Monday, April 7, 2014

Top Ten Obsessions

Here are ten things I'm obsessed with...at the moment.

1. Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue
I just love this fragrance.  This scent is light, clean, and fresh. I could inhale it all day long. It reminds me of being on the beach, and walking along the shoreline with the sand slipping between my toes.  It's irresistible and perfect!


2. Bvlgari Aqva
I recently bought this cologne for The Hubs. He's been asking me for a while to choose a fragrance for him. Similar to Light Blue, this is a welcoming fragrance. I could snuggle up with The Hubs and smell this scent forever. Really. It is not strong at all, yet it's masculine, pure, and clean.


3. Author and Illustrator Bill Peet
I love stories by this writer and artist. I read them to Buddy Roller all the time. There are so many titles to choose from and there are many wonderful lessons from each story to teach your children. Buddy Roller and I snuggle in bed each night for story time. We look forward to reading any book by this author and there is always a discussion afterwards about the lessons we can learn from the animated characters.



4. LEGO Juniors
Even before he was old enough to play with them, Buddy Roller has always been fascinated with LEGO toys.  When he was three, we gave in and bought him a LEGO Ninjago set, but he was too young and easily lost the building bricks. On a recent trip to The Lego Store, we came across LEGO Juniors, in particular, Batman: Defend the Batcave. This line of easier to build LEGO toys is perfect for tiny hands and fingers.  It was so cool watching Buddy Roller go through the many pages of easy to follow instructions. He put this together all by himself, and he has spent countless hours taking it apart and putting it back all together again.  We're looking forward to getting more.


5. Salley Hansen Insta Dri Fast Dry Nail Color
This fast drying nail polish comes in a variety of vibrant and beautiful colors.  When I need a color change and have no time for the salon, this is my go to nail polish.  It dries really quickly as the name implies, no false advertising here, and I get a salon finish in a fraction of the time. Try it!



6. Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara
Over the years, I have tried many brands of mascara that you can find in the drugstore. Call me frugal, but I can't see myself spending more than $10 on mascara. Once I was in Ulta, and I saw a mascara that promised length and volume for $20.  I was really tempted, but I did not give in. Then I came across Maybelline's Illegal Length Mascara. It's everything I need and runs just under $10 depending on where you purchase it. It gives me volume, length, and there's no clumping. It's a keeper!


7. Tarte LipSurgence
A previous lover of lip gloss, I have ditched my old ways and have truly become a huge fan of Tarte LipSurgence.  I got really tired of my hair getting stuck to my lips whenever I wore a lip gloss. Once I found Tarte, I have not gone back.  Tarte gives me just enough color, plus the moisture my lips crave with a hint of mint. As a result, my lips are hydrated and never dry. I do splurge on these as they cost $24, but they're worth every penny!

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8. The Settlers of Catan - Android and iPad Version
I wrote in previous blogs that I am totally hooked on this board game. Now I can take this game anywhere as it's now on my smart phone and my iPad.  If I have some free time, I'm playing this game.  Whether I'm in the checkout line at the grocery store or waiting at the doctor's office, playing this game makes the time go by too fast.  I have never looked more forward to waiting than I do now.


9. Chex Mix Muddy Buddies
These are so good, and you cannot have just one. They are the perfect snack, crunchy, sweet and sinfully addictive. There are several choices to choose from, and these are a great and easy way to entertain.


10. Honey Nut Chex Cereal
Use this cereal as a topping for yogurt and fruit and you have a healthier choice for a snack. I was first introduced to this creative and healthy snack by the cafeteria at my school. They mixed vanilla yogurt and fresh cut strawberries topped with this versatile cereal.  Try using mandarin oranges instead (one of my personal faves), blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, or any other fruit.  For breakfast or dessert, this is a delicious and healthy alternative.

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