My WORD and PHRASE For 2014

 

Each year I have a word or a phrase that comes to me in my quiet alone time. 

This year is no different so I thought I would share with you what they are....

When I think of balance in my life I think of the physical, mental, and spiritual sides. Without balance in all three aspects I do not run smoothly.

Balance is hard for women. We have so many people, and things wanting our attention at any given moment it is hard to find the time to balance things equally.

I would imagine if we made a chart for just one week and divided the day up into 12-14 hours days we would find where we spend the most of our time, and the least of our time. 

This is a good way to see what areas we need to address. Not earth chattering, or scientific but it will be a process any individual can do.

This particular phrase has been on my mind for quite awhile. In observing blogland, and society as a whole I think there is more seeking of new and more, than realizing we have enough, and enjoying what we do have.  I love that old saying, “Bloom where you are planted!”

I am not saying never seek to improve oneself, or your surroundings, but I would love to see more of us realize how blessed we are and enjoy what we have.

Sometimes we think by constantly changing, or buying new things our world will be better. I am old enough now that I can tell you, it has to start within.

Joy and contentment are not brought on my things, but by true inner piece. Maybe if we spent more time on that we would spend less time seeking, and more time realizing. 

I don’t make resolutions but I do think about my life as a whole, and look at the areas I personally need to improve. I will have to say with a grin, they are usually the same things every year!

Do you have a word or phrase for this New Year 2014?

 

 

 

A New Skin care Product That Is A Keeper!

When it comes to skincare our requirements change over time. With each decade there seems to be a new change in our skin.

Dry skin has always been a problem for me, but as I have aged I am finding it harder, and harder to find a product that makes a difference in my skin.

Until I found this new product…….

You can find it HERE!

What it did for my skin:

I saw an immediate softening of lines and wrinkles. It was if they had been plumped up.

My skin looked more radiant and felt smoother.

At first I was skeptical, thinking it was all in my head. After several applications I was more than convinced.

My Mom was visiting so I had her try it. She is 82 so her wrinkles are a bit deeper than mine, but even she was amazed at how it plumped her wrinkles and fine lines. She ordered it!

Next my DIL who has gorgeous skin, but is just now seeing some signs of aging (trust me only she can see them), But after her trying it once she was equally amazed. She said it was like Botox in a bottle.

I kid you not this stuff is amazing. I tried a less expensive brand, and did not get the same results.

So I went to Dremu’s website, and ordered it. You can get it in three different sizes so you won’t have to invest too much money.

You can thank me later!!

This stuff is amazing!!

This post is my own personal opinion, I was not paid to write this post. I truly LOVE this product. I will only share products that are tried and true on my blog.

  

 

 

Christmas Minute-To-Win-It Game!

 

Family fun for everyone!!

I had so many people ask how we played this game so here it is........

BALANCE THE ORNAMENTS:

You will need:

Thin stick like a yard stick

Paper tube, we used wrapping paper tube but a Paper towel tube would work on a table.

Plastic ornaments with hooks

Timer for a minute

THE NUTSTACKER GAME

You will need:

Glitter Christmas pencils or candy cane

Large nuts

timer for a minute

Takes a very steady hand!

UH-OH!

RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER

You will need:

A string to attach a pom pom

Red pom pom

Vaseline

Be sure to put a nice big glob on the end of their noses.(It is pretty gross, but funny at the same time) To make it more difficult use less.

Hang the red pom-pom in a door way, a needle and thread to attach it to string works great. We just usea tack on top of the door frame to hold it.

The object is to make the red pom-pom stick to your nose in a minute and it has to stay on your nose to the count of 5.

Good Job! What a cute little reindeer!

More Cute reindeer!

The youngest reindeer of them all did it in 3  seconds!! YES!! We are all quite impressed…..

THE MARSHMALLOW WREATH TOSS

You will need:

Bag of marshmallows

Bucket

Wreath

Timer

Object is to get as many marshmallows inside the bucket in a minute.

We had so much fun playing these games and I promise your family will too. I got the idea from another blog, http://oncloud8.blogspot.com/2011/01/not-so-silent-night.html.

Wishing you and yours

a fun Christmas Eve!!