February 22, 2011

Real Life Brazilian Blowout

So I know I've mentioned how great the Brazilian Blowout treatment, what I haven't gone into is how EASY it is! My best friend Caitlin and I do it to each other (don't plan on doing it to yourself!) and it takes us about 3 hours total! Not only is it easy, but it's CHEAP too! In the salon they charge anywhere from $100-$300 per application which lasts about 3 months. Well we bought the solution and shampoo online for $700, so $350 a piece, and we'll get 7 applications each out of it---so only $50 bucks every 3 months!!! For soft, shiny, healthy hair that is seriously so easy to manage! I used to spend anywhere from 20-30 minutes with a blow dryer and then the straightener, now I can do my hair in under 5 minutes...plus I save money because I don't need all the conditioning treatments and hair products.

This video explains it all www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9KhydvXks8

The only problem with the treatment in the formaldehyde...it has come out in the news that even though they advertise it being formaldehyde free-it's not. I obviously wouldn't do it pregnant or doing in a salon everyday but if you do it at home and make sure to do it outside I think you're pretty safe.

February 19, 2011

Rainy Days...

Started a new job Feb 2nd after the worst start to February ever... I miss being with my darling baby at home, it breaks my heart at times. I miss the playdates and afternoon picnics in the park. I actually kind of miss MyGym. I can say though that I love seeing her at the end of the day and it melts my heart when she gets all excited and runs at me with open arms. She's such an angel at daycare and Candice told me yesterday that Ava is very advanced and she finds herself treating her like a two year old because she understands so much. I, of course, think my kid is super duper smart...so it feels good to hear somebody else does too!

It's been a tough month, more ups and downs then I'm used to. Being back in sales is great but seems like the system has many kinks and expectations are high and slightly unrealistic...especially being my very first month. I'm still doing well just don't know if I'm prepared for the micro-managing style of this small business and the mixed/inconsistent messages. The group of women seem to stir up more emotions than necessary---why do we tend to do that?

The rain doesn't make things any better for me. I'm always cold and living in California is a perfect fit for me 90% of the time....this 10% rain crap just really isn't for me. I can handle a day or two but a week without hitting 70 degrees?!?! Not exactly what I call paradise. Charleigh's birthday party is tomorrow and I bought Ava an adorable dress weeks ago, just to find out it's going to be a high of 62 in the valley :( Geez I probably sound like such a brat to most people.

Rusty has been a little shit lately too. I think he's upset we're not around all the time anymore. He keeps pooping in the living room-twice just this week! And on top of burying all of our socks he has a new hobby. He has now moved on to hiding the remote controls!!! The worst was when we found one outside in the rain tonight....thanks rusty.

On a good note, we saw Rock of Ages today which was AMAZING! Also my brazilian blowout is the best invention ever, at least my hair doesn't look frizzy and disgusting with all this rain. It's pretty much impossible to mess up my hair! BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT=BEST INVENTION EVER!!!!



February 5, 2011

January Pictures