Live by Your Own Rules

Live by Your Own Rules: "Viva is fresh and unexpected. A sexy daring blend of notes that brings out the duality of a woman. The Viva woman is powerful, yet seductive. She lives life by her own rules." - Fergie

You have what it takes to sell Avon

You have what it takes to sell Avon: It's more than selling beauty. It's earning money by simply making connection and letting your personality shine. Learn more today.

I'm Back!

      I am so sorry, life has been hectic as I'm sure yours has been too! It's hard to believe I have been in New Mexico for a year! It has its good and its bad but mostly good. My baby boy is almost two and I am in the process of planning his birthday party, seems like I just threw his first birthday party! Their not lying when they say time flies, cause it does.
So we are doing a minion themed party and I'm having more fun with it then anyone else it seems.
I will be posting pictures of some of the cute (or so I think) party ideas if they come out Ok. Also I will start helping you guys find the free samples, great coupon deals, and DIY ideas again! Can't wait!

Mega Effects Mascara

Mega Effects Mascara: Introducing new Mega Effects Mascara. Phenomenal panoramic volume transforms lashes form corner to corner. If you love your mascara, you are gonna love this! Makes youreyelashes look extra long and lush! Right now if you purchase the mascara you can receive a 5 piece beauty organizer for only $9.99 ($30.00 value)

 

Shop right now for campaign 21 at www.youravon.com/nicomas18 until October 7th!!

 

There are also some great introductory prices on Gel nail polish that make great stocking stuffers!!

Floppy boot fix!!!

We all have those boots in the closet that look so sad because they are just there flopped over. If you're like me I bet you wish you knew how to fix that. I am here to show you! If you have magazines that you have already read you are on your way!

So sad!!!

Here's what you need (simple right!)

Roll it up, roll it up.....put it in the boot

 

And Voila!!!

 

So much more inexpensive then those wood inserts and if you have a lot of boots like me that can get pricey!!

YOUR WELCOME!! :)

 

Shop my AVON store!

Shop my AVON store!: Here's a sneak peak at some of the latest products available at Avon. Be sure to click

I absolutely love the new make-up it is lovely! If you have any questions please let me know!

By the way there are some really great stocking stuffers and Holiday decorations!!

Avon!!! Perfect time of year to start shopping for the Holidays!!

I have started selling Avon!!! feel free to check it out and if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me! Happy Shopping!! P.S. there's lot's of cute stocking stuffers!!

Healthy 2 Ingredient Pancakes!!

Ok so I'm always looking for a healthy alternative to give my son and husband. I saw this one online and decided to try it. You will need:
1 banana
3 large eggs
A mixer
I just used my mixer, sprayed the pan, pour and your done!
Top with fruit or syrup. I am a big stickler for consistency and they are a little to airy for me but I think if I add some almonds or pecans it will be fine. To me it tastes like banana bread or french toast.

Fever, Roseola!!!! Poor Baby

On Friday I was going about my day, went to go play volleyball and my husband and my 16 month old son came to watch. My husband handed me the baby to hold and he felt kind of hot but after playing volleyball  thought it was just me. We went to the store where I noticed that he was more cranky then usual. I felt his head and chest and he was burning up!!! I though it might just be teething because his fangs and possibly a molar or two might be coming out. :(

I took his temperature rectally and it was over 100 degrees but the temperature and his grumpiness were his only symptoms. Again I'm thinking teething (he has never been sick in his life). Another day goes by he is now grumpy, hot, and doesn't want to eat!! I checked his temperature again that night and it was 104.4!!!! I am getting so nervous at this point because I know that teething gives them a mild temp but this by far was not mild!!! I'm thinking it's late and I don't want to take him to the emergency room, let's try some home remedies.

Here's what I do:
Room temp bath and a dose of Advil brought it down to where I felt comfortable not taking him in.
His temp came up again so I gave him another bath this time with vinegar, I also soaked a pair of his socks in vinegar and put them on him straight out of the bath. It was amazing how fast his temp went down (you have to be careful with that too). We went to bed and of course he woke up several times throughout the night and felt more comfy sleeping with mom and dad (it was the only way we got any sleep too). The next morning we woke up and the fever was gone but he was still fussy and didn't have an appetite only now I noticed that he had little red spots on his neck and face. I called his ped and was told to bring him in. I was told it was a virus and that there was nothing we could do but let it run it's course cause now that the fever was gone he was no longer contagious. Today he still has some spots but his appetite is back and he is smiling again!! YAY! You feel so bad when your kids are sick and can't tell you what's wrong.

So Roseola a.k.a type of measles, sixth disease, you suck! Never come back!

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, just a mama!

Lasagna

I made a whole lasagna lastnight and then remembered my husband wasn't home yet! I didn't want it to go bad or to waste so I wanted to come up with a great way to store it. Have you heard about those portion baggies from Ziploc? I love them! So I cut up my cold lasagna and used the portion bags and put 2 portions into one Glad freezer containers for later!! Happy Freezing and don't forget to write the date on it so there's no guessing later!

It's National Park Week!! Get in FREE April 22-26th

For my people that live in New Mexico we have a ton of National Parks. I have found a great blog with a list of some great ones! List of Parks! <-----click font="" there="">

 

 

 

Couple FREE samples!!

Click Here for a FREE sample of Quantum Finish dishwasher!


Emergen-C Sample


Spike Seasoning Sample!


FREE roll of Scott brand tissue!

Getting settled in!!

I'm Back!!!

 

Hello everyone, I have missed you all so much and I am glad to be able to come back to helping you all do what you do best!! I am currently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico and I am glad to be home! Finally I get to shop on base! Keep your eyes peeled for some great deals and home decorating ideas!

Life is hectic!

I need help!

 

So I have been extremely busy!! Our Minnesota Home is officially on the market. YAY!! This makes going home a reality and I like it. We are thinking about the baby and I going home soon because it would just be a pain to keep the house clean and bundle the baby up if someone wants to see the house. It just makes sense to go home and get our permanent house ready to live in and maybe find a part time job or register for school, maybe both. Now that I will hopefully have the help of my family it might be easier to work or just run errands. I am hoping that my excitement isn't all for nothing, you know how sometimes you can build something up and build it up then when it happens it isn't as great as you anticipated and it's crushing! I am hopeful that going home is all that I have imagined it to be, after all I have been building it up for 6 years, since I left.

 

On another note I am quickly approaching becoming a mom to a 1 year old!! I can't believe it! My baby boy is going to be a year old. That expression is so true, you know the one "they grow up right before your eyes." I feel so bad because we will be in the middle of the move and I'm not sure about a birthday party. What do I do have it early with just my husband and the baby here or have a party a couple months later without my husband but with the rest of the family? I can do both but it is so hectic around here, the question is will EJ even remember? Am I getting all worked up over nothing. Of course I'm not IT'S HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY!! He will only get one, I will only get one! I am so conflicted........Help! 

Garage Sale Anybody!

I just want to let you all know that  I am so sorry that I have been missing from the blog world! Some of you know that my husband is retiring from the Army after 20 years and we are moving back home!! We have been really busy trying to get the house ready to sell and with a 10 month old it can be difficult. In the process I am looking forward to getting rid of a lot of items we do not use!! Garage Sale anybody?? I have been looking up great tips for a productive garage sale.

1: Advertise!!
I am going to post an ad in the local newspaper and an ad on Craigslist. Also I have heard that it might be in your best interest to ask your neighbors if they want to have a neighborhood sale! (If you are selling big items that you can not bring outside, make sure you advertise that you have a couch or a table whatever it may be inside for sale)

2: Be Prepared!!
Make sure you have all clothing items washed, hung and labeled the night before!
Make sure you clean items that have been sitting around collecting dust (nobody wants something all grimy)
If you are selling games and movies, make sure you have all the pieces and that the movie is in the case!
Go to the bank and get change, it's a great way to lose a sale if you don't have change to give back! (Don't have a cash box, keep cash on you at all times)
Have bags available to carry merchandise in.

3: Be nice!
Greet the people with a smile and chat if they want to chat. Sometimes you can tell if they are chatty or not, if not it's best that you say hello and give them space to browse.

4: Be ready to negotiate!
Especially if you are having the garage sale to get rid of things and not just to make money! I think I will be giving a lot of things away!

 Be nice on the way out, they might just tell a friend about your awesome sale!!