Hair Boot Camp w/ Got Milk?

Having long hair can be a challenge... I know because I've pretty much had it all of my life. I like the way it looks. And I think it's the best look on me. I know how important it is to take care of it. I know how health comes from the inside out. So what you eat & drink is just as important as any fancy shampoos & conditioners that you may use. (Hence why MILK would do an event at a Beauty Salon... It ALL ties in (Aha Moment! lol.)

So having all of this hair for all of this time, I think I've got a pretty good idea on how to do it. One thing however that I haven't mastered is the "BLOW-DRY" I have actually wanted to go to Beauty School for awhile now... Not to become a hair-dresser, but to learn how to do that "Thing" that they do.

Thankfully I have friends in cool places! My Girls at Toma Leche? (Shot Out to Angelina, Elizabeth & Tatum) were putting on an event at a local salon in West Hollywood. But these aren't your average friends, and this wasn't your average Hair Salon...

We underwent HAIR BOOT CAMP at POINT DE VUE Salon & I actually survived! Sounds Scary doesn't it? It was a little intimidating, but we had a master leading the way... A-List Celebrity Stylist , Muriel. We got to hang with Muriel, her husband & a few of the stylists that work at the salon. (Shot out to Betsy & Janice) They also treated us to scalp massages & eyebrow waxing. So it was a much needed pampering session for this mama! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in the day!
I'm just so glad that my family was there to share it with me. (Shot out to Tracey, Becky & Shelley)
I have learned the "secrets"of the BlowDry, at HAIR BOOT CAMP... now I just need to go home & practice the new techniques.
Wish me luck!

Here are some of the photos from the event! Enjoy!






(Disclaimer: I was not financially compensated for this post. I was invited to an event & I did receive a gift bag.)

Building Strong Families With Milk!

I think as a mother, one of the main goals that we all have in common is our desire to raise healthy children. So when I got called to learn more about BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES with some help from an old friend. I knew it was a priority. I've got 4 children & the amount of food & beverages we go through in my house would shock most people. Add in the fact that 2 are teenage boys & you get an idea of my pain. LOL. We drink MILK, lots & lots of MILK. It's one of those things that as a mom, is a no-brainer. I know MILK is good for my kids, & I feel good about always having it available in my home. My toddler even calls it her "Special Milk". And actually it really is special. "Milk offers more nutrition in every glass for your dollar than virtually any other beverage." That is like music to my mommy-on-a-budget ears.



The newest Celebrity to "Sport the Stash" is new mother REBECCA ROMIJN. (Who is even more stunning in person, if that's even possible.) She attended this very SPECIAL EVENT at the W HOTEL In Los Angeles to promote the new campaign GREAT GALLON GIVE. Crossing the country to give away hundreds of thousands of gallons of free milk (more than 3 million servings!) to celebrate moms and help raise awareness of the important role milk plays in building strong families. My family got 2! (I think they took one look at the size of my boys & took pity on me!)



So thank you to the Got Milk? people for taking the time out & really listening to us moms.
For treating us to a good time, where our family bonded over a healthy meal & fun winter activity.
For stocking our refridgerators.
For understanding how important it is to provide nutrition to our most precious possessions.
For also realizing how in this economy, we need things to be affordable.



Wanna know how, you can help other Moms build Strong Families too?
For every virtual gallon of MILK passed on FACEBOOK $1 will go to FEEDING AMERICA to help families in need.



And to get your own FREE GALLON of MILK, & even the chance to win FREE MILK for a year!

Want more Milk Stories, Go to HAPPY HOUR MOM, BERN-BABY-BERN & MOTHER MAY I to see how other mothers are partnering with MILK.



PASS THE MILK, PASS THE GALLON! And let's help build Strong Families together!

Got Milk? Toma Leche?

We've all heard the tagline
"MILK... It does a body good."
But how much good?
What does it exactly do for our bodies?



I recently went to an event at the very hip BLD restaurant in LA.
(fyi: BLD stands for Breakfast Lunch Dinner.... Don't Worry, I didn't know either!)



It was a bunch of Mom Bloggers standing around chatting over... MILKSHAKES!!!
Some were made with cookies, some with caramel, they even added to Tequila to some of the recipes.
Which I have never even thought to do before...

Here are some of the drink that I tried:
Mexican Chocolate Milkshake
Blueberry Malt Milkshake
Salted Caramel Milkshake
(PS the caramel salted one was not so good -my opinion)



They also had a card reader & palm reader. I got my cards read & the lady was DEAD ON correct about me! It was really freaky & amazing. I thought it may be a fluke, until I heard that she was totally accurate for MY MOM & my friend as well! WOW!
Anyway it was a good time with some great women.
Special Thanks to Angelina who invited me & is an absolute doll! Love Her



They have a list of recipes that we tried at the event. You can get them HERE! I recommend the Blueberry Malt, YUM! (pictured below)


My new tagline is gonna be
"MILKSHAKE... It does a mommy good!"

Just some of the nutrients Milk has:
Calcium, protein, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12 and phosphorus.

It's been called the "Most nutritional bang for your buck" over at WHY MILK.COM

Now I knew that the Calcium in Milk is good for your bones.
But you should also drink Milk for help with:
Hair
Skin
Nails
PMS
Muscle Rebuilding
Sleep
Strong Bones
Prevent Cavities



And for those of my fellow Moms who are totally sleep deprived, they also have advice for us!
If you can keep your eyes open long enough to read THIS ARTICLE... Ha!

LOVE for Breakfast

Why don't you pour yourself a great big bowl of LOVE this Thursday morning...



HAPPY LOVE THURSDAY!!