Dermagist Complete Rejuvenation System Review

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I was contacted by Dermagist to do a review and giveaway for their products. I was really excited to try them. I am in my early 40's and the signs of aging have been creeping up on me for a few years now. Laugh lines, wrinkles on my chin and a deep crinkle on my forehead (thanks to my job) have become a part of my features as much as my eyes and nose. I am not a person that takes very good care of their skin, sunscreen being one of the only tools in my beauty regimen. Because of my lack of skin care, my age is showing. Dermagist made a big difference in the appearance of my skin. I tried the Complete Rejuvenation System for one month.

This is what I received to try:

	One (1) Jar of  Original Smoothing Cream
	One (1) Bottle of  Dynamic Age Defying Serum
	One (1) Bottle of  Instant-Effect Lifting Serum
	One (1) Instruction sheet detailing  exact use of the products

 DAY 1: YIKES!!! LOOK AT THOSE WRINKLES!!!

 DAY 14: OK, NOT A VERY GOOD PICTURE BUT THE WRINKLES ON MY CHIN ARE MUCH FINER. ALSO, THE DEEP WRINKLE ON MY FOREHEAD IS GOING AWAY. BYE BYE!!!

 DAY 28: CHIN WRINKLES ARE STILL THERE BUT IT'S HARD TO SEE THEM. SKIN FEELS SOOO SMOOTH. SMALL WRINKLES AROUND MY EYES ARE VERY FINE NOW.  DEEP FOREHEAD WRINKLE...WELL, YOU HAVE TO LOOK REALLY CLOSE TO SEE IT. 

I was very pleased with the results. My Hubby noticed the feel of my skin. My skin looks younger and feels smooth again. Thanks Dermagist!!!

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New Orleans Mint Julep Recipe

New Orleans Mint Julep Recipe


6 Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Tbsp Simple Syrup 
2 oz. Bourbon      
Crushed Ice 
Wooden Spoon
Rocks Glass or a silver cup    

Combine the mint and simple syrup in the bottom of the glass. Using the handle end of the spoon, 
smash the leaves into the simple syrup . Add the Bourbon, then the top with lots of crushed ice,
 stir, trying to keep the mint leaves on the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.

***Simple Syrup  1/3 cup water and 1/3 cup sugar, cooked just until the sugar disolves. Make a batch and
keep the left over in the fridge. 

You need to use crushed ice because it keeps the smashed leaves at the bottom. 

Please Do Not Drink and Drive!!!!

Fun day on the Lake

Lake Pontchartrain

Fort Pike

Little Ducks

Springs Bounty

   This year Hubby planted a huge garden again. Tomatoes, Potatoes, Squash and much more. However, in my front yard I have a few things. Last year we had what we would call a drought in Louisiana.  Because of that, even my lemon tree didn't produce.This year it has been perfect. Here are a few pictures of my goodies:

Figs will be ready soon!

White Grapes

Muscadine! I can't wait to make jelly. 

Downtown Cookie Co Review

Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this product, free of charge, from Downtown Cookie Co. for review

 purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind,

 has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about them. The opinion is mine, as with any product, your opinion may vary. 

I was recently sent several cookies from Downtown Cookie Co. for a review. The cookies were delivered quickly in only a couple of days from when I received the email. I loved the packaging. It is cute enough that they could be sent as a gift. 

The first one that I tried was the Oatmeal Raisin. Oatmeal Raisin has always been my favorite. As you can see, it is full of delicious oatmeal and lots of raisins. The cookie was moist and had a very fresh flavor. It tasted like I baked them at home. 

The next one I tried was the Funfetti. I only had a small bite and let my son eat the rest. He loved it. This is the kind of cookie that kids would love. Lots of sprinkles and the flavor of a sugar cookie. 

The four pack of cookies also included Chocolate Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip. Both were delicious. 

I can't wait to try some of the other flavors. They even have ginger cookies and lavender cookies! 

For a great gift idea or just to treat yourself, check out

 Downtown Cookie Co. 

Date Night With Hubby

    Hubby and I had a fantastic and well deserved night out. We started out on a slow drive to the Mississippi Coast. We drove along the beach and enjoyed the sunshine. It is about an hour and a half drive which gave us time to talk and just enjoy being together. 

L.B.'S STEAKHOUSE

    Dinner was all set for L.B.'s Steakhouse. 

It is located in the Grand Casino in Biloxi. I had made reservations over a week before our date. L.B.'s is one of those restaurants that you are pampered. The atmosphere is romantic. The lights and music are low. We were seated in a private little spot and immediately a young man brought our glasses and water. Our server appeared. His name was Rick. Rick was fun and entertaining from the beginning. After looking over all of the choices we made our selections. 


Our bread was first. It was hot and so yummy!

What's dinner without a glass of wine?

Next was our Crab Cakes. I didn't get a photo because we ate them immediately. Rick said they were the best on the coast. He was right. After the Crab Cakes, Rick brought Hubby his salad and I had the most divine Lobster Bisque. I really need the recipe for that. As soon as we were finished, our Entrees were delivered. I have to stop here to say that Rick must have have a radar. Maybe it is better to say that he is a very attentive waiter. Probably the best waiter I have ever had. He brought every course at the perfect time. 

I chose the Grilled Chicken Pontchartrain, baked macaroni and cheese and vegetable variety. Doesn't this just look perfect?

We ended the night at our hotel room at a different (undisclosed location *wink*) where we were pleasantly surprised to see a jacuzzi tub. Our room had a corner view of the sunset which Hubby and I enjoyed. 

It was a relaxing and wonderful night out with the love of my life. I can't wait to do it again.