It has been beautiful weather. The sun shining makes me smile. Time for swimming, ice cream, water balloon fights, BBQ and lazy evenings laying under the trees. BUT its so hot! It was close to 104 today. I have lived in Nor CA for about 15 years, but I still have not gotten adjusted to the summers here. I need to live closer to the ocean!
How hot was it for you today? Whats your favorite way to cool down?
We are happy to be a part of the launch for Simply Sassy Media. Being a part of new blogger friendly companies is what makes the great giveaways and contest available on Frugal Family Tree. We are happy to share with you a great giveaway hosted by Simply Sassy Media.
Giveaway post for July 10th at midnight EST (late Monday night).
Prizes: $100 Lowes Gift Card (for a US winner), $100 IKEA Gift Card (for a Canadian winner)
My husband and I have been going to the state fair every year since we met. Our first date was at the California State Fair. It holds a special place in our hearts and we go each year with a smile on our face knowing another year to celebrate being together. This year will be our 14th state fair! We are so happy to be taking our son for his 3rd state fair trip this summer. He loves all the animals and I love the great food. One of the best things to get at the state fair is an iced coffee drink. It can be so refreshing on the hot days of the fair.
This year I know where I will be headed first! The Seattle's Best Coffee booth for the Red Cup Showdown. The event is on July 14th 2012 and starts at 11am. The Red Cup Showdown is hosted by the awesome "Sandwich King" Jeff Mauro. The contest is a coffee recipe contest using Seattle's Best Coffee to win a chance to go to New York to compete with other state fair winners for the chance to win $10,000 and your drink served in the cafes of Seattle's Best Coffee. You can read more info on Facebook about the contest.
We will be there to watch the judging of the contest. Its a live competition where the participants will brew the coffee and create the drink in front of the judges. (the submission for your own drink has been closed)
I look forward to seeing (and hopefully meeting) Jeff Mauro at the California State Fair Seattle's Best Coffee Red Cup Showdown. I love coffee and the fair, its a perfect combo! There are some discounts on fair tickets on the CA State Fair website, including discounts for Costco members to buy tickets ahead of time. Also check with your local Big O Tires store to see if they still have fair coupons left, they have BOGO admission ticket coupons if you go to the store and ask. Always great to save a little money getting in so you can spend more on the food and iced coffee. #RedCupShowDown
Seattle's Best Coffee CA State Fair Red Cup Showdown
Date:
Sat 7/14
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Miller Lite Grandstand
Seattle’s Best Coffee will bring its Red Cup Showdown to the
California State Fair on July 14 in the Club House at the Miller Lite
Grandstands.
We will see you there!! Dont forget to bring your camera, sunscreen, food money and the ones you love!
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am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This
shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study forCollective Bias™ and Seattle’s Best Coffee #CBias #SocialFabric #RedCupShowdown All opinions are my own and your experience may vary.
I love grilling and I love veggies. It was the perfect combo over the weekend. I made mushroom, squash, zucchini and orange bell pepper ones. They are sooooo good! Grilled mushrooms are a favorite in our house. Brush with a bit of olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper then set on the grill.
Allergies have been a big issue for me since moving to the Sacramento valley over 15 years ago. Prior to that I was not really bothered by them. As an adult its even harder to deal with the puffy eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Not at all attractive! There are days I have looked a mess with mascara rubbed on my eyes and concealer worn off from blowing my nose over and over. I have another brand of allergy meds I take for everyday seasonal allergies that works great on the pollen, dust and mold. But it did not help with my cat allergies.
Cats are cute yes but I cannot touch them or be in a home that has cats for very long without my eyes puffing, skin itching, hives and a few times my throat swelling. No fun and a bit scary! Sometimes I am visiting someone and unaware they have cats until I get there. I have been able to take a Zyrtec and wait an hour or so outside and then be able to go back in to visit. Its great that it can help control my "cat attacks" as I call them. I am not sure if it works for anyone else this way but its great for me. Plus it controls my seasonal allergies too. With all the pollens, grasses and molds that aggravate my allergies have many options with allergies meds is great.
To help with my allergy face I was sent a few great beauty products. I really like the Neutrogena Brightening Eye Protector. It conceals dark circles under the eyes, perfect for those nights I am up late with my toddler. Plus it has SPF 25 in it. The Visine Soothing Wipes were great for the end of the day to take off eye makeup and have a soothing cool feeling while doing so. These would come in handy for times I am without medication for allergies to soothe itchy eyes.
How to feel better: Take a Zyrtec as the
first step to help you feel better - it works at hour one on the first
day you take it. Once you feel better you can take the proper steps to
look better too!
How to be pretty not puffy: Layer
on a copper bronzer and pink blush combination to really give skin
oomph to help reduce redness and brighten up a puffy face.
How to get rid of the red nose: Layer
on a moisturizing lotion at night and a lighter weight oil in the
morning, followed by a yellow-based concealer to reduce redness.
How to brighten the eyes: Use
a gold shimmer eye shadow or a white cream eyeliner pencil underneath
your eyebrow arches to make a big difference without a ton of makeup.
How to use your accessories: If
you're running late and don't have time to cover up all your allergy
symptoms, lipstick and a pair of sunglasses are your best accessories.
Beauty must-haves of beauty expert Rebekah George:
* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was provided for free
the products pictured in this post for my review by the Company/PR company.
The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.
