I'm havin' Sock Dreams!!!

Although I only slept for a total of 2 (broken-up) hours last night- I am having "sock dreams"!  Yes, ladies (and gents), that's right~ blissful sock dreams.  Because I love me some nice long warm fuzzy socks, even long stripey ones!!  And I am sharing with you an awesome "Sock Candyland" that I found online.  It's called Sock Dreams (<----just click on the link to get there and slip your footsies in a pair!)  They are known to be the best sock store in the known universe and believe me I searched for some sock stores in the far away places that I've traveled.  I've only found a few good brick and mortars ones but a lot of the really good ones happen to be on the webbie.  This site is one of my top tens! 

I love that it says Sock Dreams~ unique sexy comfy socks for unique sexy people~ hahaha.  I know a lot of my friends are unique sexy people so they must be referring to all of you out there.  ;D Keep in mind that they offer Free shipping! Yay!

Oh and not only do they have socks but they have superduperlavishingly hot armwarmers, legwarmers, and fishnets too! If you are a sock lover like me- you just have to check this site out!

Below are the ones I'll soon be purchasing:

Yep, my footsies will soon be bowing down to me as I spoil them! HAHAHAH

After-Christmas Shopping------> Continued!!!

I really had no idea that I would be doing so much shopping today.  So I hit the grand ol' mall with my bestie and our kids and guess what caught my eye as I was walking by an accessory store...a hot pink feather mini Christmas tree!  (the one in the pic is exactly like it but a different color)Two of them just had to come home with me.  They are so tickling-awesome and make me want to rub them against my skin.  I am super excited for next Christmas because by then, we will be in our new house and we will have all these colorful trees everywhere.  Okay aside from that- a purple purse left with me and some more trinkets (earrings, rings, & bracelets and such).  Who could beat the ever-so-tempting sales, right?  Oh and before I forget, I came across this awesome website called zazzle.com that has a 75% off sale going on right now on Customized Christmas Cards which I already ordered for next year and they also have customized Thank you cards.  So check them out!

I also bought some antiqued brown high boots and some wrist cuffs (i am so loving colorful, striped, and checkered wrist cuffs right now- they're soooo fun and also a great wrist protector for pole exercises! hahaha)

But the most important thing I bought today were my vitamins from GNC!  They were having a 2 for 1 special on beWholesome and I am trying out some new vitamins called beBeautiful that are GOOOD for your hair, skin, and nails.  We must not only look/feel good on the outside but we have to take care of ourselves from within as well. 

Be good to your self- YOU are the only you've got!

After-Christmas Shopping ~ inspired by the color Purple!

Oooooo Weeeeee!  I'm so happy- I went for a little After-Christmas shopping today.  I found some fabulous deals on Christmas decor at Big Lots (where I always go to get super-cheap wrapping paper, like $1 a roll and if you wait longer it goes to 50 cents a roll) while I was there, I grabbed a couple of 24 inch PURPLE Christmas trees with PURPLE lights!  Yay!!! You all know how much I love purple!!  The color makes me feel all glowy inside.  Now I can't wait for next year's Christmas to come so I can put out my purple-y trees.  And for sure, next year, we will definitely be getting a white tree so I can decorate it with PURPLE ornaments.


Speaking of PURPLE ornaments and stuff- I came across ThePurpleStore.com and found some really groovy purple ornaments and home decor.  O-M-G I'm gonna have a field day!


Just a word of caution: be super careful out there because it is soooooo crazy!  But there is nothing better than getting some great things that are much cheaper than retail!


Have a delightful shopping experience.

A Very Magical Christmas

As I look back on our Christmas day, I am reminded of the many blessings that we were given.  Yesterday was filled with the definite love and joy of family and our closest friends.  The magic of Christmas filled our home a few hours before it hit midnight on Christmas Eve.  My little one scurried through the house to prepare for the arrival of good ol' Saint Nick.  The reindeer dust was sprinkled throughout the front yard and the letter to Santa was hand-written in the most neatest 6 year old handwriting ever!  The cookies were laid out, and the glass of milk poured, waiting patiently on the side table that laid near my little boy's head as he layed himself to sleep.  It was a restless night for me but a rather peaceful night for my son, I almost wondered if he was dreaming of sugar plums danced in his little head.  I was awaken in the morning by him presenting the letter that Santa had written back to him and a full report of the devoured cookies, the empty glass, and the stack of presents that lay on his side table.  The usual crumbled wrapping paper, empty boxes, and Christmas bows scattered about the place and us not caring that the house was a complete mess.  We were later graced with the presence of wonderful friends and our much older children.  We feasted on some awesome grub, we laughed, we prayed, and we all felt the joy and peace of the spirit of Christmas.  I am almost saddened that the day went by rather quick but knowing that every minute was definitely worth it.  These were our blessings!  The laughter of the children in the background and the satisfied sighs of the adults cherishing the last bite of their custard pie.  Could it get any better than this?  It was indeed a very magical Christmas! 

Hoping that you all out there had a very Sweet and Merry Christmas and that you were able to cherish in your blessings for the day.

Happy Holidays!

Peace & Love

These Boots Were Made For Walking & Turning a Head or Two

I'm falling in lust over booties this winter!  Apparently they are showing up all over the place.  During my Thanksgiving shopping adventure, when I took a 45 minute cruise to the Primm Fashion Outlets, I snatched up a pair of awesomely cheap bebe peeptoe studded heel booties!  OMG-They were only $25 plus tax, come on' now when will you ever have the chance to grab some bebe booties for that price?  Hardly ever, right?  I just couldn't resist. So I wore them out this last Saturday and I got the best compliment when a very artistic lady said, "Wow, now those ARE shoes!" I paired them with a pair of black harem hammer pants and a blingy top~ hehehe  Also they are ultra comfy and great to walk in.

Then along the same lines, ShoeDazzle, my favorite online shoe place with their awesome prices, came out with the Raven!  This is a tough bootie check out the rugged soles on that thing- but yet ultra chic. 

I remember last year, I bought these pair of brown microsuede booties with bows on the back and wore it with a pair of brown/yellow plaid shorts and opaque tights underneath, topped it with a sweater and yellow pearls.  Sounds crazy but I loved it!

Check out these booties, I'm in love with the feathers on my feet- brings such a tingly ticklish sensation all over!!  There's so fly!  But apparently too high for my budget...I'll just stare at them for now.

Are booties on your wishlist this year? Happy Walking... ;)

Star-Struck: Never; Kandee-Struck: ABSOLUTELY!!!

I'm not usually the type of person who gets Star-Stuck but when it comes to being Kandee-Struck- I'm giddy all over!  I'm a super big fan of Kandee Johnson, who got me hooked on her Youtube videos in the beginning of the year!  She's a lover of art and all things positive!  Ohhh- ya know I have a great addiction for all things positive and BRIGHT and ART!!! hehehe

        (To get your daily dosage of fantabulousness clickity click on her blog here!)

Why am I extra giddy like Gidget today?  Because Kandee responded to my comment on facebook- squeeeeeeeeee!!!  Don't mind my expressions of Dorkigeekdom!  Seriously she has awesome tips on make-up and fashion mixed in with some soul-inspiring pep talks, and a dash of kandee-fun.  Liven up your world!  She's my injectable-inspiration....hahahaha

Ahhhhh.....it's a Kandee-high!

p.s. no I'm not the stalker fatal attraction type

(Smile at those who frown on you)

In The Spirit of Giving

I am soooo in the spirit of giving this season!  With so many people out of jobs and out of homes, I realized that there are so many simple things that we normally take for granted.  It made me shift my thinking just a little.  The holiday season usually has me in the spirit of giving but this year it's a bit different, I prefer giving to the less fortunate, yes the family members will get their gifts of course- But I found myself giving more and donating more than ever before.  I think I have done more searches on donating than on online shopping!  It's the second week of December and I have only bought 2 Christmas gifts, one for my youngest son and the other for a close family friend.  I have become more occupied with giving back!

A week ago, I helped fund a loan for a lady in the Philippines who raises pigs for a living to support her family of 8 children.  I stumbled upon a great organization, www.kiva.org that allows entrepreneurs in developing countries to obtain a small loan to build their business.  The funds that I loaned will eventually get repaid, which then gets put back into my account to help another entrepreneur in another country, if I wish.  This week, I came across www.Soles4Souls.org Did you know that over 300 million children in the world do not own shoes?  I can relate to this...as I was one of those poor children walking barefooted in the muddy terrain of a third world country (rewind back 28 years ago).  Hence, my present-addiction to shoes.  Now with my closet-full of shoes and a garage-converted-shoe-closet, I would love to give up some of my shoes for those who so need it!!!  So if  you are like me and are drowning in shoes, donate some of your gently used shoes.  Or if you looooovve your shoes too much, you can donate $5 for a pair of flip flops or $10 for a pair of clogs.  Please shoot me an email, to arrange that.

There are other ways to give as well- I have a friend who is asking for new items to go to the NV Partnership for Homeless Youth.  Which is an awesome way to give to homeless children and teens who are in need of necessary items such as clothes, socks, and basic hygiene products, etc.  If you have any items to give away, please let me know since items will be dropped off this Saturday. 

Time is also another great resource that we have or don't have but is priceless nonetheless when we give away some of it.  Time is such a valuable thing and by volunteering a few hours of your day at a soup kitchen or a shelter, it becomes sooo gratifying!  Check out www.volunteercentersn.org for volunteer projects in the area.

Have a Happy and Giving Holiday Season!

Product Review Update: Clinique Even Better

Back at the end of October, I started a new face regimen with Clinique's Even Better Skin Tone Corrector.  And I said I would give you an update of how effective the product was in doing what it said it was supposed to do after 4 weeks.  My purpose in using the Skin Tone Corrector was to diminish the age spots (small brown spots) caused by sun damage as well as even out my complexion. 

The package says the product will: "virtually undo the visible evidence of sun damage, dark patches, skin stresses, age spots, even the darkening that follows acne scarring."


Yes, I am happy to say that it is doing just that for me, it may be a slow process and can take a while to notice the results but the important part is that my $40 didn't just go to waste on another useless skincare item.  As you know results may vary on different individuals.  I will also say that the instructions ask that you apply it twice a day.  I have only had the chance to apply the product once a day and it seems to be working gradually.  If I can only remember to apply it twice a day on my face, I would probably see faster results.  Anyhow I would recommend this product to others.  But I will warn you that I have read mixed reviews and that it may not work on everyone, perhaps depending on your skin type.  (I have combination skin)  This is going to get 4 stars out 5 from me only because the small 1.0 ounce bottle is quite pricey for $40.
 
On a positive note- I am liking my clearer complexion. 
 
Look good & Feel better!
 
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