tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87671571603371987142024-03-14T11:13:50.942-07:00Choqolate Chiq CommuniquéChoqolate Chiq CommuniquéAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-86089325943280289042018-06-20T13:25:00.001-07:002018-06-20T23:05:52.104-07:00#HealthyWealthyAndWise Edition<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Like countless others, I'm working on my financial situation and I'm sure you've thought about it as well. </span></span></span></b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-5475669475734266582014-06-28T10:45:00.003-07:002014-07-06T11:54:51.035-07:00STRONG ENOUGH TO BEAR THE CHILDREN... AND GET BACK TO BUSINESS<div style="text-align: center;">
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Being a mother is hard work. Some areas we excel and in other areas we can do a little better. The balancing act of #motherhood and life is one that can never be described as easy. You do the best you can and remember to smile along the way. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">She laughs every time I scream out the part where Bey sings <b>STRONG ENOUGH TO BEAR THE CHILDREN AND GET BACK TO BUSINESS!</b> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you know me... then you know I am a bonafide #nailpolishaddict. I love everything from the caviar look, velvet shellac, to the latest craze of sea shell polish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">While perusing the aisle in Sephora, I decided to try on <b><a href="http://www.marcjacobsbeauty.com/product/limited-edition-enamored-summer-hi-shine-lacquer.do" target="_blank">Marc Jacob's Limited Edition New Wave</a> </b>polish (because I'm a SUPER junkie for blue nail polish). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Word on the street is... this varnis gives you the wet look and it's an extreme wear polish (confetti is falling). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Like any chiq (chick), I love ALL shiny wet polishes. Why you may ask? To me this means a top coat is not totally necessary (tap dancing). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The moment I applied this Navy blue polish I fell in love (I know... Again lol). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Of course this polish was not $ 1.99! It was $ 18.00 but I was worth it! Not to mention my daughter will definitely use this polish therefore, it's worth it (Mother and daughter moments are priceless). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Long story short, I'm a happy camper! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Take a look! Tell me your thoughts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A bold color with vivid shine against my <b>choqolate</b> skin! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Love it! </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">HIS IS CHOQOLATE CHIQ APPROVED!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>BEYONCE does it all!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>She's a super star, mother, wife, business woman and humanitarian! Beyonce's work ethic amazes me! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b> BUT WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT BEY! IS THE WAY SHE ROCKS HER BRAIDS! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bey has worn every weave/wig possible... whether it's blonde, strawberry blonde, honey blonde or auburn. She has just about sported every possible hair do one could create! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">MY </span><span style="font-size: large;">FAVORITE STYLE ON HER ARE ACTUALLY WHEN SHE WEARS HER HAIR BRAIDED! JUST TAKE A LOOK! </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I'm sure you will agree. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> BEY KEEP THE BRAIDS MAMA! You look fabulous!</b></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I was lucky enough to attend Nordstrom's Beauty Trend Show in San Francisco with <a href="http://blingingbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Blinging Beauty, Tracey Brown</a> this year (Yay me!!). </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Nordstrom's Beauty Trend Show was all about the latest Spring/Summer Beauty and Fashion trends. Let's be honest! This is the season to show off your radiant skin, amazing smile and of course the perfect time to show off your mani! YES your hands are just as important as your face is darling! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>While watching the models rip the runway I saw one model in particular wearing the prettiest purple nail polish I've seen in a while! </b><b>I simply fell in love with that color. </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As the show progressed a butter London rep joined the stage and mentioned the Laura Mercier model wearing the beautiful purple polish! AND she hit the runway again! I was so elated. I quickly snapped a picture and added butter London's Stroppy to my beauty shopping list.</span></b><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">butter London's Stroppy nail lacquer titled Stroppy!! Is a happening color ladies! I thought to myself hmmm... Stroppy is an interesting name for such a dynamite color polish!</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(AND YES... I looked up the word and read the British version of the word. Click the link for the definition of Stroppy </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stroppy">http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stroppy</a>) </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>At any rate, I am in love with Stroppy! This purple polish says FUN!! FUN!! FUN!! </b><b>The <a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/?cm_mmc=Google-_-search-_-ongoing-_-laura%2520mercier&gclid=CjgKEAjwzcWcBRCat43fy9e5i3ASJADXOBwu77801ut8_bvoP9kcix-oNkesinuqmr6o_PIhpRWue_D_BwE" target="_blank">Laura Mercier</a> model rocked this color beautifully. This varnis is an eye catcher no matter who you are or what shade of choqolate (chocolate) you categorize yourself under. </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The glittery and shimmery specks throughout <a href="http://www.butterlondon.com/Lacquers/Purple-Nail-Lacquers/Stroppy-Nail-Lacquer.html" target="_blank">butter London's Stroppy</a> nail polish really adds life to this vernis.</span></b><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Long story short STROPPY is </b></span><br>
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To purchase: <a href="http://www.butterlondon.com/Lacquers/Purple-Nail-Lacquers/Stroppy-Nail-Lacquer.html">http://www.butterlondon.com/Lacquers/Purple-Nail-Lacquers/Stroppy-Nail-Lacquer.html</a><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-21209840747147719372014-04-23T06:58:00.001-07:002014-05-06T10:50:32.446-07:00Lupita The Beautiful!<div dir="ltr">
<span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations Lupita!! <br />
Lupita made the cover of The "Most Beautiful" issue of People magazine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am elated that she was added to the list! Afterall, she's a talented and beautiful! Intelligent and beautiful! Lupita's fabulous sense of fashion, her gorgeous smile and of course her smooth choqolate skin make her the total package... BUT WHAT I LOVE MOST IS HER ATTITUDE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lupita is the epitome of #InsideOutBeauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lupita said, "Happiness is the most important thing," </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes! HAPPINESS!! The state of being happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">People believe that they are happy because of the material possessions they have. True happiness comes from within. It's important that you feel good about you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's one of my favorite quotes regarding happiness:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"If you think sunshine brings you happiness, then you haven’t danced in the rain."</i> – Unknown</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations Lupita Darling!!! <br />
#TEAMINSIDEOUTBEAUTY </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-65316910181322006022014-04-11T09:13:00.000-07:002014-04-11T09:24:10.018-07:00Rest In Peace Karyn Washington - <div dir="ltr">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This morning I woke up to hear the sad news regarding Karyn Washington's (founder of <a href="http://www.forbrowngirls.com/" target="_blank">For Brown Girls</a>) death. Apparently she committed suicide (Bless her soul). Needless to say I am still in shock and very sad about this news. I pray that her family be comforted especially during this time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Someone reached out to me to participate in the For Brown Girls project called The <a href="http://www.darkskinredlip.com/" target="_blank">#DarkSkinRedLip</a> Project. I was elated needless to say. After-all, I have a true love for red lipstick but after reading her site, I immediately connected with what this was all about. This was about more than red lipstick or rapper <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/asap-rocky-beauty-advice-dark-skin-girls-no-red-lipstick-_n_3036873.html" target="_blank">A$AP Rocky's ignorant comments/opinion</a> on #darkskin women who wear red lipstick. The real life lesson here was actually all about uplifting one another, self love and being proud of dark brown skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For Brown Girls served as a platform where women with pretty smiles, choqolate (chocolate)brown skin and countless shades of red lipstick were a divine display of true beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You may find it hard to believe that some dark brown skin women and girls grow up believing their skin is not beautiful. I'm here to tell you it's true. For Brown Girls gave dark skin women a place to share experiences and celebrate who we are. I believe in the mission of For Brown Girls and I'm grateful for Karyn Washington's drive and determination to create a safe place for brown skin girls to shine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We all must realize true beauty starts from within. It's the beauty from within that makes you radiant. This is true for every ethnicity, nationality and every shade of brown. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-75900075782486671732014-04-04T05:51:00.001-07:002014-04-06T08:50:19.035-07:00Lupita and Lancome are a match made in heaven! <div dir="ltr">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Oh the joy that flood my soul... when I read, Lupita was chosen to be an Ambassador for French beauty brand Lancôme.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Lupita's smooth, dark choqolate (chocolate) skin tone and stunning smile aren't the only things that make her captivating... Check out her beautiful words below regarding the start of her journey as Lancôme's Beauty Ambassador.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">"I am truly honored to join the Maison Lancôme, a brand with such a prestigious history that I have always loved. I am particularly proud to represent its unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman's freedom to be herself," </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Lupita is the perfect example of #InsideOutBeauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Congrats Lupita Darling!!! Rock on!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">AND... yes the bold blue eyeliner she rocked is by <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-lancome_us-Site/default/Search-Show?q=sapphire%20blue" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Lancome </span></a>Darling! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The answer to your your dull-as-dish-water hair can be found in your kitchen </span><span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">(I crack myself up)! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Deep conditioning accompanied with this </span><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">DIY A</span><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">vocado Hair Mask is the ticket (Get on board)</span><strong style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Open the avocado and remove the seed. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and place it in your bowl. Add a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of olive oil into your bowl. Blend ingredients. If you want a smoother consistency, use a simple hand mixer.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once your hair is saturated with the <strong>Avocado Hair Mask</strong>, cover completely with a shower cap.Leave on your head for 30-35 minutes and allow the mask to deeply penetrate hair. Rinse the mask out completely with warm water and follow through with your normal hair routine.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now let's say you don't feel like whipping up a hair mask... Check out <a href="http://blingingbeauty.com/spaahhh-day-sunday-diy-avocado-hair-mask-recipe-or-grab-burts-bees-avocado-butter-pre-shampoo-hair-treatment/" target="_blank">Blinging Beauty's p</a>erfect alternate <a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/Avocado-Butter-Pre-Shampoo-Hair-Treatment/08499-00,default,pd.html">Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment</a>! </span><a href="http://blingingbeauty.com/spaahhh-day-sunday-diy-avocado-hair-mask-recipe-or-grab-burts-bees-avocado-butter-pre-shampoo-hair-treatment/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(Click here for the original post)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></a></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This will be a continued post on HONEY!! Honey for your
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKNTss3pv_vVmg_W7mMm3XwD_6SnL_weCf-23SNudfayAW_cNhoj7E8XRRgs0jcpSzgBl4yyQvYHFGpQpIdAZm7dfh0mWeH5MadpoQ9zLgAd2vKUZT3N4i-WDjeeRTJ9tSWO9bbaCTgM/s1600/honeyjar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"></span></a><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">While honey looks good, smells good and
taste good... It's also a healthy sweet treat that will assist your body with
additional help to boost antioxidants within your body, as well as, increase
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This post will deal with <b>HONEY AND
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Why does everyone continually talk about
antioxidants?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's said that Antioxidants assist our
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Increasing antioxidants in your body is
the equivalent to having the Justice League available to support you in
fighting unhealthy free radicals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Antioxidants are heroes helping to keep
your body safe from nasty free radicals that may try to take over your innards.
(I may have taken that description a little too far... pardon my imagination
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We are all
aware that honey is made by honey bees from nectar of flowers and plants...
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In order for honey to be rich in
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you're anything like ME... your thought
would be well <b>which honey has the highest amount of antioxidants?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PhD, Assistant Professor of food chemistry at the University of Illinois, <b>"Buckwheat is the highest of the
honeys tested, with about 3 times as many antioxidants as acacia honey, which
is much lighter in color,"</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now please keep in the mind... Buckwheat honey
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Buckwheat honey is known for reminding you
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">SO! If you are a molasses lover, KUDOS for
you! ROCK ON! But if you're not a molasses lover, take heed to my
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<b><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Do I recommend that honey be taken to
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">SURE! but let's be honest here, please
continue your fruits, veggies and other supplements you may ingest to increase
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Instead of reaching for white sugar, I'll reach for honey to add
to my tea/coffee or hot breakfast cereals. I also add honey onto my toast (YUM) and I swallow a teaspoon of honey almost every other day! (That's why I'm so sweet... wink wink)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Honey offers a nice change when you're looking for a sweet
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">WHAT’S BETTER THAN HAVING A SWEET SUBSTITUTE THAT CAN BE BENEFICIAL
TO YOUR HEALTH! (Confetti is falling)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">NEXT ON MY
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">After becoming an au natural gal, I would often times hear folks say, "just pick up a jar of honey at your local grocery store" OR "use organic honey ONLY."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is <u>Organic Honey? </u></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Well, according to Honey World and the USDA, </span><a href="http://world-of-honey.com/honey-products/organic-honey/"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">"<span style="line-height: 21px;">Honey is currently NOT included in the USDA’s National Organic Standard according to a recent policy statement by the USDA’s National Organic Program. This basically means that there is no legal definition of organic U.S. honey."</span></span></a><span style="color: white;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">According to <a href="http://brookfieldfarmhoney.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/usda-organic-honey-what-does-it-mean/"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">The Brookfield Farm Bees & Honey</span></a></span> "</span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; line-height: 24px;">Your honey can be certified or</span><span style="color: white; line-height: 24px;">ganic by the US government, although they have no regulations to define organic honey."</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>So... what about <u>Raw Honey</u>, right?</b> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apparently, there is no "real" definition for raw honey also! <strike>I know right.</strike> Basically, Raw Honey is unpasteurized, unprocessed, unheated honey. <span style="line-height: 24px;">Raw honey is an alkaline-forming food. It is best none for it's natural vitamins and antioxidants.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Well now I wondered about <u>Regular Honey.</u></b></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Regular honey, is pasteurized honey. This honey has basically been heated up ladies and gents. Some say the process of pasteurizing honey kills "bacteria" (like yeast) found in honey and other's say this makes honey's health benefits null and void! <strike>(Whomp Whomp)</strike> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Like most folks, I drive to the store, find the magical aisle where honey resides, pick up the jar labeled HONEY, put in the cart and away I go; BUT was it really honey? Did bees make that honey? Should I care? </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">I really didn't care until I asked my kiddies to buy mommy a jar of honey. They bought a bear shaped jar of HONEY SYRUP. I explained to my kiddies how important it is... to READ first of all and I began to explain to them this was not the honey I was looking for. The first thing they said was, "it said HONEY and it was in a bear jar". At any rate <b>Honey Syrup could not soothe my upset tummy.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just because it's sitting on the top shelf near the Smuckers jams, jellies and Skippy peanut butter (No shade thrown here - I am a regular on this aisle.) OR because it's in a bear shaped container or a odd shaped jar, labeled with cute, smiling honey bees in a wispy motion, does not mean it's the type of honey I'm looking for. Check out the label. Raw Honey is not Regular Honey... HONEY! </span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-20922207189008503092013-12-11T13:43:00.000-08:002013-12-11T13:43:19.731-08:00SHE'S THE BOMB WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE!<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">She's a talented, beautiful dark-skin, actress AND she has a smile that can light up a room. Do you know who I'm talking about? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">DID YOU KNOW... Lupita was inspired to become an actress by watching the movie Color Purple! (YES THE COLOR PURPLE) Lupita said, "When I saw </span><b><a href="http://www.biography.com/people/whoopi-goldberg-9314384"><span style="color: white;">Whoopi Goldberg</span></a> </b><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">and she looked like me, I was like, 'Oh, I can do this!'" </span></span></span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px;">WHOOPI INSPIRED LUPITA!! It seems so rare that you ever hear anyone mention Whoopi Goldberg for inspiration BUT why not? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now for my Whoopi rant! Throughout my life people have said, Qi you have a big smile like Whoopi Goldberg! (<strike>Some people think this is a horrible thing and that it's not accurate.</strike>) Quite naturally I say thank you and THEN I say... I wish I had Whoopi's money! I'd really smile like WHOOPI THEN! <strike>(I am cracking up... but I am so serious)</strike></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We all know... no one is perfect but we cannot deny the many accomplishments Mz. Goldberg has achieved... to name a few... </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;">She is one of the few persons to </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_have_won_an_Emmy,_a_Grammy,_an_Oscar_and_a_Tony_Award" style="background-image: none; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="List of people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">win an Oscar, a Grammy, a Tony, and an Emmy</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;">. She has been seen in over 150 films, and she was once the highest-paid actress of all time. Her humanitarian efforts are more than a notion and she is an activist <strike>(Power to the people)</strike>. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;"><br />Of course we all know...she is (MY FAVORITE) a</span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;"> moderator and co-host of </span><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_View_(U.S._TV_series)" style="background-image: none; text-decoration: none;" title="The View (U.S. TV series)">The View</a></i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;">,</span></span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.1875px;"> Whoopi actually replaced </span><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Rosie O'Donnell</span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><strike style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(I totally forgot Rosie was on The View)<span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">.</span></strike></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whoopi Goldberg & Ben Silverman sold an Interracial Romantic Comedy to ABC called Iman and Andy! I KNOW RIGHT?! YES I AM SERIOUS! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the scoop (Courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter) "<i>I</i><span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 17px;">man & Andy</span><span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 17px;"> is a thirty minute comedy about two 20-something interracial coworkers at an online magazine who have been secretly dating. They are forced to work on a relationship advice blog when the</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 17px;"><i>new editor-in-chief exposes their relationship." </i>( I cannot wait to see this one) </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 17px;">LONG STORY SHORT! WHOOPI is actually BEYOND inspiring!</span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 17px;"> BUT what I LOVE the most about her is the fact that she is happy with who she is! despite what people may say. WHOOPI! YOU ARE THE BOMB!! ROCK ON! AND LUPITA YOU HAVE IT RIGHT!! </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-16248913843401734942013-11-19T14:24:00.000-08:002013-11-19T14:26:17.300-08:00Who Is The Choqolate Chiq?<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Who is the Choqolate Chiq? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am a mother, wife, big sister, and a daughter. I am dark skinned, African-American woman from San Francisco, California. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: start;">I have an awkward sense of fashion (I believe ugly items can be cute), I have super coily #naturalhair and I cannot live without music.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My big smile, awesome sense of humor (this opinion may vary), and my red lipstick addiction. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Why do I call myself the Choqolate (pronounced chocolate) Chiq (pronounced chick)?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am the sweetest, dark<b><i> choqolate</i></b>, brown skin <i><b>chiq</b></i> you'll ever know!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Did you know... </span><br />
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I grew up thinking my dark skin was deemed as ugly and undesirable (sad face).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Unfortunately, I remember what it felt like to hear someone say, "dark skin is ugly" and I remember being treated badly because of my dark skin tone. I will admit these things were very hurtful to my self-esteem. (Don't worry this did not ruin my life. This experience taught me a lesson.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">As I grew older, I began to realize </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">my skin was really beautiful. My dark brown skin was not a curse or some thing to hate. My complexion looked like <i><b>#Choqolate. </b></i>I learned to love and embrace the skin that I am in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love celebrating womanhood no matter the skin tone, ethnicity, size or shape. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This page is meant to encourage all women, while paying attention to darker skin women who need that extra encouragement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I want women everywhere to be proud of who they are. Whether you are white choqolate, light choqolate, milk choqolate or dark choqolate... OR no choqolate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's important for you to know that true beauty comes from within and shines on the outside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">SHE ALSO... Never ceases to amaze the world with her sultry, stylish, sex appeal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>BEYONCE IS THE "NEW" BOSS</b> <strike>(Diana Ross is still THEE BOSS in my book BUT Beyonce is right behind her!)</strike>! Here are a couple of my favorite shots in black and white accompanied with my thoughts if I were BEY! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am a <b>DIVA BOSS</b>! Now take the picture!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Check out the behind the scenes video below! AND I'm sure you want your own copy of <b>Beyonce's 1st Calendar</b> right?! Here's the link >><span style="background-color: black;"><b> <a href="http://us.shop.beyonce.com/index.php/accessories/beyonce-2014-calendar.html" style="border: 0px; color: #224488; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">shop.beyonce.com</a><span style="line-height: 24px;">.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<i>What is a <b>love</b>– <b>hate</b> relationship - It's an
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into a purse. My teenage daughter magically disappears into this store EVERY TIME we are in the mall. The fun and
friendly scents accompanied with the tentative staff get the both of us every time. While my daughter runs from tester to tester... I head to the back of the store to find what new, little, budget-friendly treats are on display. Whether it’s hand soap, lip balm, lotion or fuzzy socks... I
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flus and other viruses</s>). Let's be honest, hand washing should be something everyone does BUT sometimes you are not near water or soap. I find that this happens quite often and when this happens everyone runs to the nearest container of hand sanitizer! Often times the
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<b>Germ fighting, hand moisturizing lotion</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in my purse is like a loaded weapon of
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-90056209593589495052013-10-15T21:18:00.000-07:002013-10-15T21:45:05.178-07:00Tea Time Tuesday - Peppermint Tea (Pinky Finger Up)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjGvUhibPhXiVyTiNsLmBNhJZdg8xxPpu3T9pgWYLPohsylkjBJZLUpGlg4CHJIQJW6LPMe50lpbou_Bkqxc5jE8uEuuvpK0nfrWaSXingzMJAsqRiFA0b9Q5wvbJOdVtR8tkZzxhP7I/s1600/tea+time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjGvUhibPhXiVyTiNsLmBNhJZdg8xxPpu3T9pgWYLPohsylkjBJZLUpGlg4CHJIQJW6LPMe50lpbou_Bkqxc5jE8uEuuvpK0nfrWaSXingzMJAsqRiFA0b9Q5wvbJOdVtR8tkZzxhP7I/s400/tea+time.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">While I’ve learned to appreciate most herbal teas, I must admit, I absolutely live and die for the AMAZING!!! <strong>Peppermint Tea (also known as Mint Tea)</strong>. If you're looking to soothe your insides, <strong>Peppermint Tea</strong> is the answer. This tea is great for digestive issues such as, <strong>Irritable Bowel Syndrome</strong> or just basic stomach aches and pains. If you suffer from nausea, headaches, menstrual cramps or muscles spasms. Peppermint Tea is a sweet way to ease your soul. The soothing effects of this mint infused tea plus the refreshing taste, makes for a great kitchen #musthave item. Relax your mind, tame the beast within, and show your digestive tract a little TLC... by having a cup of Peppermint Tea. #PinkyFingerUp</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.twiningsusashop.com/pure-peppermint.html"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Twinings Pure Peppermint Tea</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.stashtea.com/Stash-Tea-Peppermint-Herbal/dp/B005DM5D5W"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stash Herbal Tea, Peppermint</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/herbal-teas/peppermint"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Celestial Seasonings Herb Tea, Peppermint</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)2 cups of water1½ tbsp fresh mint leaves</span><br />
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<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add them to 2 cups and pour on some just boiled waterLet steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes before serving. If you like your drinks a little citrusy add the lemon. </span><br />
<span style="color: #eeeeee;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Dried:</strong> Add the dried mint to a teapot and boil the waterPour in the boiled water. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let steep for a few minutes before straining and servingAdd the lemon if you like - See more at: </span><a href="http://www.bespokespices.com/mint-tea-recipe.html#sthash.uuAIs67G.dpuf"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">http://www.bespokespices.com/mint-tea-recipe.html#sthash.uuAIs67G.dpuf</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #1122cc;"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-21112383633353501302013-08-21T19:00:00.000-07:002013-08-21T19:00:13.100-07:00Love and Marriage BUT He's Cheating On YOU...<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I must admit, I watched bits and pieces of Basketball Wives (Please don't judge me LOL). I was hesitant to watch last night's episode of Basketball Wives due to the unnecessary fussing and fighting. The last couple of seasons of this show were just over the top for me. I honestly do not enjoy watching women tear each other down every chance they get. Needless to say, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I did tune in for a little while (like many others) and in that short frame of time I realized... the views on love and marriage seem sort of distorted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When is it ever acceptable to marry a man who happens to sleep around with other women from time to time? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">WHY get married? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you are dealing with that sort of guy... this simply means he is not ready to commit to you <strike>(I can hear the round of applause now)</strike>. Now don't get me wrong, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I do realize Basketball Wives is a TV show and the drama makes for "good entertainment" (or so they say). The realization that many women in our everyday livese actually find themselves in this similar situation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Marrying a man who is not faithful to you has to be one of the craziest things a person could do... unless it's an "open marriage" (I personally don't get that situation also BUT that's another blog post. #IJS)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I find it heartbreaking to know women will accept "knowing" about the other woman before anyone else knows. I understand things happen BUT if you know your guy is cheating on you BEFORE you walk down the aisle and say "I do", THEN WHY GET MARRIED!? Situations like the one I just described, reminds me of "self torture". No one wants a broken-heart. REMEMBER to always protect your heart ladies, you only get one. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This picture courtesy of <a href="http://wblk.com/beyonce-rihannas-short-pixie-hair-who-wears-it-best-poll/">wblk.com</a> says exactly what I thought when I saw Beyonce's pixie hair cut pics... I thought to myself is </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the change Bey is going for. GO HEAD BEY! Do yo thang! No shade thrown here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">After a couple of days of the pixie cut, I suddenly saw BEY rocking a blond bob. Of course I screamed out loud... BEY!!! BEY ARE YOU REALLY ROCKING A CIARA HAIR-DO!! </span></div>
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passing. George was only 67 when he passed away from </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">chronic
<a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/CLL/Patient/page1" target="_blank">lymphocytic leukemia</a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">. One of George’s biggest credits in music was the work he did on the
late Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” album, as well as his collaborations
with Miles Davis, Michael Jackson, Frank Zappa, Al Jarreau, and even George
Clinton. He was a great composer, producer and one my favorite musician. His
smile, music, his life…This SF Bay Area native will be truly missed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-66574154614004671302013-06-29T11:39:00.002-07:002013-07-03T12:47:32.976-07:00HEALTHY SMILES AND J. COLE (SMILE WITH ME)<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">MY SMILE!! Many of you may or may not know that this BUT the Choqolate Chiq doesn't have a perfect smile. However, I smile anyway (I have a BIG SMILE). In the past I would often cover up my smile. As I mature and get older, I tend not to care so much about covering my smile. One morning I woke up and heard J. Cole's latest song, <em>Crooked Smile.</em> This song had me rocking and smiling!! I LOVED IT for so many reasons!! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Smiling is good for the mind, body, heart and soul! It's really not about a crooked smile or perfect smile BUT it's all about a genuine, true, authentic SMILE!</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It is a known fact that there are many types of smiles. I tend to say we have the <em>fake smile</em> (I am guilty of this one in pictures) and we have the <strong>genuine smile </strong>(I am good for this one too LOL). The healthy smile is actually the true smile better known as the <strong>Duchenne smile. </strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">French neurologist </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchenne_de_Boulogne" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Dr. Guillaume Duchenne</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, investigated/studied the difference between <b>True Smile and the False Smile. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The genuine smile causes the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zygomaticus_major_muscle"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Zygomatic</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> muscles of the cheek to raise the corners of the mouth and the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbicularis_oculi_muscle"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Orbicularis Oculi</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> muscles of the eye (raising the cheeks and forming crow's feet around the eye). ALL of these signs indicate that the smile is genuine and that the person smiling is truly happy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">The true and genuine SMILE stimulates happy places in your body which cause "good" chemicals to be released, thus relieving you of stress and depression!! (I am sure when you think about it... you will agree)</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I recently read an article on smiling and this description actually sums up why smiling is healthy! </span><a href="http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/duchenne-smile-benefits#axzz2Xd0Oe7Q3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">"On a biochemical level, smiling releases <em><strong>endorphins</strong> </em>and <em><strong>serotonin</strong></em>. </span></a><a href="http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/duchenne-smile-benefits#axzz2Xd0Oe7Q3" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Endorphins</strong> are natural painkillers. The more endorphins your brain releases, the more your body can fight off symptoms of illness."</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">"</span><a href="http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/duchenne-smile-benefits#axzz2Xd0Oe7Q3" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Similarly, <strong>serotonin</strong> is a brain chemical that acts as a natural anti-depressant. Reshaping our mouth from a frown to a smile literally sparks <strong>serotonins</strong> dramatically shifting our sense of well-being from negative to positive."</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Check out the link below for more information on smiling. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To purchase this song go onto </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bwb6ikuvljpkzwgx7tpb2hpmsgy&tid=song-Tijfp6hp5s25p4knhlznvpufyoy&rdot=1&rdid=song-Tijfp6hp5s25p4knhlznvpufyoy&partner=ytctb" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Google Play</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Thank you Underground Health Reporter for sharing & </em></span><a href="http://www.celesteyarnall.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Celeste Yarnall</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>, PhD </em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Read more: </em></span><a href="http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/duchenne-smile-benefits#ixzz2Xd0kzgSL" style="color: #003399;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/duchenne-smile-benefits#ixzz2Xd0kzgSL</em></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Read more: </em></span><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-health-benefits-of-smiling.html#ixzz2Xd02zrJT" style="color: #003399;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-health-benefits-of-smiling.html</span>#ixzz2Xd02zrJT</em></span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-35130074302742996812013-06-22T12:20:00.000-07:002013-06-30T21:05:24.401-07:00Eat A Mango <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: 18pt;">I love mangoes. Mangoes have so many benefits. They are filled with antioxidants and vitamins suchas, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and are a great source of Vitamin C. This fruit aids in the prevention of certain cancers due the antioxidants found in this fruit. (That's right mangoes are known to have high
amounts of antioxidants.) </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: 18pt;">Mangoes
contain a lot of beta-carotene. The beta carotene found in the mango is
converted into Vitamin A. Why do we need Vitamin A? Vitamin A is not only good
for your immune health but it also assist with repairing skin tissue (Some times we over
expose our skin to the sun's rays and this can really damage our skin). WHO KNEW... Skin health and mangoes really go hand
in hand. </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 18pt;">Another vitamin
that is found in mangoes is Vitamin E. Vitamin E is often called an antioxidant.
This antioxidant does not only help fight free radicals in your body but it
also aids in reducing the appearance of age spots, freckles and wrinkles. This
is another reason why you will find skin products with high levels of Vitamin E. </span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 18pt;">The same goes for the Vitamin C. Normally,
we take Vitamin C for our basic immune health. Additionally, Vitamin C
stimulates the production of collagen in your skin. This process will assist
with giving you resilient and supple skin. Of course we cannot forget about the
delicious flavor of a ripe, sweet-smelling mango. Mangoes are not only a tasty
sweet treat but they are great for our bodies due to the high vitamin content
and antioxidants. Mangoes are defiantly this Choqolate Chiq's favorite summer
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The Beauty Blush Hour at Nordstrom is what I call BIG BEAUTY FUN in an intimate setting. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(</span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;">Blog post regarding that event is coming soon!)</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">While attending this event I received a Burberry Beauty Box. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">
YES!! A BURBERRY BEAUTY BOX!!! When given this box I looked at it as if it was eatable. Honestly, I could not wait to open it! For crying out loud it's BURBERRY!! I felt like it was Christmas all over again. After the event I rushed home to open this box of sheer delight. I removed the beautiful black ribbon and began to carefully open the box. </span><br />
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Once the box was opened, my face lit up! Why you may ask? How do I say this nicely... I saw fabuluos-ness!! YES BURBERRY beauty products were at my finger tips! (I did the happy dance). I promise to review each item I received later on so stay tuned. </span><br />
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First I'll start off with <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-lip-glow-natural-lip-gloss/3118866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=No.+01+Rosewood&resultback=400&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A#reviewTabs" target="_blank">Burberry's Rosewood No. 1 Lip-gloss</a>. This is a must have item for every woman. If you know anything about ME then you know this Choqolate Chiq is a red lipstick addict. I'm a proud member of #TeamRedLipstick BUT like every SASSY girl... I need variety (nod your head yes with me)! and Burberry's <a href="http://us.burberry.com/store/beauty-fragrance/lips/lip-glow/prod-39142791-lip-glow-heather-no02&WT.mc_id=Affiliates_GoogleShoppingPaid_week1311_US&WT.tsrc=affiliate&wt.srch=1&kpid=39142791" target="_blank">Rosewood No. 1 Lip Gloss</a> was truly a necessity. </span><br />
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The texture of this gloss PERFECTO. Very smooth. This lip gloss was easy to glide on. It has a creamy feel to it. Not only did my full lips looked simply divine BUT they also felt nourished (not greasy... I hate that feeling). Long wear! YES at least 6 hours ladies! T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">he soft color of this lip gloss against my brown skin was infallible! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This gloss is a *Choqolate Chiqs MUST HAVE ITEM! </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftbECA2hLAoM0zdurxfKYfPIjTVZqr0U2spSk3fMTO9nP5X1-EIGR2dDCh9aBnbccP_FN_D1V5kY-KuPLsfieykJx9KDIREDypYt6asZ2wcvj7W5wxh3A5OsLdjgdEsgdSMsssAtIvek/s1600/1PhotoGrid_1371772976529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftbECA2hLAoM0zdurxfKYfPIjTVZqr0U2spSk3fMTO9nP5X1-EIGR2dDCh9aBnbccP_FN_D1V5kY-KuPLsfieykJx9KDIREDypYt6asZ2wcvj7W5wxh3A5OsLdjgdEsgdSMsssAtIvek/s1600/1PhotoGrid_1371772976529.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you're going for that a bold or dramatic eye, BURBERRY'S ROSEWOOD LIP-GLOSS would be great to wear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">OR let's just say, you want to look lively and elegant BURBERRY'S ROSEWOOD LIP GLOSS is your answer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for that refreshed natural look!! GUESS WHAT?! <a href="http://us.burberry.com/store/beauty-fragrance/lips/lip-glow/prod-39142791-lip-glow-heather-no02&WT.mc_id=Affiliates_GoogleShoppingPaid_week1311_US&WT.tsrc=affiliate&wt.srch=1&kpid=39142791" target="_blank">Burberry Rosewood Lip Gloss</a> gives you that and more! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="text-align: center;">Long story short! You'll love this gloss!!! </b></span></span></div>
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Details about Burberry's Lip Gloss listed below:</span><i style="color: #393939;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-lip-glow-natural-lip-gloss/3118866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=No.+01+Rosewood&resultback=400&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A#reviewTabs" target="_blank">Formula: A creamy touch and perfectly adherent texture. Light oils and spherical powders give fluidity and comfort. </a></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-lip-glow-natural-lip-gloss/3118866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=No.+01+Rosewood&resultback=400&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A#reviewTabs" target="_blank">Benefits: Reflects light to create illusion of plumper, fuller lips. Leaves lips supple, glowing with natural highlights and subtle iconic tones. Protection: Ceramide complex recreates the intercellular cement. Hydrating formula keeps the lips replenished. Fine lines are filled from within, lips are naturally plumped.</a> </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-lip-glow-natural-lip-gloss/3118866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=No.+01+Rosewood&resultback=400&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A#reviewTabs" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Shades featured in the Siren Red collection are No. 22 Coral, No. 21 Fondant Pink, No. 20 Pink Sweet Pea and No. 19 Mallow Pink</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></i></div>
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To purchase this lip-gloss feel free to visit <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-lip-glow-natural-lip-gloss/3118866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=No.+01+Rosewood&resultback=400&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A#reviewTabs" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> or go online to <a href="http://us.burberry.com/store/beauty-fragrance/lips/lip-glow/prod-39142791-lip-glow-heather-no02&WT.mc_id=Affiliates_GoogleShoppingPaid_week1311_US&WT.tsrc=affiliate&wt.srch=1&kpid=39142791" target="_blank">Burberry</a>. The cost is ONLY <span style="line-height: 18px;">$27.00 (it's worth it)</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">Beauty Blush Hour article by Blinging Beauty listed below:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://blingingbeauty.com/blinging-beauty-event-recap-beauty-blush-hour-at-nordstrom-san-francisco-city-centre/">http://blingingbeauty.com/blinging-beauty-event-recap-beauty-blush-hour-at-nordstrom-san-francisco-city-centre/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><i>*Choqolate Chiq - pronounced Chocolate Chick is a brown skin female whose complexion mimics the color of chocolate, milk chocolate and/or dark chocolate. </i></span></span>
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around like a chicken with it's head cut off. While sitting at the stop light I looked at myself in my rear view mirror and realized I forgot my
mascara!! ARGH!! </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">My lifeless lashes
were in need of serious rejuvenation. Time for a beauty mission. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Mission #1 LOCATE
WALGREENS AND PURCHASE MASCARA</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 12pt;">As I drove through the uber busy streets of San Francisco I found the nearest </span></span><span style="line-height: 16px;">Walgreens.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 12pt;"> I jumped
out of the car and shuffled quickly to the cosmetics section. DANG IT!! I forgot my debit card at home. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 12pt;">I reached into my pocket and pulled out $25 in cash</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 12pt;">. Immediately, I began </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">reasoning with myself silently on which mascara to purchase (beauty on a budget). In the end I realized
there was no need to spend tons of money on mascara. After all my little lashes
just needed a little pick me up for today.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV94nCwlxGo1QfO9fgreD2BW0h8Z-HIe9RE5mCOe-VzGgzuqGPWdLI6CFHYhkO2qYdRrrgjoXEfmer94pEZ0cNCE-x9d04L6rEL0J8Rtoe3_ARtqe8sqDNuoSw9YJ7n9uj2w8vM0Q6AOU/s1600/220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV94nCwlxGo1QfO9fgreD2BW0h8Z-HIe9RE5mCOe-VzGgzuqGPWdLI6CFHYhkO2qYdRrrgjoXEfmer94pEZ0cNCE-x9d04L6rEL0J8Rtoe3_ARtqe8sqDNuoSw9YJ7n9uj2w8vM0Q6AOU/s1600/220.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I slowly
walked to the Wet N Wild section. I quickly scanned the area where all of the Wet
N Wild mascaras reside. Suddenly, a bright, canary yellow mascara tube jumped out at me. It read, <b>Wet
N Wild MegaVolume Mascara</b>. I looked at the price and realized this mascara was only $ 2.99 (perfect for my budget). This mascara is inexpensive, provides
natural-looking thicker lashes and no clumping. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I grabbed the mascara and rushed over to the register to purchase it. I paid for my item and dashed out of the store.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Mission #2 REVIVE
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ran to my
car, pulled the visor down, flipped the mirror cover up and began to apply this
mascara. The <strong>Wet N Wild MegaVolume</strong> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">mascara was easy to
apply. I normally do 3-4 coats onto my lashes BUT this time I thought because
this mascara was cheaper... I would need at least 10 coats. Well guess what? I was wrong. 3 coats of the MegaVolume mascara and I was a happy chiq </span><s style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">(chick).</s><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;"> My lashes
looked naturally fuller and I had no clumps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This product delivered
its claim: Volume-building formula, natural-looking, thicker lashes, clump-free
AND it only cost $ 2.99. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12pt;">This is a perfect beauty on a budgett mascara. Thank you Wet N Wild MegaVolume Mascara.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624720521304725431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767157160337198714.post-34353604966097224812013-06-19T12:06:00.000-07:002013-06-21T18:55:00.691-07:00S/O (Shout Out) to The Militant Baker<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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can’t help but SMILE!! and send a SUPER S/O to <a href="http://www.themilitantbaker.com/p/about.html" target="_blank">Jes The Militant Baker</a>!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all know the old saying, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. I
personally agree with that saying BUT I also believe... True BEAUTY starts from within and it manifest itself onto the outward appearance which causes ONE TO SHINE!!</span></div>
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comments Mr. Jefferies made troubled me because it had to do with our young
people. The idea of “cool kids” and the “not cool kids” can be very
damaging to a young person's self-esteem. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank
you <b><a href="http://www.themilitantbaker.com/p/about.html" target="_blank">Jes The Militant Baker</a></b> for sharing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out the letter from <b>The Militant Baker</b> to <b>Mike
Jefferies</b> by clicking the link below. <a href="http://www.themilitantbaker.com/2013/05/to-mike-jeffries-co-abercrombie-fitch.html">http://www.themilitantbaker.com/2013/05/to-mike-jeffries-co-abercrombie-fitch.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Credit: <a href="http://www.themilitantbaker.com/2013/05/to-mike-jeffries-co-abercrombie-fitch.html" target="_blank">The Militant Baker website</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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