tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51023716457491148082024-03-13T12:16:58.886-04:00The Gorgeous IngredientAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-86618837790189063722013-08-20T17:54:00.003-04:002013-08-20T20:49:22.830-04:00My Kids Take Growth Spurts to a New Level<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When my thirteen year old son walked into my bedroom early morning and said "Mom, none of my sneakers fit." My first thought was "Ok, someone wants a <i>new</i> <b>pair of sneakers</b>. HA! Not happening! You don't<i> need</i> any right now." Instead of stating this out loud I decided to have him elaborate on his announcement. "What do you mean none of them fit?" He informs me that his toes are at the top of every single sneaker he owns. "Mom, they don't fit." Silence falls and we both look sad. He's looking at me waiting for a solution and I'm looking at him in disbelief. <i>Ooooh, I get it! He's joking</i> *laughs* "Are you serious?" I am perplexed because his Uncle just gave him three pairs of sneakers. With this new expansion of <b>style</b> choice and <b>extended sizes</b>, HOW could he be in this predicament? Sizes 10 to 11.5 were "teen" tucked neatly in his closet just waiting to be the choice of the day. "I'm so serious, Mom" I had to go investigate because my head could not comprehend any of it.</div>
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As he tried on every pair, we did the thumb test and I was on constant repeat "<i>You sure? But How...? This makes no sense! Are you stretching your toes?</i>" This child had indeed grown two shoe sizes overnight. WHO DOES THAT?! Apparently, my kid!! I'm still adjusting to the fact that he's in men shoes (<i>and the price of those shoes!</i>). Geesh! No slow motion growth for this kid, he stays on fast forward. Lawd! My baby went to bed and woke up with Sideshow Bob feet! </div>
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Good thing for us, that same Uncle decided to gift him a pair of custom <b><a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/mens-basketball-shoes/7puZbrkZ8r1">Nike KD-5</a> </b> (purple sneaker in above pic)<b> </b>for doing very well this past school year. Pheeeew! Good thing I told him to buy them a couple of sizes bigger. What's next? Nevermind, I've just been ankle flashed by my seven year old son. His jeans are somewhere between clam digger and capris. *sigh* I get no break with my two human trees. Time for some <b>school shopping</b>! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-21909295990840275652013-08-19T22:55:00.000-04:002013-08-19T22:55:00.964-04:008 Fun Hair Facts About My Natural Hair<div>
I'm always asked the question, "How long have you been <b>natural</b>?" When I answer "most of my life" I tend to get a side eye like "<i>Yeah, Girl whatever!</i>" but then I'm bombarded with loads of product questions. Even in the moment of skepticism, my "secrets" are still on request for reveal. It's always been a tickling topic to me. Sometimes I have the "basher" (<i>anyone and anything not natural is a problem!)</i>, the speudo educator (<i>timelines and posts are their teacher. From their perspective, hairstylist don't know what they're talking about. 0_o)</i> or (my fav) just a woman who likes to talk good haircare. Many people tend to think that a series spectacular events happen in order for me to achieve the look/s they're inquiring about. Nope! Having been natural most of my life did not exclude me from the trial and error of finding out what works for my<b> hair</b>. However, being a hair professional and product trainer did make the journey a bit easier. As per some of your inquiries, I thought I'd share a fun fact list of my journey along with my regimen. </div>
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1.I was a toddler rocking huge afros. I really appreciate my mother for this. She had me wearing braid outs until first grade and I loved it!</div>
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6.There are NO holy grail products in my regimen. I switch up products all the time. When I find something I really like I keep it replenished but I still try other things.</div>
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Bonus fact: My husband usually colors, cuts and blow dries my hair. Who is spoiled? Meeeee!</div>
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See! No tricks or special effects. Just two tired arms trying to maintain what is affectionately known as the gorgeous beast. Are you natural or straight? How do you maintain your healthy hair? Share some of your favorite hair tips below. </div>
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It has taken me <b>one minute</b> and an entire <b>Scandal</b> season later to really sit with this line. As I was watching the <a href="http://www.bet.com/shows/scandal.html"><b>Scandal</b> BET marathon</a> on last Saturday, this line struck me like I had never heard it before. I am stunned! Let me <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGorgeousBlog">tweet</a>, then repeat that one more time: "<i><b>What kind of coward was I to marry her and not wait for you to show up?</b></i>" *fans self* Fitz is a BOSS! He is the giver of lip quivers, slow breathes and hot flashes. Undergarments don't stand a chance of staying dry with this kind of macking happening on "<a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal/episode-guide/episode106-the-trail">The Trail</a>" (S1, Ep106). There are no more words to be spoken so they just hold hands. <i>Sweaty hands. I'm sure</i>. It was during their silence, the line began to marinate. WOAH! WAIT ONE MINUTE!! Did he say "what kind of coward" as in there are a variety of choices? Senator Grant's assertion of his cowardice behavior was more profound than we knew at that time. In one line this man desperately exhales "I settled, Courage is difficult for me, I need love, and I want every inch of YOU." GEESH! Instant heat and passion aside, what's a woman to do with that confession? I'll take feed the passion for one thousand Alex.! Nooooo This is Olivia Pope! She will do what comes natural: fix him. She thinks he needs her and no matter the pain she is all in. Liv's perception on love is one minute past cracked, it's broken.<br />
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"One Minute" is more than just feeding the feel good, it's a brief moment of courage for Fitz. The courage to live, love, and be loved in that moment. This courage allows him to reveal vulnerabilities which have been masked for years. <i>We can surely blame his father Big Jerry for that</i>. Olivia would never use his character flaws against him for her own personal gain. Liv unlike everyone else, doesn't have an agenda (although I feel she is someone else's. That's why she was sent in. *coughs* <i>Rowan!</i>) therefore she doesn't fight Fitz for what's best for her. She totally gets her cowardly lion. She believes in his greatness. He's strong, attractive, passionate and he has "superpowers". Olivia professed "I will eat, sleep, drink <b>Fitzgerald Grant</b>" and as my girl <a href="http://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/">Awesomely Luvvie </a>said "He surely ate Liv Pope" Yes, indeed! Reciprocity has never looked so good in 60 seconds. The problem is, when they surpass that time span everything gets messy and the revelation remains the same. Fitzgerald Grant is still a coward.<br />
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Sometimes you can come across really amazing blogs when you least expect it. A few months ago, the most inviting ice cream pictures kept streaming through in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gorgeous-Ingredient/306467210157">my Facebook</a> feed. Being a true lover of this frozen treat compelled me to do a little "research". Two clicks later, I found <b><a href="http://www.100scoopsies.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">100 Scoopsies </span></a></b><b>, </b>a blog which follows the journey of two super adorable friends, Sarah Hayes and Cloe Jankowitz as they churn out 100 flavors of <b>ice cream</b> in one year. Can you imagine creating one hundred ice cream flavors in 365 days? Me either, but I <i>CAN</i> imagine tasting them. Makes you wonder who gets to eat all of it, right? Get this! After every 20 flavors, the ladies have an ice cream social featuring their best flavors of the quarter. So then the question becomes, Where does one sign up for this delightful event? <br />
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These ladies both share a dream of one day having their own brand of ice cream and it looks like they are well on their way to attaining that dream. Sarah and Cloe have come up with some unique and creative flavors like:<br />
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Have you ever been drawn to something but you have no idea as to when the connection happened in your life? That's how I feel about clouds. I have a serious obsession with clouds. So much so that I will pull my car over to take pictures at any given time. Sometimes I think it started when I was a child. I used to think we lived in God's mouth. This is was how I interpreted "God is everywhere". To me, He was everywhere because we were forever present in His mouth. In my little mind, clouds were God's way of sending us signs and messages. If a cloud had a particular shape that I could identify that meant to pray for that thing. Yes, I prayed for many animals, a few old people and someone's car. LOL I still giggle at how I made sense of these amazing forms of condensed water vapor. After every giggle, a prayer follows. I give thanks for how I feel God spoke to me as a very small child. </div>
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Like many young and old, I still look for pictures within, count them as they float by, and shutter when they are in their warning colors. No matter the climate or season, clouds bring me peace and happiness. Sometimes I'm that kid again, looking for a sign or message in a cloud. "Hi God! *giggles* "You've made some really nice ones today. *claps quietly*" I'll prop my head on my hands and just take in their beauty. Although I'm an adult they still know how to touch my spirit in the same manner as years gone by. I don't know what it is that truly connects me to clouds but I'm so grateful for how they make me feel. So, the next time your out I hope you see a cloud and if nothing else think of this post and smile.</div>
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It's here! The official meat slinging showdown is upon us. Boston Magazine's <b><a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/burger-battle-tickets/#.UgV5Q9KsiSp">Battle of the Burger</a> </b>will be <b>Boston Strong </b>on August 13th, 2013. Come out and taste Boston's Top 20 restaurant's burgers and meet the Chef's behind these amazing creations. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmstelLight"><b>Amstel Light,</b> </a> <i>the only light beer with a rich flavor profile that can stand up to the most unique burger creations</i> will be on hand to make sure every burger bite goes down smooth. Sounds good right?! It doesn't stop there. There will be live entertainment for dancing. Here is where I slip in a blatant hint :<i> Dude! you can totally bring a date. Beer, Burgers and dancing by the water! Date is happy + you're happy = Possible 2nd date? You get me?</i> Ok, back to house business. If you're wondering "Will they only be serving burgers?" No,custom side dishes and desserts will be on hand for your complete dining pleasure. So, yeah that about covers it. Now hurry over to the Boston Magazine site and <b><a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/burger-battle-tickets/#.UgVu-dKsiSp">buy your tickets</a></b>! I'll see you on Tuesday!! AND Remember, this is supposed to be a wicked good time so let me remind you of one very important thing: NO DRINKING AND DRIVING. If you plan to partake in the overflowing of the Amstel frothy goodness then have a designated driver and/or plan to take a cab home. Your safety is important to us. K! Thanks! </div>
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<u><b>EVENT INFORMATION</b></u></div>
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<b>WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013</b></div>
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<b>TIME: 6 - 10 p.m.</b></div>
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<b>WHERE: Black Falcon Cruise Terminal (1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston)</b></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>IMPORTANT: </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Rain date: August 14th 6-10pm</span></h2>
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<b><span style="color: red;">The need for a rain date will be determined and communicated by Monday morning on August 12th. We will do our best to hold the event on the 13th, but are retaining a rain date of August 14th in the event that the forecast for the 13th shows serious rain/thunderstorms.</span><i><span style="color: red;"> No refunds are available. </span><a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/burger-battle-tickets/#.UgVu-dKsiSp">More ticket info</a></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out the list of battling <b>burgers</b>:</span><br />
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1.<b><a href="http://5napkinburger.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">5 Napkin Burger</span></a> ~</b><b>5 Napkin Burger</b> by <b><i>Andy D’Amico</i></b>: Ground beef topped with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and rosemary aioli</div>
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2. <b><a href="http://www.beantownpub.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Beantown Pub</span></a> ~</b><b>Beantown Burger</b> by <b><i>Willie Z</i></b>: In house freshly ground blend of sirloin, filet and bacon topped with our unique specialties</div>
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3.<a href="http://www.theblueoxlynn.com/"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The Blue Ox</span></b></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>~ <b>Sin Burger</b> by <b><i>Matt O’Neil</i></b>: USDA prime beef burger, applewood smoked bacon, truffle aioli, tomato, lettuce, brioche bun</div>
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4. <b><a href="http://www.bondboston.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">BOND</span></a> ~</b> <b>The Whole-Y Cow </b>by <b><i>Mark Sapienza</i></b> and <b><i>Nick Gurski</i></b>: Northeast Family Farms beef blend of locally raised ground brisket, short rib and chuck, grilled and served on a housemade salted pretzel roll, served with Amstel Wheat braised Vidalia onion, Thistle Hill Tarentaise cheese and housemade mustard</div>
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5.<a href="http://www.bostonburgerco.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Boston Burger Company</b></span></a> ~ <b>The Vermonster</b> by <b><i>Paul Malvone</i></b>: Maple mayo, sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized granny smith apples, red onions, maple syrup and bacon</div>
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6. <b><a href="http://www.brew-city.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Brew City</span></a> ~</b> <b>Love Muffin</b>: All natural Angus burger with slow roasted pork, candied bacon, smoked peach jam and cream cheese aioli on an English muffin</div>
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7. <b><a href="http://www.cafeteriaboston.com/home1.php"><span style="font-size: large;">Cafeteria Boston</span></a> ~</b> <b>The Lamb Burger</b> by <b><u>Antonio Perez</u></b>: Ground lamb, tzatziki, kalamata olives, tomatoes, lettuce, onions and feta</div>
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8. <a href="http://ceiakitchenbar.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ceia Kitchen + Bar</b></span></a> ~ <b>Ceia Signature Kobe Burger</b> by <b><i>Patrick Soucy</i></b>: Manchego, serrano, heirloom tomato,paprika aioli and fresh made Farmer’s Reserve ketchup</div>
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9. <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elcentroboston.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">El Centro</a> </span>~<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><b>La Poblana</b> by <b><i>Allan Rodriguez</i></b>: Imported Mexican ground beef on the grill topped with a fire-roasted Poblano pepper stuffed with a Oaxaca cheese, then topped with grilled onions,bacon, lettuce, tomato, fresh avocado and Chile Poblano mayonnaise with pickled carrots, onions and jalapenos, served on Mexican felera bread</div>
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10. <a href="http://www.fireplacerest.com/home/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Fireplace</span></a> ~ <b>The Fireplace Burger</b> by <b><i>Jim Solomon</i></b>: Shelburne Farms (VT) Cheddar stuffed grass-fed burger with thick cut bacon, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and house brined dill pickle on a homemade English muffin</div>
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11.<a href="http://www.forumboston.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Forum</span></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span>~ <b>Forum Burger</b> by <b><i>Matthew Barros</i></b>: Brandt Family Farms all natural grass fed beef, crispy house cured pancetta, smoked gouda, spicy pineapple relish, fried egg, served on a brioche bun</div>
12.<a href="http://www.foundryonelm.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Foundry on Elm</span></span></a> ~ <b>Foundry Chef’s Burger</b> by <b><i>Derek Clough</i></b>: 100% Maine grass fed beef, spicy house bbq,sweet bacon jam, great hill blue cheese, shaved dill pickles and pickled red onions on Iggy’s brioche bun<br />
13. <a href="http://www.joesamerican.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Joe’s American Bar & Grill</span></a> ~ <b>All American BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger</b> by <b><i>David Forbes</i></b>: Fresh ground chuck, bbq basted, crispy pork belly, two year aged Vermont cheddar and maple Cajun bacon jam served on a griddled poppy bun served with house cured pickles<br />
14. <b><a href="http://www.salvatoresrestaurants.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Salvatore’s</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b>~ <b>The Wicked Stuffed</b> by <b><i>Chuck Barbato</i></b>: Black Angus stuffed with fresh mozzarella and raisin, topped with charred sweet onion, grilled smoked pancetta and sriracha mayo<br />
15. <b><a href="http://www.shakeshack.com/location/chestnut-hill/"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Shake Shack</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b>~ <b>ShackBurger</b> by <b><i>Mark Rosati</i></b>: Cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and Shacksauce<br />
16.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b><a href="http://www.smithandwollensky.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Smith & Wollensky</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b>~ <b>Cajun Gorgonzola Burger </b>by <b><i>Matt King</i></b>: Prime beef, Cajun seasoning, melted gorgonzola, arugula and red onion marmalade<br />
17. <b><a href="http://www.tastyburger.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Tasty Burger</span></a> ~ Slap Yo Mamma!</b> by <b><i>Brian Reyelt</i></b>: Our signature patty topped with cheese, fried pickles,jalapenos and BBQ sauce<br />
18.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="http://tommydoyles.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Tommy Doyle’s</span></a></span> ~ <b>The Corky Pig Burger</b> by <b><i>Andrew McLendon</i></b>: Named after Porky Pig and County Cork,Ireland, 8 oz. Angus beef topped with an Irish bacon rasher, American bacon, jalapenos, fried onion petals, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing and bacon jam (traditional southern jam made with bacon instead of fruit)<br />
19. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="http://trade-boston.com/">Trade</a> </span>~ </b></span><b>TRADE Burger</b> by <b><i>Andrew Hebert</i></b>: All natural ground beef with pancetta, Vermont cheddar, grilled onions, homemade pickles, lettuce, and tomato on Iggy’s brioche bun<br />
20. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://wahlburgers.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Wahlburgers</span></a> ~ </span><b>OFD (Originally from Dorchester) Burger</b> by <b><i>Paul Wahlberg</i></b>: 8 oz. patty with bacon, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms and homemade tomato jam on a potato roll<br />
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This list is INSANE! Right?! I read the first ten and got full. Geesh! Which Burger would you try?<br />
Found a burger you'd like to try but can't make it to the event? That's ok, click the highlighted name and go straight to the restaurants site for more information. Lets really show <b>#BostonStrong </b>and support our local businesses.<br />
Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23burgerbattle&src=typd&mode=realtime">#BurgerBattle</a> on Twitter to stay up to date on the event.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-15689813132779076462013-08-08T23:57:00.001-04:002013-08-28T13:54:36.995-04:00ABC Scandal Recruitment Month: I'm a Gladiator with Questions<br />
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Well, here we are again for another session of Scandal Rehab. I told you I would be back on last week. Missed it? Go read about my <a href="http://www.thegorgeousingredient.com/2013/08/abcs-scandal-has-me-feeling-mishandled.html"><b>mishandled</b></a> feelings. I know you feel the same way and that's why I kept my word and came back to rehab with you. We're in this together. Every time the show comes up in conversation, I just....pheeeeew *rattles hands* So we are going to talk this out. As I stated before, I have so many question surrounding Quinn. She's like the golden goose that they're passing off as a naive duckling. I don't buy it! NO! The video came up today and it just further played on to my suspicions. Did you watch it yet? This is a two for one so pull up a chair.<br />
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Let us first take a look, pause, and then stare at Harrison. Yes indeed! CoYUMbus knows he can wear a suit and talk fast. He is ignoring everyone and everything around him because that blackberry is more important. WE DON'T CARE! Gingham less and all we are here for Harrison Wright. Enters Quinn *rolls eyes* Girl,what you won't do is show up acting privileged but looking subsidized and THINK you will disrespect him. We should have known Quinn was crazy out of the gate. Who rolls up on YUM with such disregard, talking about "I don't do blind dates." THEN insults him with "You're a baby lawyer. You're twelve years old." HUH? She didn't want him to look bad by standing him up, engages in condescending banter, finds out she has a job, THEN out of the kindness of her heart she sits to let the "baby" buy her a dirty martini.? LAWD! You see what I'm talking about? Her loop is fruitless. *sigh* That aside for the moment. She applied for a job with THE Olivia Pope? Was this application sent post amnesia? Who applied, Lindsey the law student or Quinn the lawyer? Mmmmmhhhhhmmm Somebody needs to go through Verna's belongings. She would have given us the tea on Ms. Dwyer-Perkins. How does this tie into Olivia deciding she, Quinn, was worthy of a life time save from a huge murder wrap? Can we speculate that she was given the job without an interview because they wanted to <strike>keep a close eye on</strike> protect her? And I think it's interesting that Harrison made reference to Quinn's breathing, Huck did the same thing when he started "training" her. *passes out a few fans cause I know ya'll didn't see that one coming* Don't sleep on the mighty Quinn. Watch!<br />
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Ok, back to Harry. He was sent out to "interview" Quinn but there is some good information for us to think about since we don't have his backstory yet.<br />
He's 28 yrs old<br />
He STILL uses a Blackberry (<i>but we won't judge him</i>)<br />
His parents are inseparable<br />
He has a habit of giving you a killer smile mid sentence. It's his secret weapon to throw you off your game.<br />
His parents met on a blind date<br />
When he buys a woman dinner then that means he's interested. Has he sprung for dinner in the last two seasons? Somebody want to take this one?<br />
He generally doesn't lie.<br />
Harrison as you can see is not wearing gingham in this clip. Why? Were things on the mild front?<br />
He is gladiator in a suit and If you want to be one then say it "I'm a Gladiator in a Suit!"<br />
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How do you feel about Quinn? Did I deliver on the Ginham fix this week? Who is ready to tune into BET this Saturday, August 10th for a Scandal Marathon? I'll be watching and tweeting. <br />
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My mom and I were out and about on a shopping trip when we walked up upon <b><a href="http://thecookiemonstah.com/">The Cookie Monstah</a>,</b> a mobile cookie truck.<b> </b>In one quick whiff of <b>fresh baked cookies</b>, Mom and I stood asking "should we get a cookie NOW or should we shop first?" You're probably thinking "Why couldn't they do both?" Well, some things in life require your full attention and should not be done at the same time; Shopping AND eating good cookies fall into that category. We decided to look over the cookie menu (<i>from afar)</i> and come back after we shopped. I think we set a record, we were done in a short time and right back to the truck. Oh decisions, decisions! What should I get? All of the cookies were lined up so pretty as if in a museum case. The minute you relished one smell, an imaginary fragrant finger would grab you by the nostrils and lead you to another. Oh shoots! I'm really having a dilemma. I know I want the cookie n' ice cream option but what combination should I go with? At this point I'm a happy but lost 5yr old. My Mom, not so much. She steps up, gestures for me to move over and says "While she's still deciding I'll take..." She rattles off about 3 or 4 cookies. What?! Really Mom!! She then looks at me and smiles "I don't know which ONE I want so I will try the ones that sound good to me." Myself and the very nice gentleman running the truck let out a laugh. He and I agreed, "She is a woman who knows what she wants and gets it." </div>
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In between <strike>our </strike> my moment of indecision, we spoke with the gentleman about the truck. Sir, was this your brilliant idea? No, his sister Missy Gale is the owner and baker of these delicious homemade cookies. This mother of four believes so much in the comfort of the chocolate cookie that she crafted up a plan to share her best cookie recipes with her friends, family and US!. Why thank YOU Missy Gale. Boston appreciates the fact that we can now get cookie wasted (cold milk included). If you need a cookie fix, the mobile cookie truck can be found in and around the Boston area, at special events in the Massachusetts, or get this, AT YOUR PRIVATE EVENT. Yes, you can rent the truck! And if that's not in your budget, no worries, you can have a warm order of cookies delivered to you for less than $10 depending upon your Boston location.(click delivery <a href="http://thecookiemonstah.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/BikeRateSheet.pdf">Rate Card</a>) So in the words Ms. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecookiemonstahboston">Cookie Monstah</a> herself, "<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.796875px;"><i>Please come say hi, try a cookie or an ice cream sandwich, she looks forward to meeting you</i>."</span></div>
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Just to give you an idea of the type of cookie magic Missy Gale is baking up at several Boston locations (click to "<a href="http://thecookiemonstah.com/the-truck/">Find the Truck</a>") check out the ice cream sandwich list below:</div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Classic: chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Tahitian: oatmeal coconut cookies with coconut ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Shortcake: sugared sugar cookies with strawberry ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Salty Dog: salted caramel cookies with totally turtle ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Mudslide: double chocolate cookies with coffee Oreo ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Green Monstah: chocolate chunk cookies with green monster ice cream(mint Oreo).</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Peanut Squared: creamy peanut butter cookies with peanut butter ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Nor’easter: red velvet cookies with white chocolate chunks and chocolate ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Cinnabomb: oatmeal cinnamon raisin cookies with rum raisin ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Choco Rainbow: M &M cookies with chocolate ice cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">The Limonada: lemon poppy cookies with purple cow frozen yogurt.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">PB &J: peanut butter cookies with strawberry ice cream.</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-63197476746531131792013-08-06T11:11:00.001-04:002013-08-06T11:21:18.475-04:00Boston Mints Naturally Refreshing Lip Gloss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://bostonmints.com/index.php?page=homepage"><b>Boston Mints Lip Gloss </b></a>, are long lasting sheer <b>lip glosses</b> that come in 12 shades and carry the names of some really cool local New England hot spots. Creator and Makeup Artist, Joanne Ilacqua created the <i>naturally refreshing </i>glosses as a custom lip cosmetic which provides nourishing treatment to lips that are exposed to the punishing lights of photo shoots. "<i>Boston Mints are made of natural ingredients including spearmint leaf oil, aloe vera gel, vitamins C and E, with antioxidants to reduce damage and premature aging. The lip glosses offer a <b>natural</b>, healthy alternative to the coal tar based products.</i>" The glosses garnered rave reviews from both her model and spa clients. These "Mint-y" gems delivered the benefits we all seek in a good lip product: <i>good texture, color and long lasting qualities </i>and their new perky pouts couldn't stop talking about it. There was no way Ms. Ilacqua could keep this great product as her makeup kit's secret weapon, and she didn't! *fist pumps* Boston Mints are now available to <b><a href="http://bostonmints.com/shop/boston_mints/">purchase </a><a href="http://bostonmints.com/shop/boston_mints/">online</a><a href="http://bostonmints.com/shop/boston_mints/"> </a></b>and at several <a href="http://bostonmints.com/index.php?page=listings"><b>locations</b></a> around Massachusetts. The price tag on these gems start at $9 and come in either full or travel size. </div>
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It's summertime and the frizz has been high. A pair of bottles in my closet must have heard the hoarse cry of my <b>dry hair</b> shaft. <a href="http://www.peterlamas.com/naturals.php"><b>Peter Lamas Avocado and Olive Ultra Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner</b></a> has stepped forward to help tame the mane I affectionately refer to as "the beast". Has it been successful? Absolutely! This tag team leaves my tresses <i>Ultra </i>soft, <i>Ultra </i>detangled, and U<i>ltra </i>moisturized. Dare I say that their "Ultra" claim is the truth? Yes I can! If I may be honest, when I read "<i>to condition and tame curly, frizzy, hard-to-manage hair"</i>, I thought "Yeah, I heard this all before. Tame? LOL This beast?! *glances up* Ok! Let me see what you can do." The moment of truth was instantaneous. I shampooed my hair and was pleased because: 1. My <b>hair color </b>didn't fade and 2. My hair wasn't a rat's nest. Oh My! So far the <b><a href="http://www.peterlamas.com/h_avocadoshampoo.php">shampoo</a> </b>held up to it's claim. I could run my fingers through the small kinks (tangles) and the hair would separate. Ok, Alright...The beast was calm but was it tamed? I had to get this <a href="http://www.peterlamas.com/h_avocadoconditioner.php"><b>conditioner</b> </a>in to see if it too were as good as its claims. It's important to mention that the soft scent of lime brought me pure enjoyment. *swoons* I love lime scented hair and body products. When a brand can give that invigorating scent and the benefits I'm looking for, it's all a win. Now back to the conditioner, which claims: "<i>a natural <b>moisturizer</b> and soother</i>"..."<i>to leave hair smooth and ultra-shiny</i>"... and "<i><b>nourish </b>scalp to give you a lusciously soft, manageable locks.</i>" Surely, this reparative conditioner (just as the shampoo) which is rich in protein and vitamins came to not only contend but to restore and win. My hair felt so good (<i>and looked good too!</i>). The beast, as you can see from the picture below was tamed and remains tamed during these hot summer days. Typically I would have had to give myself a few deep treatments to repair and restore from sun damage but that's not been the case after using the <a href="http://www.peterlamas.com/main.php">Peter Lamas Avocado and Olive Shampoo and Conditioner</a>. The beast is happy and so am I. Now, if only someone would come massage my arms after all of this. So goes the life of a girl with big hair. lol</div>
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As I was perusing my Facebook newsfeed I came across the above post written by Carmen B from <a href="http://lipstickfashionmascara.com/">LipstickFashionMascara.com</a>. It's a topic I've heard and read about repeatedly over this past month. </div>
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Please understand and believe that the perpetrator's gratification will only render a very short return on what looks like glory. I know it stings, ESPECIALLY when they post or talk about a success publicly and you know the truth. Oh! and when they polish up the public announcement with a church stomp and the admonishing of THE Giver of ALL blessings, it just grinds your gears. Yup, I know. False advertising ticks me off too. This behavior is a returning gift unto themselves. It will not come wrapped pretty nor will it be gently delivered. Pray for them because the repercussion drums WILL sound!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-68186445960040678262013-08-03T14:25:00.001-04:002013-08-03T14:25:33.696-04:00I Chose to Pin and Now I'm Caught in the Pinterest MatrixEvery night, well maybe not <i>every, </i>I find myself feeding my ever growing <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/TheGorgeousBlog/boards/">Pinterest</a></b> addiction. You know the site where you create themed boards and "pin" pictures inspired by that theme? <i>I hope you're nodding your head yes. If not, please get your pinning life in order, go open an account, and then share the link below so we can support your <strike>addiction </strike> creative journey.</i> I understand that some may not have accounts so I share my pins via my <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGorgeousBlog">T<b>witter</b></a> and <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thegorgeousingredient">Facebook</a> </b><i>. </i>Why? Because I care and I'm trying to draw you into the pinning matrix. LOL My friend <a href="https://twitter.com/JustAzia">Azia</a> refers to my love of pinning as <b>Pinterest </b>Rants. She loves them and according to my notifications others share the same sentiment. I started out with five boards and now I have 12 and counting. From Beauty to Food to Entertainers, there is something for everyone to enjoy. One of my most popular boards is called "<a href="http://pinterest.com/TheGorgeousBlog/let-s-go-back-in-time/"><b>Let's Go back In Time</b></a>". It's nostalgic theme lends to good humor, perplexity and jaw dropping astonishment.<br />
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The pictures below are just a glimpse at the retro foolishness I've come across on the net and my board is better for it. The food ads on the board are just as comical. I'm so glad I came <i>after</i> the era where mayonnaise seemed to go well on EVERYTHING. You would pass on that as well, right? Good! but don't let it deter you from its comedy greatness. A good <b>laugh</b> is not to be avoided on my board. Take a look...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-43344774030190138332013-08-02T19:53:00.000-04:002013-08-02T20:04:56.994-04:00 A Better Breakfast On The Go Happens The Right Way With Special K's Nourish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Breakfast wasn't always an easy commitment for me some years ago but after I had children things changed. Morning talks and laughs over a good <b>breakfast</b> have made for some of our best funny stories. Nothing beats a hot homemade breakfast but sometimes due to scheduling we need something quick, HEALTHY, and filling. <a href="http://www.specialk.com/en_us/products/nourish.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Special K Nourish Hot Cereal </a>is a smooth mix of multi grains with added nuts and berries. I was a little apprehensive to try because I've never been a fan of instant anything, ESPECIALLY hot cereal. It tends to taste chalky and the visual presentation reminiscent of a bad batch of lumpy preschool paste just turns my stomach. Still against my better judgement I try to tweak it and I end up feeling like "I should have just made a pot from scratch." *dumps instant travesty into trash* Hmmmph!<br />
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I decided to give the Cranberry Almond a try. As you can see from the picture below, the cereal thickens up quite nicely. Plump cranberries and almonds are plentiful so you get some in every spoonful. My teen kept hovering around "Hey Mom, whatcha eatun'? It smells good." *leans in to get a good look" "Oatmeal? A new oatmeal? Is it good? You care to let me taste it?" LOL This kid! After all questions where answered to his satisfaction, the end result was "TEEN DEVOURS MOM'S HOT CEREAL" and his two word review for you is "It's Amazing!" He has since tried to eat the other two flavors and all of the nutrition bars. Since we are a family that likes to laugh together more than being mad <i>at</i> each other, we have shared this KNourish experience together. </div>
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It's been a month of Thursdays without <b>Scandal</b> and my feelings are not handled. So much so that I'm only willing to acknowledge one solid month of missing the show. <i>This is where you nod your head and say "Yeah, Girl" THIS is your moment of solidarity. The moment you hold your heart and say "I'm with you Girl!" </i>Learning that they pushed the premiere date out from September 12th to October 3rd, has me feeling like Scandal delivered a bouquet of melancholy to my virtual soul. Pheeew! Just thinking about it gives me the Withers...<br />
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*Sways* "<i>Ain't no sunshine when she's gooooone. She's always gone too long, anytime she goes away" </i>*throws a hanky* YAS! Tell me Scandal doesn't make you feel like that!! When Seven Fifty Two wrestles you into a corner, takes hold of your life and you rock back n forth."<i>I know, I know, I know, I know, I know....aint no sunshiiiiiine when she's gooooone... this house just ain't no home.... </i>Chiiiiile, you will mess around and catch the sweats like Withers in that video because your Thursday is somber and darkness is rolling in the way . I undAHstand! I do! This tale was foretold in a feature on The Root(<a href="http://www.theroot.com/views/scandal-withdrawal-its-real-thing?page=0,0">Scandal withdrawal: It's a Real Thing</a>) The withdrawal is real and rehab needs to be taken seriously. Like me, you have tried to fill the void and nothing can take the place of your Thursday night love. Olivia Pope and her misfit of associates have hucked us all the way up. Left us wondering who leaked that Liv is Fitz's side piece. Scandal had us Casper'd when Liv said "Dad?" We were confused, shaken and chest clinching like Cyrus upon the cold slate. Our pressure just would not go down like Mellie did in the shower scene. NOPE! Our Gladiators suits are heavy but our emotions will deal. Period! By the way, I'm not pleased at the "#WhoIsRowan?" campaign. There are many pertinent questions which are far more worthy than that one. Last Season it was #WhoIsQuinn? We STILL don't know. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah her name is Lindsey Dwyer. AND? How come she has survived TWO boyfriends being murdered in association to Defiance? Why is her life so much more valuable? Her daddy didn't seem like he would be camped on the white house lawn if she had gotten blown up with her boo.So again, Why was her life more valued and she worthy of being a Gladiator? Did she really just tuck her anger and 5g's away after that Huck speech (<a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal/episode-guide/scandal-episode-213-nobody-likes-babies">Ep:213 Nobody Likes Babies</a>)? Is she REALLY a natural at bludgeoning and torturing? Nah, I don't buy it. Huck was so concerned about her enjoyment, he alerts Liv who is just as concerned. So ya'll just gave her B-613 training cause ya'll feel bad for saving her life? Again, NOPE, NOT buying IT. Remember, Verna wished they would have let her hang in court (<a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal/episode-guide/scandal-episode-202-the-other-woman?page=2">Ep: 202 The Other Woman</a>) Why didn't they since she believed Quinn could bring down the whole government? Mmmmmhmmmmm<br />
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See! I have good questions and since I've committed to the #31WriteNow challenge,<i> </i>(A post everyday for the month of August. Read about it on <a href="http://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/2013/07/31writenow-blog-challenge.html">Awesomely Luvvie</a>) you can come back every Thursday and feed your Scandal rehab needs right here.<br />
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I heard something about a burger battle and free burgers happening in the Massachusetts area so I had to do a little research for you guys. Real friends don't let friends miss out on grilled goodness and a cold one. Right? Right!! So, jot it down or get your phone calendars in order. <a href="http://www.bostonsbaddestburger.com/"><b>Boston's Baddest Burger Truck</b></a> has teamed up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmstelLight"><b>Amstel Light</b>,<i><span style="background-color: #f1f3f8; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Official Beer of the Burger™</span></span> </i></a> to kick off a wicked cool summer in and around Massachusetts. Starting May 24th through June, You can stop by any of the locations listed below and grab yourself a FREE burger. </div>
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• May 24: Cohasset, MA at Curtis Liquors (790 Chief Justice Cushing) 6-8 p.m.</div>
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• May 25: Attleboro, MA at Yankee Spirits (628 Washington St.) 12-2 p.m.</div>
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• May 25: Swansea, MA at Yankee Spirits (207 Swansea Mall Dr.) 3-5 p.m.</div>
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• May 31: Sturbridge, MA at Yankee Spirits (376 Main St.) 3-5 p.m.</div>
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• May 31: Fitchburg, MA at Kappy’s (220 Whalon St.) 6-8 p.m.</div>
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• June 1: Springfield, MA at Winn Liquors (1038 Wilbraham Rd.) 3-5 p.m.</div>
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• June 1: W. Springfield, MA at Table & Vine (1119 Riverdale St.) 6-8 p.m.</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">The party continues until someone wins the crown at </span><a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/burger-battle-tickets/#.UZ5Eo6KsiSo" style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold;"> Boston Magazine's Battle of the Burger </a><span style="background-color: transparent;">on August 13, 2013. So grab your friends for some burger and food tasting, entertainment, Amstel Light at "cup runneth over" levels, and a <b>New England</b> wicked good time. This good time of course requires a designated driver or a cab on speed dial. We know loud talking Bostonians will be in full effect and falling off curbs may be in the future for a few of you. Whatever your pleasure may be, I want you safe. So don't be a PISSAH!!(<-- i="">that's Boston talk for don't be the one to mess it up) </--></span></div>
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Sometimes a girl has to be a little rebellious when it comes to beauty. For example, using a moisturizing shampoo as a body wash or in this case, using a <b>night cream</b> during the day. Due to the cosmic confusing of our weather my skin was poised to read "out of whack! and I'm not for that forecast. This woman works hard at keeping her skin looking at least 10 years younger. hhhmph! Apparently, the folks over at Influenster were moved to help so they sent me a "Hey Girl, You should try this.Ok! Great! look for it in the mail." email. Geesh! Must be a staff of physics over there! As a fan of the Aveeno Positively Radiant line ( The cleansing pads are FAB! <a href="http://www.thegorgeousingredient.com/2011/03/aveeno-positively-ageless-positively.html"><b>read it</b></a>), I was more than happy to give the Intensive Night Cream a try. <a href="http://www.aveeno.com/product/aveeno-+positively+radiant-+intensive+night+cream.do?sortby=priceAscend&from=fn"><b>Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream</b></a> is said to <i>give an extra boost to the 5 Factors of Radiance -tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness and brown spots.</i> All of the aforementioned are not on my list of concerns but those that are (texture and dullness) needed some quick assistance. Bravo to the Soy complex and vitamin B3 for taking care of it within days. My face and neck thank you. Oh, and I wasn't a total rebel. The day AND nighttime use of the cream maintained my goal: Clear and balanced skin. <a href="http://www.aveeno.com/product/aveeno-+positively+radiant-+intensive+night+cream.do?sortby=priceAscend&from=fn"><b>Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream</b></a> is very hydrating which is what my skin needs right now. Although it's labelled as a cream, its texture is more like a lotion. The non greasy formula spreads with ease and absorbs quickly. Texture has been an issue since I turned 40. You're surprised?! Me too! Good genes, love of self, and great <b>skincare</b> will do that for a girl. So yeah, back to this wonderfully affordable drugstore gem. It wears a pricetag of $16.99 and is well worth it you're looking for a quality cream that delivers on its claims. I'm off to go slather some on my face now. It will be morning when you read this and my skin will be GLO- WING! *rings the school bell*<div>
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relaxing vacation ALONE. Alone? Really?
My honey isn't joining me? What
about the kids? As I packed an overnight
bag the answers to my questions became very clear… Yes, Yes, No, They will be
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So off I went on a drive that spanned less than one hour to
the final destination. I drove upon a panoramic coastal view that made me feel
like I had flown over 300 miles to paradise. Wow! It’s amazing how you can
visit a location several times as a kid and never fully experience the true
beauty and appreciation until you return as an adult. Yes, <st1:state w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:state>
kids field trip to the Mayflower, Plymouth Plantation, and Plymouth Rock
yearly. But the bustling between yellow
school buses, loud school kid chatter and the trading of brown bag lunches pretty much
overshadows the beauty of it all. Yeah, so back to the trip! My excitement set in and I could not wait to
find The John Carver Inn. I was greeted
by Old New England charm, the most
pleasant staff and shortly thereafter the lovely owner, Deb Catania. Ms. Catania gave me a tour of the Inn which
has 80 rooms (standard hotel to luxurious suites) She shared her creative ideas
about the design of the Inn “<i>I want to stay true to Old New England while still
implementing "new luxuries.”</i> New luxuries meaning, working fireplaces and
jacuzzi’s which makes good for a super romantic lock in with the one you love. Family time can be enjoyed at the <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place> also. In fact
there were many families enjoying the <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place>
during my visit. Apparently, you can
book a party at the pool! Cool right? The pool has a life size replica of the
Mayflower with a 80ft slide that winds through the boat. There is a whirlpool,
sauna, lap lanes and a deck for those who prefer sunbathing. I wasn’t surprised at how accommodating the <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place> is to families. Ms. Catania’s father started it all 40 years
ago with the opening of the first Hearth n Kettle. Now today there are 5 restaurants, 3 Inns and
Spas. She and her brothers have truly
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no stranger to the restaurant which is located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. My husband and I enjoyed many breakfast visits during our newlywed years. Ms. Catania suggested ordering off the lunch
menu “<i>The options and portions are just unmatched.</i>” She was so right. She ordered a baked scrod that clearly looked
like a sumptuous healthy dinner for under $10.
Now, I had a little hesitation about the lunch menu due to the
“breakfast served all day” option. That
four word phrase always interprets as “oooh! Pancakes” After some consideration, I opted for the clam
chowder and the spinach, bacon and egg salad. Yes, someone thought it a good idea to take some maple cured bacon, crisp it to perfection and toss it upon spinach. Bravo to that brilliant mind!! The clam “chowdah” was a winner. It was thick, creamy and very respectful of the clam to potato
ratio. You know there is nothing worse
than a chowdah that turns soupy as you’re eating it and most of it is potatoes
with tiny clam bits. Shameful! So back
to Hearth n’ Kettle and their awesomeness. Their homemade salad dressings deserve
mentioning because they are truly worthy of stocking in the kitchen. You MUST try the White French. Oh my goodness, a dressing should not caress
bacon the way White French does. It’s magical all the way down to the tummy.
LOL Oh, and did you know that traditional New England
Strawberry shortcake is served on a warm corn muffin and not that spongy round cup cake? I had no idea but I tell you the truth it is
DELICIOUS. Noooo, I didn’t have dessert
at lunch. I returned later that night to get something for my Scandal viewing
pleasure. I tried the Petite Sweets
Sampler option. The menu says it’s for
those of us that just want a “taste”. Ha!
It’s really for those of us that can’t make up our mind. LOL AND they give you more than a taste, you get
your choice of 3 out 6 desserts for $7.
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Cantania but apparently she wants to up the ante by taking me to her amazing
spa. Ok! Ok! I surrender Ms Cantania. Beach Plum is her baby and you can feel
the love she puts into it when she speaks so passionately about its inception
and how she, personally tries everything before it’s made part of her
establishment. The boutique style spa
is indeed laid out to be ones sanctuary of peace. The aromatheraputic scents make you forget
the day’s stresses upon entrance. A nice
relaxing chakra dead sea salt bath was drawn
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no stranger to facials. Seriously, Jessica must wrap her hands in angel wings
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heavens. I might have moaned twice and snored once and I’m not ashamed. All of my cares were cast away as she
nurtured my skin and massaged out some kinks. You want to experience it too?
Ok! Ask for the Sea “C” Spa Facial.
Beach Plum has so many great spa options and medspa treatments for those
that need a little extra. *whispers*. Kathy (medspa nurse) is your girl for the
“extras.” So fly solo or grab your girls, pick a <a href="http://www.beachplumspa.com/day-spa-packages.php">Package</a> and call up Jeanna (manager) to book you escape.
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773926800497211063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102371645749114808.post-86696379026223911222012-09-25T12:03:00.003-04:002012-09-25T12:03:59.950-04:00A Relaxing Moment with Khreativ Soy Candles <span style="font-family: inherit;"> The kids are back in school which means the Fall morning chill is nipping at me. Terrycloth slippers give a warm caress to feet that are mildly shocked from the cool wood floor. Geesh! flip flops are a close but distant memory. Both my mind and skin can use some Fall at home pampering, even if it's just a quick hand treatment. The fact that relaxation, although for a short moment, is still an option is just... *slooooow exhale* So, as soon as the yellow bus is completely out of my peripheral, I do an amazing olympic back flip (</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>don't believe that for one minute!</i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">) However, I am liable to do some in</span>describable<span style="font-family: inherit;"> body jerk or an MJ spin as I grab my</span><a href="http://www.khreativsoykandles.com/" style="font-family: inherit;"> Khreativ Soy Kandle</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in Spa day</span><span style="background-color: white;"><i style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">. </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">There is nothing like an aromatic laundry session. I kid, I kid! The only thing these hands will be doing is enjoying a quick cuticle treatment from the warm soy as my </span>senses<span style="font-family: inherit;"> are soothed with a </span></span><i>calming balance of lemongrass, black currant, patchouli and sugar. </i><br />
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<b>6yr old</b>: "<i>Mom, what's that?</i>" <b>*asking and touching are synonymous* </b><br />
<b>6yr old</b> <b>continues</b>: "<i>Oh, it's soft! and wet. What's in it?</i>"<br />
<b>*shoos his hand away before he pulls on the mask*</b><br />
<b>Me:</b> "<i>It's a face mask that will moisturize my skin and..."</i><br />
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<b>6yr old:</b> "<i>YOU'RE GOING TO LOOK DIFFERENT?!!</i>"<br />
<b>Me</b>: "<i>No (lol) it's going to soften my skin and brighten it up a bit (i hope!) It has green tea, licorice root and vitamins in it</i>."<br />
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<b>Me</b>: "<i>so, it's like food for the skin</i>."<br />
<b>*light bulb moment or a fine idea for a way to escape from my presence twinkles in his eye*</b><br />
<b>6yr old:</b> "<i>ooooooh!</i>" <b>*pause & giggles*</b> "<i>You look like a super hero!</i>"<br />
<b>Me:</b> "<i>really? what should my name be?"</i><br />
<b>6yr</b>: <b>*shrugs*</b> "<i>I don't know but you look COOL!</i>"<br />
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Hello Gorgeous Beauties!! If you're in or planning to be in the New York area next week then you want to put this on your calendar. Enjoy an evening full of natural hair talk (<i>and style ideas will be plenty, i'm sure</i>), shopping and meeting new friends. Have fun!! Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/TheKinkyCollab">@TheKinkyCollab</a> for up to date info</div>
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</div>Mixed up weather can sometimes equal confused tresses for many of us. It's a relief when a product comes along to silence the chaos along the hair shaft. <a href="http://www.americanculturehair.com/consumer-simply-smooth-styling.asp?action=view&ID=4020&cat=191">Simply Smooth Xtend Magic Potion </a>does a superb abracadabra and POOF... the keratin and botanical blend infuses into the hair fibers instantly creating a shiny, sleek seal. (<i>don't believe me? take a look at the pics below) </i>Ok, back to the magic potion! The weightless formula is great for all hair types so whether you're relaxed or natural the mystical tricks are all the same. An instant and SAFE solution for all of us who have been spooked by the bruhaha about other professional keratin treatments.<i>(<b>straightening is NOT required for this product)</b></i> Simply Smooth Magic Potion is sodium chloride free, so there aren't any fumes just a nice light scent reminiscent of cocoa butter. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This power packed wonder potion is brewed and packaged for easy use .After you shampoo, you have the option to use this as a stand alone leave in condition or in conjunction with your regular regimen. Either way, your tresses will be instantly rejuvenated, repaired, detangled, defrizzed, smoothed and shined. Yes, it's like that trick where the magician KEEPS pulling out colorful scarf after scarf creating a never ending bout of laughter. Simply Smooth keeps pulling out benefit after benefit which Xtends the health and structure of your hair. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since my hair has been entranced by this potion I want to share the magic with one of YOU. Yes, you can have your very own bottle!!. It's simple <b>follow this blog (</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>box over on the right</b></i></span><b>)</b>, then <b>share this post on your Facebook page or RT it on Twitter</b>, make sure to<b> leave a comment <u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BELOW</span></u> to let me know you did it</b>. A winner will be picked randomly on Friday, November 25,2011 (<i>must be 18. US resident only)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Celebrity Makeup Artist & Educator, Ricky Wilson and the Dior Show Artists Team will be at Macy's Boston to share tips, tricks, and techniques that will help you to enhance your own beauty & style. Come out to meet the team, see what's new on Dior and connect with other beauties in the Boston area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>About Ricky Wilson</b>:<i> Ricky's extensive career as a makeup artist has included work on fashion shows, publications, celebrity clients and socialites. He has contributed articles to Allure, Shape, Essence, Shope etc., Teen Vogue, People, US weekly and Star. His work has appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Brides, Lucky, Elle, Allure, Town and Country , and Modern Bride. Rick'y expertise has been put to work behind the scenes at MTV, Full Frontal Fashion, Vogue TV, The Early Show and Los Angeles and New York Fashion Week. He has collaborated with designers John Galliano, Vivian Westwood, Rosa Cha, Vera Wang, Emanuel Ungaro, Tommy Hilfiger and Betsey Johnson. He was also recently spotlighted in Vogue's Trend Watch TV and has created custom red carpet looks for clients the the Academy Awards, Grammy's, and LA's Independent Spirit Awards.</i><br />
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