TREsemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

This post brought to you by TRESemmé. All opinions are 100% mine.


About TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo:  Is a complete line of dry shampoos that revive beautiful style between washes for your hair type. Uniquely formulated to absorb excess oil and remove odor, the full line of dry shampoos rejuvenates hair without a drop of water. And with a renewing burst of citrus extracts infused into every product , it leaves hair with a clean, fresh scent.
I gave this dry shampoo a try, and the first thing i observed was the fresh scent. My hair tangles very easily and this shampoo has been of great help. It leaves no residue on my hair like other products. Please don't forget that how it worked for me might differ from yours due to hair type.

The Full Line Includes:
Strengthening Dry Shampoo: The formular, with b12 vitamins and keratin, helps strengthen hair and leaves  it full of healthy body.

Volumizing Dry Shampoo: The formular, with mineral clay and citrus, removes oil while injecting hair with salon-gorgeous volume.

Smoothing Dry Shampoo: The formular, with vitamin H & Silk proteins, refreshes your straight style by removing excess oil, impurities and odor to ensure your smooth look last.

Moisturizing Waterless Foam Shampoo: The formular, with Witch Hazel, Citrus, and Aloe Vera, refreshes your hair by removing excess oil, impurities and odor while moisturizing hair.

how to use
Do shake vigorously before use and in between spray bursts for best result.
Do lift sections of dry hair and spray lightly at roots.
Do spray in short bursts, holding 8-12 inches from head.
Don't spray it like hair spray ( all over and continuously.
Do leave in for 1-2 minutes.
Do use finger tips or a brush to distribute product evenly.
If clogging occurs, remove nozzle and rinse the nozzle with warm water, then reattach.

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Who Is In Charge? You Or Your Kids??

Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old gay male from Buffalo, made an “It Gets Better” YouTube video earlier this summer to urge outcasts and the bullied to keep going and brush off the mean kids.
“Jamey Rodemeyer, 14 yrs old, took his life because of bullying. May your soul R.I.P Rodemeyer.

The death of  Rodemeyer generated so many hot arguments or should i say conflicts between parents. And below are  some few comments made by parents about Rodemeyer's case.

* Gay at 14yrs old? 

*  These kids ( bullies) have no parental discipline at home. And the parents refuse to believe that their precious child would ever do anything like that until it's too late and the bullied either kill themselves or kill their tormentors.

*  When are parents going to stop letting kids run the household and start taking charge?

* Jamey Rodemeyer chose a permanent solution to a short term problem, it was his choice to respond to idiots by ending his own life.

*When a bully child bullies, arrest the bully kids parents for contributing to the delinquency of a child.

* Gay or not, you should have enough confidence in who you are as a person to stand up for yourself.

* What does this country expect? If you spank your child in public someone calls the cops. Teachers can't discipline the kids because of new laws.

* We can't just blame the parents here for the way their children treat others. This is a problem of society. The victim of this suicide was a gay teenager, a popular target for bullies. Gay teens are 4 times more likely to commit suicide than other teenagers. 

My Thoughts:
What you read above is just few things parents stated in a forum about the death of Rodemeyer. So do you think they are right on some of the statements mentioned above? What was your reaction when you heard the news?
Last month a friend was telling me that his son was facing same problems in his new school, bullies don't want to let him be. To the extent the boy told his mother he wants to stop going to school. The mother realized that it has gone so far, so she stepped into the case. Can you believe what they school authorities told her when she reported the case to them? They told her that her son is lying, saying "bullying don't exist and will never exist in their  school. The boy (victim) came open and told the school authorities that they older boys bully him daily in school. So the mother of the head of bullies was invited to the school for a short meeting, and she was allowed to make a speech in front of everyone involved, and she said " IF MY SON BEATS YOU UP; BEAT HIM UP TOO AND STOP MAKING CASE OVER NOTHING". I was not expecting to hear anything like that when my friend was narrating the story to me. But the sad news was that, the victims mother later changed her son's school after so much stress of finding a new school. Now she got her peace of mind back. If you find yourself in same situation, would you handle it same way the victims mother did?

Traveling With Kids - There Is No Fun Like It!

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

 Many people begin to limit their travel once they start having kids. Many think about the stress the kids will encounter, more especially on long trips. Apart from that, many put into consideration what if the child gets sick in the middle of the trip?. Sometimes people think traveling with kids would affect the main reason of the trip, which is relaxation. However traveling with kids can be interesting and there is no fun like it.  It makes the kids more flexible and  good communicators. You have to be ready always to answer questions from them, because they  are eager to learn what is happening around them.  My children are so fortunate to be much more traveled than i was at their age. My first son went on his first plane trip at 10 months.. My second son also had that great opportunity to travel at a very early age.. We've traveled by plane, car, train and ferry. Most importantly my children have been exposed to different cultures, ate many traditional foods  prepared by people of different cultures  and also learned important travel etiquette... ( Don't be too loud in public; Don't kick the plane seat in front of you and so on). I always have this thoughts in my mind for my kids: " What travel experiences will change their lives in the future? What discoveries will they make? What adventures will they wish to have?
Everything that comes with traveling is stressful but it worths it. Is a great new experience which i will love you try if you haven't and you won't regret it. There are some benefits you get while traveling with kids other travelers don't.
You form so much positive connections in so many ways when you are on a trip with the kids. You meet a lot of people who open up to you about their life, children and things that inspires them. These are people you wouldn't have spoken with if you where all by yourself. Sometimes traveling with the kids brings you closer to respectable families. Many treat you gently mere seeing the kids you are with and so much more.
Start early, don't wait for the kids to grow much older before you start making trips with them. Help them discover the beautiful things in life.

Shaklee's Cinch Energy Tea Review And Giveaway....

Let me first introduce you to Shaklee products, here is what they got to say:
"As the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we've been making people healthier for over 50 years.  And we've made it part of our job to make the planet healthier along the way.
We were doing it back when green was just a color and biodegradable was barely a word.  In fact, as early as 1960, we made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever.  And we were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral™ certification and totally offset our CO₂ emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.
We do what we do because we think it's essential to do our small part as part of the movement to make people and the planet healthier.  In doing so, we believe each of our contributions put together will create the major change we wish to see in the world"

Cinch Energy Tea Review:

You can't find this kind of "green tea" in any grocery store or specialty shop anywhere! Only from Shaklee! (28 sticks per box)

The Challenge: Cutting back on calories can lead to feelings of low energy and fatigue. Low energy often leads to cravings for unhealthy, high-calorie snacks and drinks. So how can you boost
your energy without adding a bunch of extra calories?

The Solution..Cinch Tea Energy Mix :
Whenever you need a left, Cinch® Energy Tea Mix gives you a quick energy boost anytime you need it and can help you feel more alert, too. The Shaklee proprietary triple tea blend, T-Lift®, includes Matcha, a
premium green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, rooibos red tea from South Africa, as
well as white and green tea extracts. Cinch tea also delivers potent antioxidant compounds that
naturally occur in tea leaves. Whether you drink it hot or cold, it’s the natural way to boost energy
as you lose inches.
Benefits:
• T-Lift exclusive three-tea blend includes:
Matcha green tea powder—A premier green tea prepared to naturally
retain all of the nutrients found in tea leaves, including fiber, minerals,
and antioxidants.
White tea extract—Also known as baby green tea with a higher level of antioxidant
compounds compared to green tea.
Rooibos red tea extract—Unique to the Cedarburg region of South Africa and
with unique polyphenol antioxidant compounds.
• Safe, natural energy boost
• Includes taurine, widely studied for enhanced alertness, energy, and endurance
• Perfect alternative to sugary snacks and coffee for a quick energy lift
• Tastes great hot or cold
• Convenient single-serving sticks
• Available in two flavors: unsweetened and pomegranate.

The Shaklee Difference • Exclusive T-Lift® proprietary blend of Matcha green tea, white and red teas,
plus taurine
• Part of the clinically tested Cinch Inch Loss Plan†
• Natural energy alternative to coffee, sodas, and sweet snacks.

Who Will Benefit:
• 65% of adults in the  United States who are overweight
• Anyone who wants a low-calorie alternative to sugary snacks, sodas, or coffee for quick energy
• Anyone looking for a way to manage their weight and inches
• Anyone who wants to boost energy naturally
• Anyone who wants the antioxidant protection and benefits associated with green tea.

Just So You Know:
Contains naturally occurring caffeine. If you’re pregnant or nursing, consult a health
care professional. Not recommended for children.

Cinch Tea Loss Plan: 
Cinch® E nergy Tea Mix is just one part of the comprehensive Cinch Inch Loss Plan. To get the
full benefits, team this delicious beverage with the other remarkable products in the Cinch
Inch Loss Plan.
• Cinch® Shake Mix in rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, café latte, and strawberry flavors.
Packed with soy protein to keep you feeling full and Powered by Leucine™ to help you hold
on to muscle while you lose weight. Vanilla is also available in a nonsoy, whey protein
blend formula.

* GIVEAWAY*
Yes, 50 Winners Will Get One Serving Of The Cinch Tea (Pomegranate Flavor). Including the printed copy of the benefits.


*GIVEAWAY RULES*
You must comment separately on any entry you make. The more entries you make the more chances you get. If you don't do the mandatory entry first your other entries will be deleted. This giveaway is open to  USA residents. Please include your email addresses so that i can be able to contact you if you win this giveaway. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have to respond to my email before 72 hrs, or a new winner will be selected. This giveaway will end on 7th OCT 2011 by 11.59pm. *GOODLUCK TO YOU ALL*

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Shopping Online!

Whenever I'm writing a post about womens clothing and children clothing, i always feel happy because i love  seeing people look good. Online shopping is common this days, because many find it  convenient, time saving, helpful and fun. Do you like shopping online? Well as for me i started shopping on line over two years now. Although i have had ugly online shopping experiences, but that doesn't mean that there are no reliable/secured online shops where you can buy things with confidence. I want to introduce you  to BYRON BAY THREADS online clothing  store. It's well known for it's fast delivery system, personal service and international shipping. I have been with them almost half a year now. Byron Bay offer easy and secured online shopping for clothes. Their online clothing shop caters to women, men and children and provides a variety of well-known brands, some of which are also based in Byron Bay and others are Australia wide. Their online clothing shop is about sourcing great products at prices to match. The type of clothes they provide ranges from everyday to smart casual wear, office wear and even special occasion. Their collections are updated weekly giving you new and up to date fashion direct to your door. Hope you try them out and see what they got to offer.
Below is a short video of Byron Bay threads.

Straight Talk.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.


 I love the idea that i feel richer now with Straight Talk  because i cut my cell phone bill in a half.  You have to be crazy  to be on a contract this days when you can get everything you need without one.  Personally I'm  having a  great experience using Straight Talk. My husband and i have  been using Straight Talk for over 3 months now.  Straight Talk seems to be my best alternative right now because i get more and pay less. Due to the nature of my work,  i need to use the phone frequently. Some of the  things  i love about Straight Talk is that the offer amazing services, and its nationwide too with no extra charges. Straight Talk has an excellent coverage, you don't need to worry about network problems. Have you tried their customer care service?  I will count them in as one of the best customer services I've come across. Although many people might have different experiences with Straight Talk, but what i have experienced so far with Straight Talk is what I'm sharing with you.
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Things you shouldn't do in front of your kids.

Raising kids is not  easy and will never be. That is why you have to be careful on the type of things you say or do in the presence of your kids. Because kids are like sponges, the sap out everything happening around them. You have to behave like a queen before you raise princes and princesses.
There are so many things you shouldn't do in front of your kids, but i will be listing few below that can help: 

1.  Don't fight: In many relationships and marriages, disagreement will always be there. Fighting your way out in front of the kids will give them negative impression that getting physical is the best way to solve an argument.

2. Don't Lie: Don't you ever lie in front of your kids in any situation you find yourself. Because when they see you lie, they automatically learn how to lie. That is when you start having bad relationship with your kids.

3. Don't Steal: I know is hard to believe that some parents steal. Yes some do for whatever reasons. Please stop stealing in front of kids, because if you continue, they believe that asking is not the best way to get what they want.

4. Parental Negative Influence:  Do not ask a child who he/she wants to see or not to see in his /her birthday party. A child can tell you who he/she wants to see but please never ask a child who he/she doesn't want to see. Many parents do this and i wonder why. If there are people you don't want to see kindly make the decision by yourself.

5. Don't Litter: Always make sure you dispose things in the appropriate places. Do not throw things out from the window of your car. Do not litter the street simply because you are far from the waste bin. If you continue in this way, you will have a hard time teaching them how to keep their environment clean.

6. Don't Speak Badly About Others:  Don't let your kids hear you speak badly about people no matter how hurt you are. You can do that in their absence if the need be.  Do not tell the kids not to greet your next door neighbour due to some slight differences. Don't tell them negative things about their dad,  simply because of some misunderstandings and the anger in you. If you do so, they will grow up hating you too.

7. Don't Expose Them To Adult Content: Don't expose the kids to adult activities. You have to be mindful when it comes to  the type of movies/ programs you watch in front of the kids.

8.  Keep to your words: Don't promise the child what you know that you can't afford or buy for him/her. You know sometimes the kids can get at you in a public,  and the only thing that pops out of your mind that very moment  is making a promise to buy the best chocolate or ice-cream so that they child can stop crying. The best way in this situation is to allow him/ her to cry or take him/her out of the environment , other than promising to buy something to end the situation. How long will you continue the buying? And how long will you continue the promise? In that way a child learns not to keep to his words in the future.

9.  Simple Courtesy Rules: When you walk into an environment/ any gathering, try as mush as possible to greet people around you. You can use the words " Hello/Hi" so that the kids will know that things like this do exists. Is embarrassing when your kids walk into a gathering and look at people  without saying a word.

10. Don't Be A Time Waster:  Don't let your kids see you doing nothing all the time. Always be productive with your time. Engage them in some crafty work or any  other activity you know they love doing. In this way they will eventually learn to appreciate the value of hard work.