Do you colour your hair at home? What hair dye do you use?

•  I just tried the Nice 'N Easy Natural Radiant Auburn, has the natural looking colour with tones and highlights. Three salon tones in one simple step with a colour seal conditioner
• I was asked to do a review on it so here are my before and after pics with my thoughts on the overall product
• The opinions expressed are those of my own and not necessarily the sponsors or its affiliates.

When my hair colour arrived I was excited to try it!  I had let my hair go and I had some nasty roots.  I have never used nice n easy but I know it does cover grey hair as well.  I have a few grey hair around my hairline in the temples of my head.  So I said this is it time to get to colouring.

   I got all set up in the bathroom and decided to take some pictures of my hair before the transformation.

BEFORE

Look at the roots, and my hair is a mousy colour before I started

I didn't even have make up on so you are the privileged ones to see me oh natural, ha ha.

I mixed the solution and found that it was a bit drippy and was wiping parts of my bathroom.  I am used to the colour being a bit more thick in consistency.  The smell of the product was a bit on the strong side.  I will have to say though when it was time to apply the colour seal conditioner it smelled fantastic!  The scent was like coconuts and I love that smell, also covered the grey and the overall affect was multifaceted colour which looked pretty amazing and very shiny and healthy.  Best of all no more roots!!!

AFTER pictures look no more roots!

I was happy with the results as the colour is vibrant and my hair looks healthy and the colour is even looking.

It has more dimension too it as well.

Here is my rating of Nice 'N Easy

                                            

                                                 Texture or consistency of the mixture 

                                                      

The scent of the hair dye

                                                       

The  scent of the Colour Seal conditioner

The overall performance of the  product

                                     

The claims of the 3 Tones in one simple step

100% Grey Coverage

In my opinion the only thing that the company could improve on is the smell of the dye and consistency or texture of the mixture, but it does give nice results!

So tell me what brand of hair colour do you use?  Have you tried Nice 'N Easy?  What do you think of it?

DIY Homemade Hand Scrub

I love to experiment by using natural products or making scrubs, face masks and things out of products I already have around the house.  I came across this how to make a sugar scrub (Do-it-yourself ) for your hands and thought I would share it with you.

By: Debra SteilenHomemade Brown Sugar Body ScrubMake this fragrant exfoliator in your kitchen and add it to your beauty routine for extra-soft skin.

Ingredients 250 mL (1 cup) light or dark brown sugar
125 mL (1/2 cup) coconut oil*
5 mL (1 tsp) Vitamin E (available online or at vitamin stores)
5 mL (1 tsp) vanilla extract or essential oil such as lemon or lavender (optional)

*Tip: Substitute 125 mL (1/2 cup) of extra virgin olive oil or sweetened almond oil.

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients (except brown sugar) in a mixing bowl and stir
2. Add one cup of brown sugar and mix well with a wire whisk or hand mixer (be sure to break up any lumps as you stir)
3. Stop when the mixture resembles moist sand; if the mixture feels too dry, add more oil a few drops at a time, and if it feels too oily, add more brown sugar until the mixture reaches the desired consistency
4. Rub a small amount into your skin using circular motions
5. Once the sugar is rubbed in, rinse your hands and follow with a treatment of yourfavourite lotion

Sugar Scrub Tips

• Store the brown sugar in an airtight container for up to three months.
• Note that contents will settle, so mix the scrub before using.
• Sugar scrubs are not usually recommended for the face.
• Leave on the skin for a few minutes before thoroughly rinsing under warm water, and then pat dry.
• Apply skin lotion for an extra dose of indulgence.

Tip: Be careful when using this body scrub when bathing; the oils may make the bathtub or shower floor a little slippery.

Sugar Scrubs Make Cute, Inexpensive GiftsFor a vintage look Mom or Grandma will love, store the scrub in a clean Mason jar with a galvanized steel lid. Wrap thick twine around the neck, and tie it into a shoestring-type bow.

Looking for a shower gift in the bride’s wedding colours? Package the scrub in a clear glass jar with a stainless-steel lid. Wrap the desired colour of taffeta ribbon around the lid and tie it in a bow. Tuck a small silk flower between the ribbon and the jar for added charm.

Need a trendy gift for your best friend? Package the scrub in a clean canning jar. Wrap colourful Washi tape around the canning-jar lid. Create a colour-coordinated label on your computer and attach it to the front of the jar with crafts glue.

Want to delight a new mom? Package the scrub in a clean baby-food jar.

Instructions

1. Decorate the lid with a scrap of pink, blue or gender-neutral fabric cut into a circle 5 centimetres (2 inches) larger than the jar lid
2. Use a dab of glue to attach the circle to the lid
3. Gather the excess fabric around the neck of the jar, and secure with a pretty coordinating ribbon tied in a bow

Tip: Don’t forget to include a small tag listing the ingredients and instructions for using the scrub.

Do you have Puffy Bags or Uneven Skin Tone?

COVERGIRL + OLAY Products

Have you tried the new products yet by Covergirl  + Olay?  I was given the opportunity to do a review on the the Covergirl + Olay Facelift Effect Firming Make up Light/Medium and the De-puffer Eye Concealer 340 Light Medium.

Here is what I discovered , I think I was born with bags under my eyes as they are always puffy and dark daily.  As I am getting older I find my skin pigment is more blotchy, uneven and sometimes red.

This is a picture of me with no  make up on- au natural which not to many people get to see.

I found that the Facelift Effect Firming Make up did wonders for my skin.  My skin is not dry or flaky, felt very moisturized, seemed to reduce some of my lines and
toned down the red in my skin and made it more even.

The De-Puffer Eye Concealer helped to even out the dark marks under my eyes and helped smooth out the deep dark indentations of the circles under my eyes.

Overall I liked the effect my skin had by using these products.

Disclaimer:  I received these products through Buzz agent for review and the opinions expressed are those of my own and are not those of the sponsors or its affiliates.

So tell me what do you think of the effect the products had on my skin?  Have you ever tried these products?

 

DIY Piggy Bank

I came across this cute craft and is a great project and a way to recycle those 2 litre pop bottles. Easy to make with the children and they will love it.

I thought it was so cute I had to share it.

By: Liz Elliott
Kids will love saving money in an animal-themed bank they made themselves. When they are ready to spend, just pop off the cap!

Tip: Before you begin, clean your empty bottle. Fill it up three-quarters with water and add a few drops of dish soap. Cap the bottle and shake vigorously. Remove the cap and rinse with water. Store upside down until dry.

Piggy Bank

Materials
Empty 2-litre plastic bottle
2 bath tissue tubesPink acrylic paint
2 googly eyes
Pink pipe cleaner
Craft glue
Craft knife
Scissors
Black marker
Pink button (optional)

Instructions

1. Paint the outsides of each bath tissue tube pink. Paint one tube pink on the inside. Set aside to dry
2. Paint the outside of the 2-liter bottle and the cap pink, then set aside to dry*
3. Cut out two pig ears from the tube with the inside painted, and then cut three flaps along each base
4. Cut the remaining tubes into four 3 1/2-centimetre (1 1/2-inch) sections, which will serve as the pig’s legs
5. Using craft glue, attach the legs, ears and eyes to the body. You may need to trim the legs to fit the contour of the bottle correctly. Allow the glue to dry
6. Using the craft knife, cut a coin slot in the top of the pig’s back
7. Cut a small hole in the base of the bottle for the pig’s tail. Coil the pipe cleaner around a pencil or finger, then feed one end through the hole
8. Trim the legs (bath tissue tubes) as needed to help the pig stand flat
9. Put the cap back on the bottle and draw two piggy nostrils on the end, or glue on a pink button

*Tip: When painting the 2-litre bottle, paint one half and set aside to dry. After it dries, paint the other half. This way, you never need to set a wet side down.

Piggy Bank VariationsTurn your piggy bank into a variety of other animals by customizing the instructions for the piggy bank to fit.

• Make a dog by painting the materials brown and opting for droopy ears.

Tip: Have some fun making a dog “collar” from something that’s already in the house, such as a bandana, an oversized rubber band or even a collar that your real-life dog has outgrown.

• Craft a cat by painting materials black and white, making the ears pointy and using the pipe cleaners as whiskers.
• Make a penguin by using the bottom half of two 2-liters — held together by tape or glue — wrapping in black and white craft paper with a yellow beak. Turn the penguin into an owl by swapping out brown paper and paint.
• Turn a 2-liter into a lion by painting the materials yellow and adding a mane of brown and yellow paper strips.

Tip: Let the kids choose their piggy bank pet’s colour. There’s no reason why a cat can’t be blue or a pig can’t be green. Let their imaginations run wild!

Oh My "GOSH" !

Collection #3 is the kit I received to review. The kit came with the cosmetic bag,
  004 Natural Mineral Powder,002 Defining Brow Gel, Gosh Double Precision Mascara, Gosh Lip Lacquer 006 Funky Lips.
 I was recently given the opportunity to review Gosh cosmetics through Chick Advisor and the opinions expressed are those of my own and not those of the sponsor. or its affiliates.
                   

 Here are pictures of me with the one side of my face done up in Gosh Cosmetics and the other with none to show you the effect and see how it gave me a more polished look with it.

First I would like to say that I am pleased with the overall effect of the appearance of my skin.  Oh My Gosh I was impressed!!

The mineral powder was light and covered well, the mascara was nice and smooth, I loved the brow gel as it was a soft and subtle look.  My daughter teases me all the time and tells me my eyebrows look like hockey sticks, ha ha.  I found the gel to be easy to apply and it stayed on my brows and there was no smearing or smudging.  The Lip Lacquer was smooth and made your lips feel moist but was greasy like some lip glosses.  The only thing I did not like with the lip lacquer is it was a bit smudgy for me and the colour was not good for me.  The make up bag was great quality and liked that the top was mesh and you can see through it.
 The only thing that I could have used was bag cover up as I have bags under my eyes.

But overall I was very happy with the overall look and quality of the products.

Thanks GOSH for making me Beautiful!!!

Support the Cause-Cancer Fundraiser Update

  Cancer Rock N Rally

Sat Oct. 4th

2 pm to 11 pm

Welland Fair grounds, Niagara Street

Heather & Friends

2 pm to 5 pm

Heather Glabb 

Philip Bosley                          

Ed Bertoli

                          

Wayne Hosick

Karaoke Sing-Off Contest  2pm to 4 pm

Good Time Country Karaoke Host- Rick Clarke

Chelsea Crites

7 pm to 9 pm

Brad Boland

5 pm to 6 pm

    

Derek Hanson

Line Dancing Lessons

6pm to 7 pm

Cosmic Caravan

9:30pm to 10:30 pm

 Proceeds Benefit

“Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Centre”

$10.00 Admission

                            Free Admission 12 and under

       Cash raffle tickets are being sold

1 for $2 or 3 for $5

1st Prize-$500

 2nd Prize-$250

3rd Prize-$150
4th and 5th Prize $50

 To purchase raffle tickets, Vendor rentals, or any questions message or call
Bruce Kidd - 905 -735 -1759
Rick Clarke - 905 -732 - 4941
Zeta McMillan - 905 - 834 - 7242

Totally Awesome Penny Sale

Donations

Canadian Tire

Port Colborne Dairy Queen

Little Ceasars

Home Hardware

Eden Fantasy

Goodman's Flowers

Pizza Hut

Fireside Restaurant

Mouse Trap

Paul Hardy Greenhouse

Blue Star

Shoppers Drug Mart

R & B Auto

Food Basics

MacFrugals

J R Services

David Chevrolet

Eva Converes

Jiffy Lube

Pet Food Outlet

Lucianos Pizza

Botanix

Rice Road Greenhouse

Semenuks

Esso Gas Station

Bailey's Steak House

King St Car Wash
Belmont Hotel
Bargain Shop

And many more

 Let's Make this a successful day by showing our support for a great cause and enjoying ourselves as well!

                                       

              

Say No to Cancer !

Cancer has affected so many people and you are hearing more cases of it often.  I had cancer and went through treatments and I am cancer free now.  When I was first diagnosed the the C word my heart dropped, I was in shock, stressed  and I felt very alone.  I had a good support system, great doctors  and many prayers were prayed for me.  I believe that battles you go through in your life make you a stronger person.  My heart goes out to anyone that has been diagnosed with it.  If you are battling it remember to stay positive, have a good support system, remember you will get through this and you are not alone! 

Some friends I know are putting on a Fundraiser for Wellspring Niagara cancer support and from what I went through I believe in the cause so I wanted to be a part of it. I believe if we stand together in the fight we can all make a difference. 

Here are the Details of the Event

Cancer Rock N Rally For Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support

Saturday Oct 4,2014

Welland Fairgrounds

1100 Niagara Street

Welland,ON

2pm-11pm

Admission- $10 Adults  Children 12 and under Free-Door Prizes

Free Line Dancing Lessons by Derek Hanson

Totally Awesome Penny Sale( So much stuff!!!!) I love penny sales.

Entertainment for the Children Clowns and more

Karaoke Sing-off Contest 2-4:30 pm

Music Line Up

3-5 pm Heather Glabb & Friends


                                                              

Heather Glabb



                                               

                                                           Philip Bosley

5-6 pm  Brad Boland

You can visit Brad Boland's website here       

7-9 pm  Chelsea Crites   


          

Talented country singer Chelsea Crites has already achieved so much. She is currently signed with Shoreline Records and has been the sensation of multiple newspapers from several Canadian cities such as Brampton, St. Catharines, Toronto and Guelph and also from Nashville TN in the U.S. , Hamilton Spectator , Guelph Mercury , CBC.ca , HECFI.ca just to name a few . For a girl from the small town of Port Colborne, Ontario, she has been amazing fans from the Niagara region and beyond since she was seven years old. Chelsea dreamed of being a country singer since she was a little girl, and now her dreams are coming true. Spokesperson for Oscar’s Roadhouse Lisette Stauch said the following of Chelsea Crites “She’s this amazing country singer and she’s been all over the place, and now we are thrilled to have her at Oscar’s.” It is Chelsea’s growing reputation from amazing performances that enables venue owners speak so highly of her.

In 2009 Chelsea was nominated for Niagara Rising Star. She has been gigging weekly with her talented band since 2010. In 2011 Chelsea was showcased throughout Hamilton and the CCMA’s and was the house singer at Tootsies in Nashville TN. She has performed the Tailgate parties (prestigious pre-show concerts at Hamilton’s very own Copps Coliseum) for acts such as Alan Jackson, Ryan Laird , Johnny Reid, Carolynn Dawn John , Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town , Eli Young , Colt Ford and Eric Church. She has also opened for Canada’s own Crystal Shawanda in Chatham Ontario , She has also opened up for Jason McCoy Canadian Singer/Songwriter on 3 dates of his The Perfect Gift Tour . Also Chelsea Crites has opened up for world known actor William Shatner , and shared the stage with MANY Canadian household names such as Dallas Smith , Bobby Wills , Deric Ruttan the 2013 Annual Ciderfest , Tim Hicks , Gil Grand , Marshall Dane and Doc Walker .

Chelsea has been featured in many festivals and fairs, has appeared on Country radio/Hamilton stations 820 Cham and KX94.7 New Country, radio INDI 101.5, radio CFRZ 98.3 , Knight Rider Radio in Kentucky , Conversations Live with Cyrus Webb based in Mississippi , In The Country with Dave Woods and appeared on the local television shows The Joe Show and , REMIC tv/Entertainment Extra & CHCH all in 2012. Chelsea has also appeared in several indie movie roles in 2011/12 and has recently shot her first music video for her single ‘If Your Hearts Not In It.” Aside from playing exciting shows all over Niagara and beyond, acting and gaining fans, Chelsea has been busy songwriting with musical legends like John Ellison who wrote the hit song ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’. Be sure to watch for her first EP available in 2014 which has quite abit of Nashville influences with songs written by Nashville songwriters and tracks also written by Chelsea Crites herself and hit Canadian songwriters as well . Chelsea had the pleasure of working with a top notch producer in Nashville along with guitarist for the stars John Willis who has played on the albums of Luke Bryan , Shania Twain , Lee Ann Rimes , Alabama , Kenny Chesney , Taylor Swift , Faith Hill , Tim McGraw , Willie Nelson ,Brian McKnight , Florida Georgia Line ,Blake Shelton , Josh Thompson , Toby Keith , Jewel , Lionel Richie , Reba , Lonestar , Joe Diffie , Lee Brice , Cowboy Troy , Locash Cowboy . Just to name a few .

Chelsea has been using her talents to help those in need by showcasing for the Autism Fundraiser, Cancer Awareness fundraiser , Adults with Disabilities and loves to help where she can. Be sure to keep an eye on Chelsea Crites as this is just the beginning of a promising multidimensional performance career. On May 4th Chelsea performed at Hamilton Place for her own headlining concert which was a nearly sold out show with many impressive humble reviews. Chelsea draws a very impressive crowd in the Niagara and GTA area and Internationally . Chelsea's fan page has sky rocketed in the last few months as she is quickly rising in her career approaching nearly 10 000 + active dedicated fans and tourists that follow her performances.

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If you would like more information on Chelsea Crites you can visit her website here



Merchant Vendors Spots available contact Rick Clarke or Bruce Kydd

Donations 
Port Colborne Dairy Queen-Gift Certificate
Little Ceasars Gift Card 
Home Hardware Port Colborne
Scentsy
Eden Fantasy
Fire Side Restaurant 
Mouse Trap 
Paul Hardy Greenhouse 
Shoppers Drug Mart 
Blue Star Restaurant 
R & B Auto 
David Chevrolet
J R Services 
MacFrugals 
Food Basics 
Pizza Hut 
Goodman's Flowers 
Royal Pet
Jiffy Lube

Eva Converes- In Memory of her daughter Claudia
(and many more)



Cash raffle tickets are being sold
1 For $2 or 3 for $5
1st Prize-$500
2nd Prize-$250
3rd Prize-$150
4th and 5th Prize $50
Proceeds go to Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support foundation
You do not need to be present to win :)

To purchase raffle tickets, Vendor rentals, or any questions message or call
Bruce Kidd - 905-735-1759
Rick Clarke- 905-732-4941
Zeta McMillan-905-834-7242




Lets All Make A Difference and Come out to support a great cause.

Garnier Color Shield Products Review

I received these products complimentary for testing purposes from  Influenster .

My package arrived in the mail and it came with the Garnier Color Shield Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave in Shine and Care.

 I love coloring my hair red but find it fades quickly. Also your hair gets very damaged from coloring it and can get  dull and dry.  
Garnier #ColorShield  products lock in color and help to resist fading.  This was a big plus for me! Also more shine and healthier looking hair


The scent of these products were amazing as I love Acai berry, the products enhanced my color and left my hair shiny and clean.  I have very thin hair but yet it always gets tangles in the neck area and I found using these products my hair was tangle free which was really nice.  I didn't wash my hair the next day to see how the products stood up and I was pleasantly amazed that my hair still looked fresh and shiny without any tangles.  My hair had no frizz as I use a blow dryer on my hair.
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Here is a picture of my hair after using the products

These products locked in the color and I could see how it enhanced my hair color!

Garnier Colour Shield gets a rating of 5 Stars for

Performance, Shine, Strength, Resilience, Scent

If you haven't tried the Garnier Color Shield products yet I would encourage you to give them a try! I know you won't be disappointed.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are those of my own and not necessarily that of the Company or its affiliates.

The Good Food Box

ABOUT US

The Good Food Box is a volunteer non-profit, produce buying cooperative to help everyone to include more fresh fruits and vegetables in their meals.

The low cost of the Good Food Box is made possible because of group buying. By pooling their money, Good Food Box participants can buy food wholesale and get better prices. Volunteer labour for sorting and packing keeps the prices down. The selection of produce in the box changes according to the season, quality, and affordability at the time. The Good Food Box buys direct from farmers when possible.

What We Do

The Good Food Box deliver boxes, the size of blue recycling boxes, of fresh fruit and vegetables to Host Sites each month.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

During the first three business days of the month you order and pay for your box at the Host Site closest or most convenient to you also you can purchase it online and pay with a credit card or paypal. The boxes are packed and distributed on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month to the Host Sites. If distribution day is on a holiday, the next day will be scheduled for distribution. The Host Site will then contact you to let you know that your box is ready. Please bring a bag or container to carry your food home in. Payments can be made by cash or cheque at your selected Host Site.

OUR PRICES

Large - $20 This is ideal for a family of 3 or 4
Small - $15 Ideal for 1 or 2 people

I started ordering the good food box and I love it. I always order the Large because for an extra $5 you get much more so it is the best deal in my opinion. I started ordering this last month and it really helps with cutting the cost on a low income.  It just makes sense to me to purchase one as I love my fruit and vegetables.  Here is a picture I took to show you what you can get in it.Saving money is great but you are also supporting your local farmers as well.
                                                    AUGUST-The Good Food Box-Large $20

To order yours click on your location 

Niagara,  Hamilton,  York Region,  Toronto, Sudbury, Ottawa