Love-Bath Time

I know that I am not under 6 years old, and you probably think I am weird for posting this, but I cant live without my nightly bath or shower (if I am not at home).

 I totally loathe going to bed without showering or taking a bath.I am extremely obsessive about bathing and hygiene.I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I am a 2x daily bath/shower person!
I know that lots of folks out there are not big fans of soaking in the tub, but this quiet time is always my daily indulgence. I cant wait to soak in the tub and slide into bed each night! I definitely look forward to these two events each day. 

These few goodies are my keys to a quality bath....

 

 

Vaseline Moisturizing Bath Beads
I was introduced to this box of goodness by one of my college roommates. It comes is several different fragrances and does not make the tub slippery. *Warning* it turns the water an unattractive shade of green when you first pour it in. I buy multiple boxes whenever I can find it! The price is right too-Under $3 a box!

Bar Soap
Bath & Body Works glycerin soaps were my favorite. They sadly don't make them anymore. I stock up on their other bar soaps whenever I find the. I have bought 20+ bars at the outlet store once! I also love Dial glycerin soaps and  Zest soaps.

Wash Cloth/Bath Cloth
Again, I know that I am over 6 years old. I love a good wash cloth. They exfoliate the skin so well and they are so much better than those germy, yucky body poofs/loofahs. I use two of these babies a day.

L'Oreal Face Wash
I have used L'Oreal face wash at nigh for years. The Skin Genesis cleanser was my favorite, but like everything else that apparently only I love, it got discontinued. The Youth Code cleanser is similar and always leaves my face feeling clean and fresh. It also has a great scent. I usually find this cleanser at Ulta.

Clarisonic Face Brush
This was one of those purchases that I went back and forth on for many months because it is so expensive & I have a hard time making decisions without first consulting others, browsing the Internet on the topic, and reading countless reviews. This brush really deserves a love post all on its own. My face looks so much better, feels so much cleaner, and is much softer. Go out an buy it if you are considering! You will not regret it!

Hope you will take time to enjoy a relaxing bath soon! Any bath products that you cant live without?

Loathe-Mean People

While there are many things that I loathe, mean people are at the top of my list. I have felt this way ever since I was in elementary school. My heart just hurts for the way that mean people make others feel. I am certainly not going to sit here and proclaim that I have never been mean in my lifetime, but I  regret and remember many of those instances and I feel badly about the way I treated others.

As a teacher it is even more heartbreaking to see kids being mean to each other. I always try to encourage them to always be kind.  Did you know that most of my students had never heard of the Golden Rule? Really?? What is our world coming to?

Yesterday during the sermon at church, our pastor asked if others could see God in us and our actions? I could think of many times in my life where others could see God and felt guilt for those times that people could not even see a glimpse of him! I am leaving you with this thought and reminding myself of this daily!

Love-My Granny Kate & Her Cooking

Not many people are fortunate enough to know their Great Grandparents and have them be a part of their adult lives. I have been truly blessed to have such a wonderful relationship with my Grandparents & my Great Grandparents. My Great-Grandmother (Granny Kate) is still kicking it with us & just celebrated her 102nd birthday!!

Here is Granny Kate on her 100th Birthday

She is in great health- mentally and physically and she moves as quickly as me on most days. She loves Braves baseball (watches every game) and still cooks/cleans daily! Her cooking is one of my major loves. Her food is hands down the best I have ever tasted. From homemade cinnamon rolls, fried pies, cobblers of any type, and most importantly her cakes and pies-they are all just DELICIOUS!! At 102 years old she will still make whatever you request! Let me share two of my favorites!!

Pumpkin Pie

This is probably a loathe for many of you out there. This deliciousness takes me back to every Fall/Winter  of my childhood. I seem to try every pumpkin pie out there & only end up being disappointed! She makes this pie from pumpkins grown in the family garden. Learning how to make this treat is on my bucket list!   

German Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

My hubs requested her chocolate cake for his most recent birthday. They both actually share the same birthday! She had my Grandpa drive her over to our house to deliver it to him. We have eaten cake for almost every meal this weekend! You can clearly see we enjoy it!

4 days & many calories later

All yummy snacks aside, I know how lucky I am to have her in my life. She shows me unconditional love and would do anything for me. I hope that she will continue to be the matriarch of our family for many years to come!

Love- Summer Vacation

One of the best parts of being a teacher is Summer break! Who doesn't love sleeping in, days free to do whatever you like, and late summer nights? I will definitely be posting about all the things I love about summer!