Whirlwind of Surprises: December 2014

Sunday, December 28, 2014

8 #Tips on how to take great #Selfies #sp

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Selfies...we all know it. It's the new thing to do these days. Snap a quick selfie by yourself, with friends, at an event, or whatever. It's the thing to do these days and it can create fantastic memories. Do you do them? Know someone who does? There's always the ones that look fabulously glamorous and the ones that straight up look hideous. I've had my share of both. Ever wanted to take them better? Or for fashion bloggers like myself, it drives me nuts when the hubby can't take the photo from an angle that I want. It'd be so much easier if I could do it myself.

5 #Tips for Hosting Great #Holiday Parties ~ #Holidays made brighter with #MoreLumia #sp

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I love the holidays. They're always a great excuse for spending time with good company. It's always easiest heading over to someone's place. I dread hosting. I worry about the clean before, the preparation during and of course, the mess afterwards. For that reason, I typically hate being the host and even avoid hosting altogether. This holiday season, I've changed my mind thanks to the convenience of Microsoft Devices. The Nokia Lumia 830, its apps and accessories has made planning and hosting easier than ever and it makes me look fantastically smart while doing it.

Get #MoreMerry from Sears at an additional 30% off! #Ad

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The #coolest #kids #books you'll ever #read this season! #2014WOSHGG #sp

Camera #accessories for the #fashionista #photographer #2014WOSHGG #style #sp

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I love my fashion and I love my accessories. Do you know anyone like that? Are they also a photo fanatic? They may want to take a look at this. There is now the option to accessorize your DSLR in a functional and chic way thanks to Mod., a Dallas-based, premium camera straps and accessories company that started by a mother and daughter team in 2009.

5 #Tips for #Beautiful, Silky Smooth, and Youthful Skin #2014WOSHGG #VitaminCSerum #sp

Perfectly fit #fashion for the one and only you #ootd #style #2014WOSHGG #sp

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When fashion fits properly, it always looks the best. Did you know that you can appear to look a few pounds heavier when you wear a size too small? We all have different body shapes and sizes and well, we never fit into a particular size. For example, I have troubles fitting into jeans. If they fit my hips, they don't fit my waist. It can be difficult to find a piece of clothing that fits just right and that's exactly why eShakti is great!

5 Proven Ways of Dealing with Chronic #Pain #2014WOSHGG #health #wellness #sp

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There's nothing to worse to the end of my day than a lot of shoulder pain. I tend to carry heavy bags and groceries on my right shoulder. Simply put, it's no surprise that my shoulder initially starts to ache but then eventually, the pain lingers and stays. It becomes that annoying pain that bothers me on and off even when I'm not carrying anything. Unfortunately, it's not the only pain that plagues me. I also have lower back pain and have had it for years. I don't think I ever did anything to cause it but it can drive me crazy.

It's #BabyPom's day out!! #Swimming Lessons for #dogs #2014WOSHGG #sp

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Did you know exercise is a great way to calm a hyper dog? If you've ever watched Cesar Milan, he's a huge fan of getting the dogs to swim and then training them afterwards. I think it's a fantastic idea getting the pups active and tiring them out so that they'll focus more on training. It's good for their health and body. JR is scared of the water so we'll work on her eventually, however BabyPom has energy like no other. He can go for an hour long walk and still have crazy energy. Swimming may just be the best solution for him. Of course, we aren't just going to toss him in the water! This is where the Kurgo Surf n Turf Coat comes in.

Delicious and #Healthy Carrot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe #sp #Recipes

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Cooking can be a joyous and enjoyable experience when the prep work doesn't take hours on end. I have recently discovered a fantastic tool for cooks and health buffs everywhere. This combo has made it so much more fun to experiment in the kitchen, not only because of the speed at which I can get things done. The speed has something to do with it for sure because this means even with my busy 70-80+ hour work week, I am now still able to jump in the kitchen and conjure up something fresh, healthy, and hearty like the Carrot Butternut Squash Soup recipe below.

Simple, gorgeous Karina Dresses are perfect for any #Frockstar #2014WOSHGG

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I love my Karina Dresses! They're a comfortable staple in my closet and I wear them with pride. These gorgeous frocks are wonderful for all seasons, travel, and a must if you care anything about fashion. They don't wrinkle and roll up easily for storage and travel. Best yet, they can be thrown in the wash. Easy wear, easy care!

Go from workout to work with the #Gaiam Cinch Wrap #fashion #style #2014WOSHGG

How to easily prepare Butternut Squash #Food #Tips #2014WOSHGG #sp #deisskitchenware

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Typically I hate peeling things, period. Partly it's because the strips always get stuck, it takes forever, my peelers rust, etc. It drives me crazy! To be honest, it is why I very very rarely buy carrots. Slowly peeling things isn't my thing. The Deiss Julienne Peeler completely changed my mind, so much that I am going to teach you how to easily prepare butternut squash for any of your recipes. My mother has always wanted to try using butternut squash in her recipes but always held back because that tough shell was intimidating and tough. She had no clue what to do with it.

One scarf is all you need with the #Schlaero! #2014WOSHGG #sp #fashion #style

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With a chill in the air these days, how are you staying warm? Well, if you're in the south, I'm not sure if I even want to talk to you since you still have the beautiful sun and gorgeous shorts/skirts/dress weather. Here in the midwest, we get snow and it gets cold. We bundle up. It doesn't mean we don't dress up anymore though. Rather we go towards the fun and comfy accessories to add to our warmth and style.