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I have black eyes ALL of the time! It doesn't make a difference whether if I sleep or not, drink or not, do or do not have allergies... Those black circles are always there! Over the years I have tried a number of products, including Arbonne's RE9 Corrective Eye Cream and Clinique's All About Eyes. I love trying new products and saving money. You can imagine how happy I was when I found this new goodie at my local CVS! Vichy's Aqualia Thermal As described on the Vichy's Website : To deliver maximum effectiveness, Aqualia Thermal Eyes de -puffing, soothing hydrogel is formulated with a unique combination of carefully selected active ingredients: • Dextran Sulfate: Derived from beet sugar, helps decongest under-eye bags • Escin : Naturally derived from horse-chestnut extract, helps to increase micro-circulation • Vichy Thermal Spa Water: Rich in rare minerals to hydrate, soothe and fortify fragile tissues - Dermatologist & Ophthamalogist tested- Formulate...

Dear Santa, I have tried to be a really good girl this year. I have been reading to the boys ( almost ) every night, not fighting with DH ( trying my hardest ), and ( hired a cleaning woman who is ) keeping the house clean. Here is my list: 1. A pair of Black UGGS to keep my toes warm. 2. A pocketbook to keep my "things" together. 3. A morning to sleep in past 6:30. ( I know I cannot be greedy so I am asking only for ONE ) 4. A reason to get a mani and a pedi. 5. Peace on Earth .

What is is with the holidays that brings the WORST out in people? Don't get me wrong I DO enjoy Christmas and all of its cheer. But no one ever told me how stressful it becomes when you are no longer a kid. I know, I am complaining again. It's just that my mother made this whole "mommy- thing" look so easy. Her holidays were always seamless... or at least that's what I thought. The good thing is that the kids' gifts are done (and yes I have gotten the Bakugan sets for both of them... hopefully they will appreciate the early morning shopping "Santa" had to do to get them!). I have to get cards for the family and a gift for DH (he says he needs socks, undershirts, and underwear... when did he become his Dad?) I hope all of you are doing well with your shopping.... Please feel free to share your holiday complaining with me, so I know I am not the only Grinch here! Jingles all the way!

Well today's official weigh in is.... 168. I am not going to comment... I am just going to move forward. I ate pretty well most of the day. I ate every 3 hours and felt pretty good most of the day. I even drank my H2O. It is the evenings that kill me- damn ice cream cake! Well, tomorrow I am starting from scratch again. I was prepared to go to the gym this morning. The alarm went off at 4:45 and I decided to stay in bed . The whole family actually slept in until 7:30. (of course this never happens on a Sat morning). So tomorrow I will attempt my cardio at night. I know this is a terrible way to start off, but tomorrow will be better.

Today is my birthday... 32 years old. It has been a hard 5 years- having children, returning to work, helping DH open our business. Somewhere in the busy of things I have felt like I have totally let myself go. I used to be happy, positive, gave a s@#t about what I look like. Now, I run all day... to private clients, work, back home, with the kids for their activities. I leave no time for me and it is really showing. I have also gained 40 pounds since I have been married. But its not only about the weight gain- its just everything. I feel very overwhelmed at times. There is so much to do and not enough time. So- I have decided with this birthday- I am going to work on me this year. The better I feel, the better mom and wife I will be. I know it won't be easy, that's why I will be blogging about it... for accountability. The first thing I am working on is losing some weight. I will start tomorrow by weighing in (and yes I will post the horrid number). I am really r...