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Product Review: Anastasia Hair Makeup – Temporary Hair Color Looks Awesome but Can Get Messy

As a frequent hair dye-er who is always looking for something new, when I first saw the concept of “Hair Makeup” (temporary hair color that goes on and off just like makeup) in a fashion magazine, I knew I had to try it. This week, I saw some in a store for the first time and picked up Anastasia Hair Makeup temporary hair color from Ulta for $12. I had a lot of questions/doubts when I first tried it, so I thought I would sh Read More!

50 Points

I got the news right after my 25th birthday that I have high cholesterol. News which was accompanied by an ultimatum from the doctor: if it doesn’t come down, we’ll have to talk about medication. Not something I want. Today, three months later, I have lost 12 pounds and my cholesterol is down almost 50 points. I even bought a bridesmaid dress this weekend that was two sizes smaller than I was wearing before. It’s been a good Read More!

Messina Hof winery tour

This weekend I crossed #86 off my 101 in 1001 list - go to a wine vineyard by going to Messina Hof wine vineyard! Messina Hof is in Bryan, Texas (about 1 1/2 hours from Houston). We went out for my dear friend Mariah’s birthday. The tour The public tour is a great deal – it’s only $5, which includes a tour (of the bed & breakfast, vineyard, processing, and bottling area) and 4-5 wine tastings (with instructions on how to Read More!

5 Sleep Facts & Tips to Sleep Better

Last week, we moved into a new apartment. For the first week or so, I had a hard time sleeping. There were new noises – the squeaks and creaks and hums that you only hear right as you’re about to drift off – and everything felt different. And I started to feel it. Restlessness, stress, stomach cramps, yada yada yada… I was physically and emotionally drained. Not too long ago, my motto was “You can sleep when you&# Read More!

Belief

Believe it or not, this blog post began as an explanation of eating habits. I started writing about discipline, and found my thoughts on belief and religion really merited its own post. So here you go… First, Some Background My dad is Catholic and my mom is Methodist. Growing up, we had a deal: we were brought up in the Catholic church until we attended our first holy communion – long enough to ensure to my father that we would Read More!

5 Things Inspiring Me Today

I don’t quite know how to describe it, but lately I’ve been feeling inspired. Maybe it’s the fact that I have more time to myself, or that now that Jason has a job I’m spending more hours feeling thankful and fewer hours feeling worried. Regardless of the reason, I’ve been led outside my daily routines – inspired to go outside, read books, get to the gym, call old friends, schedule travel adventures, etc. et Read More!