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atlantis.

hushmamacom — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:35:08 +0000

Noah called it an atlantis
He hitched a ride on the back of his shirt and the kids took turns gently holding it. They laughed when it turned it’s little head to look at us. Chloe screamed when it ran up her arm and into her hair. I was afraid to hold it and was amazed at how sweet and kind they were with a fragile little body.
Every tiny thing is a chance to explore and learn…in their hands the world is still new and magical.

I come across some pretty funny toy situations.

hushmamacom — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:47:25 +0000

To me the fries are a step up from the powder-turn-pretend-poop that she usually eats.

protective.

hushmamacom — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:59:42 +0000

The park was super hot today but Noah was bouncing off the walls so we walked there anyway. I stay home with the kids and I oversee most every interaction Noah and Chloe have with other kids. These days they can play independently and so when we go to the park I try to keep my distance and let them socialize. I try. But inevitably there will be a kid that pushes or chucks a handful of sand/mulch/dirt/whatever at one of mine and I want to run and dive to take it in the chest like their own personal bodyguard.
I pretty much let them handle it (unless there is any real danger involved at all) and it never fails that they leave the park calling the perpetrator their new friend.
It’s hard for me not to hover over them and it may be even harder for their daddy.
And it’s scary to think that I won’t always be in control of the situations they will encounter.

Mineral Basics review and giveaway.

hushmamacom — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:40:49 +0000

I received 15 samples to try from Mineral Basics and I have had so much fun playing with the different colors and products. Mineral Basics makes it their mission to provide high-quality, all-natural, unique cosmetics and related items in a timely, friendly manner to uplift and bring joy and confidence to their customers.

The “light nuetral foundation” and a touch of “light complete cover concealer” were all I needed to acheive great coverage and a natural healthy appearance. It wasn’t too dry or chalky and not overly shiny either. And with the ideal combination of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for gorgeous coverage and sun protection. I finished up my skin with “fantasy flirty fairy cheek pop”. With my skin tone this pretty pink blush was very complimentary.

I was really excited to try out all the eye shadows and multi-use mineral colors. I started with “feline familiar” which is a rich shimmery golden green. It went on beautifully and I used it wet to line my eyes and it was stunning. There is such luminosity in each shimmer color. To add more drama I lined close to my lashes using the “black multi-use mineral color”. I am switching to that as my liner from now on. You just can’t beat the softness and blendability which is what I like in a liner.

With so many beautiful and affordable products it’s nice to be able toorder your own samples to choose your favorite products before you buy the full sizes.

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new day.

hushmamacom — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:29:21 +0000

I have always loved my alone time. But these days I find myself counting the minutes until Noah and Chloe come back.

ProFlowers Birthday Gift Baskets

hushmamacom — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:19:05 +0000

I think gift baskets are always a special treat. There are lots of birthday gift baskets to choose from at ProFlowers so you can say “happy birthday” in your own special way. With fine wine and cheese sets, gourmet chocolates and truffles, fresh fruit baskets, and more there is something for everyone.

The basket I received was overflowing with yummy goodies. As soon as I lifted it out of the shipping box the kids practically tackled me to get at the treats inside. We could hardly decide what to try first. The apples were crisp, sweet, and delicious. The pears were fresh and juicy. I very happily had pistachio nuts, honey-walnut baklava, and chocolate covered cherries for lunch. Chloe chose the cheese and crackers- one of her absolute favorites any day. We had fun taking out and sampling each Cherry Moon Farms treat.

But the most loved item in our Birthday Basket was the gold foil wrapped chocolate in the size and shape of a pear. Hands down. It was a lovely addition to an already super nice gift.

Check out ProFlowers selection of Birthday Gift Baskets!

I received the basket for review. No other compensation was provided.

little birdie.

hushmamacom — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:46:39 +0000

I don’t know what the bird was telling her but I love her smile.

Everyday Minerals Review & Giveaway

hushmamacom — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:24:29 +0000

I love mineral makeup. I was converted about 3 years ago and have used only mineral foundation since. But it can be expensive and when I am swirling and tapping I see dollar signs floating away with the extra little puffs of dust. Not the case with Everyday Minerals.
Founder, Carina Menzies believes that all-natural makeup products should not cost a fortune.
The amount of great product you receive for your money is actually surprising and Everyday Minerals lets you try out their most popular colors and find your perfect foundation. They are certain you will love the quality and value of their products and I did!

I received the Intensive Base in Light Medium which happened to be the perfect shade for my skin. I applied it using the 100 percent cruelty free kabuki brush and it could not have been easier to build up light layers for the amount of coverage that I like. I perfected the look using the Everyday Minerals Finishing Dust and I was impressed with the coverage and the silky flawless finish. I am faithful to mineral foundation because of the natural appearance and the light feel. These products embody everything that makes me a loyal mineral makeup wearer but with fantastic value and the eco-friendly reassurance that you need when you want to live naturally. Everyday Minerals is organic, vegan and they specialize in healthy, affordable and sustainable products.

I also received Come What May, a pink shimmer blush. It is absolutely lovely! It’s a pretty natural pink but with a transparent sparkly luster.
I wore all these products over the past weekend and not only do they go on beautifully, they stay on beautifully too.

“Bohemian at heart and eclectic by nature, the soul of Everyday Minerals is deeply rooted in the natural beauty of every woman.”

What You Will Win: One lucky Hush Mama winner will get to select an Everday Minerals Blush of their very own!
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Orglamix Organic Mineral Makeup- Review & Giveaway.

hushmamacom — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:39:08 +0000

I’m not usually very experimental when it comes to makeup. I use the same products applied in the same way every time I put it on. But when I got the chance to choose some makeup to review from Orglamix I wanted to try every single product in the shop! All Orglamix products are artisan crafted and 100 percent pure minerals. They are created using zero synthetic ingredients and are proudly formulated without: nano particles, bismuth oxychloride, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals or parabens. PETA approved. So I can feel good about trying them all.

I almost always go with really nuetral and mostly brown eye color (by the way, hello just one of many beautiful browns. But when I got a peek at the gorgeous artisan crafted Pure Organic Mineral Eye Colors I wanted to wear a different color every day. I decided on the color “fig” and it did not disapoint! I applied it dry and it created a beautiful natural glow of color that blended perfectly and lasted all day. It can be applied wet as well for more intensity and versatility. I’m inspired!

As I mentioned, I always use the same products and choosing a new foundation can be especially daunting. Whole Grain Pure Organic Self-Adjusting Mineral Foundation was a great choice for me. When I opened the jar and saw the white color I thought I would end up looking ghostly. But that was not the case. This foundation created a “soft focus” appearance and was silky, sheer, natural and designed to work with any skin tone. I would also love to try the Balsa Pure Organic Mineral Foundation as well. It looks pretty easy to get the right color for your skin tone using the information Orglamix provides.
Last, but definately not least, I tried out the Rose Quartz: Happy Radiance (rosy pink glow). So pretty. I felt all glowy and summery. My skin tends to be really pink sometimes and this color was golden enough to work perfectly for me. It also really photographed well on my face which made me think Orglamix Glow would be a wedding day makeup must-have.

Which reminds me, the already assembled kits look really fun. Like the bridal kits such as Here Comes the Bride, Twilight character inspired kits, and mom kits. And of course starter kits with the essentials to get you on your way with Orglamix products.
I can see why Orglamix has built up a cult following as a mineral specialist.
“The next-generation of mineral makeup. Get a whole new you for a whole lot less!”

Cheri of Orglamix (blog: http://www.beautybuffet.com) is generously offering a selection of her products to one lucky Hush Mama reader! the winner can select any three colors from the following formulas:
Pure Organic Mineral Eye, Blush, Glow, Foundation or Color Corrector.

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okay.

hushmamacom — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:07:55 +0000

So. I kind of lost all my stuff while moving to another web host. I just don’t know enough to fix it and so I have decided to go with it. I am slowly adding my posts and important things manually because I am crazy and will hopefully be happy with my decision to start fresh when things are looking normal around here again.