What I thought about Finesse Restore & Strengthen Shampoo + Conditioner

I pretty much know Finesse is one of my favorite shampoo brands because I have used it before but not this version of it. Does shampoo ever get old? I actually used a "vintage" version my boyfriend's mother gave to me to use. It must have been sitting in her shampoo/conditoner collection for years but I used it anyway. It left my hair smelling good and feeling fabulous! This stuff is the best!

Anyway, so I told myself I totally wanted to try out this new stuff from Finesse. Strengthen and Restore my hair? YES! I don't think I quite need it because my hair already is crazy and looks pretty fabulous. I think it's because I don't color or do much at all to it. It's been stress free all my life.

I used this shampoo and conditioner for about 5 days straight now. The photo collage at the top shows my gorgeous hair before using it. Sometimes my hair really looks so shiny and healthy. I took pictures today showing how my hair looks after using it for 5 days. I will need to finish up this whole bottle and completely gauge it but it still looks fantabulous as always. Just to let you guys know I do not brush my hair at all. I just let my hair do what it wants. Sometimes I'll take a flat iron to straighten it if I am going somewhere nice or fancy which is almost never. This is it! This is how my hair always looks. As you can see, my hair is wild and has a mind of its own.

I'm in love with Finesse and I always will be. They are so simple and your hair doesn't feel weighed down. My hair dries faster using this shampoo and conditioner set than any other brand. I just adore the light scent on it. It just reminds me of a beautiful rainy day in warm Spring weather. My hair feels beautiful so give it a try for sure. #finessehaircare


You can find Finesse Shampoo + Conditioner here : https://www.walgreens.com/search/results.jsp?Ntt=finesse&esearch=new

or here: https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=finesse

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Affordable Japanese Snacks Candy Dagashi on Amazon

I know how hard it can be to find affordable Japanese snacks so I found some on Amazon. I just wanted to share with everyone on where to buy it. This isn't a promo and I paid for this with my own money just an FYI. I was tired of looking at expensive subscription boxes and all they seem to send is about 5 pieces of snack/candy and some stupid little comic / knick knack. This to me is the best affordable cheapest whatever you want to call it. Check out the video I made and I hope I have helped you make a good purchase decision if this is what you are looking for. One small step into checking out the wonderful world of Japan through their food.

Here's the link to buy it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/review/R1B68FZPRNRLB1?ref_=glimp_1rv_cl

Red-Blooded American Male - Photographs by Robert Trachtenberg

This book is something I usually don't tread upon but I couldn't help myself. First of all, that front cover was just too alluring to me. Who is Robert Trachtenberg? He's just the guy behind a bunch of really good photos you have seen everywhere from magazines to Netflix show covers. (Fuller House)

So the whole book is just as it states. It's all about famous American celebrities being staged in beautiful and thoughtful photo shoots. I had a bunch of favorites and the whole book is absolutely visually stunning. I have gotten a few laughs from some , smiles from others and looks of perplexity from a couple. There are small excerpts to explain the thought process behind each photo. These celebrities told the photographer what they wanted their photo to look like and he made it happen. Simple as that!

This book is fantastic and I find myself looking through it all the time. It's a great coffee table book to keep around for house gatherings. There's always going to be someone sitting down at the couch with nothing to do while food is being prepared or others are talking to each other. This is perfect for that curious being.(s)

You can buy this book here on Amazon for about $30 : https://www.amazon.com/Red-Blooded-American-Male-Robert-Trachtenberg/dp/


Here's a bunch of my favorite photos from the book below, enjoy!! A few faces you might recognize like Chris Evans, Jack Black, Tracy Morgan, Robin Williams, John Leguizamo, Bill Maher, Seth Rogan,Jimmy Kimmel, Bret Michaels, Neil Patrick Harris, Key and Peele

What I thought about Doodletopia Fairies by Christopher Hart

I'm not going to say I'm a super awesome artist because I am not the best but I can kind of draw things. I'm one of those types of people that need to look at other things for inspiration though. I can then form my own creations based on it. Landing proportions can be tough if you aren't used to it.

I decided to pick up Doodletopia Fairies to review because it looked genuinely interesting. If someone can teach me how to better my techniques then I am all for it. The book is lush and filled with many different kinds of whimsical fairies. Christopher lays out his drawing and then puts a blank slate on the next page giving you a chance to try it out. He explains the little details that will help make your creation fit the particular style/mood.

You can see his playful little style in each of his drawings. I really do love the fact that he basically puts a mannequin in the way and tells your to add or try what he says. His directions are easy to understand and straight to the point. I'm a 30 year old woman and I enjoyed filling in the details but I would totally give this to my 12 year old to play around with. Not only are you learning but it IS fun. The paper makes it easy to even color in if you want. It took color pencils really well. I only did one so far but here is what I came up with.

Can you tell what I borrowed my design from? It's an acknowledgement to Mercy from Overwatch. I love the way her face came out looking so innocent. Eyebrows are everything as well as eye shape. It will give your character the mood they need.

So I didn't even know who Christopher Hart was so I did look him up. I now recognized who he was because I have always seen his How To Draw Anime/Manga books around at Michael's arts and crafts stores. What a wonderfully talented individual.

Be sure to check out his site here where you can check out all his books: http://christopherhartbooks.com/


A big thumbs up to him and this book. It's wonderful for any age and I would most definitely recommend it.

The Secret Language of Dogs by Victoria Stilwell and Dog Fostering

So I decided to go into dog fostering. Yay! I wanted to do something good in my life and looked into this extensively. I don't think anything will prepare you for that first Foster though. You will learn everything after that first experience.

This book has certainly helped me a bunch with my first Foster, Mimi. She's a Bichon Frise and Poodle mix. She has so much energy and her moods constantly changed. I looked through this book for every little thing she did. I used to have a dog about 10 year ago but his personality was completely different from Mimi. He was an American Eskimo (See photo of fluffy white dog howling below- not my dog but same breed). He would lay down when I sat down and follow me everywhere. He was an outstanding dog. Mimi was obviously a damaged dog. I would put on my shoes and if I lifted my shoe too high she would flinch. I knew she was hit in the past. She barked constantly at anything and everything. I'll go more into this soon.

The Secret Language of Dogs was laid out so thoughtfully. The pictures in the book are gorgeous. You will learn everything you need from this book to help you learn cues. It maps out every single behavior quite clearly along with some depictions. You will learn playing, aggression, depression, fear and anger. There's not much to say but this book is pretty awesome. It's just been such a big help to me. I'd totally recommend it for anyone getting a new dog or thinking about fostering a dog.

A little more on Mimi. I have only had her for a few days but I have learned so much from her. Here's my advice for first time dog Foster parents. Have pee pads on hand. You never know the complete background of a dog sometimes. Even if they have perfect "housebroken" habits they can change completely while with you. Mimi never peed in the house until I noticed at bed time she would pee on a pee pad while everyone slept. It was apparent she couldn't hold it in for 8 hours even though she eliminated outside perfectly.

Then there was the barking. Nothing will prepare you for the constant barking. A big help is having treats and toys on hand. I wouldn't reward the barking. Just wait for it to stop when you say NO barking and THEN reward. I also tried crating her when she would not stop barking. I walked away and when I went back to her I found ripped up pee pads. She had become destructive when I left her alone.

Separation anxiety is probably a big problem in dogs who are moved around constantly. You will have to be prepared for the dog not wanting to leave your side. You are all they know in their lonely little world where they came from. Be gentle but be firm when you need to.

I think I have learned that I will be mostly trying to inquire about older dogs to Foster. Little Mimi is 3 years old and she still exhibits a bunch of puppy behavior. I am more inclined to Foster a dog who just wants to lay around most of the day by my side and go for walks 3-4 times a day.

Also, be mindful of your pets you already have home. My cats have never been around a dog before so it was crazy new to them. They hissed and growled constantly. My grey cat , Theon got used to Mimi pretty quickly soon after and my other cat felt comfortable enough to lay around but still hissed if she got near him. I feel like it was a good experience to have them get comfortable with a dog so they will already know for the future.

Definitely check out the book if you decide on getting a new dog. If you have any Foster tips of your own let me know in the comments section, thanks!!

Pop Manga Coloring Book by Camilla d'Errico

When I saw this beautiful coloring book I knew I just had to have it in my very hands. I have been allured by anime and the Asian culture since I was about 10 years old. (I'm 30 now). I have been coloring through many adult coloring books nowadays but I have never seen anything like this. This book definitely tops all the rest in my opinion.

Each and every photo just tells a wonderful story. My mind kept working as I was coloring my favorite picture in the book. (The golem with the 3 fairies) It took me about 2 hours to complete the picture but in the end it was well worth it. It was just gorgeous to look at and I was happy. Camilla's attention to detail is just spectacular. It has a Korean style to me and it's just adorable. Here's my completed picture.

I highly suggest using color pencils when coloring in any picture as it gives it more depth/detail. I really can't wait to color more pages in. I'd show you more pages but I honestly would hate to ruin the surprise of actually opening the coloring book and going through it for yourself. Enjoy!


You can read more about this coloring book here: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539469/pop-manga-coloring-book-by-camilla-derrico/9780399578472/

It's available at many popular shops such as Amazon,Walmart and Target.  $15.99

Camilla d’Errico is an Italo-Canadian artist who has been making waves in the fine art and comic industries with her manga-influenced style. Ever the prolific artist, Camilla is comic artist/creator and Pop Surrealist painter, while also contributing to the vinyl art toy movement, and expanding her style into fashion, accessories, toys and other merchandise.

Camilla resides in Vancouver, BC, where she paints and draws comics, and more recently has been working with entertainment companies on feature films and videogames. She has distinguished herself through her ability to seamlessly weave comic art and manga with surrealist elements, wrapping it all together with an extensive emotional palette. Thanks to her relentless energy, dedication, and creativity, she has followed her dream of successfully working creatively for a living.