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Become Beauty Review

"At become, we combine the power of science with the purity of nature to deliver the most technologically advanced line of cosmeceutical products, ensuring visible results and beautifully balanced skin."

Become offers professional grade, luxury skin care at an affordable price. Their products deliver incredible benefits because they work at a cellular level to slow down the aging process. And all of Becomes products are developed and tested in one of the earth's harshest environments, Australia. That proves how good they are!

"We believe that where there is balance there is beauty - inside and out."

Times are tough for everyone right now. Many SAHM's are having to face the tough decision to go back to work. And some people are having to pick up second jobs to stay afloat. So one of the great things about Become is that they are a direct sales company. Becoming a Become Sales Advisor gives you the freedom of being at home while still bringing in money. Not only can you receive a paycheck but you can earn free products as well!



I had the opportunity to try the Age Resistant Body Scrub recently. This unique formula of Orange Oil, Sweetmint and Green Tea Extract not only lifted my spirits but polished my dull skin away. Naturally, the first thing I noticed when I opened the bottle was the smell. Minty. Very different from all of the other body washes and scrubs I have tried. But the more I rubbed it into my skin the more the scent smelled like oranges. Now I am totally addicted to the scent! The exfoliate did its job and sloughed off my dead skin cells. Leaving my skin very soft and smooth. While I am still fairly young. It is never too early to start protecting against aging.

Be sure to check out the Become Beauty giveaway on Piece Of Me. (11 Winners)

Giveaways On Piece Of Me

I have some great giveaways going on right now on Piece Of Me!

One Rock N Rule Tee and One Grateful Mom Tee from Promom Couture! Ends January 13

A Sweetheart Aqua Apron from Carolyn's Kitchen! Ends January 16

A Burp Cloth of Your Choice from Miss Gina Designs! Ends January 19

A Hip-T in Winners Choice of Color! Ends January 21

And I have many more giveaways coming up!

The big Question?

C's enlistment is up this coming summer and he is seriously considering not re-uping. Which of course has me in a panic. He has even started looking for jobs in our hometown. But, that just leaves so many other problems. We will have to sell our house that we have just barely lived in for a year. A house that I love dearly. It is the house that we brought Princess P home to. It has had so many memories in such a short period of time. I just hate to leave. Then we would have to find a new home. Nothing close to what we live in now. The cost of living is so much higher there and the selection is not the best. Because of the higher cost of living I would have to go back to work. Which has me in tears just thinking about it. I can't leave my little one for an hour now. Much less to go to work for 8 hours! We would have to find a great daycare to put her in. Which the selection is also limited there too. Plus, I have the added frustration of C being around all of his old (single) friends again. Which I am afraid of the temptation he will have to want to be around them all the time. It is a small town so everyone knows everyone. And their business for that matter. But the good thing is Princess P will be around her grandparents there. And me and C might actually get some alone time! I just have no clue what to do. I'm torn!

Happy New Year 2009!

Sadly, I have neglected my Military blog. It has not had the attention it so deserves. But, in my defense it has been a whirlwind past couple of months. So as one (of many) of my New Years resolutions I vow to post at twice once a week. Hopefully, I will have more free time so I can post more often. Happy New Year everyone! Make it a good one!

Merry Christmas

Barefoot Military Mommies

I am a big fan of Barefoot Mommies. They have great reviews and giveaways. But now they have a new blog especially for the Military! Barefoot Military Mommies offers giveaways solely to military spouses, families, Vets, etc. So go over and show them some support and sign up for a giveaway or two!

AAFES Black Friday Ad

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching which means the official start to the Holiday season is almost here. Though, if you are anything like I am you started shopping in July and August so you didn't have to shell out so much money at once. But one thing that does help (if you are brave enough) is all of the "sales" this upcoming Friday. I for one will be at our AAFES VERY early Friday morning. Hopefully the crowds won't be too large. So if you are brave enough to venture out Friday here is the AAFES ad for all the Air Force and Army families.

Memories...

I heard "What are you waiting for" by Gwen Stefani the other day and it brought back a lot of memories. Some good and some bad. Its funny how a song or a smell can take you back to a certain place or time. Like whenever I smell Bath and Body Works Magnolia Blossom it takes me back to a few summers ago. Or whenever I hear "Champagne Supernova" by Oasis that takes me way back to the good ole High School days. And you just can't help but to think "If only I knew then what I know now." What are some of the things that triggers your memories?

♥ Here's one for a trip down memory lane ♥

BreastFeeding Outrage!!

If you are a breastfeeding mother, supporter or just want to check it out. Look at my post about how this woman was treated in her local Wal-Mart for breastfeeding in public.

The Monday Blues

The new rule is Dress Blues are to be worn on Mondays. Yep, that's right and C is none too happy about that one. When he first heard that all airmen had to wear their Blues on Monday's he was sure it was a joke. Well, when he came home from work I could tell that it wasn't. He huffed and headed to the guest room. After he finally made his way to the back of the closet, he pulled out a uniform that looked like it could fit me. I tried to hide the smile on my face as he just looked at them and shook his head. He has not worn his Blues since Basic Training and needless to say, he has put on a little weight. And to top it all off he didn't have half of the ribbons he was suppose to. So off to the Military Clothing Store he went. He came back with a bigger shirt and a few ribbons but not half of what he needed. I asked him if he could not find the one's he needed and he said that they were sold out. So apparently he isn't the only one who was taken by surprise. I on the other hand enjoyed him getting all dressed up. But then again I am not the one who has to wear them all day.

Happy Halloween

I hope everyone has a Safe Halloween!

Halloween!

So last night I finally convinced C into carving pumpkins. He said that he would, but he didn't want to. So I gave him the Pattern Book and he picks the hardest pattern. Go figure! We also got Princess P a pumpkin to draw on, so it would be her "own" work. She was doing good until she decided that she had rather eat the marker and draw on her face, lol. It was too cute. Here are some pictures from last night. Can you tell what they are? Just in case you can't, My Pirate Ship, Princess P's wonderful creation and C's Happy Halloween Tree. (Please excuse the hubby's feet in the doorway).

Funky Vinatge Kitchen Giveaway.

Funky Vintage Kitchen is giving away one of its Halloween aprons! But hurry contest ends at 9am On Saturday.

Little Lamby

I was lucky enough to win an adorable Lamb Pillow from Dippy Dot on Raising Itty-Bitty Bookworms. We have nicknamed the Lamb "Lamby" and it is easily becoming my daughters favorite toy (read: Favorite item to chew on). Dippy Dot has a variety of items including one of my personal favorites the U. S. Air Force Angel :). All of these creations are brought to life by "Nana" who loves to crochet and quilt. She also makes ties for military troops, toys for St. Jude, and hats, booties, and blankets for preemies. So go and check out Dippy Dot, I'm sure you will find something to fall in love with.

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Virginia

We took a trip home to Virginia this past week and it was so much fun. We let Princess P's Grandma watch her so C and I could go out. It was nice getting to see both of our families but it is nice to be home. Now I just have to unpack and do laundry. I thought I would post some pictures I took back in the mountains.

NIP

I have a fear of NIP (nursing in public). I don't know if it is because people give me dirty looks or because I have a wiggling 4 month old trying to pull down the blanket that is covering us. Well I have found the solution to at least one of the problems. It is called a Hooter Hider and its made by Bebe au Lait. Luckily you can enter to win one at Pho For Five ! But hurry the giveaway ends Sunday October 12th.

The Reborn Craze

I was watching our local news tonight and it had a segment on Reborn Babies. I had not heard of these dolls until recently and it made me curious as to what these Babies were all about. At first I thought they were the teaching dolls that they give to teenagers in High School ,but I was wrong. Grown people have the Reborn Babies and take care of them like real children. They have very human like characteristics and resemble newborn babies. To me it seems a little strange. People say they have the dolls to "fulfill" the urge to nurture something. One lady even said she has hers because she could not have children and this was the next best thing. I seen on the report where people are buying cribs, carseats, and strollers for these dolls. Police even broke into one car because a "baby" was locked in it. Turns out it was a Reborn Baby. I just feel very uneasy about adults playing with dolls. But I guess to each their own.

Nice Try...

After reading all the money savvy ladies blogs I decided I would try to get in on the action. Well...... I FAILED. I tried my hand at all the coupon deals at Walgreens this week and it didn't work out to well. Although I did get some good deals it didn't turn out as I expected. I thought you could use Manufacturers coupons with the Register Rewards and I was wrong. So all I succeeded in was making the clerk frustrated and making the people behind me mad. I did have one good purchase I am happy about on childrens Tylenol. Walgreens is having a sale on Childrens Tylenol for 4.99 and if you buy 3 or more you get $5 Register Rewards. I found a $5 off 3 bottles coupon and $1 off Manufacturers coupon and when I got to the store the Easy Saver Catalog has $1.50 (which rang up 3 times) coupon on it PLUS the bottle of Tylenol had a $1.50 off coupon on the box! So in total I spent $4.02 on 3 bottles of Childrens Tylenol. But I didn't get the $5 RR with it, I guess because I used to many coupons. So kuddos to all the ladies that can walk away with paying $.20 for 15 items, I don't know how you do it.