance and purpose. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Anyone reading this as a mom Number 2 is just funny. Calm... so 2
kids on your lap and another asking for a glass of juice is not calm or
distracting? LOL The car is a big one as well. It’s so easy to mindlessly eat
in the car and not realize you ate way too many almonds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Distractions are big. Example- I always have the TV on or music
on my phone. It’s easy to eat when the girls are at home, because there’s
constant activity, but every Wednesday when they go to Dad’s house, its so
quiet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I became aware that I am used to noise so when they leave and I’m
alone I like to “distract” my heart and mind with music. I ate more than when I
consciously turned it off and really felt my feelings and gave myself
permission to miss them and be bummed. I think we try to literally eat our
feelings that we never know WHY we’re going to the refrigerator 10 min after we
had a full meal. Our stomachs are full, but our feelings are being subdued with
the wrong thing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Deepak Chopak M.D. says “That the body you’re looking at now, is
the product of your past experiences, and you’re looking at the past. If you
want to know what your experiences were in the past, look at your body now.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">If you want to create a new body, create new experiences NOW. Not
later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I love thinking about this. How we view and see food now has to
change, if we want change for ourselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eat what your body needs.
In Women, Food and God, the author talks about we are restrictive about certain
types of food that we deprive ourselves and then of course later binge. She
says don’t limit anything. When you realize you can eat anything, it’s not a
big deal to have a couple pieces of chocolate and be Ok with it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Another thing Deepak Chopak M.D. says</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">about eating is on a scale from 1-10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">1-Famished</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">2-3 You are hungry</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">4-5 You are satisfied</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">7-9 You are uncomfortably full</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">10 You are stuffed</span></div>
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Easier said than done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Do you ever sneak food? I’m guilty. Example- You know that cake
is sitting there so you just take a sliver at a time so if you eat tiny pieces
throughout the day it won’t equal a whole piece. LOL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">What we eat in private is still worn in public. That really gets
to me as well to be fully accountable to myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Lastly, eat with pleasure, enjoyment and gusto. I think of
Europeans when I hear this. Food is an incredible connector of people. Food is
the center of every party, wedding and get together. So instead of feeling guilty
or a failure for eating that truffle, bacon wrapped lil smokey or few potato
chips that maybe your favorite food. Enjoy it, be thankful you can eat a little
occasionally, and move on...We have so many other things to worry about than
the size of our jeans. Nothing is sweeter than being confident with yourself
and working to fit in a smaller size, but I don’t want to put that self-esteem
issue onto my daughters to think they have to worry about every morsel they eat
for the rest of their lives. Let’s start a new revolution of women who LOVE
themselves and accepting of every body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">As for me, being aware has changed everything! I feel whole to
give permission to feel my feelings and enjoy my meals:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">What may be popular in style may not be the most popular if you
are getting your child’s pictures taken or family pictures. As a photographer,
I want your child(ren) to look the best in the photos that you are going to be
hanging on the wall. It is hard to know what looks best on your child so here
are a few suggestion:</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->What color of eyes does your child(ren) have? Eyes can
play a huge role in what colors look best on kids! If you really want them to
stand out, you can either choose to dress the child in the same color (blue
shirt to pull out blue eyes) or choose the color opposite on the color wheel.
Same goes with hair color-- if the child has red hair, typically greens look
best and really make the red hair stand out! </div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->What kind of skin tone does your child(ren) have? Some
colors tend to really wash out a person so be cautious to find colors that
compliment, not clash :) If the child has fair skin and blonde hair, a pale
pink outfit might not compliment their skin as well as a darker pink/coral
color! </div>
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following-- Mint green instead of lime green; coral pink instead of bright
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distraction with the clothing takes away from the beautiful face of your child!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This season, neon colors are very popular! They look super
adorable on kids and neon is everywhere! Unfortunately, the camera doesn’t have
the same love relationship. Neon tends to have negative effects on skin tone
and the true color of neon is very difficult to capture through a lens. Easy to
see to the naked eye, but very difficult for a camera to ‘see’. When neon is
photographed, it also leaves a color cast on the person’s face/neck/arms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Also, contrary to what you see a lot, another color to avoid is
wearing all white. Although it is a great color to look all uniform as a
family, white reflects every color around it. Just slighting changing a child’s
outfit from white to an off-white or cream color can make a huge difference! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hopefully these tips will help you pick out outfits for your
next photoshoot! Next, I will be writing a few tips on how to dress your family
for a cohesive look! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">(Stock photos from Crazy 8 clothing store, </span><a href="http://www.crazy8.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">www.crazy8.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">.)</span></div>
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get started, let tell you a little secret from the pros: You do not need every
brush that is on the market. There are 10 brushes that are essential to your
makeup kit. Believe me, the rest of the brushes are wonderful to have, but with
these 10 brushes, you will be able to recreate any look! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1. Large
Powder Brush-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great to dust
loose/compact powder/minerals all over the face and body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This brush is very full, softly rounded, and
will give you sheer coverage. Perfect for setting liquid foundation with a
light-weight powder.</span></div>
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Brush-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This brush is very versatile as
you can use it to apply blush, bronzer and/or highlighter. You can purchase a
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Foundation/concealer brush-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
great for spreading a liquid/cream foundation over the skin to get a flawless
finish. You may also use this brush to apply a moisturizer, a primer, concealer
or even cream blush. Just be sure to clean the brush if you plan to use it for
foundation and blush, or you may consider buying two of these brushes, one for
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Fiber Flat Brush – This is one of my favorite brushes. I love to use this brush
to apply my liquid primer and liquid foundation for an airbrushed, flawless
application. It is also a great choice for those who love to contour and
highlight as it can be used dry to blend powders and/or creams. This is also a
wonderful choice for mineral powder lovers. Just use in place of your
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Shading brush – This brush is great for applying eyeshadows to the eye lid or
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Brush-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This brush deposits sheer to
medium coverage and is great to use all over, and may also be used in the
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Brush-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This brush is great to use
without any makeup, to blend and soften lines of applied eyeshadows. You may
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defined look. ex. Cat-eye or winged-liner</span></div>
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comb/brow brush- This brush is great to sweep through the brows, blending any
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reapply. This is the BEST way to get fanned out lashes, with volume and no
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money is good quality brushes, quality over quantity. In this case, less can be
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some prestige brush brands that I recommend: Make Up Forever,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bobbi Brown, MAC, Obsessive Compulsive. You
can find these at Sephora, Department Stores, and online.</span></div>
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aren't ready to make quite the investment just yet, but want to use some good
quality brushes, I also recommend Sonia Kashuk, Real Techniques, EcoTools, and
Sigma. Most of these you can find at Target or Drugstores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">I always love hearing what other moms simply can’t live
without.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Didn’t we all register for baby
items that we NEVER took out of the box?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The Mommy Hook $6.99: I registered for this when
I was first pregnant and NEVER used it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It stayed in the car with the stroller, but it was just never something
I needed until Mia came around and I went grocery shopping with an infant and a
toddler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Alyssa sitting in the
front of the cart and Mia in her car seat in the large cart where was I to put
groceries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started using it regularly
after my groceries were bagged I would clip them all to the front handle of the
cart and be on my way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then just
unclip and transfer all the bags to my car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I seriously carry a good ten grocery bags on a clip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LOVE this!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Halo Sleep Sack Early Walker $26.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always swaddled Alyssa when she was a baby and
then when she started rolling she slept without anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After she turned one I gave her a lightweight,
breathable blanket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Mia I swaddled,
then sleep sacked and now she is in a sleep sack early walker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although she is nearly 17 months I have yet
to give her a blanket and thinks she looks adorable cruising around in
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At night her feet are tucked in
the sack and in the morning she can pull her feet out and cruise around the
crib.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Teach Me Time Clock $40: Sleep is precious for
parents of young children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To keep our
little one in bed until it is time to wake we have a Teach Me Time Clock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The green light turns on when it is okay to
get up and it manages to keep our oldest in bed usually until then.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is much like the OK to Wake clock but has
an AC adapter instead of batteries and also teaches time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our girls sleep without a nightlight so the
light from the clock is a bit of an adjustment, but we simply turn it facing away
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Nose Frida $15: When kiddos are sick with stuffy
noses it is the worst.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think Mia was
six weeks old and had her first cold and it broke my heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The poor thing couldn’t breathe and the bulb
syringe didn’t seem to do the trick so we got a Nose Frida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea of this is really gross.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband refuses to do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The red part goes in your mouth and the blue
part in the child’s nose and SUCK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Gross, right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a filter
so it isn’t as though you get anything in your mouth, but still maybe not for
the weak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It works a million times
better than the bulb and you can control how hard you are sucking if it is a
newborn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I swear, every parent NEEDS
this.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser $9:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Okay and something for momma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am always trying to find a great skin
cleanser that doesn’t break my bank, but that I feel makes a difference in my
skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister recommended that I try
Cetaphil so I bought it and gave it a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The first couple of months I didn’t really think there was much of a
change in my skin but now that I am nearly through the bottle I love it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My skin feels so much smoother and blemish
free, which says a lot since I am 5+ months pregnant with hormones galore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I definitely recommend giving it some time
like I did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, everyone’s skin
is different and something else may work better for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe our TCOT expert, Brittany has a few
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As the delivery of my new (and last) baby approaches I am having such mixed feelings. So excited to meet this beautiful, perfect little one and yet willing the days to slow down at the same time. My three oldest children (2, 4 and 8) are just growing up way too fast. I love each new and exciting chapter with them and love to see the amazing people they are turning into. With that said, it's all the lasts that are making me heavy hearted. <br />
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My oldest son just lost his last front tooth. He picks out his own clothes. He gets himself ready in the mornings. I can't remember the last time he wanted to snuggle up and cuddle on the couch and watch a movie. When I tucked him in and kissed him goodnight on the eve of his 8th birthday a few weeks ago I cried like a baby! I wonder, how much does he really need me for these days? When will he be too old and too cool to hug me and tell me he loves me before leaving for school? When will I be completely uncool to him?<br />
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And my baby girl, I am unsure how she is already two! She tells me we are best friends, will she always say that? Right now she need your mama to fall sleep, comforting arms to hold you tight, when will be the last time until you too, won't need your mama so much? All this little girl wants to do is play babies and make-up, Minnie Mouse dress up and do hair and nails...with me! Will she always love to spend time and share all her favorite things with me?<br />
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I know we have so much to look forward to, but am I alone in missing all the lasts? We get so excited about the firsts in life...baby's first smile, their first words and steps...first day of preschool and kindergarten. How about the last diaper you changed or the last bottle you gave them or the last time they nursed. What was the last bedtime story you told them. It's all these things I will miss with my older children as I prepare to welcome our last baby. <br />
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the hairstylist of the group, I can tell you that I have tried just about every
dry shampoo there is on the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both
professional and non-professional brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When I come home with another new product, I tell my husband it’s market
research to justify my obsession with the latest and greatest beauty
brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the ones that I have tried,
hands down, I have found one that is far better then the rest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Alterna Bamboo Cleanse Extend Dry
Shampoo</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I give this one an A+
in ranking because it is great for all hair colors and textures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike some of the others that come in powder
form, this one comes in a spray form making application super easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The powder dry shampoos that you shake onto
the hair to apply, do not spread as evenly as this spray form does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve also seen issues with other dry
shampoos, that once applied it can leave a white residue on the hair,
especially those with dark hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
one when shaken properly leaves no residue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To those of you that have never used a dry shampoo, you are definitely
missing out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will change your life!!
No joke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of all the products that
are out there right now, this is the best invention to come out. I would highly
encourage you to go out, and try a dry shampoo particularly my favorite
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>:)</span></div>
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If you have read this book, then you know what I'm talking about! I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. I would consider myself an avid reader, I am always looking for my next favorite book. Well let me tell ya, this book did not disappoint. In short, its narrated by a sassy/spunky teenage girl who is dying of cancer and her love story with another teenager who happens to be a cancer-survivor.<br />
Their story is quirky and artsy fartsy and adorable. The character's wit and charm make you fall in love with them.<br />
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It is true that this book is categorized as a YA (young adult novel). Don't let that deter you!!! It has eloquent writing and really tugs at the heart strings. I would also go as far to say that this book provoked deeper thinking about death and dying....it did for me anyway.<br />
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Warning, this book will most likely make you cry. Like probably sob. Like probably that ugly cry/sob.<br />
I actually read and amazon review of someone who said he was a teenage boy and he said this book made him cry. So buyer beware.<br />
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The author, John Green is a great author that has some other popular books available. I had to know more about him after I finished reading this book so I did a little digging. He actually wrote this book with someone in mind. His inspiration was this 16yr old girl, he randomly met at a Harry Potter Fan Conference with his brother. This girl had thyroid cancer and he kept in sporadic touch. Ready more about that <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/interviews/show/828.John_Green" target="_blank">here</a>!!! (warning there might be some spoilers in that interview) The girl who inspired this book actually has a book of her very own. Find out about that <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Star-Wont-Go-Out-ebook/dp/B00DGZL22G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395867435&sr=8-1&keywords=this+star+won%27t+go+out" target="_blank">here</a>. I am thinking it might be a good follow up read for me since I just recently finished the book.<br />
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Another exciting thing about this book is that they are adapting it into a movie due out this Summer. I'm hoping that they do this story justice because it definitely has been added to my list of favorite books.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-11725810606581524962014-03-28T14:09:00.001-07:002014-03-29T11:44:52.976-07:00Meet the Woman behind the Makeup Brush! Brittany Chevelle, QCA Make up Artist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"> I was surprised at how fast time goes by. How your
wants and needs change completely, and you make sacrifices, and sometimes give
up the things you once enjoyed, so you can spend more time with your child. I
don't spend an hour primping myself each day like I used to. I loved that
"getting ready" time, but now I realize that their are more important
things that have to be done. Now, I might do my makeup and hair once a week!
haha<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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favorite mom duties? Least favorite?</span></strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">I love teaching my daughter through songs,
books, and everyday moments. I try to use every day occurrences as lessons. My
husband and I sing what we are doing, or narrate everything we do! haha<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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preparations are my least favorite. I like to feed my family home-cooked meals,
so it's important to me to plan them. However, it's not always my favorite
chore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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living in the QCA?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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community feel. Everyone here is connected somehow, through someone that you
know. It's pretty amazing. We have so much to do here, and ways to connect with
others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">My
husband is my biggest pusher. He wakes up ready to start the day and get things
done. I, on the other hand, need to wake up for at least an hour! haha He
really is such do-er. I can say without a doubt that he has motivated me in
every possible way to be better and do better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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favorite childhood memories associated with your field?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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make up with mom, decorating your room)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">So most people don't
believe this about me, because I always have my makeup on and hair done (always
before having kids!) but I was such a Tom-boy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">I didn't wear much of any
makeup until my later years of high school. You couldn't even catch me in a
dress growing up. I climbed trees, fell out of them, played football with the
boys, and ran around our farm barefoot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">Books and art. I love a good book, and most often
will finish them within days of beginning them. One of the biggest reasons I
love my career is because I am able to express myself through my work, because
to me, a face is a canvas, and I get to share that joy with a client when they
love how they look.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you give to someone who is interested in starting a career in your field?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">I think real world
experience and education are great tools. The more faces, especially faces of
all shapes/size/age/ethnicities you can touch, the better you become. It's not
about how much makeup you own, or if its the best brands. You have to invest in
a solid kit, learn new techniques and trends, and apply them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Can you tell us some of
your favorite blogs to read?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">I enjoy "A bowl Full
of Lemons" for her great organizational skills and printables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">I also really like
"Six Sisters Stuff" for their recipes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">Anything that will help me
become a more organized person, and has great recipes! :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We have all heard of "Helicopter mom" with its negative connotation of being uptight and clingy and who inhibits their child's independence/creativity with their "hovering."<br />
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But what about Helicopter Dads? Dads who "hover" and disrupt play at the first sign of a challenge or discomfort. Well guess what folks, there are plenty of those out there too but we are too busy zero-ing in on moms to put the spot light on dads too! <br />
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My stance on parenting is usually "to each, their own" but recently while I was out at a play date at the Family Museum (on a Saturday,....ugh!) I noticed a huge amount of dads toting their little ones around. It was great to watch and observe the many fathers of the QCA playing with their children. <br />
One thing really stood out to me though. There seemed to be two type of dads on this particular Saturday.<br />
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The first type was the Dad that looks anxious and nervous and a little "out of his league", Let me defend them for a second by saying that The Family Museum is a complete Nut house on weekends/Spring Break. Its packed most of the time when its crummy outside. If you have ever been to Chik Fil A when noon strikes, then you know what I'm talking about. Back on topic, those dads look terrified and are trailing their kids like the NYPD. They are on top of them, telling them to "be careful", "be nice" and telling them how to play at each station. "No splashing" is heard a lot at the water table. When a child is playing with something in a non typical way, they are quick to let their child know. (ie: "don't use that stethoscope on the Milk Carton") I have even heard some "shushing"! Yes!!! At a Family Museum, there are Dads that get VERY uncomfortable when their children shrieks (loudly) with delight. I just want to reach out and tell them "its ok, I know...its overwhelming but it can also be A LOT of fun if you just relax."<br />
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And then there are the Laid back Dads...the ones who are getting in there and playing with their kids instead of instructing them. They look like big kids all over again. I think they are enjoying themselves just as much as their kids. Living in the now, and letting their kids go off on their own a little bit without breaking out into a sweat. They are getting served wooden Melissa and Doug Pizza at Sal's Pizza. They are working the register at the Harvest Market while their lil one checks out with their overpriced fruit snacks and block of cheese. But they are also letting their kids explore without interfering. Letting their kids make some decisions on where to go and how to play. It was interesting to watch as these dads were very comfortable on stepping back to watch from a distance. <br />
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Needless to say, I was definitely having a good time observing the parents at the Family Museum while my kids splashed at the water table, shrieked with delight, and served me some yummy Wooden Pizza. PARENTING....to each, his own.<br />
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Which type of Dad is your husband? We would love to hear from you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-58680566019732753862014-03-24T11:55:00.004-07:002014-03-24T11:56:49.169-07:00 Five Places to Shop on a Budget by: Sherri Scott, Interior Designer<br />
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and making a purchase, sometimes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
blame my mother, really.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like most
mothers her first priority was her children and she spent money on us before
she spent it on herself or something for the home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I have unfortunately inherited that
trait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find myself in the store just
thinking it over forever, sometimes leaving and coming back (hello, because
sometimes with the little ones they leave very little time for thinking
something over, am I right?).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, it
really can annoying! So here are a few places to shop on a budget for the mass
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anyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Target has everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have a lot of bold patterns in drapes
and rugs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great picture frames, vases,
artwork, lamps and furniture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the
look industrial look of these stools and the turquoise console table has been
calling my name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do find sometimes the
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Goods</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I checked out the store
locater and saw that there is not a Home Goods listed within 100 miles of
Davenport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total disappointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Home Goods is a sister store of TJ Max.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are filled with seasonal items, frames,
kitchen, bath, furniture, artwork, lamps (love the lamps), bedding….and really
so much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also have a kid’s
section with room décor, toys and books which is a must hit if you have kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have decent quality chairs for kids very
similar to the Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a must hit if you are on a budget but looking for a change up or
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Lobby</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I first went to Hobby Lobby
during college for supplies for my design boards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That store is HUGE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My girls love going there and picking out a
new craft to work on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last time I
was there I fell in love with an apothecary type dresser that was distressed
and had the alphabet on it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(complete fail
and didn’t take a picture) It would look awesome in a little boy’s room. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also have some fun table clocks
(pictured) and metal art that would add a little something to your simple
gallery wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>KNOBS (pictured)….tons and
tons of dresser knobs or pulls that you can get to easily change up your
dressers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought some for my
daughter’s room and will share in a future post of her nursery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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girls on the site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may have to be
patient and do some searching but it is an awesome site and can hook you for
hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also find creative
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members only site with daily deals), JoAnn Fabrics and let’s not forget GARAGE
SALES or estate sales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find a
lot of vintage furniture items and bring new life to them at garage sales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are just a few big box places to shop
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When it comes to eyeliner, most women tell me that they are
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cat-eye look. Mostly, because one line is thicker than the other, longer
than the other, or one points up and the other.. is pointing down.</div>
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Before you apply your kohl liner, you want to decide where you
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you want the wing tip to end. From there, you want to draw a straight line from
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Now, you will line your upper lash line. Instead of trying to
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If you are in the process of or have ever hosted a baby shower you know how daunting of a task this can be. You love your friend and her baby to death and you want everything to be perfect on this special day. One of my best friends had her first baby this summer, a boy! It was a very special time for her and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to co-host her shower! So, I did a little research and I think we did alright! Here are a few highlights from what we found...</div>
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Do a beautiful cake or cupcakes as a centerpiece for the party. A gender reveal cake or cupcake would be so fun if the mommy hasn't told yet!</div>
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Hand make your guest book. You can begin baby's first scrap book by beginning it with the guest book. Have each guest write a personal note to the baby.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-31056231630589700052014-03-14T17:50:00.001-07:002014-03-28T13:50:15.192-07:00Make a Small Space feel larger! Tip and Tricks by Sherri Scott, Interior Designer<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Our old house was a small, quaint, three bedroom home. There were a lot of things that we loved about it and as usual, a number of things we compromised on. The main level did not have an open floor plan. The kitchen/eat in area was completely walled off from the living room. What it did have was a great cathedral ceiling that helped the main living areas feel more open and spacious, but we also had to get a creative with our décor and layouts. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when putting together a small room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">As mentioned on first house we compromised a lot. And now the second house…we compromised on different things. The space is much larger, but the home doesn’t quite have the same character or open ceiling. We are continuing to work away on projects and I hope to share some with you soon.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-89802326834344738962014-03-06T07:05:00.001-08:002014-03-06T07:06:31.507-08:00Kelcy takes a walk on the Short Hair Wild Side by Krista, QCA Hair Wizard <o:p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></o:p><br />
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like everyone else right about now, our very own TCOT blogger Kelcy Hanson, was
getting so sick of this weather and ready for a change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After looking on Pinterest, Kelcy found a
short haircut that she liked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
she had never in her life cut her hair so short, and was excited and nervous to
do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With her husband heading out of
town for the week, she decided to surprise him and go for the change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh and can I add that same week she also
remodeled her kitchen to surprise her husband while working and taking care of
her 3 children!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great lady!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was her inspiration picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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of the biggest concerns Kelcy had was that she wanted a cut that would cover up
more of her forehead while bringing out her best facial features.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kelcy has stunning eyes, and I thought the
bangs on this cut would do just that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bangs not only cover up what she wanted covered, but also almost
direct the eyes to directly look at her eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s exactly what a good haircut is suppose to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring out the best in everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>:) </span></div>
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has a great hair texture that can be worn both curly or straight without having
to put too much effort into either style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I liked this because I thought Kelcy could style it like the pictures
somedays but also go for a more curly look when she desired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This haircut left enough length on top to do
just that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also decided to leave
enough length in the back that she could wear it flipped up in the back or
straight down to give her even more versatility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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it comes to styling Kelcy’s hair, it’s pretty easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All she needs to start with is a little
volumizer for the crown area, and some gel to give her body and hold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She needs to blow dry the back either up or
down depending on how she wants to wear it that day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most important part to achieving this
look is to use a texturizing product when finished to give that piecey,
textured look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used Aquage
Transforming Paste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a moldable
tacky product that is non-greasy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
give the hold of a hairspray once hair is set into desired position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is easy to use with your hands to get the
look you want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If she desires, she can
also finish with a little hairspray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kelcy can also use the Aquage Transforming Paste on her wet hair to help
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-72292722551022778692014-03-03T13:19:00.000-08:002014-03-03T13:19:17.206-08:00It never gets easier, you just get better! By Libby of AdvocareRevelations come at the strangest times. Especially when they are from your kids. Those moments when we realize our kids are growing and becoming more independent. Where I have to let them go and struggle on their own a bit. It started when we decided to go swimming at the Bettendorf Y. I was excited because I love swimming as much as my three little girls. Well....It started out rather frustrating. We go into the locker room and get changed and I realize I brought everyone’s swim suit EXCEPT my own bottoms.... Ugh...After dumping out my bag 3 times hoping they would magically appear, I almost thought about wearing my black boy short underwear BUT (no pun intended) I decided to keep it classy. I had on a tank and yoga pants but felt so bad because I couldn’t get in and play. The girls weren’t too broken hearted so we all headed out and I sat there feeling like the “not wanting to get in the pool mom” but after awhile I got over it. We ended up getting into the deeper end (3 Ft) with life jackets. Bre, who just turned 3 stayed in the more shallow where I could watch her just as close as the twins. Now at this point I start to see that my twins are totally different lovers of water. Bella who is usually more timid, shockingly starts swimming out and paddling on her own while Liv does NOT want anything to do with letting go of the side. I let Bella do her thing happily doggie paddling along. I'm soo soo proud of her because she took it upon herself to “let go” and do <br />
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something uncomfortable. We do this for a while and they both even jump in but it’s not until I dare Liv to go swim out and grab the noodles to put away that it gets interesting. She is perfectly fine floating and trying to get to the edge. There for what seemed like 10 minutes but probably 30 sec starts getting frustrated because she can’t make her way almost to the point of crying. Momma Bear wants to just HELP her and get to the edge because that anxious “my child is in danger mode” kicks in. We get through the moment rather calmly when I tell her to let go of the noodle and just kick to the side (maybe 3 feet away) But to Liv it may have well been 300 feet. What I realize is I sometimes have to let my child struggle to become stronger and learn how to solve her own problems. She was is no danger but still wanted to make is easier for her. <br />
I then think of all my struggles in the past and how incredible they have been to my growth. I was proud of Liv for getting there by herself and I could see after she calmed down and looked at me and said, “I did it!!” excitedly. <br />
Struggle always is for a reason. It never gets easier. You just get better. Jim Rohn.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-21919194749996008362014-02-28T06:00:00.000-08:002014-02-28T06:00:00.423-08:00Fashion Friday: Anchor's Away; TCOT Boutique Style<br />
We are always excited when a fun new trend spreads like wild fire! Not because we like to dress like everyone else but quite the opposite. We love to see everyone's else's take on a certain trend.<br />
The one we are diving into for Spring is Anchors (you may have seen this last year too!)<br />
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The Maxi Racer back Tank Top will be perfect for outdoorsy trips and family picnics. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecherryontopqc" target="_blank">The Cherry on Top</a> is excited to be adding this top to the <a href="http://www.thecherryontop.storenvy.com/" target="_blank">online shop</a> very soon!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So the girls have not been napping lately...Which means no sacred
mommy time. That is precious more than I ever expected! I have felt more
frustrated with the girls which I hate to say but that little hour break was
important for me to relax. Or at least to wash dishes in peace. I’ve always
been anxious after my kids were born. I was reading the other day what kind of
physiological things happen to a mother when she hears her baby cry. Instantly
wanting to make everything ok. That’s me for sure. Do you ever just hear that
and tense up instantly? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I’ve been trying to find things that help me relax. Working out
is definitely one of them. Releasing that tension and anger sometimes helps.
Meditation helps too but when you have 20 minutes do we really lay there? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Last week I took the girls to The Children’s Museum in Normal,
IL.. That was soo fun! It was nice to see another museum and what they have to
learn about there. It kept the girls busy for hours and afterward we hit up our
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Today I promised them I would buy them some paints. I love all
things crafts. All the messy, gooey crafts that are possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Paint, Play Doh, glitter, stickers....love it all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Of course kids LOVE painting but I had totally forgotten how much
I loved it too. It was relaxing and corny to say but Good for My Soul. It’s like
just a way of expressing yourself right on paper with your choice of color and
stroke. Liv and Bella being 4 and Bre almost 3, it is was enjoyable because
they weren’t trying to eat it and were making one picture after another for
whoever they could think of. I was one relaxed Momma to say the least and
perhaps it helped all paints were washable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So if you’re ever in the art aisle, grab some paints and get to
it. You may just surprise yourself in how sometimes a mess can put you back
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">As for the girls, they say it’s their favorite time is painting
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Valentine’s Day got me
thinking about what I love about my family, friends, kids, and all the things
they like to do. Recently, in December, I lost one of the most influential
people in my life. My grandpa died at the age of 87 and he had the most amazing
life. If I could have half the life he did, I would consider myself blessed.
Through the grieving, I realized I had taken some of the most treasured
pictures of him… that I didn’t even know I was taking at the time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think we all getting wrapped up in the moment so many
times, and forget to just get out a camera and capture the ‘moments’. The
moments may not even be of anything of significance but some day, down the road
maybe 5, 10, or 40 years later… you will be able to look back and remember that
moment and tell the stories of that day just as if it just happened. The
pictures become a great conversational piece of art and they can be handed down
for generations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m not just talking about getting the family together
and taking a posed picture either. I’m talking about capturing the candid
moments. Nobody looking at the camera, the kids consumed by their favorite toy,
grandpa working on his favorite hobby, Mom making memories with kids in the
kitchen… you get it? That is what captures the moment… not the fake posed
smiles (although sometimes that has to do too)! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As my family was preparing the arrangements for my
grandpa, I was assigned the official ‘picture lady’. As we sorted through
hundreds of pictures, the pictures that had us laughing (and crying) the most,
were the funny candid pictures. Those are the pictures that told a story, which
showed emotion, and made a connection. I mentioned earlier that half of the
time I didn’t even plan on the pictures making such an impact. For example, two
years ago, my son was taking his first combine ride with my Dad at the farm. I
was taking pictures of him riding in the combine and my grandpa was following
behind with his tractor and wagon. My grandpa saw that I had my camera out and
waved at me (not planned) and I just happened to take a picture of him. Years
later, that is the picture that is printed on a huge canvas and how everybody
remembers my grandpa. If you would have known him, you would know he ALWAYS had
a smile on his face, he always waved at people while driving with one finger,
and the love of his life was Oliver tractors. I coincidentally captured all of
those things in one picture without even knowing I was doing it. </span></div>
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Grandpa returning from the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. That is one of the
things that was on his bucket list to do in life and I am so grateful he had
that opportunity. When the soldiers step off the plane, they walk through a
crowd with hundreds of people cheering and going crazy. If you have never
attended a homecoming of an Honor Flight, I highly suggest you do! Anyways,
when my Grandpa saw my Grandma, he became overjoyed with emotion. I somehow
took this picture at just the right moment and captured his emotion and love in
a way that I would never had remembered if I had not taken a picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Granted, I understand I have a professional camera but it
does not take a professional camera to capture candid moments. I encourage all
of you reading this blog to take your camera out this year and just start
taking pictures of the ones you love the most and what THEY love to do. Someday
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> All you have to do is<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499503366828797&set=a.239989296113540.46133.239093629536440&type=1&theater" target="_blank"> "Like" this post</a>, "Share" this post and then "Comment" below with 3 of your friends names. Easy Peasy right? The more names you comment with the more entries you will have! Also check our Twitter, Instagram and Blog for more ways to get your name in the pot.<br /><br /> Winner will be chosen on <strike>Sunday</strike> Tuesday!<br /><br /> Ready, Set, Go!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382559701745232457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548104988612212931.post-3280222079795215022014-02-12T12:52:00.000-08:002014-02-13T05:46:38.599-08:00Valentine's Day Hair Ideas for every Length! -Krista, Quad City Hair Stylist<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ahhh,
it’s that time of year again where women crowd around the TV on Sundays to
watch what they have been looking forward to since last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorry guys, it’s not the Super Bowl, it’s
award season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This month’s blog is going
to be talking about what we are seeing on the red carpets and how easy it is to
transform these looks into everyday styles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just in time to jazz it up for Valentine’s Day with that special
someone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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love how easy, breezy the styles have been so far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m a big fan of less is more, and your style
should represent that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel like with
a softer style, people can focus more on your natural beauty instead of
focusing on your over hairsprayed, over backcombed, and over curled style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You want all eyes on you, not just your
hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to go over 5 styles that
are easy, trendy, and appropriate for all occasions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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first look is a hairstyle that I lightly talked about last month, which is
Jennifer Lawrence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once your hair is cut
into this style it is very low maintenance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve been cutting this style on a ton of women!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all love how easy yet trendy this cut
is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just a light styling product when
wet to give it some volume, and then when dry a texture product to rough it up
to bring out the layers in the haircut. Voila!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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second style that I am seeing on numerous celebrities this award season has
been around forever, and is a timeless style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is a classic bun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can be
worn from the office to cocktails to a wedding, and is just as appropriate for
all occasions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suggest teasing the
hair and pulling it straight back like Mila Kunis did, or doing a deep side
part for some added drama into the hair like Emma Roberts and Emma Watson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When doing this style you can make the bun
very clean, or mess it up a little to put a more youthful vibe to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Our
third look to discuss is one that is so simple once your hair is cut like this
all you have to do is smile to look good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is an asymmetrical bob.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can
be cut at a variety of lengths, and looks great with or without frontal fringe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This cut can work with all medium hair
lengths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From chin length or collar
bone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My model was inspired by Reese
Witherspoon’s haircut but wanted a shorter version of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trick to achieving this fabulous cut is
to have the longer part on the opposite side that you part on, or also known as
your heavy side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then for the finishing touch,
tuck the shorter side of your hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
will lift and bring out your cheek bone while also showing off the
haircut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recommend finishing off the
style with a shine spray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This haircut
looks best worn down either straight of curls.</span><br />
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of the top trends right now is to wear your hair with a loose wave.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">This can either be down with a curling iron
or a flat iron. Next month’s blog will go over how exactly to style your hair
to achieve the perfect wave.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">An easy way
to up the ante on this already crazy popular style is to push it over the
should to one side.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">This style is best
achieved with those who have longer hair (hair that is passed the shoulder).</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">All you have to do is style hair into desired
texture, and then push the non- heavy side of your hair behind your shoulder,
or push it all over to the other shoulder.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">
</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">Make sure you use a</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">flexible hold
hairspray to ensure that the curls stay in place!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 150%;">You are ready for your night out on the town.</span></div>
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last look that I’m going to touch base on this month is another fancier way to
wear those loose waves that we are all already wearing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This style is good at any length, and will
instantly add drama to your hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
recommend curling hair with a curling iron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Start with a deep side part, and make sure you are using a heat
protectant because you are putting heat on the hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t want to be damaging our beautiful
locks. Once hair is curled, you want to insert comb into curls starting at the
bottom and push upward in a vertical direction, to create a tighter curl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This adds fullness at the bottom of that hair
and gives a more glamours look to the hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you want more glamourous look like the picture on the left, curl hair
and DO NOT run fingers through curls before combing upward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want a messier, tousled look, you
would curl your hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then DO break
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my blog for this month. I hope you all enjoyed it, and this helps you come up
with some new, easy ways to style your hair no matter what length of hair you
have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until next month, I hope everyone
stays warm and fashionable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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