Organo Gold - Premium Gourmet Beverages

A friend of my husband was kind enough to send us some samples of his Organo Gold Gourmet Coffee. Those who know me know that I'm a coffee addict, so this was perfect for me! Before getting on with my review, I would like to thank Pablo Serrano, at www.rockstarkafe.myorganogold.com , for introducing me to something new!

Pablo sent us some samples of the "Cafe Latte" and the "Black Coffee". To be honest, I was a bit skeptical because I normally do my coffee freshly brewed and this is an instant coffee product. However, I tried it and can't wait to get more! I really enjoyed the "Cafe Latte". It had the perfect amount of cream and sugar in it. A sweet, smooth blend. I also gave some to my neighbor and she texted me two days later and asked if I had more because she said "it was delicious"! Of course I gave her another one and pointed her to Pablo's website.

Scentsy - Jan. 2013 - "Bring Back My Bar" is here!

Twice a year Scentsy let's the customers vote on which discontinued scentsy bars they want to bring back for one month.  The winning bars have been selected and will be available beginning January 1, 2013 (( https://jamielynn1027.scentsy.us ))

Here are the winners!! -

My Locket & My Story

 Here is My Locket & My Story for T.Graham - Origami Owl Independent Designer

Blessed - I've overcome many obstacles in my life and have come out stronger for it in the end. I have been blessed with wonderful kids, a husband who always provides, amazing friends and loving family. I wake up every morning knowing I'm blessed to see another day. This part of my locket reminds me to always be thankful for what I have been blessed with.

The Coffee Cup - The coffee cup reminds me of good friends. It reminds me specifically of my "sisters" that I met in Junction City, KS. Those amazing women got me through one of the toughest years of my life, my husband's first deployment. They helped bring me closer to God and they helped me see the strength I never knew I had. This part of my locket reminds me of our coffee times together (even though all of them didn't drink coffee) and the wisdom they passed on to me.

Starbucks Rumor Strikes Again! =)

Today I went to Starbucks to get one of my fave drinks... a Caramel Frappuccino! I've been super stressed out this week so I decided to treat myself. They were awesome and gave me tons of caramel, just how I like it! I shared a pic of my drink on *Army Wives Do It With Hooah* and someone brought up the old rumor, once again...

10 Uses for Coffee Grounds

Cool article in one of my fave magazines - "First for Women"... I'm a coffee drinker so this caught my eye =)

1. Freshen up a musty car overnight - cut foot off old pair of panty hose and fill with used, dry coffee grounds, tie off the open end and put in your car cup holder over night ((put newspaper in cup hold first to avoid stains))...take out in the morning

2. Solve an ant problem - sprinkle loose grounds around the outside perimeter of your house

3. Erase scuff marks on wood furniture - dip a cotton swab in damp coffee grounds and use it to lightly dab the "offending area"

4. Quickly reduce the appearance of cellulite - combine 1cup of coffee grounds with 2/3cup olive or baby oil and rub mixture into problem areas for 2mins... hop in shower and rinse off

5. Reveal a soft glowing complexion - mix 1/4cup coffee grounds with one egg white and massage the mixture into your face... let dry, rinse with warm water

6. Sweep without kicking up dust - sprinkle damp coffee grounds onto the floor before sweeping

7. Sop up oil spills - cover spilled oil spot with coffee grounds and let sit for 15mins then sweep them up

8. Tenderize tough cuts of meat - Coat steaks with olive oil and then rub on a mixture of 1/3cup each of black pepper and fresh coffee grounds, chill for 30mins and grill as usual

9. Ensure beautiful blooming shrubs - work a thin layer of coffee grounds into the dirt around your plants, use 1 to 2cups for every eight bushes

10. Add dimension to brunette hair - steep 1/4cup of coffee grounds in 3cups hot water, let cool completely, strain and pour over damp clean hair and leave for 2mins and rinse with warm water


**Feel free to share more tips you have for uses with coffee grounds in the comments =)