Try It Tuesday: I Paint My Face Every Morning

Perhaps you think the title of this post is a use of figurative language and I don't mean that I LITERALLY paint my face my face, but FIGURATIVELY. But no. I paint my face. I use this.

That's a foundation brush from Estee Lauder, but you can get one from most of the makeup companies.

A while back when I got a makeover, the makeover person suggested I try a foundation brush. When she explained that you put some foundation on the back of your hand, then use the brush to pick it up and paint your face, I thought she was insane. Not FIGURATIVELY insane but LITERALLY. Who paints on their foundation? That's just crazy talk.

Only. It's not. The brush is big and soft and actually feels really nice as you put on your foundation. You also don't get any dirt or oil from your fingertips which can happen if you use them to apply.

It might sound insane, but it works and I love it. If you don't want to invest in a brush without trying it, go have a makeover. Most of the department stores have makeup counters that will do one for free. Let them use the foundation brush. And let me know what you think.

You can learn a lot about people in the parking lot of a mall the day after Christmas, can't you? That most people are actually pretty nice. That most people will give a little bit, let someone pull out in front of them, take that extra 60 seconds to pause and let people walk across the lane in the front of their car. Read more at my Herald-Leader blog here.

For Fun Friday August 22, 2008

Learn to talk like Yoda. You KNOW you want to. (in Yoda - Seek advice, you must!)

http://www.yodaspeak.co.uk/

What about some free stuff? You can also add this site as a gadget in Google.

http://www.totallyfreecrap.com/

Feeling sick? Want to find out what those symptoms really mean? Check out this site.

http://www.medgle.com/

A pretty cool way to keep track of your calories. There are other gadgets on this site also.

http://www.labpixies.com/gadget_page.php?id=31

For Fun Friday July 18, 2008

I REALLY didn't want to list this site since my sister-in-law said her age was 19 and mine was...a little older. But she has a good memory and I have, well. None. When you go to the site, it will count down 1,2,3, then you have to remember the numbers that come up, in the correct order. Let me know how you do.

http://flashfabrica.com/f_learning/brain/brain.html

How much caffeine does it take to kill you? Glad to hear I could eat over 3,000 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups before I kicked the big one.

http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caffeine

This just goes to show that nothing is every forgotten on the Internet. This site will show you old web sites.

http://web.archive.org/collections/web.html And what is really funny? Look at the original Google. If we had only invested in Google stock back then... http://web.archive.org/web/19981111183552/google.stanford.edu/

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway July 14, 2008

quitecontrary97 won the little green purse from last week. I'll be in contact.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

Remember those bright colored metal glasses that everyone used to drink out of? That got so cold and made the drink so delicious? Well, here are four little dessert cups made out that same metal in bright colors. How great would these be for ice cream? If you like them and want them, make a comment.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway July 7, 2008

Vicki won the little angel from last week.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

This is a really cute, absolutely new little pale green dressy purse for that fancy evening out you have planned. And, in a totally unrelated bit of news, didn't the shoulder strap/rope form some sort of creature picture on the table? Anyway. If you want it, make a comment.

Easiest Appetizer IN THE WORLD

Works for Me Wednesday this week has the theme of "Recipes with Five Ingredients Or Less". This is a theme that resounds ringingly with me because, as far as I am concerned, the less ingredients the better.

Actually, the ideal meal is one ingredient - take-out. But I do have one easy peasy recipe to share with you. If you are a friend or family member, I'm sure you have had this at my house.

Ingredients: spreadable cream cheese, bottle of cocktail sauce, can of baby shrimp, Ritz crackers

Directions: Spread the cream cheese in the bottom of a pretty pie plate, mix the cocktail sauce and shrimp together in a bowl and spread on the cream cheese. Dump the crackers in a pretty basket and set it by the bowl. Get a pretty spreader and wait for your guests to scarf it up.

And, now that I reread this, you may have to go to the store to buy some pretty stuff. Unless you already have some. If so, you are set to party. Like it's 2008. Or whenever.

Now go to Works For Me Wednesday for more great recipes. Or go out to eat. That's what I would do.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Giveaway - June 30, 2008

Gayla won the little purple plate from last week. I'll be in touch, through Jennifer!


Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

This is a darling little resin angel about 5" tall. If you have a little space for her, make a comment.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - Monday, June 23, 2008

Vicki won the little alarm clock from last week. I'll be in touch!

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

This is a really cute little glass purple plate/candle holder. It is about 6" round and is in perfect condition. If you like purple and/or you like candles, this is for you. Make a comment!

For Fun Friday - June 20, 2008

Comic strips about the earthquake in China. If you can read some of these without crying, you are stronger than me.

http://earthquakestrips.blogspot.com/

And, on a lighter note, this is HILARIOUS.

59 As a 1930s wife, I am Superior Take the test!

This is a fascinating site where you can submit Photoshopped pictures for contests. Some wild pictures here!

http://www.worth1000.com/

OK, I give up. Sarah said she got to #28, but I THINK SHE IS LYING. (Maybe not. She is pretty smart.) I can't get past #4. How did you do?

http://www.addictinggames.com/theimpossiblequiz.html

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - June 16, 2008

Maggie won the little high chair from last week and plans to use it at a baby shower.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to. Who remembers travel alarm clocks? Everyone used to bring their own clock when they traveled; hotel rooms did not have digital clock radios like they do now. This is a 3" X 3" travel alarm clock which still works - I wound it up to be sure! If you want it, make a comment!

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - June 9, 2008

brightmyer from Rightmyer Rants won the backgammon game from last week. Send me an email with your address and I'll get it in the mail!

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

This is a teeny little wooden high chair that could be used for play or decoration for a baby shower. It's blue and yellow and is about 6" tall. Make a comment below if you want it!

For Fun Friday - June 6, 2008

This is a really cool site where people send in photographs of places they have visited and the site will then donate money to the SPCA or the World Wildlife Found.

http://www.zorro-the-cat.com/

Looking for a picture to put on your web site or blog? Here's a free site with thousands of copyright-free pictures.

http://www.picapp.com/publicsite/

I have no idea if anyone can actually get any money from this site, but it seems reputable and was in AARP magazine. Check it out if you think there is any possibility you have unclaimed money somewhere.

http://www.missingmoney.com/

One thing that really bugs me is bad spelling. And, now that I have said that, I'll humilate myself and have a word spelled wrong in one of my blogs. See what kind of a speller you are with these quizzes.

http://www.bored.com/badspelling/index.php

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - June 2, 2008

Jessica from Don't Give Him Crackers won the little purple hippo from last week. Jessica, can you send me your address again?

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

This is an absolutely brand new backgammon game that someone probably got for a present and decided they were just not that into backgammon. It's about 12" X 8". If you want it, make a comment!

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - May 26, 2008

Bunny B. was the only commenter about the little bunny stamp from last week, so she wins it automatically. Besides, with a name like that, she NEEDS a bunny stamp! I'll contact you by email.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway



White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

I couldn't resist this little purple hippo. He is just so very cute and so very small. He is about 4" tall and actually a bank, although he has lost his bottom stopper. I think he is still fabulous and don't you tell him any different. If you have room for him, make a comment.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - May 19, 2008

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

This is a really cute little stamp with a rabbit holding a bunny. It is brand-new and about 4" X 4". Make a comment if you need to do some stamping. Good luck.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - April 28, 2008

Barbara was the first one to make a comment about the little apple coasters from last week, so she wins them. I'll get them to you, Barb!

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

You know how your pudding gets that skin on it? Well, weep no more, my lady! Here's some great little Tupperware pudding cups WITH LIDS. They are perfect. There are six in the set, so if you need them, just make a comment. Good luck!

For Fun Friday April 25, 2008

Did you know there is a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth? It's Arachibutyrophobia. I am not making that up. Now if only there was a fear of eating iced sugar cookies. I could obtain that fear somehow and I would be golden.

http://www.bored.com/phobiaguide/index.htm

How long would you survive in a horror movie? They said I would survive through 40% of the movie, which is ridiculous. I would survive through 1% because I would just sit and cry until I died.

http://www.gotoquiz.com/how_long_would_you_survive_in_a_horror_movie

Are you a Starbucks fan? Think you have a great idea that they should implement IMMEDIATELY? Well. Tell them. They actually use many of the ideas submitted.

http://mystarbucksidea.force.com/home/home.jsp

And, finally, this.

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Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - April 21, 2008

The winner of the cute milkshake glasses from last week is Jessica from Don't Give Him Crackers. Jessica, if you will email me your address, I'll get them in the mail to you.

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

I found these darling glass apple coasters the other day. There is a set of four. If you like them and want them and can't live without them, make a comment. Good luck!

For Fun Friday April 18, 2008

Want to destroy a website?? OK, not really, but it looks really cool. Just copy and paste a web site address and choose how you want it destroyed. It's strangely satisfying.

http://www.bored.com/destroysites/go.php

I'm pretty succinct but I don't think I can tell a story in one sentence.

http://www.onesentence.org/


This is kind of fun to see how you would look with a makeover. The picture of your face has to be straight up and down, though, or it won't work right.

http://www.getmakeovers.com/

I'm a golden falcon, even though I probably chose an arrow as my symbol because I'm into Robin Hood lately.

http://www.gotoquiz.com/animology_what_animal_are_you

Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway - April 14, 2008

Vicki is the winner of the little bunny box from last week.


Mrs. Who's White Elephant Blog Giveaway

White Elephant: Something of dubious or limited value (value being in the eye of the beholder)

For details about the FREE (Yes, FREE. No strings attached. Well. Except you do have to visit my blog.) White Elephant Blog Giveaway, just click here. Now, make a comment. You know you want to.

I found these darling, vintage milkshake or parfait glasses the other day. They are thick glass and about 7" tall. Make a comment if you have room for them. Good luck!