Intro to pastels

I decided the other day that I would introduce Amaree to the wonderful world of pastels. I love this medium and knew she would too (after all it's basically chalk:). Sure enough she was giddy about coloring with these. I have had this pastel set since I started my art class in Orem over 12 years ago. They are still in great shape and I still have EVERY color that was provided in the kit. I also have pastel pencils which are almost just as fun.

I loved how much she loved the whole experience. Art has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember ; it brings me so much joy to see my daughter have an interest in art at such a young age! Here are her beautiful pictures from the past 2 days:

I have decided to buy magnetic strips to put in my kitchen to put all of Amaree's beautiful drawings up. I love all of them and love showing them off. I am so curious as to how/why she draws the way she does. Why did she put that color there? Why did she shade that part and not the other? I know why I draw the way I do; I just would love to know why she draws the way she does:)

Here are the two drawings I did:

This is now inside a big red frame

My abstract Eiffel Tower. I want to make a big one and paint it for my front room. It has hints of turquoise in it so it would match perfectly. 

Have a wonderful day!

Mia Cucina

I love my kitchen and am so grateful to have it! Here are a few pics of how I decorated it...

Here are my favorite pictures of my Europe trip that I took back in high school.

Here are two little plates that Bryan and I received as wedding gifts. They were given by my dads friend who lives in Paris. I can't remember the meaning behind them but they were hand painted and they are collectors items. I think they are adorable and go along with my European pics:)

I have other parts of the kitchen that I need to finish decorating before I show them off:) I haven't had the desire to decorate in a long time so my house has been neglected a bit! I finally have gotten my groove back a bit and am ready to craft away. Stay tuned for more!:)

Have a wonderful day!

Happy 20 years Anew!

Most of you have probably never heard of the skincare line called ANEW...am I right? Well it is an Avon skincare line and it is incredible! It all started 20 years ago and still continues to create new and improved products. I am in love with everything ANEW has to offer.

Not only does it actually work, but it is so much more affordable than other skincare products out there such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, Olay and more. So if you use these other brands, STOP NOW! You will find that ANEW works just as well if not BETTER than the brand you are currently using. There are awesome deals going on with the 20 year birthday. Go to my online website to check them out!

Oh did I mention that they just released a new product...

ANEW Clinical Resurfacing 

I have tried it out the past 3 nights and I am in shock at how beautiful my skin looks and feels.

On sale for $20...and you only use one drop a night?? Yeah it will last a while:)

I am building my Avon business by building a team of Representatives. If you are interested give me a call at 8016029426 or email me at madison.cook37@gmail.com. It is $10 to start, no inventory (seriously you don't have to buy anything you don't want to), you choose your own hours, work from home, you are your own boss, free online website and free training on how to be the best Representative you can be!

Have a wonderful day!

Life

I cannot remember when I last posted on my blog...whoops. Life has happened and it has been hard to get into a routine of things. I am so close to figuring it all out than BAM! Something new, good but still new, happens. It has been wonderful though.

I have a new job as a nanny to 4 adorable girls and the awesome bonus is I have a paying, full time job that I get to bring my little Amaree with me! Seriously it doesn't get much better. Oh and on top of that my Avon business is kicking it into gear (go team Avon) and for the most part my house looks put together.:)

I can't believe how great everything is for the 3 of us. Yeah we don't have lots of money, yeah we don't go out much because of it, but we are happy and very healthy and very blessed to have the life we do.
LOVING life to the fullest is my new motto (not to be mistaken with LIVING life to the fullest). Learning to love everything that comes your way may not be easy, but it sure does make life a lot better!

Have a wonderful day!