Homemade Pore Strips (Recipe)!!

Have you ever used Biore Cleansing Pore Strips? You know, the ones that remove blackheads. I have a very long time ago when they first came out. Well yesterday while looking up different ways to get rid of blemishes I came across on how to make your own blackhead removal strips! I tried it and OMGoodness! It worked just as   good as the ones you pay tons of money on plus it was pretty cheap to make! No more blackheads for me! I will always use this recipe and give it 5 stars! I wanted to share with you so you can make your own too. 
If you have allergies to milk and or gelatin do not use.

-Combine 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin and 1 1/2 tsp. of any type of milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir carefully with a spoon until completely mixed.
-Place the gelatin and milk mixture in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. After removing the mixture, touch it with your fingers to make sure it is not hot or scalding before putting it on your face. (I put mine in for 15 secs and had to wait till it cooled down)

-Apply a thin coating of the gelatin mixture to your nose using your fingertips. If the mixture is too thick, it will not dry.

-Wait 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mixture dries completely. The gelatin is opaque when it is wet, and will become translucent when it is dry.

-Pull your skin while carefully peeling the gelatin strip off your nose. As you remove the gelatin strip blackheads and dirt will stick to the gelatin, clearing your pores!!!

Let me know how much you love this one since I know you will! As soon as my husband comes home I'm so going to have him do this too!!! 

Getting Rid of Blemishes is NOT Easy!

Yesterday I came across some info on how to help blemishes. Has anyone heard of washing your face with lemon juice? My face has gotten worse so I figured I would give it a try. I found a site that also says to leave the lemon juice on your face overnight. Well  last night I tried it and OMGoodness it burned LOL but I figured that it had to be working. It stung and burned for maybe 5 minutes then felt a little tight. I guess it's supposed to shrink pores as well as diminish the appearance of scars. My blemishes didn't go away but my face felt smoother and despite the things I read about lemon juice drying out your face, mine didn't dry one bit! After washing my face this morning I put more all over my face to leave on the rest of the day. Like with everything you try, time will only tell if it's working or not. 

I was using this Olay facewash that was working great and as of about a week ago I just started breaking out bad again (this time worse than before). I'm 27 years old you would think my face would be clear especially since I have never had a problem with acne until this year! My baby brother (22) has beautiful skin and has never had problems either. I know with him he NEVER touches his face nor does he let anyone touch his face. If I recall correctly, my mom will hug him and touch her face on his and he will wipe it off or wash it. (can't remember which exactly)  

Has anyone tried the lemon juice thing? Did it work? What do you use to keep your face clear? 

A Mission of Mine!

As you all know I have only talked to my 1 year old in Spanish since she was born. Well, now she is 14 1/2 months and my Spanish is limited. I knew enough to get me through this year with her, but if I want her to be fluent in both Spanish and English I NEED to get on the ball and start learning more myself which I have been trying to do.

If I need to tell her something and I don't know how to say it I look it up on Google Translator , use my Spanish/English Dictionary (it's always with me), but that doesn't help with how to say sentences correctly or I ask my mom (who is fluent in Spanish). Google Translator hasn't been always accurate as well and some things I say, I found out from my mom weren't correct and a word was being said in a way than what I wanted.

I have even tried Instant Immersion Spanish, there are 2 CDs and I passed both with flying colors. Everything that it taught I already knew. The games where fun, BUT easy ... this is for someone that doesn't know any Spanish.

If we watch Disney movies I select the audio in Spanish and the music we play is only Spanish as well. Yes, my husband and son talk to my daughter in English, but since she is around me more she just understands the Spanish I speak to her. She loves me to read to her and we have a few books that are in both Spanish/English. One toy that is also in Spanish/English and the other day we got her Baby Einstein Tarjetas de Aprendizaje de Idiomas. I do like these since she can see what they are AND on the back they use the words in different sentences which is also helpful. There's nothing in English on these cards and I'm glad I know what the sentences mean (they have helped a lot) I just wish there were more cards in the pack.

I'm determined to learn Spanish fluently and to teach my daughter as well. I admit I know A LOT more than I did last year, but what I do know should be way more as a parent trying to communicate with her child. We also got my son Hooked on Spanish  but he knew everything that they had on there as well from listening to me. It taught hola, adios, and the numbers in Spanish, which he already knew.

I have heard MANY things about Rosetta Stone and if you click HERE you can see the different levels of programs that they have to learn Spanish. It's pretty pricey, but to be fluent in a language I feel it's worth it 100%. You can try the FREE demo HERE as well! I tried it and passed but this is just a glimpse of the Rosetta Stone  program. I know there is much more to it and if I had this program (all 5 levels) I know I would be a lot more successful at becoming fluent in Spanish. I've read most of the reviews and there was nothing negative that I could find! There is no way that I could afford even one level, so for now I will continue to look online for more programs preferably free that can help me on this mission.  Is anyone fluent in another language? What is the best way that you learned? Did you use a program or self teach? What suggestions do you have for me? From now on I will post different sites or blogs that I come across that has helped me out as well! Thanks everyone for stopping by!!!