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Wordless Wednesday-3 Years and Some Months ago

8 Comments 27 January 2010

My little Ry when he was Olivia’s age. These were taken on what became Olivia’s birthday 2 years later. Look at how much more hair he had than Olivia has!

Recipes

Taco Soup

5 Comments 26 January 2010

This recipe is actually one that I received from a friend of mine, Valerie. It’s been a family favorite. Super easy, everyone loves it, and there are plenty of leftovers for the next day or two.

Ingredients:

1-2 lb hamburger meat, browned and crumbled

2 cans whole kernal corn niblets

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 cans ranch style beans

1 pkg ranch dressing mix/seasoning

1 pkg taco seasoning

1 small onion (optional)

Toppings (Optional):

Shredded Cheese

Jalepeno

Sour Cream

Tortilla Chips

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together.

You can choose to add 1 or 2 cans of water if you prefer it a little more “soup-ier”, or leave it thick. Bring to a boil and then turn down to low-med for about 15 minutes.

Serve with your choice of toppings. That’s it! A delicious dinner in no time!

Beauty Sense, Giveaways, Parenting, Promotions, Reviews

Beauty Sense-ME! Bath Review and Giveaway

41 Comments 25 January 2010

Confession: I take a hot bath every.single.night. This is my time to relax, enjoy my latest book (this week happens to be The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), drink my glass of wine and just block everything out for 30 minutes or so.

ME! Bath has recently made my bath just that much more enjoyable. I received a scoop of the Bath Ice Cream in the Strawberry scent. When you drop the ice cream in it fizzes and you can smell the aroma immediately. It is strong enough that when I emerged from the bath I radiated this fantastic strawberry scent, yet it was still subtle enough and not overpowering. Just nice.

Each piece is comprised of a unique six oil blend, purifying minerals, indulgent fragrances and Epsom Salt, and is one hundred percent artisan crafted, taking three days to custom make.

After the bath I could feel the ingredients working. My skin felt moisturized enough that I did not feel the need to apply body creme as I usually do after the bath.

Don’t like baths? ME! Bath also carries Shower Sherbert, and exfoliate, cleanser and moisturizer all in one. You can also purchase the worlds most expensive bath among several other fascinating items that give you that kick start to relaxation.

Overall I find this to be a very exceptional product. It is unique, smells fabulous and does exactly what it says. The price is affordable and fair.

The Giveaway:

I have a scoop of ME! Bath Ice Cream to offer one Through Hazel Eyes reader. To enter visit ME! Bath and tell me what product you’d love to try or have tried and love.

Additional Entries:

-Subscribe via reader or email

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-Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway (up to 2 tweets per day)

Giveaway Winners, Promotions

Pirate LEGO Sets Giveaway and a Kids Autographed Band Set CLOSED

351 Comments 20 January 2010

I know you want to know what I’m listening to while I type out this particular post. Just in case your curiosity is getting the best of you here is the video so you can have a listen yourself.

and can I just say that Norah Jones has possibly the cutest haircut that I’ve seen as of late?

Here is a bit of information pertaining to the Kids Autographed Band Set. I haven’t been able to think of one child I know that wouldn’t think this prize is totally awesome.

In celebration of Norah Jones’ new release, ‘The Fall’, Norah and Blue Note Records are teaming up to give away an autographed children’s band set featuring a LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar, a Ludwig 5-piece Junior Drum Set with Cymbals, a Schoenhut 49 Key Pro Baby Grand Piano and a copy of the new album to one lucky winner.

Go now, enter to win. I will wait here, I promise because there is more good news!

Today, in theme with this particular Norah Jones Contest, one of you Through Hazel Eyes readers has the chance to win a LEGO Pirate Prize pack. I don’t know if you knew this, but LEGO and Pirates go hand in hand. If you don’t believe me search my site for “Pirate Party”.

Included in this Prize Pack will be these Pirate LEGO sets:

Ahoy mateys! A LEGO(R) theme classic comes ashore again, creating an all-new hunt for buried treasure adventure for kids and kids at heart! Find out more about all of the LEGO Pirate sets at http://pirates.lego.com

To Enter:

This first entry is required for any additional entries to count. Visit Norah Jones Hulu channel. Look around and tell me what you’ve learned.

Additional Entries:

-Subscribe to Norah Jones Hulu Channel

-Subscribe to Through Hazel Eyes via reader or email

-Follow me via Google Friends Conect

-Enter to win the Kids Autographed Band Set

-Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this (up to two tweets per day)

Contest ends on January 30, 2010. I will draw a winner via random.org and announce here after.

None of the material mentioned in this post have been provided to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions stated are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

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