By Sarah on Thursday, May 29, 2008

I've been running around like a maniac prepping for this party tomorrow.  It is supposed to rain tomorrow, which sucks a whole lot.  I'd prefer not to have 40 people inside our house the whole time.  If I get lucky the showers won't be large enough or long enough to keep people from outside.  I also would not want to grill in the rain. 

The recipes for these healthy desserts I made turned out, interesting.  They are from that Jennifer Seinfeld book, Deceptively Delicious.  I wanted to have some better options for the kids coming, and this is all about hiding veggies in food.  They don't taste bad they are just, different.  Her meatloaf recipe I made last night was great though.  The drink mix I put together I did not like.  I tried to doctor it up by adding a second mix to it.  Now it tastes like adult grape juice ... that might not go over so well.

I need a shower now.  I'm sweating from yard work and my muscles are sore.  I really don't want to make this appearance at swing tonight.  I think from all the work today and if I go out tonight, tomorrow I'll have not a lot of pep left in me.

Current Mood: Old

By Sarah on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Thank you to everyone that sent Birthday wishes and good thoughts my way.  And thank you to Scott for the gifts, even though I told you not to do anything since we are having that kitchen work done as my "present".  I hope to see most of you on Saturday! 

Current Mood:  LuRvEd

By Sarah on Monday, May 26, 2008

Big mutha of a review!

• Purity Made Simple face wash by Philosophy  - This was a Sephora sample.  Very gentle on my skin and is a highly effective face wash.  If it was organic or natural I would switch to it, but alas tis not.
• Mint Truffle sugared body polish by Wylde Ivy - I am a fan of their scrubs since they are gentle on the skin but great at exfoliation.  The mint side was more pleasing to this scent then the chocolate.  Overall though I was happy.
• Rich Rose Glitter lipstick by Sephora - I have never tried any products from the actual Sephora line before.  This was disappointing.  The red is not rich or deep at all.  In fact it goes on very much like a gloss instead of a lipstick and this causes the color to look very translucent.  The lack of depth causes the color to look orange red instead of a rich red.
• Brow Powder Duo by Anastasia - Another Sephora sample from my latest order.  Holy cow this stuff works great for me.  I have eyebrows that tend to grow thiner on the outer edges of my brow line.  From a distance of 10 feet or farther from me you might think my eyebrows only go half way across my eye.  This is not due to over plucking, the ends have just always been smaller.  I have tried Anastasia's brow serum before, to help with eyebrow growth, and while it stimulates the hairs it won't make hair grow where it never grew before.  This powder works great to fill in brows for longer bridges and a fuller look.  It is smudge proof and allows you to custom blend your color!
• Shea Butter Foot Cream by L'Occitane - Sample again.  Good consistency, not too thick, not too thin.  Moisturizes feet well but that arnica extract does not smell pleasant.
• Pomegranate Cocoa Butter Salt Bar by Wylde Ivy - I have also been a fan of these salt bars when using them in the past.  It is not a product you want to use everyday since it is more abrasive to the skin.  These are very useful for feet year round, and also for elbow and knees if you use a self tanner.  This did not smell anything like pomegranate, that made me sad because I love pomegranates.  Smelled more like fading flowers.

More reviews to come as I finish testing some more products from my latest orders and samples!

Current Mood:  Vain

By Sarah on Monday, May 26, 2008

It is 8 a.m. in the morning and already 72 degrees outside.  There is this mugginess permeating through my windows.  Can't wait to see if that means rain next week for the party, or the need for the air to come on.

My Memorial weekend was splendid.  I hope everyone else enjoyed theirs as well.  Chris's party on Saturday night was fairly chill, we left apparently before most of his brother's friends became intoxicated.  Which is fine by me!  Sunday was a relax day.  Lots of gardening, reading and all around laziness.  Monday Scott, Skyler and I went back to Monkton and biked 30 miles on the trail.  Poor Scott's seat came undone about 10 miles in, but we were lucky enough to find a nice stranger with a Ullman tool who could help us out.  We finished out the day by going to Home Depot to look at pricing for cabinet refacing and kitchen counter tops.  I have nagged about it for a while so Scott figured that near birthday time would be as good as a time as any!

I've got several party errands to run this week, cleaning, grass cutting, food and liquor runs.  If any of you are still planning to come but have yet to RSVP, please let me know before Friday so I get enough sustenance for all.

Current Mood:  Old

By Sarah on Friday, May 23, 2008

The holiday weekend is turning out very well so far.  Friday night we went to the opening of Art at the Everyman Theatre.  I think Chris, Karl and Bruce all did a very good job.  It was one of the tighter productions we have seen in a while at ET.  Most of their shows this season have been lacking in the cast department or directional choice. 

Today Scott and I went to Monkton trail to break in our new bikes.  Last week we picked up new "his and hers" hybrids.  The trail was not very crowded today so it allowed for a peaceful journey.  Right now is a great time for biking.  It is warm but not hot, the trees are lush and vibrant, and the pollen isn't too bad yet.  I took a few pictures of the stream and some baby geese along the way.  Enjoy!

Now it is off to Chris and his brothers' party!

Current Mood:  Adorable