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Archive for June, 2012

Nail Art – Everything Old is New Again!

It seems like nail art is once again very popular – as the saying goes, “Everything Old Is New Again”.  

This is a picture of my nail art from my wedding day 22 years ago!   I requested my manicurist to add the pearls which he did by gluing and placing each one individually.   It was done a few days before the wedding and lasted well past our week long honeymoon in Cancun.

You’ll notice that hubby also had a manicure (pedicure and facial) which was my gift to him and his groomsmen.

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OOTD – Green Turtle Love

I simply adore this green rhinestone turtle ring, his head and legs move and just looking at it makes me smile. It had a clearance sticker on it for $3.00 but I don’t think it was correct, however, they let me purchase it at that price.

Top – Goodwill// Pants – Goodwill// Sandals – Ross// Ring – Payless// Bracelets and Earrings – Jewelry Box

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OOTD – Chunky Monday

No not me…the necklace, even though I do feel chunky after having birthday cake and beer over the weekend.  Today I decided to wear this chunky necklace that I purchased from Avon months ago but never wore.  To my surprise I think it works well with this plain, white, scooped-neck shirt – what do you think?

Flower Ring – Michael’s//  Bracelets –  my jewelry box// Capris – Goodwill// Wedge Sandals – Ross//  Top – Rainbow Shops

oops, it got a little twisted…

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DIY – Bleached Shorts

I have been wanting to make a pair of bleached jeans but last minute decided to cut them into shorts.

  • Soaked jeans in 2 cups of bleach and water for about an hour
  • washed and dried jeans
  • measured length
  • cut leg
  • fold over
  • cut 2nd leg
  • cuff and wear

 

 

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OOTD – Comfortable in Church

It’s was very warm outside but comfortable in church ~ Pastor gave a good sermon that really warmed the heart.

Hi-low skirt – Marshalls// Tank- Goodwill// Sandals – Avon// Clutch – DelaDivahDesign// Bracelet – Rainbow Shops// Earrings – Jewelry Box// Ring – Avon

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Tayair's Birthday Dinner

I am still trying to come to grips with the fact that my oldest son is now 20 years old.  Although he had been diagnosed as being mentally challenged there are so many things that he can do and does well, including driving.  His birthday gift was a Tom Tom GPS from Best Buy to give him more comfort when driving to new destinations.  Expanding his world giving him more freedom and us a sense of security made it the best gift, although he probably would have preferred a splash party like the ones he had when he was younger!

His choice for dinner was Ruby Tuesdays and I had a $10.00 gift card so of course it was a good choice for me as well!

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Tayair’s Birthday Dinner

I am still trying to come to grips with the fact that my oldest son is now 20 years old.  Although he had been diagnosed as being mentally challenged there are so many things that he can do and does well, including driving.  His birthday gift was a Tom Tom GPS from Best Buy to give him more comfort when driving to new destinations.  Expanding his world giving him more freedom and us a sense of security made it the best gift, although he probably would have preferred a splash party like the ones he had when he was younger!

His choice for dinner was Ruby Tuesdays and I had a $10.00 gift card so of course it was a good choice for me as well!

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No longer a Teenager – My Miracle Son

20 years ago today, I gave birth to a 2.5 lb, 3 month preemie who wasn’t supposed to live;

hospitalized until December 1, 1992;

RSV, pneumonia, asthma, respiratory distress;

too many surgeries and out patient procedures to remember;

NICU, PICU, Nurses n Kids

feeding tube inserted until he was five;

speech therapy;

occupational therapy;

Nebulizer, inhalers; Pulseox

Barium Swallows, Xrays, MRI’s

IEPs/Special Education/Mainstreaming

Prayers, Prayers and more Prayers is why he is here today celebrating his 20th birthday.

Happy Birthday Tayair Ishmael Blake

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

THEN

NOW

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Last years high school graduation – 5.21.11

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYAIR!!!!!!

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Milk Foot Bath

I’ve read that adding milk to a foot soak would make your feet softer so tonight I decided to give it a try. While watching my fav show, Common Law and sipping some liquid grapes I put in a half cup of Relief MD Foot Soak purchased from Dollar Tree and a few drops of aromatherapy oil into a foot tub. I filled the tub with warm water and then added a cup of whole milk. The calcium in the milk is supposed to soften the feet and IT WORKS!

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My feet feel as soft as a baby’s bottom!

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