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So I announced that Farouk – CHI has come out with a new iron to their Escape Cordless line…this time, it’s a curling iron! CHI has proved its quality over and over and is one of the top brands when it comes to hair tools & maintenance. My friends who are hair dresser/stylists love and rely on their CHI products to make their clients happy customers.
I have the Ulta CHI Limited Glitter Sweet Flatiron and was excited when the announcement about their new Escape Cordless Curling Iron came across my email! Why? Well, let’s see…how many times have you done your hair for work or an event only to have it fall by the time midday comes or you reach your second or third holiday party of the day…
Yea, I know we’ve all been there…
The Escape Cordless Curling Iron is not only cordless but it is also compact and can fit into a normal sized purse. With a full charge, you have 30 minutes of curling time..that’s plenty of time for a touch up…or two! Plus it comes with a car charger so you can even recharge and do it again if need be.
With its cordless fixture, the CHI Escape is apt for creating salon quality styles under any circumstance without an outlet in sight. Its 1’’ ceramic barrel and ceramic heater provide optimal temperature control and even heat distribution in order to master smooth, sleek curls. The state of the art temperature control button is adept to any hair type, ranging from fine to course. The temperature control settings are color coded– Blue 340°F for Fine Hair, Green- 375°F for Medium Hair and Red- 392°F for coarse hair. The installed, lithium battery allows up to 30 minutes of consistent heating in accordance to the heat setting.
The compact size will suit those who are always on the go and are looking to quickly touch-up their styles. The complimentary pouch makes it easy to store and charge the iron at your convenience while its locking mechanism makes it even safer for travel.
So if you’re always on the go and need that touch-up or two I highly suggest you check out the CHI Escape Cordless Curling Iron for yourself! It’s easy to use, portable and helps touch up your style anytime – anywhere.
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It just doesn’t get any bigger than Texas, so how do you know where to start when planning your vacation? Let me share with you my 5 places in Texas you must see!
1) The Texas State Capital | Austin, Tx
The capital is a must see attraction for anyone visiting the Lone Star State. It houses Texas state history + governing bodies. You can pack a lunch and have a picnic on the gorgeous ground and maybe even get to feed one of the friendly sqirles.
2) The Alamo | San Antonio, Tx
The Alamo is a major part of Texas history. You can take guided tours , see artifacts and really get just how out numbered the Texans were. While you’re in the area you can catch an IMAX showing of the Alamo story + take in the river walk which is just across the street.
3) The Texas Coast | Galveston, Tx | Port Aransas | Padre Island
The coast has many things to offer.
Head over to Galveston to experience Moody Gardens, Historic Pleasure Pier, The Historic District and much more.
Port Aransas/Corpus Christi area has some great beaches, the Texas State Aquarium, Padre National Sea Shore, Pirate Tours and more.
Padre Island has some of the best beaches in the state. You can take sand castle lessons, go sailing and hit Schlitterbahn beach water park.
4) The Stockyards | Fort Worth, Tx
The Fort Worth Stockyards is the history book of the livestock industry in Texas. Each chapter is represented by the original bricks and mortar, the wood corrals, the men, and the music that are all still a part of the Stockyards today. Rodeo’s, Shows, restaurants, & Shopping. If you’re looking for a true “Texas experience”, you’ll love the Fort Worth Stockyards!
5) Big Bend National Park
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and diversity of species is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram so you can follow along as I explore our wonderful state!

Welcome back for the last day of our 12 days of Easter desserts! I hope you have enjoyed all we have had to offer. Today’s treat comes from Naomi at This Roller Coaster Called Life and can be made as either an Easter breakfast treat or as a more sweetened version for a tasty Easter dessert. Make sure to head over to This Roller Coaster Called Life to see how this yummy Lemon Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is made!
If you have missed any of the previous treats, make sure to check them out in the list below!

In the sequel to the 2015 global smash, father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho Dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and emotional Dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.

Having a new baby is an adventure. What you start off with is an idea of what parenting will be like, and then you give birth and someone hits you with a train, and then tells you to raise a baby. It’s not the ideal, but it’s what parenting starts off with – a bang!
Newborn babies are filled with wonder. Not only do you have this tiny creature that you need to keep alive, but this newborn is yours. No one else’s, and that leads to overwhelming emotions that you cannot begin to explain. The idea that you are in charge of another human being doesn’t really hit you until after you have the baby, and that’s just the beginning of the adventure. You’ve already bought everything that your new baby will need to be comfortable and warm for the first months of life, but what about you? Parents have a whole new set of needs, and we have put together a list of five things that every new parent needs when they start out on this new time in life.

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With autumn here and Thanksgiving just a few days away, what better way to invoke some serious fall vibes than with homemade apple cinnamon sangria? When it comes to sangria you can get the best of both the wine & spirits world with this crimson-tinged well-balanced blend:
What I Used
The Wine: Astoria “Primo Rosso” Red Blend IGT (SRP $11): This round and velvety blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Pinot Noir, and 20% Merlot is marked by an herbaceous bouquet and harmonious flavors of ripe plum and red berry.
The Spirit: Soberano Brandy (SRP $25): Made from 100% distilled wine, aged by way of the traditional solera system which utilizes American oak barrels, this dark amber brandy boasts smooth and elegant flavors of oak, raisin, and caramel.
Apple Cinnamon Sangria
Ingredients:
1 bottle Astoria “Primo Rosso” Red Blend IGT
1/2 cup Soberano Brandy
1 cup apple cider
1 Golden Delicious apple, diced (reserve a few slices for garnish)
1 Honeycrisp apple diced (reserve a few slices for garnish)
1/2 orange, sliced
1/2 orange, juiced
2 cinnamon sticks (plus 1 for garnish)
Ice
Directions:
Fill a large pitcher with the cinnamon sticks, diced apples, and sliced oranges. Add wine, brandy, apple cider, and orange juice.
Stir well.
Pour into a stemless wine glass filled with ice, garnish with cinnamon stick and colorful apple slices, and enjoy.