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Halloween is one of my families favorite holidays. Everyone looks forward to dressing up, pumpkin treats & of course the epic movie nights! My kids love movie nights, and since we’ve moved up by family after Harvey’s devastation…we have even more kids to invite over for the fun! We usually pick out a family favorite or holiday themed movie and then make delicious snacks to go along with it. We’ve had the unfortunate happen once or twice as we couldn’t find a DVD we were wanting to watch…but now with technology changing and making things easier, we’ve started to watch & store all of our movies online. The only minor problem was that we had movies scattered out between Amazon, Google, iTunes & Vudu. Now there is a new service that brings all of our movies together on one platform! Movies Anywhere!
With Halloween being this week we decided on a Harry Potter movie night! Since the kids’ ages ranged from 4-16 it was a great choice, plus I could have fun with the food! Three of my nieces & nephews had not seen Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone yet, so I had to make this movie night extra special! Movies Anywhere took care of my movie & I took care of the decor, food & take home wands. Yes, you heard that right, I made everyone their own wand! Now I got the idea of Pinterest, so I can’t take the credit…but I will say they were super fun to make!
For the wands you will need:
Chopsticks
Hot Glue
Black Spray Paint
Brown Spray Paint
Copper Spray Paint
I added hot glue to the chopsticks to give each one it’s individuality. Once dried I sprayed 6 of them black & 6 of them brown. You need to let them dry between coats or flipping the chopstick over. Once the solid color covers the surface & is dry you can either stipple with the copper spray paint or carefully spray in short bursts to give the wands an aged look. Finish off with a clear sealer or leave as is.
Now let’s talk food! I made golden snitches with Ferrero Rocher & a wing printable I found on Pinterest. There are plenty to choose from, but I loved the ones I used. I cut up some gummy worms to make slugs, set our Dementor Relief bars & put out M&M’s in the house colors. My favorites were the Polyjuice Potion Deviled Dragons Eggs (recipe below) & the simple Butterbeer! We also made some simple sorting hats with sugar cookies, ice cream cone, icing (to bind) & filled with M&M’s of house color.
For the Polyjuice Potion Deviled Dragons Eggs you will need:
18 Eggs
4 Bacon Strips Diced (Shredded Boomslang skin)
3/4c Ranch Dressing (Stewed Lacewing Flies)
Food Coloring
Dried Cilantro (Fluxweed)
Instructions:
Hard Boil your eggs & let cool
Roll your eggs around until they have cracks all the way around
Die them as you would your Easter eggs
Let dry
Cook diced bacon strips until desired consistency (we cooked these a little less to give them some flexibility like skin)
Peel shells off of eggs
Cut your eggs in half and remove yolks
Mash up yolks in a bowl & add ranch
Mix well
Add in Green food coloring
Mix well
Pipe or drop yolk mixture by spoonful back into egg halves
Top with cilantro & bacon dices
Enjoy!
TIP: You can add cilantro & bacon bits into the mixture for more flavor & texture.
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When you’re looking to turn your life around, it is widely known that you have to experience the very pits of life before you can climb out the other side. When we looking for that almighty purpose in life, the one major obstruction is, very simply, ourselves. Our mental health can stop us doing the things we want to do, choosing the path that we should take in life, and can threaten to envelop us in every way. And if you’re someone who has struggled with your own mental health for so long, there are always tools out there to help you, but if these aren’t producing the desired outcome, what can you do to get you on the right path?
Achieving Perspective
We’re all individual, and if we get a better understanding of our own mental anguish, especially in comparison to what others are going through, it gives you a more inherent understanding of how best to beat it (or live with it) or a sense of perspective. It can be sobering to see exactly how we rank in the pecking order of mental anguish. And yes, this isn’t a solution for everyone, but when we begin to walk that road to wellness, the combination of the appropriate tools, as well as that ability to gain perspective, not just of oneself, but of others, can be the key to improving your life. For example, counselors and psychiatrists are actively encouraged to go through the therapy process themselves, not just so they have a clear palate, but they have gone through the process of dissecting their own emotions, no matter how painful they are. And as a career choice, psychology, in all of its forms, provides that insight beyond the devastating emotions we can all go through, but also provides an approach to fixing the issues. This might be something that inspires you, not just in terms of improving your quality of life, but as a worthwhile career choice. There are numerous Christian psychology colleges, online courses, and resources available to provide you with that training.
Preparing For Battle
Numerous people have referred to mental health problems, depression, and anxiety, as a constant struggle or battle. When we’re looking at fixing our own mental health issues, the term “battle” may feel loaded with connotations. But much like an addict is an addict for life, even if you feel the Black Dog has gone for a walk, it could very well come back. Now, not to say that we should live in the shadow of fear, but it’s about using the times when we are out of the shadow to prepare our minds, just on the off chance it returns.
It is a long journey, but it’s one that we can all learn to navigate. Now, the mental health discussion is more prominent than ever, but while there are some still reticent to talk about it, if those of us who haven’t addressed our mental health issues, achieving perspective and learning the tools to engage in battle can mean we will understand how best to control it.

I have said it many times that I love natural products especially when it comes to beauty products. Natural products are so much better for your skin which is why I love them. While I find that natural products are sometimes a little more expensive, b•leve is an affordable option.
As you can see the b-leve product line includes hair care, bath and body, and skin care. I was sent a package that included 3 products from their line to try out for my use and review.
b•passionate body wash: b•passionate body wash gently cleanses and moisturizes the skin with natural Oleosome technology. This revolutionary encapsulated moisture bead technology provides rich, energizing lather with gentle moisturization and a delicate floral scent. • contains extract of safflower oil, glycerin & vitamin E – nourishes & conditions skin
• paraben-free • non-irritating & hypoallergenic
b•colorful shampoo: b•colorful shampoo for color treated hair is a rich moisturizing formulation that contains natural extracts of sunflower and white tea. Cationic chemistry, the leading technology in performance hair care, specifically targets damaged areas along the hair shaft and at the ends. This advanced precision formula does not require the use of high levels of silicones. • contains sunflower extract – for protection against color fading & UV damage • contains white tea extract – for gloss, strength & long lasting shine
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b•tranquil body lotion: b•tranquil body lotion provides long-lasting moisturization with a soothing, spa-like scent. Oleofirm™, a groundbreaking moisturization technology, is derived from tiny microseeds that release moisture both during application and as the day goes on. • restores skin’s moisture & balance • natural extract of goji berry – provides a fortifying, antioxident moisturization • paraben-free
• non-irritating & hypoallergenic
Each product has a wonderful scent! My favorite is the b•passionate! The scents are all light and not overwhelming. The shampoo is thicker than your normal shampoo, and lathers up nice. My hair looks and feels healthy, it’s shiny and doesn’t turn dull during my day, & I haven’t noticed any fading while using this shampoo. I really liked how the body wash has little beads of moisturizer in it. I love how they burst open when I use the wash. Plus, the body wash doesn’t dry my skin, which some body washes I’ve used tend to do.
If your looking for great natural skin care & hair care, this is an affordable option for you.
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Health is foremost on people’s minds, keeping your family in tip top shape can be a challenge in these busy times. Campbell’s Soup wants you to “Address Your Heart” with Heart Healthy Tips, recipes and more! We usually try to teach the kids to eat healthy even though we normally don’t, but this changed when we had a scare…He called me one morning from work and told me that he needed me to take him to the ER. Thinking that he broke something or cut himself, I asked why…I was not ready for what I heard! He was having a heart attack! Cold Sweats, numbness, severe chest pains that radiate to his back & Jaw, dizziness…we jumped in the car and rushed him to the ER where he ended up being for 2 days having all kinds of tests done and was transferred to a local heart hospital to have a cath test done. I could not be with him because I had the kids and no one here to care for them, so separated and scared we went through this. This was our wake up! He is okay, thank god, but at 35 we had to change the way we eat! We now watch what we eat, no longer are in love with our deep fryer, we bake a lot more things and he has been eating Campbell’s Heart Healthy Soups for lunch, instead of eating out! Eating more protein & veggies and less carbs…I’m excited that Campbells has put together 21 recipes at AddressYourHeart.com that are certified by the AHA! The site also offers money saving product coupons, which I know we can all use! Some of my favorite recipes from the site are below, they are great for the whole family and I feel better that we are ALL being heart healthy!
Visit AddressYourHeart.com to get heart-healthy tips, including 21 Campbell’s recipes that are certified by the AHA and product coupons, as well as Facebook for the latest Campbell’s recipes and offers.
Disclosure – This post is sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, however my story is my own.

BLACK PANTHER stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, with Angela Bassett, with Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay.