Flash! Balance Bar has Three New Flavors

I got the "sweetest" (pun-intended) care package today from my mom via Fedex. Actually, it came from the Balance Bar Company. They sent her three new flavors of Balance Bars for me and my dorm-mates to try.

The new flavors are: Lemon Meringue Crunch, Double Chocolate Brownie and S'mores.

I'll let you know which one wins the "poll," but I can tell you now, that I already think my favorite will be Smores (and I wasn't even a campfire girl)!

This is great because I need energy since I stayed up to watch the Royal Wedding!

Have a great weekend,

Simonie

Happy Easter, Etc.

If you're on the West Coast like me, I can still say "Happy Easter!" If you're on the East Coast, I'll say "Happy Monday!" :)

I only had one day off from school for Easter and that was Good Friday. I went to the Stations of the Cross service at my home church which was really nice. Even though it was nearly three hours long, I enjoyed every minute of it. I also went to Easter Service with my family today. It was nice being home even if it was just for a couple of days.

My mom didn't have any time off work so she didn't get to really make me an "Easter Basket." But, we went to Trader Joe's which happened to be open today and picked up some of my new favorite snacks for me to take back to school.

I'd like to share a couple of them with you. Number one - Trader Joe's Marcona Almonds with Rosemary. Can't describe them. You just have to try them for yourself. Number two - Hansen's Diet Pomegranate Soda.

Hop on over to Trader Joe's and put these in your basket.

I've got a big week ahead but I promise to check in before the week is up.

Simonie

Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion

Two good things came out of my resolution to give up fried foods for Lent:

1. I have a little less body fat (I hope) for bikini season, and

2. I saved enough money on fast foods to buy myself a bottle of Kiehl's Crème de Corps Light Weight Body Lotion with SPF 30. I love everything by Kiehl's. The vanilla-scented lotion is actually my favorite, but I'm living in a warmer climate now and my skin is getting beat up by the sun. With this lotion, I'm protected.

It's 27.00 for a small bottle (8.4 ounces) but it's so good for protecting skin from the sun's harmful rays.

I love it. You can find it online at Kiehl's (which is where I do most of my shopping now) but it's also available in high-end stores like Neiman Marcus.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend. I'm heading out to read in the sun (with my Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion lathered on)!

Bliss Vanilla + Bergamont Body Butter

This stuff smells so good that I want to eat it! The combination of Vanilla and Bergamont is just awesome.

But, more importantly, the Bliss Maximum Moisture Cream Body Butter really works. It's Paraben free. I'm using mine sparingly so it's my once a week after shower treat. Oh, and it is great as an "after-shave." The weather is getting warmer which means "show off those legs!" But, don't do it until you shave! LOL

Seriously, my mom introduced me to Bliss and I love all their products. Unfortunately, as a "starving student" I can't use them all the time which makes it even more special when I can!

They have a ton of great products. Check them out at

www.blissworld.com


Simonie

Let's Get This Party Started Now!

My birthday was on Tuesday, but as I've said before, it was finals week. So, I've been totally zapped, but the weekend is here and it's time to p-a-r-t-y! Not really. It's pouring rain, freezing cold and I've got the sniffles. But, hey, my nails don't have to know that.

I went to Walgreen's today in search of Incoco nails only to find that they no longer carry them. Anyway, I picked up this pack of Broadway Nails (Celebrity Style Designs) in silver.


I'll let you know how they work out. 5.99 for a pack of 28 wraps.

Oh, and my parents got me my favorite princess cake - in my favorite color - pink!

Happy Birthday to Me!!

Thayers Witch Hazel - Magic Potion

My latest obsession. Witch Hazel. One of my besties told me that Witch Hazel was great for keeping your skin soft and blemish free. So, I ordered a bottle from Drugstore.com. I think the most popular brand of Witch Hazel is Dickinson's but I ordered Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel. Oh My God. You should see my skin. I would post pictures but I look sort of like - well, sort of like I just finished finals and I'm ready to collapse.

But, this beauty news was just too good to keep. I've been using this alcohol free toner for about two weeks. Once in the morning and once at night. When I got home, my mom said, 'Wow, your skin looks great.' As you know, I do try to use all natural products on my skin as much as possible, but the Witch Hazel has made a serious difference. It doesn't dry the skin like alcohol-based products can - did I mention that it's alcohol free? And it smells so fresh - like fresh - cucumbers!

Bargain prized at 7.99 for a 12 ounce bottle.

"Flossing" Hair With Fekkai BRILLIANT GLOSSING

I love my mom. Especially when she puts beauty treats in my care packages from home. This week, along with these super yummy chocolate Bahlsen cookies, she sent me sample pack of Fekkai Brilliant Glossing. I just finished using the shampoo and conditioner. My hair feels so good and the smell is amazing. I have no idea what's in this formula but the package says "With Encapsulated Shine-Release Complex."

At $38.00 for sixteen ounces of shampoo, it's a little out of my "price range," but at least I can say I've experienced it. Also, sometimes Ross and other discount stores sell Fekkai products. Since this is new, it will probably be a while before it lands there, but you never know, so be on the lookout!

Hope you're having a great Sunday!

Simonie