Thursday, January 5, 2012
Smoky Mountain Minerals Review!
First of all, let me say this, I am a total makeup junkie! So, when Smoky Mountain Minerals sent me some of their products to review, I was over the moon! I could not wait to play with everything!
Here is some information on Smoky Mountain Minerals:
They do not use Bismuth Oxycholoride in their products. This is the ingredient several national brands use that can cause itching and redness. And since they do not use bismuth oxychloride, you do not have to "buff" your minerals in like you would other brands. Just apply as you would a regular face powder. Superior coverage!
Their minerals give you a very natural look. They are weightless and glide on like silk while still giving excellent coverage.
Stays on all day and is water-resistant. Swim, perspire, watch a sad movie. Just blot wetness don't wipe.
Natural Sunscreen.
Virtually no allergy risk because minerals are inorganic and contain no moisture.
*All information taken from the About Us section on their website.
I was sent:
*Light Foundation
*Medium Foundation
*Tan Foundation
*Be Flawless Veil
*Pink Radiance Veil
*Illusion Veil
*Joy Blush
*Vision Blush
*Bronzer
I have pretty light skin, so I went with the Light Foundation. I absolutely loved it! It went on so smooth and felt great on my skin. The coverage was good. It hid my blemishes without leaving me feeling like I had ten pounds of makeup on my face.
The Veils illuminated my skin better than any other product I have ever tried! I felt like my face was glowing all day, and I adored it. I also loved the subtlety of the Veils.
The Blushes were my absolute favorites out of everything I tried! The color payoff is amazing and my cheeks looked flawless! They went on effortlessly and the colors are just gorgeous!
I really hope everyone reading this review will head over to the Smoky Mountain Minerals website and check them out! The quality of the products is amazing and the prices are very affordable!
I would like to thank Smoky Mountain Minerals for allowing me to do this review. I have found a new favorite cosmetics company! :)
*I was not compensated for this review. Products were sent for review purposes.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Introducing Bragadocious Bows!
*BRAGADOCIOUS BOWS*
My Sister-In-Law and I have started making hair bows and just started our own fan page on facebook.
If you like handmade bows go to http://on.fb.me/kuyfdk and "LIKE"
We just started so there aren't a whole lot of bows up yet but there will be!!!!
My Sister-In-Law and I have started making hair bows and just started our own fan page on facebook.
If you like handmade bows go to http://on.fb.me/kuyfdk and "LIKE"
We just started so there aren't a whole lot of bows up yet but there will be!!!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Easter Themed Fun!
Today I have something really cute to share! An easy, fun, very affordable, Easter craft!
I have a 3 year old niece, Isabelle. She's very smart and creative. She was coming over on a Saturday, so I had to think of something fun for us to do!
Of course, I had to go to my favorite place, Dollar Tree! They have so many crafty things there!
The possibilities are endless! So, I picked up some Easter themed foam shapes. (bunnies, eggs, baby chicks, etc.) I also picked up Spring themed foam stickers. (flowers and butterflies)
Izzy loved it! We spent the afternoon decorating the foam shapes and we had so much fun. She enjoyed matching colors and shapes! (So in a way, this is also educational!)
I'll insert some pictures of the finished products! She did a great job! I'll also include some pictures of her Easter adventures from last year. I hope you enjoy! And Happy Easter!!!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
An homage to the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, this cake is for the true peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Time: about 1 1/4 hours, plus time to make frosting.
Time: about 1 1/4 hours, plus time to make frosting.
Yield: Makes one 9-in. cake, serving 16
Ingredients
- Cake
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- About 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup milk
- Peanut butter filling
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- Assembly
- Fudge Frosting
- 2 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, quartered
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and peanut butter until creamy. Crack eggs into a small dish (do not beat) and add vanilla. Add eggs to the butter mixture 1 at a time, scraping down the inside of the bowl as needed. Beat in flour mixture and milk in alternating batches, starting and ending with the flour and making sure each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next.
2. Butter and flour 2 round 9-in. cake pans. Divide batter evenly between pans.
3. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Cool cakes 5 minutes. Invert onto a rack, remove pans, and let cool to room temperature, at least 40 minutes.
5. Make filling: In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and fluffy.
6. Assemble cake: Dollop 1 tbsp. peanut butter filling onto a cake stand (to hold cake in place). Place 1 cake layer on stand. Spread with remaining peanut butter filling. Top with second layer. Starting with the top, then working down the sides, frost cake with fudge frosting. Decorate the top edge with candy pieces and peanuts.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Emily Needs Your Help Fighting Cancer
Some of you may know Shannon from Coupon Mommy of 3. This precious little girl is Shannon's 3 year old daughter Emily, who took ill on December 18, 2010. Symptomatically she looked like she had a bad stomach flu but several tests down the line the family received the shattering news that Emily has Stage IV cancer.
Read more about her story, with updates on the Caring Bridge Site Page created just for Emily by Shannon.
Please lift up this family in your prayers.
We believe the family will also need all the financial support they can get. So to help out, Shannon's friends Karen from Mommy Times and Nancy from Arizona Mama have helped set up this ChipIn account for Emily.
(ChipIn is a Web-based service that simplifies the process of collecting money from groups of people. They make the process quick, easy, and secure, and provide organizers with numerous ways to get the word out about their ChipIn event.)
The last thing this family should worry about at this time is finances and I honestly believe if all my readers could chip in with a little we can help this family.
Read more about her story, with updates on the Caring Bridge Site Page created just for Emily by Shannon.
Please lift up this family in your prayers.
We believe the family will also need all the financial support they can get. So to help out, Shannon's friends Karen from Mommy Times and Nancy from Arizona Mama have helped set up this ChipIn account for Emily.
(ChipIn is a Web-based service that simplifies the process of collecting money from groups of people. They make the process quick, easy, and secure, and provide organizers with numerous ways to get the word out about their ChipIn event.)
The last thing this family should worry about at this time is finances and I honestly believe if all my readers could chip in with a little we can help this family.
(No contribution is too little. Every dollar counts at a time like this)
You can click on the "ChipIn" button below to have your contribution pooled in out of your paypal account.
Please, take the time to share this information with others. Repost, e-mail, retweet.... This is a very troubling and heartbreaking time for this family. Their choices should not be made harder based on their ability to pay.
Retweet: RT @ebmommy 3 year old Emily Needs Your Help http://bit.ly/eduwN9 #chipin #fightcancer #prayer #30daygive #give #sponsor #cancer #faith
Monday, January 3, 2011
'The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great' - Book Giveaway
Contest is closed! Congratulations Judy - @jbafaith
After a few 'minor' delays, our new look is here! We would love to know what you think about it and will reward one of you with a prize:
Your very own copy of 'The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great' by Pam Anderson! What a perfect time of year for this. How many people make a New Year's resolution to lose weight? I'd be willing to bet it's the leading resolution made each year. Well, this year, I want to help you be successful. I want you to keep your resolution and I'll make it easy for you with this book.
The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great is all about simplification in the kitchen and satisfaction at the table. You'll be lighter and you'll feel better, but you'll never feel you're on a diet.... Because you're NOT!
Pam will take you on her journey to lose weight. One that took her through all the diet plans that didn't work. Save yourself the trouble. Learn from her mistakes. See what works.
Pam is truly an inspiration to many who know about battling with their weight. It is my honor to give this to a reader. I hope it changes YOUR life.
Giveaway
I will be giving away (1) copy of this book to a winner that will be chosen by Random.org. Winner will be drawn from all valid entries. You must complete the mandatory entry to be eligible for additional entries. This giveaway will run until January 16th at 11:59 CST.
Good luck to you all.
Mandatory Entry
You must be a public follower of Girls With Goodies.
Additional Entries
(1) Leave a comment about our new design. Be honest. What do you think?
(2) Follow @TabithaMichelle on twitter.
(3) Follow @SereneMoments on twitter.
(4) Publicly follow one or all of our other blogs. (2 entries for each, listed on right)
(5) What is your weight loss goal?
Disclaimer: I was not given any products for this post. I purchased this book to give to my followers.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
RUM BALLS
- 42 Servings
- Prep: 40 min.
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| Enjoy this delicious recipe for RUM BALLS and make everyone's Christmas 'Bright'! |
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
- 1 cup ground pecans
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup rum
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- Additional confectioners' sugar and/or crushed vanilla wafers
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Combine the rum, honey and water; stir into crumb mixture.Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar and/or wafer crumbs. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 rum ball (calculated without additional sugar and wafers) equals 61 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Friday, December 17, 2010
My Apologies But New Things Are Coming and a Giveaway
Hello. I'm glad to see you're still stopping by. I want to apologize for the absence. We've had 'issues' with the blog but.... Now, we're not only back but we're getting a Brand New Look! That's right! Girls With Goodies is scheduled to have its new look this weekend, thanks to 'Princess Jenn' and me being lucky enough to win the new background. I can't wait for you to see and comment (please) on our new look. We really, really like it.
From there, we'll be back with full participation and continuous posting, which includes a Brand New Giveaway to go with our Brand New Look! So, stick around! It all starts..........NOW!
Oops! As you can see, still a blog issue. Everything should be fine once the update is complete. Thanks for stopping by!
From there, we'll be back with full participation and continuous posting, which includes a Brand New Giveaway to go with our Brand New Look! So, stick around! It all starts..........NOW!
Oops! As you can see, still a blog issue. Everything should be fine once the update is complete. Thanks for stopping by!
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