Time for the Grades!

As mentioned in yesterdays post,

I am going to let you in on my true feelings on the 

Perfectly Posh products I tried.

How much are they?

Do I plan on actually buying any?

Well first,

here is a little bit about Perfectly Posh and why I think they are a great company.

 They're paraben-free and paraffin-free

• They are free of sulfates including SLS

• They have no gluten, lanolin, or soy ingredients

• They use the highest-quality essential oils and fine phthalate-free fragrances

• They are very natural and consequently gentle: read our labels, please!

• They use natural enzymes and gently moisturizing vitamin E to preserve the life and look of our fun pampering products

• They're cruelty-free and do not test on animals!

copied directly from here

Isn't that amazing!?

Now for the nitty-gritty.

Gender Bender : A+

 I am seriously in love with this soap. Perfect for the oily skin issues I have always dealt with. I plan to buy this immediately. $9 per bar

The Stripper : B 

I love this, it made my face crazy soft, and it smells good. A full container would last me ages because I would use it once or maybe twice a week. I will be buying this. However, the only reason it doesn't have an A? It's $22 per container

The Liberator : C 

To no fault of it's own, it was difficult to get a good amount out of the sample container. I either barely got any or I got a huge glob. I used it twice around my eyes and didn't really notice much. I will not be purchasing this, however if it had done anything for me, I think that it's priced fair. $12 for a stick

Sugar Fix : A

I loved this stuff. It smelled delicious, and it made my face even softer than with The Stripper alone. It's a sugar scrub and it felt good on my face, I felt clean and refreshed afterwards. I will not be purchasing this, even though I love it. It is $20 per container

I'm Baaaaacck!

I have taken the longest bloggy break ever.

seriously.

I have missed this!

[Right now I am most likely sitting in the middle of an interview! Good luck and prayers are needed!]

I have a bunch of posts I want to write, but I thought I would start with something super fun.

Like,

Perfectly Posh maybe?

I honestly don't even remember how we bumped into each other online,

but an awesome Perfectly Posh consultant sent me some samples.

I have had them for quite a while but have yet to try them because I got hit with bronchitis. 

Then the flu. 

Then a cold.

No joke, I was out for 2 or 3 weeks from this stuff!

Anyways, back to the good stuff.

She sent me a bunch of things, but I have only tried a few.

First up was the Gender Bender bar.

This stuff was heaven.

Not an exaggeration.

Pure bliss, I tell ya!

I have ridiculously oily skin,

like sometimes even after I shower and wash my face it is still oily.

After I used this it was perfect. 

Guys, my face has never not been oily.

After washing with this for a few days,

I have noticed a huge improvement with the oil.

No more washing my face 5 times a day!

After using the Gender Bender soap,

I tried out The Stripper.

(aren't you the tiniest bit interested because of the names alone? ha!)

You rub this on your face and let it sit for a while.

(like long enough to take the polish off your fingers and toes!)

I was warned it would tingle a little,

and tingle it does!

I was worried at first 

(I'm overly paranoid)

thinking maybe I was allergic,

This is how it looks once on.

Sexy huh?

Dustin thought this would be a perfect time to let me know how unattractive face masks are.

However he did say it smelled good :)

Once I took it off, my face was BABY BUTT smooth.

I was so excited I ran around my whole house and made everyone feel...

..they were not as excited.

I then hopped in the shower, 

but once I got out I put on some

Sugar Fix Scrub!

This stuff not only smells delicious,

but added to the softness of my skin!

If it were edible, 

I would surely sneak a taste.

Did I seriously say that out loud?

Finally I put on some of 

The Liberator

It's a vitamin E stick you use around your eyes.

It feels similar to chapstick ;)

Now that I have shared the most unattractive photo of me,

and talked non stop about beauty products,

you're probably wondering how much and if I liked them,

huh?

Well, I guess you will need to stop back by tomorrow and find out!

;)

Sometimes, there are only words.

Hi babygirl.

Mommy misses you terribly.

Right before I lost you, I got to the point where I found myself touching my belly without meaning to.

I miss that. I miss you.

This would be your first holiday season. 

You would be crawling!

How crazy is that thought?

I hope you're having fun up there with your grandpa.

Ha, grandpa. Something you wouldn't have if you were here with me.

I know he is taking great care of you, he took great care of me.

You are in my mind all the time.

Since Arianna has been here, I let her wear your clothes sometimes.

She is so stinking cute in them! I know you would be too.

I bet you'd have mommy's blonde hair :)

I don't buy you things anymore, but I cherish my suitcase full of your things.

You influence my daily life, I will make a difference for you Izzy.

I promise, I have to make you proud(and grandpa!).

I hope you look down on me and are thankful that I'm your mommy.

I love you beautiful.

Love,

your heartbroken momma 

'tis the season!

Every year I host something we call Cookie Bake,

we have a secret santa,

make tons of goodies(that everyone gets to take home)

make new friendships,

have fun.

But do you know what it takes to host one of these?

Money.

Time.

Commitment.

Passion.

It's hard, 

but it is worth every second and penny in the end!

This is the first year I will be sharing it all with you,

but I am the most excited for this one!

I will show you the decor, the gifts, the recipes!

Everything.

Do you have any ideas?!