<br><br>Natural home projects, art, organic paleo recipes, health news, product reviews, inspirations, ramblings, philosophy and psychology musings, photographs, and ponderings.noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 8 Nov 2024 07:11:07 -0800Blogger http://www.blogger.com48125http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/en-usnomodel,actress,friendship,philosophy,love,family,make,up,modeling,independent,filmLocal model/actress ponders about various things in life and updates readers on her photo shoots, make up choices, films, & sarcastic accounts of events... Life of a ModelAnna Solovyevanoreply@blogger.comAnna Solovyevahttp://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2016/02/ore-ida-totchos-supreme-recipe.htmlFri, 12 Feb 2016 18:11:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-344300293715757212 So there is a new snack craze going on right now:&nbsp;Totchos! Imagine the crispy crunch, melted cheese and numerous toppings of your beloved nachos but with the added savory flavor of ORE-IDA tater tots.&nbsp;This delicious hybrid of&nbsp;ORE-IDA tater tots and nachos is really easy to make and is incredibly yummy and loved by all.&nbsp; Here is my recipe for you to try: Ingredients: 1 pkg.0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2015/09/my-son-just-turned-2-few-days-ago-and.htmlSun, 20 Sep 2015 19:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-1734385569597307759My son just turned 2 a few days ago, and it just so happened that my sample Pampers Cruisers arrived the day before his birthday. I received the Pampers Cruisers from Influenster, a site that provides various product samples and coupons in exchange for an honest review. I've seen the Pampers Cruisers at the store before, but I wasn't sure. I'm so happy with the Pampers Babydry, which is what we 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2014/06/sunscreen-review.htmlMon, 9 Jun 2014 11:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-1634091207325206517 This post will be about sunscreen. As it is now June and we've got what looks to be a long hot summer ahead of us, I have explored my options of essentials to stock up on. As a BzzAgent, I get various goodies to review from time to time, and this month, I received free Coppertone ClearlySheer to use and review.&nbsp; The sample sunscreen came in soft, easy to squeeze plastic tubes and 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2014/04/trying-new-hair-and-nail-vitamin-gummies.htmlMon, 14 Apr 2014 21:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-3026971759453345304I was sent a complimentary package of Nature's Bounty gummy hair and nail vitamins to try and review. So far, so good - my nails have been breaking a lot less and have gotten longer than usual. I will post before and after photos at the end of my trial period of 30 days. Taste and texture: Perfect: they're delicious, gummy, strawberry flavored vitamins. I actually look forward to taking my 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2013/12/nyc-hd-color-trio-review.htmlSun, 29 Dec 2013 08:35:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-9059137399837636781I was given a box of&nbsp;NYC HD Color Trio eye shadow by Influenster to test and review. The box I received was #781, "Long Beach Sands." The colors in the box were beige for the highlighter, dark beige for all over lid, and a sandy brown for the crease. The shadow is soft and slightly shimmery.&nbsp; The palette is neutral and great for every day use. The shadow is silky in&nbsp;texture&0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2013/09/i-was-sent-coupon-for-free-sargento.htmlWed, 18 Sep 2013 13:09:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-5235549671518895394 I was sent a coupon for a free&nbsp;Sargento® Cheese Snack through Influentser, and I chose to redeem it for colby cheese sticks. They were delicious, softer than regular string cheese that I am used to, and melty in a good way.&nbsp;Sargento® also sent me a free gift: a little insulated cooling pack for taking cheese sticks on the go. I started using the cooling pack to bring cheese sticks with0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2013/09/friends-who-are-sooooo-far-away.htmlfriendrelationshipWed, 4 Sep 2013 14:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-3624314824888240754I have become somewhat of an expert in this field (not necessarily a good thing), and just wanted to share. As some of you may know, I have to contend with one of my best friends, Alla living in Cape Coral, Florida - 894 miles away, and another bestie, Artem, having moved away to New York a few years ago where he now lives in Brooklyn, 359 miles away. Both of them live far enough away to where 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/08/latest-inspirations.htmlMon, 23 Aug 2010 18:31:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-2407516656802356913As of late, I have been busy with photo shoots again. I have been expanding my portfolio in direction of pin up, with the help of wonderful photographers: MBS Photography in Richmond and 11:59 Photography in Petersburg. Awesome guys, highly recommend! I have also been working on the concept of post-apocalyptic scenery and modeling photography. I have created great works of art, made possible 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/07/our-wedding-sneak-peek.htmlMon, 12 Jul 2010 23:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-7786997870307640144&nbsp;0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/07/photos-of-me-on-runway-from-indian.htmlWed, 7 Jul 2010 23:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-78058228030909649340noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/07/things-to-get-done-before-fall.htmlWed, 7 Jul 2010 20:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-7874325577032745188You know it was coming, so here it is :D - summer to-do list - have another pool party at Nina's - watch the final 2 episodes of Breaking Bad (saving them, siiiigh) - mail the package out to Alla - make good luck charms with sea shells I got in Cape Coral last year - spend a lot of time with siblings and siblings-in-law - bake an apple pie from scratch - watch the entire 3rd season of Mad Men - 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/05/countdown.htmlWed, 5 May 2010 15:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-7595851037145972037 Invitations have been mailed out Bridesmaids' dresses have been ordered Groomsmen's custom tailored tuxedos have been purchased Cathedral, Priest, and Organ player have been booked Reception site has been reserved Catering has been finalized Programmes have been designed, finalized, and uploaded to our wedding website Wedding dress, veil, shoes, tiara, etc have been bought Favors, guestbook &0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/03/latest-shoots.htmlartmake upMUAphotgraphyphotographershootWed, 17 Mar 2010 18:12:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-1209376148659135802Spring break gave me an opportunity to shoot up a storm of photos! Yay for free time, good weather, and a burst of creativity! So far, I've gotten these photos back, and waiting on more! Shoot with Terry Carney Shoot with Kevin Hedgecock I also started my MUA profile on Model Mayhem, like I've wanted to for a long while now. :)0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/01/save-cash-and-plant-trees-when-you-rent.htmlSat, 16 Jan 2010 13:38:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-4359134748899893499Did you know that the average college student spends over $500 per term, only buying textbooks? Seems like an awful lot of money to buy textbooks that often get opened one time, right? Well, with Chegg.com, you can save hundreds! So stop wasting your money and start renting textbooks instead of buying them! I rent my books from Chegg.com, and I have a promo code that will save you an additional 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2010/01/sisters-wedding.htmlThu, 14 Jan 2010 20:31:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-465148437208174694My darling sister got married on December 31st, in a simple but beautiful ceremony. The newlyweds and me: Cake: Me, my bestie, and sis: Sister and her husband with my fiance and me: My fiance and I: 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/12/top-9-nerd-jewelry.htmlfashionfungeek chicjewelrynerdTue, 22 Dec 2009 20:50:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-10603654685751206840noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/12/recent-artistic-inclination.htmlanimeartdrawingfungaia onlineWed, 16 Dec 2009 09:31:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-4203271167643641363Lately, I have been drawing stuff, for myself as well as for people on Gaia Online. I hope to do more drawings over the winter break. I also need to put some of my new drawings, as well as poems on Deviant Art. Here are some examples below of what I recently drew. Feel free to comment, as always, I welcome (constructive) criticism. My Deviant Art page can befound here. And my Gaia online page is 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/12/woo-finals-are-over.htmlfamilyfriendfunholidayslifeplansschool breakwinterSat, 12 Dec 2009 06:24:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-4036142339224527429Now that the horrible horrible days of school are temporarily behind me and I regained my freedom, I'd like to: - drink lots of hot cocoa - spend a lot of time with Nina - make a ginger bread house - fill more art requests for Gaia users - watch the entire 5th season of Desperate Housewives - hang out with Sandra - call Alla - watch my beloved sibling get married - party like it's 2010 - 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-inspired-smoothies.htmlSun, 6 Dec 2009 13:13:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-5698471535233451363I've been in the mood for delicious drinks lately, although I am never a fan of packing on calories. So I have been making these concoctions, which are more like virgin margaritas than smoothies, really. One recipe was inspired by the cranberries which I boiled to make my famous home-made cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. I had a lot of frozen cranberries left over, and didn't want them to go to 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/11/must-have-plug-ins-for-firefox.htmlbloggingextensionsfirefoxinternetlifeplug-instime saversSun, 29 Nov 2009 23:36:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-108690385457456048A lot of people have been asking me, so I decided to make a list of all of my favorite Firefox plug-ins that make life easier for me. If you do happen to use Google, Facebook, IM chats, or anything else that I use, chances are, you will find these VERY useful. Oh, and these are official Firefox plug ins, a lot of them actually recommended by Firefox folks themselves. Boost for Facebook - 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/11/all-things-im-thankful-for.htmlfamilyfriendgratefulholidayslovethankfulthanksgivingThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:46:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-35866061124142998717JEQ6RV4TZ5T Today (and always) I am thankful for: - being alive - being in love - my fiance's love - my awesome family who never fails to nurture me and so selflessly gives me so much and Josiah's wonderful family who is so warm and welcoming and fun - my awesome friends who are always there for me - every chance to spend time with Nina, even if it is while she drowns out the new episode of 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/11/movie-i-saw-yesterday-evening.htmlfeelingsmoviereligionreviewTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:05:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-2479041333923674020Yesterday, I watched the movie Romero, about Óscar Romero who was a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in El Salvador. Monseigneur Romero was promoted to the status of archbishop in very troubled times for his country. Authoritative government used a military regime to terrorize anyone they perceived to be against themselves. His appointment to archbishop was met with surprise, dismay, and 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-cat-is-retarded.htmlcathumorphotgraphysillyMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:42:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-1001738084058327725My Cat Is Retarded is simply precious! It is a collection of photos of very silly looking cats, whether their owner donned a ridiculous outfit on them or they're just behaving in the weird, special ed kitty ways.0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/11/twitter-zombies.htmlbotevilhacksocial networksspamtwitterzombieWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:49:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-8885495603815191747Oh noes! Some people are cashing in on everyone's desire to be liked... This is very sad. Basically, they put up ads everywhere promising all Twitter users millions of friends. Users excitedly sign up, because let's face it - we all want more friends. Well, at least, most of us do. So then, once you've signed up, this bot thing signs into YOUR account, supposedly to make you more friends. But 0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)http://anjuta13.blogspot.com/2009/11/hookah-catering-content-scented-or.htmlfruityhobbyhookahshishawaterpipeWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907963285779163117.post-5238272279882886655This is an article subjectively reviewing various types of coals for smoking hookah. As a hookah enthusiast, I wished to share it with fellow hookah smokers. :) Check it out! Hookah Catering Content: SCENTED or FLAVORED Charcoals!?0noreply@blogger.com (Anna Solovyeva)