Horse Show - June 2013 (pic heavy)

Photos of our 4-H Fun Show in June 2013

This was our first time using our new awning at a horse show.  We loved being able to have a shady place to sit during the long, hot, sunny day.  We were also amused to discover  that our horse, Bell, loved the awning and would get under it with us while resting between classes.  It was nice that she was also able to enjoy the shade with us.

Bell was such a good girl all day.  Win or lose (there was some of both) we had a great day!

Pics of Our Stay at the Caboose Motel

Here are some pictures from our stay at the Caboose Motel in Avoca, NY.  

It was fun to stay in such a unique place and the manager was very friendly and helpful.  The caboose wasn't luxurious but it was clean and an adventure to stay in.

Disclosure: No compensation or consideration was received for this post.

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure Review

I received the imPRESS Press-On Manicure in my Spring VoxBox from Influenster.  I decided to try them on my daughter who has very short nails.  Wow, they look so cute on her!  She was so pleased with how pretty her fingers looked and with the fun pattern of the nails.

Application was very easy.  We used the included prep pad to wipe down her nails.  Then after picking the correct sizes, we simply peeled the backing off and stuck each one on.

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Here's the official description of the product:

Introducing imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPRESS is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPRESS, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

Disclosure: I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It - Review

My daughter was the perfect candidate to try out OSiS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder from Schwarzkopf.  She has short hair and likes to try new products like waxes, creams, hair sprays, etc.  She had never used a powder like this and she didn't think that it would be effective.

She was delighted to find out she was wrong!  She absolutely loved the volume and styleability (new word!) of her hair using Dust It.  She said that it would normally take three or four products to get the same effect that she got with only this one.  Her hair looks great in the picture but was even better in person.

Dust It has a very fine powder consistency and I did not notice any scent at all. 

We can happily recommend this product.

Before: Air-dried hair with no product

After: Styled using only Dust It

Disclosure: I  received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

2012 New York State Festival of Balloons NYSFOB

This past Summer we went to a hot air balloon festival for the first time.  The New York State Festival of Balloons was held in Dansville, NY.  We all had a great time, even my 10 year old son who was sure it was going to be boring!

There were a lot of booths and vendors and we had a fun time exploring while we waited for the balloon launch.  One cool spot was the Pan for Gold booth.  The kids were given a bucket of sand with little treasures in it, which they then wash out in a sieve.  The shark's tooth necklace they each found was a hit with both of them!

Another unique spot was the Game trailer.  They had TV screens and game consoles set up and you could rent screen time for different lengths of time.  For a boy with Asperger's on a very hot, sunny, dusty day... it was an awesome break to help him get through the day.  I was thrilled (as was he)!

When the time came, we set up our lawn chairs to watch the balloons launch. It was an awe inspiring sight!

Wordless Wednesday - Horses are Good for Girls!

My daughter is so cool!  One of her best friends is a horse named Bell.  I love seeing how she has matured, gained confidence, and become a good caretaker thanks to her love of this horse. 

It's Spring and horses shed

There's more hair on the girl then on the horse

Just a couple of beautiful gals

Pick up your hoof Bell!

Filthy hoof prior to being picked

A game she plays with Bell.  She takes off the lead rope and Bell follows her around like a puppy.

George the friendliest barn cat stopped by for a petting

Ok, so it wasn't wordless.  : )  Thank you for visiting!!