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Customized Hair Care from Formulate

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*I was provided with product for review.  All opinions are my own.*

I’ve been natural this go around for over 7 years!  And during this time I’ve probably tried just about every product none to man.  Thankfully I’ve finally mastered what works good for me!  Can I get a curly girl AMEN!  Even my 16yo has mastered her holy grail list of products to maintain her curls.  Which leads us to the youngest, crazy curly girl in our household.  

Morgan has the thickest and curliest hair out of the three of us.  What makes it even crazier is that due to us all having different textures and lengths, none of the same products work the same on us.  Morgan’s biggest issues are maintaining moisture and frizz control.  Now that she’s getting older sometimes she wants to wear her hair out and all I’m envisioning is my baby walking around looking like she got into a fight with humidity and it won!

 

When Formulate contacted me about doing on a review on their customized  shampoo and conditioner I was a bit skeptical.  First I wanted to make sure that it could be used on all hair textures because I’m lucky enough to have a very diverse group of readers and 2nd I was concerned about the price. But we’ll get to that part at the end! [Read more…]

Add Watch Ya Mouth to Your Next Family Game Night

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Watch Ya’ Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and LL Cool J was only known for rapping. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! Booya!

From the company that made Watch Ya’ Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game. Watch Ya’ Mouth: 90’s Edition combines the game play you’ve come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90’s. Bangin’ phrases such as “Billy Ray’s Mullet” and “Gameboy” will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90’s phrases while teammates guess what they are saying
Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ but my 9 year old didn’t get some of the phrases or why we thought they were hilarious so I would def think that those in their early 20s and up would enjoy the humor a lot more! In order for my youngest daughter to play for a bit too we used the app so she’d be able to join in the fun as well and it worked like a charm!

What’s your favorite game to play for family game night? This one will def add a new big of side-splitting laughter for everyone involved. Watch Ya’ Mouth 90s Bundle – Save 30% off Watch Ya’ Mouth 90s Edition bundle pack by using the code “Flannel” HERE which also includes free shipping!

Still not convinced? Here’s a little video of just how much this game is for everyone! If you’ve played or plan to purchase it (link above) be sure to let me know and don’t forget to take lots of video LOL

 

5 Tips to Getting Back on Track After a Fitness Break

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A lot of people like to wait until the new year to get their ish together and work on health and fitness goals.  There’s no better time like the present so why not get your butt in gear and start now so that by this time next month you’ll be ahead of the game.
 
You know that saying about summer bodies are made in the winter…well they weren’t lying! You may be thinking its entirely too cold to even thinking about wearing a bikini or that cute dress next summer but before you know it you’ll look up and be like I spent all winter living like a sloth and now I’m paying for it.  We all know that eating right and exercising are what you are supposed to do, but sometimes you just get in a rut and then it’s “Oh I’ll get back on track tomorrow” or “I won’t eat that again”.  Well the time has come and it means no more excuses.  So if you’re like me, meaning human, then you can still get back on track!
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5 Ways to Cope with Depression During the Holidays

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When a lot of us think of December we think about all of the celebrations that happen during the month.  A few of these are Christmas, Hanukkah and Ramadan.   Many people equate these holidays with joy and a time of being with family and loved ones.  But for many this time of year can trigger sadness and increased depression.  There is an expectation for everyone to want to spread good cheer and give more than they receive.  There are a lot of factors that can cause these feelings of hopelessness and depression:

  • SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder can happen year round but typically affects those during the fall and winter months.  The shorter days and colder months tend to just zap all of your energy and can increase depression.  The “winter blues” are real and shouldn’t be dismissed or taken lightly.  A lot of times treatment can include light therapy, medication or counseling.  Since I work overnights I feel like I get about an hour of sunlight a day!  Light therapy has made a huge difference in my mood.
  • Finances – A lot of times you might get caught up trying to keep up with The Joneses and you want to make sure your kids or family have everything they want.  But the stress of not being able to provide if finances are tight can make you feel like you’re letting people down.
  • Stress – Trying to make sure you’ve got the perfect gifts, house is ready for family, dinner for 20 is taken care of…that’s a lot of crap to deal with!
  • People Pleaser – Putting yourself last and making sure everyone else’s needs are met can also wear you down.

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