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JAFRA Product of the Week

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It is getting hot and muggy here in middle Tennessee, so I've made the switch to lighter fragrance's.


It was easy for me to choose JAFRA's  Gardenia Blossom Eau De Parfum as my product of the week.


I received a small sampler with my starter kit and have been using a little on special days. I get lots of compliments, but best of all, I forget I'm wearing it until I move a certain way and then I'm enveloped in this light flowery scent.  
Some florals never quite capture the true essence of their namesake, not so JAFRA's take on Gardenia. 




Product Description: Featuring the magical, velvety scent of Brilliant Gardenia from South India. The result is a feminine, sparkling fragrance. 1.7 oz.


Product Cost: $ 35.00


Purchase HERE.




I will be buying this for myself! You can order JAFRA Gardenia Blossom by clicking the purchase link above, or by contacting me. 




Do you like wearing florals? Please share your favorite scent type here!

Works for me Wednesday- D.I.Y. Sanitizing Wipes

I am still in love with Huggies Wipes!  Yes, my girls are way past diapers, but I still buy Huggies wipes in bulk and use them in freely and liberally around the house and on the go.

Today I want to show you an easy and inexpensive way to keep sanitizing wipes on hand.

1. Buy Huggies All Natural Wipes. 

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2. Wring out excess moisture.

3. Place in refillable hard travel case.  Ours are plain white, like this:

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 but you can jazz yours up if you want. Head on over to Kaboodle for this one: 

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or cherishedbydesign.com for this one:

Cute aren't they?

4. Soak with rubbing Alcohol. I prefer to use 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol.

That’s it! It is that easy to make your own sanitizing wipes.

I suggest buying multiple refillable hard travel cases when they are on sale. We keep one in the kitchen, garage and car. 

These wipes are great for cleaning up questionable track-ins in the mud room, wiping down icky flip flops and kids feet, cleaning hands for quick snacks outside or while traveling, stopping chigger and no-seeum bites after working in the yard, or kids running/playing in the grass. 

These D.I.Y. wipes are indispensable at our house. Make some up for you and your family too!

Do you make your own cleaning products? I'd love to see them! Please contact me if you would be interested in guest posting about them here.

Thanks!

May Days

There’s something almost magical about May.

It’s one of my favorite months. Maybe that’s because I’m a May baby.

Maybe I love how Mother Nature puts on a beautiful flowery show in May.

Maybe it’s because the girls are out of school before Memorial Day and we get to kick off summer early.

Ah, May. What’s not to love?

The last 3 weeks of school is what.  Every year I wonder why the schools try and cram so much stuff into the last 3 weeks of school when we are all tired: parents, students, staff.

 At one point, I even said aloud “who is the person who thought it would be okay to lump Teacher Appreciation week, Read across America week and a field trip together”?

This work at home Mom/volunteer was feeling the pressure, and I’m not even a room mom this year.  

This morning found me volunteering at the elementary school for the Teacher Appreciation week Breakfast. I showed up with my quartered, chilled orange wedges ready to lend a hand.

 As I past the smiling faces of kids in brightly colored and oh-so-comfy looking Pajamas (for Read across America Week);  I was struck by the positive energy all over the school.

The kids are happy. All the teachers and staff are busy, but happy. They are finishing strong.

This happiness is why the days are so jam-packed in May.  It’s all for our kids.

Being welcomed, needed and appreciated made me feel small for my moment of selfishness earlier this month.  

We’ve got 2 more weeks of fun-filled days ahead of us.  Armed with my checklist and a positive, community friendly attitude we will finish strong too!

Do you volunteer at your kids’ school? Please share your thoughts!

JAFRA Product of the Week

JAFRA Royal Almond Oil

This week I'm showcasing a product that has quickly become a MUST for me! JAFRA's Royal Almond Body Oil.

Product Description: Soften and smooth your skin with the light refreshing essence of sweet almond blossoms. This collection features the lightest lotions to an incredibly rich body oil that deeply moisturizes and softens even the driest skin.

Product Price: $ 21.50

Ladies, trust me when I say, you will LOVE this oil as much as I do. A little dab will do, so this bottle will last you a long time. I've been using mine every other day ( you won't need it daily) for 2 months and I'm not even half way through the bottle.
 The description of the scent is right on target too. This oil smells sweet in your hand, like Marzipan, but once you blend it in, it's not heavy at all.

Another great feature of this oil is it absorbs quickly so I use it with my tanning gel! Works like a charm. No streaking, no slow dry time AND no off-putting scent.

If you would like to learn more about my product of the week, click HERE.

Do you use DIY tanning products? If so, what brand?