The Glossy Party In Review

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending "The Glossy Party" by Ayari Makeovers and I have to say...I LOVED IT! I attended the event with a dear friend of mine, Deborah Diaz (A Mommy's Links Member), and we had the best girls night out of pampering ever! Just upon walking into the K-Lounge, the ambiance was that of a party with a touch of pampering flare! You walked in to see a full stocked bar, where for every drink you purchased you received a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the great giveaways they provided every 10-15 mins. There was a delish tea station, where you could sample teas by Argo Tea. And then there was a  candy bar to make yourself a goody bag of  just that...goodies provided by Cherish Tha Mo'ment.

Then the room opens up to a sea of vendors there just for YOU! To your right, chair massages by Canela Spa, yummy cake pops by Pinky Pops, and facial spray tans by Brazil Bronze. I had the pleasure of sampling each one of these services and I must say...it was awesome. The cake pop I tried in, of course my fave, Red Velvet was delish! The chair massage was just heavenly and I have to give a shout out to my masseuse, Chrissy Diaz, LMT. She worked her magical hands on my back, neck, scalp, arms and finished it off with some almond butter and a hand massage. PURE HEAVEN! We can't forget Brazil Bronze, which offered a spray tan demo  by giving your face a touch of brazilian bronze GLOW! It took all of a few minutes and VOILA!!! Bronzed, Beautiful and Glowing!

Now, let me take you on a journey through the vendors on my left! We had eyebrow threading and Henna Tattoo's provided by Quick Brows Zone. Makeup and Eyelash application by Backstage Cosmetix, Passion Parties, Shoes from Last Night, Makeup application by Beauty Blender, Lip Service (Analysis) provided by Ayari Makeovers, Feather Extensions by Glam Sam and the DJ spinning music all night long! Now what did I get done? I started with eyebrow threading, which I have NEVER done, and I must say I am now converted! The process didn't even take five minutes! And it didn't hurt, which for me is the biggest plus! Not to mention, my lovely eyebrows as the finished product! We waited on line for Henna...which had to be the most sought after service, because the line was hella long! So much so that with two people to go in front of us, she ran out of henna....BUMMER! I guess I will have to visit their salon or just wait until the next Glossy Party. While we waited for our names to be called for our Makeup and Eyelash Application, we visited with Ayari Makeovers and their Lip Service. I have to say this was super interesting. The asked you to apply a lipstick (which they provided to you as a gift) and then asked you to imprint your lips on a napkin. From that, they compared your lips to a chart of similar lips. Mine basically told me, I am picky, driven, detail oriented and AWESOME...lol. Oh so true! Who knew my lip imprint could say so much that was oh sooooo true! Even when Deb had it done, it was spot on! Telling her she was always trying to make nice! That's the story of her life..LOL! And right next door to them was, Feathers by Glam Sam. This was a simple yet awesome fashion statement. And it seems to be the new "IN" thing. The application took only a few minutes and it lasts for a week. Deb and I each picked different colors. Mine was red and hers was purple. And it looks super cute and fashionable! 

The HIGHLIGHT of the night was....drumroll please.......Makeup and Eyelash application! Though we waited all night our name finally cam up and I have to say, I LOVE JAEDEN!! Jaeden was our makeup artist and that he was! Not only did his makeup skills shine but his personality was amazing! Full of life and smiling from ear to ear! Backstage Cosmetix, you got it right by having him on your team! He transformed every woman he touched. Whether you just got eyelashes applied or full makeup, you left his chair BEAUTIFIED by Jaeden! When I asked Jaeden, "How long will the lashes last?", his response was, "As long as you sleep pretty." So, I guess mine will last a long time...lol.

The night ended with Jaeden and Backstage Cosmetix for us and we didn't even get to touch the far end of the party! YEP, there's more!!! Nail Gypsy provided manicures, B Spa Bar had a representative on site with some of the products available with services at their spa, Skin Analysis by Artistry, Eyelash extensions by Uptown Girl and Nail Designs by The Mani Cure.

I have to say I 100% recommend this event to ALL WOMEN!!! This is a great way to spend an evening out with your girlfriends and get pampered. Hey, even better, get it all done at The Glossy Party and follow it up with an awesome night on the town. Why waste all that beautification by home? Go out and have a blast...you've been "Glossified" and are ready to party!

Want to see some of the action? Here's some footage from the event:

Oh and it gets better!! I totally slept pretty!! Check out the next morning:

 I'd say I was "Glossified" and slept pretty! Two Thumbs Up for The Glossy Party! That's my two cents, but it counts!

Disclosure: I was not paid for this review. This review is of my own opinions and all footage is my own.  I was provided a pass to the event by The Glossy Party.

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Perplexus Educational Benefits

Perplexus Original is the original 3-D maze. It has been nominated for Educational Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association (TIA). The educational benefits of playing Perplexus include:

Thinking – Each path is numbered and leads to the next path, offering 100 chances to test visual processing and subtle control.

Strategy – Perplexus promotes strategic thinking – a benefit for any of life’s challenges. Working through the maze requires a structured and deliberate approach.

Perseverance – Learn to try and try again. Some people call this frustrating, others an addictive challenge. Either way, you are learning patience.

Numeracy – There are 3 paths and 100 barriers. Players count through the barriers sequentially, and recount, and recount.

Visual Stimulation – Colorful and 3-dimensional, players must navigate through over 12 feet of twisting, turning, paths and never lose sight of the metal sphere.

Focus – It takes concentration, disciplined attention and focus to maneuver your way through Perplexus Original and learn from your previous mistakes.

Fine Motor Skills – Perplexus is an exercise for hand and eye coordination. Players rotate, flip, angle, and make subtle adjustments to speed and balance to make it through the maze.

Self-Esteem – There is nothing like the satisfaction of solving Perplexus, or just improving on your last attempt.

Challenge – 3 levels let players build their skills and challenge themselves to improve their progress each time they pick up Perplexus. Players can compete against themselves or other players in a Perplexus Challenge.

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From Mrs. Potts to Mr. Popper: Angela Lansbury Retrospective

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Angela Lansbury stars in Mr. Popper’s Penguins as Mrs. Van Gundy, and it’s her first film role since the 2005 kids’ flick Nanny McPhee. Though a critically acclaimed and much beloved actress in her own right (starring in classics like Gaslight and “Murder She Wrote”), Lansbury has put a stamp on children’s film with iconic parts in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Beauty and the Beast and Anastasia. Here, we will take a look back at five of these roles that families most know and love Ms. Lansbury for.

Jim Carrey (A Christmas Carol) stars in MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS, available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download Dec. 6.  The whole family will be full of laughs watching Mr. Popper, a driven businessman, inherit six adorable and mischievous penguins. As Mr. Popper quickly gets attached to his winged roommates, his life quickly unravels: the deal he’s long been working on with a formidable socialite, Mrs. Van Gundy (Angela Lansbury), is derailed and Popper almost lands in jail.  While Popper’s penguins turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland - they teach him valuable lessons about family- human and otherwise!

1)    The Dowager Empress Marie in Anastasia

As the Dowager Empress Marie in 1997’s Anastasia, Angela Lansbury lent her voice to this animated adaptation of the real-life Russian Empress. In the film, Marie spends ten years searching for her missing granddaughter, Anastasia (voiced by Meg Ryan), and is reluctant to meet any more women proclaiming to be Anastasia because so many people have tried to con her. Marie originally distrusts the real Anastasia when they meet, but as Anastasia recalls a lullaby they had bonded over – the film’s most memorable song, “Once Upon a December” – Marie realizes that she has found her long lost granddaughter. 

2)    Mrs. Van Gundy in Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Angela Lansbury stars alongside Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper’s Penguins as Mrs. Van Gundy, a difficult business associate of Popper’s. Lansbury’s character owns the Tavern on the Green restaurant, where Popper and his father used to eat, and Popper wants to buy it from her to tear it down and turn the property into a new development. However, Mrs. Van Gundy only wants to sell the property to a person of true value. Over the course of the film, Popper proves himself to Mrs. Van Gundy, and she sells him the restaurant, which he then decides to renovate and reopen.

3)    Aunt Adelaide in Nanny McPhee

Lansbury takes a mean turn in Nanny McPhee as Aunt Adelaide, the controlling Aunt that financially supports the Brown family. Along with giving the family money and maintaining their lifestyle after their mother (her niece) has passed away, Aunt Adelaide demands that she receive custody of one of the children, that that child lives with her, and that their father (Colin Firth) remarries within a month. Though Aunt Adelaide is acting with concern for her family, her demands are often unfair and ridiculous, but the family must somehow find a way to fulfill them so that they can stay afloat.

4)    Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast

In the classic Disney film, Beauty and the Beast, Angela Lansbury voices Mrs. Potts; one of the prince’s servants that is magically transformed into a teapot after a curse is placed on the prince and his castle. Mrs. Potts helps orchestrate a plan to get the curse lifted by creating a romantic evening for Belle and the Beast where she sings the iconic song, “Beauty and the Beast” while they share a romantic dance in the ballroom. Legend has it that Lansbury didn’t think she should perform the song and only agreed to sing one take of it – and that’s the version that appears in the film!

5)    Mrs. Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Angela Lansbury stars as Mrs. Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks as an apprentice witch who uses her powers to aid the war effort. When she takes three children into her home, she enchants a bedknob that, when reattached to the bed, will travel anywhere the children want it to. After going on a magical adventure with the children, Mrs. Price returns home and creates a magical army out of old uniforms and weapons, sending medieval knights, Elizabethan Guards, Cavaliers, Redcoats and Highlanders after the German army, eventually sending them into retreat. 

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Please help Mommy's Links bring a smile to the children of our future. So many children are homeless in NYC because of that, they don't get to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Christmas and the Holiday Season.  The lights, the trees, the homemade meals, and the Christmas Morning SQUEALS!

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Betty 10: Red Hot Holiday Trends

Betty 10: Red Hot Holiday Trends

	Trend: Double Desserts Taking two desserts and mixing and mashing them together is one of our favorite trends. Things like pie shakes, cookie stuffed cookies, and pie-filled cupcakes deliver a whole new kind of delicious. It’s a 1+1=3 kind of thing. Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Cookies Pie, meet cookie. Cookie, say hello to pie. When two all-time favorites come together, you get Pumpkin Pie Cookies, the star at your next holiday cookie exchange.
	Trend: Boozy Baking From booze cakes to cocktail pies, bakers everywhere are bringing the bar into the kitchen. A titch of tequila or a skosh of scotch whiskey adds a serious shot of fun and flavor for the over 21 crowd. We’re loving these boozy baked goods! Recipe: Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes Taste for yourself what the buzz is all about! A bit of bourbon, a hit of coffee liqueur and some vanilla vodka-spiked frosting make these sophisticated chocolate cupcakes the ultimate “holiday helpers.”
	Trend: Color. Flavor. Fun. Traditional baked goods are being transformed with bright colors and playful flavors. With a little creativity and imagination, no one can resist this happy, fun food! Recipe: Cake Batter Cookie Stackers Take sugar cookies to a whole new level of delicious! Kids and adults will love these cake batter flavored cookies with colorful frosting, and lots of sprinkles! Stack ‘em up and watch ‘em go.
	Trend: From Cave to Kitchen Forget the man cave. Today guys are in the kitchen making (or at least appreciating) really good food. Big food. Really good, big food that’s stacked and stuffed with the flavors they can’t resist. Recipe: Mantastic Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffle Sandwich Here’s a new take on chicken ‘n’ waffles - made better with beer, bacon, and bourbon. It’s the ultimate manly man meal.
	Trend: Skinny Cocktails Here’s the skinny! Drinking high-calorie cocktails is so last year. The modern mixologist is shaking things up with light & flavorful cocktails. Recipe: Skinny Clementine Martini Add some clever sparkle to your next party. Enjoy these natural, light martinis made with fresh juice, high-quality liquor, and a splash of club soda. Lower calorie cocktails never tasted, or looked, so sweet. Cheers!
	Trend: Better Than Bought From canning to candy making, there’s a renewed interest in handcrafted foods. This season, homemade food gifts are just the right thing to show your care and creativity. Recipe: Cajeta Caramel Fudge Create the perfect combination of flavor and crunch with this homemade candy. Rich chocolate fudge layered with cajeta caramel, cashews and a sprinkle of sea salt—a recipe to impress.
	Trend: Veggie Love Once just tolerated, vegetables are now celebrated. Omnivores and herbivores alike have discovered that veggies offer variety and great taste, and are feeling the love. Recipe: Sweet Potato Hummus Hummus with fresh sweet potato packs even more plant power. Add a delicious blend of smoked paprika, coriander, and cumin to make this flavorful dip.
	Trend: Shareworthy & Allergen-Friendly Allergen-friendly foods may be free from things like nuts, dairy and eggs, but shouldn’t be free from flavor. Thankfully, we’re seeing new foods and recipes that can be enjoyed by everyone – whether you’re allergy-sensitive or not. Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Gather everyone around the table to enjoy this moist and delicious pumpkin bread. Made with no nuts, no dairy, no eggs, and no gluten - no kidding!
	Trend: D-I-Y for D-O-G Man’s best friend deserves man’s best effort. That’s why making your own dog food is one of the latest canine crazes! This year, homemade dog treats are at the top of fido’s list. Recipe: Dog Bark This treat will make your dog sit up and beg for more. Make the bark by melting carob chips and peanut butter then top with your dog’s favorite ingredients – bacon and cheese. Bow WOW!
	Trend: Food Craft The kitchen is the new craft room. With food as their medium, clever cooks are making amazing edible food crafts that are as good to look at as they are to eat. Recipe: Chocolate Coal Lumps Naughty or nice, everyone will love these easy cho-coal-late treats. Cocoa Puffs® cereal dipped in melted chocolate and marshmallows create these tasty stocking stuffers.http://bit.ly/bcppcookies

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Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Now Available to Purchase!

KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH

MAMMOTH SIZED FAMILY FUN

ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS on Blu-ray and DVD

A perfect family gift for the holidays, ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS landed on Blu-ray and DVD November 26 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and features the original voice talents of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Sean William Scott.  Available for a low price ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS arrives on single disc DVD and a Blu-ray, DVD and digital copy combo pack with extra features, making it a great holiday stocking stuffer for the whole family to enjoy.

In ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS, America’s favorite arctic herd is busy decorating for the holiday season.  In his rush to help, Sid (John Leguizamo) destroys Manny’s (Ray Romano) favorite decorations.  Manny is so upset he convinces Sid he is now on Santa’s naughty list.  Sid, Crash (Seann William Scott), Eddie (Josh Peck) and Peaches (Ciara Bravo) take off for the North Pole to plead their case to Santa (Billy Gardell).  Meanwhile, Manny, Ellie (Queen Latifah) and Diego (Denis Leary), worry over Peaches’ safety and race to find her.  Back at the North Pole, Sid and his crew accidentally destroy Santa’s Workshop on Christmas Eve, and it’s up to these newfound friends to orchestrate a Christmas miracle.  The instant holiday classic, directed by Karen Disher, also features the voice talent of Chris Wedge, T.J. Miller and Judah Friedlander.

With over $4 billion in box office, home entertainment and consumer products sales, the “Ice Age” franchise is a perennial hit, and continues to grow with next summer’s all-new animated feature “Ice Age: Continental Drift.”  From Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios, the film features new characters voiced by Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Keke Palmer, Aziz Ansari and Drake, among others.  Share in the all-new adventure as they join the original cast voiced by John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Seann William Scott, Queen Latifah and Denis Leary.  “Ice Age: Continental Drift” arrives in theaters everywhere July 13, 2012 in 3D. 

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Take a look back at Previous Ice Age Shorts! And stay tuned for a Giveaway!

Take a Look Back at Previous Ice Age Shorts

Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD November 26

Can’t get enough of Manny, Sid, Diego and all other the other lovable prehistoric animals in the Ice Age series? Luckily, you can get your Ice Age fix before Ice Age: Continental Drift comes out next year! Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas is the newest addition to the hilarious bunch of Ice Age short films. To celebrate its release, this feature will take a look back at the other great Ice Age short films.

A perfect family gift for the holidays, ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS landed on Blu-ray and DVD November 26 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and features the original voice talents of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Sean William Scott.  Available for a low price ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS arrives on single disc DVD and a Blu-ray, DVD and digital copy combo pack with extra features, making it a great holiday stocking stuffer for the whole family to enjoy.

Gone Nutty

Gone Nutty is a 2002 Ice Age short, featuring the lovable character Scrat (voiced by Chris Wedge). In this short film, Scrat tries (unsuccessfully) to hoard yet another acorn, but unintentionally ends up turning his entire acorn stock into an avalanche, which sends him tumbling to the snow below and destroys some of his prized acorns. The force of his acorn avalanche also causes continental drift, which shapes the Earth’s continents. This adorable short film was nominated for the 2004 Academy Award for Animated Short Film.

No Time for Nuts

The 2006 Ice Age short film, No Time for Nuts, also stars the beloved Scrat. In this short, Scrat stumbles upon a time machine, which transports one of his acorns. Scrat becomes angered and tries to punch the time machine, only to accidentally send himself to the Middle Ages! After an attack from some archers, Scrat is able to transport himself and his acorn to many places throughout history, including Ancient Rome, the RMS Titanic, the first Ice Age film, the French Revolution, Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment, Michelangelo’s David, a wormhole, and the future. This short film was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Animated Short Film.

Surviving Sid

Surviving Sid is a 2008 Ice Age short that stars Sid the Sloth (voiced by John Leguizamo). Sid takes a group of school children on a camping trip and – in typical Sid fashion – it ends badly. When trying to pick a flower, Sid accidentally starts a chain reaction wherein a tree falls and hits a rock, which hits larger rocks, until a large iceberg is hit. This leads to the creation of the Grand Canyon, and to traumatizing the young campers, who end up tying Sid up.

Scrat's Continental Crack-up

The two-part short film Scrat’s Continental Crack-up was released in 2010 and 2011 (parts one and two, respectively). In this short film, Scrat is again looking for a place to safely store his acorn, this time atop an ice cap. He somehow manages to crack the ice cap and break the mountain below, and falls into the rift, traveling past all of Earth’s layers to the inner core! Scrat makes the core spin, which breaks Pangea into continents and creates new life. Scrat also alters our world by accidentally creating a Scrat Sphinx, and Scrat faces on Mount Rushmore. In the end, Scrat is discharged from the core and lands on a piece of ice, which breaks and separates him from his precious acorn.

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas is this year’s must-see holiday special! Spend the holidays with your favorite prehistoric friends as they try to save Christmas for the whole world! After accidentally destroying Santa’s workshop, the animals must work together to save Christmas for everyone. Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, and Seann William Scott all lend their voices to this hilarious tale of a group of friends out to save the holiday season.

Cars 2 Private Screening - A MommyParties Party!

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to host a Cars 2 Private Screening for MommyParties that was sponsored by Crest, Oral-B Pro Health For ME and Oral-B Stages! We had 10 children ranging in age from 2 - 12 ! We started the day with some yummy lunch and snacks. Then it was time to go to the movies! The kids all gathered round on the floor with their popcorn and juice boxes! The kids loved the movie and when it was all over, we talked about the movie and all the ways to keep our teeth clean!

Here is a mini video on what the day was like:

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Disclaimer: This post was written by My Two Cents Counts in participation with MommyParties sponsored by (Oral-B Stages OR Oral-B Crest Pro-Health FOR ME).  I received a party kit  from MommyParties containing free product for my guests and I to experience.   All opinions expressed in this post are my own.  However, I did receive a FLIP camera to keep and video record portions of my party, as well as a $25 gift card.