Ebates

I am always on the hunt for a bargain or ways to earn extra money (legally).  If it is free to sign up and I don't have to do too much then I am signing up.  This is why I signed up on ebates.com, you earn cash back for just shopping online. 

I started using Ebates right before Christmas.  I would go to ebates.com and then search for the online store I wanted to order from.  Once I click on the site name a new window/tab opened and I would shop like I normally would. 

I have already received a check back from my purchases made for Christmas and I have received a $10 Walmart gift card (which I used this morning).

If you are interested in signing up, please use my link below.  I will receive a referral fee if you use my link. Once you sign up, send your link to your friends and get a referral bonus as well.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to leave me a comment. 

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=EOkneSEwE%2F7ePJMvqWHhqQ%3D%3D

Lip Exfoliation - DIY

Last week I noticed my lips were starting to peel. There is nothing I hate most than to get that dreaded dead skin on my lips, especially because I love to wear lipstick.

I figured we exfoliate our skin why not our lips. So I went on a google and YouTube search.  After going to numerous sites and YT clips, I came up with a good recipe.

For my lip exfoliation, I mix the following together:

2 tbsp of sugar (white or brown)

1/2 tsp of olive oil

1 tsp of honey

I applied the paste mixture to my lips then rub it in a little. Then I took a toothbrush (new) and brushed my lips in a circular motion to remove the dead skin. Make sure you are being gentle when doing this step, you don't want to cause your lips to bleed.

Once I removed the dead skin, I rinsed my lips off, dried them off and applied a lip balm.

My lips were/are super soft. I will definitely add lip exfoliation to my weekly routine.

Suave Family VoxBox

I received another voxbox from Influenster!  I get so excited when I get an email saying a pre-qualify for a box.  The last box I received was back in July.

The Suave Family voxbox contained three regular size suave products for each family member.  I received the following items:

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Deep Conditioning Shine Mask - $3.49
Suave Kids Detangling Spray - $3.99
Suave Men Active Sport Body Wash - $2.00

As many of my readers know, I have natural hair and I try to watch what I use in my hair.  I stay away from products that contain sulfate, petroleum and mineral oil.  As I do more research I also try to avoid products with any (-)cones in it.  The Moroccan Infusions Deep Conditioning Shine Mask contains most of the ingredients I try to avoid in it.  However, I did try it and I must say I did like the product *runs and hides from the natural hair nazis*

The mask has a thick texture, which I like and it smells great.  Last week I used heat on my hair for the first time in 2 years.  The mask help with bringing moisture back to my ends that I thought may have been heat damaged.

Overall, this is a good product.  I would recommend it to those who don't really worry too much about the ingredients.  For myself, I will continue to use the mask until it runs out.  However, I most likely will not  purchase this particular Suave product.  I will stick with my Suave Natural Coconut Conditioner.

I had to test the Suave Kids Detangling Spray on my hair since my girls have locs.  The spray I received came in double dutch apple scent which smells amazing.  It did it's job in detangling my hair.  Only complaint is that it contains one of the -cones. 

My husband was not able to test the Suave Men Active Sport Body Wash as he stated suave body wash products break him out.  I used it on my 7 year old son with no problems.  We (my son and I) both like the smell of the body wash.


Thanks again to Influester for sending me these products complimentary for testing purposes.

Random facts about me

Just about everyone on Facebook are playing the random facts game.  When someone list random facts about themselves, you like the status and they in return inbox you a number.  You then make a status (the number they sent you) of random facts about yourself.

I though instead of listing the facts on FB, I'll just do it on my blog for my readers. 

• My initials (before marriage) spell math

•  I'm addicted to YouTube and Pinterest.  I can literally sit on the computer all day watching YT tutorials and pinning items. 

• I used to drink 3 or more cokes a day but stopped this year. 

•  I am NOT domestic 

• I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters

•  Two of my brothers, two of my sisters and I have 3 kids a piece

• I am a snack queen

•  I love documentaries on Mobsters and African-American history

• I have been researching my family tree for years 

• I am cheap, like really cheap

•  I'm not really into fashion, I never follow trends

•  I don't know how to apply makeup. I'm a lipstick and eyeliner type of girl

•  I don't feel like an adult

•  Mexican is my favorite type of food

•  I like to eat ice cream when it is cold outside

•  I want to advance in my career but I don't want to manage anyone

•  I am a huge procrastinator 

Puzzl'd

This wonderful young mother I know has started an organization called Puzzl'd.  Puzzled was how Anya felt when her youngest son was diagnosed with autism.  Anya's goal is to make others aware of the early signs of autism, the trials and tribulations the parents experience and share some of the daily accomplishments of the children.

To learn more about Anya, Amari and other children with autism, check out Puzzl'd website.

Anya is also selling shirts and socks to help promote autism awareness.  Some of the proceeds from your purchase will go towards sending a child to FACE's Place Respite Care Center. FACE's provides a safe, loving, therapeutic and fun filled environment to meet the needs of children 3-12 years old who have developmental differences.

I just order this cute shirt:

















To order your shirts and socks go to shop Puzzl'd

Organization

As I type this post I am sitting on the floor in my bedroom in front of my closet. I am attempting to clean out my closet and organize my shoes *sigh* This is turning out to be more difficult than it should. Don't ask what the problem is because other than me not being a very organized person, IDK what is wrong.

My closet resembles what I feel the inside of my head looks like. Things thrown everywhere. And it isn't just my closet! I have clean clothes sitting on top of my dirty clothes basket and on top of my clothes bin. I get lazy and don't feel like hanging up my shirts, skirts or folding my jeans. It's something about putting up clothes that I just can't get with.

I need help with organizing and staying organized.  Once I stop staring in my closet and get off this floor, I'm going to search the web for tips. Hopefully, it is something I can stick with. 

Reebok

I haven't worn a pair of Reeboks since I was in high school. I was a low top princess type of girl.

I have been looking for a pair of wedge sneakers for a while. Then Swiss Beats posted a pic of Alicia Keyes in a cute pair. I read the caption to discover it was her line with Reebok. Of course I headed over to Reebok's website to check them out.

I must say these wedge sneakers are niccce. Alicia Keys and Reebok really did a great job in the design of the sneaker.