14. Try Something New

This post is a review of Venus Snap razor. I received this razor free from Influester for reviewing purposes.

As you may know, I like to try new things. For this reason I have enjoyed being a part of the Influenster community.If you stay active and do honest reviews, you get more!

So, this fun little razor comes in a round, little carrying case and has its own soap/lotion- perfect for a vacation razor. It eliminates the need to carry shaving cream and normal size razors. The case keeps you and your stuff away from the blades and the water away from your stuff. All pluses if you ask me. The shave is also nice and close, which kind of surprised me.

As for the cons, I only have two thus far. One, the short handle is more difficult for maneuvering. However, the point of this razor is for on the go, so you have to give up one or the other. Secondly, cleaning was a bit of a challenge. It has a full size razor head, so I'm not really sure as to why this is. perhaps because I didn't shave during my shower but on the go instead.

All in all I would say it does everything it promises. Its a perfect on the go, beauty companion!

So what do you want to try new this month?

30 Before 30: Twenty-three

23. Go on a couples only vacation.

It seems that since my husband and I had children, time for "us" has dwindled away. Although I have aware of all the things your "supposed" to be doing to keep a relationship healthy, its a lot harder to live out. The last time we took a couples only vacation was out honeymoon and that seems light-years away now. I'd love to go back where we went for our honeymoon actually!

Speaking of which, I'd love to share more about it with you.

Cove Haven Resort in the Pocono Mountains

Located in the mountains of Pennsylvania, its secluded and perfect for a romantic getaway. This all inclusive couples' resort provides entertainment, dining, and a location for romance!

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My husband and I got married in January so I was able to get a great view of their Winter activities. Activities and entertainment range and will have something to fit every personality! Below is just a few of the Winter activities and entertainment I experienced.

Iceskating
Archery
Basketball
Rollarskating
Arcade
Dancing
Comedians
Dinner
Music
Horse drawn carriage rides
Pools
Snow tubing
Skiing and snowboarding
Musicians


I am also aware that Summer time activities include things like:

Fishing
Row boats
Water Skiing
Hiking
Outdoor Pools

The rooms are clean and romantic in the cheesiest way! Depending on your room of choice, rooms can include:

Hot tubs for two
Round king beds
Fireplaces
Mirrored ceilings
Personal pool

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You can also get breakfast delivered to your room every day. Its heavenly!

Ok, so I'm daydreaming now...



For rates and more information check here!

Book Review: How Do You Tuck In A Superhero?

Over my vacation I read How Do You Tuck in a Superhero?  by Rachel Balducci. My expectations were completely opposite from what I got, but that ended up being a GOOD thing. I went into the book expecting a true “self help” style book. What I got was real life stories that gave me a true look into the life of raising boys.

Her stories were honest and real. Many made me laugh out loud, while others brought me to tears. It is a very enjoyable read. She uses a dose of humor to share what the crazy life of raising five boys is like.  One of my favorite things is the small quotes she includes throughout the book from her boys. You really feel like you are getting to know her and her family. 

If you are raising (raised) boys of your own, you will relate and enjoy her book. It gave me some insight of what my boys may be like as they grow. I find this especially helpful since my oldest is only two. I look forward to finding and reading more books from Rachel! 

My Life Raising (and) Living With Boys

 

Family Vacation!

Here is a look at the fantastic vacation we had this week!

One of the first things we did was craft! Benjamin made a Super Green Lantern Batman bear. 

We also did a lot of swimming during our time away.

Of course we did have some down time...

We also enjoyed playing on the playground. Benjamin and Henry both loved swinging. In fact, it became a family event!

The water park is a pretty big attraction where we went, so we had to stop there as well!

After a long day of water, we spent a little while playing in the arcade!

I wish I had pictures for everything else we did, but I was so busy being a part of it that I forgot! Of course we rested some, played a lot, and did plenty of eating!

Looking Forward

Still to come: a look at the best shopping trip of my life and the book I read on vacation! I also want to talk a little about my birthday and the most recent Glam bag from ipsy! I have so much to catch you up on that it may take a few days until we get deep again!

So Glad To Be Back!

I have missed writing terribly! We just arrived back today from a four day family vacation. We enjoyed ourself and I had the most successful shopping trip of my life. Enough said! I hope to get some photos and stories up tomorrow, but today is going to be mostly me getting back into the swing of things. To get started, I have a topic I wish to discuss, getting (or mostly looking) older.

So, as you may remember, during the school year I had several people mistakingly think I was in my 30s or 40s. However, I just this week turned 26. I want to know what I about me makes me look (seem) older than my age. I also want to know what will reverse some of this. Its not that I want to seem like a stupid, immature, college student, but I want to come across younger than my mother's age.

This is where you come in! Suggestions? Ideas? Please... anything. I will be glad to try and write about it, if it seems like it might work for me.

Anyway, I have several days' worth of posts from our vacation. This will include my awesome shopping experience, my most recent purchases, the new Glam Bag from Ipsy, a book review, my birthday, and many more.

I hope to see many, many comments of help and suggestions today. I'm glad to be back!