Isn’t it fun to just browse on line, reading great beauty articles and looking at gorgeous fashion? I generally leave with some fabulous ideas and tips I would have never dreamed about. Combining colors I didn’t think would work, but actually look great with paired with certain other items. So where do you look for inspiration? Here are my favorite sites to simply sit back and enjoy!

1. About Beauty – http://beauty.about.com/

This site offers great reading, tips, and ideas. A really nice read.

2. Beauty – http://www.drugstore.com/qxc9730_333181_sespider/beauty_com/beauty_com.htm

Great products, great ideas, and great advice. There is even a section for men, and one for gifts.

3. Total Beauty – http://www.totalbeauty.com/

You will love this sight! There are great article to read, and lots of products. There are samples, deals, and product reviews. Wonderful if you are not sure about a product ad would love some expert advice.

4. E how Beauty – http://www.ehow.com/beauty/

This site is simply great! The articles are informative and helpful. I love the how to articles, and I think you will too!

5. Waxing – http://beauty.about.com/od/hairremoval/ht/bikiniwax.htm

This is a nice article about waxing and hair removal. Do you wonder what waxing is all about? Would you like some clarification or definitions? Read this article!

Were any of this articles helpful? Let me know which ones you like the best!

It is hard to decide which I love more: summer or winter clothes! I love floaty skirts, but I also love sweaters and boots!

My favorite summer dress would probably be maxi dresses, but I wear more skirts than I do dresses. I found a super cute, really adorable summer skirt and a couple of t-shirts to wear with it. The great thing is you can wear almost anything with the skirt because it is white. and the two t-shirts will go with pretty much anything you already have in your closet. I hope you like this! Let me know what you think, okay! This white skirt is a classic! It can be dressed down or dressed up. This striped shirt can be used to dress it up, Such as a nice restaurant and to make it even more dressy add this adorable purse!. While as this poka dotted shirt with these to die for sun-glasses would be something you could wear to the beach!

Can you believe it? Summer will be over before you know it and autumn will “fall” into place. It will soon be time to replace you soft, floral dresses for cooler weather gear. Now is the time to wear all your favorite bright, light, and breezy clothing!

Here are a few of my favorite combinations.

This skirt an be worn with both blouses, and the little handbag is super, super cute!

This make a nice outfit to wear to church, or to the office, or somewhere you want to dress up but not go into over drive. It’s the perfect summer outfit because the fabric is light and breathable. What do you think? Do you like it?

In my next article I will post a couple of pictures for a more casual outfit. Warm weather is the perfect time to wear soft skirts. Fall and winter weather calls for more heavy material and jean clothes. I love the changing of seasons!

Most women, like me, generally ask their husband, boyfriend, brother, or neighbor if they will work on their car. Most, don’t even wash it! Unless, of course, it is at an automatic car wash. (I love those!) The only thing I personally take car of is my license and number plates!

For all the girls out there who need a few tips, pointers, and ideas for their car, I’ve listed my favorites! If you are looking for the best place to shop and stock your car with the hottest and most up to date car trends, I think you’ll find what you need! Keep reading, and please visit them and let me know what you think about them, okay?

1. Auto Zone – http://www.autozone.com/autozone/

This site is great to browse around and order something you really need. There is a handy store locator if you want to go and talk to someone in person. There’s also a Repair Info section to look up answers for yourself.

2. Car Care – http://www.griotsgarage.com/

Do you like to tinker with your car and spiff it up yourself? This website offers great car kits, good reads, and specials! Check them out!

3. Girls Love Wheels – http://www.girlslovewheels.net/

I love this site! It’s all girl! It’s all great! and It’s all fun! Lots to read and do here, and it’s all for us girls! Yeah!

4. Girly Car Accessories – http://www.cardecor.com/products/Fun_Car_Accessories/

This is another absolutely favorite site I love! You better get yourself a cup of coffee before you visit. You will be there awhile! And one more tip: be sure and have your credit card ready. I doubt you can leave without buying something!

5. Buy Custom For Girls – http://shopcustomcreations.com/For-Girls/index-137.html

I know, I’ve said it before. But here is another adorable site! Lots of girl stuff to choose from. Have fun!

Well, I hope you enjoyed these web sites. Let me know if you liked them as much as I did! (do)

I used to feel incomplete without eyeliner. Since I have had children, I count it a good thing to even get dressed and brush my hair and teeth! I still like to apply eyeliner and eyeshadow when I go out, though, and here is my quick way to get ready in the mornings. I do try to take the time to make myself look presentable, and I would encourage all moms to do this. It’s not easy to feel beautiful with slobbers and spit up all over your shirt and maybe even your hair (eeww, but it’s true, isn’t it?) but you will feel better about yourself if you at least try!

Eyeshadow is quick and easy. I use three colors. I apply a medium color on my lid. I follow that with a dark color on my crease and outer corner. Then I finish with a light, sparkly highlighter under my brow. My favorites are purple and lavender, and peaches and browns.

I have bushy and bold eyebrows. I generally make a trip to the salon for a facial hair removal on my eye brows.. I may I have never tried this at home simply because I am to big of a baby to pluck my brows, or pull the wax paper. I let a beautician do it!

As for my eyeliner, I apply it across the top of my upper lid and on the outer corner of my bottom lid. I don’t like a liquid liner, although many others do. I like Avon, but I will use drugstore brands. My daughter has a really pretty aqua blue/green color she uses quite frequently. My brows are black, as well as my eye lashes, so I generally use black liner. I have tried a dark blue or purple, but my favorite is black.

What about you? What are your favorite colors?

Do you regularly check your car for problems? We all go to the doctor for check ups, right? Your car works hard, just like your body! And just like a human body, a car will not run properly if it doesn’t receive proper “check ups” and maintenance. With the summer heat, air conditioning can freeze, and engines can stall. If you live in a city where traffic is a night mare to drive in, then you know how hard it is on an engine to sit idle in the hot afternoon sun. A tune-up and oil change can revive your car, just like taking vitamins.

If you do not already have a regular mechanic, shop around for the best prices. High prices cause many people to neglect their car. Don’t let this happen! Put your car maintenance in your yearly budget, and do not be tempted to over look it. $20.00 for an oil change is much cheaper than  the $100.00’s you will spend on re-building your engine.

Our bodies need plenty of water, and so does your car. One key to keeping your from over heating is making sure it doesn’t run low on water. Repair leaks as soon as you notice them! Don’t think it is not important. Spare yourself a blown engine!

I always give my car a thorough going over when I renew my car tags and car registration plates. This is a a easy way to remember all your updates!

Another easy way to remember is to have the sticker placed on your car door, or window, as to when the last oil change occurred. Most places automatically put the sticker, but be sure and ask if you don’t know. They will write the date the oil was changed. If they don’t, or won’t, do this, keep a little notebook in the glove box. Write down all the dates the oil was changed, and all the other check ups your car goes through! This helps keeps you organized tremendously. You are less likely to forget your car when you write it down and keep track of it all.

Hope this post was helpful and informative for you. If you liked it, please leave me a comment.

I love to experiment with new beauty treatments. I also love to try homemade spa treatments. Sometimes they are less expensive than the store kind, but most of the time they work just as good, if not better, than the bought ones! Summer time fruits are full of vitamin’s and enzymes, and you want to know a little secret? Those expensive brands at the store use the same products  and make us pay double the price! So here are two of my favorite homemade beauty treatments!

Before shaving or waxing my legs (if you haven’t had permanent laser hair removal) take a fresh pineapple, crush in a blender or food processor, and add a little sugar to it. Massage this into your skin and rinse well. This is an excellent way to exfoliate your skin. This is a natural way to remove dead skins cells and leaves your legs feeling super soft and extra smooth. This, in turn, will help your shave have better results. By removing the layer of dead skin, you are able to shave closer to the hair shaft!

My second favorite tip is just as easy. It’s another Hawaiian trick you will love! Peel a papaya, remove the seeds, and chop into small pieces. Place in a blender and process until smooth. Apply to your face. Relax for approximately 15 minutes, or take your shower while you wait. After 15 minutes, rinse your face thoroughly with warm water. What does this do for your face? It helps reduce wrinkles! Really, it does! Papaya contains a enzyme called papain that is not only excellent for your stomach, it does a great job removing dead skin cells. With repeated application, wrinkles will become less and less noticeable!

Do you ave a favorite homemade treatment? Please let me know about, and I’ll publish it right here on my blog!

Do you ever think about you car plates and the numbers and/or letters on them? Generally, when I license my car and buy new tags, I go to the office, pay the fees, and get my tags. I hardly ever pay attention to what the tags say!

But, I have noticed when I see a car with unusual tags! I have seen tags that say “Baby” “Way2Go” and “Cutie-Ride.” I’ve seen them say names, favorite teams, cute sayings, and nick names. And I always think about how awesome they are! AND, I ALWAYS say, “One of these days, I’m going to get my own set of personal number plates on my own cars!”

Have you ever registered for something and needed your tag number? I have, and I always have to go outside and look at the license tag. I am never able to memorize the number because it isn’t often I have to know the number. But if I have a specialized tag, then it would automatically come to me. The lady would say, “I need your tag number,” and I would say, “Oh! Okay! My number is 1234me.”

You can personalize your tags to say what ever you want them to say. Do your friends and family have a special nick name for you? What is your favorite cartoon, or hero, or football team? Do have a favorite singer, or song, a favorite saying or phrase? Put it on you tags!

You can also buy specialized bumper stickers. When my daughter’s fiance was in Iraq, she had a bumper sticker that said, “1/2 of my heart is in Iraq.” Now, she is looking for one that says, “Wife of an Air Force Hero” because she will soon be married. She might even buy a plate for her car that says, “Air Force Wife” or something similar. Many places offer personal bumper stickers and tags.

Do you use those covers for your front window that blocks the sun and helps keep your car cooler in the summer heat? You can personalize them. You can make it yourself! Buy some letter stickers you use for the mailbox. Then simply spell out the phrase you like. How about, “I love______” or maybe, “My heart belongs to _____.”

Go ahead! Make a statement!

Are you ready to go to Ireland? If not, maybe this blog post will just ignite that flame inside . PLEASE! Take me with you if you go!!! And I guess my family would enjoy it as much as me, so…What are you waiting for?

Let’s go over the South and North Coast today!

In the South of Ireland, You will find Cork. West Cork has the reputations of quickly becoming the Ireland’s top gourmet spot. If you love food, as most people do, you are going to fall in love with Cork! Absolutely the best food you will ever find is right here in this region of Ireland! If you flying in to the airport here, car hire Cork Airport will take you wherever you need to go. Hop off the plane and straight into all the action Ireland offers!

Are you looking for an excellent spa experience? Kerry will satisfy even the most picky spa goers! You will be spoiled, relaxed, and ready to face the rest of your vacation after all your pampering! You will also find plenty of outdoor activities, shopping galore, and luscious food to sample.

Are you planning a visit to Northern Ireland? You will not be disappointed! You will want to enjoy all the wonders of outdoor adventure here in Northern Ireland. There’s plenty of water sports, walking trails, bicycle adventures, hiking areas, rock climbing, and plenty of boating areas. I’m tired just thinking of all the fun that awaits!

Ireland is a place full of history, culture, and excitement. If you visit, please let me know what you did and where you visited! I would love to know all about your vacation!

Thanks to Fred Moslen for the guest post.

Summer is finally here and I have some definite plans. Camping is at the top of the list. I also plan to attend the little league baseball games because I have three grandchildren that participate. And last but not least watch my favorite directv channels like the Outdoor Channel.

We have several really good camping areas on our area lake. I love to fish and the fishing is good in nearly all of these places. We have an abundance of Crappie and Bass along with some fair size catfish that will give you a run for your money. Roughing it, so to speak, in a tent is the only way to go and I can not wait to fire up a Bar-B-Que grill. There is absolutely nothing like a meal cooked outdoors after a hard day of fishing.

Of course, the camping will have to be scheduled around the baseball games for a while yet, but that is just fine with me. I enjoy watching them and the kids make up with enthusiasm for what they lack in experience. All of the children really play hard and they are actually very determined. I love showing my support and I can not help but get excited, no matter which team is winning. Naturally, I always tell mine that they are the best.

Summer is my favorite time of the year and I fully intend to make the best of it.