Because I Love You

Raising kids is hard....that's all I gotta say about that

A Soft Heart In A Hard World

I have a soft heart, always have. I was picked on for years as a kid because I was soft, I cried at the mean words which only made me a target. I tried to fake tough, like I didn't care, but I did, deep in my heart I cared so much. I grew up, moved on, tried to not be so soft hearted. I grew a weak shell around my soft heart, it helps but it has cracks. I can't stand injustice, unfairness, mean people or cruel words. Don't get me wrong I will stand up against the unfairness and meanness with a fierceness of a lion, then when I am alone I will cry. Having a soft heart makes you tough, never be ashamed of who you are....I'm not. Someday when I'm gone I hope the people who knew me look back and say "she was a kind of person who really cared and she showed me how to be a better person".

I took this photo of my roses and added one of my favorite quotes.

Feel free to share :)

Beautiful World ~ Picture of the Day

Small Town Fair ~ Minden, Nebraska

It's July and it's summer so that means the beginning of fair season. Funny how certain things take you right back to your childhood. The fair is one of those things. The smell of cotton candy and cattle. The sounds of the midway and the bright colors of the carnival rides. If you have never been to a fair your have not lived. It's a summer tradition not to be missed!

Beautiful World ~ Picture Of The Day

I'm  going to try and post one of my photographs everyday (ok maybe once a week lol)

So here is today's picture.
ENJOY!

I took this picture in Kearney, Nebraska at Cottonmill Park

I love how a weed can look so pretty.

Words for Teenagers

This was written in 1959 and the advice is timeless.

As a mom of a 16 year old & 11 year old I need to stress this message everyday. I admit it is not always easy. Sometimes it is easier to just do it myself and try to not fight with him. I kind of blame myself because when he was little I was the entertainment committee and made sure he was always entertained. Now that he is 16 he expects me to do everything for him and resents having to do things himself. It's hard to reverse what I put in play years ago but  it must be done no matter how tough.

I hope this article prompts others to make kids do for themselves.

Avon Lady!!

I have ventured into the world of direct sales. I chose Avon because when I was a kid my Aunt (who sold Avon) wrapped up a bunch of Avon products and put it in a big box and gave it to me for Christmas. I was about 10 or 11 and I was thrilled beyond belief! I still remember that today and I think it was one of the best gifts I ever got. 

So I picked Avon, paid my $15 to get my starter kit and started a Facebook page: Avon Retro Beauty

Ok I feel a little dumb admitting this but before I discovered Avon again and became a rep I still thought Avon only sold make-up and skin care. Well I'm feeling a lot smarter now that I know Avon sells Fashion, Jewelry, CUTE Kids Stuff, Candles and housewares!! I was also amazed at the awesome sales (up to 75% off)! I love discovering a bargain...ok I have a very hard time resisting one LOL!

Here are a few of the great things on sale this weekend

Sale $9.99
THIS IS AN AWESOME DEAL NORMALLY SELLS FOR $40.50!!

This is on Sale for $5.99

On Sale $9.99 for ALL 4 That makes them $2.50 Apiece 

This is just a taste of what Avon has. I was surprised how much variety there is.

Plus now you don't have to wait for the Avon Lady to come to you. You can go right to my store 

Avon Retro Beauty

Simply click on the link above, register and start shopping. Plus

That is cheap shipping and you can shop 24/7

As a registered customer you can view all the campaign catalogs right online

These are the current campaigns. So much easier way to shop and you still can contact me anytime with any questions.

As a customer you can try out the

 and much more!

Long Time No See

Oh my time flys when you are....busy. That I have been. I started selling Avon and have become absolutely obsessed with photography. It is my new love! Here are a few of my pictures I took recently.

This is an old church in Minden, Nebraska

Fisher Fountain Hastings, Nebraska

Stormy Sunset Minden, Nebraska

Another Beautiful Sunset Minden, Nebraska

And this is one of my very favorite, Fiery Sunset Minden, Nebraska. I am especially proud of this one because a Facebook group I am in , Nebraska Through The Lens, have asked me to put this in there coffee table book they are doing to raise money for the victims of the Pilger, Nebraska tornado. It will help the for the holidays. I am humbled they want it in there book because I am just a beginning photographer.

Hope you enjoyed looking at my pictures. Feel free to let me know what you think, I'd love to hear from you!!   

Home Remidy for a Wicked Sore Throat

I woke up this morning with a wicked sore throat. I hoped it would go away but no. I really hate to use over the counter meds unless I absolutely have to. So I whipped up this nasty looking concoction. It is a mixture of honey and cinnamon. I didn't measure, kinda like I cook lol! Stirred it up and have been snacking on little spoonfulls. Really seems to ease the sting. Honey and cinnamon both have anti bacterial properties. Hopefully tomorrow it will be better!

Posted via Blogaway

Awesome Products for Naturally Curly Hair

I haven't always had naturally curly hair. I had stick straight hair most of my life. I hated to try to style it because it would just go flat in a short time. After I had my daughter in 2007 I developed curls. Some people hate there curls but I love mine most of the time. This winter has been hard on my hair though. I developed dry frizzed ends which were back shortly after having them trimmed. I tried everything and have finally come up with a combo that seems to work great for now. Summer may change my routine but for the time being I will be using these awesome products.

As much as I love nice hair I'm not willing to spend a fortune to have it. So when I found Suave Professionals Almond + Shea  Butter Shampoo and Conditioner I was thrilled because a large bottle is less than $3 at Walmart. Another thing I like about them is they are 100% Natural. I have been trying to get away from chemicals any chance I get. Since my hair runs on the dry side I got the moisturizing kind and wow it sure makes my hair soft. Plus it smells GREAT!

After I wash and condition my hair I gently towel dry it and comb it with a wide tooth comb then I take a small quarter size dollop of Curls Unleashed Set it Off Curl Boosting Jelly. I rub it through my hair concentrating more on the lower half of my hair. Then I gently scrunch it every so often as it air drys. I supposed you could use a diffuser to dry it if you are in a hurry but I have not tried it it. I found this product at Walmart in the section for African American hair care, it is a huge jar for about $8. I love it! It is a jelly like constancy and it is not sticky or oily and it smells very nice. It is just right. It leaves your hair very soft, not crunch or crispy.

If you have hair like mine let me know if you try these how they work for you!

Let's Roll!!

Suzanne

Awwww Chwwwww Natural Hope for Allergy Misery

Oh my goodness this is my life lately: sneeze, sneeze, sniff, sniff and the itching UHG!! It is making me crazy! I have had hayfever all my life but this year has been awful. I try the over the counter meds to help but even the non-drowsy make me sleepy and foggy. So I went on Pinterest to see if anyone has any natural remedies to help the sneezing, because the sneezing is about to drive me up the wall. Here are a few things I found and am going to try:

This web site Natural Healthy Concepts sells a lot of natural products and also has an article about detoxing for allergy relief. Interesting info.

Young Living Essential Oils carry natural products. I'm not sure if these oils are mixed into water or what but I'm thinking of giving this a try.

I love Women's Day and this article gives 10 natural allergy remedies. I really like honey and probiotic, these are probably the ones I will try first.

I need to start to try some of these ideas ASAP. I will keep you all updated on what works and what doesn't. If any of you have any ideas that work for you please let me know!

Let's Roll!!

Suzanne