I think it's difficult to eat somewhat Healthfully and still satisfy that need for a potato chip/salt/crunch craving. I've discovered Almond Nut Thins by Blue Diamond and they are really tasty. So as to acknowledge the current food label trends, I will inform you that they are Gluten and Wheat free. They are round crackers that have a great crunch and zip- depending on what flavor you choose. I like the Cheddar or Sea Salt. They have about six different flavors make a good , quick snack. The first two ingredients are Rice Flour and Almonds. Kudos to the creator of these. There's a little bit of protein in each serving, and they run 130 calories per serving. I'll warn you though, finishing a box is no problem. It's like Pirate's Booty. You can just forget about saving some for another day because they are so good you cannot stop.
Any Retin-A users out there? Actually the I last time I was at the Dermo he referred to it as Tretinoin. I don't know what to call it but you know what I mean. La Roche Posay is a French product line. I believe Face Products are their specialty. I recently used a generous sample of the Redermic cream. It looks and feels like a Retin A or Tretinoin. The packaging says it's for Accentuated wrinkles , irregular skin tone and pre-mature age spots . Fun Stuff, right?! Not. It has Retinol and Salycylic Acid in it which are proven exfoliators. They promote cell turn-over which in turn produces "new" skin. New skin doesn't have spots, wrinkles, etc. If you research those ingredients you may find that the process of chemical exfoliation also encourages Collagen production. Who doesn't want more Collagen? :) It's not a cheap product but I know from experience that La Roche Posay has a good reputation.
Peace, Niki
Friday, October 26, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
DDF, WINE- Gettin' Bloggy Wit it
I'm lucky to have a friend that manages a Sephora. She feeds my love and interest in all things Beauty. Occasionally , she'll give me gratis and samples that she thinks I'd like to try.
DDF Amplifying Elixir is a serum that is to be applied after your moisturizer . It locks everything in and, amplifies it's effect apparently. I have been using it strictly on my neck for this evaluation. I'm trying to discourage the lovely horizontal lines that we all acquire after a while. My neck skin has never felt softer. It feels like silk to the touch, cheesy as it sounds. I have also seen a slight decrease in visible lines.
Folie a' Deux Me'nage 'a Trois- California Red Wine - 2010
I've seen this label around for a long time. I have probably had it by the glass at a restaurant or two, but have never bought a bottle.
The friendly wine guy at the Kroger by my office told me it's his favorite blend. I said I wasn't in the mood for something heavy or dry, just a nice sipper for my Friday night ( last night).
I love it. I'm not going to attempt to describe with a Vintner's vocabulary. The bottle states - Dark, Rich Berry with a hint of Pepper. I say- a Winner for ten bucks.
I'll be taking it to our Chili and Poker party tonight .
Have a great weekend
DDF Amplifying Elixir is a serum that is to be applied after your moisturizer . It locks everything in and, amplifies it's effect apparently. I have been using it strictly on my neck for this evaluation. I'm trying to discourage the lovely horizontal lines that we all acquire after a while. My neck skin has never felt softer. It feels like silk to the touch, cheesy as it sounds. I have also seen a slight decrease in visible lines.
Folie a' Deux Me'nage 'a Trois- California Red Wine - 2010
I've seen this label around for a long time. I have probably had it by the glass at a restaurant or two, but have never bought a bottle.
The friendly wine guy at the Kroger by my office told me it's his favorite blend. I said I wasn't in the mood for something heavy or dry, just a nice sipper for my Friday night ( last night).
I love it. I'm not going to attempt to describe with a Vintner's vocabulary. The bottle states - Dark, Rich Berry with a hint of Pepper. I say- a Winner for ten bucks.
I'll be taking it to our Chili and Poker party tonight .
Have a great weekend
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Whaduh YOU know about a hamburger?
I finally made it into Five Guys Burgers last week. I had a dinner date with my friend Anna. It's in Rookwood Plaza and I swear my heart skips a beat when my car steers into one of the parking lots. If you are not familiar with Rookwood, it's your typical Pedestrian Mall with a decent selection of retail clothing stores and restaurants, as well as a Whole Foods. It's my Playground.
The set up at Five Guys is: walk in, place your order at the counter and find a seat. They call your recepit number when your " order is up." I chose a quarter pound patty.I avoid traditional accrouments, the cheese and shrooms and peppers, etc.They do make it taste yummy, but I like to taste the beef . I was there lookin' for the beef. I found it! Greasy, but not drippy or super fatty meat. Tatsy bun and fresh tomato and lettuce. Anna and I split an order of Fresh Cut french fries . They reminded me of Wendy's fries. They were hot, fresh and salty- can't go wrong. If you like your fountain bevs, they had two machines and just about any refreshment you could want. It's a straight-forward , you - know -what you're going to get establishment.
Five Guys...hmm...wonder what Five Women could have done...
PEACE and Happy Humping Day
The set up at Five Guys is: walk in, place your order at the counter and find a seat. They call your recepit number when your " order is up." I chose a quarter pound patty.I avoid traditional accrouments, the cheese and shrooms and peppers, etc.They do make it taste yummy, but I like to taste the beef . I was there lookin' for the beef. I found it! Greasy, but not drippy or super fatty meat. Tatsy bun and fresh tomato and lettuce. Anna and I split an order of Fresh Cut french fries . They reminded me of Wendy's fries. They were hot, fresh and salty- can't go wrong. If you like your fountain bevs, they had two machines and just about any refreshment you could want. It's a straight-forward , you - know -what you're going to get establishment.
Five Guys...hmm...wonder what Five Women could have done...
PEACE and Happy Humping Day
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Hand Soap, Demeter, Murad
Happy Sunday.
That was dumb. Sundays are not happy , They have always been sort of a sad day for me. My guess would be because it's on the verge of a new work week , one by the way, I can't wait til it's over. Actually FF to end of October and I'd be very happy.
I am sort of picky about my hand soaps, actually all of my cleansers, anything that foams, and this is because lots of Consumer products contain a foaming agent called Sodium Laureth Sulfate ( there are variations in the chemical name ) just know that sulfates are bad news. They dry out the skin, they strip color from your hair and unless you use an SLS free toothpaste , it gives people canker sores. I stopped using SLS toothpaste when I met Bob. Most of his pastes are SLS free, I rarely get one anymore. So drop the Jergens, Soft Soaps, etc. This goes for all body washed. I like Jason and Kiss My Face for my body wash . They smell so yummy and the older we get, the drier our skin becomes. Don't help it by using icky sulfate foaming agents. Go check your shampoo bottles and various soap bottles in your house. It's in everything.
If you know me well, you know I love my perfume. Don't leave the house without a spray and yes, I use it at home in the evening to! I recently scored two discounted bottles of Demeter. Great brand. I had forgotten about it! They are All Natural- so this is a perk , and the scents are not heavy.They reseble a body spray like oyu would buy somewhere like V.S. If you don't wear perfume but want to try, this is a fantastic starter. I have Lilac and Rose. I think they retail at around $25 a bottle. BTW, if you are a regular wearer, my newest bottle is Betsy Johnson . I love it. Floral with amber and musk notes. Versatile for day or night. The bottle is also sweet!! Check it out on Instagram! username -heavenly hills .
Murad. You all have heard of the brand. I don't have a lot of experience with it. They do make a great zit gel. I used that whole tube. I used to work somewhere that gave me a Murad discount. I have however just tried the Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask. It was a large sample so I got 3 masks from it. Let's see...it's not clay or grainy, it's a gel and it dries clear. I can't say that my skin looks different afterward, but it is very soft to the touch! To date the Ultimate in Exfoliating Masks is Somerville Exfolicate. The stuff is killer!!!
Have a good Monday. Cheers
That was dumb. Sundays are not happy , They have always been sort of a sad day for me. My guess would be because it's on the verge of a new work week , one by the way, I can't wait til it's over. Actually FF to end of October and I'd be very happy.
I am sort of picky about my hand soaps, actually all of my cleansers, anything that foams, and this is because lots of Consumer products contain a foaming agent called Sodium Laureth Sulfate ( there are variations in the chemical name ) just know that sulfates are bad news. They dry out the skin, they strip color from your hair and unless you use an SLS free toothpaste , it gives people canker sores. I stopped using SLS toothpaste when I met Bob. Most of his pastes are SLS free, I rarely get one anymore. So drop the Jergens, Soft Soaps, etc. This goes for all body washed. I like Jason and Kiss My Face for my body wash . They smell so yummy and the older we get, the drier our skin becomes. Don't help it by using icky sulfate foaming agents. Go check your shampoo bottles and various soap bottles in your house. It's in everything.
If you know me well, you know I love my perfume. Don't leave the house without a spray and yes, I use it at home in the evening to! I recently scored two discounted bottles of Demeter. Great brand. I had forgotten about it! They are All Natural- so this is a perk , and the scents are not heavy.They reseble a body spray like oyu would buy somewhere like V.S. If you don't wear perfume but want to try, this is a fantastic starter. I have Lilac and Rose. I think they retail at around $25 a bottle. BTW, if you are a regular wearer, my newest bottle is Betsy Johnson . I love it. Floral with amber and musk notes. Versatile for day or night. The bottle is also sweet!! Check it out on Instagram! username -heavenly hills .
Murad. You all have heard of the brand. I don't have a lot of experience with it. They do make a great zit gel. I used that whole tube. I used to work somewhere that gave me a Murad discount. I have however just tried the Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask. It was a large sample so I got 3 masks from it. Let's see...it's not clay or grainy, it's a gel and it dries clear. I can't say that my skin looks different afterward, but it is very soft to the touch! To date the Ultimate in Exfoliating Masks is Somerville Exfolicate. The stuff is killer!!!
Have a good Monday. Cheers
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Vinegar! Yes, smelly but...
I have heard in several places now that White, Distilled Vinegar is a good hair softener. I have tried it twice myself, and it really does make your hair feel silkier. The first time worked better than the second. I was siting in the bath tub on my first attempt. I washed my hair, wrung it out, then dumped that vinegar on it. I let it "soak in" for a couple of minutes and then rinsed. No conditoner needed.
I don't think I kept it on long enough the second time around.
I think vinegar has a stripping quality, that's why it makes a good household cleaner too. My conclusion is that it strips water minerals and build up from the hair strands.
Just remember to keep your head tilted back properly and squeeze your eyes shut tight!!
That's it!
I don't think I kept it on long enough the second time around.
I think vinegar has a stripping quality, that's why it makes a good household cleaner too. My conclusion is that it strips water minerals and build up from the hair strands.
Just remember to keep your head tilted back properly and squeeze your eyes shut tight!!
That's it!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Ulta Cosmetics Salon ,Lip Balm
Good Evening, I hope you had a nice weekend.
My Monday at work went by quickly. Then, it was off to Ulta to try out their Salon. I had a coupon for a cut and color. I wanted to get my hair back to it's natural color. Bye Bye golden highlights. Hello Elvira , with a Raven head 'o hair!! When it got to that uncomfortable, "OK I am not going to argue with my hairdresser" point, about whether or not it's my natural color, I just kept my mouth shut. Four hours ( yes FOUR ) later, I have shiny jet black hair, and a smooth , pore extracted face. While I processed I took advantage of the Special they had for Express Dermalogica Facials. That was the highpoint of my experience. I have had facials before but never extractions. It hurts, but it's worth the pain. The whole time she worked her magic, there was a fancy steam machine blowing moist warm air on my face. It opened my nasal passages too and proved to be a nice treat on this rainy Cincy evening. There are several facial types to choose from, the regular price is 20$ for 20 min., but now it's only 10$ . What a steal. All in all, it was a decent trip. Megan, the stylist said my color would fade, and the hair trim looks OK. I have a feeling I will be back to see Sheree, the Esthetician for another skin smoothing treatment. I can't believe the junk she pulled from my face. She showed me(!) Gross.
Lips. I know women who are more lip balm obsessed than I, but at bedtime, I need something thick and rejuvenating, and I tend to be hard core about it. I had been using Clinique Super Balm ( All Star!!) for years. After my last tube finished, I didn't buy another one. I ended up getting a Burts Bee's Super Gloss something or other. It didn't fit the bill. It's thin and slippery. I need that thick, moisturizing feeling. Envelope my lips in a thick gel type of feeling. I may have found a winner. Crabtree & Evelyn Lip Butter. It comes in a tube and I paid 9$ for it at a Gift shop. I chose citrus cream and honey. They also had mint and a dessert type of flavor.
The first four ingredients are = Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Lanolin and Bee's Wax.
It's thick and rich and so far it's done it's job. It also doesn't hurt that I am a sucker for pretty packaging. :)
It's going to rain again tomorrow, so get your SHINE on!
My Monday at work went by quickly. Then, it was off to Ulta to try out their Salon. I had a coupon for a cut and color. I wanted to get my hair back to it's natural color. Bye Bye golden highlights. Hello Elvira , with a Raven head 'o hair!! When it got to that uncomfortable, "OK I am not going to argue with my hairdresser" point, about whether or not it's my natural color, I just kept my mouth shut. Four hours ( yes FOUR ) later, I have shiny jet black hair, and a smooth , pore extracted face. While I processed I took advantage of the Special they had for Express Dermalogica Facials. That was the highpoint of my experience. I have had facials before but never extractions. It hurts, but it's worth the pain. The whole time she worked her magic, there was a fancy steam machine blowing moist warm air on my face. It opened my nasal passages too and proved to be a nice treat on this rainy Cincy evening. There are several facial types to choose from, the regular price is 20$ for 20 min., but now it's only 10$ . What a steal. All in all, it was a decent trip. Megan, the stylist said my color would fade, and the hair trim looks OK. I have a feeling I will be back to see Sheree, the Esthetician for another skin smoothing treatment. I can't believe the junk she pulled from my face. She showed me(!) Gross.
Lips. I know women who are more lip balm obsessed than I, but at bedtime, I need something thick and rejuvenating, and I tend to be hard core about it. I had been using Clinique Super Balm ( All Star!!) for years. After my last tube finished, I didn't buy another one. I ended up getting a Burts Bee's Super Gloss something or other. It didn't fit the bill. It's thin and slippery. I need that thick, moisturizing feeling. Envelope my lips in a thick gel type of feeling. I may have found a winner. Crabtree & Evelyn Lip Butter. It comes in a tube and I paid 9$ for it at a Gift shop. I chose citrus cream and honey. They also had mint and a dessert type of flavor.
The first four ingredients are = Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Lanolin and Bee's Wax.
It's thick and rich and so far it's done it's job. It also doesn't hurt that I am a sucker for pretty packaging. :)
It's going to rain again tomorrow, so get your SHINE on!
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