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Ahhh, another Friday is upon us! What is it about Fridays that makes us so happy?

Last night, we ended up at Manuel and Darla's for dinner and a movie

and of course, Hannah and Sarah were there. 

Dinner was Cuban sandwiches and chips. I had a Slim Fast shake and fresh tomatoes instead

and snacked on some popcorn during the movie.

The movie we chose (since Sarah was in bed and Hannah was doing something else in her room)

was "Batman Begins" and it was awesome!

My hubby and I rarely go to the movie theater, 

so we don't usually see movies until they've been released on DVD. 

This one was a few years old (shame on us, I know). 

Manny, as usual, slept through most of it. Movies always make him go to sleep,

but I didn't miss a second of it - it was wonderful!

I forgot to mention that I turned in our corporate tax info to our accountant yesterday

so that was a huge relief. Now to finish our personal taxes. 

I slept like a ROCK last night, and dreamed deeply.

I had trouble waking up and went straight for the Keurig Machine when I finally got out of bed.

I had a cup of French Roast with a Protein Bar. It was yummy and packed with protein.

Mid-morning I made a healthy snack of Non-fat Greek Yogurt, Fresh Strawberries, 

a small scoopful of granola, a few cashews and a drizzle of local honey.

It was SO GOOD! 

By the way, the scale told me I was down two whole pounds today.

That made this gal extremely happy!!!

Today, I've already accomplished some great tasks.

Yesterday, after visiting our accountant I ran a few errands. 

I wanted to return something to Macy's and while I was in the store it started to POUR

so, what was a girl to do (?) I started browsing the racks.

I don't go shopping that often, but low and behold, I found three tops and one skort

all on sale and they all fit like a dream! I was happy. 

So today - I went through my closet to toss out things I had not been wearing.

I gathered up 6 tops I'm not really wearing anymore - 

I will drop them off at our local Salvation Army.

Then, I decided to clean out a drawer in my bathroom. 

It's the drawer that gathers hair ties, face cream, nail polish, extra make-up brushes, 

my hair brush, nail files, lip sticks, lip and eye pencils...you get the idea.

As organized as I try to stay, eventually it ends up looking like a mess

and when that happens I empty my blue tray and re-organize

Things I have not used in a while get trashed and the blue tray gets a good cleaning

There now, doesn't this look better?

I actually don't use a lot of makeup, but I do fix myself up every day

whether I have plans to go out or not. 

I do it because I want to look my best for whatever the day may bring

and applying a little makeup makes me feel pretty. 

I discovered a lady who has a local salon and sells wholesome, mostly organic skin products

She's very sweet and really knows about healthy skin and wholesome products. 

I use these products (from her) to cleanse and then moisturize my face

and here is my makeup collection

I use a powder foundation that she sells, 

and my current blush is from Youniqe. It is also in a powder form. 

I use a blue eye pencil from Younique that lasts all day. 

I read long ago that blue helps the whites of your eye stand out more. 

I use different brands of mascara, black in color, and I throw the tube away after two months. 

I have heard and read that is a good practice because bacteria can develop inside that tube

and just in case you get some in your eye - better to be safe than sorry. 

I use a powder with a tiny brush for my eyebrows. I don't have a lot of eyebrow these days, 

and this formula from Clinique gives a natural look that lasts all day, 

and this compact lasts a long time. 

I use a bronzer/moisturizer daily for my legs because in the natural my legs are very pale

which is kind of embarrassing since I live in sunny Florida, but I don't ever lay out in the sun. 

The sun's rays are just too harmful and I don't want to look like a prune as I age. 

I also moisturize my arms and legs with a natural, hand-made moisture cream every day...

usually at night just before bed so it will soak in and do its work while I sleep. 

I discovered these products while visiting my nephew a niece in South FL a few years ago. 

These products are all hand-made by a young mom and her products are wonderful!

I highly recommend them. You can check out her products  here

That's pretty much my beauty regimen. 

I just heard about another brand of makeup for moisturizing and color

for women in their 50's and older. 

It was developed by a 60 year old model who hardly wears any makeup and she is beautiful. 

I'll let you know what I think of her products when they arrive and I try them out. 

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend! 

What are your plans? Comment below and let me know.