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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Proud Mamma!





YAY, my daughter is now a senior!  These pics are just a few of the ones that was taken, but as you can see they came out awesome. She took them down at the boardwalk and needless to say she walked all over that place, she even had one taken in a boat and against an old car. :) I can't wait to see those

I couldn't be more prouder of her, she has come along way since her freshmen year. She worked hard and overcome some obstacles. You should have seen her when she took these pictures, she was soooo proud. 

Sorry, I just had to gloat! what can I say I am a proud mamma lol

Saturday, August 11, 2012

All about the kiddos

Well today my daughter went and took her senior pictures down at the boardwalk. She paid for them herself out of her check from work. Which thank god, because getting what the kids needs for school broke us :) Anyways, she was so excited about it, it's like a real defining moment for her. I honestly didn't think we was going to get this fair, but we did.  So next year my daughter will be graduating from high school. Yay! Now, we just got to get her to figure out what she wants to do with her life, so that will be our next step ;) I have no doubt Amber will do good in what ever she decides to do, she is a very smart girl. Although sometimes she gets geared off the path and we have to lead her back lol. She is constantly telling me that she will never leave our house as she is "to much of mamma's girl"Okay, now that is a scary thought,  sooner or later she has to leave the nest and not when she is 30 :)

On another note, I had my youngest two children last week for the summer and they went home yesterday. My son is 14 and is going through this Independence stage, I think as a parent you have been through this with your children. He is at that age where he is expressing his feelings and developing his own personality as an up becoming adult. I say koodos to that, although he can get a little mouthy and oh, so touchy about certain things. He is growing up and sometimes I wish I could stop time :)  I can remember when he was 4 or 5 and  pulling his sister around in a wagon, god they was so adorable at that age. Its like time just gets away from you to damn fast, you blink and bam! there grown adults.   Now my youngest daughter she is becoming a pretty girl like her big sister and oh, so sensitive. ( I was lucky for my kids to be born with the good look genes ;)  I noticed that she hates to be picked on, especially certain things.  She is young (only 12) and hopefully in time she will outgrow that. I was the same way when I was her age.

All my kids have there own personalities, not one is the same. But overall I love them all very much and couldn't be more prouder of them. They all are good kids and will grow up be awesome adults.  I keep telling them that they need to become an doctor or lawyer, so they can take care of my husband and I when we get older. They can push us around in the wheel chair :)  Hmm, I can dream can't I lol.  Naw, it doesn't matter what career they choose to go in because whatever they choose they will excel at it.

Until next time..

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Irresistibly Creative- Is Alive!

Well  I finally got my Facebook page done for my graphic designs, ( still some tweaking to do on it tho) now let's see if I get any hits. There are allot of competition when it comes to graphic design, but surely someone will like my work :) I take pride in my work and so love creating new designs. I actually spend more time in front of my computer, then I do anywhere else lol. I am constantly thinking of new and unique designs to come up with, I want my work to basically make a statement of it's own.   I have always thought out of the box, so I figure "hey why not incorporate that into my work".


I feel everybody needs there own voice and style, even if some people don't agree with it or even like it. Because the way I see it someone out there will like it and that could be the start I need. My work is geared towards wahm & small business that can't afford alot. You don't know how many designs sites I have went to that charged outrageous prices and there work wasn't that good. I'm not one of those people, I want to give you quality, fun designs that want break your bank book.


So, I will keep making designs and keep promoting and we shall see how this takes off. If it don't then I know that I need to move onto other things :)   So if you want to check out my work visit my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/IrresistiblyCreative.   


Until Next Time....

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Finally found it

Okay, I know my last post I stated that I am frustrated about my newest business adventure. But you know what, I think I have found "my niche" I guess you can say. I am really, really excited about my newest adventures. I have been working really hard promoting it and eventually it will pay off. Its about patience, determination and the passion to do it.


This is what I needed, to get excited about something. Because with me If I am not excited then i will just give up on it. This I don't plan on it. I don't know it's weird, but once I started this It just seems I have a newer outlook on life & things. I am more happier with myself and my life, I can't really explain it.  I guess because it gives me purpose, something to strive for and be successful with.  Woohoo, now its all good things from here on out!


Until next time folks....

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Sometimes it isn't so easy!

I am beginning to think that I just plain suck at being a salesman :). Okay, let me feel you in on why I say that, I have signed up for 2 direct sale companies and I haven't gotten any sales for either one of them. I have been advertising my butt off, but not one bite. Its like, geez what do I have to do!  I will admit that I have tried DS before and I failed miserably at it, you would think that would have been a clue!  But we need the extra money and frankly I am getting tired of not keeping busy.  (no, housework and laundry doesn't count) Some people are born to do this, but I guess I don't fit in that category :) Also, if I had the money to invest in inventory it would help me. Oh, well until I can do that I will just keep plugging away and hit up my friends for some orders if I have too!  If you would like to take pity on my me, check out my sites.  Its the V3 an Liberty Lady Designs.  well, until next time folks...

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Happy birthday to me,Happy birthday to me!


Well today is  my birthday and I am 38 years old young. I keep telling myself that because I am only 2 years away from the big 40 :) My husband is taking me out to eat and going to have a few drinks with friends. Being your birthday has allot of perks, you can get spoiled for one day. Yea, that is what I am talking about lol

Well, I need to get my booty off this computer and go jump in the shower, even though I have been saying that for the past hour.  I will feel you in later on my night, until next time...

Monday, July 23, 2012

Soul Searching

I have done allot of soul searching and come to realize that life is to short to hang onto grudges and resentment. I can't change what has happened in my past, all I can do is focus on "here and now". I have had allot of anger and bitterness that build up inside of me for so long that it consumed me, but in the process it end up hurting the ones that I love. I am slowly working through it and things have gotten better.


 You will always have people that will judge and criticize you, but that is because they don't want to get to know the person you are. I have had that done to me all my life and believe me it will bring you down and it will take along time to build yourself back up. I want sit here and say that I have had a bad life, because I haven't. But I will say that my life has been a struggle, just as I am sure others can relate.


It comes a time in your life where you have to step back and say enough is enough. Life is to short to spend your life being angry and negative. Although it has taking me a long time to realize that,I am finally taking the steps to change that and rejoicing my new life. I have goals I want to obtain and whatever it takes I am going to reach them.


I am happier now and I know that I my kids, family and husband that loves me no matter what.  That alone lifts me up and keeps me going. Never take for granted what you have because one day it will be all gone. Focus on having fun, living your life the way you want too. If anybody else don't like it, well that is there problem not yours!


Well, I just wanted to share my thoughts :) until next time..

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Back To School Time




Well it’s back to school time and time to start shopping for school supplies. I know personally it feels like money just flies out the window. Not only do you have to buy school supplies, but school clothes and outrageous school fees. It seems every year the list gets bigger and the fees get higher, luckily I only have to buy for one (since my oldest daughter is working and buy her own). But nevertheless, when I saw his school list I almost had a coronary.

I know if you’re like me, you want to find ways to save money during this time of year. So I decided to share some tips that I have impletted and picked up along the way. Just do me a favor don’t wait until the last minute like I normally did, because by the time you buy what you need your broke and frustrated.


Okay here goes:
Tip 1. This is a no brainer, grab all the weekly sales ads you can find and shop around. I know you will be running around town, but you will save money in the end.

Tip 2. If your child has a backpack, lunchbox or anything from school the past year that is in good shape, then reuse it. Your child may think that is just “not so cool” but they don’t have to foot the bill. J

Tip  3. I personally shop at consignment and goodwill stores for some of my kids clothes. You can buy very cute clothes, some that are brand new. I can go to Wal-Mart and pay more than I would at a consignment store. It’s all about saving money, right?

Tip4. I have a youngest daughter that can wear my oldest daughters clothes and she gets her hand me downs. Great way to save money on school clothes, providing that they are still in good shape.

Tip5. Shop during the tax-free weekend and use coupons. The only downside to this is some items are not tax –free, so you need to do your research to find out what items are.  Pointless to shop during that weekend if you still have to pay the taxes.

Tip6.  Buy only the things that are on the school list and that you absolutely need. If you have children like mine, they will want other items just because there friends are getting it.  It’s time to put that word “no” into effect J

Tip7. The biggest of all (well I think so anyways) is buy a little at time. Every time you get paid, buy some supplies. Don’t wait until the last minute to buy the whole list, you will definitely be broke!

Well here are my tips and good luck on your back to school shopping! Until next time…

Friday, June 29, 2012

Taking the first steps



Well I have started towards my writing career, I have started my own squidoo and hub page pages. I am really excited about this, it felt good to be able to sit down and write a article and actually finish it :) I think it turned out pretty good for my first one. You can see my pages in my link section if you wanna take a look see. I have many more articles in the works and will be moving onto writing my own ebook.  Not sure about what the subject will be yet, as i have alot of ideas to toy with. 

Now since I have started, I hope I can keep myself on track with this. Seems I get distracted alot lately with my family, life, etc.  But I will just have to make the time and work towards my goals.  I even told my son earlier that I was going to write a novel one day and his exact words was "I am sure you will" and I said " you don't think that I will" and he said "sure". Now I am hoping he meant he had faith in me or his way of saying, "yea okay mom, whatever" lol  

Well I just wanted to share my excitement, well to me anyways it is :)  Until next time.. 

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

My son made me realize alot today!


It took my son today to make me realize that its time for me let go of my past & the anger I have been holding for the past 4 years towards my ex husband. It all started with a post that posted of Facebook, grant it  shouldn't have said it the way I did, but I didn't mean for it to cause what happened today. I want go into details, but it ended up with my son and my daughter getting very upset with me and getting into an yelling match with his current wife. After time we calmed down enough to talk things through.




My ex and I haven't been able to communicate since the divorce and it always ends up in a big argument or drama getting started from it. I am not saying that I am not a part of it, but I never wanted to hurt my kids. I didn't really realize until today how much it was affecting them. I knew something has been my son these past couple of times he was with me, but he would never talk to me. Come to find out it was because he didn't want to hurt my feelings. He loved me that much to not say anything. When I found that out, it was like my heart dropped. I have always told all my kids that they can come talk to  me and I wouldn't get angry, but I guess they haven't totally realized that.


Divorce is hard on any child, no matter what age they are. But when you got two parents that are not willing to communicate with one another for the child's sake it makes it that harder for the children. I am willing to talk to my ex and get this resolved or at least be civil, but from what I found out today he hates me so much, that he doesn't want to do that right now.  The sad part is yes, I have made mistakes throughout the divorce, but I the reasons why he hates me, I wasn't the total cause of it. But its to late to make him realize that now.


Word of advice: No matter how hard your divorce was or how much you are angry with your ex, let it go. Because if you don't that resentment and anger will only eat you up and it will individually start effecting your kids.  I held onto the anger for 4 years and not only did it affect my kids, but it affected my marriage and myself. 


Until next time.. 

Monday, June 25, 2012

Gotta get something done!





Here it is 9:47 at night and I have yet to do anything to work towards my writing career. Even though countless of ideas and thoughts are going through my head. Sometimes I feel like my brain is about to explode. I haven't even worked on my writing course in the past couple of days. Of course I have been playing chauffeur, with having to take my husband and daughter back and forth to work. But that isn't any excuse, its not like I don't get a couple hours of quiet time.  I mean seriously its not like my two doggies are going to try and have conversations with me. Although if they did, then I may personally lock myself up in the loony bin  :)


Needless to say Its getting very frustrating, I mean why am I procrastinating so much? I have asked myself that question countless of times only to yet find the answer.  I told my husband that I sometimes feel that I may have ADD, because my attention span is like hardly there and my mind jumps from one thing to another. I guess it may come with getting older, because I am turning 38 next month. Almost hitting that 40 mark, ( If only I was 21 again)




Okay, now its been almost an hour since I started writing this post, see I get to distracted to easily. Ugh,  I am determined to make this work because I don't want to be an old maid the rest of my wife :) Don't get me wrong I love my family very much, but dammit I have spent all my life being a mother/wife, its time for me start spreading my wings. So hopefully tomorrow will be better and I can get something accomplished, hell even if its working on my course.  Well enough of my rambling, I bid you a good night. Until later..

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Life Reflections





Do you sometimes sit and wonder where you life has gone? What direction it has taken? I do it all time. Life can take you many directions, some that you may not want to go. I know mine has and although I don't hate my life, I sometimes wish it could be better. Does that sound selfish? Probably, but I have learned over the years that if you are not honest with yourself, then you can't change what you don't like. 


I used to be jealous of others that had more then me , drove those fancy cars and lived in nice houses, but then I asked myself "why be jealous?" yes, they may have more then me, but those are only materials things and what i have is far greater.  I have a great home, (not a big house, but one that I love) friends, family, husband that loves me unconditionally and awesome kids. But just because I have these things doesn't mean that I want to change somethings about my life.  


I am the biggest procrastinator and that is because I am afraid of failure. My mom and husband are constantly telling me "if you don't get out there and try it then you don't know if you can succeed with it" Those words rang so true, but just getting the courage to do is another thing. I fail in the aspect that I don't try, you don't know how many projects I have started only to stop them.  I used to have an graphic design business, but I stop doing it years ago. Had I continued with it I may be successful with it right now. 


I have decided, as you may have read in my last post, that I am going to take the steps to do what I always wanted to do since I was a teenager.  Write,  I don't know how many nights I would stay in my room when I was younger and write stories.  Some were bad and some was good, but the bottom line is I loved to do it and still do. Just marriage, raising kids got in the way and I stopped that as well. See the pattern here :)  My biggest goal is to make a career out of it. 


So the moral of my story as i am sure you heard thousands times before, never give up on your dreams no matter what life throws at you and never take for granted what you have. Love your life, friends, family and children and always find time to laugh. Until next time..



Saturday, June 23, 2012

yes, I am alive!

Once again I have neglected my blog, it seems live has gotten in the way and I just haven't cared to blog that much. Plus, lets face it my life isn't really all that exciting to find things to blog about lol. But as you can see I have once again gave my blog an facelift (yes, I am leaving it like this) I just wanted a more vibrant & fun feel to it. I think I have accomplished that.


So anywho, what has been going on in my non exciting life recently, hmm lets see I finally enrolled into an online creative writing course that I have always wanted to do. I am pretty excited about that, just got to get my butt in gear and start studying lol. I also got a few projects that I am fixing to start; one being an online clothing store and the other my other blog which will pertain to just me writing/blogging about whatever.  I haven't decided the name I was thinking something like "the inquisitive soul" or something along those lines.


I love to write, my biggest dream is to start writing short stories and get them published and then move onto writing a book. I don't care if its  a best seller, just the thrill of seeing my book in the bookstores is  enough for me. Who knows maybe one day my dream will come true, it want unless I take the steps to do it.  Well, I am done rambling, got to go pick up my daughter from work and take me a nice long hot bath. Until next time.... Goodnight all!





Monday, June 4, 2012

Everyone's working be me!

Well, my husband and my oldest daughter both started there new jobs today. How ironic that they first started working at the same time, right! lol. Amber, my poor daughter was so nervous when she left, this is her very first job so naturally she would be. I know I was when I got my first job and I was 21, not 18.  But I know she will do great as long as she keeps her attitude and temper down, because her getting fired on the first day would not be very good :)

But anywho, now I can start focusing on what I want to do. What that is, I haven't totally figured it out! I have enrolled in an online class, so that is one step. I will probably take another course once I finish this one.  I have been a housewife/mother most of my life, I just feel like I need a change in my life. I am only 38, so still young enough to do so.  I don't want to be like my mom who will spend hours in front of her computer on Facebook playing games and complaining that she is tired of not doing anything.  Don't get me wrong I love my mom, but don't mean to be like that when I get her age :) Well hopefully I will figure it out and be successful with it. Just gotta keep the faith and the determination, eventually it will pay off.

Until next time..

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

So Proud!

I am so proud of my 18 yr daughter, she took upon herself to get an job application, take it back and she was hired. This will be her first job ever, so now she is officially of the working class people :)  Now she will hopefully see about responsibility, bc now she can pay her own phone bill and buy the things she needs. Because mom's bank is left the building (not that there was much in it).  Now if I can get her out on her own, then I will really will throw a party! :)


On another note, if my husband doesn't find a job soon I am going to strangle him, (not literally).  You know how most men are when they are bored, antsy and out of work.  well believe me my husband falls in that category.  I am trying to be understanding, but he is really, really getting on my nerves. There is no point in trying to talk to him when his is like this bc its like talking to a wall. He  just denies it, saying he isn't doing it So what to do, i don't have a clue. I am to the point where I am literally going to go beg for him a job myself.


Ugh, I guess all I can do is just keep my sanity and frustrations in check! Well until next time..

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Yay, hubby may be working!

Well, just got some good news today. My husband was called back for a second interview today, so if all goes well he will be officially off the unemployment line. I hope he does get it because he has been looking for 4 months to find a job. Personally I am getting tired of having to go to my parents to help buy groceries or pay a bill, there is only so much griping I can take lol. But all and all I am so grateful for my parents.


Plus, my husband has been driving me crazy :) don't get me wrong I love him, but when he doesn't have anything to do he gets very annoying and clingy. Its like dude, find a hobby or something! Oh, well hopefully soon he will be working and all will go back to normal. Well as normal as my family can get :) well keep ya posted, until next time...

Friday, May 18, 2012

My little girl is grown up!



Tonight I got to watch my daughter walk across the stage and get her senior ring, (shown in pic). You don't know how proud I am  of her and that we have finally gotten her this far. Believe me it has been one struggle after another.  My daughter just come to live with my husband (her stepfather) about a year ago,  prior to that she was living with her father. I know if had she stayed at her father she would have probably dropped out of school. Needless to say, my ex would have let her do it because god forbid that his daughter does better then him.

But here we are 1 year later and I couldn't be even  more prouder of my daughter and just typing this is bringing tears to my eyes. We have one more year, before she walks across the stage again to get her diploma and that will be most defining moment in my life. She will have accomplished the thing in my life that I didn't have always regretted. I want her to have the whole world and  not to make the same mistakes I have. I want her to be able to live comfortably and not struggle everyday like I do.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Jobless once agian!



Well the job didn't work out, plus I wasn't really to fond of the job lol Come to find out my back want hold out and I am now force to work from home. I am now back to "trying to work from home" you noticed I said trying lol. I can't prognosticate anymore about this considering my husband is still out of work and we are needing money like really bad. Its pretty sad when your parents are basically helping you to keep afloat during the month. Nope, I am not running to my parents and asking for there help, they are offering it and I know better then to turn them down :) Plus our car is wanting to break down on us every time we turn around. We get something else fixed and bam!, something else breaks. Its like "geez god, will you give me a break" So hopefully things will start looking up soon, because I don't know if things could get any worse!  Until next time ...

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Finally Found A Job

Well I have finally found a job, although it isn't my "dream job", but its a job and right now we desperately need some extra money coming in. Now my husband on the other hand is excited for me, but is also down in the dumps as well. He feels he should be the one working and bringing in the money. Sometimes I feel maybe I shouldn't take this job and let him find work, but we need gas in our car and bills that are overdue. So I don't have much choices here. My husband at this very moment is getting our wii together to be pawned just to get some gas money. Now, you know we are on desperate times if we have to resort to that! It sometimes suck being an adult, I so wish I could go back to my teenage years and not have any worries but just hanging out with my friends and having fun.

I hope  all goes well when I start work tomorrow, I haven't worked in almost 2 years since I hurt my back and on top of that I am so not a morning person. I have to be work at 5 am and get off at 1. So I guess I better get me a good nights sleep and  drink me a lot of coffee in the morning so I can be somewhat coherent and not so grouchy lol.  I am the only person that can make it good or bad,if I go in with a negative attitude, then it will be a bad day. 

Thursday, April 19, 2012

I think I have lost my mind!


 
Today, I literally went postal on my husband. Yelling, screaming, throwing things, saying hurtful things to him. It all started because something he said rub me the wrong way and it was just a little thing. I am not usually this way and i don't like it when I get this way, it seems lately I have been on edge about everything and I am not myself. I have alot going on in my life right now and I guess everything is starting to catch up with me.

I used to have a real bad temper, but I learned to control it but lately I have been seeing it come out more and  I don't like that side of me. I have lot of build up anger inside of me and it isn't towards my husband, but I take it out on him. It isn't fair to him and I hate myself for doing it.

But today I think I have made a break thru and realize why I am so angry, so now its up to me to fix it. It may mean pissing people off along the way, but I am willing to take that risk. I have let everybody and everything control my life for so long, now its time to take that control back.

So let me give you a word of advice, if you are angry at something and its eating you up "DON'T TAKE OUT ON THE ONES YOU LOVE" because in the end you will regret it. Also take that control back and do whatever you have too to let go of that anger, even if it means confronting the situation or person your angry at.

Just some words of wisdom.. until next time..


Monday, April 16, 2012

Another job interview

Woohoo, I got another job interview Wednesday at a local bath store.  Got the call today, altho not going to get my hopes up to high considering what happened with my last interview. I told my husband and he looks at me with a  said face and saids " why isn't anyone calling me back" poor guy :) I honestly don't know why he isn't getting any calls back considering he has more work experience then I do. To be honest I rather work from home, but we need the money. I am tired of not having any money to go buy a gallon a of milk or put gas in our car. Sometimes you gotta scarfice to get where you want to be.  So hopefully all goes well on my interview, providing I don't choke :)  Filling out the applications is the wasy part, but trying to convience them to hire you is the hardest part.  Unless your those types of person that can sell like toliet paper to a perfect stranger on the street for $10.  Hmm.. I am so not that type of person lol. Well.. wish me luck and I will post on here what happens.


Until next time..

Friday, April 13, 2012

Getting a new facelift!

I have decided to give my blog an new look, so bare with me while I finish tweaking it :) I have neglected the blog to long.  So keep checking back and I hope you like the new look!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Its been awhile, time to vent!

Anywho, to break things down for ya.. my husband and I bought a trailer about a month ago. Paid cash with settlement money I got for an work related injury.. but after the trailer was bought and the new furniture, etc. didn' leave hardly any money left. Well now we are practically broke. My husband and I have been trying to find a job about 4 weeks now and for some reason these managers are overlooking us and my husband has the experience. I can understand why they would overlook me because I don't have alot of work experience, due to being a stay at home mom since my kids was young. luckily we get some income coming in with my husbands ssi checks, bt by the time we pay our lot rent and what bills we can pay.. it doesn't leave us with much. Its hard to make very little money stretch out for a full month


Its getting frustrating to know end. I am constantly looking on the computer for jobs and daily submitting applications. I had on interview, but even though I had the experience for that job they overlooked me because of my lapse in work history. My husband had one manager say they will call him back, only to not get that phone call. I mean seriously what is going on in this world? Do you have to literally beg and grovel to get a job now days? Honestly, I am tired of busting my butt everything trying to find any job, only to get overlooked. Now I know why alot of people start working from home, I am conserdng that myself. But that will take a while to get going and we need the money now. Has anyone been having that same issue? If so,please let me know I am not alone. :)

Monday, March 19, 2012

Job Hunting Sucks!

All I can say is job hunting sucks, especially when you been out of the loop for almost 2 years. I have been out putting in applications, filling out applications online for the past 2 weeks and have gotten two call backs. I know that isn't so bad, but most of the hiring managers look at my pathethic work history and are prolly thinking "why should I bother with this woman"   I went to an interview today, altho she did say that I had the experience, but she did comment on my lack of work history. hmm.. so I guess I will find out in a couple of days if she calls me. I so hope I do get it.. its only part time but it something until I find something better. Plus it gives me time to focus on my online activities :)  But in the meantime I will keep looking, evedutally somebody will take pity on me and give me a break! Well until next time...

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Will It Stop?

I sometimes wonder how I am going to stop the feud between my daughter and my husband. My dh is her step father and she accepts him, but she is 18, very outspoken and has attitudes once in awhile that leads into fights with him. My dh can't stand that and gets angry. Sometimes he will say hurtful things like shut up, etc. He also has different views then I do and if it isn't done his way then that leads into fights. My dh and her get into just about every day and I am to the point where I don't know what to do about it. I feel like I am getting dragged in the middle of it, caught between both of them. I love my daughter very much as I do my dh, but if I take my daughters side my dh gets mad and if I take his side my daughter gets mad. 

I have tried talking to my dh but he want listen to me always saying that I am taking her side, which I'm not unless I feel he has done wrong. I told myself that maybe I need to just keep my mouth shut and stay out of it. But she is my dauther, so it isn't that easy.  Grant it my daughter is wrong with her attitudes and the way she talks to him or us, but he is in the wrong too sometimes.  I feel like I am caught in between a rock and a hardplace.  It also breaks my heart, bc the more he acts this way the more I am disapointed in him and losing my respect.   I just wish I could snap my fingers and everything will be okay, because I honestly don't know how much of this I can take. Just like I have always told him and her enough is enough. Something has to give, or steps has to be taken to end it.   The question is when or what?

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Where to find the time?

It seems I can't find time these past couple of days to blog, I honestly don't know how people with more then one blog does it.  The ironic thing is I plan on starting atleast  3 more blogs. Hmm.. I know what your thinking "where is she going to find time?" especially when you are running a household like mine and taking care of kids. I am constantly having my daughter scream "mamma" when she gets home from school  and she is 18 lol or my husband wanting me for some reason. Its get frustrating because I am very passionate about this blog, although it is a  personal blog its away for me to express who I am and also its a great stress releaser lol. I am sure there are alot of mommy bloggers out there that symphatize with me.  Hopefully I will get on a schedule and be able to stick to it, I feel I have to treat my blogs like a job. Because although this one isn't generating income, my goal is for my others one too. So I guess it will be alot hours sitting at my computer and a schedule to stick too. Well once agian its almost midnight, so I will bear you good night and until next time..

Monday, March 5, 2012

I am back

Phew.. man I so hate moving.. this past couple of weeks have been on headache after another. Well if you have been reading my posts you may already know that we have bought us a new trailer and its just beautiful. Far cry from what we was living in. Woohoo, finally made out of that hell hole. I am not kidding I am talking litearly, that place was falling part and had black mode in it. So we needed to get out of there and my settlement money is what did it. Now we live in a beautiful trailer that is in one piece and in a nice trailer park. (which  my kids live in..hehehehehehe. Such a big plus)

So now I am back and will be posting more, plus a few other projects in the works. Got to help pay the bills in our new home, so I guess that means long hours on the computer lol Oh, well if that is what it takes, then so be it. Tommorrow is Tip Tuesdays, so I will  be posting some great tips, so don't forget to check them out. Good night all and until next time...

Monday, February 27, 2012

Moving into our new trailer!

I am so excited, we got the keys to our new trailer we bought last Friday. We are in the process of moving everything in right now.. I am so proud to finally be an owner of my own home and not have to pay rent anymore or have to put up with landlords. Its an awesome feeling and what is more awesome is my husband and I did this all by ourselves.  My dad kinda felt left out :) but this is what we needed to do and dammit we did! The most awesome thing about buying this trailer is that its in the same trailer park my kids live in with there dad.. How cool is that? They live in the front, we live in the back. My son is already talking about coming over our house when we get totally moved in and staying for an hour or two after school.  Plus he gets his own room, since he has to share one with his step brother which is an terror.. so you can imagine how excited he is. Steph  my youngest is excited also, she already bought stuff for her half of the room. she is sharing it with her oldest sister..  My oldest is just beyond estatic.. she told me yesterday that it felt right and we was where we belong.. for my daughter to tell me that was just and overwhelming feeling.  One of the main reasons we bought the trailer was for my kids. I know I know I am rambling but I can't help it, just to show off my trailer belong are some pics.. it isn't furnished yet but you get an idea of what it looks like.  Until next time..






Thursday, February 23, 2012

Enough is Enough

I swear my ex husband and my kid are driving me crazy with all the bullshit. Okay, I get an email from him today accusing me of not spending time with my kids and leaving them with my oldest daughter while my husband and I go out on Friday nights. See, I get my kids every other weekend for now, but I have never left them with my daughter or anyone so we can go out. Now mind you my youngest daughter told him this.. well that got me pissed off. For starters she lied to her father, lying is one thing I do not put up with it. This isn't the first time they have went and told half truths or flat out lies to there father and then it starts a feud between me and him. This has been going on for 4 years now. 


I told him that he needs to sit the kids down and get to the bottom of this because I am tired of being accused of stuff that doesn't happen. Why, my kids go back and them this I don't know. Because when they are with me they don't' want to go back home and we always have a good time. I know that my kids get upset because we don't' have the money to take them places every time they come over here. But just like I told my ex, even if we do have the money we wouldn't do that anyways. I am trying to teach my kids that money isn't everything that you can have fun without having to spend money to do it. My ex and his new wife basically buy there love, that isn't how I do things.  My kids obviously can't or want understand that. So, I am about to really show the side of me that my ex or my kids don't want to see.. because I am seriously getting fed up with all this bullshit.  


Enough is enough.. bottom line!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Tip Tuesday & Freebie Fridays

I know I forgot to do my weekly posts for tip Tuesdays and Freebie Fridays! I am so sorry, I will make it up to you this friday.. it will be something just absolutely great!

I know its been awhile!

I know it has been awhile since I posted last alot has been going on these past couple of weeks.  My husband and I have been running around trailer and furniture shopping. Wooo.. I tell you that is very tiring :) But it paid off, we have found a trailer we are buying when I get my settlement money and the best thing is its in the same trailer park that my kids live in.  We get an very nice trailer and I get to be closer to my kids.. what more can a mom as for?  Although my ex and his mmm wife want like it to much, since they obviously hate us for some reason. But oh, well they will get over it and life goes on. We are so excited can't wait to get out where we are living at and move on to something much better. Once we get moved in I will take a pic and post it on here.. just have to gloat some more about it lol


But anywho, we also found some great furniture.. we are buying everything new for the trailer.  Its going to be awesome.  The downside is it  will take most of my settlement to do all of this, but it will be well worth the investment.. Bc we can call it ours and not have to deal with asshole landlords and we can do what we want.  Yay, baby!  So for the next couple of it weeks we will be busy getting everything in order, but once we are in our new place it will be all well worth it.. well guys until next time...

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Introducing Tip Tuesdays and Freebie Fridays

Every Tuesday I will be offering you tips on many things from skincare, parenthood, marriage to working from home, Plus every Friday I will be offering cool freebies. So here is my first Tip Tuesday post.

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100 Beauty Tips
  1. No more refined foods - One of the best ways to stay as beautiful as ever is to avoid eating refined or highly processed foods. Such types of foods can rub you off important nutrients that are needed by your body, and that could make your skin look dull. Aside from that, they can also get you constipated.
  2. Raw food is better - Eating raw foods means not overcooking your meals. Such kind of practice will enhance your beauty, since raw foods are still filled with vitamins, enzymes, and other nutrients that can take care of your skin and hair. Aside from that, it has been proven that raw foods can make wrinkles and age spots less obvious.
  3. First thing to do in the morning - It is best that when you wake up in the morning, you drink a glass of water, and eat a piece of your favourite fruit, like banana. This would ensure that your skin is properly hydrated, and the fruit would also help in maintaining its radiance. In addition, such a practice can also help you maintain your weight, or lose some.
  4. Preventing grey hair - Making use of oil for your hair can help in preventing grey hair. However, to make it more effective, you can add a few drops of rosemary essential oil to it. Aside from that, you can also eat a teaspoon of curry leaf chutney at least every other day, since it has components, which can strengthen the cells that form the pigmentation from within.
  5. Seal your nail polish - Having a nail polish that is shiny and glossy offers a beautiful sight to see. Thus, it is best that you prevent it from scratches and peeling by applying a top coat over your nail polish. By applying a top coat to seal the nail polish, you would be able to extend its beauty even for 7 days.
  6. Practice a morning skin care routine - Following a skin care routine each morning can help a lot in maintaining your beauty. A typical routine that you can follow would involve removing all dirt from your skin with the use of a deep cream cleanser, and rinsing it with water; applying a mild moisturizer; and, applying a small amount of face powder to control oil buildup.
  7. Use cream as your skin cleanser - Cleaning your skin on a regular manner is essential in maintaining its beauty. However, it is best to make use of cream cleanser to do this, since it won’t take away the natural oil from your skin, which protects it. Don’t use anything that can dry out your skin, since it can become prone to bacteria and cellular damage.
  8. Use rosewater as toner - Using rosewater as your toner provides lots of benefits. Aside from maintaining the radiant looks of your skin, rosewater actually contains substances, which can also maintain your skin’s moisture. In addition, it is also a good solution that you can use if you have allergic skin or to treat sunburn.
  9. Get enough sleep - Getting enough rest is one of the most important things to do, when it comes to maintaining your beauty. You need to have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night; and, it is best that you are already asleep by 10 in the evening, so as to maximize the benefits from your beauty sleep.
  10. Drink enough amounts of water - To maintain your beauty, you need to have a skin that has good moisture. To achieve that, you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Aside from flushing out harmful toxins from your body, it can also get rid of excess heat. In addition, enough amounts of water can also help you maintain your weight, and prevent constipation.
  11. Drink milk each day - Drinking milk is one of the best things that you can do in order to maintain your beauty. When you drink milk each day, you would be providing your body with the essential nutrients to strengthen your hair and bones. Aside from that, it can also make your skin look younger, enhance your health and the looks of your eyes.
  12. Refrigerate toners and floral waters during summer time - Toners and floral water can help you freshen up, especially during the warmer months. Thus, it is best that you keep them inside the refrigerator during the summer months, so that you can use them cold. To feel refreshed, you can always spray your face with it.
  13. Never pick pimples - Having lots of pimples on your face can affect your beauty. Thus, you don’t want it to multiply. Picking your pimples is actually one of the things that can make you have more of them. This is because pricking it can spread the infection further. Aside from that, it can also damage your skin tissue around the pimple.
  14. Exfoliate your hands each week - Having hands that are soft and smooth would definitely add more to your already beautiful image. To achieve that, you should exfoliate your hands once a week, with the use of a natural exfoliating liquid. Use it in light circular movements, so as to gently massage your skin.
  15. Fix your yellow nails - Yellow nails is not something that you can be proud off. Thus, if you have them, you can simply make use of a homemade whitening bath for it. All you need to do is to mix enough lemon juice and rose petals into a bowl of clean water, and dip your hands into it. After going through that process, apply a moisturizing lotion to enhance the results.
  16. Replace candies and chocolates with fresh fruits - One of the many weaknesses of some people is to crave for sweets, which can affect their beauty. Thus, instead of eating candies, and other food items that are filled with sugar, you should eat fresh fruits. Foods that have high sugar content can enlarge your pores, aside from the fact that it can make you gain weight.
  17. Have a facial once a month - Going through facial each month can provide you with lots of benefits. Some of which would include collagen and elastin recovery, improve the circulation of your blood vessels, even out your skin color, improve hydration, and improve skin tone. It can also make your skin soft and radiant.
  18. Keep your makeup simple and light each day - It is always best to show people your natural beauty. You can achieve this by keeping your makeup as simple and light each day. When you do that, you would also prevent skin damage, which is one of the effects of using heavy makeup on a regular basis.
  19. Using lip balm - Keep in mind that maintaining the condition of your lips can also enhance your beauty. To do that, it is always best to carry a lip balm wherever you may go. Lip balm can prevent your lips from drying out. Because of that, it is one of the best ways to prevent or cure lip chapping. With the right kind of lip balm, it can also soften your lips.
  20. Be gentle with your skin near your eyes - The skin under your eyes is one of the most sensitive parts of your body. Thus, it is best that you are gentle with it. You should not pull or stretch it, since it would definitely show, and affect your looks. With regular pulling and stretching in that part of your face, it can look wrinkled or saggy in no time.
  21. Be conscious of your weight - One of the many things that can affect your beauty is your weight. Thus, it is best that you keep a close watch to it. Whether you gain or lose too much of it, you would start to have problems in properly fitting your clothes. Thus, it is best to maintain your weight at an ideal level, so that you would look fit and healthy all the time.
  22. Don’t visit the kitchen too often - If you want to prevent having bouts and bouts of acne infection, you should avoid going to the kitchen, especially when someone is cooking. You need to keep in mind that there is oil floating around your kitchen, when it is heated. Therefore, if you visit it lots of times in a day, then you would be accumulating oil on your skin, which is bad news.
  23. Minimize stress - Whenever you are stressed out, it would actually show on your eyes, the expression of your face, as well as your skin. In fact, stress can also cause pimples. Therefore, you should minimize stress as much as possible. You can do that by taking deep breaths whenever you encounter stressful situations. Aside from that, it is also best to follow other healthy practices.
  24. Avoid oily foods - When you eat foods that are filled with oil, it would eventually get accumulated, which can lead to weight gain. Gaining weight can alter your figure, aside from the fact that it can put you at risk to a number of diseases. In addition, oily foods is also one of the top causes of pimples.
  25. Keep your hands off your face - If you want to prevent pimples to affect your image, then you should keep your hands off your face. You need to remember that there is always a tendency for your hands to touch certain things, which may contain dirt and bacteria. When you touch your face on a regular basis, then you may irritate it. Thus, touch your face only when you need to, and only with a recently washed hand.
  26. Keep away from the sun - Exposing yourself to the sun can irritate your skin, which can lead to having pimples. Aside from that, it can also cause dry skin. Therefore, it is best to stay in the shade in most parts of the day. If you really need to go out, then it is best to make use of a quality sunscreen product.
  27. Get help with severe acne - There are times when acne can attack without warning. If you do have severe acne, you should not hesitate in getting help for it. Visit a dermatologist as soon as possible, so that you can finally put a stop to it, and live a life with healthy and acne free skin.
  28. Try one product at a time - To cure acne or any other skin disorders, you may have a tendency to make use of different types of products all at once. Instead of doing that, you should try one product at a time, so as to give it a chance to work. Aside from that, it is best to focus on a reliable product, than applying different ones, since applying too many of them may irritate your skin further.
  29. Wear the right clothes - You have to keep in mind that the way you dress up yourself can have a huge impact on the way you look. Therefore, make sure that you wear clothes that would fit your beauty. Aside from that, you should also wear comfortable clothing, so that you would be able to move freely, and be yourself.
  30. Be mindful of what you apply on your hair - When you apply certain things on your hair, such as gel, hairspray, or mousse, you should do it sparingly. This is because, using it excessively can irritate your scalp. Aside from that, if you have a long hair, and it constantly rubs against your face, then it can also be the root cause for having acne infection.
  31. Change your beauty routine for summer and spring - Being beautiful means that you are wearing the right types of clothing for the right season. Therefore, you have to become more familiar of the clothing trends for different seasons. Aside from that, unlike summer, during the spring season, your skin needs less coverage; thus, it is best to wear lighter makeup for that time of the year.
  32. Apply avocado or coconut oil on your hair during winter - During the winter months, due to the fact that it is too cold, it can leave your hair dry. Aside from that, it can also become brittle, which can lead to split ends. Thus, it is best to apply avocado or coconut oil on it, so that you can ensure that it has good moisture.
  33. Check your makeup kit each year - Each and every year, you should open and check your makeup kit. Bring out all the things that it contains, so that you can see each and every item that you have. Checking it properly would allow you to throw away those items that are about to expire, and buy newer ones for you to use for the following year.
  34. Take care of your hair brushes - You need to clean your hair brushes in a regular basis, in order to maintain the health of your hair. Keep in mind that whenever you use your hair brush while you are outside, or after going outside, it would accumulate dust or dirt. Therefore, if you won’t clean it, then you might be returning back the dust it has collected when you use it after taking a bath, since your hair is wet.
  35. Avoid shampooing or washing your hair everyday - Although washing your hair and shampooing it each day means that it would also smell great, it may not be good for your scalp. Frequent shampooing and washing can actually lead to dry scalp. When that happens, your hair would also appear dry, and it could even lead to dandruff.
  36. Trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks - It is always a good idea to trim your hair on a regular basis, such as every month, or at least every 6 to 8 weeks. Trimming it can ensure proper hair growth. Thus, it can enhance its shine, aside from preventing the occurrence of split ends.
  37. How to condition greasy hair properly - When you apply a conditioner to your oily hair, it is best to avoid applying it directly to its roots. This is because, it can make your greasy hair more oily. Thus, it is best to apply conditioner around the point where your hair meets up with your ears, and up to its tips.
  38. Avoid shampoo or hair products that are filled with sulfates - It is always best to check on the label of the shampoo that you are about to buy from the grocery store. This way, you can avoid products that are filled with sulfates. Sulfates can be harsh to your hair, which can dry up its cuticle.
  39. Make it a practice to remove makeup before bedtime - Whenever you go to parties, and you find yourself too sleepy to remove your makeup before you sleep, then it is best not to apply makeup at all. Leaving makeup on your skin for the night can dry up your skin. Aside from that, it can also irritate it, which can lead to pimples.
  40. Remove dead skin with the use of an exfoliate product - Accumulated dead skin can cause your skin to get irritated or dried up. Therefore, it is best to remove them, with the use of an exfoliate product. Just limit the process for 2 or 3 times in a week though, since some exfoliating products may also contain substances that can dry your skin.
  41. Learn how to make your curls last longer - If you like to curl up your hair from time to time with the use of a curling iron, you probably want it to last longer. To achieve that, make sure that your hair is already dry when you are about to start the process. Don’t use the curling iron for too long though, since it can dry out your hair.
  42. Avoid allergenic substances to avoid antihistamines - If you are allergic to foundation, then you should not use it heavily during allergy seasons. You need to keep in mind that when you have allergic reactions, you need to take antihistamines to gain control over it. Antihistamines can actually dry out your skin, thus it is best to avoid allergenic items.
  43. Using quality blotting papers in order to manage oil buildup - To avoid accumulating too much oil on your face, use quality blotting papers to manage it. Aside from being effective in managing oil buildup, blotting papers can also help you clean up your skin around your eyes and emphasize it.
  44. Reapply sunscreens every two to three hours - When you purchase sunscreen lotions, you may come across products, which would indicate that it can last for the whole day. However, in most cases, they only last for 2 to 3 hours. Therefore, it is best to reapply it every 2 hours, especially if you are going to be exposed to sunlight for the whole day.
  45. Take care of pimple faster with tea tree oil - A good way to take care of pimples is to apply tea tree oil. It actually contains components, which can speed up the healing process. Aside from that, applying the said oil can also make you look like you don’t have a zit. Thus, it can help you a lot if you are on your way to a party.
  46. How to avoid flaky mascara - Using a flaky mascara is something that you don’t want to go through. To avoid it, you should use mascara that you have just bought recently, since becoming flaky is usually caused by being too old. Aside from purchasing a new one, make sure to close it after using, so that it would retain its moisture.
  47. What to do before blow drying your hair - To ensure that your hair achieves more body, you should apply a little amount of gel. By doing that, it would lift your hair to some extent to give it the look that you want. Put the blow dryer in medium level though, so that you won’t dry out your hair too much and make it look dull.
  48. If you have curly hair, use your fingers to brush out your curls - This is one of the best things that you can do in order to achieve a tousled look for your curly hair. Aside from that, it can also ensure that your curls would go together, which can enhance the shine and beauty of your locks. In addition, it would also make your curls bigger.
  49. Measure two fingers from your nose when it comes to where you want to apply the blush on - In applying your blush on, it is best to keep it around two fingers apart from your nose. This is to ensure that your cheeks would get emphasized the way you want it to be. Aside from that, it would also accentuate other desirable features you have.
  50. Use a conditioning treatment to prevent hair color from fading - One of the things that you don’t want to happen is to see your hair color fading too fast, especially in summer months. To ensure that it won’t happen, make use of a conditioning treatment after coloring your hair. Do it every week or at least every other month to ensure that it would take effect.
  51. Keep your makeup at minimum levels during the summer months - During the summer months, although it is best to put more coverage on your skin, it is still best to keep it at minimal levels. Doing it that way would ensure that your skin won’t get irritated easily. Aside from that, it would also enhance your looks, when it is sunny outside.
  52. Keep your eyes cool - Keeping your eyes cool, especially during warmer months, can have lots of positive effects on your beauty. It can provide you relief from stress, aside from taking care of dark circles. To achieve that, make use of cotton pads that have been dipped in cucumber juice and place it on your eyes.
  53. Choose the right kind of lipstick to match your hair, eyes, and skin - Choosing the right shade of lipstick would light up your skin, eyes, and your skin. Therefore, selection should be done properly, which may involve a series of trials and errors. Have a friend accompany you in buying your lipstick, so that she can also help you out with it.
  54. How to revive curls at the middle of the day - If you love to have curls, then you want it to last longer than it should. The good news is that, you can do something to revive it. What you can do is to make use of pomade and apply it on your hair with the use of your palms. Scrunch just a little, in order to achieve the effects that you want.
  55. How to properly use a flat iron to straighten your hair - In using a flat iron, you need to keep in mind that it makes use of heat to straighten your hair. Thus, the longer you use it, the more damaging it can be for your hair. To go around it, it is best to air dry your hair first, before you make use of the flat iron. You will be able to minimize exposing your hair to the heat this way.
  56. Take a vitamin supplement that has biotin in it - Taking a vitamin supplement will enhance your health, as well as the beauty of your hair. However, if you want to make sure that you are taking something that can enhance hair growth, then choose one that contains biotin. Biotin makes hair grow faster and healthier.
  57. How to cover split ends effectively - If you are already on your way to a party, when you just realized that you got split ends, there is something you can do to hide it. All you need to do is to straighten the ends with a flat iron, and apply a hair cream. Don’t forget that cutting the ends is also another solution that you can consider.
  58. How to choose the right kind of foundation - Choosing the right shade of foundation can be tricky to some women. All you actually need to do is to simply choose one that has a shade, nearest to your color. To make sure that it is, you can always apply some on your jaw line, and compare it to the color of your neck. This would provide you the guidance you need, whether you need to choose lighter or darker ones.
  59. How to prevent fungal infection on your feet - Fungal infection on people’s feet, which smell’s bad, can be quite common during summer time. This is because the heat can make feet perspire more. To ensure that this does not happen to you, you should wash your feet on a regular basis, and make sure that they are really dry prior to wearing your shoes. It could also be better if you wear open shoes than close ones, during this time of the year.
  60. How to properly choose organic beauty products - It is a good idea to purchase organic beauty products, since they are not loaded with toxic chemicals. However, you should also make sure that the product you are purchasing is really organic. To ensure that this is the case, choose only those that are certified by a government agency, as true organic.
  61. What to do after using a hair conditioning mask - When you make use of a hair conditioning mask, it can actually open up the hair cuticles. To make sure that your hair cuticles are closed after using the said mask, all you need to do is to apply a cold water rinse. Cold water can actually close your skin pores, as well as the hair cuticles.
  62. Make use of clarifying shampoo to maintain the health of your hair and scalp - It is not uncommon for a woman to make use of certain hair care products for the whole week, especially when reporting for work or attending parties. Because of that, these products can leave certain chemicals on your hair and scalp, which may eventually harm it. To clear your hair from such substances, make use of a clarifying shampoo at the end of the week.
  63. What to do with a chipped nail polish - If your nail polish has been chipped, if you still have time, you can always visit the parlor to get it fixed. Since they are the experts, you can entrust your nail polish to them. However, if you don’t have time for that, you can actually add glitter on top of it, in order to hide the chip from the public.
  64. How to prevent undesirable eye bags - When the area just below your eyes appear puffed, you may not want to go out with your friends because of it. However, to make sure that it does not happen again, make sure that that area is always properly hydrated, and not often disturbed. Aside from that getting enough sleep can also prevent it effectively.
  65. Exfoliate your ingrown hairs -Having ingrown hairs is not just unsightly, but it can also be painful. To fix it, you can actually exfoliate, so that you would be able to remove the dead cells. On top of that, it could also help the ingrown hair to finally go back to its normal growth.
  66. When to apply creams - Creams can help you provide the moisture needed by your skin. However, it is best to apply them after taking a bath. This is because showering can actually wash out the natural oil from your skin. Therefore, when you apply the cream, it can help your skin in regaining back its natural oil and moisture.
  67. How to keep hair color as vibrant as possible - Getting a new hair color can be expensive nowadays. Thus, it is best to maintain the vibrant of your hair color for as long as possible. To achieve that, you can simply make use of shampoos and conditioners, which are made for hair that has been colored. Just make sure to choose quality products, so that you would benefit from them.
  68. Use a concealer to hide any imperfections - Whenever you have a pimple that you want to hide, you can always make use of a concealer for it. Aside from pimples though, you can also make use of it for any skin blemishes. Just choose a concealer that comes from a reputable company, so that you can be assured of its effectiveness.
  69. Cleansers are better to use on face than soaps - When it comes to taking care of your face, it is better to use cleansers for it. Cleansers are actually gentler to your skin, and they can prevent breakouts. Thus, it you want to have healthier skin, use cleansers for your face, and soap for your body.
  70. Wearing sunglasses to prevent wrinkles on your face - If you are expecting to get exposed to the sun for the most parts of the day, then you should wear sunglasses. A good pair of sunglasses would not just take good care of your eyes, but it can also prevent wrinkles. This is because, without it, you would be squinting, which can cause wrinkles.
  71. How to properly remove blackheads - Blackheads are unsightly, which is why it is a good idea to get rid of them. You need to make sure though that you are doing it properly, with the use of nose strips. Pinching it, or squeezing your skin to remove the blackheads, would just irritate that part of your face, which can make it appear red, or cause pimples.  
  72. Don’t forget to clean your ears on a regular basis - It is always best to also maintain the cleanliness of your ears. However, you don’t have to do it on a daily basis, since it can irritate your ear drums, whenever you use the q-tip. Just do it every 3 days, after taking a bath, to remove the ear wax.
  73. Avoid skin products that contain lots of alcohol - When you make use of certain skin products, whether it would be for your face, your hands, or legs, avoid using those that contain lots of alcohol. This is because alcohol can dry out your skin, and make it look dull. Therefore, when you buy such products, make sure to check the labels before paying them.
  74. Applying toothpaste on your pimples - When you have pimples, one of the best remedies for it is actually to apply toothpaste on your zits topically. Just make sure that the toothpaste is not something that is very strong. Toothpaste can dry out the pimple, which is why it can help in getting rid of it.
  75. Visit your dentist regularly to have a great smile - Having a great smile is one of the essentials to look as beautiful as possible. Thus, you should visit your dentist regularly, in order to effectively maintain the health of your teeth. Aside from that, if there is something that needs to be done, your dentist would immediately tell you about it.
  76. Apply teeth whitening products to enhance the color of your teeth - There are actually lots of products today, which you can make use of to improve the color of your teeth. Some of these whitening products are in the form of toothpastes, while others are in strips. Aside from that, there are also other procedures, which can provide you with the results in a faster manner.
  77. Brush and floss your teeth regularly to maintain its health - When you brush your teeth on a regular basis, you would be able to ensure that it is free from food particles, which can cause it to decay. However, brushing may not be enough; therefore, it is best that aside from brushing, you should also floss your teeth regularly.
  78. Use natural hair products to maintain the fullness of your hair - There are lots of natural hair products today, which can help you maintain the fullness of your hair. Some of them are filled with coconut oil, while some with Aloe Vera. Keep in mind though, that you can also have your own Aloe Vera plant in your house, so that you would simply make use of it instead of buying hair care products.
  79. Ask for a hot oil treatment on a regular basis - Whether you get a hair cut every now and then or not, it is best to go through a hot oil treatment on a regular basis. Hot oil can actually enhance the fullness of your hair. Aside from that, it can also prevent dandruff, and maintain your scalp’s moisture.
  80. Never substitute conditioner for shampoo - Some people think that using a conditioner can be more beneficial than using a shampoo. On the contrary, it is actually the opposite, since using a conditioner without shampooing beforehand can make your hair look greasier. Thus, a conditioner should not be viewed as an alternative to shampoo.
  81. Do not shampoo your hair for more than once in a day - Some people think that the more they clean their hair, the better it is, which is why they shampoo for more than once in a day. This is actually not a good practice, since it can dry out your hair and your scalp. When that happens, your hair would look dull, and it might even trigger dandruff.
  82. Do not be hesitant in changing your hairstyle from time to time - Changing your hairstyle from time to time is actually good, since it provides people a glimpse of the different sides of you. Aside from that, it would also give you a chance to really identify the kind of hairstyle that would suit you best, in terms of comfort and looks.
  83. Use some hair dye if your hair is getting gray - If your hair is getting gray, there is no need to be ashamed in dyeing it. Dyeing your hair would make you look younger. However, you should choose something that is not too harsh for it. Aside from that, after applying the hair dye, you should apply conditioner, to help make up for the lost moisture and oil.
  84. Wash off mousse, gel, or any other hair products before going to bed - Before you call it a day, it is always best to remove any kind of hair products that you have applied. This is because mousse, gels, or any other items that you use to style your hair, can get your scalp irritated when allowed to stay overnight. Aside from that, they can also cause pimples.
  85. Trim your fingernails on a regular basis - Trimming your nails is good not just for your hygiene but also for your beauty. However, it is best that you trim it in consistent lengths. Aside from that, make sure that you know how to shape them nicely, so that they would look fashionable.
  86. Wear gloves in the winter - During colder months, you may see that your hands would get dried out. To prevent dry and calloused hands, you should wear gloves, especially when you go out of your house. Aside from that, you can also soak your hands in warm water, which is filled with olive oil for 5 minutes.
  87. Always wear clean socks - When you wear socks, it is best that you make sure that they are clean. Wearing dirty socks is not a good sight to see. Aside from that, they can also make your feet dirty. In addition, dirty socks can also trigger bad smell on your feet.
  88. Choose clothes that fit you comfortably - Wearing clothes that are either too tight or too big for you is not a good idea. It can make you uncomfortable, which can affect the way you carry yourself. Thus, before going out of the house, make sure that you are wearing something that perfectly fits you.
  89. Wash your clothes on a regular basis, but do it carefully - Washing your clothes after wearing them on a regular basis should be done, not just for hygiene, but also to ensure that they are maintained well. However, it is best to check the kind of materials they are made off, so that you can apply the right kind of washing. If you are not conscious about it, then you might end up with clothes that are cleaned, but are no longer in good shape.
  90. Choose dress or shirts that complement with your skin tone - Make use of dress or shirts that have colors, which would flatter your skin tone. For example, if you have fair skin, then it may not be a good idea to wear an all black dress. Aside from that, when you combine certain colors, you should also make sure that they all match perfectly.
  91. Highlight the color of your eyes by wearing the right color of shirts - Don’t forget that you can also consider your eyes as a factor, when it comes to choosing the color you want to wear. For example, if you have blue eyes, then wearing something blue, may it be your shirt, pants, or socks, would surely highlight them.
  92. If you want to have a pet dog, choose one that does not shed off its fur too much - Lots of people are allergic to animal dander, and if you are one of them, then it is best to choose a pet that does not shed too much fur. You can also prevent your clothes from looking like they have fur growing out from them, by having a lint roller.
  93. Use products that are made for anti-aging, but choose carefully - There are lots of anti-aging skin care products that are available in the market today. Using them would prevent wrinkles, blemishes, and such. However, make sure to choose quality products, so that you are assured of their effectiveness as well as your safety.
  94. Prevent bad breath by watching what you eat - Keep in mind that there are certain food items, which can cause someone to have bad breath, such as onions and garlic. Aside from bad breath, they can also have some negative effects on your body odor, and gas. Thus, it is best to eat lots of them only in times when you are staying at home.
  95. Exercise on a regular basis - One of the best ways to prevent gaining weight is to get enough exercise. However, there is no need to go through strenuous ones. Just doing regular cardiovascular routines would already help a lot, such as swimming, jogging, biking, and walking. Just make sure to combine it with an effective diet program, so that you can reach your goals.
  96. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables - Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables would ensure that your skin is well hydrated. Aside from that, since they are filled with dietary fiber, you can also maintain your weight more effectively. Fiber can actually suppress your appetite in a natural way, and it can also help your body in flushing out harmful toxins.
  97. Eat more times in a day but in lesser portions - If you really need to lose weight, instead of eating only 3 times in day, increase it to 5 times, but be mindful of the portions. Eating more times can actually boost your metabolism, which can facilitate burning more fats and calories. You need to make sure that you are eating lesser amounts of foods each time though, so that you won’t gain weight.
  98. Increase your daily physical activities to lose weight - If you don’t want to exercise, but you need to lose weight, there are actually other things that you can do to achieve your goal. Aside from dieting, you can lose weight by increasing your daily physical activities. Such activities can include walking towards the grocery store, parking your car blocks away from your office, using the stairs instead of the elevator, and such.
  99. Follow a healthy diet - Having a healthy diet means that you would provide your body with the nutrients that it needs, such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. When you have adequate amounts of these nutrients, you would be able to maintain a more radiant skin, better body figure, and healthier hair.
  100. Eat slower - When you eat in a slower pace, you would end up with lesser amounts of food in your stomach. This is because, your body would take a certain amount of time to send a signal to your brain that it is already full. Thus, when you eat slower, you would already feel that you are already satisfied, even when you have not consumed the usual amount of foods that you eat yet.
  101. Don’t starve yourself to lose weight - In losing weight, there are certain diet programs, which are pretty restrictive, in which they make you starve to achieve your goals. When you starve yourself, such as going through fasting, your body may go through a state, in which it would lower down your metabolism. Aside from that, even if you lose weight through it, you could look saggy for losing lots of moisture.