Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Saturday, December 26, 2015
There is No Such Thing as the Perfect Christmas
I was saying my prayers earlier and I always thank God for whatever happened that day and came upon Christmas. I started by saying that I'd had a nice day. It wasn't perfect but...
Then I started thinking about, "What is perfect anyway?"
Let me start by mentioning that there were a few things going on that really put a damper on this Christmas season. An argument with family members, the loss of an income, etc.
So, getting back to perfection - I had these thoughts.
A perfect dinner means every single morsel of food was perfect. You didn't overeat or get too full.
Every person you ever loved was at the table with you and everyone got along perfectly.
You got every single present you ever hoped for.
The temperature was perfect outside - not too cold or too hot.
However, none of that is possible. If the temperature was perfect then you couldn't enjoy that new jacket or sweater you got for Christmas. The snow falling would mean it's cold outside and if you're lucky enough to live in the south like we do, you might get the right temperature but no pretty, white snow.
Dinner with the family might be ideal but I wasn't alone. I had my husband with me to share the day, along with my two dogs that loved their presents as much as we did.
We might not have had as much money as we would have but we still had so many nice things.
We had a wonderful meal that wasn't perfect but was darn good and so many have nothing.
Too often I find myself envious of others who seem to have a perfect life. A perfect body, a perfect family, plenty of money, and total happiness. However, we never really know what's going on in their life and they might be unhappy but don't show it.
There is no perfect Christmas dinner or perfect vacation or perfect anything. With total perfection we'd have nothing to look forward to or nothing to aspire to.
So sure, my Christmas day wasn't perfect but it was sure something to be grateful for and with that in mind, I finished my prayers by being thankful for what I did have, which is so much more than so many others.
Then I started thinking about, "What is perfect anyway?"
Let me start by mentioning that there were a few things going on that really put a damper on this Christmas season. An argument with family members, the loss of an income, etc.
So, getting back to perfection - I had these thoughts.
A perfect dinner means every single morsel of food was perfect. You didn't overeat or get too full.
Every person you ever loved was at the table with you and everyone got along perfectly.
You got every single present you ever hoped for.
The temperature was perfect outside - not too cold or too hot.
However, none of that is possible. If the temperature was perfect then you couldn't enjoy that new jacket or sweater you got for Christmas. The snow falling would mean it's cold outside and if you're lucky enough to live in the south like we do, you might get the right temperature but no pretty, white snow.
Dinner with the family might be ideal but I wasn't alone. I had my husband with me to share the day, along with my two dogs that loved their presents as much as we did.
We might not have had as much money as we would have but we still had so many nice things.
We had a wonderful meal that wasn't perfect but was darn good and so many have nothing.
Too often I find myself envious of others who seem to have a perfect life. A perfect body, a perfect family, plenty of money, and total happiness. However, we never really know what's going on in their life and they might be unhappy but don't show it.
There is no perfect Christmas dinner or perfect vacation or perfect anything. With total perfection we'd have nothing to look forward to or nothing to aspire to.
So sure, my Christmas day wasn't perfect but it was sure something to be grateful for and with that in mind, I finished my prayers by being thankful for what I did have, which is so much more than so many others.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Zahler ParaGuard Maximum Strength PARASITE CLEANSE and DETOX FORMULA
I was recently offered the opportunity to try out this parasite cleanse and really wanted to. Just last year, I had some kind of stomach issue that kept me sick for almost six months. The doctors said it was an unknown giardia and never did find out what it was.
Since this works for parasites, I figured I'd try it. First of all, let's get the taste out of the way. It's horrid. I mean, it tastes like tiny demons are dancing in your mouth and taking joy in the fact that you'll never want to eat again. Seriously, I should try this for weight loss and have it before a meal.
Now that that's out of the way, here is more about the product:
You're supposed to take it three times a day and I have not been taking it long enough to let you know for sure how well it's working but I have tried other products from the Zahler brand and have loved them so I know it's a quality item. I will update once I have more user information. #paraguard
You can find it here:
I was given this item at a discount or for free for my unbiased review.
Since this works for parasites, I figured I'd try it. First of all, let's get the taste out of the way. It's horrid. I mean, it tastes like tiny demons are dancing in your mouth and taking joy in the fact that you'll never want to eat again. Seriously, I should try this for weight loss and have it before a meal.
Now that that's out of the way, here is more about the product:
- ABOUT: Zahler's ParaGuard contains a powerful blend of herbs which protect against PARASITES and fight parasitic worms and bugs
- SAFE, NATURAL AND EFFECTIVE: All natural and effective parasite and detox cleanse formula
- BENEFITS: Fast acting and potent intestinal flora support which kills Pinworms, worms and Parasite Infections
- INGREDIENTS: Contains wormwood fresh green black walnut and many more to combat and remove parasites within your body naturally and effectively.
You're supposed to take it three times a day and I have not been taking it long enough to let you know for sure how well it's working but I have tried other products from the Zahler brand and have loved them so I know it's a quality item. I will update once I have more user information. #paraguard
You can find it here:
I was given this item at a discount or for free for my unbiased review.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
La Magie Organic Fast Hair Growth Serum
I recently was afforded the opportunity to try out La Magie Organic Fast Hair Growth Serum.
I only have bit of thinning hair due to some medical issues. While you can't see it in person, I know that it's happening and my stylist does.
This serum has quite a few helpful components such as argon oil, and pumpkin seed oil that offers broad-Spectrum DHT Blockers which inhibit DHT formation (which causes hair loss) through its effect on 5-alpha-reductase activity.
It comes with all organic ingredients and no SLS (Sulfates), parabens, or chemical preservatives so it's good for your hair and won't cause additional harm.
It's too early to tell how well it's working but I do like the consistency and smell and once I have time to really make a determination, I'll update this review to add in my findings.
You can find it here on Amazon. I was given this product at no charge for an unbiased review.
la magie hair serum
I only have bit of thinning hair due to some medical issues. While you can't see it in person, I know that it's happening and my stylist does.
This serum has quite a few helpful components such as argon oil, and pumpkin seed oil that offers broad-Spectrum DHT Blockers which inhibit DHT formation (which causes hair loss) through its effect on 5-alpha-reductase activity.
It comes with all organic ingredients and no SLS (Sulfates), parabens, or chemical preservatives so it's good for your hair and won't cause additional harm.
It's too early to tell how well it's working but I do like the consistency and smell and once I have time to really make a determination, I'll update this review to add in my findings.
You can find it here on Amazon. I was given this product at no charge for an unbiased review.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Simply Earth Peppermint Essential Oil
First of all, I love essential oils. I have a diffuser, I make homemade salt scrub, etc so this was a welcome addition. The Simply Earth Peppermint Essential Oil is great for what I need!
The Smell: The smell is excellent and very pleasant. If you've smelled peppermint oil in the past then you know how wonderfully intoxicating it is.
The Packaging: The packaging was fine and the bottle is a normal size for most essential oils. Since you use so little, it'll last a very long time.
The Real Benefit: One of the most awesome things about this peppermint oil is that 13% of the profits go to support organizations that help with s e x trafficking victims. That's a huge amount of charitable work!
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review and was not required or influenced by the seller to leave positive feedback.
#simplyearth
The Smell: The smell is excellent and very pleasant. If you've smelled peppermint oil in the past then you know how wonderfully intoxicating it is.
The Packaging: The packaging was fine and the bottle is a normal size for most essential oils. Since you use so little, it'll last a very long time.
The Real Benefit: One of the most awesome things about this peppermint oil is that 13% of the profits go to support organizations that help with s e x trafficking victims. That's a huge amount of charitable work!
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review and was not required or influenced by the seller to leave positive feedback.
#simplyearth
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Valentia True Glow Eye Cream
Valentia True Glow Eye Cream is a natural, organic eye cream with Vitamin C, Organic Rosehip Oil, and Astaxantham, which is a super antioxidant.
The product helps in a number of ways including:
The product helps in a number of ways including:
- REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES: Resistem (Plant Stem Cells) visibly improve the appearance of fine lines while super antioxidant Astaxanthin neutralizes the free radical damage we encounter daily, protecting our delicate under eye area and improving skin texture.
- LIGHTENS DARK CIRCLES: Arnica works to stimulate white blood cell activity, relieving trapped fluid and bruising, leaving the eye are refreshed and brightened.
- DEPUFFS EYE AREA: Vitamin C gives this eye cream an extra boost by improving skin circulation, which helps to leave your under eyes visibly brighter for that well-rested bright eyed look.
- NOURISHES & HYDRATES: The skin around our eyes is thinner than the rest of our face and therefore needs deep hydration to keep it soft and toned. Organic Rosehip Oil works to achieve just that for a more hydrated smoother eye area.
- PERFECT BOTH MORNING & NIGHT: True Glow Eye Cream provides the perfect balance to be used morning or night. It glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly leaving eyes feeling hydrated and refreshed. It will never leave your under eye area feeling greasy and wears flawlessly under makeup.
I received the product for an unbiased review and was very pleased with it. It goes on smoothly and feels nice, smells pleasant, and seems to absorb great. It helps with my skin's texture and the price is affordable for an eye cream that has so many excellent ingredients. I like how it doesn't leave my skin sticky and it helps with puffy eyes, which I sometimes get.
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