tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010458303547890862024-02-01T23:45:34.705-08:00The Last Blog on Earth.....Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.- Charles BuckowskiSasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-7320781046305487712010-07-28T17:57:00.000-07:002010-07-31T18:24:27.546-07:00Foreue Natural Skin Care Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKTPqXpkQNok_2FWphI2XxhfmNbWmu3uNfHVpGhjaa_VkArxsWfkkPtu6GJPKsoup4mlyIExh8E6Pgmg22JRePLzxWolmmCkR9NSmk5ofw8FyMTeDwEUaz8IeOOdISYT0Jnx2yLDs-l8/s1600/rose-water-toner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKTPqXpkQNok_2FWphI2XxhfmNbWmu3uNfHVpGhjaa_VkArxsWfkkPtu6GJPKsoup4mlyIExh8E6Pgmg22JRePLzxWolmmCkR9NSmk5ofw8FyMTeDwEUaz8IeOOdISYT0Jnx2yLDs-l8/s320/rose-water-toner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500245298052909490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8wTgafVXaiul38QoVtfUFgKmCe6-CQclpp-_OqQZfVsPEnY1P0lQ6TbwJu7UWOIC6aXgiF9NfUulhWIe5Eb9N0qiu_b4SFWBNFiMp_UNhzOar0B44xQxtq0lRqKcrVg9PDZb_3Oc-TA/s1600/le-mudd-masque-homemade-facial-masks-exfoliate-skin-vegan-natural-products-care.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8wTgafVXaiul38QoVtfUFgKmCe6-CQclpp-_OqQZfVsPEnY1P0lQ6TbwJu7UWOIC6aXgiF9NfUulhWIe5Eb9N0qiu_b4SFWBNFiMp_UNhzOar0B44xQxtq0lRqKcrVg9PDZb_3Oc-TA/s320/le-mudd-masque-homemade-facial-masks-exfoliate-skin-vegan-natural-products-care.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500245289568218962" /></a><br />Since I've started doing reviews on here, I've mostly gotten the chance to try out products from many different companies that sell organic, natural, hand made skin care. Because of the opportunities I've gotten to review these products I've been introduced to the world of chemical- free skin and hair care and have never looked back since. I've encountered awesome products from great companies that sincerely want to make and sell only 100% natural products, but I have also encountered several companies that claim to sell products that are organic and chemical free when they are in fact actually not. All it takes is a glance at a product's ingredients list to see what it's truly made from.<br />But I'm happy to say a company I recently found out about called Foreue is seriously the real deal. Foreue wants their customers to know that they can take comfort in knowing that only the best ingredients from nature, that bring no harm to animals yet bring high quality to humans, are included in their formulas.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />Foreue also wants their products to WORK and strives to educate and offer the best natural products possible while doing their part to make the world a greener place.<br />Now when I say these products are 100% natural I am not even slightly kidding. All their beauty and personal care products are formulated with hand picked quality ingredients, featuring herbs, flowers, seeds, nuts, spices, clay, essential oils, vegetable base oils, and or oatmeal. Their soap is made from scratch, the old fashioned way. Using the cold processed method, it takes 5 weeks to complete a batch.<br />And as I've mentioned before, chemicals, synthetics and parabens in skin care products should be avoided. These additives can get into your bloodstream as toxins or clog your pores preventing good skin health (a little as a time). The detergent bars (some call soap) in the supermarket may seem harmless but in fact they may strip away our skin's natural sebum.<br />I was lucky enough to get a chance to try out several of these fantasic skin care products. First was their Rosewater Toner. Normally, I make my own toners because when I do I know exactly what I'm putting into them and can be sure that no toxic chemicals are being included. I was thrilled to read that the only ingredients in this toner was literally just Rosewater and Vegitable Gylcerin. That's it! It smells incredible and works great as part of my skin care routine before moisterizing. Next, I got to try the Replenish, Facial Moisterizing Serum. I've always wanted to try facial serums but was always afraid that since they have an oily texture to them (and I have oily skin) that they would some how clog my pores or make my oily skin even worse. But I've been pleasantly surprised that this serum hasn't done either of these things. Going on your skin it's pretty slick and greasy but after about 10-15 minutes my skin simply soaked it right in, leaving no oily residue behind. It's a great night time moisturizer and I've been looking for a good organic moisturizer for a long time now. The Replenish, Facial Moisterizing Serum is also made from some very comforting ingredients. It's made out of Jojoba Rose Hip (organic), Avocado, Wheat Germ, Borage (organic), primrose oil, carrot oil, Vitamin E and proprietary floral essential oils. Can't get anymore natural then that and most serums I've looked into had tons of weird ingredients in them. I can't wait to see, in the long run, the effect of using this serum will have on my skin. Especially since moisturizing is one of the most important things you can do to combat future signs of aging. <div>Now I've mentioned endless times how I'm an avid user of facial masks. I'm always on the look out for the best skin mask and lately I seem to keep coming upon some really terrific ones. As much as I love using face masks that I make in my own kitchen out of fresh, natural ingredients, I'll still buy face masks that are the type I cannot exactly make myself, like Foreue's Le Mudd Clay Mask. I've always loved using both Mud masks and Clay masks but haven't tried one that was combined. Clay is terrific for detoxifying your skin and drawing out all impurities. The Le Mudd Clay Mask is known as an acne mask. You can use it to clean and condition the skin daily or as a weekly mask to detox. It has high levels of trace minerals which remove toxins, smooth dermatitis, and soften the skin. I think it's interesting that it's gentle enough to be used as a daily cleanser but still strong enough to draw out deep problematic impurities. After using it as a weekly face mask I loved how soft and smooth it left my skin and how clean my face felt overall. I will definitely alternate between this and my usual face masks!</div><div>So I'm really glad I got a chance to review products from a company that is completely 100% honest about their products and that can proudly state that they are genuine in providing completely natural and vegan skin care products.</div><div>If you are interested in trying out natural products such as these, or want to try a more organic approach to your skin care regiment, then Foreue's product line is definitely something I recommend!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></span>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-22537894576410268912010-07-10T19:53:00.000-07:002010-07-10T19:58:03.057-07:00Couture Nerd $100 Sephora Giftcard GiveawayNow here is a giveaway everyone is going to love and want to enter. As I've mentioned in previous posts Couture Nerd is having a giveaway everyday in July. And I'm talking MAJOR giveaways. This one in particular is for a <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/06/giveaway-100-giftcard-to-sephora.html">$100 giftcard to Sephora</a>. Now if Lush is my candy store for bath/body/hair products, then Sephora is the make-up candy store of my sweet sweet dreams! I went there one time with my sister and I literally didn't want to leave. I wanted to sleep on their floor and play with their make-up samples all night long. But then I remembered I had a kid in a stroller with me and snapped myself out of the fantasy of hiding behind the MAC make-up section until the lights went out. So if you also have fantasies of living inside a make-up store and want to enter this fabulous <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/06/giveaway-100-giftcard-to-sephora.html">giveaway </a>then head over to the mother of all giveaway blogs, Couture Nerd and enter this giveaway, along with all the other's they've got running!Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-36954970837632202462010-07-10T19:46:00.000-07:002010-07-10T19:51:46.878-07:00Couture Nerd $100 Visa GiveawayWell, get used to these Couture Nerd posts because their giveaways keep getting better and better, and I'm going to make sure and enter all of them! lol Well for this wonderful edition of awesome giveaways, Couture Nerd is giving away a <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/07/giveaway-100-visa-giftcard-giveaway.html">$100 Visa Giftcard!</a> This way if I don't win the Lush Cosmetics Giftcard giveaway I still got a shot at this one and I can blow all of it on Lush! haha. So make sure to head on down to Couture Nerd and enter this <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/07/giveaway-100-visa-giftcard-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> along with all the other great ones they've got going. And keep a look out for future giveaways since they are having one every day in July!Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-45924632651939475092010-07-09T20:06:00.000-07:002010-07-09T20:11:49.324-07:00Couture Nerd $100 Giftcard Giveaway to any store you choose!I honestly think that <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/07/giveaway-100-giftcard-to-any-store-of.html">Couture Nerd </a>is officially my favorite blog. They have been having some incredible giveaways lately and every day in July they will be hosting a new giveaway. And these aren't your ordinary giveaways these are MAJOR ones. Recently I made a post about their $200 Giftcard giveaway to Lush which I'm dying to win and now they are having a $100 Giftcard <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/07/giveaway-100-giftcard-to-any-store-of.html">Giveaway </a>to any store you want! I've never seen a blog do a giveaway for literally any store that you choose. Of course if I win I'm going to choose Lush because I could totally get my money's worth at that store and Couture Nerd has already gotten my hopes up with their Lush GC giveaway! So make sure to stop by Couture Nerd's blog for this <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/07/giveaway-100-giftcard-to-any-store-of.html">giveaway</a>, along with all the other great ones they have going and are going to have in the future! There are tons of ways to enter and many extra entry possibilities!Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-82291157440181887862010-07-08T15:46:00.000-07:002010-07-08T16:25:53.380-07:00Lush Products That Transformed My Skin and Hair!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Avyh45fNZoINSYULwwszgMBrNnj2vbzDH-bvkW31thBkLCill3mflBawJyT-IzL1Wnh5QjZAP4Z3hZv-CBZTp29KUN4HUFXfZ0fRmTyWUr0bouaNC9o8aSueZQMuPEtTSU6poJVjv4I/s1600/Lush+021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Avyh45fNZoINSYULwwszgMBrNnj2vbzDH-bvkW31thBkLCill3mflBawJyT-IzL1Wnh5QjZAP4Z3hZv-CBZTp29KUN4HUFXfZ0fRmTyWUr0bouaNC9o8aSueZQMuPEtTSU6poJVjv4I/s200/Lush+021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491678236720660834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy808RNAijcQH2h1hM_aHA5LYgDde2O0bi6uDJ4D24jqoiSdacZrWx0KrdZ7eJV2UpTsmEM0fohPoOhKFAYVawVlkz2hQtxcfUd62brdvjpxGpzU2G6N28ujG6-EHDwrvMHFOm3py6FsI/s1600/Lush+019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy808RNAijcQH2h1hM_aHA5LYgDde2O0bi6uDJ4D24jqoiSdacZrWx0KrdZ7eJV2UpTsmEM0fohPoOhKFAYVawVlkz2hQtxcfUd62brdvjpxGpzU2G6N28ujG6-EHDwrvMHFOm3py6FsI/s200/Lush+019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491678226772146898" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Now I've raved on my blog about my love for all things <a href="http://www.blogger.com/lushusa.com/">Lush</a> before, did a big review on them last year when I was first introduced to the company, and have official declared myself a Lushie when it came to their bath products, but now I am literally smitten with Lush whole-heartedly after trying out some different types of products I hadn't used before. When it comes to Lush's bath bombs, bubble bars, and soaps not much needs to be said simply because they have the most delicious and unique scents that you will not find anywhere else, but as for their hair/skin care I think everyone needs to be aware of their effectiveness.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />I had always been curious about Lush's solid shampoos, mostly because I liked the idea of no packaging and that these little hockey puck sized bars could last though at least 80 washes, but I was wearing that they wouldn't hold up with my super thick, long hair and sensitive scalp. Boy was I wrong! These solid shampoos are the best things I've ever used on my hair and there is no going back now. I have both the Godiva and Ultimate Shine Solid Shampoos and my hair looks like I stepped right out of a Pantene Pro-V photo shopped ad! No Joke. The Godiva is a shampoo & conditioner in one and it moisturizes my hair so well I barely have to straighten it after washing it. It just makes my hair so soft and smooth I can just air dry it and it looks great. After using Ultimate shine I decided to flat iron it just a tad, and I didn't even have to blow dry it straight first. The name Ultimate Shine says it all, my hair is literally glistening with shine as you will see in the pictures. I get compliments on how much people like my hair more then ever now. So basically all you gotta do is give one of these bars a try and you won't need anymore convincing. $9.95 for a bar seems a little steep but when you think about how much longer it lasts compared to bottled shampoo, how much better for the environment it is, and how effing great your hair looks it's a solid deal!</span></div><div>Now on to the miracle workers......the skin care. I did a lot of research before deciding on which exact products I was going to get. I narrowed down my search by reading other people's reviews and experiences with particular products as well as what my own skin type is. I've struggled with my skin since puberty and most of my skin problems are hormonal. I had moderate acne as a teenager but when I was pregnant my face literally blew up with cist like pimples. I didn't even want to leave the house! As much as I took care of my skin, nature was taking it's course and I just had to wait it out till I had my daughter and could get on birth control again (which seemed like the only way to control my acne), but even as the flare ups went away my skin was still left to recover from it's damage. I had some acne scars, red spotting, and just an overall dull look. I've also had dark circles under my eyes because of my ethnicity and sleepless nights from having a newborn didn't help with the matter. After I started using more natural and organic skin care products, along with making my own home made face masks and toners, my skin started to improve but nothing like what Lush has done for it.</div><div>So after my extensive little research project I decided on several products for my new skin care regimen. First I bought two Lush cleansers, Angels on Bare Skin and Fresh Farmacy. I had read the Angels on Bare Skin was a miracle worker for every skin type. Whatever your flaw was it would basically fix it and it contained a natural exfoliant in the almonds it contained. This cleanser is so fresh it doesn't even look like something you could wash your face with. It's squishy and moist, and when it gets wet it turns into a paste like texture, but somehow it still cleanses perfectly and leaves no filmy layer behind.</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QM0nsKhIrQEej6r9WsiaxbYgdy790ZhL8CHC7BAPeQtr8MfxoYRYjR_LD91C_1aGzrTWMg4kFxG8i48qMBPkAIe2nsCq3YU-jnVpWxcesNZKg47hqevLCvX8HXdDYyRJT7_NCcHdKp4/s1600/Lush+013.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QM0nsKhIrQEej6r9WsiaxbYgdy790ZhL8CHC7BAPeQtr8MfxoYRYjR_LD91C_1aGzrTWMg4kFxG8i48qMBPkAIe2nsCq3YU-jnVpWxcesNZKg47hqevLCvX8HXdDYyRJT7_NCcHdKp4/s320/Lush+013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491672527129768370" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QM0nsKhIrQEej6r9WsiaxbYgdy790ZhL8CHC7BAPeQtr8MfxoYRYjR_LD91C_1aGzrTWMg4kFxG8i48qMBPkAIe2nsCq3YU-jnVpWxcesNZKg47hqevLCvX8HXdDYyRJT7_NCcHdKp4/s1600/Lush+013.JPG"></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QM0nsKhIrQEej6r9WsiaxbYgdy790ZhL8CHC7BAPeQtr8MfxoYRYjR_LD91C_1aGzrTWMg4kFxG8i48qMBPkAIe2nsCq3YU-jnVpWxcesNZKg47hqevLCvX8HXdDYyRJT7_NCcHdKp4/s1600/Lush+013.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2uOl2mb-VrmFknaNHJyl9yMtE9mRXk1YZHiIP0_xbudQwnN2DzW50pLtCZju2Uru6t2KKl3kwQLyb_-Udgye_gqOjIa7cp3RK-XuxyzZYg0WEyq5RUXxWCtq9nRt41NbjQziPOYnKs0/s1600/Lush+014.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2uOl2mb-VrmFknaNHJyl9yMtE9mRXk1YZHiIP0_xbudQwnN2DzW50pLtCZju2Uru6t2KKl3kwQLyb_-Udgye_gqOjIa7cp3RK-XuxyzZYg0WEyq5RUXxWCtq9nRt41NbjQziPOYnKs0/s320/Lush+014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491672519279891794" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Since a lot of my skin problems are hormonal, as I mentioned before, I bought the Fresh Farmacy for that time in my cycle that I don't take birth control for a week and get PMS which causes my skin to break out for a few days. I've read that Fresh Farmacy has helped a lot of people with various degrees of severity in acne.</div><div>I was also dying to try one of Lush's fresh face masks because I strongly believe in the power of face masks (lol) and since I'm lucky enough to have a Lush store nearby I was able to buy one since you can't order them online because of their freshness and shelf life of three days. They also have be kept cool and refrigerated the entire time. The one I bought was the Brazened Honey which was hard to decide on, but after getting an in-store demo on my hand I decided on it because it left my skin so soft, even up until the next morning. Lastly I bought a few Tea Tree Toner tabs that you drop in hot water to steam your face. If I hadn't already gone over my budget with these products and some melts, bombs, and soaps, I would have bought a moisturizer as well to complete my skin care routine.</div><div>So for the first two weeks of getting these products I would wash with Angels on Bare Skin in the morning, tone with my own grapefruit & rosemary homemade toner, then apply some moisturizer with SPF to get me through the day. Then at night I'd cleanse with Fresh Farmacy, use a toner with witch hazel in it, and moisturize with a heavier night cream. Along with this everyday routine, twice a week I'd give myself a special facial at night. I'd cleanse with Angels on Bare skin, then give my skin a good 5 minute steam with the Tea Tree Tablet (you can save the water when it cools and use it as a toner for a couple days afterwards...AWESOME). </div></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2uOl2mb-VrmFknaNHJyl9yMtE9mRXk1YZHiIP0_xbudQwnN2DzW50pLtCZju2Uru6t2KKl3kwQLyb_-Udgye_gqOjIa7cp3RK-XuxyzZYg0WEyq5RUXxWCtq9nRt41NbjQziPOYnKs0/s1600/Lush+014.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixSaqAB_uov-2oDv0YtKuLAL7lS0c4Q_3uXx0O6rR2coCphDbsrW9a46jrr9DP3w5EMyyhESiQ3KGjsEHzpXmlXXPP94ZR68RtK2iCyzhZ-VfhCjtoT9fc-JjmQ0SPLq51a122L-X63I/s1600/Lush+015.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixSaqAB_uov-2oDv0YtKuLAL7lS0c4Q_3uXx0O6rR2coCphDbsrW9a46jrr9DP3w5EMyyhESiQ3KGjsEHzpXmlXXPP94ZR68RtK2iCyzhZ-VfhCjtoT9fc-JjmQ0SPLq51a122L-X63I/s320/Lush+015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491672511598254562" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Then once my pores were nice and detoxified I'd apply the Brazened Honey Mask. What's great about this mask is that when your are ready to remove it after 15 minutes you just add a little water and rub it in before completely removing it which adds for some extra exfoliation. Also when I rinsed I used some of the left over Tea Tree toner water to rinse the mask off, then toned it with a spritz of it as well. Once the toner dried I applied my moisturizer and Voila! I would literally be glowing.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixSaqAB_uov-2oDv0YtKuLAL7lS0c4Q_3uXx0O6rR2coCphDbsrW9a46jrr9DP3w5EMyyhESiQ3KGjsEHzpXmlXXPP94ZR68RtK2iCyzhZ-VfhCjtoT9fc-JjmQ0SPLq51a122L-X63I/s1600/Lush+015.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFqjn8QPgF0a1DoblTVfO0Dtvy3OzxzJs0Bm0Wo7hR72fgdaHH_o5J7yrMFKT7VOWynkfuWHOH20fphKqhoaf1XakY2KgUDrEVe8ditkF7FrczVTaCYFhLT6-T-nyBJxdZ_4YyU4kpBA/s1600/Lush+016.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFqjn8QPgF0a1DoblTVfO0Dtvy3OzxzJs0Bm0Wo7hR72fgdaHH_o5J7yrMFKT7VOWynkfuWHOH20fphKqhoaf1XakY2KgUDrEVe8ditkF7FrczVTaCYFhLT6-T-nyBJxdZ_4YyU4kpBA/s320/Lush+016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491672501549972402" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>It's been a couple weeks and I swear my skin has changed completely. Even my acne scars, which I seemed to never be able to get rid of, have seemed to smooth out a bit and the color of my skin is brighter and more glowy. I've barely had any pimples or bumps and my pores are definitely smaller! My husband, who notices nothing and could live the rest of his life without ever hearing about another cosmetic again, noticed that my skin and hair have been looking great! For the first time I like my skin so much I'm willing to show the world my picture with NO MAKE-UP! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFqjn8QPgF0a1DoblTVfO0Dtvy3OzxzJs0Bm0Wo7hR72fgdaHH_o5J7yrMFKT7VOWynkfuWHOH20fphKqhoaf1XakY2KgUDrEVe8ditkF7FrczVTaCYFhLT6-T-nyBJxdZ_4YyU4kpBA/s1600/Lush+016.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtcaaVXnnToPvRftryjlrzPDYyXB1x-4R97hl4XOvaBbD0XfVvxhJ0LFoUvpxJap2dQEcsg5jjgBHODIeZTUZ6c614ZwhahD6ongnnPmQ2_Cv1S1BTSsiLQT-VkSexA6j4sp7TH9faCA/s1600/Lush+022.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtcaaVXnnToPvRftryjlrzPDYyXB1x-4R97hl4XOvaBbD0XfVvxhJ0LFoUvpxJap2dQEcsg5jjgBHODIeZTUZ6c614ZwhahD6ongnnPmQ2_Cv1S1BTSsiLQT-VkSexA6j4sp7TH9faCA/s320/Lush+022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491672491991019314" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>I am so absolutely impressed with this skin care routine I am never turning back. I don't care if I have to set aside a little secret stash of money to get my Lush fix every few months lol! There are so many different combinations of products that you can choose from to fit your needs and the one I discovered is just one of them. Oh I also recently tried their Coal Face because I got it as a sample and that is another cleanser that I'd definitely continue to use. Great for oily skin! I can't wait to try out their moisturizers (which is next) along with even more of their yummy flavored soaps and bath bombs/bubble bars, etc. If you haven't given <a href="http://www.blogger.com/lushusa.com/">Lush</a> a try yet you definitely have to try one of these products and you will be an official Lushie just like me!<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-32040467144820177762010-07-06T08:21:00.000-07:002010-07-06T08:55:10.405-07:00Aromatic Health Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIhuWPDVDRh2EKxvBwCjDXiJiYEmRGtHPj46Ev-hraL6_rpf-WAt6Nb3bkpVn5UhwsTUkFGQ0JZfs-XN4HBPmTMOiT3_EgIin2CkTDWTOQNHUdF88_iu2PqTyJoDkkGJ55LRnhqUxzJI/s1600/AHEALTHLOGO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIhuWPDVDRh2EKxvBwCjDXiJiYEmRGtHPj46Ev-hraL6_rpf-WAt6Nb3bkpVn5UhwsTUkFGQ0JZfs-XN4HBPmTMOiT3_EgIin2CkTDWTOQNHUdF88_iu2PqTyJoDkkGJ55LRnhqUxzJI/s400/AHEALTHLOGO.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490821590425442178" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div>Over the past couple years I have really grown to believe in the benefits of using products that are natural and organic. Through my understanding of using things that only contain natural ingredients, I've learned to understand the importance, and the beneficial experience one can have, from using aromatherapy. <i>"Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mood, cognitive function or health."</i> Aromatherapy has been around for longer then we can track but the concept was first acknowledged by scientists as far back as 1907.<br />Although a lot of companies use the word Aromatherapy as a marketing tool it doesn't necessarily mean that they are actually using pure and natural ecessential oils in their products. I'm grateful that I got the chance to do a review for a company called Aromatic Health which stands behind being completely true to what Aromatherapy is really supposed to be about.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><a href="http://www.aromatichealth.ca/">Aromatic Health</a> carries products that are hand made, using only pure and organic essential oils and raw ingredients. Their products are cruelty free and do not contain synthetic fragrances, parabens, petrochemicals or preservatives. Another thing I love, and that is important to me, is that they use a minimal amount of packaging and promote the recycling or the re-use of their jars and bottles. Their Aromatherapist, who has been practicing for 10 years, uses her knowledge and experience to create essential oil products, and provide consultation services to aid in the healing of the body, mind and spirit.<br />I was lucky enough to get the chance to try out two of their awesome products to review. First was the <a href="http://www.aromatichealthshop.ca/Citrus_Facial_Toner/p255519_537670.aspx">Citrus Facial Toner</a>. I absolutely loved this product and used it to the very last drop. Facial toners are very important after cleansing the skin because it allows the skin to absorb moisturizer more effectively. I have sensitive, combination skin that can break out or become oily very easily. This 100% natural, cruelty free, non-toxic, and Vegan toner is gentle enough to use everyday and still effective enough to cleanse your skin thoroughly. After using it my skin always felt so clean and fresh, and the smell was absolutely wonderful. Citrus is an awesome ingredient to use for skin and hair and I make it a point to always add it in any of my own home made skin care that I make for myself.<br />The other product I got to review was their <a href="http://www.aromatichealthshop.ca/Stress_Relief/p255519_521563.aspx">Stress Relief Oil</a> that comes as a roll on. It's made with a blend of essential oils that are known for their relaxing and anxiolytic properties. You simply roll it on your temples, the back of your hands, and the nape of your neck. I use this product often whenever I'm feeling stressed out, especially when I'm having PMS. And this little roll on bottle will last forever.<br />Both of these products are great and affordable. I highly recommend what I personally got to try and I can't wait to try more of the many products they have available. If you are interested in learning more about the healthy benefits of Aromatherapy and would like to give it a try then <a href="http://www.aromatichealth.ca/">Aromatic Health</a> is the place for you!<br /></span>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-46077651765707121712010-07-04T13:32:00.000-07:002010-07-04T13:36:05.074-07:00Giveaway for a $200 Gift Card to Lush Cosmetics!<div>I'm an avid fan of using all different kinds of natural, organic, chemical free, and cruelty free products whenever I can, but most importantly cosmetics ones such as products for skin and hair care. Because more and more women are becoming aware of the dangers of certain ingredients in the beauty products they use, they popularity of using natural cosmetics is sky rocketing. All you have to do is a quick google search and you will see tons of companies promoting and selling organic or handmade beauty products. Lush has seemed to surpass them all in their popularity and for good reason.</div><div>Along with being my favorite bath/skin/hair product company Lush prides themselves on making products from fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, as well as the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. One of the things I really love about Lush is that they invent their own products and fragrances and make them fresh and by hand with little to no preservatives or packaging. They use only vegetarian ingredients and let the customers know when each product was made. Lush is cruelty free and does not test on animals or buy ingredients from companies that test on animals.</div><div>And I'm super glad that a really great Blog called <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com">Couture Nerd</a> is having an amazing <a href="http://www.couture-nerd.com/2010/07/giveaway-200-lush-fresh-handmade.html">giveaway</a> for a $200 Gift Card to Lush that I’m so excited about. There are a ton of ways to get extra entries so your chances of winning are major! Stop on by to this site and enter!</div>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-56278245891983147582010-06-21T16:29:00.000-07:002010-06-21T16:32:33.127-07:00$100 Borders Books Gift Card Giveaway!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Georgia Serif', Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The </span></span><a href="http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_doubledogdare"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Borders Double-Dog Dare Summer Reading Program </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">encourages children 12 and under to read 10 books this summer and receive a free book! Just download the form from the website and bring it in by August 26th!<br /><i></i><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In honor of the Borders Double-Dog Dare Summer Reading Program, two lucky</span></span><a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Go Graham Go</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> readers will win a $100 Gift Card to </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="www.borders.com">Borders Books</a>!</span></span></b></div></span>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-8718166570710064642010-06-13T10:07:00.000-07:002010-06-13T10:20:53.473-07:00My Baby Rocks Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuM4JTLu1ryPZI5hO7tmQnPdsEgmH80I0kTjYRCeyyJmNMgN2hVIO12ResgSyFv4E3ON3UwdL8HrUtGL8MKZEz8zcEzEnoMltSdlUAeHNPWQaWscUI5lLfebTREwsxwJMCjmUnPcMJUbo/s1600/springtime+022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuM4JTLu1ryPZI5hO7tmQnPdsEgmH80I0kTjYRCeyyJmNMgN2hVIO12ResgSyFv4E3ON3UwdL8HrUtGL8MKZEz8zcEzEnoMltSdlUAeHNPWQaWscUI5lLfebTREwsxwJMCjmUnPcMJUbo/s400/springtime+022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482308711314547490" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's been a while since I've done a review but since I absolutely love <a href="http://www.punkbabyclothes.net">My Baby Rocks</a>, I'm super excited to do my first one in a while for them! Here in Vegas there is literally like one store that carries Punk Rock clothes for kids and babies and their selection is very limited. As much as I want my daughter to be an individual and figure out her own style when she is older, I've got to admit it's fun right now to be able to dress her however I want. And I especially love having her wear something unique that sets her apart from the rest of her preschool class (even if it brings funny looks from other parents! haha). So I absolutely adore the items <a href="http://www.punkbabyclothes.net">My Baby Rocks</a> sent me to review. Their website is the best place to go to shop for <a href="http://www.punkbabyclothes.net">punk baby clothes</a> or <a href="http://www.punkbabyclothes.net">punk toddler clothes</a>, items, and accessories. The kitty dress is my daughter's absolute favorite and she gets a ton of compliments whenever she wears it.<div>So if you are looking for something unique for your rock n roll little one <a href="http://www.punkbabyclothes.net">My Baby Rocks</a> is the place to go!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrM4CHd3ZuzUAa7XRYnKcaC5o5pG5bT7WsTsRICwDqzAxU6fjNWpy0CRnOunaHYA2MNKwyXxLr2IHwtIfLQqaKR3ZfaEfUXOfPDIjkhgbTJVUHa3n8oq6k9SwO2zZqWCryYzkHLBInlE/s1600/springtime+005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrM4CHd3ZuzUAa7XRYnKcaC5o5pG5bT7WsTsRICwDqzAxU6fjNWpy0CRnOunaHYA2MNKwyXxLr2IHwtIfLQqaKR3ZfaEfUXOfPDIjkhgbTJVUHa3n8oq6k9SwO2zZqWCryYzkHLBInlE/s400/springtime+005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482308694762959298" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div></div>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-48243185780842389502010-04-15T00:25:00.000-07:002010-04-16T12:25:55.613-07:00R.I.P you beautiful dark Adonis.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekFhApm05EPZVNVGvg46vMLO_Md_mYGVzYXKVrUUAPavQNlj2izb3W0cm5nL7tZNV6jjKb_h63RsVZYVU8O8AYgnu5b4XURzD4NTdm6qs14fBVnKqPrJuUyUL6KK8c0ENtdL4N06OZ_o/s1600-h/peter_steele_241.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekFhApm05EPZVNVGvg46vMLO_Md_mYGVzYXKVrUUAPavQNlj2izb3W0cm5nL7tZNV6jjKb_h63RsVZYVU8O8AYgnu5b4XURzD4NTdm6qs14fBVnKqPrJuUyUL6KK8c0ENtdL4N06OZ_o/s320/peter_steele_241.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310510664665643394" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is a post that I wrote a long time ago, but after hearing this morning's incredibly horrible, fucked up news I felt I'd post it again. I'm still in complete shock and trying to shake off this feeling of sadness. This man and his music had a huge spot in my soul. I can only hope that that one of a kind, hypnotizing voice of his will live on forever and more and more people will now become familiar with his music......отдых в мире Peter</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I always love telling this story, although I never get a chance to because I hate bragging of any sort and I always think people don't want to hear me talk about myself simply because I don't want to hear them do it. But it was such a special, cool, and memorial night in my adolescence that I feel I should share it with the two people who actually read my blog...lol<br />So when I was about 16 years old I went to see Type O Negative with my two friends Meghan and Christina. They were both die hard Type O fans as well, especially Christina. So we arrive at the House of Blues super early so we can get right in the front row, which we did. This was the first time I'd ever seen Type O in concert so I had no idea what I was in for. And when Peter Steel came out in all his 6'6 glory I was floored. He was the hugest man I'd ever seen with long black hair, chiseled features, and a voice that could literally blow the bass of your speakers out. We had a blast being so close to the stage, and we sang every word to every song as loud as we possibly could. When the concert was over we headed toward the door and my beautiful friend Christina was stopped by the band's roadie/bouncer dude. He then hands her 3 passes, tells her to give the other two to her friends, and come upstairs. I don't think anybody could or will ever scream as loud as we did right then.<br />So gripping onto our passes (which I still have) as if they were our first born children, we entered the elevator going upstairs to the "V.I.P" room. Just the feeling of being let through into the elevators by security alone was enough to satisfy our teenage hearts for the rest of our adolescence. As we entered into this new world we saw all the other opening bands, beautiful groupies that we had only seen the likes of before in magazines and rock videos, as well as various roadies, managers, and other band members from Type O Negative. Mind you, we are the youngest ones there, and we are no where near dressed like these other chicks. They were clad in leather and corsets from head to toe, topped off with "fuck me boots" like I've never seen. The three of us were in baggy pants, bandannas, and wife beaters. We stood out like a sore thumb and had no idea how to act or what to do with ourselves. So we sat on a couch being completely silent watching the craziness around us. Then suddenly we heard a commotion and saw that Peter Steel was walking into the room. All the hip people started to mob him, the chicks were all over him, and people were asking him questions left and right. He looked super annoyed and tired and as quickly as he came he started to leave. Before we could even compute that he had walked into the same room as us, he turned around as he had one foot in the elevator to go, looked right at me and my friends and said, "well.....are you coming or not?". I swear it's like something had to take over our little bodies for us at that moment or else we wouldn't have moved. We felt like Robots, getting up in sync with each other and following him into the elevator.<br />He didn't say a word the entire way up, and I literally felt like a little person being 5 foot 2 and standing next to this beautiful Polish giant. We then follow him into his dressing room, which was so hip and cool to us. I mean it was the House of Blues. Who knows how many awesome musicians had been in that room? For some reason there were already 3 stripper whore chicks waiting in there. I have no idea what or who they were there for because Peter acted as if they were ghosts and didn't even acknowledge their presence. So he sits down on one couch and offers us a seat on the other one. It's completely silent except for the giggles and hiccups of the drunk strippers sitting next to him. Without saying a word he begins to take his shoes off, then his socks, and starts picking at his feet. My friends and I have absolutely no idea what the holy fuck to say to this guy. It was so surreal and amazing. So we literally just sat and watched him pick at his massive feet. So the stripper whores decide to take it upon themselves to actually speak to Peter and start asking him stupid questions like how many pets he had or some shit. And all he responds with is "I just want quiet....I just want quiet", and rubs his aching head. To this day, I believe he chose us to sit with him in his dressing room simply because we were three young, silent girls. He never made any type of passes at us, and he only offered us vodka (his favorite drink) once and then realized how old we were and never asked again. Which is all very weird, because he is known for his overt sexuality (even posing nude in playgirl), so now that I think about it, maybe he was willing to take advantage of us all along.......SWEET! So we sat there and watched this mysterious, amazing, and talented man pick his feet, and mutter once or twice how much he desired silence, for about 2 hours or so. If it weren't for the fact that we were 16, it being a school night, and my friend's mom waiting to pick us up, we probably would have stayed in that magical place forever. When it was time to go he was so incredibly sweet to us, giving us autographs hugs. I swear that hug felt as if I was being cradled in the arms of the Dark Lord or something. Like if he were to never have let go I would have been lost in some mystical world of leather, black hair dye, and vodka.<br />The next day at school we, of course, wouldn't shut the fuck up about it, and we didn't care. To this day every time I hear Type O, or hear their named mentioned a little twinge of happiness fills me up. I will always remember our little adventure on that wonderful night. Life is meant to be full of various moments just like that, and I am so grateful that I at least got one for my books!<br /><br />By the way, if you ever decide to Google "Peter Steele in Play Girl Magazine Picture" you are in for a HUGE treat....lol</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UPDD19l_xWE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UPDD19l_xWE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-21274105952917197082010-02-25T17:20:00.000-08:002010-02-25T17:26:34.359-08:00Flirty Aprons discount for readers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMViqVdPMoh_vgfgKTgrxS19Ac3lrmRcb_UDC6SvOZIgDt7rv36rT39SXyOISh6tj19Hc3ej9bviCh-Yl7tjsmrzX63rRW9y2phKlVI-OSQ5RSqlLO4hhB2130Ov0QPaINKV1As3WfIbA/s1600-h/Cherry-Blossom-front-no-bow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMViqVdPMoh_vgfgKTgrxS19Ac3lrmRcb_UDC6SvOZIgDt7rv36rT39SXyOISh6tj19Hc3ej9bviCh-Yl7tjsmrzX63rRW9y2phKlVI-OSQ5RSqlLO4hhB2130Ov0QPaINKV1As3WfIbA/s400/Cherry-Blossom-front-no-bow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442357031121207938" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px; font-family:monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">In order to thank all the blog readers <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com">Flirty Aprons</a> would like to offer a 30% OFF COUPON!!!! To thank you for your support all you have to do is type in the code <b>30Coupon</b> when checking out and you will get your 30% off. This coupon will end Sunday February 28th 2010 at midnight. You know how much I love cute aprons so this is a great deal! Head on over to <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com">Flirty Aprons</a> now!</span></span>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-41302040619050335192009-12-28T12:42:00.001-08:002010-03-20T09:31:41.975-07:00Where the hell are the "Save the Huntridge Theater" people?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmbAgx-icZQNBijvAdddI3hIGByrhDxxmGXcTAlimBFcplrWommZsXy9M8JgZlFwizulVPJZuExJz7JPrf2hRhjt-EW_9ppOszqLaUIoWH2sQdMPojvVexfXes2Pqct6AwYxi8J1bVuQ/s1600-h/HUNTRIDGE+THEATER.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmbAgx-icZQNBijvAdddI3hIGByrhDxxmGXcTAlimBFcplrWommZsXy9M8JgZlFwizulVPJZuExJz7JPrf2hRhjt-EW_9ppOszqLaUIoWH2sQdMPojvVexfXes2Pqct6AwYxi8J1bVuQ/s400/HUNTRIDGE+THEATER.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420400814173524146" /></a><br />Aside from taking me into the heart of our Las Vegas Ghettos on a daily basis, my job forces me to go into neighborhoods in Vegas that I have never even entered before in my entire existence of living here. It also takes me through places that I hadn't been to in a long time, causing great stabs of nostalgic pain in my heart from certain memories and experiences. So yesterday I'm driving down Maryland Parkway and hit my old stomping grounds of Charleston and MP. Of course right on the corner is the historic Huntridge Theater. Now I knew it had been closed down and in bad shape for a while now but nothing prepared me for the state that it is in today. It is completely run down, tagged with graffiti, and apparently the sewage and power has been completely destroyed by it's now homeless inhabitants. I almost rammed right into the Toyota in front of me because I was so shocked!<span id="fullpost"> The Huntridge theater isn't just known for the Rock and Roll memories of my past, it is truly a Las Vegas Historical site. Opening in 1944 it was the first non-segregated theater in LV. It was originally built to accommodate the employees of the local factories who worked long shifts and then segwayed into being a theater that premiered movie's such as Sinatra's "Suddenly" where Frank himself sold tickets in it's box office......(You won't see Brat Pitt doing that these days will you?) It served as a theater for various artistic outlets and films. It eventually closed down, renovated, and reopened again. But the Huntridge I remember and now long for was completely different from it's old Hollywood hey day. The Huntridge was the place to go for dirty punk kids like me and my friends to see bands that wouldn't (or weren't allowed) to play anywhere else. Now these bands may not seem like big shit to kids now (or even then) but to us they were huge!! During my adolescence I was able to see The Vandals, NOFX, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Misfits, Dead Kennedy's, Circle Jerks, Rancid, Suicidal Tendency's, Mike Ness etc. etc., all at the tiny little theater that always smelled like sweat, booze and week old crusted gelatin on mohawks. This was the first place that I learned the power of being a cute girl trying to get back stage at a concert. Where I learned that Jimmy Pop was willing to give an underage girl tons of shots of Jeger if you allowed him to sign your boobies and take pictures of them.....god help me where those photos eventually landed.......good jesus I was dumb. Ah, how I long for those days. For the sticky, Faygo drenched floors from the ICP concerts since The Huntridge was the only place in Vegas they were allowed to play. Also where took place the first and only time I ever danced on stage and looked out into the crowd to see what the band saw. To feel what they felt....hundreds of angry little punkers crowd surfing, throwing beer cups, punching each other in the face and making memories that will later make them ache for their youth. I even miss the little taco shop across the street that sold 59 cent tacos that gave you explosive diarrhea. But that is all gone now.Now after yesterday's little run in I decided to do some google research and find out why the fuck a historical and important theater is just sitting there rotting away in homeless piss. Turns out when it officially closed down in 2004 it was sold to the stupid mother fucker who owns the stupid annoying mattress store next door. Apparently the bastard boasted about reviving the little theater, and he (along with the supposed non-profit organization "friends of the Huntridge") even received more then a million dollars in grants to restore it. And now what has become of the idyllic theater? It's just fucking sitting there and the asshole owner refuses to do anything about it. And apparently because he received so much money in grants he cannot sell it or tear it down until 2018!!!......... 2018!!! Fuck it has to sit there for 8 more years, not only being an eye sore but a constant reminder that any reminisce left of old Las Vegas is completely obsolete. Now it's time to make way for City Centers, and more multi billion dollar theme casinos! It's like something out of a Margarate Atwood novel. Any sense of art and history will no longer be needed in Sin City. After all who gives a shit about the locals? The ones who have to actually live and work here and not just visit a resort casino for a alcohol induced weekend. So I ask, where is this "friends of the Huntridge" group now?? Last they updated anything on their site was in 08' and their other site savethehuntridge.com has vanished. I smell something bad brewing and I don't like it.....and believe me I'm not going to forget it either.</span>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-78681404486518089432009-10-02T10:49:00.000-07:002009-10-02T10:51:34.592-07:00Tomorrow, Wendy By Concrete Blond (lyrics)It is complete now the two ends of time are neatly tied.<br />A one-way street, she's walking to the end of the line.<br />And there she meets the faces she keeps in her heart and mind.<br /><br />They say 'good bye' Tomorrow, Wendy, you're going to die.<br />They say 'good bye' Tomorrow, Wendy, you're going to die.<br /><br />Underneath the chilly gray November sky<br />We can make believe that Kennedy is still alive and<br />We're shooting for the moon and smiling Jackie's driving by and<br /><br />They say 'good try'<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br /><br />I told the priest, don't count on any second coming.<br />God got his ass kicked the first time he came down here slumming.<br />He had the balls to come, the gall to die and then forgive us.<br />No, I don't wonder why, I wonder what he thought it would get us.<br />Hey, hey, good bye.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br /><br />Hey, hey, good bye.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br /><br />Hey, hey, good bye.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die.<br /><br />Only God says jump,<br />So I set the time<br />'Cause if he ever saw her<br />It was through these eyes of mine!<br />And if he ever suffered it was me who did his crying.<br /><br />Hey hey, good bye.<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br />(Tomorrow Wendy's going to die)<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br />(Tomorrow Wendy's going to die)<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br /><br />Hey, hey, good bye<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br /><br />Hey, hey, good bye<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br />Tomorrow Wendy's going to die<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/46_Ynl1ARgM&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/46_Ynl1ARgM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-43598844144096332862009-09-07T11:00:00.000-07:002009-09-07T11:01:20.397-07:00Extending giveaway for Flirty ApronsGoing to extend the Flirty Aprons giveaway by another week in hopes Ill get more entries. Make sure to spread the word!Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-59844843511164968312009-06-27T08:53:00.000-07:002009-06-27T08:55:02.948-07:00Images of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVo3gRYTWLTOPNg2AEyvW5aRkQK_Hdv_44v2ea4FnD51nai6ZtJxW0HUBePU_11eovoXhfpu20DWFFfTgSi-ZIpArMdVUZ7KieehlwRlR10nzDnGHZkUCrNbj_AT9UdXYRMPgk17JPzt8/s1600-h/frida3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVo3gRYTWLTOPNg2AEyvW5aRkQK_Hdv_44v2ea4FnD51nai6ZtJxW0HUBePU_11eovoXhfpu20DWFFfTgSi-ZIpArMdVUZ7KieehlwRlR10nzDnGHZkUCrNbj_AT9UdXYRMPgk17JPzt8/s400/frida3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352036412539875154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDikFLnGCvbYNt16dA-U8ry-6i6Bv8eZY0W_LJ-sl1kTQzkSXjuUTVNCJ754I_PQMDBDUKR00eRjVj-qq19pnMY6ZjQIPfls1SGeX_Pz7Nw0Hm5stNVKfyBe6Fr8PjvjM6SB83KdURJho/s1600-h/frida01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDikFLnGCvbYNt16dA-U8ry-6i6Bv8eZY0W_LJ-sl1kTQzkSXjuUTVNCJ754I_PQMDBDUKR00eRjVj-qq19pnMY6ZjQIPfls1SGeX_Pz7Nw0Hm5stNVKfyBe6Fr8PjvjM6SB83KdURJho/s400/frida01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352036307281367090" border="0" /></a><br />One of my favorite people and artists.....Frida KahloSasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-18703274397262455572009-06-25T15:33:00.000-07:002009-06-25T16:01:43.635-07:00Whatever you may have thought of Michael,,,If you have any respect for music as an art form, or music in general, or that the power of entertainment exists and can bring light and joy into life, then you realize what a loss this is. I'm not the type to indulge in the media-whoring that can occur when a celebrity dies (and believe me this is going to be a big one) but I am so completely shocked and saddened by this right now. I know everyone has their opinions (that may be negative most of the time) when it comes to Michael Jackson's life, but I honestly never believed that he hurt those kids in that way. I know it's off subject but I've always believed that he had the mind of a child. I mean it's all right in front of us. The poor guy didn't have a childhood at all. He had an abusive father that worked him to the bone before he even hit puberty, and he has been in the spot light ever since. He is literally the most famous music star in the ENTIRE world! I think he just so desperately wanted to have a child-hood that as an adult he recreated it, even by surrounding himself with children. I know many don't believe it, but I think those accuser's parents just wanted the money. Till the day I die I will never believe that someone who loved kids, helped kids, gave so much to kids, could hurt a kid in a way that was much worse then how he was hurt. And I don't care what anyone thinks of me for believing that.<br />Michael Jackson is a legend. He is up there with Elvis and The Beatles. He may not have made music lately but he still has the biggest following of all time. People would freaking pass out at his concerts and gather at his court-dates because they loved him so much. He changed the history of music as we know it and has inspired so many of the musicians we hear today. Just think of it (if you are a music lover). Just think about your life and your past in accordance with Michael Jackson's music. I remember being so little and being mesmerized by his music videos on MTV (when MTV was awesome). I remember looking forward to seeing what he was going to do next because even at a young age I knew he was something special. I remember Thriller scaring the shit outta me and my sister's playing the record to freak me out because the Vincent Price part was terrifying. I remember having the one silver glove, and seeing Captain Eo at Disney Land. And I remember dancing and singing my ass off every time one of his songs came on....and I still do that!<br />And don't get me started on his dance moves, because they are epic. NO ONE could or ever will be able to move the way he did. His creativity was a gift and a gift that he used well. He was a person not just a characature that we saw so many make fun of and imitate. He had a family, children, and fans who loved him. And his music has touched the world and almost every single person in it. And who the hell says what normal is anyway right? Michael Jackson leaves behind a life and legacy that can compare to no other and whatever he may have been suffering with lately no longer has to be endured. He will be missed.Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-67820045888324438992009-06-24T09:45:00.001-07:002009-06-24T10:01:01.574-07:00If you get it....this film could change your lifeI'm starting to wonder if I should have two blogs now. One for my review and giveaways and one that is really about things I dig and things I wanna share. But I don't think I'll have the time so some of yous are just going to have to bear with the mixture and if I can open a few people's tastes along the way then cool, if not then eff it.<br /><br />I am a HUGE HUGE movie freak. I can't describe my love for movies in words. It almost exceeds my love for music. When I was younger I dreamed of being a film maker...honestly I still do, but that train obviously left the station a long time ago and will never happen. So in a dream world I would be a world famous screen writer and film-maker. I feel like I am constantly making a movie in my head and I use films to heal myself, change my mood, and just make me plain happy. I want to introduce those who may not know of it, to a little film called "Hedwig and the Angry Inch". I know I have a lot of stories that relate to me being in rehab (what can I say I've been a treatment one time too many) but this one is really special to me. The first time I went to an impatient facility (which was not fun but if I knew what kind of places were in my future, this place would seem like the four seasons in comparison), I did a lot of movie watching when I got home. My body had just went through hell and all I could do was sit on the couch and watch films. I came across Hedwig in the video store and had always passed it by before, wanting to rent it, but something always stopped me for some reason before. So I felt compelled to watch it and 3 minutes into the movie I already knew it would become one of my most dear favorite films of all times. I think I watched it like 30 times in that week, bought the soundtrack, and learned everything I could about the creator John Cameron Mitchell.<br />I don't want to give away the plot but the movie was so touching and life changing that I would sit and think about it's meaning for hours. Thats when you know a film is good...when it makes you think about it and it haunts you way after the DVD is done playing. The music is incredible and the concept is like no other. It originally was a play that had a HUGE cult following and now it's a film with a HUGE cult following. I highly recommend you at least give this film a chance. For the morally squeamish, you might be appalled at first and I'm sorry for you in that sense, but maybe if you just open your mind a little bit this movie can change you in ways you never imagined. I've included my two fav clips for your viewing pleasure...<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gV0tguuYsJ8&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gV0tguuYsJ8&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7mnrwmmhkCI&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7mnrwmmhkCI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-68561164056086801412009-06-20T22:12:00.000-07:002009-06-20T22:28:31.635-07:00V.I.P night at Penn and Teller<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2G4MLml8SOjd2LkAD2zsagnzCVD5vf0WKXp4I3_mRsmkk5e9pMX9VHlaE864kvF381b-k-VTPllyy3PF3_AUI8jmpRPhWSODNE97ZHLLBC6Dl5qIhpAwHSnUjiRMU036vK6ReBAzc4o/s1600-h/penn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2G4MLml8SOjd2LkAD2zsagnzCVD5vf0WKXp4I3_mRsmkk5e9pMX9VHlaE864kvF381b-k-VTPllyy3PF3_AUI8jmpRPhWSODNE97ZHLLBC6Dl5qIhpAwHSnUjiRMU036vK6ReBAzc4o/s320/penn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349647045831640098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />(pardon my fat grossness in the picture)<br /><br />So when me and my husband (and Boo Boo) did the AIDS walk a couple months ago we got a cool ass prize package for raising $500.00. And it was 4 tickets to a V.I.P show of Penn and Teller here in Vegas. It was sooooo much fun! I brought along my sister, her best best, and one of my dear friends from college T.J. First we got to go to a meet and greet and eat fancy shamancy Hor’dourves , as well as take pics with Penn and Teller and get a private magic lesson from Teller (yes he actually talks in real life). Teller sat right at our table and talked with us which was pretty cool. I love his part of the duo because....well first he does all the magic....and second his facial expressions are priceless!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ328IkKQJkxfLwUgZYkXFsb6Hi_r1SePli2kJFEAObz_MPcwxzBtoh3XmYBdvfzYi62-mwWwSgRbvSc1Nl46Fld9arF7pRBAaIe8uO4doju8TxZCwZBUJs3vmZJYHjDvo2EEiClwIDMk/s1600-h/100_3647.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ328IkKQJkxfLwUgZYkXFsb6Hi_r1SePli2kJFEAObz_MPcwxzBtoh3XmYBdvfzYi62-mwWwSgRbvSc1Nl46Fld9arF7pRBAaIe8uO4doju8TxZCwZBUJs3vmZJYHjDvo2EEiClwIDMk/s320/100_3647.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349647053144645986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Then we got to see their INCREDIBLE show. I was really really impressed. I've been a fan of Penn and Teller's views from their Showtime show "Bullshit' and love all the things they stir up when it comes to certain topics (especially the political stuff) so I was really happy to see that they incorporated a lot of that into the show. And of course who doesn't love magic tricks??? I felt like a little kid sitting there in awe of the illusions they pulled off, and they were really like nothing I've ever seen before, and I'm a fan of magic!<br /><br />We had so much fun and it was really great getting outta the house for the night. All three of us ladies are mothers of young kids so it was truly a treat to leave the little buggers with the husbands and have some good old Vegas fun! If you ever find yourself in Sin City be sure to check out the show if you get the chance!!!<br /><br /><br />This is me on stage. Can you spot me?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH_97hxm7O4V3kPdi9OnT3Z1H4wEiQWRTBASWeitYnovaS-sVNCxIrCifioEpz8sPwpiW96ojv-u-nUEkVEVKvJKRiI9b-dYnfq23goS8_8PExhFbDwumXv3nAsm8C5kmDXJzj_mk9Qpw/s1600-h/100_3660.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH_97hxm7O4V3kPdi9OnT3Z1H4wEiQWRTBASWeitYnovaS-sVNCxIrCifioEpz8sPwpiW96ojv-u-nUEkVEVKvJKRiI9b-dYnfq23goS8_8PExhFbDwumXv3nAsm8C5kmDXJzj_mk9Qpw/s320/100_3660.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349647058502870658" border="0" /></a>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-58116876118455700872009-06-20T12:57:00.000-07:002009-06-20T13:03:38.974-07:00Disney Pixar helps grant dying girl her wish.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQghS9wKSxrKU_LnalpC0-DgHRC9JJ2UiVVid_8puZ9BIT9YSJC2q43IRUxvJn4et_HjJ7gaKFlm3gOYT2IoRUA5aJk8bjH6aZ0IFVoHvviHZYEGTUJqeMihrwpt79hbQ40YKGTrFhiE/s1600-h/up-poster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQghS9wKSxrKU_LnalpC0-DgHRC9JJ2UiVVid_8puZ9BIT9YSJC2q43IRUxvJn4et_HjJ7gaKFlm3gOYT2IoRUA5aJk8bjH6aZ0IFVoHvviHZYEGTUJqeMihrwpt79hbQ40YKGTrFhiE/s320/up-poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349502700519117490" border="0" /></a><br />This story made me burst into tears and I just had to share it on my blog. I love witnessing that there is still good and sweetness in this world, and that the power of film can sometimes heal, bring people together, or just create a little bit of happiness in a dark place.....even for a brief moment..<br /><br /><br /><p>-"The folks at Pixar helped a dying girl fulfill her final <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pixar-up-movie-2468059-home-show.htm" target="_blank">wish</a> when one of their employees hand delivered a DVD of the film <i>Up</i> to the family's residence for a private screening.</p> <p>10-year-old Colby Curtin was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in December 2005, and ever since she saw a preview for <i>Up</i>, she'd been excited for the poignant film about a man who goes on an adventure after the loss of his wife by tying balloons to his house and flying away.</p> <p>After the family had made a request that was never fulfilled for a wheelchair to take Colby to the theaters, a family friend began frantically calling Pixar as Colby's health dramatically worsened.</p> <p>Finally the friend got through the automated messaging system by guessing a name. Pixar immediately sent out an employee to the girl's home in Huntington Beach armed with a DVD of the film and a gift basket of toys. The family sat around to a private screening.</p> <p>Colby had difficulty keeping her eyes open through the film because of the pain she was in, so her mother narrated it to her.</p> <p>Colby died 7 hours later and we hope her final moments were that much more comfortable for having her final wish granted!"</p><br />I hope she had sweet dreams of adventures, blue skies, and balloons as she left this life for whatever quest happens next...Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-54781562268011166922009-06-17T10:43:00.000-07:002009-06-17T10:50:31.977-07:00Apologize for my absence!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2vaaZuNZ-EXIfXi_527fkJCfKEqXqns6b2g6kE-RX66aDuY482-b9FiGUxM48LLc242YuYlBbhUq8plzZZLYwGZvwEiW-HPsPABtFc0FRz48YQWqQ41YijmarA8t_vuKSjWMc5t1ook/s1600-h/sick.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2vaaZuNZ-EXIfXi_527fkJCfKEqXqns6b2g6kE-RX66aDuY482-b9FiGUxM48LLc242YuYlBbhUq8plzZZLYwGZvwEiW-HPsPABtFc0FRz48YQWqQ41YijmarA8t_vuKSjWMc5t1ook/s320/sick.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348355274782971442" border="0" /></a><br />As you may have noticed, I haven't been posting much lately (and the reviews and giveaways are piling up!). Recently I had a little medical emergency which turned out to me a stupid ulcer. I guess too much stress, working, a crazy two year old, and copious amounts of caffine, will eventually result in a little ulcer friend growing inside me that make me feel like I had reached the pits of sickness hell. I HATE feeling bed-ridden and sick, but it was also a major wake up call that I need to start taking way better care of myself and try to slow down as much as I can, as well as eat a hell of a lot better then I have been lately.<br />But anyway, I'm SOOOOOOO far behind on my reviews and I deeply apologize to all the wonderful companies I'm working with. I promise everything will be caught up soon. I just need to pace myself a little better. But I guardsmen some great reviews and giveaways will still be on there way<br /><br />Just like my ModBe swimsuit giveaway that ends in a couple days! Make sure to enter!Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-86380099981498777652009-06-09T19:02:00.000-07:002009-06-09T19:03:53.498-07:00Zach Morris effing Lives!!Omg! He hasn't aged a bit!...LOL This made my day!<br /><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/4a2f11d26f12ef70/4a2dcc35a39e8c36/1344bb20/-cpid/3dea5563e97d80" id="W4727a250e66f97234a2f11d26f12ef70" width="384" height="283"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/4a2f11d26f12ef70/4a2dcc35a39e8c36/1344bb20/-cpid/3dea5563e97d80" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></object>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-85572046112332787752009-06-09T10:56:00.000-07:002009-06-11T19:40:32.472-07:00Toddler Virtues Tees Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj94oNJbnYAAUK7BLdWQ4ICDWB9n3M96cAYQjDsxeb4l38-eyMEEXWCVIxNiy7G1VEvTZlr6B2ziro2NceWPX4dBr4L00SmhfhZYt18hb1G6eNLjPBIDWA_-Rrv9JclFXG5foGvi6sYuj4/s1600-h/HALL+FINAL+FINAL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj94oNJbnYAAUK7BLdWQ4ICDWB9n3M96cAYQjDsxeb4l38-eyMEEXWCVIxNiy7G1VEvTZlr6B2ziro2NceWPX4dBr4L00SmhfhZYt18hb1G6eNLjPBIDWA_-Rrv9JclFXG5foGvi6sYuj4/s320/HALL+FINAL+FINAL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345451409045448386" border="0" /></a><br />I really love to feature products for kids that are really help to make a difference in their lives no matter how small or big. And <a href="http://www.toddlervirtues.com/">Toddler Virtue Tees</a><a href="http://www.toddlervirtues.com/"> </a>has really come up with a fantastic idea for their product. Each t-shirt has a different important virtue and definition in order to teach your children these incredibly vital ideas and lessons. I LOVE how <span class="style1">Monika Hall, the </span><span class="style1">Founder and President of Toddler Virtues, came up with the idea for these awesome shirts and I really want you guys to hear her story from her own words because they fully explain the importance of what she is trying to achieve with these t-shirts:<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"I feel like I've 'danced like </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">no body's</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> watching' far before that phrase became popular. The picture to the right is of my son and I at a kid's concert (Ralph's World) last summer. It was here that my toddler virtue tee idea was born. As I looked around I noticed every child at the concert was wearing a tee shirt with a slogan or design on it. Whether it be spoiled, princess, high maintenance, little dude, a musician or whatever – this was the fad. At that moment it occurred to me that I had an opportunity to use this tee shirt craze as a platform to do some good by teaching toddler's virtues.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I feel that to make the world a better place, we need to start with our children. I propose that we bring back virtues. What if we instilled virtues like kindness, courage, tolerance, gratitude and patience into our toddlers? What if eventually these virtues became not only a word, but a way of life? What would happen if these virtuous toddlers became virtuous school aged children, young adults and our leaders of tomorrow? Maybe instead of seeing school shootings sprung by hatred, cowards for authority figures or wars arising from intolerance and impatience, we’ll see new and </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gracious</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> generations make decisions based on respect and virtues. Just imagine what a world that would be!"</span><br /><span class="style1"><br />Her story kinda got me teary eyed. I mean we see those "diva, princess blah blah" shirts everywhere and I've always HATED them. I mean exactly what does that teach a 3 year old? That they are better then everyone else and should be treated that way? These Virtue T-shirts are a simple and fun way to teach your children important morals and Monika Hall also encourages everyone to participate in the Pass it On movement. This is where you can </span>pass hand-me-downs to siblings and order tees for toddler friends! Donate hand me downs to local shelters or soup kitchens. Buy new ones for kids who normally wouldn't be reached by these tees. I love this idea, and am already putting a little money aside so I can buy one for a child who normally wouldn't get a chance to have one themselves. And if you would like to do something <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">similar</span> and help Pass it On you can send your outgrown Virtue Tee back to the company and they will distribute it to a local homeless shelter or soup kitchen for you!!<br /><br />Olivia was generously given the "Tolerance" shirt which is actually really fitting with what I want to instill in her throughout her life. My husband and I strive to be tolerant of everyone no matter who they are or what they choose to do and be in life. I support equal rights for everyone and after growing up a child who looked different then what was considered normal I really really encourage Olivia to always accept and love people no matter what and that we are all the same. I can't wait to teach this virtue to her! Virtue Toddler Tee's encourages parents to use these 5 steps with their Virtue Tee. 1. Read the Virtue to your child 2. Define and Explain the Virtue 3. Tell a story relaying the Virtue 4. Repeat when Tee is worn and 5. Pass It On!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7GxVjetdFdSfV4mfIZZiUMGKWA10y3IhTybvMRxEXuhPvcU4C0FNM18WRp8fjtFr3ab1WGgtkxhQPrNQ26-KEarHYa_Nh7Vge_8J89UvhKfoTw33Dd5Ju_fNo1J6f-KmrsB_aw4g-BM/s1600-h/tolerance.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7GxVjetdFdSfV4mfIZZiUMGKWA10y3IhTybvMRxEXuhPvcU4C0FNM18WRp8fjtFr3ab1WGgtkxhQPrNQ26-KEarHYa_Nh7Vge_8J89UvhKfoTw33Dd5Ju_fNo1J6f-KmrsB_aw4g-BM/s320/tolerance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345451412866328594" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These T-shirts are really something you going to enjoy having for your little one and would even make an awesome birthday present. And don't forget to check out the Mommy Virtues as well, because you never stop learning even when your are all grown up. <a href="http://www.toddlervirtues.com/">Virtue Toddler Tees</a> are not just a shirt to be worn, it's an entire lesson. And a lesson in something that your child will carry with them for the rest of their lives.<br /><br />And now through the entire month of June my readers will get the chance to Buy one and get another one half off. After purchasing your two shirts simply e-mail Monika ( <span class="style1"><a href="mailto:toddlervirtues@gmail.com">toddlervirtues@gmail.com</a> ) </span>and let her know you are one of my readers and she will refund you the money! Take advantage of this offer while you can!<br /><span class="style1"></span><br /><span class="style1"><br /></span>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-20998042649916252892009-06-06T18:09:00.000-07:002009-06-06T18:28:03.109-07:00Sky Ranch Foundation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHXmo3l46XiEVjMn327s08zuRO3-l0Ixe3U-n_3S7LdThGCf9uHzyBRWcCZzuH9q5suxlnCaIeDwOL3KfALlurIKrgP3-yuZ6lfX8KiUrUiq3I5g5VCHx_zr6UAQ9PzQzUv4sWC5KaHk/s1600-h/skyranch.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHXmo3l46XiEVjMn327s08zuRO3-l0Ixe3U-n_3S7LdThGCf9uHzyBRWcCZzuH9q5suxlnCaIeDwOL3KfALlurIKrgP3-yuZ6lfX8KiUrUiq3I5g5VCHx_zr6UAQ9PzQzUv4sWC5KaHk/s320/skyranch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344390651614216178" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I really want to share a foundation with you guys that is super important to me and my husband. Well, mostly to my husband but I think it's something important enough to spread the word about. It's called the <a href="http://www.skyranchfoundation.org">Sky Ranch Foundation</a> and it raises money for the Sky Ranch Boys Home is South Dakota. In 1950 a priest named Father Don Murray found himself looking after a few troubled boys at his rectory in the tiny town of Buffalo, South Dakota. He used a small plane to travel his large "territory" and soon found it could help him with the boys. Teaching them to fly really changed their outlook. But the priest had a dream and needed a lot of help to make it happen. He found the help, and so did thousands of boys who have been helped since then at Sky Ranch. Sky Ranch for Boys was incorporated in 1960. At first, the Bishop of Rapid City served as Chairman of the Board. From the start, however, it was agreed by all that the ranch would be non-sectarian, emphasizing the power of spirituality to help people without favoring one religion over another.<br /><br />By 1963, 3,000 acres of ranchland on the Montana-South Dakota border had been acquired, and the first buildings were going up.Sky Ranch for Boys continues to help troubled kids (age 12-17) from all parts of America and plans on doing so for a long time to come! Some of the original buildings are nearing the end of their useful life and planning for rehabilitation or replacement has begun.<br /><br />Sky Ranch is well known among professionals in the field for an outstanding success rate. More than 90% of boys sent to Sky Ranch successfully complete the program! During a single school year at Sky Ranch, most boys gain 2 or more grade levels in the school work they are able to handle. Many go on to very successful lives in a wide variety of fields.<br /><br />The program has been enhanced recently by the implementation of a "Corrective Thinking" approach. Boys are held responsible for their errors and taught to think through how to avoid problems in the future. It has been very well received by boys and staff.<br /><br />See my husband was sent to Sky Ranch when he was 17 and stayed there for a year. He went through a lot as a kid and got into a lot of trouble, and instead of having a judge send him to a juvenile detention center, he was luckily sent to Sky Ranch. He has told me so many stories about this place and has a ton of positive and wonderful memories about being there. He got his pilot license there, which is something he has always been proud of, and learned how to take care of horses. It was really something that he needed in his life at that time and he will always remember the place. I've been encouraging him that one day we will move to South Dakota (his dream state) and he will work at that ranch. I honestly believe it's his calling because no one will know what those boys are going through like him, and he is awesome with kids.<br />But this ranch and organization are so important and really needs help from outside sources. Even if it's small donations, they would still make a huge difference. This ranch is an awesome alternative to being locked up and instills leadership, responsibility, and positive learning during a time when boys need it the most. I couldn't imagine how being a locked cell is going to make a troubled kid turn his life around. Sometimes you come out of those places learning more negative things then you came in with. We need more places like <a href="http://www.skyranchfoundation.org">Sky Ranch</a> with people who really care so much about these kids and that are willing to do what they can to make a difference in their lives. Please take a moment to check out this <a href="http://www.skyranchfoundation.org">foundation</a> and spread the word...Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-32852201239734426482009-05-30T08:30:00.000-07:002009-05-30T08:36:05.441-07:00Winner of the Bummas Cloth set!!Ok so the winner of the Bummas Cloth set of their choice is #55 Emily B. Congrats! I'm e-mailing you now and you've got 48 to get back to me with your info..<br /><br />Tomorrow two of my giveaways are ending..<br /><br /><a href="http://sturgesfamily222.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-tot-clock-review-and-giveaway.html">My Tot Clock</a><br /><br /><a href="http://sturgesfamily222.blogspot.com/2009/05/crazy-baby-clothing-co-review-and.html">Crazy Baby Clothing</a><br /><br />And make sure to check back each day of my birthday week for a new giveaway! Like these...<br /><br /><a href="http://sturgesfamily222.blogspot.com/2009/05/dreamsacks-review-and-giveaway.html">Dreamsacks Jewelry Roll</a><br /><br /><a href="http://sturgesfamily222.blogspot.com/2009/05/18x24-poster-print-giveaway-for-fathers.html">18x24 Poster Print</a>Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301045830354789086.post-74818159208142852592009-05-24T14:14:00.000-07:002009-05-24T14:31:11.447-07:00Adios Madre...So my mom is retiring and moving back to her country tomorrow and I gotta go say goodbye to her tonight. It's really bittersweet because although my mom can be horrible, a compulsive liar and gambler, a thief, and very conniving; she's still my mom. She was a terrible mother at most times but she is a good grandmother and for some reason my daughter really loves her. Me and my mom have had some roller coaster moments between us too. I think I have fought with her more then anyone else in the family, but she is still the first person I run to when I've found myself in any kind of trouble. I'm not exactly the most responsible person when it comes to living and I seem to always find my self in some effed up situation, but I always know that my mom is the one person I can go to when I don't want any other family member to know what kind of hot water I have landed myself in. And she always ends up bailing me out! Granted, there is always a heavy price to pay attatched to any kind of favor she does for me, and I always end up regretting it, but at least she does it. I can't even begin to tell you about the things that woman has put me through in my life, I'm talking some really horrible things, but for every shitty thing she does there is something good she does as well, and that is what has always screwed with me. I mean if you are going to be a bad person, be one all the way. Don't sprinkle your evil-ness with good acts here and there cause it messes with a person's head!<br />My mother has literally terrorized me and my sisters with her craziness, yet she always stayed by my side the entire time I would be in the hospital having surgery. She has stolen money from me yet when I went to her the first time I admitted I was a drug addict and needed help, she simply kept her mouth shut and hugged me. And then she called me every day in re-hab to remind me she had quit smoking so she could feel even a smidgen of what I was going through....lol<br />I've been an awful daughter and she's been an awful mother, but we only get one life and one family. So we have to make the best of what we've got. I have to let go of the past, try to remember the good shit, and stop falling for the same things over and over.<br />So it's kind of sad that she is moving so far away. Who the hell am I going to run to if I need bail money or O is throwing up all over the place and I'm scared to take her to the doctor by myself? I guess in a way her new phase of her life will force me to go through one of my own. Time to grow up and stop being co-dependent with each other I guess.<br />And I HATE good-byes. I just loathe them. I never even say goodbye to my sister when she leaves from her yearly visits. I just can't do it, so it's going to take a lot of strength to get through tonight, and it's going to take even more when I have to explain to Olivia why Grandma isn't around yet we are living in her house. Man life really sucks sometimes..Sasha222http://www.blogger.com/profile/12998664837641365616noreply@blogger.com1