Happy Mother’s Day!
While I’m not a mom but was sort of a mom to my twin when my mother passed away. I could never take the place of my mother but I did my best.
My twin was born with Down Syndrome so he needed even more love and TLC attention.
I hope all of you awesome moms had a glorious day filled with family and lots of LOVE! 
I have been in bed ill with the flu and a day late to post. But Down Syndrome is always in my heart!! World Down Syndrome day is a day we celebrate š all who were born with Down Syndrome. In case you didn’t know they have the biggest hearts ā„ļø and š smiles you’ve ever seen.
Today I salute my beautiful twin. I truly miss him, his glowing smile and those awesome hugs! Twins are forever!
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This photo was taken at my mom’s house when I flew in with a surprise visit…as you can see I caught him offĀ guard and he was bursting with happiness.
I LOVE to make a special treat for my husband,family or friends from time to time. Christmas is the perfect time of year to create one!
I go to antique malls and other stores and collect bottles and jars I like and save them for D.I.Y. gift giving.
One of my favourite stocking stuffers or gifts to give is massage oil.
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An easy massahe oil recipe is:
1 1/2 cups of jojoba,sunflower or almond oil as the massage oil base. (depending on the size of your bottle you might need more). Add a few drops of an essential oil (pure and quality one. Not a a cheap one)Ā My husband has loved the relaxing lavender as well as sweet orange or sandalwood. A little essential oil goes a long way. Shake so the oil and the fragrance make love together.Add a hand written card that entitles HIM to a relaxing massage one and only you. You might want to add a candle to set the mood too.
Another well received D.I.Y. recipe is a jar of relaxing bath salts. It can be made as simple as filling a container with epsom salts and sprinkling in a few drops of eucalyptus oil and a sprig of aromatic roesmary from your garden on top.
Add a ribbon,tag with instructions on what it is and a lush sea sponge or brush and you haveĀ completed this gift!
As I mentioned before you don’t have to spend a fortune. It doesn’t have to be a designer anything. Enjoy the little things that can turn intobig things.
The Holidays are here…Love is in the air…it’s almost Christmas. Stress less and enjoy the beauty of now!
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Today is the day… Earth Day.Ā Time to start to be more green or continue our quest.
Plant a tree! I am on the hunt for a lemon tree.
Plant and grow your own herbs. It doesn’t have to be big start small. My new pretty crop outside my kitchen door is filled with basil,parsley,peppermint,rosemary and spearmint.
Try reusing your small plastic and paper bags from shopping and line your garbage bags with them. Grab another for your car to tidy up your car after the day.
Save and recycle those extra hangers you may have from the dry cleaners.Next time you have clothes to be dropped off for dry cleaning again give them to the cleaners for reuse.
Need an instant lip conditioner and don’t have any or want a quick fix?
Dry lips can be smooth in seconds. Just got to your kitchen closet and grab some organic coconut oil. Swipe a 1/2 teaspoon or less into a mini bowl and apply on your lips. Any extra can be rubbed on your cuticles to soften them up.
Make fruit or veggie infused water daily. Fill it in a to go bottle and enjoy on the go all day. Or just have a pitcher handy with a fun yummy mix. So much better for you than a sweet tea,iced coffee or soft drink!
Oily skin or hot flashing?Ā Start using Asian Powder papers. 70 sheets of joy to a booklet that fits in your purse for on the go refreshment and touch ups.
Did you know there are bamboo and other eco-friendly and vegan loving makeup brushes? Give them a whirl.
Shop with using reusable totes.
Say Bye Bye to plastic straws…they not only cause wrinkles around your lips they are bad for the earth.
So enjoy a little green in your life and do some good too!
Take time to smell the daisies,herbs and grass today.
What a horrific way to start a day and week.
I am so numb and not feeling like writing my usual blog. BUTĀ I do want to tell you I LOVE you and even though I have never met you.I am happy to have you in my life.
Las Vegas,deadly and the aftermath of hurricanes and more have taken so much from us. It is like were in a bad dream! Isn’t it?
Life is short. It can be taken from you in an instant.
LIVE each day as if it were your last. And most of all LOVE!!!
#allweneedislove #LOVE
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE…ALL things office supplies!
I love the colored organizers,desk chairs in hot colors, blinged out staplers,colored writing pens,Sharpie maker pens,rubber bands in all hues and the colorful beauty of writing and printer papers. The crazy part is I think I might love office and paper supply stores just as much as lipstick and that is epic.
I just visited The Container Store and roamed the store for hours! I am addicted. It is my happy place besides being in my own store.The second I get into a store like this or a paper/card store I love the smell. The thrill of being there. Do you like it too? Do you have a passion for office supplies too?
I so look forward to hearing from you!
Share with me your LOVES too!
Once upon a time there was a lovely woman who gave birth to a set of twins. After the twins had been delivered the Dr. quickly came into the room and said to the woman “You have two babies. One is a healthy baby girl and the other is a form we do not know. We recommend you put him in an institution.”
My mother quickly replied…” God gave me two babies and I am taking TWO babies home. I am so glad she did! I am a twin to that handsome charming boy and I couldn’t be prouder!
My twin was born with Down Syndrome. He is a VSP!
MY…Very Special Person!
Today is our Birthday and since he passed away our birthdays do not get any easier. In fact it is a day I need to smile more and handle myself with TLC.
Norman was laughed at,treated badly and ignored by the universe and by people he came across daily. They stole his little read wagon several times when we were children. I hated the way he was treated and not readily accepted.
He was the kindest,sweetest and SMART guy. He loved music,Sci- FiĀ movies and a huge Star Trek fan! You should of seen the look on his face when he actually met Captain KirkĀ when I took him to a Star Trek Convention. We were of humble means but he made our family rich!Every day of our lives!
You know the THEME song in the movie the Titanic? That’s all I can think of …my heart is so full today and my heart will go on and on.Until we meet again.I truly miss him.
Next time you see a person tall or short,young or older who has Downs…introduce yourself they love meeting new people!Say Hello and you just might meet a new BFF for life.
*Get to know the person NOT the disability.
Cruising the shelves of a Dollar store I was looking for more than I wentĀ there for.You know you NEVER know what you are going to find when you take time and explore. Since I am in love with ALL things color and pink is at the top of that colorful l SAW a spray bottle down the beauty and health aisle.
Since my hair tangles so…I had to pick this bottle up and TAKE IT HOME for a test drive.
At first I thought it was strange to try this cotton candy scentedĀ de-tangling spray but those thoughts soon went away. I am writing this post to tell you I LOVE it. I know I am not a kid but this woman is here to say IT WORKS!
Now, no the ingredients are not like my grown up expensive spray…but for $1.00 its a win win for me! Did you ever have your bottle of liquids when you travel and somehow magically open and half of it pour out and disappear?
Little girls LOVE Barbie and I do too!
Never a dull moment. How’s life with you?
Starting to pack my makeup bags and luggage. I am so ready to work and rockĀ New York City too. As much as I travel for work and play…packing is always a challenge when I have to fly for my work.Between the beauty supplies needed as a working make-up artist. So many rules too much beauty and clothes! I want to take every lipstick and walk in closet with me!
Other than working which is my fave’ thing to! I look forward to taking it all in…the city that is and the many things it does for my spirit and soul.I miss living up north.
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Found this artist on Instagram who drew this playful illustration of me and my LOVE for makeup and all things LIPS!
I am wild about this shade …it is like a violet with a touch of pink ! Do you like this hue?Ā
I am hoping to find clothes and accessories in this hue! May even create a lipstick in that shade for my cosmetic line too.
SPRING is calling me!
Stay tuned …I can’t wait to share my beauty,travel and food adventures from my trip with you!
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….when you are on a limited budget!!!Ā It is that time of year to show your affection with your lover or significant other.
Enjoy MY simply and fun ideas!
It can be as simple as a home-made card from construction paper,printer paper or decorative paper you may have at home.
Bake or buy them what they love…a pie,a cake,brownies,cookies.Or even a simple yummy muffin.Add a note card like “To My Stud MUFFIN”.
Make a bottle ofĀ massage oil simply buyĀ almond oil,jojoba or grape seed oil.Attach a tag to it and ribbon with hearts or lips.Write that they are going to get a sensual massage from you.
Buy some Hershey’s kisses chocolate in the kind they like:Dark chocolate, milk chocolate,with almonds and more. Lay the kisses down with rose petals and make a trail from when they open the door to the bedroom. Or you can simply do this on the bed.
Another D.I.Y. you can do is make a jar of aromatic relaxing bath salts.Add a candle and you’re good to go.
Flowers are fabulous but so very expensive this time of year especially.Buy him or her a useful plant like rosemary,mint or fresh parsley.They are magic in the kitchen and plants purify the air.
Nothing says “I LOVE YOU” like strawberries gilded in chocolate,nuts and or sparkling shades of gold,red or pink sugar.He or she will swoon and love you for this edible gift.
Champagne is out Prosecco is in! And the best part it is cheaper.
There is nothing like a handwritten LOVE letter! Write like you mean it and on paper.Not a text message please. I have done this to my husband and I must tell you he LOVED it. The look on his face said it all. He stillĀ has it. If is is too much for you to do…try a note on the mirror made with a simple soap bar and write the wordsĀ “IĀ LOVE you” or any short message or words that mean something special to the two of you.
If you have a few bucks treat them to a Passion Fruit Facial by Skin Spa by Casey at Jacksonville Beach. Everyone needs pampering! The skin will look amazing!
Don’t have money for a date on the town? Set up a picnic in bed or throw a pretty throw or blanket on the living room floor.Prepare a simple cheese tray with crackers or a rustic fresh bread.Add music and a cocktail. Feed each other grapes and enjoy the night kissing away!
If you don’t have money for a sexy chocolate sauce from those types of stores….try a simple bottle of Justin’s Hazelnut spread.You know what to do.Lick the night away!
If you do have some money and you want to spring…make HIS or HER heart sing with a custom bottle of perfume or cologne …JUST FOR THEM! http://www.blendcustomparfum.com
I once found a REAL key at the hardware store that was white with a set of lips on it. I wrapped it in a big box with a V-day type ribbon and bow. I wrote a message with it that read “you have the key top my heart forever”. He got such a kick out of it.
I hope these ideas… help fuel your imagination for the perfect gift!
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If you don’t have a Valentine maybe it is time to be your own Valentine and treat yourself to something delightful.
