2015 Resolution

Okay, so I don't really do 'resolutions', but I think it's always a good idea to work on self-improvement. I'm continuing my goal of slimming down (I've kept off 10 lbs for over a year...just a handful left to go!). But my new goal is to be better at being likeable. I have a brusque personality that doesn't serve me very well as a teacher, friend, or family member. So I've started reading 'self help' style books on how to make people around you feel good about themselves, and feel good about being with you. My next step is to get some books on etiquette, and see if I can turn myself into a real charmer! With this sort of thing, practice is really what will make or break me, so I'm trying to do a little something extra or different each time I interact with someone new. More updates in a few weeks!

Product Review:
I just received a sample of Children's Advil sugar-free, dye-free, in berry.  I got this product for my 3-year-old. I was able to try it for free thanks to Smiley360. We had been using a children's painkiller that needed a new dose every four hours. This was great to use for nighttime pain, like fevers or congestion. I still like to use the 4-hour product during the day, so that I never have to give my toddler more than she needs (usually we can get by on one 4-hour dose at nap time), but I wouldn't want to live without the Advil at night. Since a lot of the dose sticks to the sides of the dosage cup, I think it would be easier and more accurate to have this product in tablet form. I appreciate that it's dye free, but I don't like that they added artificial sweeteners into the product. I would rather just have a little sugar!

Dial Acne Control Face Wash Review

I got to try this product for free for the purpose of my review, thanks to Smiley360. When using it to wash my face in the morning or after I had already removed all my makeup in the evening, I liked the way it made my face feel clean and fresh. However, the product doesn't remove makeup at all, which made it inconvenient to use at night. I would like it much more if the product treated acne as well as remove makeup, so I only had to wash my face with one product! Also, my skin responds better to benzoyl peroxide than salicylic acid as far as preventing and treating acne. I think if you have a lot of blackheads this product would be great, but if you're still struggling with your acne, try a wash or lotion treatment with benzoyl peroxide.

Trying out KMart

So, thanks to Smiley360, I got to try a little KMart holiday shopping for free!  There's a KMart close by, so it made for a fun and easy trip.  I don't think I've ever even been in a KMart before now...
They have a little of everything, and I was able to find some nice Christmas decorations to add to our living room, just in time for the holidays!