Ear ART and MisMatch Style - Fashion Moms Be Aware

I recently lost One of my MOST favorite earrings.  I could not bring myself to throw the other matching earring away.

Jennifer Fisher is a brillant jewelry designer and has mastered the art of jewelry making.  She has designed the coolest earrings and necklaces for famous celebrities and socialites.  I would kill to have the earrings she creates at a fraction of the cost.  I decided to seek out her stick chain earring design and had found a very simple pair similar to the Jennifer Fisher style at the LIMITED.  I have sought all over the internet for the same length, gold plated and similar chain style to the ones I had … but no such luck.  

In order to rock my one stick chain earring … I decided pairing it with fun little nuggets and gold studs.  

Purchase this little adorable set from Etsy.com

Images taken from Polyvore

Madewell Sells this delightful set at $32.00

This adorable set is available through an artist website for $18.00

Click here to order this amazing Mismatched Set of Earrings

This is a great little fun statement for any mom who wants to get away from your standard set of studs, or hoop earrings.  

Here's my suggestions….

Wake up, put your yoga pants on and your best sweater… close your eyes and grab random pieces from your jewelry drawer and you may be surprised on how adorable you will look.

It makes getting adorned fun and unique!!!

DIY Dr. Suess Burlap Framed Wood Art

How to Make a Dr. Suess Burlap Framed Wood Art

What you will need:

Cameo Silhouette Cutting Machine (or Circuit)
Scissors
Vinyl Wall Adhesives on a Roll (Solid Black)
Silhouette Scraper Tool
Tacky Glue (In case you have trouble with the letters not sticking to the Burlap)
A sheet of Burlap Paper - You can find at any Hobby Lobby or Michaels (Scrapbook Section)
A Frame of your Choice

Download Dr. Soos Font Type or I used Marker Felt in Silhouette Font Section

Make sure to make the first letter of Each Sentence a slightly larger font.

Cut the Font out on the Vinyl Adhesive using your Cameo.  

Carefully position the letters onto the burlap using the scraping tool.

Use the glass inside the frame as a guide to centering your words and letters.  

Cut your excess edges and place into frame.

I found a 8x10 print with exact same font type and wording for $20.  The print cost me around $5.00 to make.  The frame can be purchased at Michaels.  It is an adorable addition to any nursery or can be used for any Dr. Suess themed party.

DIY Truffula Trees or Truffula Flowers (Dr. Suess' The Lorax)

Making Truffula Trees from Dr. Suess' THE LORAX ... is super easy and SUUUPPPER CUTE!!

First things first

Purchase List

1.  Spanish Moss

2. One Large Clay Flower Pot

3.  Floral Foam Topiary with Wooden Dowel and Base

4.  Floral Tape - Brown and White

5.  Clear Tacky Glue

6.  Scissors

7.  (2) Long Boa Strands

 First wrap the wooden dowel with the White Floral Tape

The tape will stick to the dowel and there will be no need for Tacky Glue

Wrap the brown tape over the white tape leaving a gap between each wrap.

Glue along crease of the topiary foam sphere and begin wrapping your boa around the seam of the sphere.

Wrap the boa til the end finishes in the middle of the sphere.  Secure the end with tacky glue and begin wrapping the other side of the sphere.  You will have a full fuzzy top that resembles a Truffula Tree or Truffula Flower.

WEN is a WIN for POSTPartum Hair or That MID Thirties Hormone Mess of Hair

For those mommies who know what I am talking about when I say....

BOOBs need a lift
Everything Hangs a little lower these days
Bags Under the eyes - SLEEP deprivation!!!
HAIR HORMONAL HELL

So I went through about 2 years after my 3rd Pregnancy of Hormonal HAIR Hell!!!

HOW would I describe my hair pre-babies...

(Me aka The RHoTC) The goofball waving at the camera at Post Grad Commencement

Check out the sheen, the straight thick manageable locks that lay beautifully next to my melon.  Can you believe I used to complain about how hard it was to take care of... or that I just wanted a cute short bob like the lead singer of Wilson Phillips back in the 80's.  I pictured myself looking like BOZ from Some Kind of Wonderful .... short messy and multicolored.  (Insert Child of the 80's)  I laugh about it now... but .. WOW.. how I wish I could turn back time and slap myself in the face and say.....

"SNAP out of It"  (Classic Quote from Moonstruck) 

Now... Mid Thirties... 3 Babies later... this was my hair prior to using WEN:

Weird random curl, fuzzy strands, breakage, dry brittle hair.  It is amazing how hormones just reck havoc on hair, body and skin.

I had seen all these late night infomercials about Chaz Dean and his Wen Products.  I saw before and after results and I was desperate to try something to restore my old lifeless hair.

(Photo Image Courtesy of Wen Hair Care online)

I began with the Sweet Almond Mint Intensive Cream Conditioning Shampoo and LOVED it!!  

NOW.... It took me a weeks worth of using to get used to the NON-Lathering of this shampoo.  IT cleans despite clear evidence of a sudsy lather.  TRY it for a week and you will notice how WONDERFUL this product actually is.

Besides all the research I have found on soaps that lather and create intense bubbles are not good for the skin or the body.  

I recently went to a Girl Night Out and was delighted when a friend walked up to me and said....."YOU are a WEN girl, aren't you???"  You can spot them in a room.  

Healthy, full of life and a beautiful sheen!! That is how I can tell if someone is faithfully using WEN products by Chaz Dean.  

Ridiculous duck face pic - Me on the left -
Most recent pic I have of my WEN investment and I hope it shows that its paying off.

NOW... I am never going to have what I had in my 20's but I can work with what I got!!!  

Enjoy what you got today cause it could be gone tomorrow!!! 

Meanwhile USE WEN ....its a WIN!!!

Congratulations goes out to Second Betty for being the Featured Cover Story in Arts & Society!

Congratulations goes out to Second Betty on a wonderful article in this Month's Arts and Society Magazine.

What a wonderful article that details such a fabulous store in Morton and Peoria Heights!
I had the priviledge of learning how to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint from Cindy Davis (owner of Second Betty).  She has two locations and offers various workshops and classes to learn how to use this paint.

In recent posts, I have posted my experiences with using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  The paint can be applied to a number of surfaces and can be used to create numerous types of finishes.

It is a great time to stop in and learn how to use this paint due to the influx of garage sales and the start of Second Sunday in Bloomington/Normal.  You can find some great wood pieces and create a completely new piece of furniture with this paint.  Check her store out and ALSO check out their featured article in Arts & Society (Second Betty's Cover Story in May - June edition).

Our first Published Article In IBI Magazine

Ok... ever thought about starting a blog to be heard?  Have interesting ideas, topics to discuss, and great experiences?  Do you think your voice won't be heard or there will be no interest?  THINK again!

I started this blog about 2 years ago and my goal was to share my ideas and experiences on products related to motherhood and to help new parents on their journey.  I always said that I needed a manuel from those experienced moms who knew how to navigate through the ups and downs of parenting.

2 Years later.... and some interesting stats on viewership and emails from individuals all around the world .. led me to believe my voice does matter.  This blog was recently featured in the InterBusiness Issues Magazine (IBI Magazine Publication).  The RHoTC blog had a featured article from February in the April's edition of IBI.

Check it out:  http://therealhousewifeoftazewellcounty.blogspot.com/2014/02/5-healthy-alternatives-to-everyday.html

I was sooo excited to see that what I had written was noteworthy and published in a very prominent magazine in Central Illinois.

SOOO with that being said... I encourage you to take the leap of faith and create a blog!!!  I love it and would love to hear from you!!!! Post your blog here and I will do my best to promote and create a platform to be heard!!!

Galesburg, Illinois - CHECK OUT this GEM - LOTUS YOGA - Center for Healing and Wellness

Did you know that Galesburg, Illinois has an amazing Yoga, Meditation, Massage, Holistic Nursing (Food Based Healing) Center?

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Galesburg, Illinois.. here are some interesting facts about a City that has some hidden gems.

Galesburg is an amazing city that has bred many famous individuals such as the World Renowned Poet, Carl Sandburg.  In addition, to Carl Sandburg here is a list of innovative and famous individuals who have been born or lived in Galesburg.

Ronald Regan, Charles Walgreen (Founder of Walgreens), Jim Sundberg (Baseball Player), Todd Hamilton (Famous Pro Golfer), George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (Inventor of the Ferris Wheel)

This city has always been open to new ideas and has embraced new opportunties for growth and community development.  That is why I am soooooo excited to promote an amazing new Holistic Center for Galesburg.

The Lotus Yoga - Center for Healing and Wellness

The Center offers a beautiful studio space in such a tranquil setting.  When I entered the studion I noticed beautiful hard wood floors, Mirrored ceilings, an amazing water display, sliding doors for privacy, additional rooms for massage, holistic consultations with a registered holistic nurse, a complete line of holistic products from the ESSANTE ORGANIC COMPANY.

For those Galesburg residents and Surrounding Community Members who have never tried Yoga, meditation or Massage this is a great place to start.  They offer 

Introduction classes to Yoga.  Teach "Moving Meditation" such as TAI CHI.   

For those of you looking for a LUNCH TIME slow down during your hectic work day..they offer a LUNCH TIME YOGA Class. 

THEY EVEN offer HOT YOGA... which is such a great workout. 

Having Digestive Issues, been diagnosed with Cancer and Looking for a Holistic approach to your health, needing to change your diet????

Lotus Yoga-Center for Healing and Wellness has Trained Holistic Health Care Providers to assist you in your journey towards maintaining optimal health.  

Check out some of the impressive bio's of the LOTUS YOGA, Inc.  Staff.

Click here to see the Team and Be AMAZED at their Extensive Backgrounds and Certifications

Interested ?????

CLICK here for A LIST of Membership PRICES for LOTUS YOGA

Membership

Single Class  - $8

15 Class Card - $75

30 Class Card - $125

Unlimited (Auto) - $60

Unlimited Per Month - $70

Private House - $30

Specials

New Student to Lotus Yoga?

Try it for 30 days at $30

($1 per day??? Really.. Amazing!!!)

Discounts offered to 

Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters, Police Officers

Senior Citizens $40

Students $30

Please support this amazing business for Galesburg and Click on the links above to learn more about the Center for healing and wellness - Lotus Yoga.