Comparison of 6 Self Tanners

I am olive skin color with no sensitivities.  This was all based on only 1 application and with my usual exfoliating and shaving.  You could deepen the results by not exfoliating (and not shaving - yikies!) and/or applying thicker/additional coats and to make it last longer

Product	Ease of Application	Streaks	Smell	Depth of color with 1 coat	# Days W/One Applctn	Price	Notes
Equate Pump	Fair	If you aren't careful	Slight	Med to Dark	3	$7.98	Builds nicely with multiple coats and lasts longer w multiple coats
Equate Mousse	Fair	If you aren't careful	Slight	Light to medium	3	$7.98	Good for lighter skin.  Can be muddy when built up
Tanwise	Good	No	Slight sweet candy smell	Medium	3	$19.99	Builds nicely with multiple coats and lasts longer w multiple coats
Toma's	Good	No	Yes - like rubber or kahlua	Dark	3	$13.99	Builds nicely with multiple coats and lasts longer w multiple coats
Million Dollar Tan	Good	No	Strong alcohol smell with a hint of coconut	Medium	2	$31.00	Builds nicely with multiple coats and lasts longer w multiple coats
St Moriz	Good	No	Slight - like Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion	Medium	3	$6.84	Builds nicely with multiple coats and lasts longer w multiple coats

Love this!

I remember my Grandmother saying she felt like she was twenty and whenever she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror, she wondered who that old lady was.  I am happy to say, that I know how she feels!

Setting Boundaries

A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect

June Ipsy Bag

I wasn't thrilled with my bag last month so when I opened this month's bag I was so happy to discover some wonderful products:

Everything came in this darling little Rebecca Minkoff bag with this tropical pineapple "Pretty in Paradise" pattern:

Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara - I will enjoy trying this out.

NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Streudel.  I own several Butter Glosses and love them, but I didn't have this color

Nicka K Shimmer Eyeliner in Blue -  This looks like a nice product but, I think I am past the age of wearing a flourescent blue eyeliner so I won't be keeping this:

Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray.  I can't wait to try this and see if I can spray this on my straight hair and get a beachy look!

Laneige BB Cushion Foundation - I am really intrigued by this product...especially if it does everything it claims!  It says that it hydrates, brightens, color corrects and fills fine lines.  It is full coverage.  There are a puff and 3 pots in shades light, medium and dark.  The full size foundation pot at Target is $34.  I can't wait to try this one!

I am really pleased with my bag this month and can't wait to try everything.  If you get an Ipsy bag, let me know what you got and if you like it.

Elle's Easy Elegant Salad

Salad
Israeli couscous (pearl) 1 C cooked
1 cup chopped arugula
1 diced Roma tomato
4 oz. chicken cooked, diced (or smoked salmon)
½ cup crumbled or shredded Asiago cheese
½ cup pumpkin seeds/pepitas
½ cup dried black currants (I use small raisins but not dried)
1 C dried corn

Dressing: 1/4 C basil pesto & 3/4 C Ranch dressing – mix together

Arrange in layers on a plate - trying to vary the lighter colored items (coucous, chicken, cheese, corn) with the more colorful items. Serves 2 for a meal or 4 as an appetizer.

I have never made this salad without it wowing all the guests and everyone wanting the recipe.  Even better, this is the easiest salad you will ever make!  Other than cooking the couscous, it is a matter of measuring and assembling.  Easy and impressive!