This n' That

Hello dear friends, I wrote this on Saturday and didn't get around to posting it until today.

We are having a gorgeous sunny day here in Massachusetts.  I just got back from the General Store or the "Genny" as the locals call it.  I picked up some warm muffins and scones for my sleeping house guests.  

First of all, I want to start with a product that I have fallen in love with.  I found it on line when I googled sunless tanner containing an spf.  It is very hard to find one product that contains both.  I used to use a lotion by L'Oreal for years, but I think they discontinued it.

So my google search came up with Palmer's Cocoa Butter Bronze that was sold out on a lot of sites.  I managed to order one on Amazon.  By the way, Amazon is sold out now.  I searched other sites and they were sold out too.  I finally got in touch with the manufacturer and the representative said that you can order it directly from them.  You can find the website here.  By the way - they are cheaper than Amazon. You can forward the $5.00 savings to me, please.

I love this stuff!  First of all, it has color in it so you can see any places that you have missed when applying.  They don't call me "blotchy legs" for nothin.' The smell is delicious - which I could never say about the L'Oreal product.  It is also extremely moisturizing.  The SPF is only a 15, but I figure its better than nothing.  I am long passed my sun bathing in baby oil days, so it's enough for me.  I use it every morning before I go on my stroll run.

I have not been paid by Palmer's to endorse their product.  However, if you are from Palmer's, I wouldn't turn my nose up if a free case showed up on my doorstep.

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After 6 months of  wearing turtlenecks I finally put on a collared shirt.  I looked in the mirror and then screeched in horror.  What the heck happened to my neck?  What is it with Massachusetts?  First my clothes shrink - now my neck is covered in wrinkles and it looks like it belongs to a  turkey.

She looks pretty good compared to me.

The first thing I did was to whisper a prayer of gratitude that scarves are really "in" now.  I then went on a serious, comprehensive search for a good neck cream.  Ok, that's not true.  I was actually in Marshall's drowning my jowl sorrows when I came across this.  

It was encased in a plastic box only to be magically opened by the cashier and it was $39.99.  The good part was that according to the tag it retails for $80.00.  I decided to splurge and bought it.  Don't tell the Mister - he would tell me to save the 40 bucks - and that he loves turkey necks. 

I've used StriVectin for about 4 weeks - twice a day.  I have to say that it has definitely made a difference.  It has improved the quality of my skin and it does not look quite as wrinkly as it was.  As a matter of a fact,  I splurged on another jar last week.  Don't tell the Mister.

I'm closer to this now.  

My neck looks better but I still need a nose job. 

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I picked Covet up at Target to take with me on my trip to Texas.  I did not realize that I had read Tracey Garvis Graves' first book On the Island, which I really enjoyed.

This is an interesting book that raises the question "can a man and a married woman who are attracted to each other just be friends?"  It is a fast, enjoyable read and would lead to some interesting discussion at book club. 

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Took a peek into Homegoods last week and shot a few pics of some new additions for summer.

Kind of cute for a patio.

A whole outdoor kitchen! 
Great deal if you happen to drive a mack truck.

Adorable drink cooler for a girls party.

I would be the coolest girl in my new 'hood if I had one of these.

And last, but not least, 3 gorgeous Lilac trees are in bloom outside our kitchen window.  I bought a couple of pitchers at my beloved Homegoods while I was doing some investigative reporting for you.  I kept one for me, naturally, and bought the other for the host and hostess of a party that we are attending this weekend.  The hosts just happen to be the former owners of our house.  Hopefully, they will enjoy the flowers from their garden.

One more thing - I need to ask your help.  

I have received a couple of emails from people who subscribe to my blog through email .  They said that they are no longer getting it in their mailbox.  If you do subscribe, and you are or are not getting my post, would you be kind enough to leave a comment either way? 

I'll give you a ride on my new motorcycle if you do.

Happy Hump Day!