Tastebud edition: Bolthouse Farms

I absolutely love this drink. A former co-worker of mine introduced me to this drink back in 04 and I've been drinking it ever since.
I fell in love with the Vanilla Chai Tea:

It's a soy protein drink, and it is delicious. It doesn't taste like milk, and it is very sweet and filling. I can easily drink a glass for breakfast and feel full till lunch time.

From the site: Our Perfectly Protein® Vanilla Chai Tea is a smooth blend of soy protein, brewed green tea, and chai spices all naturally sweetened with a subtle hint of vanilla. In addition to energizing the body with a heart-healthy supply of protein, this delicious drink is brimming with nutrients like Vitamin C, B6 and B12, iron, zinc, magnesium, 18 amino acids, and 37 grams of isoflavonoids per serving.

Hazelnut Latte and Mocha Cappuccino are two other great flavors (but will make you use the bathroom something serious)

 For those who might not like a milk like consistency, they have other flavors also.

I've tried those and plenty others, they are really good. You can find Bolthouse Farms in your local supermarket. 

Bolthouse

A No Go: Wet and Wild Eye Makeup remover

Purchased this during the Walgreens 50% off sale during the holidays. This will be short because this mess is a definite no no if you want to use your eyes and see.

This mess burned the crap out of my eyes. Usually I can use a makeup remover (for eyes or not) and it removes not only in one swipe, but it doesn't burn. This felt like I literally wiped my eyes with alchohol. Even alcohol probably wouldn't burn this bad. :-/ It's oil free and has aloe vera, but um no.

I can say that it's ok to use if you want to do a quick clean up after a makeup look, under the eyes, or if you want that sharp line/outer v. But to wipe off a full eyeshadow look? No mam. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Rave: Dermasil lotion

I have an interesting story to go with this blog.


I've had ezcema since I was an infant. (Associated with my asthma unfortunately.) Well, my daughter has a mild case of ezcema, and of course as a parent I've researched, purchased and tried many things to control it. Hers is a very mild case, and for a time Extra virgin coconut oil did the job really well, but I have no idea what's happening this winter because it broke both of us out. (insert sad face here)

Well, I came across Dermasil lotion at my local Dollar Tree store and decided to test it out on my skin first. After a few days I gave it the ok and tried it on my two year old. I've been filling and refilling her hydro-cortisone cream for months now, and fortunately and surprisingly for once I haven't had too since I started using this lotion on her. :-) Her skin is super moisturized and soft with it. She isn't itching, and I haven't seen her scratching or any dry patches, or visible signs of rashes on her skin. Most of all she is not complaining. It was to the point where I was applying her prescribed cream every night and after every bath. :-/


Well, I told my mother one day in excitement about what I discovered and how it was working so well, and she swears that she told me about the lotion when my daughter was a few months old. She said that when I was a baby my doctor precribed Dermasil or Aveeno, and apparently at the time Dermasil was about $20 a bottle. :-O I did a little surfing and noticed that it's being sold online for quite the price. :-/ I'm very fortunate that the dollar store carries this brand. It's apparently made by doctors in a pharmeacutical lab, so I'm sure they had dry skin and other skin issues in mind when they created it.  :-)

If you have sensitive skin, ezcema, or any other skin issues that other drugstore brands, or prescribed lotions werent solving, I urge you to give this lotion a chance. It's probably older than I am ( I didn't check) and I am 28, and it was being used on my skin about 26 yrs ago. LOL!

Review coming soon....

Dollar tree link and reviews

Random nail art

Nail art I did on my nails and friends

Nail haul

Here a just a few nail hauls/ pix over the past few months, most were gifted, and some bought. I will do a review on Forever21's Love and Beauty polishes because I am loving this brand of polish right now. (snapped with cell phone)

LA. colors:


Milani (scored these for 99 cents at a new beauty supply store in my area)


Love & Beauty

Nails, nail nails

Here are some more nails pics. A mix of simple colors and designs. Enjoy:

Playing catch up...

I've been away for quite some time, but I'm back full force with lots to share.
Here are some nail designs I've done over the past few months, for friends and myself:

Just experimenting...