Happy Father’s day!
Not only am I blessed to have an awesome father, but my children have a wonderful father as well! I hope that you all have a great Father’s day as well!
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“It’s A Nurse…”
There are some days when it feels like no one notices all of the sacrifices we nurses make. We get attached to our patients. We don’t do it for the glory or accolades. We do it because we really care about our patients. We cry in the break room or bathroom or the med room. Sometimes it is so draining. Then someone writes a letter like this, and it makes it all worth it!
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I love Pinterest!
How in the world did I plan my entire wedding with out a “Wedding Planning Board”?
Pinterest is such a great way to get awesome ideas. I love to search for pins and find new sites. I would love for you to follow me and all my boards. As well, I would love to follow your boards, so leave a comment below with your username!
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Fitness Isn’t A Punishment
Every Monday I post a “No Gym? No problem!” workout, and every week I say:
“Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it!”
I really believe that! I believe that your health and wellness are worth the time and effort it takes to eat healthy and exercise. Fitness is not a punishment! Skinny is not always “healthy” Healthy for some might be being thinner, while others look a different way.
No matter what your healthy looks like it is worth fighting for!
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I Need Your Help!
Ok my makeup loving friends, I need your help!
As you may remember, I have been on a strict no buy for a while now. Reason being, my makeup collection was getting out of hand (is that even possible?) I was getting overwhelmed by all the wonder products that I have and yet never use. So many things get lost in the shuffle do to “out of sight, out of mind.”
Here is where I need your help…I need suggestions of makeup storage organizers. I don’t want something bulky that is going to take up a ton of room. I want something sleek and stylish, yet functional and manageable. If you have something that you store your makeup in that works well for you, I would love to hear about it! Links are welcomed and encouraged!
Thank you for your help, I value your opinions!
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Be Great!
In light of recent events, it is more important now than ever for us to show love and kindness to those around us! Unfortunately we can not prevent the hate in the world, but we can be a source of much needed love.
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Tip Tuesday #17
Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday…
I recently saw this little tip on fashionsy.com and wanted to share it here on Tip Tuesday!
Of course, wear any eye shadow shades that you want, but certain eye colors look better with certain eye shadow shades. Try out these different shade suggestions with your eye color to make your eyes shine and pop!
I have deep dark brown eyes, and I know that whenever I wear purple shades on my lids my eyes look great.
Let me know if you try it and what you think!
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No Gym? No Problem! #23
I just recently found this site called SPOTEBI. I have really been enjoying it! It is exactly what I love: a ton of at home workouts for women!
Here is a great at home “Flat Stomach Workout”
This site has an interval timer and a playlist to go along with the workout. It really is an awesome site for at home workouts!
Check out the full workout by clicking HERE.
Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!
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Saying Goodbye…
Goodbyes are never easy…
I’ve been working at the Infusion Center for about 8 months now. In these last 8 months I have learned so much and stretched myself further than I have in a long time. I have faced some new fears (performing a therapeutic phlebotomy) and overcome some old fears (Am I going to remember how to be a nurse after taking an 8 1/2 year maternity leave?!). I have gotten to know some really awesome coworkers and met some great patients and their family members.
Overall the last 8 months have been enjoyable and a great learning experience for me.
For eight years, in the happiness and business of being a stay at home mom, I had almost forgotten what it is like to get attached to a terminally ill person…almost…
This past week was not an easy week at work. Even as I am writing this I can feel the pang of pain in my chest and my eyes getting teary. I had to say goodbye to a special patient. He and his family had to make the tough decision to discontinue treatments and go on Hospice.
Mr. D* will always have a special place in my heart. Like me he has a French last name, like me he also likes to talk a lot, like me he often smiles even when things are not going his way… After heading back to work after 8 1/2 years, he was the first IV stick I missed and subsequently so, the first IV I successfully started (he graciously let me try again for a second attempt.) Something about that first little victory together made us fast friends. Whenever he came in to get treatments, whether I was his nurse for the day or not, I always made sure I went and talked with him.
On Monday after he finished his infusion before leaving as he always does, he came over to say goodbye to me. He told me that he wouldn’t be coming for treatments anymore and that they had decided to start Hospice care. I wasn’t expecting to hear that and was caught off guard by his decision. While I can usually keep it together, I had a very hard time holding my tears back.
I only hope that I am making as big of an impact on my patient’s lives as they are making on me!
*Real names have been changed for privacy purposes.
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Easy DIY Waterproof Makeup Remover
As you know, I love to wear makeup, and I love it when my make up stays where I want it to until I decide to take it off.
There are so many awesome long wear and waterproof products on the market. The downside to long lasting and waterproof makeup is removing it, removing it that is without removing all your skin or eyelashes in the process.
There are many great makeup removers on the market. The downside to these makeup removers is not only the chemicals, but sometimes the price tag. I have been making my own makeup remover for about 2 years now and it only costs me about $3* for 8 oz. A little goes a long way and 8 oz will last you a long time.
All you need for this Easy DIY Makeup Remover is
-one empty 8 oz travel sized container
-grape seed oil (or olive oil)
-witch hazel**
-a measuring cup
-a funnel.
How to Make the Easy DIY Makeup Remover
1.) Measure half a cup of grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
2.) Use the funnel to pour the oil into the empty 8 oz travel container.
3.) Measure half a cup of witch hazel.
(If you only have a 4 oz travel container use 1/4 cup of each grapeseed oil and witch hazel. If your container is 6 oz then you will put 1/3 of a cup of each.)
4.) Use the funnel to pour the witch hazel into the 8 oz travel container with the oil.
5.) Put the cover onto the 8 oz container tightly
6.) Shake well before each use, the oil and witch hazel will separate.
7.) Pour a small amount onto a cotton round. Start removing your makeup quickly and easily!
The reason I like to use Grape seed oil instead of olive oil is that it is thinner and doesn’t feel as thick on the skin. Grape seed oil is also packed with antioxidants, including skin-brightening vitamin C. It has also been said to help treat acne, fight aging, moisturize, and tighten the skin, as well as lessen dark circles under the eyes.
There are also so many skin benefits of witch hazel. It has both antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. Witch hazel is a great natural remedy for skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and eczema. Witch hazel help remove excess oil from the skin, making it effective at treating blackheads and other blemishes.
*At around $2 for a 16 oz bottle of witch hazel and around $8-10 for 16 oz of grapeseed oil, 8 oz of makeup remover will end up costing you around $3, (plus the cost of your empty bottle if you don’t already have one).
**Witch Hazel is safe to use in small amounts around the eyes.
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