I have a spinal cord disease called Syringomyelia, as well as major degeneration, herniation, and spurring in most of my disc and vertebrae. However, I also have a job in which I am required to stand on a concrete floor for 3 hours at a time.
Despite insoles, exspensive shoes, bath soaks, medications and massage I still had neuropathic pain in my hands and feet that kept me awake at night after a day of work.
So while at a grocery in, New York I was picking up a prescription and a friend working in the organic section heard my dog had a paw wound and gave me several samples of Topricin Junior to use on him, and several regular Topricin to use on me.
I was skeptical using it on myself, until I saw my dogs wound close up and heal in just 2 days. So while getting ready for bed one night I saw the samples of Topricin and thought "Why not?" thinking if nothing it might moisturize but pretty certain a topical cream could not could help my neuropathy.
It wasn't until 5 minutes after rubbing it in while holding my book I realized my hands no longer hurt. Curious, I took another sample of Topricin and rubbed it on my feet and low back.
5 minutes later the pain in my heels and shoulders subsided.
I was impressed but wanted to see if it would work again.
So today (second day of being on my feet all day) I put it on my feet, shoulders, and low back. Five minutes later my pain went from a 8-10 to a 4-10. Color me convinced.
So my friends with Fibromyalgia, Syringomyelia, Neuropathy, or back pain give this a try it works.
This serious skeptic, is converted.
Learn more: http://www.topricin.com/pain_relief
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
What have I learned from being broke?
So having been virtually unemployed for the past 3 years, feeling isolated from everyone I was almost in disbelief when things changed.
When I found out that I was officially going to begin my part time job I was overcome with thoughts of "Wow, now you will have money, now what??"
For me when I am suddenly faced with an influx of wealth the first things I used to think of was "What thing have I always wanted?" or "What would be fun?" then the fiance and I were forced to live on 1500 a month and 200 dollars a month food budget for two people, a dog, three elder cats, and a foster cat.
Needless to say we had to get cheap and creative FAST.
Suddenly any influx of money was now "Cat food, Dog food, oil change, repairs" things like haircuts, gym memberships, clothes, dining out, and amusements simply were not part of the budget.
Date nights became making home made dinner and watching free episodes of south park online.
Haircuts became standing over newspaper while using clippers, scissors, and a ruler to cut each others hair.
Gym memberships became yoga while fighting for floor space from a 70 pound bulldog.
After about a year although I couldn't go out with friends to the bar (having long since deciding drinking was a luxury we could not afford) a year of home made birthday cakes, cheap but fun gifts for holidays (Like the paw print in home made play dough I made for my fiance's fathers day plaque)
Instead of becoming more and more frustrated with our lack of funds I found myself really seeing more "crap" I could do without. I spent time donating bags and bags of old clothing to charity, went through all our old documents and papers to weed out what we had just kept "in case" threw out broken gadgets, toys, and chotchki's that we had held on to because someone gave them to us (I found a rooster from the dollar store and thought WHY did I keep this?) I gave away yarn, books, food, games, puzzles and more.
We started cutting out more things like driving by walking to the local coop for groceries. Or using the bus to save gas, best yet riding our bikes to places within 3 miles of our house.
With the money we saved we survived the economic crisis. Our animals ate better than we did, and we still managed to have fun and do nice things for each other.
So now that I have a job my friends ask me "What are you going to buy first!?" I was speechless.
My answer? Nothing. I am happy that I learned to live so simply and frugally. I like having my fiance cut my hair, I enjoy hunting at thrift stores for clothing, and I love having friends over for a home made meal on my vintage plates and stem wear that I inherited from my Nana.
I am glad that I learned what really matters and how to recognize quality over quantity. I don't think I would have ever been as grateful for what we have without having to had done without for so long.
Although, I would like to trade a certain outdated gazelle for a recumbent bike. I guess no one is perfect.
When I found out that I was officially going to begin my part time job I was overcome with thoughts of "Wow, now you will have money, now what??"
For me when I am suddenly faced with an influx of wealth the first things I used to think of was "What thing have I always wanted?" or "What would be fun?" then the fiance and I were forced to live on 1500 a month and 200 dollars a month food budget for two people, a dog, three elder cats, and a foster cat.
Needless to say we had to get cheap and creative FAST.
Suddenly any influx of money was now "Cat food, Dog food, oil change, repairs" things like haircuts, gym memberships, clothes, dining out, and amusements simply were not part of the budget.
Date nights became making home made dinner and watching free episodes of south park online.
Haircuts became standing over newspaper while using clippers, scissors, and a ruler to cut each others hair.
Gym memberships became yoga while fighting for floor space from a 70 pound bulldog.
After about a year although I couldn't go out with friends to the bar (having long since deciding drinking was a luxury we could not afford) a year of home made birthday cakes, cheap but fun gifts for holidays (Like the paw print in home made play dough I made for my fiance's fathers day plaque)
Instead of becoming more and more frustrated with our lack of funds I found myself really seeing more "crap" I could do without. I spent time donating bags and bags of old clothing to charity, went through all our old documents and papers to weed out what we had just kept "in case" threw out broken gadgets, toys, and chotchki's that we had held on to because someone gave them to us (I found a rooster from the dollar store and thought WHY did I keep this?) I gave away yarn, books, food, games, puzzles and more.
We started cutting out more things like driving by walking to the local coop for groceries. Or using the bus to save gas, best yet riding our bikes to places within 3 miles of our house.
With the money we saved we survived the economic crisis. Our animals ate better than we did, and we still managed to have fun and do nice things for each other.
So now that I have a job my friends ask me "What are you going to buy first!?" I was speechless.
My answer? Nothing. I am happy that I learned to live so simply and frugally. I like having my fiance cut my hair, I enjoy hunting at thrift stores for clothing, and I love having friends over for a home made meal on my vintage plates and stem wear that I inherited from my Nana.
I am glad that I learned what really matters and how to recognize quality over quantity. I don't think I would have ever been as grateful for what we have without having to had done without for so long.
Although, I would like to trade a certain outdated gazelle for a recumbent bike. I guess no one is perfect.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Man shoots daughters LapTop
Full Episode here
This is a small Op-Ed piece in response to the viral video of a man shooting his daughters laptop. There have been 50/50 responses to this video. Some applaud the man and approve of his message to his daughter and means of conveyance.
Others like myself feel that there is a message here that is not being addressed.
The man begins by talking about how disrespectful and rude his daughter is. Then goes on to be angered by her insensitivity, callousness, and language. He appears to be in disbelief over his daughters sense of entitlement and stretching of truth.
He finally responds to her behavior by using a gun to shoot holes in her lap top. He goes on to compares his own early life experiences as a model to show how grateful she should be that her life doesn't mirror his.
So why does this trouble myself and several other people? First his daughter did not become a foul mouthed, spoiled, disrespectful young lady in a vacuum. He himself is shown smoking, swearing, and publicly disparaging his daughter and responding to her relatively teen like behavior with violence.
He had parents I assume, and I also assume that those parents instilled a sense of money management, responsibility, and decorum. I would also go as far as to hypothesize that his parents were much stricter and that he considers himself a better person for the experience.
My point is all the negative behaviors that seem to shock and amaze this father are learned behaviors. Behaviors that this girl had to have exhibited before and not had proper parental parameters to correct them.
Further I would surmise that the daughters behavior is in fact a direct result of your parenting, and would suggest that the blame be at the minimum absorbed 50/50.
This father says after all he has done for his child he is angered and offended by her response. I wonder if her response is that much different than any other teenagers. I also wonder how many times in her life the father has indulged the child's whims. She appears to have serious expectations, and in children, expectations are learned from our parents/role models.
To summarize, you reap what you sow. However, what message does shooting a laptop proves besides "If someone makes you angry, destroy something they care about". It seems to me that this parental message may be similar reactions to his daughters. Not the best lesson for what a person should do when faced with a frustrating situation.
This is a small Op-Ed piece in response to the viral video of a man shooting his daughters laptop. There have been 50/50 responses to this video. Some applaud the man and approve of his message to his daughter and means of conveyance.
Others like myself feel that there is a message here that is not being addressed.
The man begins by talking about how disrespectful and rude his daughter is. Then goes on to be angered by her insensitivity, callousness, and language. He appears to be in disbelief over his daughters sense of entitlement and stretching of truth.
He finally responds to her behavior by using a gun to shoot holes in her lap top. He goes on to compares his own early life experiences as a model to show how grateful she should be that her life doesn't mirror his.
So why does this trouble myself and several other people? First his daughter did not become a foul mouthed, spoiled, disrespectful young lady in a vacuum. He himself is shown smoking, swearing, and publicly disparaging his daughter and responding to her relatively teen like behavior with violence.
He had parents I assume, and I also assume that those parents instilled a sense of money management, responsibility, and decorum. I would also go as far as to hypothesize that his parents were much stricter and that he considers himself a better person for the experience.
My point is all the negative behaviors that seem to shock and amaze this father are learned behaviors. Behaviors that this girl had to have exhibited before and not had proper parental parameters to correct them.
Further I would surmise that the daughters behavior is in fact a direct result of your parenting, and would suggest that the blame be at the minimum absorbed 50/50.
This father says after all he has done for his child he is angered and offended by her response. I wonder if her response is that much different than any other teenagers. I also wonder how many times in her life the father has indulged the child's whims. She appears to have serious expectations, and in children, expectations are learned from our parents/role models.
To summarize, you reap what you sow. However, what message does shooting a laptop proves besides "If someone makes you angry, destroy something they care about". It seems to me that this parental message may be similar reactions to his daughters. Not the best lesson for what a person should do when faced with a frustrating situation.
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Future of Movement
I am one of those people who will watch people dance for hours at a time. I am fortunate enough that my household growing up was one filled with music of all genres and involvement in music was mandatory.
The one thing that I never explored as a child was dance. I was an active child, embracing martial arts, and sports at a young age.
I always loved watching the dance team and competitve cheer leaders. Many times I would suggest music, do their makeup, and watch them perform silently wishing that I had the guts to learn some dance moves myself.
Years later I am still able to pick out runs, beats, and rhythems modern music has borrowed from the music I grew up appreciating. However I never did learn to dance.
Luckily having been thoroughly ensconced in the african american and gay community I began to see paralells between modern Hip Hop, and Afro Cuban dance that is becoming more and more popular as a medium. With shows such as “So you think you can dance” and international competitions celebrating Hip Hip, Beat Boys, House, Waacking, Punking, and Fusion styles it makes me wonder where is the future of dance? Is the future of movement in our past?
When I was working with some young artists they did everything they could to turn me on to new styles such as “Dub Step” and “Krunking” when I asked if it was similar to Hip Hop the look of pure confusion was comical.
The earliest forms of movement Afro Cuban celebrations religious or otherwise show examples of dance and movement that echo even to modern dance styles today. Waacking and Punking found in their infancy by early “Balls” held in the close knit gay community featured Vogueing, a dance style borrowed by such famous personalities as Madonna.
Even Krunking and Dub Step show moves that mirror traditional dances by peoples such as the Xhosa and Congolese.
Can one even dare make the connection between ballet and lyrical dance? I see similiarities.
So where does that lead us? Is the future of dance embracing singular styles of the past or fusing them together?
I can't answer definitively, I think it is like musical taste, a personal choice up to each individual to follow their heart.
Who knows what form of movement the future brings, as long as it celebrates music, tells a story, and brings joy I am just happy to sit back and watch what comes up.
Dog bits NBC reporter
OK. I really did NOT want to go into this despite getting several phone calls begging me to “Call about the dog”
There are at least 3 people who have already agreed to take the dog and either rehabilitate him or let him live out his life in a controlled environment.
A news reporter friend who knows that I am a dog trainer who specializes in “at risk” dogs asked me my opinion. And seriously I didn’t WANT to voice my opinion because so many famous trainers are already using this terrible accident to promote their own dog training and training accessories!
However, as someone who not only works with troubled animals but OWNS a dog who has serious anxiety issues I can’t stay quiet.
First, this owner had no sense taking a dog that had had such a traumatic event less than 24 hours previously, and take it to a crowded, unfamiliar, sound stage with people who had no clue about dog behavior.
Second, this dog gave more than adequate warning that he was not only riddled with anxiety but that something about the reporter was placing him on edge.
And finally, Who gets down on a dogs level, and sticks their face in a dogs face, then reaches for its throat area, and ignores every single warning sign from the dog?
So whose fault is this? The humans. ALL the humans.
Max will be taken care of and there is no way euthanasia is in his future. However, there is a lesson here.
I myself was bitten in the face by a dog (in fact I have been bitten several times by a plethora of animals).
As soon as it happened I wanted to punch myself for being such a pushy, cocky, idiot. Dogs are not infants, they are not humans, they are dogs and as such they follow dog hierarchy, rules and behavior, not those anthropomorphic attributes we place on them
So Max, on behalf of trainers and dog lovers every where I apologize for your being put in this situation and we are on your side.
There are at least 3 people who have already agreed to take the dog and either rehabilitate him or let him live out his life in a controlled environment.
A news reporter friend who knows that I am a dog trainer who specializes in “at risk” dogs asked me my opinion. And seriously I didn’t WANT to voice my opinion because so many famous trainers are already using this terrible accident to promote their own dog training and training accessories!
However, as someone who not only works with troubled animals but OWNS a dog who has serious anxiety issues I can’t stay quiet.
First, this owner had no sense taking a dog that had had such a traumatic event less than 24 hours previously, and take it to a crowded, unfamiliar, sound stage with people who had no clue about dog behavior.
Second, this dog gave more than adequate warning that he was not only riddled with anxiety but that something about the reporter was placing him on edge.
And finally, Who gets down on a dogs level, and sticks their face in a dogs face, then reaches for its throat area, and ignores every single warning sign from the dog?
So whose fault is this? The humans. ALL the humans.
Max will be taken care of and there is no way euthanasia is in his future. However, there is a lesson here.
I myself was bitten in the face by a dog (in fact I have been bitten several times by a plethora of animals).
As soon as it happened I wanted to punch myself for being such a pushy, cocky, idiot. Dogs are not infants, they are not humans, they are dogs and as such they follow dog hierarchy, rules and behavior, not those anthropomorphic attributes we place on them
So Max, on behalf of trainers and dog lovers every where I apologize for your being put in this situation and we are on your side.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
American Bulldogs
I always say if I get another dog after Kayne Michael I will get a smaller dog. But honestly I can't imagine haviing a small dog, or any other dog than another Bully.
But since Chris is certain Kayne is immortal we won't have to worry about that for a LONG time :)
But since Chris is certain Kayne is immortal we won't have to worry about that for a LONG time :)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
working out.
So because of my spinal cord syrinx, spinal stenosis, and oseophytes in my cervical and lumbar vertibrae I was told no exertion, no lifting, no running, bouncing, jumping etc.
I am supposedly getting surgery soon and am hoping I will be at least allowed to ride my bike. I wanted to be able to run again, but doc said "not gonna happen"
So now I am saving up for a recumbent bike for inside. I am also going to start doing at least 20 minutes of stretching each morning. Doc said crunches, slow exercise like Tai Chi and pilates was ok for 20 minutes.
I need to do something, I do not want to become my mother and being worried about my health and weight makes me crave sugar.
I am supposedly getting surgery soon and am hoping I will be at least allowed to ride my bike. I wanted to be able to run again, but doc said "not gonna happen"
So now I am saving up for a recumbent bike for inside. I am also going to start doing at least 20 minutes of stretching each morning. Doc said crunches, slow exercise like Tai Chi and pilates was ok for 20 minutes.
I need to do something, I do not want to become my mother and being worried about my health and weight makes me crave sugar.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Hollah
So there are not a lot of people who read this blog. Which is good actually. More like a journal. I wanted to post this here not to complain or garner sympathy but to get it out of my head.
I have a pre-op MRI, then a pre-surgical consult for the end of this month. They are going to decide based on the damage in my neck what surgery would be best. They also want to look at doing the same surgery in my low back.
Since I knew back surgery was a something that I would have to get eventually I didn't get upset when they finally decided it was time. I am tired of having headaches 3 or more times a week. I am tired of not being able to stand in my own kitchen for more than an hour without my legs literally giving out on me. I am tired of not being able to go out with my friends because I don't know if I will get a headache and start puking, or have the nerve pain kick in and have me distracted from any fun because my hands and feet feel like they are on fire.
That said I am nervous about surgery. I know two people who have had it and said it changed their lives. However I have other people who have had it and said they wished they had just stayed on pain meds becaus there were serious complecations.
Being as I hate taking medication anyway and knowing that after surgery I could go from taking 20 pills a day to taking 5.
That alone is enough to make me want the surgery. Also I would be able to walk, and stand, so maybe I could WORK. I need to work, being in this house all day drives me crazy. On the plus side being unemployed has REALLY made me realize what is truly important and how materialistic I was when I was working three jobs. Now I look at all we have and think "we are so lucky ad blessed" things could ALWAYS be worse and have been. I will never be as much of a spoiled brat like I was 3 years ago.
So much physical, mental, and emotional pain and I came out the other side. I know there is nothing I can't do and know the type of person I want to be.
I have a pre-op MRI, then a pre-surgical consult for the end of this month. They are going to decide based on the damage in my neck what surgery would be best. They also want to look at doing the same surgery in my low back.
Since I knew back surgery was a something that I would have to get eventually I didn't get upset when they finally decided it was time. I am tired of having headaches 3 or more times a week. I am tired of not being able to stand in my own kitchen for more than an hour without my legs literally giving out on me. I am tired of not being able to go out with my friends because I don't know if I will get a headache and start puking, or have the nerve pain kick in and have me distracted from any fun because my hands and feet feel like they are on fire.
That said I am nervous about surgery. I know two people who have had it and said it changed their lives. However I have other people who have had it and said they wished they had just stayed on pain meds becaus there were serious complecations.
Being as I hate taking medication anyway and knowing that after surgery I could go from taking 20 pills a day to taking 5.
That alone is enough to make me want the surgery. Also I would be able to walk, and stand, so maybe I could WORK. I need to work, being in this house all day drives me crazy. On the plus side being unemployed has REALLY made me realize what is truly important and how materialistic I was when I was working three jobs. Now I look at all we have and think "we are so lucky ad blessed" things could ALWAYS be worse and have been. I will never be as much of a spoiled brat like I was 3 years ago.
So much physical, mental, and emotional pain and I came out the other side. I know there is nothing I can't do and know the type of person I want to be.
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Isn't it great to have a productive weekend?
So this weekend I managed to make homemade pizza that was AWESOME. Made buttermilk pancakes. Vacuum the entire house, vacuum the dog, water all the plants (and maybe save my air plant, fingers crossed!) strip the hair from my legs my legs with my Emjoi Emagine (best 70 bucks I ever spent) hair removal machine (ie the loud hand held buzz saw that rips the hair from your legs) give myself a full MyChelle Facial (with the fruit enzyme scrub and fruit fiesta peel.)
I also applied for a few jobs, but honestly? I REALLY don't want to follow up on one of the jobs because once I was away from there I promised myself I was not going back, the anxiety of even THINKING about going back is making me ill.
I think I can do better.
I am going to be starting phlebotomy school hopefully soon. I think classes start soon so I need to find out when tuition is due, whether I can get help from my Nana, and talk to Crash about the car situation. I was hoping to be working by now, maybe I will be able to get a work study job if I am taking courses?
Honestly I am going to really hope for some sign that its a good idea.
I hope everyone is well! tomorrow I am making challah bread in hopes of having french toast this week!
KJ
I also applied for a few jobs, but honestly? I REALLY don't want to follow up on one of the jobs because once I was away from there I promised myself I was not going back, the anxiety of even THINKING about going back is making me ill.
I think I can do better.
I am going to be starting phlebotomy school hopefully soon. I think classes start soon so I need to find out when tuition is due, whether I can get help from my Nana, and talk to Crash about the car situation. I was hoping to be working by now, maybe I will be able to get a work study job if I am taking courses?
Honestly I am going to really hope for some sign that its a good idea.
I hope everyone is well! tomorrow I am making challah bread in hopes of having french toast this week!
KJ
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Baking Sunday
I am nesting. Whenever nature plays its evil, painful, bit*hzilla inducing plague of the lady parts on my I start craving food like I am knocked up.
So knowing that I needed to make some easy grab and go breakfast, as well as craving short bread like CRAZY I decided to make two simple, cheap and relatively easy treats.
First off was my Nana's Russian Tea Cakes. They are basically short bread rounds, infuse with vanilla beans, lots of organic butter and chopped pecans then covered with powdered sugar.
They are by far one of the most quickly eaten cookies on the cookie trays my Nana used to make every wnter.
Nekkid bawls:
Clothed in sweet confectioners sugar:
The final thing I made was Creme Koekga. Its a breakfast cake with creme fraiche, vanilla, pecans, brown sugar, and organic eggs.
This is one of the cakes my Nana used to make us and we would get to take some for lunch desert.
Its full of yum and easy to make and the ingredients are cheap too.
Ok nap time for this tired sleepy ewok.
KJ
So knowing that I needed to make some easy grab and go breakfast, as well as craving short bread like CRAZY I decided to make two simple, cheap and relatively easy treats.
First off was my Nana's Russian Tea Cakes. They are basically short bread rounds, infuse with vanilla beans, lots of organic butter and chopped pecans then covered with powdered sugar.
They are by far one of the most quickly eaten cookies on the cookie trays my Nana used to make every wnter.
Nekkid bawls:
Clothed in sweet confectioners sugar:
The final thing I made was Creme Koekga. Its a breakfast cake with creme fraiche, vanilla, pecans, brown sugar, and organic eggs.
This is one of the cakes my Nana used to make us and we would get to take some for lunch desert.
Its full of yum and easy to make and the ingredients are cheap too.
Ok nap time for this tired sleepy ewok.
KJ
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Hike and NOTD!
So my fiance, dog, and I went for a 5 mile hike at the Clark reservation.
The last time we went the mosquitoes were so terrible we made it about a mile before literally RUNNING for the Jeep.
So this time armed with water, sandwiches, dog snacks, and Deep Woods Off we went on the Long Trail Loop with PuppyChupra Kayne Michael.
Can I just say my dog is HILARIOUS? He kept sticking his head in the rock crevices and barking, or pulling Crash to the egde of the cliff face and trying to look over.
Crash said he about had heart failure.
But Kayne LOVED climbing rocks, walking the trails, and getting to drink out of the stream. Here are some pics:
Some Scenery:
And my nails? well I tried to do UV-less gel overlays, and that didn't work out. They ended up cracking or lifting. So I said "screw it" and took them off. Then I used my Nail Magic Base coat therapy, and two coats of Beauty secrets Hardener. THEN I used 4 coats Wet and wild Meet my Magenta that I frankened with China Glaze "Strawberry Fields" and OPI "OPI Red" MMM was just too sheer by itself.
So I ended up with this color:
There is still a SLIGHT visible nail line (VNL) and I didn't do an accent nail. I have some Holographic Bar Glitter from Sally Hanson Xtreme Wear that I am toying with throwing a coat on.
But not until tomorrow.
I am REALLY trying to go at least three days before changing nail color. This is day 2, I would like to make it until Friday, I am not going to lie, I may decide to play with some striper polish, or add a coat of Fairy Dust or 9021Orange if I don't go crazy with Bar Glitter LOL.
Soon I will be posting a recipe for a super absorb-able and less greasy cuticle creme that I have been using with great success. I have been playing around with the ingredients and currently it has petroleum and I am toying with finding an alternative like Whipped Castor oil or Beeswax, though I am leery about bees wax because I feel like they need it more than I do...
So whats your opinion? Beeswax ok for us to use, or should we leave it to the bees?
KJ
The last time we went the mosquitoes were so terrible we made it about a mile before literally RUNNING for the Jeep.
So this time armed with water, sandwiches, dog snacks, and Deep Woods Off we went on the Long Trail Loop with PuppyChupra Kayne Michael.
Can I just say my dog is HILARIOUS? He kept sticking his head in the rock crevices and barking, or pulling Crash to the egde of the cliff face and trying to look over.
Crash said he about had heart failure.
But Kayne LOVED climbing rocks, walking the trails, and getting to drink out of the stream. Here are some pics:
Some Scenery:
And my nails? well I tried to do UV-less gel overlays, and that didn't work out. They ended up cracking or lifting. So I said "screw it" and took them off. Then I used my Nail Magic Base coat therapy, and two coats of Beauty secrets Hardener. THEN I used 4 coats Wet and wild Meet my Magenta that I frankened with China Glaze "Strawberry Fields" and OPI "OPI Red" MMM was just too sheer by itself.
So I ended up with this color:
There is still a SLIGHT visible nail line (VNL) and I didn't do an accent nail. I have some Holographic Bar Glitter from Sally Hanson Xtreme Wear that I am toying with throwing a coat on.
But not until tomorrow.
I am REALLY trying to go at least three days before changing nail color. This is day 2, I would like to make it until Friday, I am not going to lie, I may decide to play with some striper polish, or add a coat of Fairy Dust or 9021Orange if I don't go crazy with Bar Glitter LOL.
Soon I will be posting a recipe for a super absorb-able and less greasy cuticle creme that I have been using with great success. I have been playing around with the ingredients and currently it has petroleum and I am toying with finding an alternative like Whipped Castor oil or Beeswax, though I am leery about bees wax because I feel like they need it more than I do...
So whats your opinion? Beeswax ok for us to use, or should we leave it to the bees?
KJ
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Nails...Nails...NOTD!
LOVE this manicure! I actually wore it three days! (this is a record in case you are wondering)
It is Sally Hansen xtreme wear in CRUSHED with 9021Orange on top.
Simple but fabulous:
My nails are actually getting MAD long. I am seriously thinking maybe overlays? dunno, maybe a dumb idea. My nails are just so thin I feel like they need support! Nail Bra!
Let me know in comments what you do to keep your nails strong!
RW
It is Sally Hansen xtreme wear in CRUSHED with 9021Orange on top.
Simple but fabulous:
My nails are actually getting MAD long. I am seriously thinking maybe overlays? dunno, maybe a dumb idea. My nails are just so thin I feel like they need support! Nail Bra!
Let me know in comments what you do to keep your nails strong!
RW
Sugar busting...and food puuuurn
So I have been REALLY trying to eat low fat and no sugar. Let me tell you, going into a gas station now I am just AMAZED at the high fructose crack syrup treats that are freaking EVERY DARN WHERE!
I have finally found my body surprising me. I FINALLY don't drool when I see something sugary. I can remember how crappy I felt and NOT eat it. Still. Now if I eat an apple I am shocked at how good it is where before I would have said "An apple? I want a 'lowfat' poptart" Now, I KNOW low fat isn't necessarily healthy and I know low carb isn't either. I have just been trying to eat my daily requirements of fruit, and veg and if I am craving something I do a low calorie version. My fave?
Grilled cheese Hungry Girl style.
2 slices low carb no sugar bread (who stone ground wheat or 12 grain is good, just make sure its smaller, not those gigantic pieces!)
1 Tablespoon Brummel and Brown spread
1 piece fat free cheddar cheese
1 laughing cow light spreadable cheese. (I like bleu cheese flavor, but I love stinky food cheese)
put one half of the Brummel and brown on one slice of bread and place on hot skillet. place cheddar on bread in skillet..
Now spread the Laughing Cow Cheese on the other slice, put in n the bread in the skillet.
Use the other hald tablespoon of Brummel and brown to spread on the back of the bread slice.
Wait about a minute (med low heat) and flip, cook other side for another minute, serve with tomato wedges! ok that's just me...
I can't believe I have made these over 10 times for me and the fiance and never took a picture. But other pictures of some of my diet food creations:
Turkey burger with baked center cut bacon and reduced fat cheddar and low carb Kaiser roll:
Reduced fat vegan Caesar Dressing on Romaine with Turkey Bacon
Stuffed Green Peppers with 90% lean ground beef, and low fat part skim mozzarella string cheese
And breakfast oatmeal with flax, toasted wheat germ, sliced apples, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and splenda:
Hungry? me too!
I have finally found my body surprising me. I FINALLY don't drool when I see something sugary. I can remember how crappy I felt and NOT eat it. Still. Now if I eat an apple I am shocked at how good it is where before I would have said "An apple? I want a 'lowfat' poptart" Now, I KNOW low fat isn't necessarily healthy and I know low carb isn't either. I have just been trying to eat my daily requirements of fruit, and veg and if I am craving something I do a low calorie version. My fave?
Grilled cheese Hungry Girl style.
2 slices low carb no sugar bread (who stone ground wheat or 12 grain is good, just make sure its smaller, not those gigantic pieces!)
1 Tablespoon Brummel and Brown spread
1 piece fat free cheddar cheese
1 laughing cow light spreadable cheese. (I like bleu cheese flavor, but I love stinky food cheese)
put one half of the Brummel and brown on one slice of bread and place on hot skillet. place cheddar on bread in skillet..
Now spread the Laughing Cow Cheese on the other slice, put in n the bread in the skillet.
Use the other hald tablespoon of Brummel and brown to spread on the back of the bread slice.
Wait about a minute (med low heat) and flip, cook other side for another minute, serve with tomato wedges! ok that's just me...
I can't believe I have made these over 10 times for me and the fiance and never took a picture. But other pictures of some of my diet food creations:
Turkey burger with baked center cut bacon and reduced fat cheddar and low carb Kaiser roll:
Reduced fat vegan Caesar Dressing on Romaine with Turkey Bacon
Stuffed Green Peppers with 90% lean ground beef, and low fat part skim mozzarella string cheese
And breakfast oatmeal with flax, toasted wheat germ, sliced apples, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and splenda:
Hungry? me too!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Autumn= time for comfort food!
So Autumn to me means its time to whip out my slow cooker and make some rib sticking chili, stew, and utilize those squash before winter is upon us and fruit is a thing of the past (sigh)
So I don't know about you but the idea of throwing together some things in a pot, leaving it on, and coming home to a house smelling like food is my idea of a good day.
I know a lot of people never leave their crock pots unattended, personally I just throw it on the stove and plug it into a surge protector and the house hasn't burned down yet *knock on wood* But even so, a lot of crock pot recipes are the types that you can come home, turn on the crockpot, and then go do whatever for 4 hours and come home et voila! dinner is DONE mang.
So in celebration of the season of the crock pot I am listing a bunch of MY personal favorite recipes, in hopes that you will enjoy them.
Crock Pot Autumn Roast so easy it should be criminal. This fills the kitchen with SUCH wonderful smells. I have tried many roasts and darn it all those southern woman know their meat!
Chalupas Not taco bell! I omit the green chilis (personal taste) and use low carb tortillas to wrap these up. They are excellent as a leftovers on Taco Salad. Serve with peach salsa if you can find it.
Pumpkin Soup My Nana was southern and raised me, Thus we ate pumpkin, A LOT. It didn't help that at one point we had pumpkins hanging from our pine trees in the vegetable garden. This recipe is SO GOOD, coating the pumpkin in butter (I use Brummel and Brown) and cooking for an hour is well worth it. I also use vegetable better than bouillon to make stock, and use center cut bacon. SO GOOD.
Crock Pot Corn Chowder Diana Rattray KNOWS her recipes! I have tried several of hers and found them tastier than even my beloved church recipe cookbooks that I collect! These recipes are ones handed down from generations and hoestly you can taste the proof in the food. A fellow cookbook collector and self made culinary goddess her about.com recipes are truly unique and delicious!
Kielbasa Casserole In Minnesota we call casserole "hot dish" everywhere else in the country they look at you as if you have lost your mind. Never the less this hot dish is not only insanely simple, but I have use grated blanched sweet potatoes in lieu of frozen hash browns to make this low glycemic. Also I used cheddar soup mix halved with fat free sour cream for tasty results. Experiment! This also tastes great with browned ground turkey or low fat ground beef.
So I hope you pull out and dust off those crock pots and let the savory smells waft through YOUR kitchen this Autumn!
So I don't know about you but the idea of throwing together some things in a pot, leaving it on, and coming home to a house smelling like food is my idea of a good day.
I know a lot of people never leave their crock pots unattended, personally I just throw it on the stove and plug it into a surge protector and the house hasn't burned down yet *knock on wood* But even so, a lot of crock pot recipes are the types that you can come home, turn on the crockpot, and then go do whatever for 4 hours and come home et voila! dinner is DONE mang.
So in celebration of the season of the crock pot I am listing a bunch of MY personal favorite recipes, in hopes that you will enjoy them.
Crock Pot Autumn Roast so easy it should be criminal. This fills the kitchen with SUCH wonderful smells. I have tried many roasts and darn it all those southern woman know their meat!
Chalupas Not taco bell! I omit the green chilis (personal taste) and use low carb tortillas to wrap these up. They are excellent as a leftovers on Taco Salad. Serve with peach salsa if you can find it.
Pumpkin Soup My Nana was southern and raised me, Thus we ate pumpkin, A LOT. It didn't help that at one point we had pumpkins hanging from our pine trees in the vegetable garden. This recipe is SO GOOD, coating the pumpkin in butter (I use Brummel and Brown) and cooking for an hour is well worth it. I also use vegetable better than bouillon to make stock, and use center cut bacon. SO GOOD.
Crock Pot Corn Chowder Diana Rattray KNOWS her recipes! I have tried several of hers and found them tastier than even my beloved church recipe cookbooks that I collect! These recipes are ones handed down from generations and hoestly you can taste the proof in the food. A fellow cookbook collector and self made culinary goddess her about.com recipes are truly unique and delicious!
Kielbasa Casserole In Minnesota we call casserole "hot dish" everywhere else in the country they look at you as if you have lost your mind. Never the less this hot dish is not only insanely simple, but I have use grated blanched sweet potatoes in lieu of frozen hash browns to make this low glycemic. Also I used cheddar soup mix halved with fat free sour cream for tasty results. Experiment! This also tastes great with browned ground turkey or low fat ground beef.
So I hope you pull out and dust off those crock pots and let the savory smells waft through YOUR kitchen this Autumn!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Who do you love?
There are many blogs I subscribe to that when they have new posts I do a happy dance.
You KNOW the feeling. When your blog feed of choice shows you a new post and its like getting GOOD mail when its usually bills.
So without further ado, my blog heroines and heros:
Scrangie fellow animal lover and nail polish aficionado. I have been following her for over a year. Check her out, you won't be disappointed!!
Robin Moses I admit I was late to the game on finding her site, But now I make it my Monday, Wednesday, Friday stress relief. Not only is her art inspiring but she and her clients are HILARIOUS, you owe it to yourself to check her out.
Miss 80Millions this Canadian nail blogger never ceases to amaze me with her creativity. Her youtube tutorials are easy to follow, designs are easy but chic and are in steps so that you can stop at simple, or go elaborate.
I have two swatch homies that never cease to amaze me with the beauty and precision in which they apply color!
Enamel Girl has picture perfect nails, and lots of swatches. I may be a tad jealous.
Lextard I started stalking her on her Flickr feed. Everytime I wanted to know what a nail enamel looked like I.R.L. She usually had it. (that britch! LOL) Her application is always smooth and flawless.
Loodie Loodie Loodie She is the Mr.Science of the nail care world. All the questions and bad habits you had with your nails she answers in a totally hilarious and down to earth way. And it doesn't hurt that she loves good food, just like me!
Black Nail Polish and Lip Gloss this lady is the mother I wish I'd had! Teal hair, rocking eye makeup, long natural claws. She is funny, sweet, and a font of knowledge. A blog I cherish.
So I bet you wonder WHY you don't see your blog here. Its not that I don't follow or don't love it, I am just doing a longest subscriptions first!
Check out these awesome blogs and tell me what you think!
KJ
You KNOW the feeling. When your blog feed of choice shows you a new post and its like getting GOOD mail when its usually bills.
So without further ado, my blog heroines and heros:
Scrangie fellow animal lover and nail polish aficionado. I have been following her for over a year. Check her out, you won't be disappointed!!
Robin Moses I admit I was late to the game on finding her site, But now I make it my Monday, Wednesday, Friday stress relief. Not only is her art inspiring but she and her clients are HILARIOUS, you owe it to yourself to check her out.
Miss 80Millions this Canadian nail blogger never ceases to amaze me with her creativity. Her youtube tutorials are easy to follow, designs are easy but chic and are in steps so that you can stop at simple, or go elaborate.
I have two swatch homies that never cease to amaze me with the beauty and precision in which they apply color!
Enamel Girl has picture perfect nails, and lots of swatches. I may be a tad jealous.
Lextard I started stalking her on her Flickr feed. Everytime I wanted to know what a nail enamel looked like I.R.L. She usually had it. (that britch! LOL) Her application is always smooth and flawless.
Loodie Loodie Loodie She is the Mr.Science of the nail care world. All the questions and bad habits you had with your nails she answers in a totally hilarious and down to earth way. And it doesn't hurt that she loves good food, just like me!
Black Nail Polish and Lip Gloss this lady is the mother I wish I'd had! Teal hair, rocking eye makeup, long natural claws. She is funny, sweet, and a font of knowledge. A blog I cherish.
So I bet you wonder WHY you don't see your blog here. Its not that I don't follow or don't love it, I am just doing a longest subscriptions first!
Check out these awesome blogs and tell me what you think!
KJ
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Blingernails Give away!
So I am late to learn about this give away. The winner gets three polishes from pIcture pOlish (Awesome Aussie Brand, but again everything Aussie is awesome)
To enter go here: http://www.blingernails.com/2011/08/picture-polish-giveaway.html
Some deets from Blingernails:
"pIcture pOlish is hosting a giveaway to win THREE polishes of your choice from their own range (this doesn't include the Ozotic brand). They have a fantastic choice of shades to choose from"
pIcture pOlish is located here: http://www.picturepolish.com.au/ on the web to look at their beautiful colors.
Good luck to anyone else who enters!
Some deets from Blingernails:
"pIcture pOlish is hosting a giveaway to win THREE polishes of your choice from their own range (this doesn't include the Ozotic brand). They have a fantastic choice of shades to choose from"
pIcture pOlish is located here: http://www.picturepolish.com.au/ on the web to look at their beautiful colors.
Good luck to anyone else who enters!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
NOTD-Wet and Wild Franken
Hello readers of mass destruction.
Today I have a manicure using a slightly frankened version of Wet and Wild "How I met your Magenta" with "9021 Orange" over it and OPI "OPI Red" for accent nail art.
Nothing fancy to gussy up the WnW HIMYM, I just added 5 drops of China Glaze Strawberry Fields and 9 drops OPI "OPI Red" Then mixed the bejeebus out of it.
I like how it turned out!
The above is 2 coats WnW HIMYM Franken with 1 coat WnW 9021 Orange.
I think it turned out nice! WnW has been surprising me with the quality of their polishes. I have 6 bottles of OPI in similar colors to WnW and have to say the WnW chips a LOT less and usually only starts on day three. (Which by then I am literally panting to change my manicure) The OPI on the other hand is usually chipping for me by the end of day one. Now to be fair I am HARD on my manicures. I have 4 cats, a tortoise, a turtle, a dog, and a fiance to take care of, my nails take a BEATING.
A friend of mine suggested that I try gel polish, saying that I could still paint over the color as long as I used non acetone remover. However with the frequency in which I change my nail color, it seemed like a waste of time to me. HOWEVER, when I go out of town for 7 days in October I am SERIOUSLY considering getting a gel manicure in a neutral color so that I don't have to mess around with lugging polish.
I am doing wedding coordinating, hair, nails, and makeup for the Bride and her entire Bridal Party. So needless to say a 7 day french manicure might be just what I need so I don't obsess over chipped nails. Then I could do a review! LOL Ah the depths to justify a nail care purchase.
I need to go out and buy some more Acetone, however I was in the Emergency room all last night for a terrible migraine. They tried Toradol and Benadryl and it didn't help. So they gave me Thorazine. MAN. I instantly felt like I lowered my IQ by 20 points. Its lingering too. Then my O2 stats kept falling below 90 so they hooked me up to O2. And it was cold as a meat locker in the room. I had a minor panic attack once the doctor saw me and was in the middle of putting on my shoes and clothes and leaving (for some odd reason I had this foreboding that I was going to have a bad reaction to the IV meds, and I did) but one of the nurses who knows my sister in law came in and talked to me and got me to relax. I told him about my weird fear and anxiety (which is NOT normal for me at all) and he said if I felt like that again to tell him right away and he would walk with me around the floor, that maybe I just had nervous energy or my back may be n a bad position and be irritating my nerves.
He was wonderful.
So Today I am resting in bed, Doctor AND Fiance orders.
Hope you are well!
KJ
The above is 2 coats WnW HIMYM Franken with 1 coat WnW 9021 Orange.
I think it turned out nice! WnW has been surprising me with the quality of their polishes. I have 6 bottles of OPI in similar colors to WnW and have to say the WnW chips a LOT less and usually only starts on day three. (Which by then I am literally panting to change my manicure) The OPI on the other hand is usually chipping for me by the end of day one. Now to be fair I am HARD on my manicures. I have 4 cats, a tortoise, a turtle, a dog, and a fiance to take care of, my nails take a BEATING.
A friend of mine suggested that I try gel polish, saying that I could still paint over the color as long as I used non acetone remover. However with the frequency in which I change my nail color, it seemed like a waste of time to me. HOWEVER, when I go out of town for 7 days in October I am SERIOUSLY considering getting a gel manicure in a neutral color so that I don't have to mess around with lugging polish.
I am doing wedding coordinating, hair, nails, and makeup for the Bride and her entire Bridal Party. So needless to say a 7 day french manicure might be just what I need so I don't obsess over chipped nails. Then I could do a review! LOL Ah the depths to justify a nail care purchase.
I need to go out and buy some more Acetone, however I was in the Emergency room all last night for a terrible migraine. They tried Toradol and Benadryl and it didn't help. So they gave me Thorazine. MAN. I instantly felt like I lowered my IQ by 20 points. Its lingering too. Then my O2 stats kept falling below 90 so they hooked me up to O2. And it was cold as a meat locker in the room. I had a minor panic attack once the doctor saw me and was in the middle of putting on my shoes and clothes and leaving (for some odd reason I had this foreboding that I was going to have a bad reaction to the IV meds, and I did) but one of the nurses who knows my sister in law came in and talked to me and got me to relax. I told him about my weird fear and anxiety (which is NOT normal for me at all) and he said if I felt like that again to tell him right away and he would walk with me around the floor, that maybe I just had nervous energy or my back may be n a bad position and be irritating my nerves.
He was wonderful.
So Today I am resting in bed, Doctor AND Fiance orders.
Hope you are well!
KJ
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Who do you love? Right now.
So I posted before about how much I love certain brands of things. But there are lots of things that I am loving right now that have nothing to do with polish (I know...WEIRD)
Well. I have had time to use, and use and use and I wanted to post an updated WHAT I LOVE, now.
1. Nail Magic Base coat therapy. Available at Sally Beauty, I am on my second bottle and am going to be going back for a third. It has replaced CND Stickey and Instant Artificial's as my Holy Grail of Nail Bases. You do need to apply two coats so that your polish does not stain (If you are like me and wear dark China Glaze, Sinful Colors, and LA Colors)I love it so much I am going to be buying some for my Nana.
2. Blue Cross Cuticle Remover. Also Sally Beauty staple. I use this on my dry feet, Chris' cuticles, and oh yeah, to remove cuticles from my nails.
3.Olive Oil in an empty nail polish bottle. I actually BOUGHT a sterile nail polish bottle and put in some organic extra virgin olive oil with just a few drops of Evening primrose and vitamin e. Every time I think about it I swab it onto my cuticles (And my fiance' cuticles) and let it soak in. I use to have hangnails lke cray cray, but now not the case!.
4. Poshe Top Coat. Yes I know the old Poshe was supposedly better, and something about the new Posche people don't like. But you know what? This top coat dries like instantly and keeps my mani fresh for three days with no chipping. I don't care if it is made from the tears of lonely puppies, it works. ( I actually would care about the puppies, I love puppies, and kittens, and all baby animals.)
5. Suave Naturals Rosemary Mint Conditioner. I have used this conditioner three bottles now. My fiance Chris loves it, I love it. It doesn't weigh down the hair, rinses clean but leaves hair soft but not coated. Plus the smell is rad.
6. Wicked Scentuals (Etsy) Liquid Blue soap. This soap is so complex...like old skool blue Coast, and vanilla, and awesome. We have almost used up our sample bar and are going to buy a pound. It is cleansing but doesn't strip the skin, is a perfect face wash for me. And the scent lasts for a long time without being overwhelming. I actually caught a kid sniffing me in the grocery store and when i looked at him he says "You smell like happy" LOL.
7. My old retainer. YES I said retainer. My teeth are actually floating again and I called my orthodontist and he said "start wearing your retainer at night again" its been freaking 10 years since I wore that thing! But here I am once again wearing it. My Dentist does not cover orthodontia but my old Ortho said if I came back to MN to bring it and he would adjust it or replace it for free so my teeth would stay straight. Wearing it keeps me from grinding my teeth in my sleep too.
8. Laughing Cow Light spreadable cheese. This is the shiznit. 50 calories, 2 grams of fat, add a slice of fat free cheese and low carb bread and a tablespoon of low fat buttery spread and you have a decadent grilled cheese that is 1/8 the calories and fat of a normal grilled cheese.
9. Brummel and Brown Yogurt and Butter spread. Tastes just like butter, 65% less fat, grills up awesome, you can bake with it, perfect on a piece of toast.
10. Straight Leg Lunges. OK yeah, actually I HATE these. But I make myself do 90 a day on top of my plie squats, normal squats, Horse stance squats, and Russian Twists abs. Adding in the other weight and resistance stuff I do while watching netflix I am finally starting to loose thigh, and gain muscle. WIN.
So what are you loving right now?
KJ
Well. I have had time to use, and use and use and I wanted to post an updated WHAT I LOVE, now.
1. Nail Magic Base coat therapy. Available at Sally Beauty, I am on my second bottle and am going to be going back for a third. It has replaced CND Stickey and Instant Artificial's as my Holy Grail of Nail Bases. You do need to apply two coats so that your polish does not stain (If you are like me and wear dark China Glaze, Sinful Colors, and LA Colors)I love it so much I am going to be buying some for my Nana.
2. Blue Cross Cuticle Remover. Also Sally Beauty staple. I use this on my dry feet, Chris' cuticles, and oh yeah, to remove cuticles from my nails.
3.Olive Oil in an empty nail polish bottle. I actually BOUGHT a sterile nail polish bottle and put in some organic extra virgin olive oil with just a few drops of Evening primrose and vitamin e. Every time I think about it I swab it onto my cuticles (And my fiance' cuticles) and let it soak in. I use to have hangnails lke cray cray, but now not the case!.
4. Poshe Top Coat. Yes I know the old Poshe was supposedly better, and something about the new Posche people don't like. But you know what? This top coat dries like instantly and keeps my mani fresh for three days with no chipping. I don't care if it is made from the tears of lonely puppies, it works. ( I actually would care about the puppies, I love puppies, and kittens, and all baby animals.)
5. Suave Naturals Rosemary Mint Conditioner. I have used this conditioner three bottles now. My fiance Chris loves it, I love it. It doesn't weigh down the hair, rinses clean but leaves hair soft but not coated. Plus the smell is rad.
6. Wicked Scentuals (Etsy) Liquid Blue soap. This soap is so complex...like old skool blue Coast, and vanilla, and awesome. We have almost used up our sample bar and are going to buy a pound. It is cleansing but doesn't strip the skin, is a perfect face wash for me. And the scent lasts for a long time without being overwhelming. I actually caught a kid sniffing me in the grocery store and when i looked at him he says "You smell like happy" LOL.
7. My old retainer. YES I said retainer. My teeth are actually floating again and I called my orthodontist and he said "start wearing your retainer at night again" its been freaking 10 years since I wore that thing! But here I am once again wearing it. My Dentist does not cover orthodontia but my old Ortho said if I came back to MN to bring it and he would adjust it or replace it for free so my teeth would stay straight. Wearing it keeps me from grinding my teeth in my sleep too.
8. Laughing Cow Light spreadable cheese. This is the shiznit. 50 calories, 2 grams of fat, add a slice of fat free cheese and low carb bread and a tablespoon of low fat buttery spread and you have a decadent grilled cheese that is 1/8 the calories and fat of a normal grilled cheese.
9. Brummel and Brown Yogurt and Butter spread. Tastes just like butter, 65% less fat, grills up awesome, you can bake with it, perfect on a piece of toast.
10. Straight Leg Lunges. OK yeah, actually I HATE these. But I make myself do 90 a day on top of my plie squats, normal squats, Horse stance squats, and Russian Twists abs. Adding in the other weight and resistance stuff I do while watching netflix I am finally starting to loose thigh, and gain muscle. WIN.
So what are you loving right now?
KJ
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Fingerpaints Fall Fashionista Collection
So I just found the Finger Paints Fall Fashionista Collection in Sally. I was looking for a Sally Hanson "Eel skin" by Tracy Reese dupe.
I applied this polish and let me tell you, I can't stop looking at it!
I am going to link to the Polishaholic (who I follow and I suggest you follow too!) so you can see her swatches as my camera is broken (I will be able to fix it, I am handy with Panasonic stuff)
Follow the link and tell me what you think!
Just in case the link is broken:
http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2011/08/fingerpaints-fall-fashionista-fall-2011.html
Also, just got my paws on some POSHE top coat. Man, this stuff is damn near perfect! no tip wear, nice easy formula. Granted it has only been a week using it (three polish changes, I have a problem) But so far I think it may be the answer to my prayers!
Also, Have been using Nail Magic Base Coat Therapy for about 6 months now. I CANNOT say enough about hot much this base has helped my thin, brittle nails! Now my nails are stronger, more flexible (remember when the dog took me down the stairs and I majorly broke a nail? I have fallen down three times with long nails and although it HURT no break!)It has the added bonus of helping polish adhere so your mani last longer (but with how much I clean, cook, scrub, and type it is a miracle to make a manicure last three days, this does.)
I have to say I like this better than Instant Artificial's...Which I loved but hate that it thickens, which I have NOT had a problem with Nail Magic Base Coat Therapy.
I may actually have to see about sending my Nana a bottle since we have the same nail problems.
KJ
I applied this polish and let me tell you, I can't stop looking at it!
I am going to link to the Polishaholic (who I follow and I suggest you follow too!) so you can see her swatches as my camera is broken (I will be able to fix it, I am handy with Panasonic stuff)
Follow the link and tell me what you think!
Just in case the link is broken:
http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2011/08/fingerpaints-fall-fashionista-fall-2011.html
Also, just got my paws on some POSHE top coat. Man, this stuff is damn near perfect! no tip wear, nice easy formula. Granted it has only been a week using it (three polish changes, I have a problem) But so far I think it may be the answer to my prayers!
Also, Have been using Nail Magic Base Coat Therapy for about 6 months now. I CANNOT say enough about hot much this base has helped my thin, brittle nails! Now my nails are stronger, more flexible (remember when the dog took me down the stairs and I majorly broke a nail? I have fallen down three times with long nails and although it HURT no break!)It has the added bonus of helping polish adhere so your mani last longer (but with how much I clean, cook, scrub, and type it is a miracle to make a manicure last three days, this does.)
I have to say I like this better than Instant Artificial's...Which I loved but hate that it thickens, which I have NOT had a problem with Nail Magic Base Coat Therapy.
I may actually have to see about sending my Nana a bottle since we have the same nail problems.
KJ
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