The Body Shop Vitamin C Face Spritz

I came across this product a few months ago and fell in love with the idea of an instant pick me up spray. I've heard it was refreshing and gave energy while it gives the face a healthy complexion. I read some positive reviews on Amazon and on the Body Shop's website so i was overly excited to try it out. 

When i first tried it,  i noticed it had a really nice smell. It smelled fresh and clean which is one thing i instantly loved about it. I've been using it once a day for about 2 months and i do not feel "energized" and i have not noticed any change in my skin's completion. I had high hopes that this would bring a healthier look to it but so far it hasn't done anything. It does have little sparkles in it which i guess gives off a healthy shine but i didn't feel as if i needed that. Maybe it is just me and maybe it works for other people but considering the price (15-20 dollars depending on where you get it) I would not consider buying it again. It was good for a light spray when it's hot out or when i was done at the gym but I feel as if splashing yourself with water or washing your face does the same thing.

Halloween Party Games

I'm planning on going to a friend's Halloween party so I've been helping her plan it. Here are some really cool ideas that are not to miss if you're planning one of your own.

Games/Activities 

Have a Pinata

Movie Drinking Game

If you are of legal drinking age then this will be a fun game. Just pick a scary/Halloween themed movie and take a drink every time something a person dies or whatever you and your friends decide to drink on. 

Pumpkin Carving 

Candy Corn Relay

Grab a spoon. Place a candy corn on it. Hold the spoon with the candy corn in your mouth and race. The goal is to carry the spoon and candy corn in your mouth and drop it off into a bowl in which friends must compete and race to see who drops theirs in the bowl first. 

Pin the Tail on the Donkey 

I did this last year for a Halloween Party i hosted. I put some fake blood on the picture and drew on it a little to make it a zombie donkey. It was a lot of fun. 

Hurricane Checklist

Living in the northeast we don't usually have to deal with hurricanes. We normally have things like snowstorms to worry about so this is something that is new to us. With Hurricane Sandy just about on us i thought i would write some about some helpful tips/advice to those who may be affected or just want to read to gain some insight on. I'm sure that this checklist can apply to other disasters as well.


1. Secure all outdoor furniture, pots, etc because given a high enough windgust it can easily become a projectile and hurt someone or damage your house.
2. Make sure you have all the needed food and water supplies for i would say 3 days or more
3. Have first aid/emergency kit ready
4. Have all the necessary paperwork and identification ready if needed to leave
5. Make sure phone is charged and backup phone battery (if available). I'm planning on leaving my phone on airplane for the most of the day but turning off airplane for 15 minutes a couple times a day so i can check for texts and such.
6. Keep paper and pen on you or have it in a bag you plan on using
7. Make an escape bag and have it ready. (Fill it with items you would want to have on you if you needed to leave the house in a hurry. It will save time.)
8. Keep some cash on you since it's possible that the banks and atm's could be closed or down.
9. Trim and take care of branches and such that could be in the way of power lines ahead of time
10. Fill the car up with gas because the gas stations may not have electricity which is required to pump the gas.
11. Have gas for the generator in order to give electricity off. If you don't have one then consider getting one (Some run from 600-6,000). It's a back up just in case you don't have power for days. Some areas have common outages for weeks so it really depends on your situation whether or not you want to invest in one.

DIY Easy Halloween Costumes

With Halloween and parties just around the corner it's a good idea to get a costume if you haven't already. If you aren't the type to buy, waited till the last minute, or just want to save money. Here are some DIY ideas

Witch

You will need
1. Black Dress
2. Striped Socks (optional)
3. Boots/flats
4. Witch Hat
5. Broom

Cat/Leopard 

You will need 

1. Black leggings and top 

2. Cat ears 

3. Tail

4. Makeup (to make whiskers and dot on nose) 

Celeb

You will need

1. Printer 

2. Scissors

3. Clothes

4. Tape

Just print out the picture of your celebrity, cut out holes where your eyes would be and tape the picture to your face. 

      Self Absorbed

You will need:

1. Sponges

2. Pins

Pin the sponges onto your outfit to become self absorbed

Waldo

You will need:

1. Striped red and white top

2. Jeans

3. Thick glasses

4. Cane (optional) 

5. Beanie 

My Fall Dress Wishlist

Modcloth Un-Telle We Meet Again Dress $69.99

Forever 21 Abstract Pattern Lace Dress $22.80 

Modcloth Elegance with a sparkle Dress $99.99

Forever 21 Bejeweled High Neck Dress $24.80

When i'm not enjoying long sleeved tees, jeans, and sweater dresses i dream of wearing these four dresses. They are all simply lovely. They are perfect for fall and different kinds of events. I wish i had more events to wear dresses like these to but that's alright for now, for i will dream. 

Plants Vs. Zombies Halloween Treat

Thanks to the ADA (American Dental Association) partnering up with Popcap to have their "Stop Zombie Mouth" campaign children can have a different kind of spooky treat this Halloween. They're giving out free Plants Vs Zombies game downloads in the form of downloadable coupons. They're retrievable from Oct 30th-November 10th. It's a $19.95 value and a different alternative to candy for a Halloween treat.

You can either use the code to get it or print them out and hand them to trick or treaters or to any children in your life. It's a cute fun idea that is super cool! 

Here's the link: http://static-www.ec.popcap.com/misc/zombiemouth/downloads/stop_zombie_mouth_coupons.pdf

Wisdom Teeth Survival kit

I've recently gotten my 4 wisdom teeth removed and ouch, it was quite a process. The surgery in itself didn't bother me due to being put under for it but the road to recovery was a fight. If you or if you have someone in your life who is going to be going to get theirs done, here is some helpful items that will hopefully help them along

1. Pain pills (of course unless directed by prescription) if not then some ibuprofen goes a long way! 

2. Gauze Pads (usually just for the first day): I experienced a huge need for fresh gauze pads for the first couple hours after surgery. So unless the surgeon or nurse supplies some i would suggest buying a few. 

3. Ice packs- It will help bring down swelling. Having all wisdom teeth pulled made it annoying to hold the packs on both sides at the same time. It wasn't fun but the ice packs helped. 

4. Water bottles- Keeping hydrated is key. I didn't like cold water but water that was room temperature was perfect. 

5. Pudding- I bought packs of pudding. My local grocery had a sale on packets of pudding so i stocked up and they sure came in handy! In fact, i stocked up on other soft foods like farina and jello. Don't make the mistake of eating oatmeal. I did that on the 3rd morning and it was annoying trying to get the small grains of oat out. 

6. Wisp disposable toothbrushes- Due to not being able to open my mouth wide enough and being told to be very careful with brushing these came in handy. The bristles were soft and it had a thin long handle which made it easy to reach my back teeth. They were gentle enough to use and great because i felt gross not being able to brush my teeth (with the exception of salt water rinse). 

7. Medicated Lip Balm- This was the biggest item that helped me. Due to the clamps that were used to keep my mouth open for that 2 hr procedure, my lips got really dry and cracked. It was really bad, in fact, it almost hurt more than the surgery. I had big cuts in the corners of my mouth and it stung when i opened my mouth or smiled. To help, a close friend of mine bought me a medicated lip balm which i applied various times throughout the day.

I wish all who have gotten it done or getting theirs taken out to have a safe and quick recovery!