Don’t laugh..ok, laugh if you must…I may be just a little crazy…
Forget Photoshop – Rodan + Fields is Workin Me Over
January 28, 2009 By 2 Comments
I’ll be honest. Photoshop is good for more than just moving my head around on peoples bodies. When I post a photo, I retouch it just a little to remove some of those age spots that makeup just won’t cover. A little filter here, a little highlight there and I’m not exactly Cindy Crawford, but you get the picture.
Quit staring at her boobs…I’m not talking about those…although…
I soak up the sun. Not in a good way. There are family photos taken after beach vacations that would have you questioning my national origin. I don’t even look like their mother.
I heard about a company called Rodan + Fields from Jessica Smith (her blog Jessica Knows is awesome if you don’t already read it) Named for Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, world-renowned dermatologists. Rodan + Fields used to be available at the beauty counters in high-end department stores. Now they are taking a new approach and products are available through consultants. They have several regimens to choose from including ones for sensitive skin, problem breakouts, and a microdermabrasion.
I’m workin’ the Reverse and Anti – Aging together.
Tell me about it. I need all the help I can get.
I signed up as a consultant, but I’m not a party thrower. I’ve done that…did any of you ever go to a Multiples at Home fashion show? I have to post some pics… 10 outfit changes in an hour. Not doing it again. My plan, with the help of Jessica and her team is to blog skincare, vlog skincare, and podcast skincare.
I know, I’m not even going to rub anything on peoples’ faces. I’ll let the web do that. Here is a little bit about the RFRockstars…the group Jessica has put together…take it away, Jessica!
“This is really exciting for me too as I am really passionate about helping other people build their business using social media, blogging, and conversation so it’s a great fit. In fact, our team, the RFRockstars, is already starting to take off. We’ll be offering before/after photos and videos, we’ll be vlogging our experiences with the products, and we’ll be sharing our stories, both business-wise and beauty-wise on a soon to be launched RFRocktars radio show with free podcasts available.”
I told you she is cool…if you would like to hear more…check out some of the online literature, fill out the form here…or email me… If you want to hear about a different approach to direct sales, this is the place to start. Simple to start and income possibilities like crazy…
Here’s Cindy, I mean Linda before:
Now that I’ve scared away half of my readers and the other half are sticking around for the freak show, lets see if we can turn back the hands of time…
Change is good…and so is the Digi Contest!
January 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We are getting close to the end of the competition and we have some really cute entries. I know a few more are coming…there is still time to squeak something in there.
I’m going through some growing pains in a few days.
Yes, I have been eating a lot, but that’s a different story.
I am switching over to WordPress on or around the 28th and you may see some changes…don’t be scared. It is still me and the contest is still going on.
I’m taking a design class and I need a project to play with for my designs…so I’m creating my own playground. Humor me. I really don’t have a life other than blogging.
So make sure you get the entries at least emailed to me by the 31st…even if the Linky isn’t working. All your entries that are emailed will count. linneyshvede at gmail dot com
And wish me luck…I’m a coed now…pulling all nighters, hanging out with the sorority sisies , oh, and the keggers…
Not really, it’s online, so
just a bunch of geeks like me. I need another reason for the kids to give me a hard time.
Triaminic Develops Sick Days Guidelines for Children
January 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You mommies have it so much better than I did. Seriously. When mine were young we were barely into the disposable diaper era.
Forget cold medicine. Even the good stuff tasted like hard liquor and battery acid and ended up staining their Garanimals.
Mine are teens now and they still have that need to be taken care of when they have a cold. We still keep good old Triaminic around so they can feel like babies again. Maybe if Triaminic had had all these easy to take products when mine were younger there wouldn’t be the trauma today…just because of the sniffles. Seriously they are worse than Husbands.
What does Triaminic offer besides liquids?
Thin strips and
cold chews…
No dribbles, no mess…happy kids with symptoms under control.
Triaminic takes their job seriously and with guidelines for taking cold medicine changing, they are smart to focus on school age children and tackling when and if to keep a child home from school. A sick day for a child can mean a day off for a parent, doctor visits…a big mess.
Triaminic is launching an initiative to educate parents on when to keep a child home from school by introducing Sick Day Guidelines that they have recently developed with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Parents know when their children aren’t feeling well – these Guidelines are aimed at helping parents decide when to keep the kids at home, or send them off to school. Through the NASN, the Sick Day Guidelines will be distributed to more than 14,000 school nurses in the form of a refrigerator magnet.
Personally my kids put the School Nurses though the ringer…with headaches, cut fingers, stomach aches, and…colds. This sounds like a great idea, Triaminic. And a great resource for parents! You will want to bookmark this page for reference!
Snoop around and you’ll find a coupon for Triaminic thin strips too!
Match Game Monday – American Idol Edition
January 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You know the drill…if you are viewing this in a reader, click through and play the music…it’s not the same without it!
Give me your best response to this…we don’t have to match…you can even copy…Brett copied Richard and Charles all the time!
Tammy is trying out for America Idol. She wants the judges to think she is the next William Hung so she is singing the song “B*L*A*N*K”
Phokki – Not Your Average Digital Art
January 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Some of you haven’t entered the contest yet. YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET AND THIS IS WHY! One of the prizes is a digital print by Phokki.com.
Well the team at Phokki is comprised some of the most talented individuals in the IT industry with the passion of digital arts. Phokki was entered in Start-Up @ Singapore Open Category and was awarded First Prize. In addition, Phokki is also nominated as the official representative of Singapore in the Global TIC in Taiwan. They know digi-fun. You should be glad they can’t enter the contest…sheesh..,
Phokki is the key to transforming your average photo into an embellished and sophisticated piece of artwork at minimal or even no charge! Phokki has a pool of talented artists from diversified cultures that can cater to any form of customization or inexplicable photo styling specialization that you, our customer may want.
I’m going to show you something …it might move you along a little faster…just maybe.
Remember Monkey? Look what the people at Phokki.com did to her…this was the before:
and this is super cute kitty!
I know! They can do this to you and your family and your animals too! And if you order before January 31, you can get an awesome Valentine’s day gift at 60% off..I’m not kidding! And then you can come back and win the contest…and make more cool stuff.
How cool is Phokki.com?
Suavenomics Set Me, YES ME Straight
January 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I have never been the queen of frugal and I’ve been a bit of a snob when it comes to bargain brands, but I have to say,
SUAVE has shut me up, smacked me down and has me singing falsetto. Please read here….
Just call me the “Centsible Preppy”
Suave Economics – Head to Head Challenge – Short Pump Preppy
January 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
Since I posted on Short Pump Preppy about the Free Bottle of Suave Bailout on January 14 {puffy hope you got in on the coupon}, Suave began stalking me. In a good way. They are very economically suavvy [lol] and offered me a stimulus package.
I know! Since I may not get one from the government I was super psyched about this one.
They sent me their super affordable products and some high end competitors’ products to try in a head to head challenge.
…wow, and look at the pretty plate of goodies…just because they are on a pretty plate doesn’t mean they are better…sheesh...
I compared the moisturizers…Suave vs. Jergens. I have to say I’m crushin’ on the Suave. It is lighter and not as heavy a smell…. and at half the price, ($3 vs. $6) I’ll take it.
According to Suave: It provides fast, long-lasting relief for tight, dry skin, leaving it conditioned and healthier looking.
I put the Suave shampoo and conditioner in a head to head with the Nexxus and I didn’t see a difference. I switched back and forth, using each for a few days and both felt lighter than the product I had been using. {whoops} Tells me I was due for a CHANGE.
Suave’s Humectant shampoo and conditioner are a salon quality system that restores moisture to dry or damaged hair, leaving it soft and manageable.
$2 – 2.50 as opposed to the Nexxus at $8.79-12.69. For Realz.
(btw, the pic shows the SUAVE, obvy)
The Suave hair spray didn’t leave my hair heavy and didn’t dry it out. The Sebastian Shpritz Forte? (geez I can’t pronounce it, how’s Cute and Sassy going to plug it into the SmartShopper?) A little wetter, heavier, but seemed a little stronger. I liked them both, and would probably use them for different occasions, depending on the need…but that’s a biiiiiiggg price difference.
The Freeze Hold Non-Aerosol Hairspray from Suave delivers all-day hold for style and control.
Suave $2.17, Sebastian, $12.49!
The cleansing gel. Sorry Suave, your scent was a little too strong for me and I was indifferent to the Bath and Body works. But I’m not a flowery kind of girl, so I would probably pick a different scent (like the cucumber melon or the tropical coconut..sa-weet) in either brand. Someone who likes flowery perfume would probably be OK. The scents were very similar. The Suave was just a little too heavy for me. But for the price, you should give it a whiff.
The Suave Sweet Pea & Violet Body Wash formula is made with sweet pea and violet extracts and skin conditioning Vitamin E.
Suave $2-2.50, B&BW $10.50 {I know!}
Then they gave me the deodorant, just as a comparison with my own… It is just as good as the Dove I have been using. Ukrops, you need to move the Suave off the bottom shelf.
Thanks Suave for taking care of me in these tough economic times! I’m definitely up for CHANGE, and CHANGE can be good! And save me a boatload of moolah!
Next I’m going to check out their MOUSSE. You BETCHA! I just hope I don’t have to go all the way to ALASKA to find it!
Check out the Cool Entries!
January 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you seen the awesome entries so far? You need to check them out. Make sure to read the comments for Jessica’s too.
You guys are putting me and my photoshopping to shame.
SHEESH, and I thought I was going to have a big day at the Inauguration, you know, crossing party lines and all. Apparently I was upstaged…
Guess I’m taking my act to Blissdom09!
Chex Mix Bars Basket Giveaway – Short Pump Preppy
January 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you want to pamper yourself? Take a lookie and see what I have for you…
General Mills and MyBlogSpark have put together this “Basket of Indulgence” to promote the Turtle Chex Mix Bars which are completely to die for and I’d share but they didn’t last more than 10 minutes after this video was taken.
Which is OK! Made up of crunchy Chex pieces, pretzels, and peanuts with caramel and chocolate, these bars are less than 150 calories and provide 8 grams of whole grain per serving.
So I can celebrate with my chocolate candles, caramel lotion, and spa essentials such as loofah, hand massager, nail brush and spa towel. Isn’t this perfect for the post holiday stress?
I know, I smell like a bakery. It doesn’t get much better than that.
I have 3 gift packs just like this for 3 lucky readers. Yep, so you can smell like a bakery too and be pampered for less than 150 calories!
How to enter
1. Leave me a comment telling me why you need pampering. I know, that’s a tough one, right?
Extra Entries! Each must be a SEPARATE COMMENT to count separately!
2. Subscribe to my blog or follow
3. Blog about the contest and link back to this post.
4. Place my button on your sidebar.
5. Stumble this entry and leave your stumble id.
6. Fave this blog on technorati and leave your name
This contest ends January 28, 2009 at 10pm est ’cause that’s my bedtime. Winners will be drawn at random and be notified by email.
Giveaway closed now!!! thank you for entering!! 343 entries…winners posted tomorrow and emailed…
