Even though I haven’t dyed my hair in quite a while I still use Pureology quite often, I LOVE that they are zero sulfate products and that they are 100% [...]]]> Pureology is giving away free samples of their amazingly awesome conditioners in the month of September.  Sign up to win one of four different Pureology conditioners. 

Even though I haven’t dyed my hair in quite a while I still use Pureology quite often, I LOVE that they are zero sulfate products and that they are 100% vegan!  If you dye your hair you likely already know about their AntifadeComplex® that helps you keep your color looking fresh and new.

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Pureology September 2010

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It’s been a while since I’ve looked up what Linda Gray’s been up to and I needed to get my fix.  This lady always makes me happy and remember the time before instant communication and cell phones… There is NO way Dallas could last on tv nowadays for a variety of reasons but the number one [...]]]>  

It’s been a while since I’ve looked up what Linda Gray’s been up to and I needed to get my fix.  This lady always makes me happy and remember the time before instant communication and cell phones… There is NO way Dallas could last on tv nowadays for a variety of reasons but the number one in my opinion is that the show relied on a lack of communication between breakfast, lunch dates and family dinners.  Anyway, I’m always happy to see a familiar face.  Here Linda is looking beautiful (as always) at a recent premiere after party.

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Linda Gray Update

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I’m doing it! 3 Day Novel Contest!

Bioré Skincare is joining forces with the hottest fitness craze, Physique 57, whose celeb [...]]]> I don’t normally quote press releases but I HAD to make an exception in this case because I have no idea what the fitness craze is about!  Perhaps one of you can help me out and send me a guest post about this event?

Bioré Skincare is joining forces with the hottest fitness craze, Physique 57, whose celeb fans include Kelly Ripa, Zooey Deschanel and Karolina Kurkova.

Sign up…

experience a dynamic exercise method designed to rapidly transform your body, learn how to reduce your chances of getting post-workout blemishes, and receive a free sample of Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes to use. All sessions are absolutely free.

Reserve…

reserve your spot, please register for the class at www.biore.com/usa/physique57tour. Walk-ins will be welcome, if space allows. Attendees will receive a sample size of Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes and a coupon towards a future purchase. 
 

Sign up anyway…

If you’re unable to attend a class, you can sign up for the chance to be one of the lucky winners to receive a Workout Essentials Kit, including the Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes, a Bioré-branded exercise ball and mat, and a Physique 57 DVD.
 
Biore will offer 3 classes in each of the below cities:                                 

• 9/20 – New York kick off with Physique 57 co-founder Tanya Becker
• 9/23 – Miami
• 9/28 – Seattle
• 9/30 – Portland
• 10/5 – Chicago
• 10/7 – Austin
• 10/13 – Philadelphia
• 10/14 – Washington, DC
• 10/19 – San Francisco
• 10/21 – San Diego

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Biore – Physique 57 Upcoming Events

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I’ve been [...]]]> By my bedside I’ve had a few almost-empty moisturizers.  If you were in my home, and standing by my bed (how likely is that? ###consider this foreshadowing###(it will all make sense shortly I promise)) it would surely puzzle you and you’d think I was a beauty hoarder but that is NOT the case at all. 

I’ve been waiting to blog about several things and refuse to get rid of them before they’re totally done and accounted for on this blog.  If you knew what a neat freak my husband was you’d understand the depth of my commitment on this!  The point is if you’re looking for moisturizer you’ll want to keep a tab on www.steepingbeauty.com in the coming days as I settle up my accounting so to speak.  Anyway… let’s get to the product shall we?

The Youth - as we know it - is billed as “an extraordinary anti-aging concentrate” and it truly is just that.  It’s light – no greasy icky feeling.  Smells fresh, just like a fresh squeezed citrus fruit.  AND comes in a 1 fl oz pump bottle (I LOVE that it is non-contaminating!).  I generally use The Youth by night or days when I will not be out as there is no SPF added but everyone has their own thoughts on that.

If you’d like to buy or get more info on the entire The Youth line by bliss visit  www.blissworld.com

I gratefully received this product for review.

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The Youth by Bliss by my bed

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By now you’ve surely noticed all the buzz on the Tropicana orange juice Juicy Rewards program!  Every time you buy Tropicana juice you can earn points for some great rewards… finally something that is healthy and rewarding.  My kids love Tropicana orange juice so this is super simple for me to participate in [...]]]>

By now you’ve surely noticed all the buzz on the Tropicana orange juice Juicy Rewards program!  Every time you buy Tropicana juice you can earn points for some great rewards… finally something that is healthy and rewarding.  My kids love Tropicana orange juice so this is super simple for me to participate in and present to you as an Ambassador. 

It’s easy to participate – Just buy the juice as you normally would, on sale, with coupons, etc…  collect the codes,  enter them online and redeem for rewards that will keep you and your happy busy, well dressed and looking good!!  I’m keeping my eye on the different spa and salon services available!

Sign up at Tropicana’s Juicy Rewards Site and get 1 free point immediately from MOM Central!  Set up your account, go to “enter codes” and input MOMCE-NTRAL within 6 hours of creating your account, only valid on new accounts.

Be sure to participate and join in on the fun!  If you have any questions feel free to ask me via twitter @blogathomemom or as a comment here or email and I’ll be happy to guide you through the process.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Tropicana

Tweet it up: http://twitter.com/TropicanaOJ

I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review

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Tropicana Juicy Rewards – free point

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One thing’s for sure, when you want to dress up, you don’t want underarm deodorant trails mucking up the look or the perfect dress.  Christina Hendricks and Degree have teamed up to make a statement in red on the red carpet at the SAG Awards and they’d like our opinion on which of three very gorgeous dresses Christina should wear.

The exciting [...]]]>

One thing’s for sure, when you want to dress up, you don’t want underarm deodorant trails mucking up the look or the perfect dress.  Christina Hendricks and Degree have teamed up to make a statement in red on the red carpet at the SAG Awards and they’d like our opinion on which of three very gorgeous dresses Christina should wear.

The exciting part about this is that for each vote supports Degree® Women Ultra Clear’s $50,000 donation to Clothes off Our Back. 

Clothes Off Our Back raises money for charity by auctioning celebrity attire.  After the show the red dress will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

While you’re voting make sure to enter the sweepstakes for red carpet swag bag!

The SAG Awards will air live on TNT or TBS this Saturday, January 23, 2010 or if you’ve chopped off the cable t.v. check it out online at www.degreereddress.com live streaming video starts at 6:15 p.m. EST.

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Degree ultraclear makes a red carpet statement

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I got an announcement in my inbox today to register on OMagOnline for a 30 day skincare plan featuring Dior’s Capture Totale One Essential skin boosting serum.  Get daily tips and an interactive journal to keep you on track in 2010.

The email states that the first 25 to register will get a free full [...]]]>

I got an announcement in my inbox today to register on OMagOnline for a 30 day skincare plan featuring Dior’s Capture Totale One Essential skin boosting serum.  Get daily tips and an interactive journal to keep you on track in 2010.

The email states that the first 25 to register will get a free full sized sample.  I’ve had good experiences with Dior’s online promos and Oprah Magazine so it may be worth checking out.    I’ll keep you posted if I get anything…

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Dior Capture Totale One

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Hope 2010 is off to a great start for all of you!  Thanks for all the support you’ve sent my way and for your patience with me during these hard times.

I knew they’d make me pay for that “toughest job in the Navy” sooner or later.  Things have been really tough since December 2009, all the [...]]]> Happy New Year!

Hope 2010 is off to a great start for all of you!  Thanks for all the support you’ve sent my way and for your patience with me during these hard times.

I knew they’d make me pay for that “toughest job in the Navy” sooner or later.  Things have been really tough since December 2009, all the responsibility and no time off from mommy mode caught up to me and conspired to make me fall asleep early or stay up watching 70’s sitcom repeats most nights I should have been blogging! 

I’ve now accepted our new reality and am ready to move forward.  Know that I will blog as often as I can but I need to pay extra special attention to my three little ones right now. 

xoxo

Delphine

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attn: beautiful people 2010

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Have a game plan.  Count [...]]]>

Nail biting.  I’ve battled it all my life and still struggle with it today.  If I’m really stressed out/nervous or whatever, I’ll tear apart my cuticles, nails and nail bed meat (for lack of a better term).  It’s very relaxing but looks horrible, so here are some tips on how to stop nail biting.

Have a game plan.  Count on caring for your nails every five days or so. This is not set in stone but you should count on it as something is likely to make this necessary.  A week seems too long for most nail polish and when your nails don’t look absolutely fabulous the tempation rises to chew, mangle or otherwise uglify your nails.  The nicer your hands/nails look, the better chance of them staying that way!

Keep hands and nails moisturized and slathered in moisturizers.  Moisturizers don’t taste that great which works out well for passive nail biting prevention.  YUCK

Decide if you’re going to be a do-it-yourself-er or a salon mani.  If you can afford it, it might be a nice treat to go to the salon, but at five day intervals that means about 6 times per month which can be expensive.  But this also means you don’t have to even think about the choosing, buying and storage of nail polish which can be factored in.  Two minutes in front of the polish rack and you’re on your way.

There are a lot of compromises to be made, possibly once a week at the salon with at home maintenance would work well for many women. 

My personal game plan is to get a pro manicure once a month to cut cuticles and shape nails.  I don’t enjoy doing these things myself and have little to no skill in this area.  Since my nails are uneven it helps get a good result quickly.  I will remove nail polish, possibly reapply polish myself and moisturize and massage cuticles daily for maintenance. 

For those of you with the skill and dedication you must obviously have diy experience so you may need motivation or a little reminder.  Keep it simple and together.  Keep all your mani/pedi items in a shoe box or drawer.  Having one place to go to for nail care will help things move faster when you’re ready to care for your nails.  Which brings us to supplies…

Things to have on hand. 

• A small but vast array of nail polish, start off with a signature color (or two).
• Tools: cuticle cutters, nail files, orange sticks to push back cuticles, those spongy toe seperators for pedicures, nail buffer and a nail brush
• Nail Polish remover (I will be hunting for low fume types)

Nail biting is very hard to get over but I’m hoping that making myself accountable not only to myself, but to this blog will help me overcome it.   My goal is to become a reformed nail biter!

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how to stop nail biting

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