“Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja” Exhibit At Walt Disney Family Museum

As you already know, The world’s biggest pop band One Direction debuts a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International! The line, named The Looks Collection, will consist of three kits inspired by the band’s three albums, “Up All Night,” “Take Me Home,” and “Midnight Memories.” I received the Up All Night kit… – this post is sponsored by Brandbacker and Markwins , however all opinions are 100% my own – It comes in a reusable tin keepsake box with a grey brick design. The tin is swaddled in a clear plastic sleeve that features an image of all five boys…the back shows all the cosmetics contained in the tin and their ingredients. Remembering back to my teen years (the target audience) I loved having places to stash things, and this reusable tin is perfect for that, and I love that they didn’t litter the design with all the writing, but used the plastic sleeve for that instead!
When you open up the tin, you will see ideas on how to use the products on the inside cover and the products laied out on the right side. The products kept with the overall bold and brick design… The eyeliner came as a jumbo pencil with a black brick designed barrel, blue end cap, and a clear cap. Glides on easily, but also smears easily. The eye shadow had a simi-clear lid with brick design, black plastic base, and a mini brush duo.
The lip gloss came in a rectangular shape bottle with a built-in wand on the brick designed cap. loved the color and the easy application The lipstick came in a black rectangular tube with a clear base that shows the color of the lipstick. The color is a simple soft pink even though it looks bright in the tube. The only complaint I have is the lipstick its self didn’t seem to be placed in the tube too well and wiggled around in the tube leaving a mess..I could even pull it out of the tube no problem. The mascara came in a slim black tube with a simple wand. loved the mascara, a simple black, doesn’t smudge easily. The nail polish comes in a rectangular bottle with a black plastic cap. The nail polish didn’t take long to dry, but I had to apply 4 applications before it was thick enough to not be see through. The stencils are made from flimsy plastic which can easily be ripped. I wasn’t sure what these were for other than to take with you to doodle in your note books..I couldn’t see putting any of these designs on my face (than again I’m not a teen anymore!)
Macy’s – August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor – August 25th
For more info please visit: http://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection Overall, I would not purchase this for myself, however I would purchase it for a One Direction Fan! I think it is a perfect set for the age range they are targeting, this would be perfect for a birthday or holiday gift! Disclosure: This post is Powered by BrandBacker. All opinions seen in this publication are those of the writer and may differ from your own. Momof-3boys.com received compensation as a condition of this publication. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to have your product featured on Mom of 4 Boys, email Becky at [email protected]..

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Minnie and Daisy are here to tackle adventures big and small! MINNIE’S HAPPY HELPERS will be making its Disney DVD debut on July 25th, and you won’t want to miss these best friends in action!
The Happy Helpers make friendship fun; going around town helping their loved ones with a song and smile. From antics like babysitting an egg about to hatch to planning the perfect party, MINNIE’S HAPPY HELPERS is an entertaining tale fueled by friendship, fun, and going the extra mile!
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The electrics in an old home were installed in a very different time, and they are not set up to handle modern usage levels. If they haven’t been updated for decades, the electrics will not be able to manage multiple laptops, phone chargers, and smart home tech all being plugged in at the same time. Unless you want the power to cut out every time you try to boil the kettle, you need to get the entire house rewired right away if it has not been done recently. This can be expensive, but using outdated wiring is incredibly dangerous, especially if it is overloaded, so you have to be careful.
Toxic Materials
Older homes were often built using materials that people did not realize were dangerous, like lead and asbestos. It is down to the seller to let you know if these materials are present and they should be looked for during a survey. If you find that there is asbestos in your home and you were not made aware, and you have been exposed for a long period, you should get in touch with a legal professional as you may have a case for compensation in the event that you get sick. Asbestos can cause serious illness, so it is important that you have it professionally removed as soon as possible. The same goes for any lead paint in the house. It is too dangerous to remove these materials on your own, so leave it to the professionals.
Foundation Issues
If you notice any cracks in the walls, that is a big cause for concern. In some cases, it might just be a crack in the paint, but it could also be a sign that you have foundation issues. It’s important that you get it checked out right away because it will only get worse. The longer you leave it, the more expensive it will be to fix and, in some cases, the home may not be liveable for a long while until the foundations are sorted again.
If you live in an older property or you are planning to buy one, it is important that you watch out for these potential problems.

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Nerds! Pull out your costumes, & those pens..it’s that time again! Yeap, time for the 2015 Comicpalooza in Houston, Tx!! If you are going to be in Houston the weekend of May 20-22, and why wouldn’t you want to be? Make sure you check out the 2015 Houston Comicpalooza! You will not want to miss a weekend of fun, excitement & celebrities at the George R. Brown Convention Center!
The guest list this year is amazing!! Just to name drop a few:
J.G. Hertzler
Jason Isaacs
Sting
Booker T
Henry Winkler
Jeremy Renner
George Takei
Stan Lee
OMG!! Yes George Takei & Stan Lee!! I’m done a few interviews over the past few months, but..you know I might just stutter or pass out meeting them!
If your wanting autographs CLICK HERE to check pricing so you are prepared ahead of time!
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Friday or Monday — Adult General Admission (Ages 13+) $25
Saturday or Sunday– Adult General Admission (Ages 13+) $35
Any Day — Child General Admission (Ages 6-12) $10
Make sure you use the coupon code: HoustonNerdsUnite2015 when you register at http://www.comicpalooza.com/register/ to save $5 off a 4 day pass or $3 off of a 1 day pass!
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St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a lovely loaf of Irish Soda Bread. This recipe makes a beautiful high loaf of bread dotted with sweet raisins. It doesn’t last long at our house this time of year. *Printable version below
Ingredients 1/2 C white sugar 4 C all-purpose flour….divided 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 3 C raisins or Cranberries (optional) ​1 Tbsp caraway seeds (optional) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 C buttermilk
1 C sour cream
Directions -Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
-Grease a 9 inch round baking or cake pan.
-In a mixing bowl, combine flour (reserve 1 tablespoon), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, raisins (optional) , and caraway seeds (optional)
-In a smaller bowl, blend eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream.
-Stir the liquid mixture into the flour mixture just until flour is moistened.
-Knead dough in bowl about 10 to 12 strokes.
-Dough will be sticky.
-Place the dough in the prepared pan and pat down. -Cut a 4 x 3/4 inch deep slit in the top of the bread.
-Dust with 1 Tbsp flour.
-Bake in preheated oven for 65 to 75 minutes.
-Let cool and turn bread out onto a wire rack.
1/2 C white sugar
4 C all-purpose flour….divided
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
3 C raisins or Cranberries (optional)
​1 Tbsp caraway seeds (optional)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 C buttermilk
1 C sour cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease a 9 inch round baking or cake pan
In a mixing bowl, combine flour (reserve 1 tablespoon), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, raisins (optional) , and caraway seeds (optional)
In a smaller bowl, blend eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream
Stir the liquid mixture into the flour mixture just until flour is moistened
Knead dough in bowl about 10 to 12 strokes
Dough will be sticky
Place the dough in the prepared pan and pat down
Cut a 4 x 3/4 inch deep slit in the top of the bread
Dust with 1 Tbsp flour
Bake in preheated oven for 65 to 75 minutes
Let cool and turn bread out onto a wire rack
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