Hi there, it's been quite sometime since my last post... I've been very busy...
Last Aug. 30- Oct. 18 I was in the USA for vacation. The first three months I visited my sister in Louisiana and the rest of the days my husband followed me and we went around USA.
Sept 27-29 we went to Tomorrow World in Atlanta, Georgia. It was awesome!!!! (I'll post a different blog about it!)
Sept 30-Oct 4, we went to Las Vegas, Nevada and Arizona
Sept. 5-11, we drove to California, from San Diego to L.A. to San Francisco.
Sept 11 we flew to Washington, DC. Celebrated my husband's birthday there and met some old friends back from our Qatar Days.
Sept 14-18 we flew to Chicago, drove to Wisconsin where my husband company head office is.
It was a long a great vacation.
I will post blog of each destination and will share you some photos.
Ciao!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
RAPIDLASH Really WORKS!!!
I am blessed to have long lashes as apparently my mom cut them off when I was still an infant. Don't know if you believe in that but my lashes are really long compared to my sisters. But then they are not as thick as I want them to be, and so I was curious to find and use the RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum. I first saw this in a spa where I do my facial. I asked the receptionist if this really works and she attested that it does, I always trust her. :) Anyways, and so I tried and it was a success. Although it took at least 4 weeks for me to really see the difference, but OMG, it WORKS!!!! My lashes are thicker.
This cost AED300 (Salon Spa Rate) here in Dubai. But always check out www.souq.com you will always find great price there! This however cost $50 in the US thru their website.
To know more about it, check out their website at https://www.rapidlash.com/
This cost AED300 (Salon Spa Rate) here in Dubai. But always check out www.souq.com you will always find great price there! This however cost $50 in the US thru their website.
To know more about it, check out their website at https://www.rapidlash.com/
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
PARSLEY AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Healthy salad always interest me, so let me share you my current favorite salad.
PARSLEY and CUCUMBER SALAD with SPANISH SARDINES
Ingredients:
2 medium size cucumber (diced) (peel if not organic)
3 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste (I put 1tsp of salt and a dash of pepper)
100g small Spanish sardines
Mix everything together except the sardines. Put the sardines on top of the salad.
Enjoy your simple yet refreshing salad!
PARSLEY and CUCUMBER SALAD with SPANISH SARDINES
Ingredients:
2 medium size cucumber (diced) (peel if not organic)
3 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste (I put 1tsp of salt and a dash of pepper)
100g small Spanish sardines
Mix everything together except the sardines. Put the sardines on top of the salad.
Enjoy your simple yet refreshing salad!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
BEST NATURAL PORE MINIMIZER!!! BENTONITE CLAY MASK
I've always had a problem with my skin lately, having breakouts here and there...I don't know if it's the desert summer weather or just my hormones. Although breakouts can come and go, my big pores are always there. I've tried a lot of skin products, skin regime but still they are still so visible!
Surprisingly this week I've discovered a natural way to get rid of them or should I say the least minimize them. It's BENTONITE CLAY!!! Yes, you read it right, bentonite clay. First let me tell you what is bentonite clay.http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Bentonite-Clay-Powder?s=bentonite
Bentonite Clay is a very unique substance, formed primarily of Montmorillonite, which is an extremely flat crystal flake, that carries a relatively strong negative ionic charge. The negative charge is compensated for by adsorbing a cation (either Sodium or Calcium) to the interior of the molecule, this is what makes it either Sodium Bentonite or Calcium Bentonite Clay. To put it another way think of the Montmorillonite crystal flake resembling two pieces of bread, with a strong vacuum pulling the lunch meat in between them, whatever lands there (Sodium or Calcium) determines what kind of sandwich it will be. Now when you activate this clay sandwich it will magnetically grab the junk in your body (heavy metals, toxins, acid, etc.…) and trade them for the” lunch meat” taking the toxins out in your waste. The two different clays although very similar in their inert state (dry) have very different applications when activated (mixed with water).
Bentonite Clay Mask:
A clay mask made from Bentonite draws excess oils and debris to the surface of your skin, boosts circulation to tighten the skin and stimulate blood flow, and whisks away dead skin cells that can clog pores.http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Bentonite-Clay-Powder?s=bentonite
At first, I just wanted to try it for my severely oily face. I was really surprised after washing it off that my skin was not just oil free but my pores are gone and very smooth. A little advise though not to leave it for more that 20 minutes, it will make your skin dry and itchy (I left it once for 30 minutes and had a severe skin irritation). I am just glad that I grow aloe vera at home and I immediately cut off a leaf and spread the juice all over the irritated skin and viola, no more itchy and swelling skin! ( aloe vera is a great natural antiseptic!)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Don't use metal utensil to prepare the clay mask.
I use equal measurement of bentonite clay and filtered water.
For face mask: 1 teaspoon is enough for one use.
Do this only once a week.
I immediately rub my face with coconut oil or argan oil after washing off the clay mask.
If you'll try this, let me know your result!
Surprisingly this week I've discovered a natural way to get rid of them or should I say the least minimize them. It's BENTONITE CLAY!!! Yes, you read it right, bentonite clay. First let me tell you what is bentonite clay.http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Bentonite-Clay-Powder?s=bentonite
Bentonite Clay is a very unique substance, formed primarily of Montmorillonite, which is an extremely flat crystal flake, that carries a relatively strong negative ionic charge. The negative charge is compensated for by adsorbing a cation (either Sodium or Calcium) to the interior of the molecule, this is what makes it either Sodium Bentonite or Calcium Bentonite Clay. To put it another way think of the Montmorillonite crystal flake resembling two pieces of bread, with a strong vacuum pulling the lunch meat in between them, whatever lands there (Sodium or Calcium) determines what kind of sandwich it will be. Now when you activate this clay sandwich it will magnetically grab the junk in your body (heavy metals, toxins, acid, etc.…) and trade them for the” lunch meat” taking the toxins out in your waste. The two different clays although very similar in their inert state (dry) have very different applications when activated (mixed with water).
Bentonite Clay Mask:
A clay mask made from Bentonite draws excess oils and debris to the surface of your skin, boosts circulation to tighten the skin and stimulate blood flow, and whisks away dead skin cells that can clog pores.http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Bentonite-Clay-Powder?s=bentonite
At first, I just wanted to try it for my severely oily face. I was really surprised after washing it off that my skin was not just oil free but my pores are gone and very smooth. A little advise though not to leave it for more that 20 minutes, it will make your skin dry and itchy (I left it once for 30 minutes and had a severe skin irritation). I am just glad that I grow aloe vera at home and I immediately cut off a leaf and spread the juice all over the irritated skin and viola, no more itchy and swelling skin! ( aloe vera is a great natural antiseptic!)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Don't use metal utensil to prepare the clay mask.
I use equal measurement of bentonite clay and filtered water.
For face mask: 1 teaspoon is enough for one use.
Do this only once a week.
I immediately rub my face with coconut oil or argan oil after washing off the clay mask.
If you'll try this, let me know your result!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
MY JOURNEY TO THE HOLY LAND
I was a flight attendant for over 8 years and never got the chance to visit the Holy Land but last April 27-May 4, 2013 I got this once in a lifetime chance.
My husband was travelling for business there and so I tagged along. It was quite a journey to go there as you know we live in the middle east and quite frankly they are not good friends. So, we had to travel via Cyprus, we took Gulf Air to Larnaca via Bahrain . Larnaca airport was small, we had an 8 hour transit and so we decided to rent a car for the day to see the City. Cyprus was beautiful, people there were friendly. We even got the chance to cross the border and enter the Turkish side, how cool is that!
Travelling to Tel Aviv was a smooth flight via Cyprus Air. Business Class ticket was 50euro more expensive than economy and so we decided to take business class to give us a good rest (I always hate night flights). Immigration personnel in Tel Aviv look so tough, but I got through easily with no problem, although I still had to wait as my husband's passport was confiscated for further investigation. *Since February 2013, they don't stamp passport anymore instead they will give you an electronic paper of your visa entry to Israel.
We landed almost midnight into Tel Aviv, and we were so tired. We stayed at Leonardo Hotel which was very nice. They upgraded us to Junior Suite which was so big! Although we arrived late, I still woke up early, I was feeling excited to be in a new country (I always get this feeling when I was still flying and it was a new destination for me, I kinda miss that feeling). I was glad that my husband did not have meeting that very next day and so we went together to Jerusalem.
DAY1
I am very good in self travel. I rarely do arrange tours because it limits your time and more expensive. And so from Tel Aviv we took a bus going to Jerusalem. It was very easy and it's very cheap. One way bus ride will cost you 30shekels (that's about $10) and a taxi will cost you 250shekels ($70) which one should you choose? It's a no brainer for me! Anyways, our hotel was conveniently located where you can catch a bus easily.
I was impressed and amazed with Jerusalem. I feel so blessed that I was finally there! We went straight to the Old City. We went down at Lion's Gate, where the start of the Via Dolorosa. We toured the Old City by following the Via Dolorosa. Some guys will offer you a tour of the Old City for $10 each, we did not take it as I thought it will take much of our time, but I highly recommend it because it took us more time trying to find our way through our map.
My husband was travelling for business there and so I tagged along. It was quite a journey to go there as you know we live in the middle east and quite frankly they are not good friends. So, we had to travel via Cyprus, we took Gulf Air to Larnaca via Bahrain . Larnaca airport was small, we had an 8 hour transit and so we decided to rent a car for the day to see the City. Cyprus was beautiful, people there were friendly. We even got the chance to cross the border and enter the Turkish side, how cool is that!
Travelling to Tel Aviv was a smooth flight via Cyprus Air. Business Class ticket was 50euro more expensive than economy and so we decided to take business class to give us a good rest (I always hate night flights). Immigration personnel in Tel Aviv look so tough, but I got through easily with no problem, although I still had to wait as my husband's passport was confiscated for further investigation. *Since February 2013, they don't stamp passport anymore instead they will give you an electronic paper of your visa entry to Israel.
We landed almost midnight into Tel Aviv, and we were so tired. We stayed at Leonardo Hotel which was very nice. They upgraded us to Junior Suite which was so big! Although we arrived late, I still woke up early, I was feeling excited to be in a new country (I always get this feeling when I was still flying and it was a new destination for me, I kinda miss that feeling). I was glad that my husband did not have meeting that very next day and so we went together to Jerusalem.
DAY1
I am very good in self travel. I rarely do arrange tours because it limits your time and more expensive. And so from Tel Aviv we took a bus going to Jerusalem. It was very easy and it's very cheap. One way bus ride will cost you 30shekels (that's about $10) and a taxi will cost you 250shekels ($70) which one should you choose? It's a no brainer for me! Anyways, our hotel was conveniently located where you can catch a bus easily.
I was impressed and amazed with Jerusalem. I feel so blessed that I was finally there! We went straight to the Old City. We went down at Lion's Gate, where the start of the Via Dolorosa. We toured the Old City by following the Via Dolorosa. Some guys will offer you a tour of the Old City for $10 each, we did not take it as I thought it will take much of our time, but I highly recommend it because it took us more time trying to find our way through our map.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
REAL TECHNIQUES BRUSHES!!!
Hi guys, lets talk about make up brushes...
I've talked about my search for the best and affordable make up brushes in the market and I've finally found them, it's the REAL TECHNIQUE's brushes by SAMANTHA CHAMPMAN ( one of the Pixiwoo (www.youtube.com/user/pixiwoo and http://www.pixiwoo.com/) girls from You tube and Blog Community). One of my classmates was actually using this when I was having my make up course (credit to Tasha) and so I've asked her opinion on this and she confess that they're great and she wants to purchase more. Out of curiosity I purchased the 3 sets to start with. I was so amazed how this brushes were so effective in applying make up.
Let me start with the Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Travel Essentials:
Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Starter Set:
As for the UAE, you can get them online too on iHerb.com for the U.S. price. Use code SMP287 to get $5 off your first purchase of less than $40 and $10 off for purchases $40 and more (I get reward points if you use my code). The shipping charge is really low too ($8) and the package arrives within 3-5 days for international shipping and almost next day shipping for US (US Free shipping!) :)
Try them, feel and see for yourself how great these brushes are and let me know what you think.
I've talked about my search for the best and affordable make up brushes in the market and I've finally found them, it's the REAL TECHNIQUE's brushes by SAMANTHA CHAMPMAN ( one of the Pixiwoo (www.youtube.com/user/pixiwoo and http://www.pixiwoo.com/) girls from You tube and Blog Community). One of my classmates was actually using this when I was having my make up course (credit to Tasha) and so I've asked her opinion on this and she confess that they're great and she wants to purchase more. Out of curiosity I purchased the 3 sets to start with. I was so amazed how this brushes were so effective in applying make up.
Let me start with the Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Travel Essentials:
This Kit Includes:
- Essential Foundation Brush: build flawless custom coverage with liquid foundation or concealer
- Multi Task Brush: for effortless application of powder, blush and bronzer
- Domed Shadow Brush: tapered design smoothly shades and defines eyes
- Panoramic Case: dual carrier and stand keeps brushes organized on your counter or on the go
This Kit Includes:
- Detailer Brush: precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas; or, use with lipstick for long lasting shape and definition
- Pointed Foundation Brush: use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage
- Buffing Brush: ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation
- Contour Brush: delicately applies highlighter to contour or create sheer, soft-focus finish
- Panoramic Case: dual carrier and stand keeps brushes organized on your counter or on the go
Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Starter Set:
This kit includes:
- Base shadow crush: applies a smooth, flawless foundation of color
- Deluxe shadow brush: soft, oversized design for effortless contouring
- Accent brush: designed for precision detailing, spotlighting, highlighting, and smudging
- Pixel-point eyeliner brush: tapered cut is ideal for dense or fine eyeliner application
- Brow brush: distinctive shape easily defines eyebrows
- Panoramic case: dual carrier and stand keeps brushes organized on your counter or on the go
As for the UAE, you can get them online too on iHerb.com for the U.S. price. Use code SMP287 to get $5 off your first purchase of less than $40 and $10 off for purchases $40 and more (I get reward points if you use my code). The shipping charge is really low too ($8) and the package arrives within 3-5 days for international shipping and almost next day shipping for US (US Free shipping!) :)
Try them, feel and see for yourself how great these brushes are and let me know what you think.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
CUCUMBER JUICE, LIME JUICE and ROSE WATER for WHITER SKIN!!!
Did you know that if you combine cucumber juice, lime juice and rose water will make your skin whiter and smoother???
I couldn't agree more as I have tried and tested this. I have been using this method to my face and skin for sometime now and I am very with result and would like to share it with you. Let me tell you how I do it.
Steps to beautiful and whiter skin:
1. Juice one cucumber and one lime and put them in separate containers.
2. Measure 4 teaspoon of cucumber juice.
3. Measure 2 teaspoon of lime juice.
4. Mix the measure cucumber and lime juice.
5. Add 2-3 drops of rose water.
6. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
7. Start applying it to your face, avoiding your eyes (lime juice will certainly hurt your eyes), then apply to you neck, underarm and whole body.
8. Leave it for 15 minutes.
9. Rise thoroughly and apply your usual shower soap.
10. Apply your usual moisturizer after you shower.
If you tried it, let me know your results.
I couldn't agree more as I have tried and tested this. I have been using this method to my face and skin for sometime now and I am very with result and would like to share it with you. Let me tell you how I do it.
Steps to beautiful and whiter skin:
1. Juice one cucumber and one lime and put them in separate containers.
2. Measure 4 teaspoon of cucumber juice.
3. Measure 2 teaspoon of lime juice.
4. Mix the measure cucumber and lime juice.
5. Add 2-3 drops of rose water.
6. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
7. Start applying it to your face, avoiding your eyes (lime juice will certainly hurt your eyes), then apply to you neck, underarm and whole body.
8. Leave it for 15 minutes.
9. Rise thoroughly and apply your usual shower soap.
10. Apply your usual moisturizer after you shower.
If you tried it, let me know your results.
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