Year in Review...March 2010

I posted every day in March for NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month). Yay me! I remember that I was getting spring fever, just anticipating spring break, because I wrote a post about how to make Mondays more fun. Kind of a silly post.

I also did a series on "destinations" including places to go in Texas, the U. S., outside the U. S., and places I would like to go someday. Boy was I ready for a vacation! We spent a few days in San Antonio for spring break and had a great time. I even rode Goliath at Fiesta Texas!

March was also Oscar month, and I had vowed not to watch it (again), but I got suckered into it by my kids. Obviously, I had to write about it! I also participated in another one of Mamarazzi's swaps, which was tons of fun! Great month! Stay tuned for April.

January is here.

February is here.

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Year in Review...Feb 2010

February was a month of good times as well as introspection. My husband and I had hit a rough spot in our marriage, but we began to get back on track. I was completely surprised that he had been reading my blog, including a list of gifts I think women enjoy receiving. This was one Valentine's Day that he wasn't at a loss as to what to give me.

The picture above is from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I took my daughter to see Gary Allen which was a much better concert than the Jonas Brothers from the previous year! Just sayin'.
There was some introspection as I decided how to respond to a bloggy buddy's "self awareness badge." It helped me to reflect on myself and my personality traits and to think about how other people may view me.

And I revealed my inner dorkness! That was fun! Stay tuned for more Year in Review posts. And if you missed January, that post is here.

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Tri Derma Review

"Every time when I look in the mirror, all these lines in my face gettin' clearer..."

Aerosmith, "Dream On"

I have been using a new product on my face twice a day for a little over a week now. The brand name is Tri Derma, and although they make several products for a variety of skin conditions including bruising, eczema, cold sores, and acne, the one I have been using is called Spot and Wrinkle Erasing cream.

The base of the cream is genuine, organic aloe. The anti-oxidants and lightening ingredients help to erase brown spots, age spots, acne scars, and fine lines. It's so much more affordable than many creams on the market right now at only $15.99 per 1 ounce tube. It's available at a large number of retailers including Kroger, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Babies R Us.

I can't detect any fragrance when I use the cream, which is great for me because sometimes fragrances can cause my skin to break out. I've had no redness or irritation while I've been using the product, and while I think it's too soon to see any noticeable results, I'm confident that it's going to help. My makeup goes on smoothly in the morning after I use it, and my face feels smooth when I use it in the evening.

Check out all of the many products availabe from Tri Derma. I think you'll be pleased.

This post was part of a campaign for Family Review Network and Tri Derma who supplied the complimentary product in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Year in Review... Jan. 2010

Welcome to my Year In Review... 2010. Although it was a year of ups and downs, there are definitely things worth remembering!

This picture is actually from December 2009 instead of January 2010, but I'm going to begin with this post from Dec. 31, 2009. One of my favorite things to do is to read. I read 35 books during 2009, some good, some... eh. That doesn't seem like many books, but now that I have my Nook, I'm never without reading material. Can't wait to see how many I've read this year. Goodreads helps me keep up with that.

Last January, Extreme Makeover Home Edition was in my area helping a family rebuild after Hurricane Ike. There is still damage in our area, though much of it has been cleaned up in the last two years.

Do you ever contemplate all the things you need to do versus those things you NEED to do? Last January I needed to see the eye doctor, and I did. Yes, I have glasses now, in spite of having Lasik done in 2002. I now have both reading glasses and driving glasses, but I still see pretty well without them. But it's amazing how many things I still need to do! (get that new hairstyle, file papers, clean out closets, etc.)

And last, my poor kitty was a "conehead" for a while. So pitiful, yet so cute! I guess January 2010 is something she might not like to remember, but it wasn't so bad for me!

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Original Pledge Review and Giveaway

pmj is the winner!
Are you getting ready for the holidays? I imagine that includes a little extra cleaning, like it does at my house. I was excited to get my bottle of Original Pledge. The smell brings back good memories for me. And I love the shine it leaves on my wood surfaces.

Did you know it can be used on more than just wood furniture? I have been using it on my stainless steel appliances and my leather furniture, and it leaves a great shine! It also gets rid of 90% of allergans. You can use it for your automobile as well, both inside and out. Check out all the ways Original Pledge can be used.


Pledge is also sponsoring the "Pledge to Love Your Kitchen Contest" in partnership with MomitForward. You have a chance to win $15,000 for a kitchen makeover. The contest offers moms the chance to win $15,000 in gift card(s) to a major home improvement retailer to help update their kitchen along with a year’s supply of Pledge® to make it shine. Visit MomitForward for official rules.



SC Johnson/Pledge has graciously allowed me to give away one can of Original Pledge to one of my readers.
First Entry: Leave a comment on this post telling me if you are going to enter the "Pledge to Love Your Kitchen" contest. A simple yes or no is fine.

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This contest is open to US residents. Please leave a way for me to contact you via email. Random.org will help me choose a winner when the contest ends on December 27 at 11:59 PM CST.

This post was written for Family Review Network & SC Johnson/Pledge who provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

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