Back To School!

Omg..the time is finally here and I and ready for it! The summer was good but school time is better.
I know some parents are lik..girl, are you crazy?! Maybe a little but I'm ready to have my house back!

Preparing for back to school can be hectic, but it smoothes out during the weeks. I think the first month is filled with madness. There's a lot money being spent on supplies,backpacks,lunch money and the list goes on!

I can finally say that for my 4th grader the supplies didn't break the bank but we had some bus issues...that are now straightened out. He's so excited about school and that makes me feel good. My freshman in High School...each binder costed $10.99 and he neded two of them and the list of all the supplies he needed for his classes, I can say he broke the bank this time around.

I love to see my kids happy about school. every year leads into a different and I want them to get the most out of their education, so that they know that this is what you need to build your future. It is also imporant to have reading time and extra work acivities on the weekend, given by the paren o help keep their brain functioning.

I hope all the parents, children, and teachers have a wonderful school year!

Parents...if you can, join the P.T.A...check wih your childs school and see what they are offering. I use to be a PTA mom and I enjoyed it.

Feeding Your Family Under $20

When it comes to grocery shopping...I make my pennies stretch as far as I can. can.
Let me tell you...Great Value brand is really good and great on your pockets.
A 2lb box of pasta is $1.50, the GV brand of pasta sauce is $1, and that's not all...the GV brand of 4lb bag of chicken thighs are $3.12. ..chicken legs $4 ...I stock up on those!

Let's talk hamburgers. ..the Sam Choice beef burgers are $6...I have had a great experience with them. GV French fries $2 for a bag of French fries.

Don't sleep on the Great Value brand...It doesn't always have to be name brand.

Download apps to help you save more money.
Checkout 51
IBOTTA
Saving Star
Cartwheel

Do some research and save some money...every dime counts.

VH1 HIP HONORS. ..All Hail The Queens

This is not going to be long...short and sweet!

I think they could've done a lot better promoting it and putting it together. I also think that Mc Lyte and YoYo should've been up on the honoring panel as well.  Don't get me wrong, Lil Kim and Missy have every right to be honored...they have paved the way for the younger generation. I think they should've been grouped with later 90s artist and Queen Latifah with older 80s-90s group.

Overall it was ok....Im glad they finally got honored. I feel like when it come to the women things get a little rushed.

Storytime: MY NASTY UBER RIDE...

My Dollar Tree Repeat Buys...

Light Lunch/Dinner Meal...

This meal is great for anyone especially those that are on a weight loss journey.
It's quick &simple.

Ground Turkey & Mixed Vegetables

Depending on how many you're feeding, cook 1-2 lbs of ground Turkey..make sure it's cooked well done.
Cook a bag of mixed vegetables in a separate pot. Make sure to cook them half way done.
Once that's done...pour the vegetables in the same pot with the ground turkey, cover and cook on low for 15-20 mins. Season to your liking.

To keep it healthy..serve over brown rice. It also taste great over yellow rice.

Enjoy!

Bath & Body Works Products

I've always been a B&BW addict since the 90s. The sales were always great and the product was excellent. As time go on things started to change... some changes are good and some are bad, it depends.

Last year I started noticing that some products that were sold during winter, were also being repackaged and sold for spring. I'm not saying they haven't made any new products because they have and some were ok. I'm like change but I love my retro scents. Cherry Blossom,  Juniper Breeze, Amber Blush and the list goes on. I was happy when they brought back Cool Coconut Surf, I just love that scent.

Let's compare Cool Coconut Surf and Hawaii Coconut Water &Pineapple. To me they smell the same...when I couldn't find anymore of the cool coconut surf, I racked up on the Hawaii Coconut Water & Pineapple and was content. I guess anything you make with Coconut is going to have that identical scent.

The latest product I bought from B&BW is the Sparkling Limoncello body cream and spray... and let me tell you, it smell so good. The lemon scent perks you up and it's not overpowering. I would definitely recommend anyone to try it.

The best time for me to shop at Bath and Body Works is the Semi Annual Sale..I can really do some serious damage! I feel like I can get more for my buck and the use of coupons makes my shopping fun.

I'm not bashing or telling anyone not to shop there...just pay close attention to what you're buying because you don't want to repurchase scents that you already have.

Love Your Curves!

I hate the fact that some people look down on plus size or curvaceous women... why is that?! I guess we have to show our ribs to be sexy...ha whatever!

I will not starve myself to please others or to be accepted. Being curvy or plus size doesn't mean we are fat and unhealthy, some of us have hips that'll make ya flip Lol...or a lot of cake that we can't shake. 

Did you know that a size 10 is considered Plus Size...really?! I guess because it's a double digit. I know for a fact that if I went down to a size 10 I would look like a crack head, so I'll pass! The biggest size I've ever worn was 18-20...now I'm between a 14-16.

I'm on a journey to lose weight because I feel heavy, but I'm doing it for me. If I can stay at a size 14 I'll be happy. I'll still be a plus size woman, just with toner curves.

To all my plus size sistas..

Do what makes you happy!

Keep struting your stuff!

Mac presents Selena....

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom! Yessss finally! OMG I'm so excited! I always thought Selena was a beautiful woman and if she was here a little longer she would be on top of the world. Her makeup was always flawless... I'm not a makeup Guru but I will support and buy a lippie from that line.

Selena makeup will make it's appearance in the Mac stores October 2016.

I just wanted to share that info with you.

Janet Jackson Pregnant...

Congratulations are in order... Janet Jackson is carrying her first child. A few months ago fans were angry that she cancelled her tour because she wanted to start a family with her husband.

Janet Jackson has always been in great shape and took care of herself well, but is it safe to have a child at the age of 50?...It becomes a high risk pregnancy over 35, that's what the doctors say anyway.
I think she's going to have a safe and wonderful pregnancy, she has the money to have a team of doctors keep an eye on her and give her the best care.
I wish her and hubby well. I can't wait to find out the sex of the baby and see what he or she look like. I'm happy for them and Micheal would too if he was still with us.