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Who doesn’t love yummy chocolate? If you’re having a bad day, a delicious chocolate truffle will quickly lift your spirits! I’m married to a chocolaholic, so when I found Shocolaate I knew I had to learn more. Shocolaate (Show-ko-latt) crafts heavenly chocolate works of art for weddings and other occasions by incorporating the worlds freshest ingredients like cacao barry. Shocolaate specializes in creating unique, freshly made truffles and chocolate treats. These mouthwatering collections are pure bliss! If you are ashamed of drooling, DO NOT proceed. The Rainbow Collection is perfect for the little ones in your life. Or if you are throwing a child’s birthday party or baby shower, the bright, fun colors will dazzle your guests. Just in time for the Holidays, Schocolaate created The Gingerbread Man Collection. This yummy collection includes: 6 Artisan Oreos 6 Artisan Pretzels 4 Artisan Truffles My personal favorite, The Truffle Collection. I...
Okay, this is something I do not understand. The debate over whether to send your friends and family Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever Winter Holiday cards you may or may not celebrate. I’m a Christian and I celebrate Christmas. I choose to send Christmas cards this time of year as a kind gesture towards those I appreciate in my life. But when it comes to my business I’m sending non-offensive, politically correct Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings cards to my clients. Why? Am I afraid of offending someone and loosing their business? Maybe. I’m sending a nice card and gift expressing my gratitude for having them as clients. But who would be upset if I sent a Christmas card and he celebrates Kwanzaa or she celebrates Winter Solstice? Are Holiday cards deal breakers? I really wonder how many people are offended by Christmas or really any religious Holiday cards....
My 19-month-old and 5–year-old have the softest skin. I remember my skin being “soft as a baby’s bottom” but sadly those days are gone. Being a 20-something with two young children and running my own business I rarely have time to pamper myself or my skin. I have combination skin and after two babies, I sometimes have to fight adult acne. I am always looking for natural products to help extract impurities and shrink my pores. A lot of products CLAIM to have natural ingredients, but you never really know if it’s only hype. The moment I opened my jar of d’vine Merlot Exfoliating Puree, I immediately saw and smelled cherries. It really contains natural ingredients. After I thoroughly cleansed my face, I applied my d’vine Merlot Exfoliating Puree. It’s not overly thick and little puree goes a long way! My son asked me why I was putting cherries...
In honor of Thanksgiving I present to you my favorite Thanksgiving movie, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. My husband laughs at me because growing-up my family had specific favorite holiday movies. At Thanksgiving, we always watched Planes, Trains and Automobiles with my extended family. Watching our favorite family movies together are some of my favorite childhood memories. My Rays of Sunshine wishes you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. You’re Driving the Wrong Way! Those Aren’t Pillows!
The Holidays are upon us and Tiny Prints has extended it’s early bird coupon special now through November 30th. Tiny Prints is offering $15 off any holiday order of $99 or more OR $20 off any holiday order of $149 or more by entering code HOLAFF. Tiny Prints also offers Personalized Gift Tags, Eco friendly holiday cards at Tiny Prints, Holiday Party Invitations and Tiny Prints Studio Basics Holiday Cards – Starting from just $.69 each! Tiny Prints is an advertiser on My Rays of Sunshine.
“What’s wrong with your eyes?” my husband asked me. Well good morning to you too honey! Okay, I have to admit my eyelids have a tendency to become unsightly red and dry. Add to that the genetic pitfalls of dark circles and puffiness. The combination does not add-up to sexy eyes. I know I’m not the only girl who suffers from her eyelids becoming so unbearably dry that you will do anything to relieve the pain. Even if this means rubbing your eyes off. The drier the weather, the scarier my eyes become. Needless to say, my eyelids have been dry and scaly lately. Unfortunately, my baby girl suffers from the same condition. I’ve tried everything on my eyes. Sometimes I find relief, but most of the time I’m left with miserable dry eyes. I was so excited when I was asked to review d’vine Chenin Blanc Eye Serum....
Thanksgiving is next week with Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year right around the corner. In 2009, one in seven families had difficulty putting food on the table. Feeding America is aiming to provide a Thanksgiving Feast of nine million meals for Americans suffering from hunger. Or if you prefer to donate at your local food bank it is easy find a location near you. Often your local grocery stores and many houses of worship accept food or monetary donations as they provide many meals to the hungry during the holiday season and throughout the year. My Rays of Sunshine wishes you and yours a wonderful, thankful Thanksgiving.
I live in Florida where the weather is unbelievably humid during the summer months but as soon as the colder weather appears, there is a noticeable dry change in the air. Have you noticed your hair tends to be drier during the winter? Why? Cooler temperatures leave hair feeling and looking dry because of the lack of moisture in the air. Your scalp is also left with fewer natural oils, making your hair thirsty and prone to breakage. We’ve had two weeks of unseasonably cold, dry weather. I scheduled family pictures on a frigid day but the cold weather wasn’t the frightening factor facing the pictures, my unruly, dry hair was. I knew I had to defy my dry winter hair. I grabbed my bottle of Kalea Rose Argania Tree Hair Oil and prayed for a miracle. I squeezed three drops of the oil into my hands and gently...
I have been a proud supporter for many years of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. While working as an on-air personality for various radio stations, we would host share-a-thons for this wonderful organization. Now I am no longer on-air, but I still give to this amazing hospital every year. A quick background on St. Jude’s ■ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened in 1962 and was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. His mission was to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. ■ St. Jude covers the cost of food, travel and lodging for patients and a family member. ■ St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. ■ In 1962, the survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer, was 4 percent....
Johnny. That’s what we called him; that’s how he referred to himself. Johnny was my maternal grandfather. Johnny loved me and I loved him. I guess I have to write in past tense because he’s no longer here with us, but I still love him. Dearly. I’m the only one of his four granddaughters who really knew him. My baby sister is almost six years younger than me, so she only knows of the sadder times with Johnny. My older cousins never knew Johnny. They knew him as grandpa, but they didn’t have the relationship we did. Johnny was a man’s man. He fought in World World II and because of his service in the U.S, Army, he saw the world. His favorite place he visited while on duty was Sydney, Australia. He told me I should go visit and someday I plan to. Being a manly man, Johnny...
Have your voice be heard and vote. These beautiful Iraqi women did not always have the right to vote but when the opportunity finally arrived, they made sure their voices were heard. Like my friend Ben, who is living and working in China said, “Vote. 1.3 billion Chinese wish they could.” Show the world your purple finger and let everyone know you took your American responsibility to vote seriously.
Meet Sophie. Sophie is a 3-year-old Yorkie who has Daddy issues. Sophie follows Daddy everywhere he goes. Unfortunately for Sophie, her love for Daddy is not always reciprocated. Sophie is too feminine of a dog for daddy. Daddy wanted a French Bulldog (I’m planning on getting him one eventually) but when his son was 18-months-old, he picked out picked out Sophie. Little man and Sophie have been best friends ever since. Now, Sophie and little princess are best buddies. Sophie can usually be found in the baby stroller with little princess pushing her. Funny thing is Daddy loves Sophie, but he won’t let you know it. When he gets home at midnight from work, Sophie is patiently waiting for him. As soon as she hears the doorknob turn, she’s at the front door wagging her stubby little tail for him. They hang out and have a midnight snack...
Dreaming of a beautiful Italian vacation? Do not pack your miniskirt or low rise jeans if you are planning on visiting Castellammare di Stabia. The mayor of this resort town south of Naples, Italy, has ordered his police to fine women who wear ‘very short’ miniskirts. Mayor Luigi Bobbio got his way when the council approved a ban on "very skimpy clothes." Tourists and locals dressed in low-cut tops, low rise jeans and miniskirts could be found in violation of these new rules and be punished with a fine of up to €500 ($700). Bobbio said the regulations would help “restore urban decorum and facilitate better civil co-existence” and wants to ensure that people wear “nothing too revealing” on the city’s streets. Some also see it as a means of combating sexual harassment. Also proposed is a ban on sunbathing, playing football in public places — Bobbio says these...
I’m in love with Kalea Rose’s Revive Hair Complex. It is a wonderful detangling and conditioning spray. I have long, dyed red hair. I try not to dry, curl, or use a straight iron on my hair to keep it long and healthy. Because it is long, I have to use a hair detangler on it after every shower to remove knots creating during lathering and rinsing. For years I have used Suave For Kids Detangler and Johnson’s Kids No More Tangles Spray Detangler on my hair. When I was asked to review Kalea Rose’s Revive Hair Complex, I was thrilled. A grown-up detangler for my hair with an added sun filter. How could I refuse? Kalea Rose’s Revive Hair Complex is a leave-in penetrating conditioner with amino acids. It helps prevent split ends by strengthening your hair’s elasticity. And it protects your hair from the sun with sunscreen....
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You’ve seen the pink ribbons everywhere, but now you can fight breast cancer and practice good hygiene too! It’s nice and convenient when you use a public restroom and the owner of the restroom provides you with toilet seat covers. But what happens when you can’t find any toilet seat covers or the dispenser is empty? Do you strategically place sheets of toilet tissue on the toilet or do you practice your hovering skills and give your thighs a good workout? Meet Toletta premium toilet seat covers. These purse sized pouches contain 5 toilet seat covers. The covers are premium 3ply and cover the entire toilet seat. Just think, next time you’re on a road trip and you have to use a gas station restroom, you can be a little more comfortable knowing Toletta is between you and whatever may be growing on...
