tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89604912392196212542024-03-15T18:12:24.184-07:00Warm Regards The BlogLi Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-34610458454993982362023-07-23T05:00:00.221-07:002023-07-23T05:00:00.141-07:009 Diary-free Egg-Free food alternatives you have to try!<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWa2ar5V0RsuzBzppx-gpEYjQXN9z8GCyIn1fhPe5u9ehQ2uq8ku0omsVK87aRtxMp7KNeyvC3Ar_DUjaWD_xDOxSQAGhMBqyklj3iHfb6eIpgQZjxAX5D4wdLWdq670wyq25QkDhjtNT1h0a5bJTH_UHUA6ZD6Web_CI5EZO8SgPLe2uNiNODr2avty2/s1845/IMG_9487.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWa2ar5V0RsuzBzppx-gpEYjQXN9z8GCyIn1fhPe5u9ehQ2uq8ku0omsVK87aRtxMp7KNeyvC3Ar_DUjaWD_xDOxSQAGhMBqyklj3iHfb6eIpgQZjxAX5D4wdLWdq670wyq25QkDhjtNT1h0a5bJTH_UHUA6ZD6Web_CI5EZO8SgPLe2uNiNODr2avty2/w374-h640/IMG_9487.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand;">Introducing your family to a dairy-free, egg-free diet can be challenging, but it does not have to be. Our family replaced some foods in our diet due to our son's food allergies. The great thing about food alternatives now versus a few years ago is the wide range of delicious and nutritious products available. Your family can still enjoy a variety of foods without compromising on taste!</span></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">Here are my top dairy-free, egg-free foods. From creamy dairy-free ice cream to plant-based milk and yogurt alternatives, these products are fan favorites in my home.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_JCevwtBscyEciVc7xxVs-xXJHZSC1f6-ug82-XRlUlzOtv1V1nXjPTMgsolZ059ToCKo-MDhpCIlebBs4VbmnpMvB0-RPuIxmiH3q4L3ZXHwvU-ZbBmV_fXtdDuQHo2Q6WftniDlRxWI2JqP2HYZZZR_Y6sQoa8UJH5vChVaQXLHkSAfBvZTo_JC9_w/s4608/Milk.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="4608" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_JCevwtBscyEciVc7xxVs-xXJHZSC1f6-ug82-XRlUlzOtv1V1nXjPTMgsolZ059ToCKo-MDhpCIlebBs4VbmnpMvB0-RPuIxmiH3q4L3ZXHwvU-ZbBmV_fXtdDuQHo2Q6WftniDlRxWI2JqP2HYZZZR_Y6sQoa8UJH5vChVaQXLHkSAfBvZTo_JC9_w/w400-h44/Milk.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwB_SjORi93vdH-cAEGYU1odcwzGyb3lkgP4Oq21kUqPnGAqKNZaupy-5IaCXJMWRIgmoKz8UdrvHHm_HUi6yUUE8jZCmadzkiYWZhlGDVeIACeAuO9CHhIX2uawhmIFA1ugal5D23wY5iKtGH1kDExY9Dvh_3fVn5DNSItM3RGn8ihtjS0sySD1DNuPxS/s2045/IMG_9482.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1698" data-original-width="2045" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwB_SjORi93vdH-cAEGYU1odcwzGyb3lkgP4Oq21kUqPnGAqKNZaupy-5IaCXJMWRIgmoKz8UdrvHHm_HUi6yUUE8jZCmadzkiYWZhlGDVeIACeAuO9CHhIX2uawhmIFA1ugal5D23wY5iKtGH1kDExY9Dvh_3fVn5DNSItM3RGn8ihtjS0sySD1DNuPxS/s320/IMG_9482.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: BlueDiamond.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Almond Breeze: I have been drinking almond milk for years, so it was not much of a challenge for us to eliminate cow's milk from our diet. I prefer the vanilla flavor, and we give our son the unsweetened version to reduce sugar consumption.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Planet Oat Oat milk: I am not a fan of this milk alternative, but my son and husband are.</span></li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKpMQw-BvtSKKF5L3rcQxVCzDMwnqgJ7l_7odaNH2jQ4I0z92lkPkSRxCDb5hBtTsx0DZ-BynLSibfwjRd0IGb9EgZrAi_BPdbM97nSaeHq5JCSdeIyCFzlmB2WyDTtc2gsGbvq8FUyVy4gn-woVYST7q5bLOltQjopEsbrByND1z_kDMS7kqgBI0pJ0B/s4582/F3ACDE35-F201-4B90-9FBB-045931D8CFB0.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="4582" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKpMQw-BvtSKKF5L3rcQxVCzDMwnqgJ7l_7odaNH2jQ4I0z92lkPkSRxCDb5hBtTsx0DZ-BynLSibfwjRd0IGb9EgZrAi_BPdbM97nSaeHq5JCSdeIyCFzlmB2WyDTtc2gsGbvq8FUyVy4gn-woVYST7q5bLOltQjopEsbrByND1z_kDMS7kqgBI0pJ0B/w400-h71/F3ACDE35-F201-4B90-9FBB-045931D8CFB0.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRnX6uXq8zufoXeM2vNkBE87xhyVJrUVVKhBe4nZ_-lQMxoJf5IkX2MZC5ih0XQiiSh3g0-4itSvWVwdgf3Db3zH0MMouVnwh8CNSPBX3Gg_0q9sKbJy_HvPDpnFYr89SeaEiL51RIw_s_K_P0ZcX1WzO9x79puRXu_RGxg2dY-6CpK57kR0NmUYtcoPE/s2045/IMG_9506.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="2045" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRnX6uXq8zufoXeM2vNkBE87xhyVJrUVVKhBe4nZ_-lQMxoJf5IkX2MZC5ih0XQiiSh3g0-4itSvWVwdgf3Db3zH0MMouVnwh8CNSPBX3Gg_0q9sKbJy_HvPDpnFYr89SeaEiL51RIw_s_K_P0ZcX1WzO9x79puRXu_RGxg2dY-6CpK57kR0NmUYtcoPE/w400-h225/IMG_9506.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: ForagerProject.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Forager Project: This brand offers cashew milk smoothies, cereal, and dairy-free sour cream! They even make yogurt pouches for the kids, a plus for self-feeding babies and toddlers!</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYylT9JYlIDfFgUtyaIk41CAsu-418edUgj_YEM6jiAXALOtgTleNCnv_e_S5A95nbrPg9Wl765Xkx16xAD2b7Qzpsistj-BFprrYhrlGxd0Cp_-3a6B5L-8ssJJuh0JKirn8wusS0DJM8YXd_lrHy-xVJifxz_jZ1lGSBh5ltgIPL1n6pCJQggReLaJ9M/s2043/IMG_9476.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="2043" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYylT9JYlIDfFgUtyaIk41CAsu-418edUgj_YEM6jiAXALOtgTleNCnv_e_S5A95nbrPg9Wl765Xkx16xAD2b7Qzpsistj-BFprrYhrlGxd0Cp_-3a6B5L-8ssJJuh0JKirn8wusS0DJM8YXd_lrHy-xVJifxz_jZ1lGSBh5ltgIPL1n6pCJQggReLaJ9M/s320/IMG_9476.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: Stonyfield.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Stonyfield Organic dairy-free smoothie pouches: My son loved this the first time I purchased it but not so much the second time. The coconut cream was more prominent the second time we purchased it which could explain it. I still really enjoyed it!</span></li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8g0XB7nPzo-oBDPu3VBvUT_eMffYTOlsqUlBa0OqNNd3-zE0O8Wk8VjoItlpU3xEwNkfqTfVbmRlJxdNut6N0z5h-qW4QCGv_m9a-7yMnR_Oyn3sOyk5sCVRCgxgAOPPupY5hIlCi_0S2tRw2Ee_EfbT0nqDb49z4-Y6CCTzhH_WphnhDN6fasK54pRv4/s4608/Butter.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="4608" height="45" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8g0XB7nPzo-oBDPu3VBvUT_eMffYTOlsqUlBa0OqNNd3-zE0O8Wk8VjoItlpU3xEwNkfqTfVbmRlJxdNut6N0z5h-qW4QCGv_m9a-7yMnR_Oyn3sOyk5sCVRCgxgAOPPupY5hIlCi_0S2tRw2Ee_EfbT0nqDb49z4-Y6CCTzhH_WphnhDN6fasK54pRv4/w400-h45/Butter.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2SWJvW4mCIjsJM1GJgX-drYfVMQnFloBs2aNkeRjuuvmyZ8B_6ytSw29L55O56ahgHR_0_9Fnq89nRsx-ue90NCgHMQu__Pq9QqrzLbBn_BcxyIzV7eC3U6enmtlU2001rSiuFxn4wfLcW_ZZ0x9bfiZPp6HTmG86SWm5_d5Z1X985eKngj99tbhqPnn/s2045/IMG_9505.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="2045" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2SWJvW4mCIjsJM1GJgX-drYfVMQnFloBs2aNkeRjuuvmyZ8B_6ytSw29L55O56ahgHR_0_9Fnq89nRsx-ue90NCgHMQu__Pq9QqrzLbBn_BcxyIzV7eC3U6enmtlU2001rSiuFxn4wfLcW_ZZ0x9bfiZPp6HTmG86SWm5_d5Z1X985eKngj99tbhqPnn/w400-h130/IMG_9505.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: CountryCrock.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Country Crock plant butter with olive oil: Literally the best butter I have ever had, and that is no exaggeration. It has the same texture and consistency as regular butter. We shared it with our friends and it is now a staple in their home!</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Country crock plant butter with avocado oil: See the first bullet point because the same applies to this product.</span></li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qaYlt4WkQNu1NTcXPHkySp4hGfwYKSrcG6yv2gBXuWxqjDQyGjdSnBfWC-v7C-UUjoJEfmMl1fFjzU5ArnGpi0XureQ9IuL8QcYEaNeds63BeQhOOk13i3gkoARmBnREBnkFmUbXNb27WUiF1BC7I4a-gROdTjaFF8-yb3WZqD0pWfY14hvPESRSVNdV/s4553/Ice%20Cream.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="4553" height="56" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qaYlt4WkQNu1NTcXPHkySp4hGfwYKSrcG6yv2gBXuWxqjDQyGjdSnBfWC-v7C-UUjoJEfmMl1fFjzU5ArnGpi0XureQ9IuL8QcYEaNeds63BeQhOOk13i3gkoARmBnREBnkFmUbXNb27WUiF1BC7I4a-gROdTjaFF8-yb3WZqD0pWfY14hvPESRSVNdV/w400-h56/Ice%20Cream.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIVm8JXgK03Vv2Odw4bGHoSvNSFxrfZfXNT0ypUhtVbPhdh6DWiywPBMIar8zK-Iay0qhKj08SCSM_LGGZ2Jia4XExWHrpoC1H8XrEQQRQK8kU2wonG6hFrt-0gUFD_Uhld9TLb-9AKF0hX72RjMNi7GA1oTE-vLyI8wdJLnS3Iv-q525zhQZQw8jZVcW/s2045/IMG_9478.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="2045" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIVm8JXgK03Vv2Odw4bGHoSvNSFxrfZfXNT0ypUhtVbPhdh6DWiywPBMIar8zK-Iay0qhKj08SCSM_LGGZ2Jia4XExWHrpoC1H8XrEQQRQK8kU2wonG6hFrt-0gUFD_Uhld9TLb-9AKF0hX72RjMNi7GA1oTE-vLyI8wdJLnS3Iv-q525zhQZQw8jZVcW/s320/IMG_9478.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: Breyers.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Brewers frozen oat-milk dessert vanilla flavor: This is hands down the best dairy-free ice cream I have ever tried. It is super creamy and delicious. I have yet to try Ben and Jerry’s dairy-free ice creams.</span></li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzhI7CwDvwqj1BPZ_VHcKvORfrVMOf6xAneUa_W2Tm1onikXR8Xu0Q8gX5VwRa6TQvyaTMHgzt-OjtS1QafhaNVIVUAD-8yAUX_K-BZiYBDihO2SU2naLW3oI1wECAHHaZRP99Cws5tIqXQ11QaWV5Z5TlaJ-EGTBZU6PI8H3EdxXN80evfqFbM76NQph/s4600/Egg.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="4600" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzhI7CwDvwqj1BPZ_VHcKvORfrVMOf6xAneUa_W2Tm1onikXR8Xu0Q8gX5VwRa6TQvyaTMHgzt-OjtS1QafhaNVIVUAD-8yAUX_K-BZiYBDihO2SU2naLW3oI1wECAHHaZRP99Cws5tIqXQ11QaWV5Z5TlaJ-EGTBZU6PI8H3EdxXN80evfqFbM76NQph/w400-h50/Egg.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxlYRW9GqVrV-b7STpp7I7bsJhkPBtIn2-pd9_tJogo1OiYIxqApZn5FQCT4ZNKV8FO_g6FNXCSAPxffWGKrUeYOnVbQW6zx1gKGXDFX2VYEX4odr2i5mC3cBs5vGysHwmDnxBC0Kl9IKWFH2OdUeQmrx2Mtg3P9SxXyRUG33sWVAGoVrAOIBQAutnIhI/s2045/IMG_9474.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="2045" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxlYRW9GqVrV-b7STpp7I7bsJhkPBtIn2-pd9_tJogo1OiYIxqApZn5FQCT4ZNKV8FO_g6FNXCSAPxffWGKrUeYOnVbQW6zx1gKGXDFX2VYEX4odr2i5mC3cBs5vGysHwmDnxBC0Kl9IKWFH2OdUeQmrx2Mtg3P9SxXyRUG33sWVAGoVrAOIBQAutnIhI/s320/IMG_9474.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: www.Ju.st</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Just egg: I like to use this when baking treats for my son. I also scramble it with rice and steak for a hibachi-style meal. It looks just like a scrambled egg, and there is no weird smell. It does not taste like egg, but it is the best egg alternative I have eaten so far.</span></li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0gzxuidRkGL7zyyzrhEVMlbAnl__Yf_xD12jONgv-IUTOdaqmQmFCzDOcYdyOA67JejROE2lvJjyIMWCt2ZaKqs3D9cjXmm6Cy9-V15qa3q1Ff52lrppNyoNPDRb-swzQ2iVdjnh2LTaZI7A9tsIA3KCs3DYZj-n5XYi0Fh2Hr9FKGty4DBMHBiyFhfQ/s4489/Cookies.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="4489" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0gzxuidRkGL7zyyzrhEVMlbAnl__Yf_xD12jONgv-IUTOdaqmQmFCzDOcYdyOA67JejROE2lvJjyIMWCt2ZaKqs3D9cjXmm6Cy9-V15qa3q1Ff52lrppNyoNPDRb-swzQ2iVdjnh2LTaZI7A9tsIA3KCs3DYZj-n5XYi0Fh2Hr9FKGty4DBMHBiyFhfQ/w400-h60/Cookies.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2ufSK2w333x9VsZsbLC86xiYYAB8aKBx49Pnz-AjIiS4-5GOHU15BjlR6pij_LgE2aO7N5-PIksCV1BPP8ldLQZ6NXx0rOufCCAme1b6EOJlw2qE1wPy9rgbnN54VHGx9qKZBC_ag33VhMomJmti9w4jVDFrkVmTbJ39m7XoDZ_-PKPYT4b9tdaswts6/s2045/IMG_9480.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2045" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2ufSK2w333x9VsZsbLC86xiYYAB8aKBx49Pnz-AjIiS4-5GOHU15BjlR6pij_LgE2aO7N5-PIksCV1BPP8ldLQZ6NXx0rOufCCAme1b6EOJlw2qE1wPy9rgbnN54VHGx9qKZBC_ag33VhMomJmti9w4jVDFrkVmTbJ39m7XoDZ_-PKPYT4b9tdaswts6/s320/IMG_9480.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Photo credit: Partake.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: small;">Partake cookies lemon flavor: My son loved these cookies, and I love that they are nut-free, egg-free, and dairy free. I also love that it is black-owned and woman-owned. We get ours from Target.</span></li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">Adding to this list, I highly recommend finding a vegan recipe book. It will help with suggesting replacements as well. You would be surprised how tasty some vegan meals are!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">Have you tried any of the products listed above? If so, what was your experience? Do you have any recommendations on vegan alternative foods? Sound off in the comments below.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">Warm Regards</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> 💕,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8n_ucHdFAoBvuyMnzKiCW3R-ZDTLDRXSKHWMrNyBa7nT7vfp_breTJb3yJZESsRQEA1vKZ8wDYtZj2gHdf3HlJ27Yan4p9dQGfQvEVjS5JxAEuADjS4Bv3mwfjhExbBEGD1570g-5_mWF9MMeLO561oPIwUJzslgzpyOS5rUb6a1YLnqtsV7WkqJrYrzO/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8n_ucHdFAoBvuyMnzKiCW3R-ZDTLDRXSKHWMrNyBa7nT7vfp_breTJb3yJZESsRQEA1vKZ8wDYtZj2gHdf3HlJ27Yan4p9dQGfQvEVjS5JxAEuADjS4Bv3mwfjhExbBEGD1570g-5_mWF9MMeLO561oPIwUJzslgzpyOS5rUb6a1YLnqtsV7WkqJrYrzO/w200-h126/Tierra.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br />Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-72078778303598198472023-07-09T11:20:00.001-07:002023-07-09T11:20:57.204-07:00My Book is Published! Kristopher's Dream Adventure is available on Amazon!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgta8XZFqBRjs-kgvZwNDySZvAAH9clJRfoLs-99YOBhb5a5dPdTbVrCfix-ow79jGmqauSDFrXXRj-YpXj2WzEECC3jzAlNPXEjFgJz9fRKBVgas_yHA8I1lc3S0kMF8jSVOW0P1AF6uupZzZAKpl2FcdFQtuLYq1GluDDnlTUFMBD3TaaJzVPAqCYrCgH/s828/IMG_9172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="461" data-original-width="828" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgta8XZFqBRjs-kgvZwNDySZvAAH9clJRfoLs-99YOBhb5a5dPdTbVrCfix-ow79jGmqauSDFrXXRj-YpXj2WzEECC3jzAlNPXEjFgJz9fRKBVgas_yHA8I1lc3S0kMF8jSVOW0P1AF6uupZzZAKpl2FcdFQtuLYq1GluDDnlTUFMBD3TaaJzVPAqCYrCgH/w640-h357/IMG_9172.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new children's book, Kristopher's Dream Adventure! It has been a journey to get to this point, but I am overjoyed to finally share it with the world. This book is full of fun and adventure, and I can't wait for children everywhere to dive into its pages.</span></p><div><span data-canva-clipboard="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"></span><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.3; margin-left: 0px;"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">I hope that this book will bring joy and excitement to all who read it, and I can't wait to see where this adventure takes us next. Thank you for your support. Happy reading!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Synopsis</b></p><p>Kristopher is an adventurous little boy whose favorite toy is his red truck. His truck brings him so much happiness, but it gets more exciting when he goes to sleep. That's because Kristopher dreams about going on all kinds of adventures with his red truck.</p><p>In this adventure, Kristopher has a mermaid friend with a treasure map - all the necessary ingredients for an unforgettable dream adventure at sea.</p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;"><b>Where is the book available for purchase?</b></span></p><p>Kristopher's Dream Adventure is available for purchase on Amazon.</p><p>Here's a direct link to the book: <a href="https://a.co/d/2WHr1sv" target="_blank">Kristopher's Dream Adventure</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Warm Regards 🛥,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7esZUxqcg45qJI5PuGQ_EQUJExVdQK1bKXnWYvYhPdnYY7RnRaVymXkjQoj3iki5pRgYecgg2UG5YX7CJhOfz_vU0Pu1HbncaFI9ZgkGQ4GAQ_dyKbmPy4Jn7S3LEM6-JbhwefVy56j3kQxfkZzAdJSLos8tAR7imtXCzacrX9u0-I7lcuhFGEXBdqx0j/s815/Tierra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7esZUxqcg45qJI5PuGQ_EQUJExVdQK1bKXnWYvYhPdnYY7RnRaVymXkjQoj3iki5pRgYecgg2UG5YX7CJhOfz_vU0Pu1HbncaFI9ZgkGQ4GAQ_dyKbmPy4Jn7S3LEM6-JbhwefVy56j3kQxfkZzAdJSLos8tAR7imtXCzacrX9u0-I7lcuhFGEXBdqx0j/w157-h99/Tierra.jpg" width="157" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div><div><span data-canva-clipboard="ewAiAGEAIgA6ADUALAAiAGQAIgA6ACIAQgAiACwAIgBoACIAOgAiAHcAdwB3AC4AYwBhAG4AdgBhAC4AYwBvAG0AIgAsACIAYwAiADoAIgBEAEEARgBvAEsAWAB3AG4ASQBQADAAIgAsACIAaQAiADoAIgAyADAAeQB6AEYAdgBFAGoATwBXAGUAMQBiAGwAegBxAEYAdgBCAHMAZQB3ACIALAAiAGIAIgA6ADEANgA4ADgAOQAyADQAMAAyADAANgA4ADIALAAiAEEAPwAiADoAIgBFACIALAAiAEEAIgA6AHsAIgBCACIAOgB7ACIAawA3AEIAZQBtAE4AcABHAG0AWABaAC0ARAB3AE8AVgAiADoAewB9AH0AfQB9AA=="></span></div><div><span data-canva-clipboard="ewAiAGEAIgA6ADUALAAiAGQAIgA6ACIAQgAiACwAIgBoACIAOgAiAHcAdwB3AC4AYwBhAG4AdgBhAC4AYwBvAG0AIgAsACIAYwAiADoAIgBEAEEARgBvAEsAWAB3AG4ASQBQADAAIgAsACIAaQAiADoAIgAyADAAeQB6AEYAdgBFAGoATwBXAGUAMQBiAGwAegBxAEYAdgBCAHMAZQB3ACIALAAiAGIAIgA6ADEANgA4ADgAOQAyADQAMAAyADAANgA4ADIALAAiAEEAPwAiADoAIgBFACIALAAiAEEAIgA6AHsAIgBCACIAOgB7ACIAawA3AEIAZQBtAE4AcABHAG0AWABaAC0ARAB3AE8AVgAiADoAewB9AH0AfQB9AA=="></span></div>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-37748921275542440992023-06-11T16:00:00.155-07:002023-09-23T15:16:41.918-07:00Beat the Heat with Lume<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygPVF1lBfbrcSSMJKaRtlS6NE5dhRBoLOSpNfBKdShUhRFpTWbysnQ9LJExmggrdr6ItSqVfYG9eH0hnWT93PbEUQYccFyeh1KOdMKeP52RJOpb45FcfFYgzOaBZrXPIg2SA8dl7CUHdrw_2psSuEuphi-TWHJ1WRHv2ars2R6Zf1Pa6TeTMQwboRNw/s1839/IMG_8501.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1839" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygPVF1lBfbrcSSMJKaRtlS6NE5dhRBoLOSpNfBKdShUhRFpTWbysnQ9LJExmggrdr6ItSqVfYG9eH0hnWT93PbEUQYccFyeh1KOdMKeP52RJOpb45FcfFYgzOaBZrXPIg2SA8dl7CUHdrw_2psSuEuphi-TWHJ1WRHv2ars2R6Zf1Pa6TeTMQwboRNw/w235-h400/IMG_8501.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I have been transitioning some of my skincare products to those that contain more natural, less harmful ingredients. I still use regular products because, to be honest, the all-natural ones don’t always work for me 🥴. </p><p>I have been able to find a brand that has products to help with controlling body odors by attacking bacteria on the skin. I'm sharing my experience with this brand since I have used their products for 3 years (and counting). The brand is called Lume, and I'm sure you have seen one of their ads. </p><p>Lume has extended its product range since I was introduced to the brand. Lume offers body wash, bar soap, cream deodorant, solid deodorant, deodorant wipes, and body cream. You can purchase their products on their website, Amazon, and most recently in Target stores.</p><p>Initially, I was put off by the smell of their products, but they’ve since changed some of their ingredients to improve the scent. My favorite products are their body wash and deodorant wipes. These two are essential in my daily routine, especially during the warmer months. The deodorant wipes are chef’s kiss post-workout. I've tried 4 scents, but my two favorites are Unscented and Peony Rose. I like Unscented when I don't want the body wash to interfere with my perfume fragrance.</p><p>These products have a higher price tag but it works so well for me that I don't mind the cost. I've tried all of the products except the body cream. I will be trying that soon and will update this post once I do! Lume's website claims that the body cream is "<i>clinically proven to smooth the appearance of rough, bumpy skin and triple skin's hydration.</i>"</p><p>Lume makes mention that it is "<i>gynecologist developed for pits, privates & beyond.</i>" I don't think I'd recommend anyone use this on their privates but apparently, you can lol.</p><p>If you’re looking for products to help beat the heat, I recommend trying Lume. If you have super sensitive skin, read the ingredients and do a skin test on a small area of your skin before going all in. You could also ask your dermatologist if these products are ok for you to use. My best friend tried the deodorant and had a reaction.</p><p>Have you tried Lume? What are your favorite products/ scents? Let me know in the comments!</p><p>Warm Regards 💗</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LJmDLmvZ6r7_ziFEzAyvaJjN5VxQHgp64oUauZSewAMhdot3pDfiEOntVKuhifHhPAFHe9LuY5Iq8eb3F7Amx7LSXk8tN_i4M2fxuO2z4mt61yB_0JleHs3ksbLMyPcQasgUkuH1HO1CleM1UWqEcuEgIHDM6TvVuXj02r4ofUzrrLbf6W37K5SjSg/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LJmDLmvZ6r7_ziFEzAyvaJjN5VxQHgp64oUauZSewAMhdot3pDfiEOntVKuhifHhPAFHe9LuY5Iq8eb3F7Amx7LSXk8tN_i4M2fxuO2z4mt61yB_0JleHs3ksbLMyPcQasgUkuH1HO1CleM1UWqEcuEgIHDM6TvVuXj02r4ofUzrrLbf6W37K5SjSg/w155-h98/Tierra.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-64689345604433066932023-05-28T16:00:00.018-07:002024-02-26T10:35:05.755-08:00My Clinique Skin Care Routine<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOObToNz9fCcBOZbJLzj8KgAgfeQSxxY85XMvfaco9-R4P6JklO5Jkl4h99hbyEKczjKyD4Qy6De6ibR_BWBTBkUxncEmFbR81mMlL9EOdJWuiKaNf2gVFI_ZRPyrxkcPTqWi3s6WwvdeL6JGTPvIVHLQAGW_6QdzWVflAJ-sXgYashyxshEH5jUb5g/s1839/Discover%20my%20skin%20care%20routine%20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1839" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOObToNz9fCcBOZbJLzj8KgAgfeQSxxY85XMvfaco9-R4P6JklO5Jkl4h99hbyEKczjKyD4Qy6De6ibR_BWBTBkUxncEmFbR81mMlL9EOdJWuiKaNf2gVFI_ZRPyrxkcPTqWi3s6WwvdeL6JGTPvIVHLQAGW_6QdzWVflAJ-sXgYashyxshEH5jUb5g/w235-h400/Discover%20my%20skin%20care%20routine%20.jpeg" width="235" /></a></div><p>Balancing family time and carving out time for myself is something that I am still working on. Skincare, however, is a non-negotiable for me. Recently, I tried using different products than usual, only to return to my holy grail skincare brand immediately. That brand is Clinique. I wrote a post years ago on how I love their products, so it should be no surprise that I still swear by them. The only difference now is that I use a spin brush as an added step to exfoliate (game changer!) In this post, I'll share which items I use to keep my skin clean and moisturized.</p><p>My skin has changed since having my son (I get a few more breakouts when Aunt Flo visits), and I am happy that my Clinique products still perform well for me. I have dry/ combination skin and use the 3-step kit every day. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EcC-MpMfgRQ" width="479" youtube-src-id="EcC-MpMfgRQ"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Step 1: Clinique liquid facial soap mild</p><p>Step 2: Clinique Clarifying lotion</p><p>Step 3: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +</p><p>I exfoliate once a week using my Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask. It's a blue-colored mask with silica beads for gentle exfoliation. It leaves my skin feeling super soft and moisturized. </p><p>For days when I wear makeup, I use Cliniques' "Take the Day off" cleansing balm. This cleansing balm works well at breaking down makeup, making removal easy and quick.</p><p>Have you tried any of the items I mentioned? If so, how did you like them?</p><p>Warm Regards ❤</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyon49Ns0fGwiYg4TQZyDnbfFbh0FZ7DaLVprtDhZE5V3_OUQPvXhDa7gBV5f7GuGT7eSDovYxOC_djQt3upWBERGbnb498XWxUeiCvJcHdFaYz8eZd1lkwTa9ZYD3kDMHWL8Coot9ED8daIbp1H2_pjKHKjCd2BpL1cwYs13swzxg1NfDH8W9U9Whg/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyon49Ns0fGwiYg4TQZyDnbfFbh0FZ7DaLVprtDhZE5V3_OUQPvXhDa7gBV5f7GuGT7eSDovYxOC_djQt3upWBERGbnb498XWxUeiCvJcHdFaYz8eZd1lkwTa9ZYD3kDMHWL8Coot9ED8daIbp1H2_pjKHKjCd2BpL1cwYs13swzxg1NfDH8W9U9Whg/w138-h87/Tierra.jpg" width="138" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-16119907187703579842023-05-14T16:00:00.020-07:002023-05-15T09:10:23.412-07:00Mommy and Me Photoshoot<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiG_iK1hekoyxWrGWIcKZ5x2uViW7h9q8A-arMIYByxz606ZJPBUlG_wQ2wBkdDFoAHQ8gINagyMnua-u0KFSCdTpc3riIYA15Sq_f2WpReJwWf_U8lCYxyhoxEAAvexkeCSr6kbRdSEM-JzJ2yWpoVuoiUfBGQUIwvfL8edpc3TkAwtdmNwSpZsgCw/s8192/805A6519.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8192" data-original-width="5464" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiG_iK1hekoyxWrGWIcKZ5x2uViW7h9q8A-arMIYByxz606ZJPBUlG_wQ2wBkdDFoAHQ8gINagyMnua-u0KFSCdTpc3riIYA15Sq_f2WpReJwWf_U8lCYxyhoxEAAvexkeCSr6kbRdSEM-JzJ2yWpoVuoiUfBGQUIwvfL8edpc3TkAwtdmNwSpZsgCw/w426-h640/805A6519.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo by Ksenia Pro Photography</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">"There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." - Jill Churchill</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="351" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nodf-9a2qE0" width="479" youtube-src-id="nodf-9a2qE0"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, especially my own! This year I did a Mommy and Me photoshoot with my son, with the hopes that he would cooperate, and he actually did much better than I expected! I hope you enjoy the vlog!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Be sure to follow my Instagram and TikTok to see more photos, including some behind-the-scenes footage. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;">Instagram: @WarmRegards_TheBlog</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tik Tok: @WarmRegards_TheBlog</p><p><br /></p><p>Warm Regards 💞</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer_aXBr_7cvDEBjnFm6ipPSzShdnzQ5tiZ1r5Y3ApaANjHJSYVqPMbO_oyUglRdKESppsb_KCKVhzrzzbKFsh0d9wuxSBbKH_DDFD73YgRDEne8kNqBVLQnRon0k_YUWnmEoQ4w1WTRGHyWNOAOfA50NThVQugYl_sNxiTkw3L5O-fcd9DXrV0fw9OQ/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer_aXBr_7cvDEBjnFm6ipPSzShdnzQ5tiZ1r5Y3ApaANjHJSYVqPMbO_oyUglRdKESppsb_KCKVhzrzzbKFsh0d9wuxSBbKH_DDFD73YgRDEne8kNqBVLQnRon0k_YUWnmEoQ4w1WTRGHyWNOAOfA50NThVQugYl_sNxiTkw3L5O-fcd9DXrV0fw9OQ/w147-h93/Tierra.jpg" width="147" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-18948274910662139162023-05-07T16:00:00.001-07:002023-05-07T16:00:00.142-07:00LuvMe Bang Bob Review<p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0mNlC8edXzQiAB7EfF-kP_KC71suczE_XM4klIOinE2UdCrbzq-5JlWw8VoHOb4UMGELDK1gPEmMcUE63vVamdJP40ZxNDJXdmcoIVcnHl0dFIZ0ykzI6DzDS-aeH8NoI7KK9z5Y3zhU6erWPRYTxk6pannW4NVfF7q6v_3MEm9lkWc_9tdh2Igyrw/s1427/IMG_7369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0mNlC8edXzQiAB7EfF-kP_KC71suczE_XM4klIOinE2UdCrbzq-5JlWw8VoHOb4UMGELDK1gPEmMcUE63vVamdJP40ZxNDJXdmcoIVcnHl0dFIZ0ykzI6DzDS-aeH8NoI7KK9z5Y3zhU6erWPRYTxk6pannW4NVfF7q6v_3MEm9lkWc_9tdh2Igyrw/s320/IMG_7369.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">LuvMe Hair is a company that has grown in popularity over the last few years. I ordered my share of hair extensions, wigs, and ponytails from them, and I received a purple box with my item and a few other goodies inside. The wig I will be reviewing is their 10" Bang Bob wig.</span></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Wig Construction</h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This unit features combs around the perimeter, and a strap that sits along the back of your head for added support. A small lace patch at the top gives the illusion of a scalp.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Hair Texture</h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">What I love most about this unit is the texture of the hair. It is a Yaki texture which gives it a natural look and feel. It is similar to my natural hair when it is pressed. It reminds me of how Remi beauty supply store hair was back in the day.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Size</h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This wig is big-head friendly. I typically order wigs that have a 22”-23” circumference. This wig fits my head perfectly without giving me a headache, even with the strap inside.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Application</h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was super easy to apply this wig. I braided my hair flat and put the wig on my head. I chose not to use a wig cap because it was not needed. The only thing I did once I received the wig was flat iron it and apply powder foundation to the part to disguise the knots in the lace. This was the simplest wig to apply because I did not have to worry about my edges, or adhering it to my head.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Price</h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">LuvMe Hair is known for offering hair at a discount, so this wig is no exception. I ordered it from Amazon and was impressed that it arrived in the same packaging as it would if ordering from their website. On Amazon, this wig costs $89.90, but on their website, it is a bit cheaper with a coupon code. At the time of purchase, the 12” wig on their website was the same price as the 10” on Amazon. The only downside is you can not use the discount codes on Amazon that you can use on their website. I chose to order from Amazon due to the timing of delivery.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Cons</h3><ol style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;">I prefer more wispy bangs and this wig has a fuller bang.<br /></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">I also noticed a blue thread sewn into the wig after I already wore it out.<br /></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">The knots are visible on the lace. It would be nice if they offered a bleached knot option for this wig. You can either bleach it yourself or add makeup to the part for a quick fix.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">When flat ironing the hair, there were burn marks on my flat iron. I do not know if this means the hair is mixed with synthetic fibers, but I wanted to note it.<br /></li></ol><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Finale thoughts</h3><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">For the price point, this is a great wig. It served its purpose for me, which was to have a bob for my photoshoot. I originally was going to the hair salon for the same style, but it was forecasted to rain on the day of my photoshoot, and I did not want to risk my natural hair puffing up from the moisture. I am happy I ordered it because it looks amazing, is simple to apply without the hassle of glue, and is inexpensive. I also love that I could purchase it from Amazon because I received it in 2 days.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Have you purchased from LuvMe Hair before? What was your experience? Would you try this wig? Meet me in the comments below, I'd love to hear from you!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Warm Regards ❤</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_yvRNuCL33muUmedt9pl9U95CjcWL-GT7poVHO3dd4U42HSO81meuNv8lioa1yPqChkK2fkvFX6mxsGFW2KnNAJjOMyClaNdj5Xx2YmYij8p5WGv9po0h6j7JyIktJx6NbJYb2gI0mA8k4OPfRFcV6YHCmb_q87SisVIwtRMB4n66YypB1UDbQTdvw/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_yvRNuCL33muUmedt9pl9U95CjcWL-GT7poVHO3dd4U42HSO81meuNv8lioa1yPqChkK2fkvFX6mxsGFW2KnNAJjOMyClaNdj5Xx2YmYij8p5WGv9po0h6j7JyIktJx6NbJYb2gI0mA8k4OPfRFcV6YHCmb_q87SisVIwtRMB4n66YypB1UDbQTdvw/w158-h100/Tierra.jpg" width="158" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-67781450968117816462023-04-30T16:00:00.042-07:002023-04-30T16:00:00.167-07:00Restaurant review: Shôtô DC<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY80EsKlEjUG3KC1zisFo2Iitq_n0GuAHjJf2DqnJc21NZ7JBg36scYgnwNrG4_xjhNFMedovW8PmL6Kx57R7I7MyHGs29gcJrb8qNEbq7v3sD1tBZF68Ci02LkAoNyV9o9xhUrYk48meC9AxbMCKCCN4XKxpPiN_J-7mdVTNlGEPbitn1gQL4JMptg/s1843/Sho%CC%82to%CC%82%20DC%20Restaurant%20Review.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1843" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY80EsKlEjUG3KC1zisFo2Iitq_n0GuAHjJf2DqnJc21NZ7JBg36scYgnwNrG4_xjhNFMedovW8PmL6Kx57R7I7MyHGs29gcJrb8qNEbq7v3sD1tBZF68Ci02LkAoNyV9o9xhUrYk48meC9AxbMCKCCN4XKxpPiN_J-7mdVTNlGEPbitn1gQL4JMptg/w235-h400/Sho%CC%82to%CC%82%20DC%20Restaurant%20Review.jpeg" width="235" /></a></div><p>My husband and I went for a kid-free date night and decided to stay in Tysons Corner. We booked reservations for Shôtô DC, a popular contemporary Japanese cuisine restaurant I had heard so much about. Our reservation was set for Saturday evening. </p><p>We arrived and couldn’t find parking until someone told us there was a parking garage down the alley next to the restaurant. Once inside, there was a wait despite having reservations. A DJ and a dancing crowd surrounded the bar, which was a surprise. My husband and I discussed going to this restaurant a few weeks before with our son, which would not be a great place for a toddler on a Saturday night lol. The entryway filled up fast with other patrons and we stood shoulder to shoulder. I was freaking out on the inside because this was our first time being around a group of people after the pandemic. </p><p>We were seated at a table between 2 large parties. I was not a fan of where we sat because we are very tall and couldn’t stretch our legs comfortably. We also had to keep shifting when someone from either party got up. Despite this, our food and drinks were 10/10, and the decor was stunning. I ordered shrimp tempura and scallops. My husband ordered lamb chops and dumplings. The food was so delicious we ordered 2 of everything! For dessert, we ate churros with ice cream (highly recommend). The staff was very professional and welcoming. They even offered to move our seats to another table. </p><p>I recommend going here if you are looking for a restaurant with great food, ambiance, and service. This would be a perfect place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! If you plan on going with a toddler, an evening reservation during the weekend may not be the best. Next time I want to visit during the day, possibly during the week when it’s less crowded. </p><p>Have you gone to Shôtô DC? Let me know your experience below.</p><p>Warm Regards ❤</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaZ1P44cvMipe43HCC57r6RmcQ2UozwngaAls5Sc_i0pQohXF0SnrOA73dheP_Ewa4BJCxpYCbTDm3U-hxAYHaGEx1vuWu347lEtBnDqsesk1XHAPY4bKDTel3NM3GN59igvBOvWBGCzN7cfu4szTV7XTkka4bTREGNMRs95FLg3nvEwQEE8-j5LwCA/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaZ1P44cvMipe43HCC57r6RmcQ2UozwngaAls5Sc_i0pQohXF0SnrOA73dheP_Ewa4BJCxpYCbTDm3U-hxAYHaGEx1vuWu347lEtBnDqsesk1XHAPY4bKDTel3NM3GN59igvBOvWBGCzN7cfu4szTV7XTkka4bTREGNMRs95FLg3nvEwQEE8-j5LwCA/w136-h86/Tierra.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-17500640425029665392023-04-23T16:00:00.251-07:002023-09-23T15:23:19.321-07:0010 Amazon Finds you NEED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2qv9r4ax4A5C1-xC-U1qNKooGjZTymMbXnEjfRcbDFCN_1-IVfQO9Ngzm1fmj6LcPWqfPJ378R03UMH_6wp6FmKql3SzHdNoX8BgcgBG8Fafs0e-U0gu7TvY5U4MojBaslLFDGxWtZiA4lHu0rAvxCFMGdIxjZ9YF2fVDVsWsyaPJgRvHpS0mFx5Ng/s1841/Current%20Amazon%20Favorites%20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1841" data-original-width="1073" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2qv9r4ax4A5C1-xC-U1qNKooGjZTymMbXnEjfRcbDFCN_1-IVfQO9Ngzm1fmj6LcPWqfPJ378R03UMH_6wp6FmKql3SzHdNoX8BgcgBG8Fafs0e-U0gu7TvY5U4MojBaslLFDGxWtZiA4lHu0rAvxCFMGdIxjZ9YF2fVDVsWsyaPJgRvHpS0mFx5Ng/w234-h400/Current%20Amazon%20Favorites%20.jpeg" width="234" /></a></div><p> I get a lot of questions about where I've purchased some of my things, so I've composed a list of my 10 current favorite Amazon purchases.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDgiHNum1VAxL2pQiOEeCzyiZEPx_6bqfSJcKPOetVsOi4_AYhBt24iJrvmN-hdq58O8bCI07B4--6PDT_n0OCKXJXV4SynIS83d_gHsUvsqRTHWbisjDbIsDlsW3k4B8WKb70-9oZMH0LsYT-QPJ_y7bFooAfF4aDEjbe-LGOuZhql2Rp0OoBS-kKkA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="552" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDgiHNum1VAxL2pQiOEeCzyiZEPx_6bqfSJcKPOetVsOi4_AYhBt24iJrvmN-hdq58O8bCI07B4--6PDT_n0OCKXJXV4SynIS83d_gHsUvsqRTHWbisjDbIsDlsW3k4B8WKb70-9oZMH0LsYT-QPJ_y7bFooAfF4aDEjbe-LGOuZhql2Rp0OoBS-kKkA" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2D4GCS9?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztierr078-20&creativeASIN=B0B2D4GCS9&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.JAKOUX7LXMX2&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin" target="_blank">Crystal Rhinestone Purse strap</a></p><p>I was searching for a purse strap for my Alma PM since it doesn't come with one like the BB. I saw @AbriaPerry post a purse strap similar to this that she purchased from Etsy. I was just about to purchase that strap until I saw this one on Amazon for $38.99! I was skeptical because the brand didn't have a lot of reviews, but I ordered anyway. It arrived in a cellophane bag with a strong chemical odor. I let it sit out for a while before wearing it to get rid of the smell. I've received SOOO many compliments on this purse strap. Just go ahead and add this one to your cart lol.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht0tRl0NmxlN9SaefcNlKItdD43tX7nqUMXKUNR6Y3plJI8Fy72ODWwTuWciwjatbcpMeFWrinKPyPUJ9X9biGg6pZ36zV8-c0Y0OVqr1V-SKBUaCwhlF4Zxq5rUsvmMMULdAV7xX2ieB9ytWoVX2oPcBaWHESRuZRQbNgezxy4l3ywH9G7AJMb7Y_HQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="352" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht0tRl0NmxlN9SaefcNlKItdD43tX7nqUMXKUNR6Y3plJI8Fy72ODWwTuWciwjatbcpMeFWrinKPyPUJ9X9biGg6pZ36zV8-c0Y0OVqr1V-SKBUaCwhlF4Zxq5rUsvmMMULdAV7xX2ieB9ytWoVX2oPcBaWHESRuZRQbNgezxy4l3ywH9G7AJMb7Y_HQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WAJVZM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share" target="_blank">Skip Hop Baby Bath Spout Cover</a></div><p></p><p>This has been a stress reliever after transitioning my son from an infant bath to a regular bath because I was worried about how dangerous the metal spout is in the bathtub. It's flexible and fits perfectly over the spout in his bathtub. I definitely recommend it for a new parent!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg-jdOV5UREr7C3SgVyjGO5MkcVWZBgOkGKJeFY03TstWMM0PfAAAmklz9P47fjd3MTMJfQl1ajI5an1XnszB8bL-KInVAD20WO6izONyWiHs_KTAjP2egBN0FnD92UrBWxVgVokDpFs753OVOwwR9yNK7xPJ5qG_S73Ygv8CWHBbD7ETsYmueHcbSGw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="443" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg-jdOV5UREr7C3SgVyjGO5MkcVWZBgOkGKJeFY03TstWMM0PfAAAmklz9P47fjd3MTMJfQl1ajI5an1XnszB8bL-KInVAD20WO6izONyWiHs_KTAjP2egBN0FnD92UrBWxVgVokDpFs753OVOwwR9yNK7xPJ5qG_S73Ygv8CWHBbD7ETsYmueHcbSGw" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">3. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LD9PCRG?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztierr078-20&creativeASIN=B08LD9PCRG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2EEK2JON202RM&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin" target="_blank">Metal Magnetic Lint Bin</a></p><p>I love this magnetic lint bin in my laundry room because it is a space saver. It sticks to the side of my dryer and comes with a lint remover.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfLpmR8h6toev-zUTezvVHtLu1xInb3E_t0BNbRJMf3esvnT-juYSfdt72nL8M7Xmd5becNT4ShQItUaZ4CljiAzEVRp6_ebGz4nBATQvlQYIRJu-tDGWzpsH_21Qx9FLKNaRrzHFNXIwWCM5DrkSve0FcF1aeaIYmWjrkchjfOxz9Hj6Ze7y2fowMsA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="317" data-original-width="398" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfLpmR8h6toev-zUTezvVHtLu1xInb3E_t0BNbRJMf3esvnT-juYSfdt72nL8M7Xmd5becNT4ShQItUaZ4CljiAzEVRp6_ebGz4nBATQvlQYIRJu-tDGWzpsH_21Qx9FLKNaRrzHFNXIwWCM5DrkSve0FcF1aeaIYmWjrkchjfOxz9Hj6Ze7y2fowMsA" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">4. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F9RGM6B?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztierr078-20&creativeASIN=B07F9RGM6B&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2EEK2JON202RM&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin" target="_blank">Shower Squeegee</a></div><p></p><p>This squeegee has helped reduce the cleaning time and effort when cleaning our shower. That's because after each shower we use it to remove water on the shower walls, which means there are far fewer water stains. I love that this product also comes with a holder that sticks to the wall.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOlq72VvQd7L1Adfqp3SzC0qbE3rg9afGK4OodpH0NaSdaZ66hVQ4dkL0jddqmb1qsw-gfvc8XhR8G3fb1ZW0KHz4zpspmoEc1xKtIEef9IyfFCKfNorGeI-IWCLJwLJYJRl4bggu_0mw8BSffta1MIYsPKPmNH5-Dq2pYIxcYI-h28HVOsTkow66e_Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="494" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOlq72VvQd7L1Adfqp3SzC0qbE3rg9afGK4OodpH0NaSdaZ66hVQ4dkL0jddqmb1qsw-gfvc8XhR8G3fb1ZW0KHz4zpspmoEc1xKtIEef9IyfFCKfNorGeI-IWCLJwLJYJRl4bggu_0mw8BSffta1MIYsPKPmNH5-Dq2pYIxcYI-h28HVOsTkow66e_Q" width="212" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">5. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P5TBCC1?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztierr078-20&creativeASIN=B08P5TBCC1&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.AQOYG3P4EXW2&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin" target="_blank">Selfie Stick Tripod</a></p><p>This tripod allows me to take pictures and record videos when no one is around to help me. The legs are super sturdy, and it comes with a remote! I also love that you can collapse the legs and voila, a selfie stick!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPQAQyNdArwF5mgdq0i67Fen-tDgoXeF7jMYcy4IQPwDR_7b4QvnQyZ6R4ywHZ7yW22rkZXuIFuzhfuyLk6cUf-iBNQHeAKJFMTbOuUFlJ9pnuNals6g2LDbHJ1P_hHDiBeELwD5ZEPt5uPVZjNAejMu3vacHeoDrU7oUPIsfGD-q6RV_ZuFxcfxTu-A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="328" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPQAQyNdArwF5mgdq0i67Fen-tDgoXeF7jMYcy4IQPwDR_7b4QvnQyZ6R4ywHZ7yW22rkZXuIFuzhfuyLk6cUf-iBNQHeAKJFMTbOuUFlJ9pnuNals6g2LDbHJ1P_hHDiBeELwD5ZEPt5uPVZjNAejMu3vacHeoDrU7oUPIsfGD-q6RV_ZuFxcfxTu-A" width="191" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">6. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5DNVCYM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share" target="_blank">Bluetooth Speaker</a></p><p>I love listening to music or a Youtube video while taking a shower, but the volume on my phone is too low to hear well. This speaker has really helped solve this, and it's waterproof! So it's nice for a shower or to have at a pool party.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpnnxST7MBU-QiHp3xt3d61s0Y_uUfoyYsPXxkGLT2LBPOSdj8vPIVr0BaSNF-jXEh_SGRQYZsQEw_91AtFsESfGq4NL4D77g_xsED2G6j14MFDjvspZNlluYqC-HLhS2Xwj9_4zbNOz1iKGRNRpSffOatJIac9VqsD8Qc6DxD-Rf6Ipa7XDGcgHYdeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="328" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpnnxST7MBU-QiHp3xt3d61s0Y_uUfoyYsPXxkGLT2LBPOSdj8vPIVr0BaSNF-jXEh_SGRQYZsQEw_91AtFsESfGq4NL4D77g_xsED2G6j14MFDjvspZNlluYqC-HLhS2Xwj9_4zbNOz1iKGRNRpSffOatJIac9VqsD8Qc6DxD-Rf6Ipa7XDGcgHYdeg" width="191" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">7. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRD5WLD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share" target="_blank">Continuous Hair Spray Bottle</a></p><p>I love this spray bottle for days when I moisturize my son's hair. Two pumps of this spray bottle are enough to saturate his hair.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinwe7TwjFJdVuMmLQrCyEoRESBeGsqO8h7bqnNHEApO4AUPwYWa8E9utCAVkZrNyedNbs3pdk8ZhFeVET0euWqysVuETkkqFT-UtMTgWULBxTeBL-K_VLBdk7r3VL0-H5_kFY_-CP7Uw0z-nhSNtEMuF-6128gkISXIBKAy7OfQiv4N0g6EfDqD2GO5w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="538" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinwe7TwjFJdVuMmLQrCyEoRESBeGsqO8h7bqnNHEApO4AUPwYWa8E9utCAVkZrNyedNbs3pdk8ZhFeVET0euWqysVuETkkqFT-UtMTgWULBxTeBL-K_VLBdk7r3VL0-H5_kFY_-CP7Uw0z-nhSNtEMuF-6128gkISXIBKAy7OfQiv4N0g6EfDqD2GO5w" width="263" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">8. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5QT1VW?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztierr078-20&creativeASIN=B08Y5QT1VW&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2EEK2JON202RM&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin" target="_blank">Tufted Round Storage Ottoman</a></p><p>We needed a place to store my son's toys in the living room, so we purchased this ottoman and have been really happy with it. It holds a lot of toys and matches the aesthetic of our living room.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2klLB_tr7MNTFg1x-ahsFIwaaHwX8xueNroAE9hVnLBN6z6gG77yZUEYHn39ucGD5HcYqVPUDUoMZ19vEbPD7QWGFXN7YPLRYpKjJBTVyHqlLLxNZXAn_-18Gs6mx-y64Vd6qXTFfA5M950acvPPYmW_H_VxKOXNH5rO6kRfGgSCTAIjRcLgkHL1-Dw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="460" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2klLB_tr7MNTFg1x-ahsFIwaaHwX8xueNroAE9hVnLBN6z6gG77yZUEYHn39ucGD5HcYqVPUDUoMZ19vEbPD7QWGFXN7YPLRYpKjJBTVyHqlLLxNZXAn_-18Gs6mx-y64Vd6qXTFfA5M950acvPPYmW_H_VxKOXNH5rO6kRfGgSCTAIjRcLgkHL1-Dw" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">9. </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SLRYLMQ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztierr078-20&creativeASIN=B09SLRYLMQ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2EEK2JON202RM&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Wood Storage Bench</a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This wooden bench is perfect for our mudroom. It's completely functional and helps when changing shoes when we come in the house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRdEzuvihiBAWs-baHWyKouCMO_MUp55VsH3EgeX1J12gq-V9VNWpa3xiue3A66JZyL5-41RMV-P020lu8ODrSLHOU_aT1zfWisjsa1yElRwMptgJNljWIRdBqNQhUuzm_Yi0WXe713hlwbyj-DTPRMKsHEwUzKPNmYCcq5U6i327wuQfw_arROm9mfQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="233" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRdEzuvihiBAWs-baHWyKouCMO_MUp55VsH3EgeX1J12gq-V9VNWpa3xiue3A66JZyL5-41RMV-P020lu8ODrSLHOU_aT1zfWisjsa1yElRwMptgJNljWIRdBqNQhUuzm_Yi0WXe713hlwbyj-DTPRMKsHEwUzKPNmYCcq5U6i327wuQfw_arROm9mfQ" width="161" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKMHNK4T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share" target="_blank">My First Coloring Book: Having Fun while Learning the Alphabet!</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This one is a shameless plug, but my son loves this coloring book which is who I created it for. If you pick it up, be sure to tag me on Instagram 😊</p><p>***Some links are affiliate links. All opinions are my own.***</p><p>Let me know if you try these items! I'd love to hear how they work for you.</p><p>Warm Regards ❤</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnEBmeOa5LuzTwFI_JYAxV1VvnA0iL64WWHEDXXQ6mPCcvk2KM1Tk48D4BMoEKz3I05ajbRSfsmowLFFR_Q70HsIVrpp00t130HscbzvF1Fzvn_6iZZJSo1QlKIJX6sgb0wAo6OZtaVzaMttkBcEma7hK7uzXP6qapiqW4aV6YBPLAOY1uvO90XvVqw/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnEBmeOa5LuzTwFI_JYAxV1VvnA0iL64WWHEDXXQ6mPCcvk2KM1Tk48D4BMoEKz3I05ajbRSfsmowLFFR_Q70HsIVrpp00t130HscbzvF1Fzvn_6iZZJSo1QlKIJX6sgb0wAo6OZtaVzaMttkBcEma7hK7uzXP6qapiqW4aV6YBPLAOY1uvO90XvVqw/w156-h98/Tierra.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-78564935143760836142023-04-16T16:00:00.147-07:002023-04-17T13:46:51.037-07:00How I prevent eczema flares<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQcC7B4xvQEgES_QMdIxPwuSlzIx1rH1QaoagwpGLQ23nHWmvW0rMQ-9bxZPQvs2Q54R3urlx8NjlehaQnrtEXgyXijEni-6uzGw_hn9BMoK1pnj35EB6v6ne3iqFNbaeTlrjOVAYS-qC2GJX2lmbl8FZCEyWCteKPmcQ3l2Gya7ynUB2YR7B5MLvJg/s1080/V4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1080" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQcC7B4xvQEgES_QMdIxPwuSlzIx1rH1QaoagwpGLQ23nHWmvW0rMQ-9bxZPQvs2Q54R3urlx8NjlehaQnrtEXgyXijEni-6uzGw_hn9BMoK1pnj35EB6v6ne3iqFNbaeTlrjOVAYS-qC2GJX2lmbl8FZCEyWCteKPmcQ3l2Gya7ynUB2YR7B5MLvJg/w640-h637/V4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Growing up I had eczema flare-ups on my arms and legs. The smell and feel of thick, creamy, greasy lotions are still ingrained in my mind. I stopped having eczema flares in high school. Then one day, I tried black soap on my face. BIG MISTAKE! I had the worst reaction of my life. My eyelids were red and inflamed, and if I cried or got them wet while washing my face, they would instantly burn and feel super irritated. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6aHtjKNsDbdl8tFbp8zUg847SSDTxgiZd3N0SZ_AGXyqhZkAWEVRJaDQsRERLzvWX0bzuOD7azlYt77qveSfe5NKWgf919t4dj0nDpLj7yxyECZRKDKEQjUfIQ8bWcBBPHGPvfb4R-9_kCODfXLF5hWVo_WQnd1ZxX_B3m8xlptuvSmi4_HaS14WPA/s2000/V5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6aHtjKNsDbdl8tFbp8zUg847SSDTxgiZd3N0SZ_AGXyqhZkAWEVRJaDQsRERLzvWX0bzuOD7azlYt77qveSfe5NKWgf919t4dj0nDpLj7yxyECZRKDKEQjUfIQ8bWcBBPHGPvfb4R-9_kCODfXLF5hWVo_WQnd1ZxX_B3m8xlptuvSmi4_HaS14WPA/w640-h512/V5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I researched and found a moisturizing cream for sensitive skin from a company called Vanicream. Vanicream products are accepted by the National Eczema Association. It is free of dyes, fragrances, lanolin, parabens, and formaldehyde. Their products are available at most drug stores, which is great because they are easy to find. This product has been a Godsend for me. Not only did it help heal my eyelids, but it also kept my body moisturized all day without feeling greasy. </div><p>I have been using Vanicream for 9 years, and now I apply it to my son's skin since it is kid friendly. He is a very active toddler, and even after a day full of running, climbing, sliding, and rolling, his skin feels as soft and moisturized as it was when I applied the moisturizer in the morning. If you have eczema or dry skin, I suggest trying this product.</p><p>I have also tried some of the other products Vanicream offers. The lotion works best for me in the summer since it is not as heavy as the cream, allowing my skin to breathe. It is just as effective as the cream. I tried their SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen on my son to protect his skin from UVA/UVB rays. He also has sensitive skin but does well with this product. </p><p>If you decide to use these products, I would love to hear how they work for you!</p><p><br /></p><p>Warm Regards ❤</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqjGT9IA_eLILioB4RNA19nKFTQnz-1CA7I7bfYNmFQwuaoXNo95TnN_N-aC_sq4o-QIT39fhx2lS7SpnQRUqqF67tSGeNj2piA9ylvF4ajjT3RkwcVnE8IbiLbrxV4-n6df7B1RQmIcjzDgY-TAbnRwti78AyjjlckKvQtLrK_gimSOwrm6xQHYlIA/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqjGT9IA_eLILioB4RNA19nKFTQnz-1CA7I7bfYNmFQwuaoXNo95TnN_N-aC_sq4o-QIT39fhx2lS7SpnQRUqqF67tSGeNj2piA9ylvF4ajjT3RkwcVnE8IbiLbrxV4-n6df7B1RQmIcjzDgY-TAbnRwti78AyjjlckKvQtLrK_gimSOwrm6xQHYlIA/w141-h89/Tierra.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><p></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-85011953122577933582023-04-09T16:00:00.005-07:002023-04-10T06:18:19.354-07:00J'Organics Children's 4c kit for Natural Hair<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMPRibOKCwky72GtVoCrZ1sQIwBVYzZUrlAU5DNvRDwjIffEnMRu2wg-ssaLn_0JcnPUB3uLkoTtauzMZABEbIkztjoAPUiWq_Y_ZkTBdDn8xYzrZexVCKEKw7CNykj6_gbeAIbpfwarmA6N4wzDgpyQUQm7JR269R5NDiDBjYFzfsHDXruADBgtk-g/s1835/J'Organics%20Solutions%204c%20Hair%20Kit%20Review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1835" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMPRibOKCwky72GtVoCrZ1sQIwBVYzZUrlAU5DNvRDwjIffEnMRu2wg-ssaLn_0JcnPUB3uLkoTtauzMZABEbIkztjoAPUiWq_Y_ZkTBdDn8xYzrZexVCKEKw7CNykj6_gbeAIbpfwarmA6N4wzDgpyQUQm7JR269R5NDiDBjYFzfsHDXruADBgtk-g/w235-h400/J'Organics%20Solutions%204c%20Hair%20Kit%20Review.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p>As my son’s curl pattern changed I had no idea what to use in his hair to maintain moisture. I tried a few different brands to see what would perform the best and find a brand with the best ingredients in its products. I found the J’ Organic Solutions website and saw they had an entire kit dedicated to children with 4c hair. </p><p>The products are free of Sulfates, Parabens, Drying Alcohols, or Phthalates. The reviews were great on their website and on Amazon, so I decided to give it a try. The kit has a shampoo, conditioner, detangler, oil, and cream and retails for $74. Each kit has instructions on the order to apply the products. Upon receiving the kit, there was some product spillage during transit. Their website mentions to reach out immediately if you received damaged items, but I chose not to since there wasn’t a significant loss.</p><p><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Black Soap Hydrating Shampoo:</b> I was nervous trying this on my son due to my prior experience with black soap a few years ago (read all about it here). I did a skin test to make sure he didn’t have the same reaction. After seeing no reaction the next day I applied it to his hair. This shampoo lathers well and does an excellent job of removing product buildup and dandruff from the scalp. Straight from the bottle, this shampoo has a thinner consistency so you have to be careful when pouring it out.</p><p><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Biotin Moisturizing Conditioner:</b> This conditioner really defines his curls which really impressed me.</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Oh Slip! Super Detangling Milk:</u> I absolutely love how well this detangler allowed me to part and comb through my son’s hair! As the name suggests, it has lots of slip. It allows me to easily detangle his entire head quickly. </p><p><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Moisture Buttercream:</b> Baby this that THIQUE! This buttercream is so creamy and moisturizing! After washing my son’s hair, I detangle and follow up with this product to cornrow his hair. I also apply this to his hair daily to add moisture. It’s not greasy but it does give the hair a really nice shine which I love. </p><p><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">4c Miracle Blends Growth Oil:</b> I use this oil as a final step to lock in all the moisture. I’ve noticed an improvement in the overall health of his hair. His hair is much fuller. He had an area at the back of his head where his hair was thinner, but even that area has grown fuller.</p><p>Overall I’d rate the kit a 10/10. We’ve been using it for 3 months now and have noticed a difference in the thickness and manageability of his hair. He even allows me to cornrow his hair which he didn’t do before using these products. The J’Organic Solutions 4c kit has made such a difference in our daily and weekly hair care routine. I literally tell everyone about it because it works so well for us. Would you give this kit a try?</p><p>Warm Regards 💓</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLURSZGZPTpSo8HNkAgP-Og2BrW5W2aMknjAdPDBXjRHTplTtA-S6lWItNVlNdhsZzUttn0hO3ZUlTWDIKnd6mpGx8j51SkT8eUeox07QEGSa9AgDUfLwoTuA_E8M9CXE0oLzLsdwSJHsDedBLczEjtYMZCoTM9B8GNtDR6pgQFJaJjjUScUFPB3eGMw/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLURSZGZPTpSo8HNkAgP-Og2BrW5W2aMknjAdPDBXjRHTplTtA-S6lWItNVlNdhsZzUttn0hO3ZUlTWDIKnd6mpGx8j51SkT8eUeox07QEGSa9AgDUfLwoTuA_E8M9CXE0oLzLsdwSJHsDedBLczEjtYMZCoTM9B8GNtDR6pgQFJaJjjUScUFPB3eGMw/w159-h100/Tierra.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-72774488599782551062023-04-02T12:34:00.000-07:002023-04-02T12:34:05.979-07:00How I show up for myself<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiPGwddntHni5K2uEcaEGLQ0fo2JnD-cD6fxGO_IYOE-GYWprBh7tsQotgqdOcDN8jlCg4QcCSCZKYneMuW3yExUC6X1b29i8NEw6YstFJ9SW1_yOIHWJs18tCSh0GNkepEKTsuUtPadq2RY049uQOp_u1nvDfjh5vAMuWbQEsQB7zeIkeZ1AnTYhFA/s2048/YT%20Vlog1%20Self%20Care%20Day.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiPGwddntHni5K2uEcaEGLQ0fo2JnD-cD6fxGO_IYOE-GYWprBh7tsQotgqdOcDN8jlCg4QcCSCZKYneMuW3yExUC6X1b29i8NEw6YstFJ9SW1_yOIHWJs18tCSh0GNkepEKTsuUtPadq2RY049uQOp_u1nvDfjh5vAMuWbQEsQB7zeIkeZ1AnTYhFA/w640-h360/YT%20Vlog1%20Self%20Care%20Day.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Save some you for you, a statement often easier said than done as a parent. What has helped me is scheduling hair, makeup, and nail appointments. I can do my hair, makeup, and nails, but it's hard to do those things at home when my toddler wants my full attention. So I schedule appointments outside of the house to take that time to nurture and just be Tierra. I remind myself that it's ok to take time and recharge. Watch my vlog below as I go to the nail salon for a "self-care day." </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="357" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_beL1ZQRKic" width="482" youtube-src-id="_beL1ZQRKic"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Not my usual post, but the message is essential. </span>I hope you enjoyed my video of my self-care day. I plan on doing more, but let me know what else you'd like to see. What are some things you</span></span> do to show up for yourself? Be sure to subscribe, like, and comment on my video.</p><p>Warm Regards ❤</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhRc7Pm5Gf2g-XBCK57ruNeIvxax7N_Rlajjak4tIpWuY104zltz65cjKELscv5bMOmDowf5yJzAvPS5Q8U3ycfGmivxnzXHvJi9cwXdqNm92QLhUZRK2tdsQVzElbLr7E-hgTj398hx25_tshmaEKfCgtlWFRIPxp2aTzFRsuL70xjqzbydFndvy7w/s815/Tierra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="815" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhRc7Pm5Gf2g-XBCK57ruNeIvxax7N_Rlajjak4tIpWuY104zltz65cjKELscv5bMOmDowf5yJzAvPS5Q8U3ycfGmivxnzXHvJi9cwXdqNm92QLhUZRK2tdsQVzElbLr7E-hgTj398hx25_tshmaEKfCgtlWFRIPxp2aTzFRsuL70xjqzbydFndvy7w/w149-h94/Tierra.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-40822596739587222082023-03-26T16:00:00.000-07:002023-03-26T16:00:28.714-07:00HAPP Brand Diaper bag review<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWRet0yzTYTwIox_4GX6iPcpakVGftaju2peaxQcDJhycLmpq8gPm-mMV3FC84-0oNBfILVnzmzGwsJnpEsqo3dq6JZqfQbHdLC0RPjMRu1ELytkacWnWllDrJGdacxkrRw6YVv2Y7V87wsBc_AMgC47wZ7Klr5lXtjeLMGXtzVNs2hYYtQsEnHVm-w/s1080/HAPP%20Brand_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1080" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWRet0yzTYTwIox_4GX6iPcpakVGftaju2peaxQcDJhycLmpq8gPm-mMV3FC84-0oNBfILVnzmzGwsJnpEsqo3dq6JZqfQbHdLC0RPjMRu1ELytkacWnWllDrJGdacxkrRw6YVv2Y7V87wsBc_AMgC47wZ7Klr5lXtjeLMGXtzVNs2hYYtQsEnHVm-w/w640-h634/HAPP%20Brand_2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Searching for a diaper bag seems easy, but there are so many options it quickly becomes daunting. I'd go back and forth about whether to splurge on a designer diaper bag or purchase something more affordable. I searched for a reasonably priced diaper bag (for me) because I'd be upset if a designer diaper bag was misplaced or stained. Still, there were so many options, but I eventually narrowed my search down to Dagne Dover and the HAPP Brand. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UolUXB-c8JnOQhMcehlCzuAs34k8Y6gC_ju5S49OJpZ14ZWNK242gsfwrIaxZjsZsxwBGhB4FIvNUKhmYiqIvbtSM0QcpZo6QlGnpyAXQDh2KSNW5ETMqFNPdjK7BNhPQEDroGXXA2xM-DJKXBNspfo6Vm1pkH1Te3rqX2jBTKu0eMSPzIlgUZTD2Q/s600/800x800_levyblue_openclosed_600x.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UolUXB-c8JnOQhMcehlCzuAs34k8Y6gC_ju5S49OJpZ14ZWNK242gsfwrIaxZjsZsxwBGhB4FIvNUKhmYiqIvbtSM0QcpZo6QlGnpyAXQDh2KSNW5ETMqFNPdjK7BNhPQEDroGXXA2xM-DJKXBNspfo6Vm1pkH1Te3rqX2jBTKu0eMSPzIlgUZTD2Q/w400-h400/800x800_levyblue_openclosed_600x.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #999999;">Image via <a href="https://www.happbrand.com/collections/shop/products/levy-backpack-ash-blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">happbrand.com</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">I went with the HAPP Brand Levy backpack diaper bag in Ash Blue. I used it for 2 years and am still pleased with how it has held up. Made of nylon fabric, this bag has withstood rain and snow. I love its appearance and all of the compartments that make organizing easy. I also love the wide zippered flap because nothing falls out. It fits at the bottom of my son's stroller, making traveling easy. </p><p style="text-align: left;">The backpack features a bag charm and a memory foam changing pad (which has been super helpful when changing my son on the go!) It also comes with a cross-body strap as a different carrying option. It's such a nice bag that I would use it.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I was impressed with the shipping. I received my bag within a week, even during the pandemic when shipping was delayed. I'm super happy I chose this bag because not only is it stylish, but it's also practical.</p><p>I hope this helps if you've been trying to find a new diaper bag. Did you have difficulty choosing a diaper bag before your baby's arrival? What were the deciding factors for you in choosing a diaper bag? 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I graduated undergrad with a degree in business marketing. I stepped away from blogging for 8 years to dedicate more time to my professional career. Still, I would have thoughts of reviving my blog (formerly Li Li Bee's Oasis). What I missed the most was that it allowed me to be creative, and it was a fun outlet. Cut to the present, and I'm back but in a different way. Outside of beauty, I love cooking new recipes (including plant-based meals), sharing what I have learned from being a new mom, and writing about my favorite products. So that is what you can expect from me this time around. There will be a new post every Sunday at 7pm. 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Just wanted to come to you guys with a quick post on how I achieved the look that I wore to my ✨ birthday dinner!✨ It features a slightly bronzed matte face, with a cut-crease on the lid using neutral colored e/s, and a pink nude lip. <br />
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1.) E.L.F Smudge Pot "Ain't That Sweet" (Applied to mobile eyelid only)</div>
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1.) Maybelline Matte + Poreless foundation "Toffee Caramel" (Used all over my face to cover blemishes to give an even complexion)</div>
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1.) Maybelline Colorblur "I like to mauve it"</div>
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If you are wondering what hair I am wearing, it is from Couture Virgin Hair! I have 26", 28", 30", 32" Brazilian deep wave and a lace closure with NO hair left out. Be sure to follow their Instagram for more information: @_couturehair . Special thanks the owner for the opportunity! I had fun and really enjoyed myself!<br />
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In the following pictures I only have Up the Amp on my lips without any lip liner or lip gloss so that you can see the color in it's purest form. (In case you were wondering what lashes I have on, they are from the Ri Ri Hearts MAC collection #35 lashes)<br />
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Up the Amp is an amplified creme lipstick. Amplified creme lipsticks are highly pigmented and this lipstick certainly does not disappoint! MAC describes this lipstick shade as a "lavender violet." I find that the color changes depending on how much of it you apply. It also changes depending on your complexion. I typically fill my lips in without using a lip liner and without lip gloss since the creaminess of this lipstick gives a shine to your lips anyway.<br />
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This lipstick can be worn during any season, but I think it looks super pretty during the spring/ summer. If you want to darken the color up a little bit for fall/winter, you can apply a grape colored lip liner like NYX's lip liner in "Purple Rain."<br />
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This lipstick looks good on a lot of skin tones, so don't be afraid to experiment with this color! If you are unsure of how it will look on you, then you can always go to your nearest MAC counter and ask one of the makeup artist to apply it to your lips and go from there.<br />
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As with the majority of MAC lipsticks, this one retails for $15. If you are interested in ordering online then click <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank">here</a>. A good dupe that I have seen for Up the Amp is Revlon's Berry Haute found <a href="http://www.target.com/p/revlon-super-lustrous-lipstick/-/A-12291087?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C12291087&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=12291087&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12291087&gclid=COOI4d2GtrsCFUjNOgod5DgAdw" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Hello all!!! This post is going to be about makeup!!! I wanted to revisit a look that I've done in the past (<a href="http://lilibeeoasis.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-got-blues.html#more" target="_blank">here</a>) which is a blue smokey eye, nude lip, with a highlighted and contoured face. Since I originally created this look last year, I wanted to see how different it would come out with all of the new techniques that I have learned since then.</div>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Black Opal Creme Foundation "Truly Topaz"</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Ben Nye Banana Powder</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Smash Box "Photo Finish" Primer</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">MAC Select Cover-up "NC45"</li>
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<li style="text-align: center;"> DUO "Dark" Lash Adhesive</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">L'Oreal H.I.P Duo "Roaring"</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">MAC "Cross Cultural" E/S (Discontinued)</li>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Nyx Candy Glitter Liner "Gold"</li>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Covergirl "Ebony Bronze" Bronzer</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Ardell Duralash Salon Pro Individual lashes</li>
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I definitely notice the difference in my skill from the first time I did this look and now. I've learned how to highlight and contour. I have perfected how I do brows (both grooming and enhancing them with makeup). I've learned that I should not rely on a filter to fix areas that I did not blend lol! I've learned how to blend foundation better (I use blending sponges that I purchased from Urban Outfitters <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26728311&parentid=W_BEAUTY_ACC" target="_blank">here</a>.) I've also learned how to apply bottom lashes. I prefer to apply individual lashes to the bottom lash line because it's easier to apply and I just like the look that it gives.</div>
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A few months ago I went to "Made in America," where I had the privilege of seeing Muvah Queen Bey live whipping her blonde tresses up and down the stage. She sported a wavy blonde bob with highlights. I HAD to have that hairstyle! One of my friends told me about a woman who sells quality hair in Baltimore and has awesome customer service. I setup an appointment letting her know the style that I wanted and sent her pictures of how I wanted the extensions colored. I told her that I wanted a little bit of the root to show so that the install would look as natural as possible. I purchased 2 bundles of 14 inch indian hair, and a lace closure.<br />
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I was extremely pleased to say the least with the final turn out of my hair. The color fit me perfectly and was exactly what I asked for. The cut was precise, the closure looks natural, and the customer service was superb. If I had any questions the owner was a call away.<br />
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I didn't really have to do much with this hair. When I am wearing the hair straight, I did not use styling products in it because I didn't want to weigh the hair down. I was pleasantly surprised that the hair has not broken off really bad since I had it lightened and flat ironed it so much. I had the hair in for 2 1/2 months and the hair still feels really soft. I don't get a lot of shedding, occasionally I will get a few strands but not a lot and I did not seal the wefts. I can run my fingers through it without it getting tangled. Another thing that I really liked about this hair is that it does not have a mildew smell to it!<br />
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When I am wearing the hair in it's natural wavy/curly state, I use the same products that I normally use on my other curly extensions, which is the "<a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/curl-cream/BTZ10,default,pd.html?cgid=Hair04-03" target="_blank">Beyond the Zone</a>" curl defining creme sold at Sally's. You can check out how I define my curls <a href="http://lilibeeoasis.blogspot.com/2012/03/curly-girl-how-i-define-curls.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I did not bleach the knots on this lace closure. I did however take an angled makeup brush and apply my MAC MSF Natural in "Dark" to the part just to make it look as natural as possible. I also asked her to apply my lace closure using the elastic band method (there are plenty of videos on YT on how to use the elastic band method). I prefer this method of applying my lace closure because when your cornrows begin to loosen up and get a little bit old, your lace closure will start to slide back which is no bueno lol. But with the elastic band method you are able to pull the closure forward if it starts sliding which allows you to keep your sewin longer without having to get your closure reset.<br />
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I REALLY enjoyed wearing this hair and will make a wig out of it. You all should definitely check her out, you will not be disappointed! I don't know a lot of companies that have great customer service, can color the hair for you, as well as install and style it. I am thinking about getting crazy and dying it some cool colors that I have seen on Instagram. Maybe a turqouise fading into a deep purple, or maybe lime green? I know it's that sounds crazy but I think it would be fun. Plus the beauty of making a wig is that I could take it off whenever!</div>
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Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-2701241016764757072013-03-05T14:15:00.001-08:002013-03-05T14:15:11.944-08:00How I fill in my brows<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/h8PlA4f9dxo" width="459"></iframe><br />
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<ul><li>2 angled brushes (I believe I purchased both of them from Rite Aid, they are by Eco Tools)</li>
<li>Concealer brush</li>
<li>An ashy brown matte eyeshadow (I used MAC's eyeshadow in Cross-Cultural, an alternative is the eyebrow kit sold at Walmart by Salon Perfect, or the eyebrow kit sold at Sally's Beauty Supply)</li>
<li>Dark Brown eyebrow pencil (I use Wet n Wild's ColorIcon brow pencil in Dark Brown. It is extremely inexpensive! I believe its only 95 cents!) </li>
<li>Concealer (I used MAC Select Cover-UP in NC45)</li>
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This all began when I started thinking about my next hairstyle. I knew I wanted a sewin, but I did not want to sit for long periods of time to do it. I looked on YouTube and saw that a lot of youtubers were making U-part wigs. I wanted to try my hand at making one, so I went to the beauty supply store to pick up some materials and I saw a Remy lace closure. I always wanted to try a lace closure, so I thought instead of making a U-part wig I could add the lace closure so that I would not have to leave a lot of my hair out. <br />
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Whenever I do my sewin it literally takes me forever and a day lol, plus my leave out gets slightly damaged from flat-ironing it so much (I don't like a HAIR out of place!). I find that with this wig, I only spend 30 minutes to sew it down around the perimeter of my head, it lays flatter than my sewins, and I don't leave as much of my hair out. <br />
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<li>Wig Cap (I purchased my wig cap from Sally's Beauty Supply for about $4. It comes with adjustable straps in the back, which helps the wig fit more snug on your head)</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>White makeup pencil</li>
<li>Styrofoam mannequin head (optional, but I highly recommend as it makes the process easier. I purchased mine from Sally's for about $4)</li>
<li>Tacs (helps to pin the wig cap in place on the mannequin)</li>
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<li>Next I tried on the wig cap to see how it fit and placed the lace closure on top of the wig cap to see where I wanted to place it</li>
<li>I took a white pencil to outline the lace closure on the wig cap to use as a guideline for where I wanted to sew the lace closure onto the cap</li>
<li>Take the lace closure and wig cap off, place the wig cap on the mannequin (be sure to stretch the wig cap further than the size of the mannequin head and pin it in place with the tacs. I did this because my head is bigger than my mannequin head and when I put the wig on after sewing the hair to it, I didn't want to pop the thread by stretching it)</li>
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<li>Next sew hair on to the wig cap starting from the nape and working your way up towards the lace closure (try not to cut the weft much, as this helps to reduce shedding)</li>
<li>When sewing hair onto wig cap, make sure that you space the hair just enough so that you don't have too much hair in one spot, but be careful not to space hair so much that when you run your fingers through it you can see the spaces lol</li>
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<li>Also another tip is to curve the tracks when you get to the front perimeter of the wig cap because it looks more natural if you decide to pin your hair back. </li>
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<li>I left a little bit of my hair out in the front of my head because I didn't want my closure to look unnatural. Behind my leaveout, I cornrowed my hair.</li>
<li>I placed the wig on my head and sewed it down along the cornrows that were around the perimeter of my head.</li>
<li>The wig cap that I purchased has adjustable straps, so after sewing the wig in, I pulled the adjustable straps so that the wig would fit snug on my head.</li>
<li>Since this is my first lace wig application, I had to go through a trial and error phase. As a result, initially my closure did not lay as flat as I would have liked it to because I did not sew the front of the lace closure to my wig cap so that I would not ruin the lace. So I purchased some Ultra Hold from the beauty supply store and glued the lace wig to the lace cap.</li>
<li>Since I did not bleach the knots on the closure, I took my Black Opal Stick Foundation in "Truly Topaz" and applied a little bit of that on my closure as well as my real part to make sure that my part looked more natural. Then I lightly blended it in with my finger. </li>
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PHEWWW!!! That was a lot lol. But I love the results. It obviously will not look as natural as your real hair, but in my opinion it comes pretty darn close to it. <br />
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I think that this is a great protective style if you are trying to go natural because you really don't need to leave any of your hair out in the front. I chose to leave hair out in the front because I don't have as much experience with lace closures and wigs, so I went the easy route and left hair out in the front. I have received a lot of compliments on this wig, especially when I tell people this is a wig that I made and not a sewin lol. Secretly I am becoming ADDICTED to closures! I think that the next one I purchase will be a curly one from <a href="http://www.princesshairshop.com/" target="_blank">PrincessHairShop</a>. I encourage everyone to try this out and let me know how you liked it in the comments section below!<br />
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Great variety of brushes for face and eyes (good for beginners who want to have "practice brushes")</div>
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Nice bright red handles look professional (makes the brushes look more expensive than what they are)</div>
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Both of the white face brushes shed, but the blush brush sheds A LOT</div>
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If you have been following me on twitter, facebook, or Instagram you would have seen the picture below of the different stages I take to highlight/contour my face. In this post I will be explaining the process in more detail, as well as the products that I use.<br />
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* Black Opal Stick Foundation (Kalahari Sand, Truly Topaz, Black Walnut)</div>
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<li>Take Black Walnut (contour color) and apply to the forehead, under cheek bones, along the sides of your nose. You can also apply it to the jaw line, but I don't really do that</li>
<li>Take the cosmetic sponge and blend into the skin close to the highlight that you just blended. Make sure you really take your time when blending so there's a seamless transition between the highlight and contour.</li>
<li>In the areas that I did not highlight/contour, I applied Truly Topaz (this is the shade that matches my skin perfectly, you can choose a foundation that matches your skin for this step) and again I blended everything being careful not to overlap the colors.</li>
<li>Take CoverGirl Ebony Bronze bronzer on an angled face brush and apply that over the places where you placed the contour foundation. Take Ben Nye Banana Powder and apply that to the places you highlighted.</li>
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The pic to the far left shows the finished result. I love to highlight/contour my face because I find that when you apply one foundation color all over your face, it can make your face look flat. #phuckyopancakeface <br />
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FYI I don't really use the Black Opal Stick Foundation in Kalahari Sand to highlight my under eye area. I normally use MAC ProLongwear Concealer in NW35 to highlight under my eyes, but for the purpose of this post I used this stick foundation because it shows up well in pics. Let me know if you have tried to my technique for your self and how it worked out for you! Also dont forget to comment below to let me know what you think!<br />
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Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-71994322045691411892012-10-10T10:44:00.001-07:002012-10-10T10:47:51.732-07:00Makeup look inspired by Raja from 'RuPaul's Dragrace'Hey dolls! This look was inspired by Raja, the winner from Season 3 of 'RuPaul's Dragrace.' I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way he does his makeup! I was soo captivated by this look that he wore on the show and wanted to try my hand at recreating it. I think I did a pretty good job at it, considering this is my first time doing drag makeup. I wanted my recreation to be as authentic as possible, so I threw a hair piece on and cut it into a short china bang bob. <br />
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This look features a cut crease eye that extends to the nose, natural false lashes, bold black eyeliner....<br />
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Li Li Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08070062415711324779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8960491239219621254.post-84876426931224266132012-10-04T12:14:00.002-07:002012-10-04T12:15:29.205-07:00My Birthday Dinner Outfit of the NightHey dolls!!! So yesterday was my 23rd birthday!!!! WOOT WOOT!!! lol and I went out with some of my family members to Red Lobster for dinner. So I just wanted to share some pics of what I wore.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Dress</span></strong>: Gray fringe sweater dress (VS)</div>
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So I was searching the Internet to try and find someone who may have worn a fringe sweater dress to see how they styled it and low and behold Kim Kardashian actually wore a dress similar to the one I had on. The difference between her dress and mine is 1. the color (obvi), 2. that her fringe extends a little lower to her waist than my dress does. The fringe on my dress stops at my stomach. For shoes she wore nude pointed toe heels. She went really simple with her accessories wearing a ring and maybe some studs.</div>
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