Some fun stuff this time!

So far this morning, I've been researching some ideas for continuing my education. I've been looking into and M.P.H. (master's in public health) and CHES (community health education specialist) certification. EKU offers MPH, which is a drivable distance for class, and I looked into online programs. Online would be my 1st choice, but all the ones I've found so far require 3+ years of full time work experience. I never heard of that, but if I get a Kines/health job, I'd be great to look into, save money, and plan for it in the future. I answered 13/15 CHES sample questions correct and they offer reasonable study material. I could definitely handle that and it would look great on my resume.

I said fun stuff right? Well, I want to share some of my favorite bath and beauty products! I love finding new and interesting products thanks to my part time gig as an associate at Bath and Body Works.

1) CO Bigelow Rose Salve: a dry skin MUST. Its a lip balm, but the package advertises it for lips, cuticles, elbows/knees, and other dry spots. I have really dry skin all the time, and just a little of this slicked on lips perfects them. Its long lasting too, I put it on before bed and wake up the next morning with still almost-slick lips. Same when I workout...its the only lip product that doesn't come off, even after an hour of heavy breathing.

2) The ENTIRE LINE of True Blue Spa products from Bath and Body Works.
It's slightly expensive (most products between $10 and $20), but COMPLETELY worth it, and they last forever! Most of the creams contain varying amounts of shea butter, which must be the best moisturizing ingredient known to man. I've sampled most products, but the ones I love most and use a lot are: "Lay it on thick" body cream (great for legs after a shave!) "Look Ma, New Hands" hand cream (I HATE hand cream, but LOVE this product), "Just a Minute" 60-second manicure scrub (exactly what it says...its a perfect manicure in a jar), "Need a Margarita" body wash (smells like one!), "Be more pacific" body wash and "Tahiti Sweetie" Lotion (a vacation in a tube! I use them together because they are in the same collection), "I'm in the mood for scrub" body scrub (Like I said, I have really dry skin and I've used EVERY scrub known to man and this one is by far my fav).
TBS also has a collection of sun products and feet products. There are millions of customers who are dedicated buyers of "Heel of Approval" cracked heel treatment. I've never tried it, but I'm sure if you had cracked heels, this would be my recommendation.

3) Jergens Ultra Healing Lotion. Thick and rich, but absorbs so well. I could bath in it! I've every lotion known to man, and for a drug store brand, this gets my vote.

4) Ocean Potion Sunscreen and aftersun lotion: The sunscreens are amazing...I use SPF30 and still tan thru. I know, I know, any tanning is bad, but I never burn when I apply it the right way and i get plenty tan. The sunscreen is quality stuff with UVA and UVB protection and its antiaging. Also, the after sun lotion is so great I could use it all year round! Even when I get too much sun, I slather it on 2-3 times a day and NEVER peel. And...I can't stand to put on lotion unless its right after a shower, but this absorbs so quick and feels so good that I can put it on whenever and whereever i want and its just perfect. The smell is great too! Its so beachy and tropical. My boyfriend doesn't like it, but he tolerates it well.

5) L'Oreal telescopic mascara. I get compliments every single day on my eyelashes and this is why. By far the best mascara in the world. The length is unbelievale and it really stays on great. I don't buy the waterproof formula (and there is one), and i can get splashed with water, get caught in the rain, or cry a little (not bawl) and its basically fine. I love this stuff and no other mascara can even come close!

6)Mary Kay eye make up remover! This stuff is perfect. Gets rid of everything fast and isn't greasy at all. Every other remover i've tried is so oily (even the oil free kinds) and takes at least 2-3 cotton balls and a ton of wiping to get rid of everything. This leaves my eyes moisuturized and not feeling like i've pulled the skin around to much. LOVE IT!

I'll post more of my favorite beauty products later. I have so many!