Have you ever use an evil device called a "hot glue gun?" Let me tell YOU, fewer things in this life can cause me to scream, swear, and stomp around faster than a burn on this Goddess Granny's hand because of one of these wretched things! I used to think it was only those huge ol' honkin' early-model curling irons that had the ability to brand me but trying to make a sassy door wreath (which involves hot-gluing stuff like flowers and rhinestones) has me thinking about switching to a less fancy way of styling up my door...

As a rule however, I ADORE anything sparkly or shiny and have to seriously use restraint to avoid looking like a parade float some days...in Texas, more IS more and it's one of the few places women make no bones about wearing 90 pounds of bling at once, gotta' love it!

I am seriously starting to wonder though if I'm truly starting to show my "age" a bit because the newest and most talked-about "spot" to cover with bling is...are you ready...your lady-bits! Stop snorting,this is serious: I NEED and WANT your opinions before I invest either a pile of cash to get this done or several hours in front of a mirror with crystals and tweezers trying to do it myself! It's ALL the rage and honestly, I couldn't take it seriously but now it's being chatted about as yet one more flippin' thing I should consider "prettying-up" and God knows I have to work pretty hard already so I need to be sure it's something worth doing.

You know how they say that you "always want what you don't have" when it comes to your looks? I am content with a few of the major/minor ingredients that make this Goddess Granny "what" she is but damn, I absolutely got that short end of the beauty-godmother's magic wand when it comes to skin that will even tolerate the sun long enough for anything resembling a glow. Combine that lil' sordid detail with another factoid: most self tanners either turn my "alabaster" (nicer word for flippin' pasty!) skin into a mess that resembles a Pollock work of art or cause skin reactions that leave me with rashes or bumps...I have even considered that enough red-bumps in a row might allow people to think I had a sunburn? The definition of desperate, I know.

Once again my beauty-godmother Meg came to my rescue in the form of an elegant frosted tube that contains "Arcona bronzer/Self Tanner"...I think I actually tossed it aside like old shoe when she handed it to me because seriously, my experiences with any product that promised to allow me to wear a skirt without black opaque tights have been less than satisfying but it was a gorgeous day in Dallas and I was resigned to give it a go. Besides, I had forgotten to pack black tights...

Sweetassgal apologizing for being a bit MIA lately but my new job has me at a level I've never competed in before and I'm busting my BUM to rise above it.  So far I'm loving it, loving the challenge and loving the opportunity...but it's not without its "pit"-falls.  Yes ladies...I am presenting my very first corporate department overview to our global board of directors and all I can think of is "never let em' see you sweat"!  I've always run a perpetual heat ranging from slightly sultry to HOLY HELL I'm going to burst into flames and stress combined with nerves just manages to compound it.  So presenting in front of a panel of people who could buy and sell me in a day, I'd say the pit patrol is going to have to be on full guard.
 
So what's a girl to do since I've yet to find a natural deo that's board room ready?  I immediately went old school and googled something I used to hear my Grandmother talk about...DRESS SHIELDS!  So what are they exactly?  Little armed men who camp out under your clothes and defend you against stains with steel cold armor?  Maybe.  Couldn't be too far off.  Sounds painful!  Actually...dress shields are removable pads that you place between your underarm skin and your clothes to keep them fresh and perspiration stain free.  I'd like to buy an underwear version for the lady at my gym who insists on wearing skin tight pastel Lycra even though she's a butt crack and thigh sweater.  Do we REALLY need to see that bobbing up and down on the stair stepper in front of us.  BLECH!  God bless the 80's for making it socially acceptable to tie a sweatshirt around your waist to hide such offenses!
 

Meg here! You all know I've been traveling and going to cities that I'm not familiar with. A lot of the time I'm alone and I'm only in one place for a couple of days. I'm not known for making practical decisions but I think walking around by myself looking for a nail salon in a strange city (I usually get in late in the evening) is a good idea.

When I got an I-Phone I had my fake nails taken off (acrylic nails are OUT anyway.) I filed them down and had them painted. I took care of my cuticles and swore to myself that I would stop biting. I've been doing a bunch of television spots to promote new products and Megsmakeup.com. I have real incentive to keep my hands and nails looking perfect. It hardly makes a product that I'm showing off look camera ready if I have chewed up ragged nails and rough looking hands. No one wants to see that!

The only way to stop biting my nails was to become obsessed with them. Every night I would grab my anti-bite pen, A.K.A. My Hand Perfection Nail and Cuticle Treatment.  This pen is easy to keep in your purse (I keep it in mine) whenever I get the bite urge I just twist and apply the oil. I rub it on my nails and fingertips. The nail and cuticle serum is made up of omega fatty acids, botanicals and chock-full of vitamins.

My formerly mangy hands and pathetic nails look really good. They look the best that they ever have and they're actually getting me some serious compliments. In this clip you can see the TV host complimenting me on my nails! As a long time biter I never thought that day would come!

"It's like a whole other country" You frequently hear this quote along with "Don't mess with Texas" connected to this very original state that Goddess Granny currently resides in and in many ways, it's true: we're just a bit bigger and bolder, a tad more colorful and original, and there's a "go for it!" attitude that's both refreshing and concerning at times! I never know WHAT my native-Texan of a husband will be up to when I look out the window as it could involve chainsaws, big trucks, and/or large amounts of beer at any time of the day or night...welcome to Texas!

There are also many totally amazing and fabulous people here who go for it and create some of THE most incredible products and run some great business ventures like our friends "Farmhouse Fresh" out of Dallas and I'm thrilled to introduce you to another Texas-based business that's kickin' butt and takin' names, the "Saltwater Cowgirl" Several have asked me about the spectacular necklaces that Meg and I wore at the Dallas Meg's Makeup event in the previous photo that Meg posted and our girl "Lexy" aka the Saltwater Cowgirl is the owner and designer of some of the most wearable and sure to get you stopped jewelry I've seen in years! Seriously: these exceptional quality and expertly-crafted pieces stop traffic and make me late for a date every time I wear them and I'm starting to feel naked without a bit of Lexy's Texas BLING on my body every waking hour of the day!

BabyLove here!  I did a stint in esthetician school about 8 years back.  I really enjoyed popping my own zits, but when it came down to doing it to other people, I couldn't handle it.  What I did learn, and learned pretty well-was how to wax.  I'll brag a little bit, and say that I was probably the best waxer in the class. Since then, I've never gone to a salon to have my brows or nether regions cared for.  I usually buy some good old Sally Hansen and slap it on.

I was extremely intrigued when I read about Moom, an all organic and natural wax made from sugar, water, chamomile, lavender, tea tree oil, and lemon juice.  It's the only all organic and natural wax on the market, and it's so safe that you could eat it (I'm not sure why you would want to though).

I was super excited to receive my package since my mustache was staring to look like my husbands.  To be extremely honest, the second I touched this wax, I doubted it would work.  I heated it up, and stuck my finger in it to test the temperature.  When I removed my finger, instead of dealing with a sticky mess, I was able to wash it off immediately, and I had a good chuckle.

It's Jeanasina's Body Beautiful Wednesday and today we are going to get very personal! If you are shy, skip this review and come back tomorrow. So here's the deal...at some time in your life, you are going to suddenly discover that you have an 'itch' down there between your legs. If you are young, you probably won't want to tell a soul because you'll think something is wrong with you and certainly won't want to mention just 'where' your 'itch' is to anybody! If you are older, you are already familiar with the itch and may be fantasizing about naked men in textured, studded or ribbed condoms trying their best to relieve your itch! You will do anything to get relief from feminine itching!

So as a preface to my topic today, allow me to tell you about the first time I ever had an 'itch' down there. Strap on your giggle outfit because this is a doozy of a personal story.

BabyLove here!  I just had a doctor's appointment this past Friday, and I have to admit that I was a little nervous about it.  I hadn't been on the scale in almost a month.  I avoided the scale for a number of reasonS, including that I was afraid the initial 8 lbs. I lost was just part of some dream where I regained a visible waist.  Thus, you can imagine my shock and my physicians, when we read the scale and realized that I have lost 14 lbs!

My primary care physician has gone above and beyond for me, and my struggle with my weight.  She entertained all of my ideas as to why I wasn't losing my weight.  After I stepped off the scale, she turned to me and said "Eileen, maybe you don't have a mystery illness prohibiting your weight loss?"  When I told her that I was on The Fresh Diet, she was incredibly pleased.  She actually used the program herself to shed 20lbs. after the birth of her third baby.  We discussed all aspects of the diet, including cost, which is why she is reluctant to recommend it to her patients.  She did bring up a good point, and that is if you only get the service for four out of the seven days of the week, it only runs you around $140.00.  We both agreed that aside from the weight loss and convenience, the most important piece of the diet is that it really serves as a three month crash course on proper nutrition.

BabyLove  here!  I'm visiting New York City with my husband and a couple who I have known for 20 years.  We're celebrating our birthdays, and the soon to be arrival of their first baby.  I woke up this morning (after 6am!) There were no diapers to be changed or breakfasts to be made.  On our arrival yesterday, I actually had time to take a bath!  I stole a little piece of the new bath bomb I received from Fortune Cookie Soap.  Don't worry, it was only a small piece from a very large fizzy, and my boys used the other 3 quarters of it.

We've reviewed bath bombs before on the site, so most of you know what they are.  For those who don't, think of an Alka Seltzer tablet that you drop into the tub, except way better smelling and 3 times the size.  The tablet fizzes, lets off a magnificent smell, and turns the water a neat shade.  Kids love these, and so do moms.  The only complaint we've gotten about these bombs in the past, is that they are kind of expensive.  However, Fortune Cookie Soap retails their bath bombs for less than the other companies we've reviewed and theirs is twice the size, and they are fantastic!  One bath bomb lasted my kids 5 baths, and for under $5 I can't complain.

Whenever my husband does something he's all proud of, he comes in the door singing "You're gonna' like me..." Usually he is right. Goddess Granny singing this to YOU my sista' Megheads today and I think I'll be right too!

I am one of THE best "keepers of a secret" I know and because of that, I hold info that would level some! I also know when it's almost required of me to share and these products are simply SO amazing that if I don't share with y'all,I'll be certain not only to lose sleep but something even worse might happen. I'm a big believer in karma.

I know you're saying "Nfu-Oh?" What the chit is she jibber-jabbering about now, is this yet another bizarre product I really don't need to know about? Nope, it's simply the name of an truly fantastic line of nail polishes and nail-care products that can only be found in one place here in the US and I'm gonna' give you the skinny on it, did I say "You're gonna like me" yet?

Created by a gifted nail artist from South Korea named "Ms. Jung" and manufactured in France, the Nfu-Oh line (pronounced "en foo oh") offers THE most outstanding color range of nail colors and unique finishes I've ever seen.They are a dream to apply and dry with a richness and depth of color you will be amazed by. You want glitters,  cremes, holographic shimmers, and more? They offer it! The bottles are generous in size with a truly awesome brush, I personally HATE the wide or skinny brushes that seem to be in trend these days and much prefer a high-quality one that works well and allows my non-nail-tech self to get the job done with minimal mess. Non-settling perfect nail polish that elevates even the mani you give yourself while sitting on the bathroom floor to couture-status! There are also primers and topcoats made to work with the polishes for really pro-results available.