23 and me. DNA testing

My dad is really into researching our family history. He came across a DNA test called 23 and me that maps the heritage in your genes and even reveals health problems you may develop. Last week I opened the kit and I spit into the tube they provided. In 6-8 weeks I will know more about myself and my husband. This is kind of exciting, I can't wait for the results!

"With a simple saliva sample we'll help you gain insight into your traits, from baldness to muscle performance. Discover risk factors for 95 diseases. Know your predicted response to drugs, from blood thinners to coffee. And uncover your ancestral origins."

Freebie Friday!

"1950 Laxative Ad: Perfect happiness is just a dump away."
Image from Found in Mom's Basement

Enjoy these good for you freebies

Nature Made: 14-Day Sample of Liquid Softgel Calcium (US)
Nature Made: 14-Day Sample of Liquid Softgel B-Complex (US)
Nature Made: 14-Day Sample of Liquid Softgel Vitamin C (US)
Konsyl: Free Shaker Cup with Samples (US)
New Ultra XCID™ Antacid (US)
Prilosec OTC (US)
Fiber One® Caramel Delight (US)
Free Bayer Easy Care Pedometer If you're a bayer easy care member enter your membership number. If you aren't, register on the right side of the page (US)

Breath Spray from Blue Q

Check out the vintagey goodness in these breath spray packages from Blue Q.

Pop Ink Soap Sets

Pop Ink Soap Sets

My Halloween Costume

I'm going as a 1960's chick! I got inspired by this costume I posted about back in August.


Makeup:
The perfect 1960s face. Dramatic eyes, featuring heavy use of mascara, producing spiked lashes. Shadow is colored or dark. Skin is pale, often from foundation or powder called "translucent." Lips are pale or glittering, rarely showing dark shades. How to Apply 1960's Style Eye Makeup

Clothes:
I bought a great dress at Target. I can't seem to find a picture of it online, though :(. I got a big black headband and I might buy a wig, if I find a good one. As for shoes, I have no idea what to do yet.

Soap & Glory

I was in Target the other day when I saw a display for Soap and Glory Cosmetics. I didn't even know what they were but I just had to pick them up and take a closer look... that's the sign of good package design! Everything is put in pink boxes and tubes and the names of the products are clever: Righteous Butter body butter, Clean on Me shower gel, and Sexy Mother Pucker lip gloss. A quick Google search reveals they've been for sale in the UK for a while, and now have crossed the pond.

I did not purchase any of their products to try, so I can't attest as to their quality. Whenever I see cleverly packaged products like these, however, I get the impression that the high prices are due more to branding than the products themselves. Nevertheless, it's nice to have some eye candy on the bathroom shelf every once in awhile.

Hand cream sampes!

*New NIVEA Smooth Indulgence Hand Cream (US)

*Curél® Ultra Healing® intensive moisture lotion (US)

Hair care samples

*John Frieda® hair care (US)
*Sunsilk shampoo (US)

Healthy Snacks!

Sunsweet dried fruits (US)
Simply Nutrilite Chocolate Crisp or Cherry Almond Food Bar(US)
Fiber One cereal Pin # 10128-793932 (US)

Hair & Skin

Free Samples
Dove Hair Care(US)
Clean & Clear Facial Scrub(US)
Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Sample(US)

Weight loss & Health

1971 Trim Jeans Weight Loss System original vintage advertisement.

"This man and woman are reducing their waists, abdomens, hips and thighs. Guaranteed to reduce your waist, abdomen, hips and thighs for a total of from 6 to 9 inches in just 3 days." How funny do they look! lol

Try a free sample of Curves® Cereal a sensible approach to help take weight off. And some Nature Made Fish Oil supplements. (US)

Pearly Whites

(1971 Listerine Mouthwash Ad)

More Freebies!
LISTERINE WHITENING® Quick Dissolving Strips (US)
Aquafresh Advanced Toothpaste (US)