Ok I thought it would be kind of cool if at the end of each season ever year I would write a short blog post about them. So I'm starting with Summer 2014.
KAREN'S SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
-Summer Fest at Soundview Park
-SummerSlam PPV
-Various outings at Soundview Park
*My own pics from the Nature area from Summer Fest at Soundview Park
Meal of Summer 2014: Tuna Casserole
Music of Summer 2014: "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore
Artists of Summer 2014: Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith
Movies of Summer 2014: Guardians Of The Galaxy and Maleficent
Tours of Summer 2014:: The Monster Tour, Momentum Tour and On The Run
Everyone loves a good BBQ right? Well maybe not if you encounter tummy troubles afterwards. If this is something that happens to you, a fast solution is needed. That's where Nature Health D-Gas Natural Anti-Gas, Digestive Aid and Gas Relief can help. D-Gas provides natural gas relief and helps prevents and relive bloating. So next time a BBQ comes around you might want to reach for D-Gas. For more info check here:http://d-gas.com
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With Summer ending soon people start preparing for the Fall and Winter seasons. If you're like me colder temps equal dryer skin. What if you can keep that healthy Summer glow? Recently I received a product to try that does just that. It's called Exuviance Illumination Duo. It's a beauty boost for your skin. It combines Vitamin C and anti aging booster. It's also a evening restorative complex. The Vitamin C and anti-aging booster helps strengthen skin, improves firmness, smooth wrinkles, skin protection,and pigmentation evening. The evening restorative complex decreases lines and wrinkles. All you have to do is each night use Exuviance Illumination Duo and wake up to refreshed skin. For more info on this product check out: http://www.neostrata.com/product/exuviance+illumination+duo.do
At the beginning of this month I told you I was given an opportunity to review Makeup by One Direction( referring to my post here :http://chocolatemamibx83.blogspot.com/2014/08/makeup-by-one-direction-review.html). Well makeup loving Directioners it's finally here at Macy's. To refresh your memory here's my Up All Night Tin:
Makeup by One Direction is avaiable in 3 tins: Take Me Home- for the girl next door, Midnight Memories- for the rocker girl, and finally Up All Night- for the fun girl. For more info check out: https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection
So how can this get even better? How about a chance to win a signed autographed look collection tin? Just enter below for your chance to win. (This contest if for U.S and Canada only):
Got another product recently Branch Chain Amino Acids Capsules. These capsules are used to support muscle growth and can be used in place of protein powders. For more info check out: http://www.poliquingroup.com/
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Let's get cooking. I received an Cook'n Recipe Organizer awhile ago to try out. I really liked it and hope you will too. So you're probably asking why should you get this, well I'll give you 10 reasons.
1- You use Cook'n to organize all of your recipes
2- It has a visual menu planner
3- You can analyze the nutritional info for your recipes
4- It has a shopping list generator
5- Organize Pintrest recipes
6- Scan or take a picture of recipes
7- Print your recipes in full color
8- Share recipes on various social websites
9- Capture recipes from blogs with the snap it feature
10- The ability to sync with Cook'n cloud
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In the past few years people have been trying to live healthier, such as eating organic or using natural products. Recently I was able to try a natural product: Australian Tea Tree Oil. The oil came with a recipe book where it shows how you can make your own household cleaners with the oil that safe for your family. Not only can you use the oil to clean your house but you can use it the clean you body. This oil has so many uses. The smell is so amazing, imagine coming home it that wonderful smell after a long day at work. I never tried Tea tree oil before and didn't know what to except. I have really dry skin and usually have to re apply lotions often. With this oil my skin stays moisturized throughout the day. I would definitely use this oil again.Pick up a bottle for yourself to try it out : http://www.amazon.com/pharmaceutical-naturally-infections-dandruff-ringworm/dp/b00gf1nzly/ie=utf8?m=atvpdkikx0der&keywords=tea+tree+oil
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While this wasn't my favorite SummerSlam in recent memory it was interesting to say the least. Here are the results:
John Cena (c) vs Brock Lesnar- KG: Lesnar, SOFG: Lesnar (For the WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
Results: Brock Lesnar is the New WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Match rating: 7. Star of the match: Brock
Bray Wyatt vs Chris Jericho- KG: Jericho, SOFG: Wyatt
Results: Bray Wyatt. Match rating: 8. Star of the match: Jericho
Brie Bella vs Stephanie McMahon- KG: Bella, SOFG: McMahon
Results: Stephanie McMahon Match rating: 8. Stars of the match: Stephanie and Nikki Bella's heel turn
Jack Swagger vs Rusev- KG: Rusev, SOFG: Swagger (Flag Match)
Results: Rusev. Match rating: 7. Star of the match: Swagger
A.J. Lee (c) vs Paige- KG: A.J, SOFG: Paige (For the Divas Championship)
Results: Paige is the New Divas Champion. Match rating: 7. Stars of the match: A.J. & Paige
Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns- KG: Reigns, SOFG: Orton
Results: Roman Reigns. Match rating: 7. Star of the match: Randy
The Miz (C) vs Dolph Ziggler- KG: Ziggler, SOFG: Ziggler ( For the Intercontinental Championship)
Results: Dolph Ziggler is the New Intercontinental Champion. Match rating: 7. Star of the match: Ziggler
Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins- KG: Ambrose, SOFG: Rollins (LumberJack Macth)
Results: Seth Rollins. Match rating: 9. Star of the match: Dean
So I guessed 4 out of the 8 matches right. I have to say with the exception of a few boring moments this was a pretty good ppv. My only real gripe is that it didn't feel like a SummerSlam ppv but rather one of the regular ppvs. Hopefully with SummerSlam coming to NY/NJ we will have a better show and livelier crowd.
Time for another book review. This time it's Green Smoothies: 50 Amazing Recipes for a Healthy Diet by Johnathan Vine. Recently there has been a big trend with smoothies. With all of the recipes out there it can really be overwhelming to people who are just starting out. Thankfully there's a solution to cut stress out of searching for the perfect green smoothie recipes. In this book you'll find quick and easy recipes that just about anyone can make. In fact the first recipe has only two ingredients: apples and kale. In addition to these easy recipes are tips to help you on your weight loss and smoothie journey. So download this book and join the smoothie lovers of the world. Check it out here: http://www.amazon.com/green-smoothies-cookbooks-vegetarian-collection-ebook/dp/b00m121t96
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Hey book lovers. I would like to review books more often so keep an eye out for them. This month I'm reviewing a book I received from the author Rachelle Ayala, it's called "Knowing Vera". This romance suspense is about a woman named Vera who had never fallen in love. While she starts developing feelings for her close friend/ part time lover Zach things become complicated. Vera learns that Zach's mother is the woman her father supposedly murdered. Family secrets are threaten to destroy what Vera and Zach are starting rebuild with each other. What to know what happens next? Well you going to have to download the book yourself to find the answers. Find it on Amazon (Kindle), Smashwords, Barnes & Noble ( Nook), and PDF. For more info visit: http://rachelleayala.me/books/booksknowing-vera/
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No Summer would be complete without WWE SummerSlam. So just like I did for Wrestlemania and other PPV's I will tell you who I want to win (labeled "KG" for Karen's guess) and based on storylines/other factors (labeled "SOFG") who will probably win. I will post the SummerSlam results next week. Let's get started:
John Cena (c) vs Brock Lesnar- KG: Lesnar, SOFG: Lesnar (For the WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
Bray Wyatt vs Chris Jericho- KG: Jericho, SOFG: Wyatt
Brie Bella vs Stephanie McMahon- KG: Bella, SOFG: McMahon
Jack Swagger vs Rusev- KG: Rusev, SOFG: Swagger (Flag Match)
A.J. Lee (c) vs Paige- KG: A.J, SOFG: Paige (For the Divas Championship)
Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns- KG: Reigns, SOFG: Orton
The Miz (C) vs Dolph Ziggler- KG: Ziggler, SOFG: Ziggler ( For the Intercontinental Championship)
Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins- KG: Ambrose, SOFG: Rollins (LumberJack Macth)
Be sure to catch WWE SummerSlam 2014 on the WWE Network and wherever else it can be found on Sunday August 17 at 8pm et.
* The above image is the sole property of WWE Entertainment
Time again for another beauty product review. This time I was able to try out Age Defense Eye Cream by Body Merry. Due to a poor sleeping pattern sometimes I get dark circles, so I was curious to see if this cream would work. While it didn't completely remove my dark circles it did lighten them to the point where you can only slightly see them. Age defense Eye Cream is a cream that is suppose to help the aging skin around eyes. While I don't have wrinkles yet I can say that although this cream feel very light you can also feel your skin tighten which I think is great. You can find more info and purchase Age Defense Eye Cream at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LU1V3JK/ref=shptrk_scth
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End of Summer means fun and end of Summer BBQ's. BBQ's are great but sometimes not so great if you get heartburn often. If you suffer from heartburn then you probably need quick relief. I was recently able to try Pepcid Complete.I tried Pepcid after dinner on Friday, which is when I frequently get heartburn. I took it immediately after dinner on night and it really worked well. I was able to sleep comfortably straight through the night without the heartburn coming back. So if you suffer from heartburn maybe you can try Pepcid and see if it may just give you the relief you're looking for. Checkout Pepcid Complete here: http://h5.sml360.com/-/8o9 (just enter link into the web address box, it works) and if you're looking for more of a reason to try it out then take advantage of this $2.00 off coupon here: http://h5.sml360.com/-/vx2
Summer is the season for less clothing and if you've been working out in the colder months a chance to show off your progress. Sometimes people choose to start trying to loss weight in the Summer instead. I'm in the latter group. I personally feel people lose more weight in the Summer because sometimes it's too hot to get heavy fatty foods. There are so many products out there around this season that claim to help you in your quest for a slimmer body. I usually don't believe it. That was until I was given a chance to try one at no cost to me. I figured why not, if it doesn't really work then who cares. Surprisingly this product is actually working. It's called Pure Raspberry Ketones + Natural Fat Burners. Pure Raspberry Ketones is a fat burner and appetite suppressant. As soon as I saw the words appetite suppressant I laughed as said there's no way these capsules are going to suppress my appetite. I tried the capsules for a week so far and I'm really amazed. I didn't hungry until late afternoon. Usually I'm searching for snacks around 1pm but I wasn't even looking for my bag of ranch sunflower seeds. I hopped on the scale to see if the fat burning claim worked as well. I'm four pounds lighter after a week of the Pure Raspberry Ketones. I'm officially sold on the true claims of Pure Raspberry Ketones and will continue to take them. For those who are skeptical of different unnatural stuff being added to these capsules, rest easy. Pure Raspberry Ketones is extracted from natural sources, no laboratory put together diet pill. It's FDA approved so that's a huge plus. One more thing it has a wonderful raspberry smell not that weird smell most diet pills have. Don't take my word for it, give a try your self-Pure Raspberry Ketones | Natural Fat Burners http://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Ketones-Suppressants-Supplements-Capsules/dp/B00DXNXG2U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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It's almost that time again. Back to school time will be here soon and it's a time to start thinking about first days. As a teen I always loved trying to put together a perfect first day of school look. I loved lip sticks and glosses and trying different colors. While time has changed a little from when I was a teen in the late 90s, a teenage girl's love of makeup hasn't as well as their love of boy bands. One of the biggest boy bands right now is One Direction. People, especially teenage girls love them. Well what better way to combine a girl's love of makeup and her favorite band than Makeup by One Direction. I was recently able to try Makeup by One Direction: Up All Night. Makeup by One Direction: The Look Collection is inspired by the band's three chart topping albums : Take Me Home, Up All Night, and Midnight Memories. All three looks each come in a limited edition collectible keepsake tin with everything you need to show off your personality through makeup.
Take Me Home is for the girl next door look and it includes:
- "Kiss You" liquilights glow gloss
- 4+1 eye shadow palette in: "Back For You", "Change My Mind", "C'mon C'mon"," Little Things", and "Take Me Home"
- "Last First Kiss" lipstick
- "Little Black Dress" mascara
- "Live While You're Young" nail varnish
- "I Wish" eye and body crayon
- 5 piece stencil decorator set
Midnight Memories is for the rocker looks and it includes:
- "Through The Dark" liquilights glow gloss
- 4+1 eye shadow palette in: "Little White Lies", "Don't Forget Where You Belong", "Half A Heart", "Strong" and " Midnight Memories"
- "Best Song Ever" lipstick
- "Little Black Dress" mascara
- "Right Now" nail varnish
- "Better Than Words" eye and body crayon
- 5 piece stencil decorator set
And finally the one I received, Up All Night for the fun girl and it includes:
- "Taken" liquilights glow gloss
- 4+1 eye shadow palette in: "More Than This", "Gotta Be You", "Save You Tonight", "Another World", "Up All Night"
- "I Should Have Kissed You" lipstick
- "Little Black Dress" mascara
- "Na Na Na' nail varnish
- "Stand Up" eye and body crayon
- 5 piece stencil decorator set
Here's my Up All Night Tin:
The collection will be distruibuted worldwide starting with the US: US RELEASE DATES: Macy's - August 11th Stage Stores – August 25th Dillards – August 25th Beauty Brands – August 25th Lord and Taylor - August 25th
*International release dates TBD. We'll keep you posted!
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