The Best Place for Massages in Orange County

Isn't funny how when we were kids, our parents used to have to TELL us to relax? We would whine about nap time and suffer through any kind of quiet time because this meant an ending to play time. I find this very ironic now, since I cherish any kind of nap I can get and having some peace and quiet is like taking a mini vacation.

A great way for me to achieve peace, quiet and relaxation is at my favorite day spa. They give the best massages in Orange County.  I can't get enough of going there and I don't just go for the massages. They also have a huge menu of body treatments including: spray tans, waxing, facials, and so much more.

I love coming here and I always look forward to my next appointment. What day spa is your favorite?

A cool adult snack for the summer

Want something that's cool, sweet and refreshing for a great adult snack?

Why not try an old recipe for wine marinated grapes?!

 Fruit is no doubt almost always a great choice when soaked in booze!  

The end results should look something like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source of photo below:

 

 

http://thursdaynightsmackdown.com/2008/06/22/marinated-grapes/ 

 

 

 

 

 

How can you make these tasty little grapes? Its easy!

 

You will need the following:

 

A bottle of wine

 

A large pitcher

 

Fresh grapes

 

3 tablespoons of Zest

 

1/4 cup of sugar

 

A place in your refrigerator/freezer

 

Fill the large picture of wine, grapes, 3 tablespoons of Zest and 1/4 a cup of sugar. Let your grapes sit in the refrigerator for about a day (24 hours).  Take them out of the fridge and out of the picture. Feel free to add a few more tablespoons of sugar. Once you have done this place them in the freezer. Keep in there until they are frozen. In the meantime, you can always pour your wine back in its bottle and store in the fridge!

 

 

With a few short hours of taking them out, you will be snacking on them and enjoying a glass of marinated wine!

 

CLICK HERE for more info on Snozzberries!!

 

 

 



Spice Up Your Boring Old Bar Stools

Hello! I was searching Pinterest and came across a blog that I thought was really neat! It shows you step by step how to turn your basic bar stool into a comfortable and stylish seat! Its really not all that difficult and pretty inexpensive as well. Why not check it out? We gave our basic bar stools to a friend but I know plenty of people who have them. I figured they might want to see this for a neat idea =)

* Note: These photos are NOT mine nor was this idea. Please click on the source's link below the photo for the rightful owner. Thank you =)

 

Here is a link to the blog in which I found this neat idea so please CLICK HERE!

 

You start out with a basic stool like this or similar. Round top ones can work as well.

 

 Source: http://aloandbeholdlife.blogspot.com/2012/09/repurposed-kitchen-stools.html

 

Some supplies you will need:

 

Source: http://aloandbeholdlife.blogspot.com/2012/09/repurposed-kitchen-stools.html

 

Click on the link above and follow the steps on the site to create a new look for your bar stools. The photo below shows the final products. The new seats make a big change for changing so little in the room =)

 

Source: http://aloandbeholdlife.blogspot.com/2012/09/repurposed-kitchen-stools.html

 

Thank you for reading =)



Easy Teeth Whitening Tip Worth Sharing

Hello readers! Not long ago I put out a blog for teeth whitening and now I have came across an easier way worth trying as well! My other blog showed you how to create a paste that you use to brush your teeth. I gave it a shot but also came to the painful realization that I needed dental work. OUCH!!! So, I'll have to continue my teeth whitening experiments sometime this summer. Feel free to try this next tip. 

 

 

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_swab

 

What you will need:

 

A cotton swab (Q-tips work well)

Hydrogen Peroxide

Toothbrush

Tooth Paste

 

Simply take a cotton swab and dip it in a cap full of hydrogen peroxide. Use it to scrub the peroxide on your teeth. Leave it on for only about 30 seconds. After that brush your teeth as you normally would. Rinse out your mouth with water. Try this in the morning and before bed for just one week and it is said that you will see results.

 

I tried this (once a day) when I was a little younger and it did seem to make a slight difference in that short amount of time. Good luck =)

Custom Engagement Rings 101

Have you ever been engagement ring shopping or always had an idea of what you wanted your "rock" to look like? Your not alone. While many girls find luck with a ring "off the rack" others are diving into deeper waters, customizing their own engagement rings. Sounds cool doesn't it, but how does one go about the process? Follow along. 

Custom Engagement Rings 101

Know your budget: this seems like a no-brainer but it's easy to go into a jewelry store with an open mind and forget that you need to keep on track with your budget. Let your jeweler know right away so he or she can steer you clear of expensive features you can't afford.
Express Yourself: Don't forget to bring your unique personality through your ring. This is the most important part of custom engagement rings!
Don't forget the wedding band: When choosing your engagement ring, don't forget to keep the design of your wedding band as well
Take is slow: The last thing you want to do is rush into this process. Take it easy and let your true personality fly through the ring, most importantly, don't rush.

One of My Favorite Clothing Has EVERYTHING from Formal Dresses, Casual Clothing, and Even Junior Plus Size Clothing

I love it when I can find a website that has a great selection, fashion trends, and of course pieces that stay within my budget. I would much rather shop for sun dress that cost $30 where I can buy two or three than shop for a sun dress that is $80, where I would only be able to get one. 

Pacific Plex seriously has it all. They carry such a wide variety of clothing on this site and have formal dresses (prom, bridesmaid, and even bridal gowns!), casual clothing such as capris, shorts, jeans, tops, zip-ups, and more, swimwear for summer, and even junior plus size clothing. 

If you're wanting to update your wardrobe for a change of season, now is the time to do it! 

My Top Favorite Perfumes

Hey there! Since I blogged about what I used for products on my wedding day, I thought I might as well do one more blog about some products. This time, I'll share with you my top favorite fragrances. Whatever the occasion, I have one for almost every mood or event you might experience!

 

First off, I LOVE Lilu! It is sold at Pacsun stores. Well wait... they sold it then they stopped carrying it, then they sold it again and now I'm not 100% sure if its still in stores. All I know is when I come across a bottle, I buy it! Its probably the most affordable out of all of my favorites. Its usually somewhere between about $12 and $25 depending on the size and you get bang for your buck. Why? In my opinion it is a really pretty smell that seems to last for awhile =) I typically wear it during the day. It has a floral scent and makes you picture Hawaii =)

 

 

Source: http://www.freewebs.com/xoxoilovemoixoxo/apps/photos/photo?photoid=6933335

 

 

Second, I wore Lucky You by Lucky Brand on my wedding day. Why Lucky? Probably because I was all out of my first choice (Very Sexy) ha ha, but Lucky is still one of my top favorites. I have wore it since high school and even the smell of it brings back memories of my younger years. This one is great for daytime or evening use.

Source: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lucky-You-for-1.7oz-Eau-De-Toilette/1634976?findingMethod=rr

 

 

 

Third, obviously Very Sexy by Victoria's Secret. My friends and I went into the store years ago and tested out every one they had. We all agreed that this was the sexiest smell they had! I love it! Definitely a favorite for going out at night =)


Source: http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/very-sexy-fragrance/eau-de-parfum-very-sexy?ProductID=95672&CatalogueType=OLS

 

Forth, I'd have to say The Body by Victoria's Secret. It has a strong scent that I also use either during the day or at night. Not much else to add except to assure you that it leaves a great smell!


Source: http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/body-by-victoria/eau-de-parfum-body-by-victoria?ProductID=68623&CatalogueType=OLS

That's all! Thanks for reading =)

My Hair For The Big Day

Hello readers! Step into this brides world as she is trying to figure out just what to do about her hair.

I usually have zero problem coloring my hair on a whim. I have had all kinds of colors from black, all types of brown, red, bright blonde, fuchsia, multi-colored, etc. You would think I wouldn't have a problem making a decision, but nope. I went back and forth, back and forth until I finally showed up at my stylists house with my extensions in hand and said... "What do you think?"

 I figured I would start off safe and go with a brown and blonde ombre. She did a great job lifting the black out of my hair. She also colored it something close to a dirty blonde and colored the top brown. I was happy. I went on with my day but when I got home I looked in the mirror and said "No guts, no glory!" I realized I was going to regret not having at least a little purple in my hair. Don't ask why purple. In my opinion, it can look pretty for a hair color and it was also one of our wedding colors so... why not?!

With only about two days until the wedding, I had to make some changes to my hair and fast!! The pressure was on!

I couldn't add purple strands to the ombre I had going on so I had to color brown over parts of the dirty blonde. I felt bad because it is very hard on your hair to lift black and here I just wasted part of that process but it had to be done if I wanted purple added. When all was said and done I now had my dark brown on top but it blended in and mixed with purple chunks and the dirty blonde as it went down to the ends. Sounds odd but the results were great!!

 

 

Now that the wedding is over, I am glad I took a risk and added a pop of color to my hair! It really stood out against my all white dress =)

Where can you pick up a similar color? Check out your local Sally Beauty Supply or CLICK HERE to check them out online!

 

Wedding Makeup Pt 2

Hey readers! Here is part two for my wedding makeup blogs =)

If you didn't realize it already, I did my own makeup. Call me picky but I would just rather do my own makeup. Every girl has her own way of doing it, ha ha.

 The funny thing about my makeup for the big day is, it really wasn't too different from what I normally use!

 

 Above is a photo showing what I used for my eyes... not including my mascara however which was by Maybelline.

 

I always use New York Color Liquid Eyeliner! It's super cheap and does the job! A good product for everyday use. I also had a friend give me a shimmer kit thingy from Physicians Formula. I fell in love with it. When I went to the store I picked up this eye shadow by Physicians Formula called Nude. CLICK HERE for a link to the product. Its a little spendy but worth it! You can pick it up in the cosmetics section at Walmart. This is also great for everyday use. 

 

Last but not least, here is what I used for my lips.

 

 

Nothing too outrageous but keep in mind this is for a wedding so I kept my hot pink lipstick in the drawer for another day, ha ha. I have blogged about Maybelline's Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick in the past and I still love it! This particular shade is 025 Beige. I topped it off with Covergirl's Wetslicks Lip Gloss. I forgot how much of an effect a touch of gloss can give.

 Well that about does it for my wedding makeup products! Nothing too crazy but these are all products that I love and I use most of them on a daily basis. Well worth trying =)

An Easy Way To Clean Your Fridge

Hey readers! I feel like I just scrubbed out our refrigerator a couple weeks ago. When I went in there the other day, I noticed that its getting all sticky-icky again. Sometimes I just do not have the time to take everything out and scrub it. I thought to myself there has got to be an easier way to keep this fridge clean! Then I remembered that last winter I had seen a photo on Pinterest showing someones idea to use press and seal plastic wrap on your shelves! I went to Walmart and of course forgot to grab it, even though that was one of my main reasons for going (it happens! Ha ha) With that said, I have not done it yet but I will show you photos from a website and give you quick directions on how to do it yourself!

 

*Note: Please click on the source below the photos and give them the credit for the photos and the idea. Thank you =)

 

Source: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-10-way-to-keep-your-fridge-clean-forever-171720

 

 

Clean out your shelves of any items and scrub them clean if they are not clean already. Once you have completed that, carefully cover each shelf with the press and seal plastic wrap. Make sure the sticky side is down. You will need about two pieces for each shelf depending on your fridge. Be sure to press down on the wrap so that it sticks to the shelf. When you are done it will look something like the photo above. I think it adds a neat look to your fridge if you use decorated wrap but the choice is yours. Its not like we spend much time staring at our fridge ;)

 

Source: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-10-way-to-keep-your-fridge-clean-forever-171720

 

 

When you are done, put your items back on the shelves. The next time you notice a small spill or see that its getting sticky, simply removed the plastic wrap and replace it with a new piece. Worth a try right?!

Send Out Couples Shower Invitations Instead of Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Invitations

Many trends are changing when it comes to weddings. It used to be so traditional and now it seems like more and more people are going off the path of tradition and veering towards fun and exciting NEW things! Nobody ever said that your wedding has to be like everybody else's. Since you are your own person, do it however you wish!

I've noticed that a lot of people are straying from doing the traditional bachelor/bachelorette parties. Not everybody in the wedding party wants to get crazy and wild by going out. A couple's shower is a fun way to celebrate together with close friends. You don't have to be separated to have fun and this is a great way to do this. 

If you're planning a couple's shower, find games and activities for guys AND girls. Send out your couple's shower invitations so that it's clear to your guests that this is a party for both of you. Also, remember to have FUN!!

Fun Makeup Products I Used On My Wedding Day Pt 1

 Ladies, listen up =) I get asked often by some of you what products I use for my hair, my skin, what makeup do I use and so on and so forth. Well, my wedding was no different! I'm more than happy to share what I had spread out on my mother-in-laws counter top just minutes before it was time to leave for the ceremony!

 I covered my skin in my most recent two blogs that I posted earlier tonight. Now I'm going to share with you what I used for makeup. These are products that I use on the regular sometimes as well.

 

First off, starting from the left side I tried out the Correction Crème from Hard Candy. This was my first time using this but since I am a huge fan of Hard Candy Cosmetics, I figured I'd see how it works. The package says 5 Flawless Results in 1:
color corrects skin tone
oil free
neutralizes undertone
brightens complexion
evens skin texture

My take on it... I liked it. I wasn't overly thrilled about it but I also wouldn't say I wasted my money either. I bought a Medium since I have been tanning. It worked almost the same as my other cover up which works pretty well. I still had a couple visible flaws but that's just me. These products aren't supposed to make miracles happen, ha ha. Since it worked as well as my Cover Girl cover up, I'd probably buy it again.

The second product is my Blush Crush Baked Blush number 126- "Pin Up" by Hard Candy. By the way, all of the Hard Candy products that I show can be found at Walmart.
This blush went on with a light pink that wasn't too dramatic... I liked that! It left a shimmer which brightened up my cheeks. There isn't much else to say except I loved it!

I forgot to add my Hard Candy concealer pencil into the photo so I apologize. It comes with a tube of concealer for about $6. I have blogged about it before. These two are by far my most favorite concealer combos ever! Total coverage and worth the money in my opinion. The pencil helps you cover up the smallest of flaws.



Source: Walmart


Last but not least is my Revlon Photo-Ready Concealer stick. I noticed mine went on a little yellow... I'm not sure if its supposed to? I picked out a Medium. Luckily in my photos though, no patches where I wore this stuck out. It lasted a good while without coming off. Id say besides the fact that my skin tone didn't exactly match up to the one I picked out, its a good product. Plus, concealer sticks are always a must for in your purse or in your makeup kit =) I am Pick one up at your local Target!

Thanks for reading everyone!
Stay tuned for part 2 soon!
 

Add Shine To Your Hairstyle!

While I was at the salon getting my hair ready for our wedding, I remembered to ask my stylist what product she would recommend to add shine to my hair. I have a bottle of shine spray from Garnier at home. It works good, but you get what you pay for in this case. If you can spare the extra cash, I recommend Bed Head's Headrush. Its a shine spray that seems to go on a little more evenly than other products. It sprays on more like a mist and leaves a nice shine that almost makes your hair look like its shimmering. I recommend it for adults of all ages. Just because its in a hot pink and lime green bottle, doesn't mean the middle age ladies can't try it out!

This product gives your hair a healthy look and makes it stand out without being too dramatic!

I wanted to share with you what it looks like but of course its really hard for a cell phone camera to pick up the details. I suggest you go to your local salon who carries this product, Target or other stores that sell it and try it out for yourself!

 

 

 

Source: Target

 

A Glamorous and Glowing Product You Must Try!

Hello readers! On my wedding day, I wanted everything to be the best that it could be. Of course, this should go without saying! I wanted to add a healthy glow to my skin. I was looking through my makeup and body products and came across my bottle of shimmering body lotion from Victoria's Secret. I believe its from their Super Model collection and called Glamour.

 

*Note: This is not my photo. Please visit the source below and give her the credit for the photo. She is also a fan of this lotion =)

Source:  http://spifftiff88.blogspot.com/2010/08/supermodel-shimmering-body-lotion.html

 

 

 Anyways, let me tell you about this product because its really amazing! My fiancé bought it for me and since then its always been a favorite of mine. You know it must be good if your man is paying attention to it =) The fragrance smells alluring and amazing! It goes on smooth and the best part, its probably the best product I have tried yet that gives your skin that incredible glow! Perfect for your shoulders, tummy, collar bone and even a little on your legs! It definitely works and gives a shimmering effect that's not... tacky? For the lack of a better word, ha ha.

 

 It was about $20 and totally worth every dollar! Perfect for fun nights out or a romantic time with your partner. Even the single ladies can put this on... just because! There is nothing wrong with feeling sexy and glowing just for yourself =)

Check out your nearest Victoria's Secret store and ask about this and other similar products. I'm not 100% positive if they still carry this exact product. I could not find it on their website but I know that they sell something very similar. I'm sure just with a different package/name so be sure to give their products a try =) 

A Very Sexy and Fun Product I ADORE!

As most of my readers know, its been a very busy spring for me so far! I have had a lot of events going on and last but certainly not least... I got married! With everything going on, it seemed like the perfect time to try out some different products from what I'm used to!

First off, I am signed up to receive mail from Victoria's Secret and I have zero regrets there! They have sent me numerous coupons for a FREE pair of underwear (no strings attached) and I always get $10 towards a purchase in their store. When I went in for some underwear, I found a really neat product. Introducing Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Shimmering Hair and Body Spray! They sell four bottles individually like shown below.

 

 

Source: www.ebay.com

 

 Spray it on your skin or hair for a shimmering sparkle that adds a unique effect to your look! The best part is that it comes in four different fragrances! I picked Very Sexy since its one of my all time favorite perfumes by Victoria's Secret. You get a neat effect with a great smell all for $10. Its a little treat for yourself that is worth a try ;)

 

Visit your nearest Victoria's Secret or go online to www.victoriassecret.com and purchase your very own bottle today!

Start Planning Your Unique Wedding With These Unique Engagement Rings

Everybody wants to stand out. When it comes to something as amazing as an engagement ring and a wedding, you don't want to blend in and have something that everybody else has. Your love is unique and your wedding experience should be no different!

Simone and Son has an amazing selection of unique engagement rings. They specialize in the custom design and creation of rings. That means the ring that you want can be made just for you....exactly how YOU want it!

After you get the ring of your dreams, you can start planning your one-of-a-kind wedding. Make the day just for YOU by adding touches that represent you as a couple. This is your day, so enjoy every minute of it!