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Healthy Habits for the Whole Familia!
Healthy Habits for the Whole Familia!
00My familia and I have taken on a challenge to improve our oral health habits. My three kids have had their share of oral care challenges. My oldest is currently sporting braces. My youngest son has already lost all this front teeth and is sporting his crooked teeth grin in school pictures. And last but not least, my daughters greatest desire is to lose a tooth. What is it about little...
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Shopping Smarter!
Shopping Smarter!
00If you are like me and are the sole “shopper” for groceries in your home, then I’m pretty sure that you have been raising eyebrows at the prices we’ve had to pay for some grocery items for our casitas, yes? How do you foresee the future on how you shop at your local markets? Early this week the USDA made some predictionson food prices in the coming year and beyond....
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A Whale of a Good Time!
A Whale of a Good Time!
00Have you ever been whale watching? I have. I was in either kindergarten or 1st grade. All I remember is going with my class and seeing nothing. Since then (yes, literally) I’ve always wanted to go and take a boat ride and actually see these majestic beasts. I love whales. I love watching documentaries about them. I love hearing about them. They fascinate me and of course scare...
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Long Drives…
Long Drives…
00There truly is no other therapeutic method for me to decompress from the stresses of life, than a long drive. By myself with the music blasting. With no destination just…. drive. Of course, this is not always do-able. When my husband is still at work, what do I do with the kids? Or when you have a house full of familia that is driving you nuts. What do you do then? Deep breaths? Yoga...
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Wrigley gum and confections in your entertaining, celebrating, or DIY-ing!
Wrigley gum and confections in your entertaining, celebrating, or DIY-ing!
00Last year for thanksgiving, I made the cutest centerpieces for our thanksgiving dinner. My mom and I had a lot of fun playing with the candy. This time around the crafts got a little more interesting. They still are simple and super easy to do. A tiny bit tedious, but lots of fun to do with kids. Plus- some of the confections can be used for birthday parties or even baby/bridal...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
00I hope you all had a beautiful holiday! I took a much needed rest and I can’t wait to see what 2012 bring us. If you are new here, I invite you to subscribe to the blog. That way you can get daily updates on giveaways and product reviews. You can also find me chatting on twitter and facebook…. Happy New Year! Ready… Set…...
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Green Monday deals with Kmart {Giveaway}
Green Monday deals with Kmart {Giveaway}
00In a few minutes, Monday (12/12), Kmart will be having a huge Green Monday sale! Think sale prices comparable to “Black Friday” and/or “Cyber Monday” in terms of the products, discounts and savings that will be offered for “Green Monday! BUT it’s online only! Remember you can lock in your price with Kmart Layaway! Green Monday will also offer: 1. Free...
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Kmart Layaway
Kmart Layaway
00A little over 2 weeks left to shop for the holidays and I need to ask you… how are you doing? I hope you have at least 1/2 of your list done. If not- remember that Kmart Layaway is still available to you. I just made my first Layaway payment on-line. It’s fast, easy and of course… I’m in my jammies! The whole payment process is simple. All you need is an account...
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N.U.T.S.O. with Rico Rodriguez
N.U.T.S.O. with Rico Rodriguez
00Are your kids going N.U.T.S.O.? The Modern Family star, Rico Rodriguez and Kmart’s Fab 15 Toys- has since unveiled the Fab 15 and is now reminding us all just how N.U.T.S.O. they’ll have your children going via his latest video. Kmart has also created a new feature on the Fab 15 site where you can find out just how you and your kids look going N.U.T.S.O.! ...
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Strawberry Shortcake {Giveaway}
Strawberry Shortcake {Giveaway}
00How many of you remember Strawberry Shortcake as a child? She was my favorite doll. I think it was only because she smelled SO good! I still have my Strawberry Shortcake from when I was younger. It’s the one where you squeeze her tummy and you can smell the strawberry scent coming from her mouth. Even her hair smelled yummy! Ahh, those were the days. What kind of Strawberry...
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Amigo Secreto con Elfster!
Amigo Secreto con Elfster!
00Si este año quieres tratar de hacer un “Amigo Secreto” te traigo buenas noticias! La solución llega de la mano de Elfster.com, una plataforma online que permite acceder a una información privilegiada: las listas de regalos que quieren recibir el resto de los usuarios. Una novedad de la Web 2.0 que hace que sea prácticamente imposible equivocarse. A partir de ahora, esta...
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Chat en vivo en Facebook con la Dra. Ponce-González
Chat en vivo en Facebook con la Dra. Ponce-González
00El miércoles 7 de diciembre de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m., hora del Este, el Effective Health Care Program (Programa sobre la Efectividad de la Atención Médica) de la Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (Agencia para la Investigación y Calidad de la Atención Médica, AHRQ, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo un chat en vivo en la página de Facebook en español...
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Christmas festivities at Heritage Hill Historical Park!
Christmas festivities at Heritage Hill Historical Park!
00This past Thursday I was invited to beautiful Heritage Hill Historical Park. I have never been there and was really excited to finally visit an OC park facility. Heritage Hill is a historical park that boasts fully restored and furnished historic buildings from early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of...
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Holiday Giveaways #10- Dawn Power Clean!
Holiday Giveaways #10- Dawn Power Clean!
00“Para español, continua hasta abajo” Baking, frying or cooking- no matter what, food is always involved with the holidays. And with food, come the dreaded mess. Even more so when something was cooked a little longer than what we anticipated. There is nothing worse than baked on or hard stuck-on food. I hate it. You scrub and scrub just trying to get a tiny speck of food off your...
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Holiday Giveaway #9- Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express
Holiday Giveaway #9- Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express
00“Para español, continua hasta abajo” So sorry about not posting yesterday! Here we go, Giveaway #8! Question: How many Christmas parties do you have lined up already? Do you have your dress already? Shoes? Makeup? Great! To add as extra special touch to the beautiful occasion, I have the perfect giveaway for you! Holiday parties should always be a blast. Whether it be a...
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Holiday Giveaways #7- Mr. Clean with Gain!
Holiday Giveaways #7- Mr. Clean with Gain!
00“Para español, continua hasta abajo” I know the focus of the giveaways have been gifts and stuff for kids but when all is said and done, what about the mess that is left behind? Especially- when you are playing host this holiday season. Mr. Clean has teamed up with non other than leading laundry detergent- Gain. Do you like Gain? I personally have a tiny obsession with Gain. I use...
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25 days of Christmas on ABC Family!
25 days of Christmas on ABC Family!
00We did it. We made it to December. 31 days left of 2011. Christmas is in full swing here at my house. Although we still need a tree and decorations, there is no doubt that Christmas is on everyone’s mind. ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas is starting tomorrow and we can’t wait. The best of the best holiday movies will be on and if THAT doesn’t get you in...
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Blowouts at the Drybar!
Blowouts at the Drybar!
00Oh the Drybar. OH. My. There is only one word to describe the Drybar… luxurious. Originally from L.A., Drybar offers only blowouts for $35 flat…no cuts, no colors, just blowouts. That, to a curly haired mom is sweet, sweet music. Like you’ve read. Drybar only offers blowouts. This is the beauty of it. I went to the Drybar at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Once you...
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Star Wars Exhibit at Discovery Science Center!
Star Wars Exhibit at Discovery Science Center!
00I am talking about this like as if this exhibit is only here for about 1 day. It will be here for a while but still, you have got to come here NOW! Discovery Science Center presents: Last Wednesday, in the wee hours of the morning, yes, I’m talking at about 5:45am we were already on the freeway driving to the Discovery Cube to help out with filming when KTLA Channel 5 news would be...
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Put it on Layaway!
Put it on Layaway!
00Tell me all about your shopping experience on Black Friday. Did you get everything? Did you at least make a dent on your holiday shopping list? I hope everything went well and you were able to shop and get the best bargains in town. From the looks of it, it seems that many of you went and tried out the Kmart Layaway program. If you did, I would love to hear about your experience. Leave...
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KLUTZ Book {Giveaway}
KLUTZ Book {Giveaway}
00*This is not part of the Holiday Giveaways** Esto no es parte de los Sorteos Navideños* Christmas is in full swing! How’s the shopping going? Almost done? Haven’t started yet? Yeah, me too. I think I have 1 gift. I have many, many more to go. Today I will show you 2 great gift for the little artist in your family! KLUTZ Stamp Art and Draw the DC Universe are Arts, Crafts...
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Kmart Layaway for your Holiday Shopping!
Kmart Layaway for your Holiday Shopping!
00I’ve known about Kmart Layaway program for a long time now. If you are a long time reader you know that my mom worked for Kmart for more than 25 years. I grew up at my mom’s store. Layaway was at times- the only way my family was able to purchase many items from the store, especially when it came time for Christmas shopping. Fast forward many years and Kmart Layaway Program is...
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Cleaning up the Thanksgiving messes!
Cleaning up the Thanksgiving messes!
00I know going grocery shopping is on everyone’s list this week and sometimes with all the running around in getting all our ingredients for our special dinner- there are some items we simply can’t forget. Because after everyone has finished gobbling up the turkey, green beans and corn- this is when the real fun begins. Dirty dishes. I have the best dishwasher this country has to...
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Sweet Secret recipe and essay with Eagle Brand!
Sweet Secret recipe and essay with Eagle Brand!
00Eagle Brand wants to know your secret! If you are a true baker and already have secrets to your baking, Eagle Brand would love for you to enter their contest where you could win a “Secret Wish!” Now through December 7, 2011, home bakers are invited to enter the “Sweet Secret” contest by submitting an original dessert recipe – along with an essay of 100 words or less...
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Thanksgiving Week! Tips, Recipes and more…
Thanksgiving Week! Tips, Recipes and more…
00Wow, here we are… 1 week before Thanksgiving. Can you believe it? All this week I will be bringing you tips, decorating ideas and recipes to have a memorable Thanksgiving dinner! Today, we have The Muppets who are ready and willing to kick things off for us. Listos? You have the turkey ready, the nice china out and the table is set to perfection. What about the kids table? The...
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Share the Magic with Disney Store {Giveaway}
Share the Magic with Disney Store {Giveaway}
00A while back, a good friend of mine told you about a special event she attended at the Disney Store for World Wish Day. Now, Disney Store is going the extra mile for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by donating $1 for every Mickey or Minnie Mouse Holiday plush sold in-store or on-line. Look how cute they Mickey and Minne are dressed for the holidays: Mickey wears black corduroy pants and a plaid...
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Get The Gang Back Together with Disney’s “The Muppets” and Alamo!
Get The Gang Back Together with Disney’s “The Muppets” and Alamo!
00Alamo Rent A Car is launching the Alamo® Get The Gang Back Together Sweepstakes in which one lucky winner will receive $5,000 cash towards a dream vacation to reunite with his or her own group of friends. In Disney’s “The Muppets,” one of the film’s stars, Amy Adams, uses an Alamo-branded map of Los Angeles to find her way around the city. And there are these 2 commercials...
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Veterans Day Celebration at Pretend City!
Veterans Day Celebration at Pretend City!
00Pretend City Children’s Museum Pays Tribute to Our Country’s Service Men and Women with Free Military Admission on Veteran’s Day Pretend City Children’s Museum will host members of the military and their immediate family with free admission on Veteran’s Day. The museum will be open to everyone for a celebration in honor of American’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country...
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Maple Ballet’s presents: THE NUTCRACKER
Maple Ballet’s presents: THE NUTCRACKER
00Maple Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER: The Spirit of the Season on Stage Beloved Ballet Returns for its 2011 Holiday Engagement Led by Artistic Director, Charles Maple. This holiday season, audiences will once again be transported to the enchanting land of the Palace of Sweets Theatre as the Maple Ballet returns with its original rendition of The Nutcracker to Irvine’s Northwood Performing Arts...
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My Messy Moments!
My Messy Moments!
00Never turn your back on your kids…. never! Actually, my husband and I were sitting right next to my daughter when this happened. We got so involved into out conversation about who knows what that we did not notice what she was doing to the ice cream cone. At least not til the mess had been done. By the time I noticed what my little brat was doing, her hair was already hard with sticky ice...
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“Toma Las Riendas” de tu salud!/“Take The Reins” of your Health!
“Toma Las Riendas” de tu salud!/“Take The Reins” of your Health!
00ENGLISH BELOW: La elección del mejor tratamiento no tiene que ser un juego de azar para los hispanos-Tome las riendas de su salud con la ayuda de nuevas guías en español. Si, por ejemplo, a usted le diagnosticaron colesterol alto, seguramente sabe que si lo mantiene en un nivel saludable, su probabilidad de sufrir un ataque al corazón o un derrame cerebral podría disminuir. Sin embargo,...
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Feria de Todobebé en Walmart!
Feria de Todobebé en Walmart!
00Tomorrow, Todobebé will be hosting a Fair! No, no carnivals rides or cotton candy, but a family and parenting fair. Don’t let the name deceive you. Even though the event is being put on by the hugely popular Spanish-Language website, Todobebé these fairs are especially made for moms who are pregnant, or have small children that are between the ages of 0-5 years old. One fair...
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White Memorial Medical Center’s Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Program
White Memorial Medical Center’s Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Program
00Avocados from Mexico, in partnership with East Los Angeles based White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC), organized a flip-cam video contest documenting the journey of Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Program (HELP) students to health awareness. HELP is a six-week program designed to teach children, at-risk of developing diabetes, the benefits of a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. Malachi...
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Halloween Week- Disney Style!
Halloween Week- Disney Style!
00You can’t get any cooler than that, right? Today will be all about the wonderful Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Tinker Bell, Disney Princesses, Disney Villains, Phineas and Ferb, Jack Skellington, Kermit the Frog, and everyone’s favorite Hitchhiking Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion have dressed up for the spooky occasion. Enjoy! Disney Family.com is...
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Halloween Week- Coloring Sheets and Pumpkin Stencils! Plus a McD’s Treat!
Halloween Week- Coloring Sheets and Pumpkin Stencils! Plus a McD’s Treat!
00So, are you enjoying all I have for you? I hope so. I’ve been having a blast seeing and researching all kinds of different ideas, crafts and recipes made for this spooky occasion. Today I have all sorts of Pumpkin stencils and coloring sheets for you and the little ones to enjoy! Están disfrutando de todo lo que tengo de Halloween? Espero que sí. Me he divertido mucho de ver e...
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Halloween Week- Party Central with Kraft!
Halloween Week- Party Central with Kraft!
00Wow, Kraft has got it going on for Halloween! I’ve been searching the site and picked out a few must-have party games and recipes! Wow, Kraft está más que listos para Halloween!! Busqué el sitio y he seleccionado unos juegos y recetas para tu celebración de Halloween! The Games/Los Juegos: Gather 5 assorted boxes with lids (deep enough to put a small or medium bowl inside)....
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Halloween week- Decorations!
Halloween week- Decorations!
00Candy- Check! Costumes- Check! Decorations- ???? Halloween is next week and whether you will be celebrating at school, work or home, these helpful and “economical” decoration ideas will hopefully make any Halloween party spooky and fun! Dulces- Comprados Disfrazes-Hecho Decoraciones??? Halloween ya viene y si vas a celebrar en la escuela, trabajo o en casa, estos útiles y...
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Halloween Week! Recipes, tips and ideas for Halloween!
Halloween Week! Recipes, tips and ideas for Halloween!
00Halloween week is here on Thoughts of a Mommy and this whole week, I will be bringing you yummy recipes, tips and ideas for this coming Monday! Today we have two goolish recipes from Nestlé for your Halloween Party!! La semana de Halloween ya está aquí! Esta semana, voy a traeréles deliciosas recetas y consejos e ideas para el próximo lunes! Hoy tenemos dos recetas espantosos de...
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A scary good time!
A scary good time!
00Do you have a scaredy cat teenager? I do. As much as I want him to sort of “man” up, he won’t. He has yet to ride the so-called scary rides at our favorite theme park. He hasn’t seen a scary/horror movie and absolutely will not enter a Halloween Haunted House. Every year it’s the same story. He’ll think of the most elaborate excuses to not do anything...
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Learn, Create & Share with LeapFrog!
Learn, Create & Share with LeapFrog!
00What do you do with alllll the toys in your house? If your kids are like mine, then I think it’s safe to say that there are toys everywhere! Right? Some are broken. Others, the parts are missing. Hair tangled beyond repair? I say this because it seems that toys (compared to electronics) are beginning to take a backseat in playing. There is a certain “tablet” that we have...
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Spreading Smucker’s Traditions Recipe and Essay Contest!
Spreading Smucker’s Traditions Recipe and Essay Contest!
00How many of you have beautiful memories in your kitchen? My mom is a cook. Being in the holy of holiest of her kitchen is a privilege for me. The family get-togethers and holidays are always centered around food. Well, for us it is. The first issue to tackle when planning a dinner is who is cooking what, and then where are we getting together. I’ve said many times here that my mom...
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Cirque du Soleil- IRIS!
Cirque du Soleil- IRIS!
00IRIS,IRIS…. IRIS! This is one review in which all I want to say is GO SEE IRIS! Then- you pack up for family and go watch IRIS. I’ve only been to a few Cirque de Soleil shows and it seems that every time I go, it get’s better and better and Way. More. WOW! It manages to take my breath away every single time. The show is making the Kodak Theater its home for the next 10...
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Discovery Science Center- Bug Invasion!
Discovery Science Center- Bug Invasion!
00The Discovery Center in Santa Ana has a serious bug problem. Like… gross, slimy, leggy bug problem. Ewww! I’m kidding. They do have a cool exhibit- Bug Invasion. All month long, bugs and insects of all shapes and sizes are creeping their way in, on and around Discovery Science Center! The whole bottom floor has been transformed into a bugs land that is fun and interactive for...
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RIDEMAKERZ Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
RIDEMAKERZ Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
00In support of the fight against breast cancer, RIDEMAKERZ will donate $5 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each customizable pink RZ Rascal RIDE purchased either in-store or online, in October. When purchasing the pink RZ Rascal, car enthusiasts of any age can have fun tricking-out the RIDE with a wide array of tires, wheels, spoilers, side pipes and other accessories and feel good...
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Melissa & Doug Fold n’ Go Castle {Giveaway}
Melissa & Doug Fold n’ Go Castle {Giveaway}
00Playing with actual toys is becoming a lost art. Do you agree? With all the electronic toys taking the place of basic toy playing, it’s little by little replacing imagination. As much as I can’t stand the scattering of toys and games, I would rather much prefer my kids get down on the floor to play, use imagination and explore! Melissa & Doug Fold n’ Go Castle (MSRP...
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Hispanic Heritage Month programing on cable TV! {Giveaway}
Hispanic Heritage Month programing on cable TV! {Giveaway}
00Hispanic Heritage Month is almost over and some of cables biggest networks are still celebrating by highlighting Hispanic-themed programming and movies On Demand. ThisisCable.com is making it easier than ever to cable surf the many programs ans movies that are being shown in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This Is Cable is a website that serves like a central hub for all...
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Peep and the Big Wide World have a new Amiga!
Peep and the Big Wide World have a new Amiga!
00Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, Peep and the Big Wide World is returning to public television with a NEW Spanish-speaking character – Splendid Bird From Paradise! In the two-part season premiere “Two’s a Crowd,” airing Monday, October 10, 2011 on public television, an exotic new bird arrives on the scene. Splendid Bird from Paradise is green, red and yellow...
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Pretty Mom’s On-The-Go!
Pretty Mom’s On-The-Go!
00This question is for all the mom’s out there. What is your opinion on makeup? Do you wear it all the time? Sometimes? Depends? I like wearing makeup. I like the way I feel when wearing makeup. I love it even more when I put it on right and I get compliments. But… I don’t wear it all the time. It’s really rare that I should wear makeup. It’s not that...
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