A Little Bit of "heaven" !

How lucky am I to be able to get samples of Deborah Mitchell's heaven skincare. I have read about her bee venom products and have heard many celebrities have been swearing by them. I can see why. I am loving the Peppermint Clarifying Hydrogel. such a great product for those hot summer days. It is oil-free, balances oil secretions, closes pores, restores moisture and gives skin a radiant glow.

Hydro Cleansing Milk is an anti-aging cleanser. It contains Vitamin E, and essential oils like lavender and rosemary.

New Edition Cleansing Cream is a bee venom product, first in the world. Bee venom is an anti-aging ingredient. As a cleanser it removes makeup from skin and eyes.

 
Now, as I said I have read up on the bee venom products and from what I understand, if you have a bee allergy, you may want to steer clear of these products. But it is always best to talk to a doctor if you have any questions. I loved the luxurious feel of these skin care products..loved the hydrogel and its refreshing feeling.

Please go to the website: heavenskincare.com for more information about the products and ordering info.

The Jesus Cow/Michael Perry

New York Times best selling humorist  Michael Perry makes his fiction debut with this hilarious and big hearted tale , a comic yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life blends the barbed charm of Garrison Keillor, the irreverent humor of Christopher Moore, and the audacious insight of Chuck Klosterman. (Harper Collins Publisher)

This is a story of a big hearted Wisconsin farm boy, Harley Jackson, who mostly minds his own business, bumps along in life..and is surrounded by some crazy characters who make up the small town of Swivel. Margaret, the religious woman who owns the local scrap metal shop ..Carolyn, the "environmentalist/activist...friend Billy who lives in a cat filled trailer on the farm and Klute Sorensen, the developer who bought part of his farm land when Harley's dad needed money to keep the farm running..and many more town folk that fill this book with humor and quirky country life.
And then...his milk cow delivers a calf, on Christmas Eve, with the distinct image of Jesus on it's side..and just like that,  all hell breaks lose! Word gets out, Hollywood comes to Swivel and changes life for Harley and everyone he knows.
This book is funny, well written, interesting and thought provoking. It is about family and childhood beliefs, friendships and community service.
Due out next month, it needs to make your reading list.

After The Dance by Jan Gaye

Every once in a while, I like to read a celebrity memoir. It is interesting to see into the lives of those we see on the big screen, or rock stars that have lived that rock'n'roll life..glitter, glam, glory...
Jan Gaye, second wife of soul singer Marvin Gaye, has written about her life with the super star and it is a real eye opener.
They met when she was just seventeen, he was thirty four. He was also married to Berry Gordy's sister, Anne. They were the powerhouse duo running Motown records and managing Gaye's career.
Her mother was a drug addict, who had left her in a "foster home" with an abusive woman. When she was fourteen she moved back home with her mother, and as she tells it, they were drug buddies. It was her mother who took her to a recording studio to hear Marvin Gaye..basically offering her young  daughter to him. At seventeen. The two lovers moved in together and  received the wrath of Anne Gordy, someone Gaye couldn't quite give up. By the time she was 21, Jan had given Marvin two children.  Drugs and sex fueled their relationship, as his music climbed the charts. It was like watching a train wreck, as I read each chapter..Marvin Gaye for all his music and talent, really didn't have two cents in the bank. It was all spent on drugs and lackeys and bad decisions. Really, at the end of the book I wondered how Jan had survived..because I knew Marvin hadn't.
A real glimpse into the excesses of the sixties and seventies, this book will certainly satisfy a taste for celebrity gossip,,as Jan Gaye drops quite a few names.
The book will be published mid-May..just in time to take it to the beach on Memorial weekend. And like a fan magazine, you won't be able to put it down until you have flipped through all the pages.

Mia Beauty Clip'N'Bun

Mia Beauty has done it again with these fun braided clip
on buns.  I think it is going to be great for summer hair, when you have been at the beach all day..have sunscreen in your hair , salt, sand, whatever..just pull your hair back tight, stick the bun on it and clip it in. Instant chic..maxi dress, sandals, big sunglasses and big straw bag...I can just see it.
And because Mia Beauty is all about the fun..buy two Clip'n'Bun s and you are Princess Leia just in time for the new Star Wars movie :)
You need to go to Mia Beauty website and see all the great hair accessories..it is a great place to shop!
www.miabeauty.com

Spring Forward with Scalisi Skin Care/Give Away

It is time to spring forward..on the clocks and in our skin care. Here in the North East we have had a record amount of snow and cold weather, that means the heat was turned up and  the air has been very dry ..wreaking havoc on our skin! So it's time to slough off those dry , irritated skin cells and Scalisi has the product to do it.
Scalisi Cleanser and Exfoliator is for all skin types. It cleanses and exfoliates with micro beads, while not stripping your skin of valuable moisture. Packed with vitamins A, C and E it helps nourish and provides antioxidant protection with jojoba, macadamia nut and sunflower oils.
(paraben free, too)
We will all be using bronzer on our faces very soon and exfoliating is a must! I use Scalisi C & E in the shower every morning because I like to use the steam to really open my pores for cleansing. After I get out and apply my moisturizer, I can feel my skin drink it in..no dead skin cells to block it!
**I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS IS MY FIRST BLOG GIVEAWAY!! IN ORDER TO ENTER YOU MUST SIGN ON/JOIN  MY BLOG "QBEESBUZZ.BLOGSPOT.COM AND THEN ALSO LIKE MY FACEBOOK PAGE QUEEN BEE'S BUZZ. PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT ON EITHER, LETTING ME KNOW HOW YOU PLAN TO SPRING FORWARD!**
Go to Scalisi Skincare at www.scalisiskincare.com, to order and see other great products.

Mary Kay ? Yes, Mary Kay !

I NEED to tell you about the best eye creams I have used.... ever and believe me I have tried many..and some of them were very good. But this combination of eye creams that I have used for the last ten days gave me remarkable results. Frankly, I was shocked.
I used Mary Kay make up for a while many years ago, too many to tally. Back then,  a friend had a Mary Kay party and I bought some of the make up. (I love make up,,I have been wearing make up since I was 13 yrs old., when Twiggy showed me how to apply those big Twiggy lashes LOL.)
 At the time, I am sure I used the make up and then moved on to the next new trend.  To be honest, I hadn't heard Mary Kay mentioned for years, until just recently. I was given a samples of MK indulge soothing eye gel  & timewise firming eye cream and told to use them together. So, I have been using the gel at night and firming cream for day.  I was really blown away that after only a few days, my under eye was less puffy and then I noticed that my under eye skin was firmer and not so crepey. And believe me, right before I had tried these products, I was so discouraged with the look of my eyes. I have been using  them together and that is what I recommend.
Both products are loaded with botanicals known to soothe and brighten skin. I haven't tried putting the gel in the fridge, but that is something I am going to try. I am soooo happy with my results. As I write this, I am secretly running my finger ( gently) under my eye just to confirm that yes, it's working!!
Go to the Mary Kay website or contact your local MK rep for ordering.
 My MK go to rep can be reached at marykay.com/klauze.

Great Products for Winter Skin

Scalisi Skincare has a great product, Cleanser and Exfoliator. Living in New England wreaks havoc on your skin..dry cold air outside, dry hot air inside. Dry, dry , dry! My skin is dry, tight, itchy...I cannot slather enough lotion on it. So, I love a cleanser that exfoliates, gets that dry skin off and allows my moisturizer to absorb as it should.
Smart, Savvy and Simple. Scalisi has done the homework so you don't have to. Advanced Technology that feels like silk; you will look forward to using it every day. This cleanser and exfoliator gently removes dull surface cells while hydrating the skin with time-released vitamin A, C, and E. Helps to revitalize, protect and maintain your skin.
I use this every morning in the shower, love applying moisturizer after. My skin looks polished and youthful. It is amazing how much dry skin ages you! Visit scalisiskincare.com and take a look at all their products.

Another great winter skin product comes from Miracle Skin Transformer, one of my favorite skincare companies. It is Miracle Balm and it is for anywhere on your body that you need help with dry skin. It has an endless number of uses such as conditioning lips, hydrating skin, and illuminating your complexion.It contains over 30 moisturizers and emollients like Manuka Honey, Licorice Root Extract, Tamanu Oil, Evening Primrose, and Blue Mountain Sage Oil and all enhance the skin's own natural repair process and soothe environmental issues.
I had some cracks on my finger tips and boy do those tiny things hurt! I gave this balm a tough test and it passed with straight A's..within a couple of days I had great improvement. I am also using it on a dry rough patch on my cheek..same thing after a couple of days, much better skin texture. Highly recommend.
Go to miracleskintransformer.com to check out all their great products.